MSA M1 Modular SCBA System Cleaning And Disinfection Manual
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- Page 1 Cleaning and Disinfection Guidelines M1 Modular SCBA System Order No.:10203757/03 MSAsafety.com...
- Page 2 MSA is a registered trademark of MSA Technology, LLC in the US, Europe and other Countries. For all other trademarks visit https://us.msasafety.com/Trademarks. MSA Europe GmbH Schlüsselstrasse 12 8645 Rapperswil-Jona Switzerland For your local MSA contacts, please go to our website www.MSAsafety.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents General Usage Cycle Manual Decontamination / (Pre-)Cleaning General 2.1.1 Decontamination with Wipes 2.1.2 Decontamination with Detergents Facepieces Breathing Apparatus Lung Governed Demand Valves Accessories 2.5.1 Electronics 2.5.2 alphaBELT Final Cleaning / Machine Cleaning Facepieces Breathing Apparatus Lung Governed Demand Valves Accessories 3.4.1 Electronics 3.4.2 alphaBELT... -
Page 4: General
• During the cleaning and disinfection process with water and solutions with recommended detergents, the pressure reducer and the demand valve must be pressurized. • The MSA recommendations and guidelines must be strictly adhered to. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death. -
Page 5: Manual Decontamination / (Pre-)Cleaning
After manual cleaning rinse equipment thoroughly with plenty of clear, running, lukewarm water (≤ 30 °C) of drinking quality. Facepieces MSA facepieces can be manually pre-cleaned with decontamination wipes and detergents according to chapters 2.1.1 2.1.2 . It is possible to use brushes, damp cloth or similar. -
Page 6: Breathing Apparatus
2 Manual Decontamination / (Pre-)Cleaning If applicable, follow the specific instructions and appropriate cleaning procedures in the respective facepiece operating manuals. Preparing the Facepiece for Cleaning or Disinfection 1. Remove inhalation and exhalation valve discs. 2. Unbutton the nosecup. 3. Remove components that need to be separately cleaned and disinfected according to the relevant instructions for use. -
Page 7: Lung Governed Demand Valves
2 Manual Decontamination / (Pre-)Cleaning Lung Governed Demand Valves MSA lung governed demand valves can be manually pre-cleaned with decontamination wipes and detergents according to chapters 2.1.1 2.1.2 . It is possible to use brushes, damp cloth or similar. When using detergent solutions or a water hose to remove rough dirt from the breathing apparatus make sure that the lung governed demand valve is pressurized and openings are closed to prevent water ingress, by following these steps. -
Page 8: Alphabelt
• alphaBELT 2 version (second generation, M1 coated black pads, delivered since 2021) alphaBELT 1 version only: MSA has tested TURBO USONA by ECOLAB and recommends this product. NOTE: Do not soak the belts, otherwise the labels can peel off. - Page 9 2 Manual Decontamination / (Pre-)Cleaning 3. Follow the information for maintenance and lubrication of the buckles in the relevant operating manual (10156928). WARNING! After each successful decontamination, cleaning and disinfection the product/component must be tested/checked according to the manufacturer's requirements described in the relevant operating or maintenance manuals before the product/component is put back into service.
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Page 10: Final Cleaning / Machine Cleaning
3 Final Cleaning / Machine Cleaning Final Cleaning / Machine Cleaning WARNING! • During cleaning appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn, e.g. eye, face, hand, body and respiratory protection. • Ingress of water can cause icing inside the device if not carefully dried. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death. - Page 11 3 Final Cleaning / Machine Cleaning Table 1 MSA washing parameters MEIKO Topclean M For facepieces only! ® (by MEIKO Solo Rescue Machine type Maschinenbau RESCUE Intellitech Miele** (by Miele & Cie. KG, Professional, GmbH & Co. KG, AB, Sweden)
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Page 12: Facepieces
3 Final Cleaning / Machine Cleaning Table 2 MSA recommendation for washing time Machine type Lightly soiled Heavily soiled MEIKO Topclean M* 10 minutes 20 minutes Solo Rescue** 9 min For facepieces only! 20 minutes main wash 10 minutes pre-wash + 20 minutes main wash... -
Page 13: Breathing Apparatus
3. Remove rough dirt from breathing apparatus with water hose before placing the device in the machine (see chapter 4. Start the washing procedure. MSA recommendation for pre-cleaning: ○ Use EW80 clean as cleaning detergent with a concentration of 1% (see Table 1 ○... -
Page 14: Lung Governed Demand Valves
3 Final Cleaning / Machine Cleaning WARNING! After each successful decontamination, cleaning and disinfection the product/component must be tested/checked according to the manufacturer's requirements described in the relevant operating or maintenance manuals before the product/component is put back into service. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. -
Page 15: Alphabelt
). Otherwise, the alphaBELT 2 version has to be cleaned separately as described in the chapter. MSA recommends that cleaning be carried out in a specialized commercial laundry. It is also possible to decontaminate or wash the alphaBELT 1 and 2 version with a machine cleaning process and to dry it with the aid of a machine. - Page 16 3 Final Cleaning / Machine Cleaning WARNING! The washing instructions must be followed. Any deviation of the procedure(s) can lead to deterioration or failure of the device. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. Washing Detergent Lanadol Aktiv by Kreussler is approved as washing detergent.
