Donning The Respirator; Donning The Carrier And Harness, Right Hip Version - MSA PremAire Cadet Escape G1 Operating Manual

3.7

Donning the Respirator

(1) Remove the respirator from its storage location/case.
(2) Check that the cylinder is fully pressurized.
DO NOT use a partially full cylinder. If the cylinder is not full, escape service time is decreased.
DO NOT enter any area that requires an escape time greater than the service life of the cylinder.
Cylinder life varies with the work rate of the individual and may be shorter with heavy work loads.
Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
(3) Connect the air supply hoses to each other.
(4) Connect air supply hoses to the air source.
3.8

Donning the Carrier and Harness, Right Hip Version

See appendix (chapter 9) for left hip placement.
(1) Hold the shoulder strap with the left hand. Slide shoulder strap over head so that the shoulder
strap is positioned over the left shoulder and the cylinder is positioned on the right hip.
NOTE: The cylinder should be positioned at or just below waist level.
(3) Connect the waist belt buckle.
(4) As necessary, slide the waist belt buckle toward the cylinder to properly position the belt.
(6) Tuck in loose ends of shoulder strap and waist belt.
CAUTION
WARNING
(2) Adjust the shoulder strap by pulling the strap down.
(5) Adjust the waist strap by pulling the strap to the left.
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