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ICM
®
NightFighter
Heads-Up Display
System
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions must remain attached to the ICM Tx Unit or Nightfighter Heads-Up Display System. The end
user only is authorized to remove them from the device.
Read this manual carefully if you have or will have the responsibility for using or servicing the product. These
instructions pertain only to the use of the version of the ICM Tx Unit and NightFighter Heads-Up Display System
which integrates with the SCBA. These instructions, in addition to the instructions supplied with the SCBA, must
be carefully read and followed by all persons who use or maintain this product. This includes those who have
any responsibility involving its selection or application. The ICM Tx Unit and NightFighter from MSA will per-
form as designed only if used and maintained according to the instructions. Otherwise it could fail to perform
as designed and persons who rely on the SCBA could sustain serious personal injury or death.
Use of this device must be consistent with the requirements of NFPA 1500 Fire Department Occupational Safety
and Health Programs.
The Nightfighter Heads-Up Display System is NIOSH certified as an accessory for the Ultra Elite Facepiece for use
with the MSA MMR, Firehawk MMR, and BMR breathing apparatus only.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used and ser-
viced 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.
The Nightfighter Heads-Up Display System and ICM Tx Unit comply 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 oper-
ate the equipment.
TAL 709 (L) Rev. 4
Tx Unit and
© MSA 2007
®
NOTICE
Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A)
Mat. 10058881
Doc. 10000020525
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- Page 1 MSA MMR, Firehawk MMR, and BMR breathing apparatus only. The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used and ser- viced 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
DO NOT alter these components. Altering will void The NightFighter Heads-Up Display System operates the Intrinsic-Safety rating and may affect the using (4) standard AA alkaline batteries in the ICM Tx and Intrinsic-Safety of the device. (2) standard AA alkaline batteries in the receiver. When... - Page 3 Use only Duracell MN1500 or Energizer E91 AA alka- line batteries in the RECEIVER and ICM Tx. Use of other batteries, or a combination of batteries from dif- ferent manufacturers, will affect the performance of unit and void the Intrinsic Safety Approval.
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Page 5: System Operations
Always test the NightFighter Heads-Up Display • The NightFighter Heads-Up Display System Receiver System Receiver and ICM Tx Unit to be sure the sys- will indicate a low battery by a flashing YELLOW LED tem operates properly before entering any hazardous light for the receiver and ICM Tx Unit or Transmitter. - Page 6 NOTES TAL 709 (L) Rev. 4 - 10058881...
- Page 7 LED on the ICM Tx Unit also flashes rapidly. System Receiver Display. • The ICM Tx Unit can be set into full alarm at any time • The ICM Tx Unit has a data logging feature that (even without air pressure) by pressing and holding the records information about the SCBA while the ICM Tx ALARM button.
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Page 9: Using The Icm Tx Unit
ICM TX UNIT THERMAL ALARM (THERMISTOR) in serious personal injury or death. DEVICE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The ICM Tx Unit can monitor temperature conditions if the Thermal Alarm option is purchased. If the wearer is exposed to more than a pre-set limit of time/temperature, Although this thermal alarm provides an indication the unit will sound a tone every 3 seconds. - Page 10 ICM Tx Unit. Once LEDs should illuminate through the startup sequence the ICM Tx Unit has read the ID data from a tag, that ID as the SCBA is pressurized. The startup sequence is...
- Page 11 The Audi-Larm will 11. If the ICM Tx Unit passes these functional checks, ring and the ICM Tx Unit will sound and flash a red complete all remaining SCBA donning steps in the light at the appropriate pressure listed above.
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Page 13: During Use
Nightfighter Receiver will be shortened. data has been read. If the word “data” disappears before the ID tag has been read, the ICM Tx Unit has timed out Note: The Continuous Pressure Display Mode can only be and the top mode button (green) must be depressed and activated when the system is pressurized. - Page 14 1. Loosen the screws to open battery door. Yellow LED will flash. 2. Insert two AA batteries (Duracell MN1500 or Energizer 2. If there is a low battery in the ICM Tx Unit or E91) according to the battery orientation noted inside Nightfighter Heads-Up Display System Transmitter, the compartment.
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Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance
Check for low battery. lished cleaning and disinfecting program. Failure to follow this procedure can damage the Nightfighter Heads-Up Note: If the battery in either the ICM Tx Unit or the Display System. NightFighter Heads-Up Display System Receiver is low,... - Page 16 Heads-Up Display System Receiver. cover is oriented properly. Align the angled tabs near 7. Do not mark or etch the surface of the ICM Tx Unit or the battery cover screws with the battery cover. NightFighter Heads-Up Display System Receiver.
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Page 17: Quick-Fill System Operation
System, unless using a 3000psi URC Assembly. The other than those supplied by MSA specifically for the 3000psi URC Assembly cannot be used with Quick-Fill Quick-Fill System. Use of any other transfilling hose system. - Page 18 QUICK-FILL SYSTEM OPERATION 2. To attach the Quick-Fill System hose to the SCBA. c. Remove the rubber dust cap from the male inlet fit- DO NOT connect a High Pressure SCBA to a sec- ting on the SCBA. Be sure that the cylinder valve is ondary air source with a pressure greater than fully opened.
- Page 19 Quick-Fill System. d. Push the female fittings on to the male fittings until If repairs are required, contact your nearest MSA office. they click in place. Pull on the hose to be sure it Call 1-800-MSA-2222.
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Page 21: Urc Assembly Operation
For filling operations using the URC Assembly, do not use any transfilling hose assembly or fittings other than those supplied by MSA specifically for the URC Assembly or Quick-Fill System. Use of any other The URC Assembly must be used by trained Rapid... - Page 22 Rapid Intervention Crews should use a separate air sure air is sealed off. supply such as MSA’s RescueAire™ portable air sup- 5. Immediately install the dust cover on the URC ply system to fill SCBA in a IDLH atmosphere.
- Page 23 Quickly replace the protective dust cap on the URC authorized to repair or disassemble the URC Assembly. If Assembly male regulator fitting. This will form a repairs are required, contact your nearest MSA office. Call redundant seal. 1-800-MSA-2222. TAL 709 (L) Rev. 4 - 10058881...
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Page 24: Warranty
WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION The ICM Tx Unit is warranted to be free from mechanical defects or faulty workmanship for two (2) years from first use or eighteen (18) months from the date code, whichev- er occurs first, provided it is maintained and used in accordance with MSA’s instructions and/or recommenda-...