MSA Cairns 1836 - Page 16

16 MSA Cairns® 1836 US
4 Maintenance
Component Inspection Procedure
Suspension If any of the following conditions exist, replace the suspension:
• Straps have missing, cut, fraying, or broken stitching
• Straps are torn or abraded
• Straps are brittle or discolored
• Suspension attachment clips are missing, broken, brittle, whited, or discolored
Ear Cover, Ratchet
Cover, and Liner
If any of the following conditions exist, replace the applicable part:
• Missing, cut, or broken stitching
• Torn, discolored charred, perforated or seared
Headband If any of the following conditions exist, replace the headband:
• Brittle, torn, cracked, broken, or punctured
• Holes
• Able to open ratchet by tugging on nape arms (rather than turning the knob)
Chinstrap If any of the following conditions exist, replace the chinstrap:
• Frayed, missing, or broken parts
• Missing, cut, frayed, or broken stitching
• Clogged or worn-out hook-and-loop fastener
• Brittle, broken, or missing quick-release button
• Loose Postman's Slide
• Broken or cracked attachment points
• Loose snap fasteners
Goggles If any of the following conditions exist, replace the goggles or mounting hardware, as applicable:
• Damage to the ventilation and/or filtration areas
• Damage to the lens, frame, straps, adjustment assembly, and/or mounting hardware
Faceshield and
Hardware
If any of the following conditions exist, replace the faceshield or mounting hardware:
• Blistered, bubbled, cracked, charred or otherwise damaged hardware or lens
• Missing E-ring retainer on adjustment knob
NFPA-compliant
Bourke Lenses
If any of the following conditions exist, replace the Bourke Lenses or mounting hardware:
• Blistered, bubbled, cracked, charred or otherwise damaged hardware or lenses
Defender Visor If any of the following conditions exist, replace the visor or attachment clips, as applicable:
• Blistered, bubbled, cracked, or charred lens
• Broken quick-connect attachment clips
• Lens will not stay in the stowed position and/or cannot be adjusted/articulated.
Edge Trim If any of the following conditions exist, replace the edge trim:
• Broken or exposed aluminum core
• Edge trim pulled away from helmet hanger
Reflective Trim If the reflective trim is charred, partially detached, non-reflective, and/or missing, replace it.
Anchor Release and
Accountability
Brackets
If there is any damage to the posts, replace them immediately..