MSA FireHawk M7XT Fonctionnement/Entretien page 14

2. Slide the regulator on to
the rail of the facepiece
cover. Slide the regulator
down the rail until the
regulator stops.
3. Insert the regulator into
the facepiece inlet by
pushing inward.
4. Ensure proper engagement by pulling on the regulator to
verify that the regulator is securely attached to facepiece.
DO NOT use the air mask unless the Firehawk Regulator is
connected properly. A regulator that is not installed correct-
ly can separate from the facepiece unexpectedly. Return the
air mask to an MSA trained or certified repairperson to cor-
rect the condition. Misuse can result in serious injury or
death.
5. Inhale sharply to start the airflow.
a. Check the bypass again by turning the red knob
counter-clockwise until increased airflow is felt. Close
the bypass.
There must be a continuous flow of air when the bypass
knob is opened. If not, do not use the air mask. The air mask
must be checked and the condition corrected by an MSA
trained or certified repairperson before it can be used.
Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
NOTE: If the air mask passes all tests, it is ready for use. These
tests must be performed every time before entering a haz-
ardous atmosphere. If the air mask fails to meet any of the
tests, the condition(s) must be corrected before using the air
mask.
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WARNING
WARNING
DONNING
INSTALLING THE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FIREHAWK
REGULATOR
NOTE: There are two versions (slide-to-connect and push-to-
connect) of the Firehawk Regulator available for the FireHawk
M7XT Air Mask. A slide-to-connect Firehawk Regulator can be
identified by examining the side buttons. The slide-to-connect
has a side button with a two pronged fork protruding from it.
If this "fork" is present, refer to Installing the Slide-To-Connect
Firehawk Regulator section.
1. Grasp the Firehawk Regulator and insert the regulator into
the facepiece by pushing inward. Check proper engage-
ment by pulling on the regulator to ensure that the regula-
tor is securely attached to facepiece.
DO NOT use the air mask unless the regulator is connected
properly. A regulator that is not installed correctly can sepa-
rate from the facepiece unexpectedly. Return the air mask to
an MSA trained or certified repairperson to correct the condi-
tion. Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
2. Inhale sharply to start the airflow.
3. Check the bypass again by turning the red knob counter-
clockwise until increased air flow is felt. Close the bypass.
There must be a continuous flow of air when the bypass
knob is opened. If not, do not use the air mask. The air mask
must be checked and the condition corrected by an MSA
trained or certified repairperson before it can be used.
Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
NOTE: If the air mask passes all tests, it is ready for use. These
tests must be performed every time before entering a haz-
ardous atmosphere. If the air mask fails to meet any of the
tests, the condition(s) must be corrected before using the air
mask.
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WARNING
WARNING