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FireHawk
Responder
NFPA 1982:2007 Edition
NFPA 1981:2007 Edition
CBRN Agent Approved Air Mask
OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
This manual must be carefully read and followed by all persons who have or will have the responsibility for using
or servicing this air mask. This air mask will perform as designed only if used and serviced according to the instruc-
tions; otherwise it could fail to perform as designed, and persons who rely on the air mask could sustain serious
personal injury or death.
This Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used and serviced in
accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions.
Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside. For any additional information relative to use or repair,
write or call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours.
Use in conjunction with personal protective ensembles that provide appropriate levels of protection against der-
mal hazards.
Some CBRN agents may not present immediate effects from exposure, but can result in delayed impairment, ill-
ness, or death.
Direct contact with CBRN agents requires proper handling of the SCBA after each use and between multiple entries
during the same use. Decontamination and disposal procedures must be followed. If contaminated with liquid
chemical warfare agents, dispose of the SCBA after decontamination.
The respirator should not be used beyond 6 hours after initial exposure to chemical warfare agents to avoid possi-
bility of agent permeation.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ALL ESTABLISHED CBRN PROTECTIVE MEASURES CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
TAL 803 (L) Rev. 1
M7
®
Air Mask
®
DANGER
© MSA 2008
Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A)
Mat. 10086011
Doc. 10086011
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- Page 1 The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Module, may result in personal injury or death to user donning. or persons dependent on the user. Always inspect the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD for damage before use. If damage is found, immediately remove the device from service. The FireHawk M7 Responder HUD,... - Page 3 INTRODUCTION Note: The FireHawk M7 Responder HUD, FireHawk M7 Control Module, and FireHawk M7 Power Module have Follow instruction in the “Preparing the Respirator for been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Use” section before inserting or removing the mouth- Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC bit in the nosecup.
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Page 5: Instructions For Use And Care
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE CBRN AGENT APPROVAL LABEL 1. Read and follow all NIOSH and other approval limi- The MSA CBRN Agent approved air mask has this tations. approval label attached to the carrier and harness. 2. Do not use the carrier and harness assembly as a vertical raising or lowering device. - Page 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE CONTACT INFORMATION In the event of a product concern, contact your local MSA authorized repair center or distributor, who will provide the necessary information to MSA for issue resolution. To report any serious concerns, or to speak with a certifica-...
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Page 7: Description
Protection Level (LRPL) tests. piece while the air mask is in use. The FireHawk M7 Responder Air Mask consists of the fol- The Firehawk Responder Regulator attaches to the face- lowing components. - Page 8 Responder regulator, the exhalation valve operates as a demand exhalation valve. When the facepiece is connect- ed to a pressurized FireHawk M7 Responder regulator, the exhalation valve operates as a pressure-demand exhala- AUDI-LARM ALARM WITH URC ASSEMBLY tion valve.
- Page 9 RESCUE BELT FIREHAWK M7 TELEMETRY MODULE The MSA Fire Service Rescue Belt is a personal escape system integrated into an FireHawk M7 Carrier and The FireHawk M7 Telemetry Module provides the firefight- Harness Assembly.
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Page 11: Visual Inspection And Functional Tests
Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only 2. FireHawk M7 Responder HUD exact replacement parts in the configuration as speci- a. Inspect the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD for fied by the manufacturer. Failure to follow this warning cracks or other signs of damage which could allow can result in serious personal injury or death. - Page 12 4. Firehawk Responder Second Stage Regulator NFPA 1989. a. The FireHawk M7 Responder Air Mask is equipped c. Inspect the cylinder valve for signs of damage. The with a quick-connect second stage intermediate...
- Page 13 MSA certified repair technician. the regulator to a certified repairperson. Failure to follow this warning will void NFPA and 3. FireHawk M7 Responder HUD, FireHawk M7 Control NIOSH certifications and can result in serious person- Module, FireHawk M7 Power Module, and Audi-Larm al injury or death.
- Page 14 A single flashing red LED must display in the Control Module and the buddy lights of the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD at the appropriate FireHawk M7 Power Module are slowly flashing red. pressure listed above. The Audi-Larm Alarm will ring...
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Page 15: Size Selection
SIZE SELECTION Regardless of facial dimensions and respirator sizing uantitative Test – If a quantitative fit test is used, a fit charts, an actual respirator fit test, either qualitative or factor of at least 500, based on ambient aerosol fit test quantitative must be performed to ensure the correct res- methods or equivalent, is required before any type of res- pirator size selection. - Page 16 NOTES...
