General; Usage Cycle - MSA M1 Modular SCBA System Cleaning And Disinfection Manual

1 General

1 General
WARNING!
• This product is supporting life and health. Inappropriate use, maintenance or servicing may affect the function
of the device and thereby seriously compromise the user's life.
• 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.
When changing chemistry, it is recommended to consult the manufacturer of the respective successor
product in order to exclude possible adverse reactions with the previously used agent. This applies to both
the items to be washed and the washing machine itself.
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Usage Cycle

Special attention must be paid to the assessment of decontamination and cleaning to decide if the equipment is safe
to use again.
The usage cycle shows the respective steps from operation to readiness for use.
The actions described in this manual refer to the following steps from the cycle:
1. Gross Decontamination at Fire Scene
2. Gross Cleaning at Fire Station
3. Final Cleaning
4. Disinfection
5. Flushing and Drying
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