Safety Regulations; Niosh Approval Information - MSA G1 Operating Manual

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Safety Regulations

This SCBA complies with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Healthy (NIOSH) regula-
tion under 42 CFR Part 84 for open circuit self-contained breathing apparatus, the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1981 on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) for Emergency Services and the NFPA Standard 1982 on Personal Alert Safety Systems
(PASS).
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NIOSH Approval Information

Read and follow all NIOSH approval limitations. Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
This pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is certified by the National Insti-
tute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to
life or health (IDLH):
"Immediately dangerous to life or health" means conditions that pose an immediate threat to life or
health or conditions that pose immediate threat of severe exposure to contaminants, such as radio-
active materials, which are likely to have adverse cumulative or delayed effects on health
[Title 42 CFR, Part 84.2, (Q)].
Certifying Agency Contact Information
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Phone: 800-CDC-4636
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
J- Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used and maintained in accordance with MSHA,
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OSHA and other applicable regulations.
Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration
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as specified by the manufacturer.
Refer to Users Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance
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of these respirators.
Special or critical User's Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to user instruc-
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tions before donning.
NIOSH S - Special or Critical User's Instructions
Approved for use at temperatures above -25°F (- 32°C).
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Approved only when the compressed-air cylinder is fully charged with air meeting the requirements
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of the Compressed Gas Association Specification G-7 for quality verification level (grade) D air or
equivalent specifications.
In fire service applications, MSA recommends breathing air quality in accordance with NFPA 1989.
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The cylinder shall meet applicable DOT specifications.
Do not alter this SCBA. Altering will void the Intrinsic Safety rating and may affect the Intrinsic
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Safety of the device. Misuse or abuse of the heads-up display (HUD), control module, power
module or speaker module or using this equipment in a manner or situation not intended by the
manufacturer, may result in damage to the HUD, control, power, or speaker module, may result in
personal injury or death to user or persons dependent on the user. Always inspect the HUD,
control, power, and speaker module for damage before use. If damage is found, immediately
remove the device from service. The HUD, control, power, and speaker module are approved
WARNING
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