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MSA Hip-Air Instruction And Maintenance

MSA Hip-Air Instruction And Maintenance

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Combination
Breathing Apparatus
INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Hip-Air™
Dual-Supply Hip-Air
Combination Right-Side
Combination Left-Side
THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ CAREFULLY BY ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE OR
WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT.
Like any complex piece of equipment, the Combination Breathing Apparatus
from MSA will perform as designed only if used and serviced according to the
instructions. OTHERWISE, THE PRODUCT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS
DESIGNED, AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THE PRODUCT COULD SUSTAIN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the
product is not used and serviced according to the instructions in this manual.
Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions.
Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside. We encourage our
customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equipment prior to use,
or for any additional information relative to use or repairs. During regular
working hours, call 1-800-MSA-2222.
NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION IS INCLUDED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
TAL 0021 (L) Rev. 5
WARNING
© MSA 2000
Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A)
Mat. 477118
Doc. 477118

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  • Page 1 WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE PRODUCT. Like any complex piece of equipment, the Combination Breathing Apparatus from MSA will perform as designed only if used and serviced according to the instructions. OTHERWISE, THE PRODUCT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED, AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON THE PRODUCT COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................2 Cleaning and Disinfecting ..........13 Niosh Approval Information ..........2 Inspection................15 Special Users Instructions ..........2 Function Test..............16 Limitations for Use ..............2 Regulator Flow Testing............16 Description ................3 Leak-Testing ..............16 Donning the Apparatus ............7 Maintenence..............19 Air-Tightness Test..............7 General Notes ..............19 Final Hook-up..............8 Repairs ................21 Exit Operation ..............8...

  • Page 3: Description

    MSA parts are used, the NIOSH approval will be voided. Ultra Elite Facepiece Nosecup Assemblies 17. Do not use compressed oxygen with the Hip-Air 495188 Medium, Black breathing apparatus. 495189 Large, Black 18. Use only the listed hose lengths and air-pressure range specified in these instructions.
  • Page 4 Ultra Elite Facepiece SpeeD-On™ Facepiece Harness Kit assembly that enables a user to check pressure at the inlet of the MSA air-supply hose, thus assuring that the air The following accessories are available for use with the pressure is within the NIOSH approved range. The gauge...
  • Page 5 Hose Connector Interconnecting Air-Supply Hoses MSA air-supply hoses can be interconnected up to a maximum length of 300 feet without voiding the NIOSH approval of the device. Locking quick-discon- nects easily connect by pushing the plug and socket together. To separate, the plug and socket must first be pushed together and then the sleeve retracted from the plug.
  • Page 6 NOTES TAL 0021 (L) Rev. 5 - 477118...

  • Page 7: Donning The Apparatus

    DONNING THE APPARATUS DONNING THE APPARATUS 1. Remove the apparatus from its carrying case or con- tainer. Place the facepiece and breathing tube out of the way to keep them clean. d. Then, pull the har- 2. Check the pressure reading on the cylinder gauge. ness back over your The gauge should show the pressure listed on the head.

  • Page 8: Final Hook-Up

    Return to an area which does not require respiratory pro- You may need a sharp tection before removing the respirator. The Hip-Air respira- exhalation at first to tor may be used as an escape device when you want to "crack"...

  • Page 9: Escape Operation

    ESCAPE OPERATION / DOFFING ESCAPE OPERATION 1. Disconnect the breathing tube from the regulator outlet. 2. To loosen the facepiece harness, insert your thumbs You must know what to do automatically if the air-line air under each of the harness buckles. source fails.
  • Page 10 NOTES TAL 0021 (L) Rev. 5 - 477118...

  • Page 11: Cold Weather Operation

    COLD WEATHER OPERATION SUGGESTED PROCEDURES FOR COLD WEATHER REFILLING THE CYLINDER OPERATION The cylinder is intended to be filled to 2216, 2310 psig or Water can cause problems in breathing apparatus if it 3000 psig, on the cylinder label. The pressure gauge con- freezes.
  • Page 12 NOTES TAL 0021 (L) Rev. 5 - 477118...

  • Page 13: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    (Maximum 110˚ F). trained in the cleaning procedure. ConfidencePlus ® Cleaning Solution (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recom- Note: The inside of the breathing tube should be cleaned mended. It cleans and disinfects in one operation.
  • Page 14 NOTES TAL 0021 (L) Rev. 5 - 477118...