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Page 17: Preparing Respirator For Use
INSTALLING/REMOVING MOUTH-BIT AND NOSECUP The nosecup must always be installed when using the FireHawk M7 Responder Air Mask. Failure to follow 7. Stretch the oval opening in the nosecup around the lip this warning can result in serious personal injury or on the exhalation valve in the component housing. - Page 18 PREPARING THE RESPIRATOR FOR USE The nosecup can get caught on the lens retainer caus- ing the inhalation valve to be in the open position. Verify the inhalation valve is not stuck in the open position prior to use. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
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Page 19: Donning
FireHawk M7 Power Module fails to sound, to the waist belt may be needed. or the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD fails to light, the 8. The shoulder straps and waist strap ends must be air mask must be checked and corrected for proper tucked in and lay flat across the body. - Page 20 530 psi-approximately (2216 psi system) 750 psi-approximately (3000 psi system) 1125 psi-approximately (4500 psi system) At these pressures the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD should display a flashing red LED, the Audi-Larm Alarm 2. Insert chin into the should ring continuously, and the alarm button on the...
- Page 21 If this does not correct Return the air mask to an MSA trained or certified the leak, do not use the facepiece. repairperson to correct the condition. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
- Page 22 If not, do not use the air mask. The air mask must be checked and the condi- tion corrected by an MSA trained or certified repair- person before it can be used. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
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Page 23: Using The Air Mask
FIREHAWK M7 RESPONDER HUD FUNCTIONALITY Periodically check the pressure indicated on the FireHawk 1. The FireHawk M7 Responder HUD allows the user to M7 Responder HUD and FireHawk M7 Control Module see the cylinder pressure while wearing the air mask. - Page 24 Follow the notations on the the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD. cartridge to ensure proper battery orientation. 7. The FireHawk M7 Responder HUD will flash a single green LED every 15 seconds when the air mask is pressurized.
- Page 25 With the facepiece lying on its side: cally when the user opens the air mask cylinder valve. 1. Align the metal tab on the FireHawk M7 Responder As the system pressure reaches approximately 200 HUD with the metal plate on the front edge of the psi, both visible and audible alarms activate automati- bracket.
- Page 26 USING THE AIR MASK opened and shows that the device is operational. Module with power. The system notifies the user when o Red LEDs flash slowly when the device is in PASS the batteries need to be replaced by emitting an audi- pre-alarm and flash rapidly when the device is in full ble beep (1 beep every 5 seconds) from the FireHawk PASS alarm.
- Page 27 Changing the FireHawk M7 Control Module Display Mode 1. Press the top mode button (green) once. This will momentarily refresh FireHawk M7 Responder HUD Although this thermal alarm provides an indication display as well as light the FireHawk M7 Control that the time-temperature curve is exceeded, the Module display.
- Page 28 (“bee-bop-bop”) to indicate that the unit is turned off. The lights on the FireHawk M7 Control 1. If there is a low battery in the FireHawk M7 Responder Module and FireHawk M7 Power Module will stop HUD, one yellow LED will flash in the FireHawk M7 flashing.
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Page 29: Cold Weather Operation
COLD WEATHER OPERATION Suggested Procedures for Cold Weather Operation bypass valve are ice-free and operating properly. Periodically check the bypass to be sure it is ice-free. Moisture can cause problems in the air mask if it freezes. 3. Moisture can enter through the cylinder valve or cou- However, moisture can cause freezing problems even if pling nut when cylinders are replaced on the air mask. - Page 30 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 1 - 10086011...
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Page 31: Urc Assembly Operation
NIOSH approvals of ting. The URC Assembly is a male quick-fill inlet for use SCBA from MSA are maintained while transfilling air only if by Rapid Intervention Crews for emergency filling opera- appropriate hose assemblies from MSA are used. URC tions. - Page 32 Note: Rapid Intervention Crews should use a separate air back the gray sleeve on the female fitting of the quick- supply such as MSA’s RescueAire portable air supply sys- fill hose. The hose fitting and the URC Assembly will tem to fill the air mask in an IDLH atmosphere.
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Page 33: Hydration System
HYDRATION SYSTEM USE OF HYDRATION SYSTEM The hydration system is NOT approved in a CBRN application and must NOT be used. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. Some canteens may not be leak tight. Canteens used with the hydration system MUST BE used after return- ing to an uncontaminated area. - Page 34 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 1 - 10086011...
