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FireHawk
Responder
(Air Purifying Respirator)
Air Purifying Respirator
Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)/CBRN Respirator Application
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 FireHawk M7 Responder APR. This
FireHawk M7 Responder APR will perform as designed only if used and serviced
according to the instructions; otherwise, the respirator could fail to perform as
designed, and persons who rely on the FireHawk M7 Responder APR could sustain
serious personal injury or death.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the prod-
uct is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this
manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instruc-
tions. 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 dur-
ing regular working hours.
See separate insert for National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) Approval Information:
P/N 10086004 (APR/CBRN) and P/N 10086005 (PAPR/CBRN)
Also see User Instruction P/N 10086003 for FireHawk M7 Responder PAPR
Application.
TAL 803 (L) Rev. 0
M7
®
®
(APR)/CBRN Respirator Application
WARNING
© MSA 2008
APR
Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A)
Mat. 10086002
Doc. 10086002
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- Page 1 FireHawk M7 Responder APR could sustain serious personal injury or death. The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the prod- uct is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS NIOSH Approval Information ..........2 Removing the Respirator ..........19 Instructions for Use and Care ..........5 Decontamination ..............19 General Description ............7 Cleaning and Disinfecting ..........21 Size Selection..............9 Inspection.................23 Respirator Fit Test ..............9 Storage................25 Preparing the Respirator for Use ........11 Accessories ..............27 Donning ................15 Other Respirator Configurations ........31... - Page 3 3. The FireHawk M7 Heads-Up-Display (HUD) compo- followed. If contaminated with liquid chemical war- nents are non-functional component while attached to fare agents, dispose of the respirator after deconta- the FireHawk M7 Responder APR when used as a mination. CBRN APR or CBRN PAPR. Y –...
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Page 5: Instructions For Use And Care
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE 17. DO NOT use in APR or PAPR mode for urethane paints or other paints containing diisocyanates 1. An adequate respiratory protection program must unless an appropriate cartridge change-out sched- include knowledge of hazards, hazard assessment, ule is developed. - Page 6 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 0 - 10086002...
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Page 7: General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The FireHawk M7 Responder APR is an air purifying respi- b. Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) con- rator intended for use in atmospheres which are not centration for any contaminant present. immediately dangerous to life or health (non-IDLH). This B. - Page 8 A listing of applicable exposure limits from the following levels. In that case, the lowest TLV of the substances pre- sources is provided in MSA’s Response® Respirator sent must be used to determine the appropriate respirator Selector: available online at www.MSAnet.com.
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Page 9: Size Selection
SIZE SELECTION Regardless of facial dimensions and respirator sizing RESPIRATOR FIT TEST charts, an actual respirator fit test, either qualitative or quantitative must be performed to ensure the correct res- pirator size selection. The user must perform a respirator fit test Fit test the respirator size relative to your facial features (Quantitative Test or Qualitative Test) and follow all and dimensions. - Page 10 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 0 - 10086002...
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Page 11: Preparing The Respirator For Use
The nosecup must always be installed when using the To insert the drink tube into the nosecup: FireHawk M7 Responder APR. Failure to follow this 1. Place the nosecup in the facepiece and position it so warning can result in serious personal injury or death. - Page 12 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 5. Adjust slides on each position prior to use.
- Page 13 Know the contaminant(s) in the environment before entering. Always check that the filter canister is DO NOT use the FireHawk M7 Responder APR unless appropriate for use in the environment. A canister the regulator is properly connected. A regulator that is...
- Page 14 PREPARING THE RESPIRATOR FOR USE FOR USE WITH FIREHAWK M7 RESPONDER PAPR Ultra Elite Responder Facepieces are approved for use with C420 motor blower. Refer to the NIOSH approval label for approved configurations. In addition to this man- ual, the FireHawk M7 Responder PAPR manual (P/N 10086003) must be carefully read and followed by all per- sons who have, or will have, the responsibility for using or servicing the respirator.
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Page 15: Donning
DONNING DO NOT wear eyeglasses under the facepiece. The temples or sidebars on eyeglasses will prevent an air- 4. Tighten the two lower tight seal. If you must wear glasses, install an straps first by pulling approved spectacle kit listed on the NIOSH approval them straight back, not matrix insert. -
Page 16: Negative Pressure Seal Test
DONNING DONNING THE APR STRAP neck strap to allow for more breathing tube slack between the facepiece connector and the tube attach- The APR strap can be used in multiple configurations. ment point of the neck strap. There must be enough The canister can be configured to be set on the front of slack in the breathing tube so that the breathing tube the user (Configuration A) or to the back of the user... - Page 17 DONNING phere. Failure to follow this warning can result in seri- ous personal injury or death. Donning the FireHawk M7 Responder PAPR For Donning and negative pressure seal test Instructions, refer to the FireHawk M7 Responder PAPR User’s Instructions (P/N 10086003). TAL 803 (L) Rev.
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Page 19: Removing The Respirator
REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR DECONTAMINATION DO NOT remove respirator until respirator and protec- tive clothing are decontaminated; otherwise, exposure to contaminants may result. Follow decontamination and disposal procedures established by appropriate authorities. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious personal injury or death. Once the protective equipment has been decontaminated, proper disposal of affected equipment must be per- formed. - Page 20 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 0 - 10086002...
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Page 21: Cleaning And Disinfecting
Non-sudsing Confidence Plus ® Cleaning works properly. Solution (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recommended. It is k. Harness (straps and buckles) a germicidal cleaner that cleans and disinfects in one l. The facepiece and components should be air-dried operation. - Page 22 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 0 - 10086002...
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Page 23: Inspection
• Lens and distortion. • Canister b. If speaking diaphragm looks damaged, have the • Facepiece blank masked serviced by a MSA certified repair techni- • Breathing Tube cian. • Firehawk Responder Regulator 5. FireHawk M7 HUD • APR strap a. - Page 24 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 0 - 10086002...
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Page 25: Storage
STORAGE Store only undamaged respirators for further use. When SHELF LIFE not in use, store the respirator in cool, dry, and clean ambient air. Follow the shelf life expiration date stamped on the car- ton, bag, and/or canister as applicable. The expiration Do not distort the facepiece during storage. - Page 26 NOTES TAL 803 (L) Rev. 0 - 10086002...
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Page 27: Accessories
Prescription lenses Ensure a complete negative pressure seal test is con- can be obtained locally or through MSA. ducted and passed. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. - Page 28 ACCESSORIES Note: If using the ClearCommand voice amplifier acces- sory with the RI Connection, place the cable through the 7. Attach each of the arm lens opening of the hood and move the earphone toward straps to the front of the lens of the facepiece.
- Page 29 ACCESSORIES 3. Once the canister is attached, align the feet of the spark cover with the inlet hole of the canister. motion for attaching spark cover Spark Arresting 4. Grasp the outside of Material the canister, twist and push on the spark cover.
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Page 31: Other Respirator Configurations
OTHER RESPIRATOR CONFIGURATIONS OTHER RESPIRATOR CONFIGURATIONS This respirator can be used in other configurations as stated in these User’s Instructions. Below is a list of these other configurations and the part number for the User’s Instructions. Review the NIOSH matrix to verify the con- figuration that is being used is an approved configuration. - Page 32 Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the such as, but not limited to, non-rechargeable batter- above warranty, for any tortious conduct of MSA, or for ies, filament units, instrument filters, lamps, fuses, hel- any other cause of action, shall be the repair and/or met suspensions, limited-use clothing, gloves, etc.
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