User's Manual

VISUAL INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL TESTS
INSPECTION
C
onduct the Following: Before Use, After Each Use, and
Monthly
Thoroughly inspect this air mask upon receipt and before
use. This air mask is to be used only by trained and quali-
fied personnel. Read and understand these instructions
before attempting to use this equipment.
Inspect the entire air mask after it is cleaned and disin-
fected. NFPA-1500, as well as ANSI Standards Z88.2 and
Z88.5, describe three levels of inspection procedures
which are to be performed. Refer to these documents, or
to an inspection program prepared by a health profession-
al in establishing an inspection program.
If the air mask exhibits any of the conditions listed in
the Component Inspection section or if the air mask
does not function properly as described in the
Functional Tests section, the air mask must be
removed from service. Failure to follow this warning
can result in serious personal injury or death.
DO NOT inspect the air mask before cleaning if there
is danger of contacting hazardous contaminants.
Clean and disinfect first, then inspect. Failure to follow
this warning can cause inhalation or skin absorption
of the contaminant and result in serious personal
injury or death.
Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only
exact replacement parts in the configuration as speci-
fied by the manufacturer. Failure to follow this warning
can result in serious personal injury or death.
COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Facepiece
a. Inspect the facepiece for rubber deterioration, dirt,
cracks, tears, holes, or tackiness.
b. Inspect the head harness straps for tears, loss of
elasticity, or missing buckles or straps.
c. Inspect the lens for cracks, scratches, and a tight
seal with the facepiece rubber.
d. Ensure the exhalation valve is clean and operates
easily. The valve must move off the seat and return
when released.
e. Inspect the facepiece inlet for damage. Ensure the
spider gasket and valve disc are present.
f. Inspect the facepiece rubber behind the FireHawk
M7 HUD and/or Clear Command Communication
System bracket (optional) for holes or tears.
2. FireHawk M7 HUD
a
. Inspect the FireHawk M7 HUD for cracks or other
signs of damage which could allow contaminants to
e
nter the housing.
b. Ensure that moisture or debris is not present in the
battery compartment.
c. Ensure the battery compartment o-ring on the bat-
tery cap is free of debris and not damaged or miss
i
ng.
d. Reassemble the FireHawk M7 HUD to the bracket
on the Ultra Elite Facepiece.
3. Clear Command Communication System
a. Remove the amplifier housing from the facepiece
and inspect the housing for cracks or other signs of
damage
b. Ensure that the battery compartment is free of
moisture or debris.
c. Reassemble the amplifier housing on the facepiece.
d. Depress the on/off button on the unit and then
release it.
e. Look through the facepiece lens. The red LED
should be illuminated at the top of the amplifier unit.
f. Scrape a fingernail lightly across the voicemitter
microphone grille of the voicemitter microphone
assembly.
g. Listen for this sound reproduced in the amplifier
speaker.
h. Depress and release the on/off button again to turn
the unit OFF. The LED on the amplifier unit should
be OFF.
4. Firehawk Second Stage Regulator
a. If the FireHawk M7 Air Mask is equipped with a
quick-connect second stage intermediate pressure
hose, inspect the rubber washer for deterioration,
dirt, cracks, tears, or tackiness.
5. PR14 First Stage Regulator
a. Inspect the regulator mounting bracket (attached to
the backplate) for cracks, weakened areas, or signs
of heat or chemical related damage.
b. Inspect the regulator mounting bracket screws to
ensure they are secure.
c. Inspect the regulator mounting bracket to ensure
that it holds the regulator securely.
d. Inspect the pressure relief valve. Ensure that the
relief holes are clear and free of debris or other con-
taminants. Ensure that the pressure relief valve is
properly secured.
e. Inspect the hose connections. Ensure that the
hoses are properly secured.
6. Audi-Larm Alarm
a. Unthread the Audi-Larm Alarm coupling nut from
the cylinder valve. Inspect the coupling nut for
thread damage.
b. Ensure there is an o-ring present and not damaged.
Replace the o-ring if it is damaged.
c. Ensure that the bell is properly aligned and that the
screws are tight. If the bell is loose, remove the
alarm from service.
d. Inspect the relief valve for damage. Ensure the relief
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