Maintenance; G1 Scba; Alkaline Batteries; Alkaline Batteries Approved For Use - MSA G1 SCBA Operating Manual

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Maintenance

18.1 G1 SCBA

Make sure this product is inspected and serviced regularly by authorized MSA service personnel.
Keep detailed inspection and service records.
MSA is liable only for maintenance and repairs performed by MSA.
MSA recommends maintenance intervals that follow the overhaul and flow test requirements.
Use only genuine MSA replacement parts.
Changes to devices or components are not permitted and will result in unapproved configurations.

18.2 Alkaline Batteries

WARNING!
Replace the alkaline batteries if the low battery alarm becomes active during use of the SCBA.
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Replace the alkaline batteries only in a nonhazardous environment.
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Remove and install the battery modules only in a nonhazardous environment.
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Do NOT dispose of the batteries in fire. Batteries can explode. Contact the local municipality for
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instructions about the correct disposal of batteries.
Use only approved alkaline batteries in the alkaline battery module. Use of other batteries or a
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combination of batteries from different manufacturers will affect the performance of the SCBA and
void the Intrinsic Safety approval.
Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE
Do NOT use force to remove or install the battery module.
Battery status can be monitored while the SCBA is in the jump seat. To see the battery status, push
and hold both RESET buttons on the control module until the battery icon shows.
The battery module can be replaced without removing the SCBA from the jump seat.

18.2.1 Alkaline Batteries Approved for Use

With the exception of Energizer EN93, the temperature class for the following list of batteries is T4.
The temperature class for Energizer EN93 batteries is T3C
• Duracell Procell PC1400
• Duracell MN1400
• Duracell Quantum LR14
• Panasonic Evolta C-LR14
• Panasonic Industrial LR14XWA
• Industrial Panasonic Powerline
• Rayovac Ultra Pro LR14
• Rayovac LR14
• Rayovac Fusion
• Energizer EN93
• Energizer E93
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