MSA G1 SCBA - After Use; Doffing the SCBA

58
After Use
G1 SCBA 2018 Edition
US
10 After Use
WARNING!
 Do NOT doff the respirator until the respirator and protective clothing are decontaminated. Other-
wise, exposure to contaminants can occur.
 Obey the decontamination and disposal procedures set by the applicable authorities.
 Do NOT examine the respirator before it is cleaned if there is a risk of exposure to contaminants.
Clean and disinfect the respirator first, then examine it.
Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
When protective equipment has been decontaminated, discard it as required by federal, state, and/or
local laws.
10.1 Doffing the SCBA
(1) Grasp the regulator buttons.
(2) Push the release buttons, and pull the regulator out of the
facepiece.
(3) Turn the handwheel clockwise to close the cylinder valve
fully.