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Page 17: Disinfection
(usually the full face mask and the lung governed demand valve). To minimize the impact of cleaning and disinfecting chemicals on components, MSA does not recommend the disinfecting procedure for other SCBA components (e.g., back plate, harness, pneumatics) unless required. -
Page 18: Machine Disinfection
4 Disinfection The disinfectant solution must be rinsed thoroughly with plenty of clear, running, lukewarm water of drinking quality. The disinfectant solution must be renewed at regular intervals to ensure the effectiveness of the disinfection process. The number of cycles until renewal depends, among other things, on the dirt ingress. Follow the instructions and recommendations of the chemistry manufacturer. -
Page 19: Preparation Of Equipment
4 Disinfection Table 3 MSA recommendation for machine disinfection: For facepieces and LGDV only! For facepieces only! Machine type MEIKO Topclean M (by MEIKO Miele** (by Miele & Cie. KG, Professional, Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, Germany) Germany) Do not use chemical water softener. If necessary use osmosis modules recommended by the Water softener machine supplier. - Page 20 4 Disinfection WARNING! After each successful decontamination, cleaning and disinfection the product/component must be tested/checked according to the manufacturer's requirements described in the relevant operating or maintenance manuals before the product/component is put back into service. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
- Page 21 4 Disinfection Important Information for Cleaning and Disinfecting of Facepieces with Miele* Washing Extractor Preparation 4.3 Preparation of Equipment 1. Place the disassembled facepieces in the protective bag for washing and close the protective bag. Loading 2. Place the respective small components into a separate container (e.g. additional bag) or wash it separately.
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Page 22: Lung Governed Demand Valves
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death. The lung governed demand valves of MSA listed below can be cleaned and disinfected in the cleaning and disinfection device TopClean M of MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG using the liquid cleaning and disinfection detergent(s) hereafter referred to as detergent(s): ®... - Page 23 4 Disinfection 4. Choose and start washing program 3 (with a total running time of 12 minutes at 60 °C). The program sequence will be displayed in the operation display. During the program sequence the door of the chamber is locked. a.
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Page 24: Drying
5 Drying Drying WARNING! Make sure that no cleaning residues remain and that the components, especially the valves, are completely dry after drying process before assembly. Ingress of water can cause icing inside the device if not carefully dried. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. Higher temperatures and longer duration than recommended may cause the plastic and rubber materials to age more quickly, shortening the service life of the equipment. -
Page 25: Lung Governed Demand Valves
5 Drying 3. Dry the device completely. When using a drying cabinet the temperature shall not exceed 45 °C ±5 °C (no longer than 1 h). 4. Refit the cap seal ring on the pressure reducer. Drying and Care of the Harness • Drying: The harness can be dried in a drying cabinet with circulating air at a temperature of 45 °C ±5 °C. •... - Page 26 5 Drying alphaBELT WARNING! The harness must be dried by natural means, not exposed to direct sunlight and not close to a fire or other sources of heat. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. For accelerated drying, the belts can be placed in a drying cabinet (e.g.
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Page 27: Using Other Machines
6 Using Other Machines Using Other Machines MSA accepts no liability in cases where the products have been cleaned / disinfected inappropriately or not as intended. The selection and use of other detergents than recommended in this manual are the exclusive responsibility of the individual operator.