INTRODUCTIONTABLE OF CONTENTSNIOSH Approval Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Special or Critical Users Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Inspection and Functional Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Donning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Using the Air <strong>Mask</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24URC Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Removing the Apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Cleaning and Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Flow Test and Overhaul Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Quick-Fill System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37ExtendAire System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> Telemetry Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATIONCAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONSI- Contains electrical parts which have not been evaluatedas an ignition source in flammable or explosiveatmospheres by MSHA/NIOSH.J- Failure to properly use and maintain this product couldresult in injury or death.M- All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, usedand maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA andother applicable regulations.N- Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use onlyexact replacement parts in the configuration as specifiedby the manufacturer.O- Refer to Users Instructions, and/or maintenance manualsfor information on use and maintenance of theserespirators.S- Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specificuse limitations apply. Refer to user instructions beforedonning.CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF USE FOR CBRNSCBAQ- Use in conjunction with personal protective ensemblesthat provide levels of protection against dermal hazards.R- Some CBRN agents may not present immediateeffects from exposure, but can result in delayedimpairment, illness, or death.T- Direct contact with CBRN agents requires proper handlingof the SCBA after each use and between multipleentries during the same use. Decontaminationand disposal procedures must be followed. If contaminatedwith liquid chemical warfare agents, disposeof the SCBA after decontamination.U- The respirator should not be used beyond 6 hoursafter initial exposure to chemical warfare agents toavoid possibility of agent permeation.S - SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER’S INSTRUCTIONSApproved for use at temperatures above -25°F. Approvedonly when the compressed-air container is fully chargedwith air meeting the requirements of the Compressed GasAssociation Specification G-7 for quality verification level(grade) D air or equivalent specifications. In fire serviceapplications, <strong>MSA</strong> recommends breathing air quality inaccordance with NFPA 1989. The cylinder shall meetapplicable DOT specifications.Do not alter this air mask. Altering will void the Intrinsic-Safety rating and may affect the Intrinsic-Safety of thedevice. Misuse or abuse of the heads-up display system(FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> HUD), FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> Control Module, orFireHawk <strong>M7</strong> Power Module or using this equipment in amanner or situation not intended by the manufacturer, mayresult in damage to the FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> HUD, FireHawk <strong>M7</strong>Control Module, or FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> Power Module, mayresult in personal injury or death to user or persons dependenton the user. Always inspect the FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> HUD fordamage before use. If damage is found, immediatelyremove the device from service. The FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> HUD,FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> Control Module, and FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> PowerModule are approved intrinsically-safe and conform toUL/ANSI 913 for use in Class I, Div. I, Groups C and Dhazardous locations, temperature rating T3.Use the air mask with adequate skin protection whenworn in gases and vapors that poison by skin absorption(for example: hydrocyanic-acid gas). In making renewalsor repairs, parts identical with those furnished by themanufacturer under the pertinent approval shall be maintained.Approval for use against CBRN chemical warfare agentsis maintained only when using approved components andfollowing instructions listed on the NIOSH approval matrix(P/N 10083874)TAL 806 (L) Rev. 3 - 100828582
INTRODUCTIONDo not mark the air mask, i.e., with stamps, labels, paint,or other method. Use of such markings may interfere withapparatus use or may constitute a flammability hazard.For more information on the air mask use and performancestandards, please consult the following publications:NFPA Standard 1500, Fire Department OccupationalSafety and Health Programs (Chapter 5) and NFPA 1981Standard, on Open-Circuit SCBA’s for Fire Service. Abovepublications are available from the following: National FireProtection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA22269.ANSI Standard Z88.5, Practices for Respiratory Protectionfor the Fire Service; and, ANSI Standard Z88.2, Practicesfor Respiratory Protection. American National StandardsInstitute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910) (seespecifically Part 1910. 134), available from theSuperintendent of Documents, U. S. Government PrintingOffice, Washington, DC 20402. Compressed GasAssociation, Inc., 1725 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Suite 1004,Arlington, VA 22202.Note: The FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> HUD, FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> ControlModule, and FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> Power Module have been testedand found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency and, if not installed in accordance with instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipmentdoes cause interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment andthe receiver• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianfor help.The FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> HUD, FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> Control Module,and FireHawk <strong>M7</strong> Power Module contain electricalparts which have not been evaluated as an ignitionsource in flammable or explosive atmospheres byMSHA/NIOSH.1. Read and follow all NIOSH and other approval limitations.2. DO NOT use the carrier and harness assembly as avertical raising or lowering device.3. DO NOT use the air mask as an underwater device.4. This system must be supplied with respirable[Quality Verification Level (Grade) D, see ANSI/CGAG-7.1-1989] or higher quality air; and a dew pointnot to exceed -65°F (24ppm v/v) [Compressed GasAssociation Specification G-7.1 for QualityVerification Level (Grade) D Gaseous Air]. In fireservice applications, <strong>MSA</strong> recommends breathingair quality in accordance with NFPA 1989.5. This device may not seal properly with your face ifyou have a beard, gross sideburns or similar physicalcharacteristics (see NFPA-1500 and ANSIZ88.2). An improper facial seal may allow contaminantsto leak into the facepiece, reducing or eliminatingrespiratory protection. Do not use thisdevice if such conditions exist. The face-to-facepieceseal must be tested before each use. Neverremove the facepiece except in a safe, non-hazardous,non-toxic atmosphere.6. Return to a safe atmosphere immediately if discoloration,crazing, blistering, cracking, or other deteriorationof the facepiece lens material isobserved.7. Users must wear suitable protective clothing andprecautions must be taken so that the air mask isnot exposed to atmospheres that may be harmfulto it.8. Take into account the following factors which mayaffect the duration or the service life.a. the degree of physical activity of the user;b.the physical condition of the user;c. the degree that the user’s breathing rate isincreased by excitement, fear, or other emotionalfactors;d.the degree of training or experience which theuser has had with this or similar equipment;e. whether or not the cylinder is fully charged;f. the presence in the compressed air of carbondioxide concentrations greater than the .04%level normally found in atmospheric air;g.the atmospheric pressure; if used in a pressurizedtunnel or caisson at 2 atmospheres (15 psigauge) the duration will be one-half as long aswhen used at 1 atmosphere; at 3 atmospheresthe duration will be one-third as long; the servicelife of the air mask is based on 1 atmosphere ofpressure.h. the condition of the air mask.Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personalinjury or death.3 TAL 806 (L) Rev. 3 - 10082858