Alphabelt - MSA M1 Modular SCBA System Cleaning And Disinfection Manual

SingleLine SCOUT units produced after July 2021:
Follow instructions for decontamination related to M1 SCBA as per this manual.
M1 Control Module (CM)
NOTICE
Do not remove the device from pneumatics. Always pressurize > 60 bar the device during (hand) washing.
Otherwise, ingress of water may damage the system or any components.
The device components should be cleaned after each operation and, if badly contaminated, with a damp cloth
(lukewarm water) and a little detergent.
For mechanical washing, follow detailed washing instructions for self-contained breathing apparatus.
The battery must always be connected to the device and the battery U-clip must be in the device.
Use the safety key to mute alarms.
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.
3.4.2

alphaBELT

The alphaBELT is a personal protective device and requires trained and competent personnel to handle the
washing.
There are two alphaBELT generations which differ in the materials used, as described below. It is important
to choose the correct washing procedure according to the alphaBELT version used!
• alphaBELT 1 version (first generation, green fabric pads, delivered until 2021)
• alphaBELT 2 version (second generation, M1 coated black pads, delivered since 2021)
alphaBELT 2 version only:
If the alphaBELT 2 version is mounted on the M1 SCBA, it can be cleaned with it, according to the specifications (see
chapter 2.1 ). 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.
Basic requirements:
• Always use padded washing nets for safe care and decontamination of belts.
• The washing nets must have a multi-layer structure to prevent metal applications on the inner drum.
• As filling material in the drum, e.g. fire fighter suits of similar structure can be used.
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