  • Page 15: Inspection

    INSPECTION INSPECTION PROCEDURES a. Closely examine the base and crest of each corruga- tion, especially the first several corrugations at each end of the breathing tube. Due to the added flexing Inspect the entire apparatus after it is cleaned and disin- of the end corrugations, they can be exposed to fected.

  • Page 16: Function Test

    REGULATOR FLOW TESTING Carrier MSA recommends that you Flow Test the regulator annu- 1. Inspect the harness straps, pads, brackets, buckles ally. This must be done by a trained repair-person or a and tee-nuts. Check that they are secure and do not certified repair center.
  • Page 17 INSPECTION Cylinder Handwheel and Safety Plug WARNING Do not leak-test the apparatus before cleaning if there is a danger of contacting hazardous contaminants. Clean and disinfect first, then leak-test. Failure to fol- low this precaution can result in inhalation or skin absorption of the contaminant and result in serious 1.
  • Page 18 INSPECTION 3. Apply leak-test solution around the joint at the top of Reassemble the regulator cap, spring and diaphragm the regulator. 1. Check that the lever assembly is positioned correctly: 4. If leaks appear at any of these places, remove the reg- Small arm on top.

  • Page 19: Maintenence

    Breathing apparatus must not be repaired beyond the manufacturer's recommendations. Note 2: All repair procedures assume that the cylinder Regulators must be returned to MSA, or to a trained coupling nut is disconnected from the apparatus cylinder. technician for adjustment or repair. Failure to follow...
  • Page 20 NOTES TAL 0021 (L) Rev. 5 - 477118...

  • Page 21: Repairs

    REPAIRS REGULATOR REPAIR First-to-Second-Stage Hose 1. Turn the regulator so that the 90 degree elbow is 1. Remove the regulator from the waist-strap. down. 2. Disconnect the breathing tube from the regulator out- a. Place a wrench on the 90 degree elbow flats. Place let.

  • Page 22: Harness

    1. Disconnect the shoulder harness snap-hooks from the 2. To install a new rubber carrier. headstrap, lay the new headstrap flat. The MSA logo 2. Install the new shoulder strap by attaching the two should be right-side up. Each strap is labeled. Pick snap-hooks to the carrier.
  • Page 23 REPAIRS Crown Strap e. Repeat steps a Pull Tab through d for each Pull Tab remaining strap. Temple Strap Temple Strap Check that the head- strap is not twisted. 3. Don the facepiece and check the face-to-face- piece seal. Follow the steps in the Facepiece Fit Check.
  • Page 24 REPAIRS 2. Installing the new facepiece lens. SPEAKING DIAPHRAGM HOUSING a. Remove any dirt, lens fragments, or other debris from the 1. Loosen the band clamp groove. Line up the screw to remove the new lens center-line entire Inlet. Remove the marks (top and bot- clamp and pull the tom) with the face-...
  • Page 25 REPAIRS 2. Turn the facepiece upside down and shake out the INHALATION DISC VALVE metal speaking diaphragm. 3. Check the speaking diaphragm for damage. Replace it 1. Push in on the facepiece coupling nut and turn it until if it is worn or damaged. its tabs fit into the slots in the adapter.
  • Page 26 Note: The "MSA" logo on the exhalation valve cover does not have to be aligned to any special position. d. Pull the facepiece chin cup back so that you can see the valve, then thread the retaining nut on.

  • Page 27: Ultraelite Facepiece

    ON Harness. 2. To install a new rubber headstrap, lay the new head- strap flat. The MSA logo should be right-side up. Each strap is labeled. Pick the headstrap up by the strap labeled “Front”. 2. Refer to Kit 817088 Head Harness Installation instruc- a.
  • Page 28 REPAIRS Crown Strap Pull Tab 3. Lift up on the cover Pull Tab release hook, located Temple Strap Temple Strap forward of the adapter assembly opening. Once the release is lift- ed, you can remove the cover by pulling it away from the housing.
  • Page 29 REPAIRS 2. Remove the upper and lower lens retaining rings. CAUTION Do not overtighten. Rubber must not show between the lens ring ends at the joint. If this happens, reassemble. 8. Remove all lens protective papers from the new lens. 3.
  • Page 30 REPAIRS INSTALLING THE COMPONENT HOUSING ASSEMBLY cause the facepiece to leak and result in serious per- sonal injury or death. 1. Slide the housing into the front of the facepiece. 8. When the housing ring appears to be seated, grasp 2.
  • Page 31 Prescription lenses can be obtained locally or through rim. MSA. To install the kit: 1. Temporarily, stretch the head harness over the face- piece lens. 2. Hold the support assembly so that the “coated” arms...

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