MSA G1 SCBA User Manual

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Operating Manual

G1 SCBA 2018 Edition

NIOSH CBRN/NFPA

Order No.: 10187007/00

CR 800000035596

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Safety Regulations7
- NIOSH Approval Information7
- Certifying Agency Contact Information7
- NIOSH Cautions and Limitations7
- NIOSH S - Special or Critical User Instructions8
- Cautions and Limitations of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS)8
- NIOSH CBRN Approval Information9
- NIOSH Cautions and Limitations of Use for CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear)9
- Scba9
- NFPA Approval Information9
- FCC Approval10
- Intrinsic Safety Approval Information10
- Industry Canada Statement11
- Important Notice for Respirator Users and Respiratory Protection Program Administrators11
- References11
- Contact Information12
2 Description13
- Facepiece14
- Regulator15
- Heads-Up Display (HUD)15
- Pressure Reducer with Primary Low-Pressure Warning Device16
- Rapid Intervention Crew/Company Universal Air Connection (RIC UAC)16
- Cylinder and Cylinder Valve Assembly16
- PASS Device17
- Control Module17
- Power Module18
- Battery Module18
- Firmware18
- Carrier and Harness Assembly18
- Optional Components19
- Extendaire II System19
- Remote Quick-Fill System19
- Quick-Fill Pouch19
- Telemetry Module20
- Rescue Belt II System20
- Integrated Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)20
- Speaker Module20
- Spectacle Kit20
3 Size Selection21
- Respirator Fit Test21
- Quantitative Test21
- Qualitative Test21
4 Visual Inspections22
- All Components22
- Facepiece22
- Regulator22
- Pressure Reducer with Primary Low-Pressure Warning Device23
- Cylinder and Cylinder Valve Assembly24
- Control Module24
- Power Module24
- Carrier and Harness Assembly24
- Battery Module (Alkaline or Rechargeable)25
- Extendaire II System25
- Remote Quick-Fill System26
- Quick-Fill Pouch26
- Record Keeping27
5 Functional Tests27
- Regulator and Facepiece Hold Negative Pressure27
- Regulator Operation27
- Control Module, Power Module, HUD, and Primary Low-Pressure Warning Device Operation28
- Scbas with an Integrated PASS Device28
- Speaker Module Operation30
6 Donning31
- Approval Verification31
- Preparing for Use31
- Donning the SCBA32
- Donning the Facepiece36
- Testing the Negative Pressure Seal37
- Installing the Push-To-Connect Regulator38
7 During Use39
- Factors that Affect the Service Life of the SCBA40
- Standard Operation40
- Cold Weather Operation41
- All SCBA41
- SCBA with a Telemetry Module42
- Storage42
8 Heads-Up Display (HUD)43
- HUD Pressure Status43
- Intermittent Mode (Default)43
- Intermittent Mode with Continuous at Segment 344
- Continuous Mode44
- Oscillating Mode44
- HUD Alarm Status45
- HUD Buddy Light46
- HUD Light Sensor46
9 Control Module47
- PASS Device Functionality47
- Sleep Mode47
- Start-Up Sequence47
- Alarms50
- Secondary Alarms51
- Thermal Alarm52
- Secondary Alarm Icons52
- ID Tagging53
- Name ID Tag53
- Team ID Tag53
- Base Station ID Tag54
- During Use54
- After Use55
- Button Functions56
- RESET Buttons (Green)56
- ALARM Button56
- Integrated TIC56
- Turning the Control Module off57
10 After Use58
- Doffing the SCBA58
- Doffing the Facepiece60
- After Doffing61
11 Cleaning and Disinfecting the SCBA62
- Cleaning and Disinfecting the Facepiece62
- Cleaning the Remainder of the SCBA64
- Using a Water Hose to Clean the SCBA64
12 Cylinders66
- Safety Precautions for MSA SCBA Cylinders66
- Preparing Cylinders for Use67
- Installing the Quick-Connect Adapter to the Cylinder68
- Changing the Cylinder70
- Removing the Cylinder70
- Attaching the Cylinder70
- Charging the Cylinders71
13 UAC Fitting72
- Precautions72
- Filling Instructions73
- Transfilling between Scbas74
- Leakage76
- Storing the Emergency Transfill Hose76
14 G1 Extendaire II System77
- Quick-Connect Fittings78
- Providing or Obtaining Emergency Breathing Support79
15 Flow Test and Overhaul Requirements81
- Overhaul Reminder81
16 Spectacle Kit82
17 Telemetry Module84
- Base Station with the Telemetry Module85
- Logging on to the Base Station85
- Logging off of the Base Station85
- Evacuation Signal85
18 Maintenance86
- G1 Scba86
- Alkaline Batteries86
- Alkaline Batteries Approved for Use86
- Replacing Alkaline Batteries87
- Disposing of Alkaline Batteries89
- Rechargeable Battery Module89
- Charging the Rechargeable Battery Module90
- Disposing of Rechargeable Batteries91
19 Safekeeping and Storage92
- Facepiece92
20 Product Labels93

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MSA G1 SCBA Specifications

General

Type	Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Battery	Rechargeable lithium-ion
Cylinder Options	Aluminum
Cylinder Capacity	30, 45, 60 minute
Weight	Varies with configuration
Facepiece	Ultra Elite Facepiece
Communication	Integrated voice amplifier
HUD	Yes, heads-up display
Approval	NFPA 1981
End-of-Service-Time Indicator (EOSTI)	Vibralert tactile alarm
PASS Device	Integrated PASS device
Telemetry	Optional integrated telemetry