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Page 35: Removing The Apparatus
6. Lift and turn the latch wing to loosen the cylinder clamp. Note: The FireHawk M7 Responder HUD will automatical- 7. Slide the empty cylinder out of the carrier and install a ly turn itself OFF, approximately 60 seconds after the air fully charged cylinder. - Page 36 Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR MSA SELF-CONTAINED 11. Thread the Audi-Larm BREATHING APPARATUS CYLINDERS Alarm coupling nut on to the cylinder valve...
- Page 37 REMOVING THE AIR MASK from service. All other cylinders which are not 3AA type shall be filled to the designated service pressure only (as DO NOT drop the cylinder or bump the valve knob. An found on the DOT approval or stamping). For cylinders unsecured cylinder can become an airborne projectile manufactured under a U.S.
- Page 38 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 1 - 10086011...
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Page 39: Cleaning And Disinfecting
Responder HUD from the facepiece bracket. 5. Re-attach the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD c. Remove the Clear Command Communication a. Insert the FireHawk M7 Responder HUD into the System (if used). facepiece bracket. d. Thoroughly wash the facepiece, drink tube, and b. - Page 40 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 1 - 10086011...
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Page 41: Flow Test And Overhaul Requirements
Contact your MSA sales representative or call the MSA Customer Service Center at 1-877-MSA-3473. They will MSA air masks must be flow tested every year using an supply the information needed to meet these require- MSA approved flow test device. The table below summa- ments. - Page 42 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 1 - 10086011...
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Page 43: Firehawk M7 Telemetry Module
When the FireHawk M7 Telemetry Module is used with the • Evacuation Signal: The air mask has the ability to FireHawk M7 Responder Air Mask, an ID Tag is used to receive an evacuation signal from the remote base assign a firefighter’s name to the air mask. The name... - Page 44 PC or notebook computer. Scanning the ID Tag into the FireHawk M7 Control Using the FireHawk M7 Responder Air Mask with Module FireHawk M7 Telemetry Module Note: The FireHawk M7 Control Module must be turned Logging the Air Mask on to the Base Station off to scan the ID Tag.
- Page 45 FIREHAWK M7 TELEMETRY MODULE Evacuation Signal If the air mask is logged on to the base station, the base station will have the ability to send an evacuation signal to the air mask. When an evacuation signal is sent to the air mask, the FireHawk M7 Power Module will begin to beep repeatedly and a flashing “running man”...
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Page 47: Accessories
1. Spectacle Kit the support assembly, a rubber block, and the spectacle 2. Quick-Fill System frame. Prescription lenses can be obtained locally or 3. Extendaire System through MSA. 4. Communication System 5. Rescue Belt Adjusting the Spectacles 6. Waist Belt Extender 1. - Page 48 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 1 - 10086011...
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Page 49: Quick-Fill System Operation
NIOSH (24ppm water vapor, normal). Pressures at the inlet of approvals of SCBA from MSA are maintained while trans- the quick-fill hose must not exceed that of the air filling air ONLY if appropriate quick-fill hose assemblies mask (2216 psi or 4500 psi). - Page 50 Such leakage can result in increased fill time. 2. Attach the quick-fill hose to the URC Assembly or TRANSFILLING BETWEEN AIR MASK FROM MSA shoulder mounted quick-fill fitting. (EMERGENCY BREATHING SYSTEM) a. Remove the rubber dust cap from the male inlet fit- ting on the URC Assembly or quick-fill fitting.
- Page 51 Quick-Fill System. b. Remove the rubber dust cover from both female fit- If repairs are required, contact your nearest MSA office. tings on the quick-fill hose assembly. Call 1-800-MSA-2222. c. Remove the rubber dust cover from the male Quick- Fill System fitting.
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Page 53: Extendaire System
All other adequate means of escape must DO NOT install or attempt to use any hose assembly be considered before using this device. or fitting other than those supplied by MSA for the ExtendAire System. Failure to follow this warning can •... - Page 54 EXTENDAIRE SYSTEM PROVIDING OR OBTAINING EMERGENCY BREATHING b. Check that the hose is properly routed and not tan- SUPPORT gled with any other part of the apparatus (i.e. neck strap, chest strap, etc.) c. Check for full engagement by pulling at the quick- disconnect to assure that the socket does not sepa- Follow these procedures to connect and disconnect rate from the plug.
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Page 55: Lifetime Warranty
F.O.B. Purchaser’s named place of destination. Failure of MSA to conduct of MSA, or for any other cause of action, shall be the repair successfully repair any nonconforming product shall not cause the and/or replacement, at MSA’s option, of any equipment or parts thereof,...
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