5. Install the replacement
rope into the descen-
der. The rope should be
routed through the
descender as shown.
When routing the rope
through the descender,
use care not to damage
the 10 and 15 foot indi-
cator labels on the
rope.
6. Tie the releasable termination knot at the end of the
rope and install the appropriate labels. Refer to
Replacing the releasable termination knot at the end of
the rope section of this manual.
7. Install the rope into the lumbar pad. Refer to the
Repacking the rope in the FireHawk Rescue Belt II
section of this manual.
Replacing the descender assembly
1. Completely remove the FireHawk Rescue Belt II from
the air mask.
2. Remove the entire length of rope from the lumbar pad.
3. Remove the adjuster buckle and regulator holder from
the left side of the waist belt.
4. Remove the waist belt from the lumbar pad assembly.
SAMPLE-RESCUE BELT USAGE AND INSPECTION HISTORY
Part #
Serial #
Date in Service:
Inspect the Rescue Belt II for damage or excessive wear before and after the Rescue Belt is worn, and at least monthly. If
any doubt exists as to the integrity of the Rescue Belt, remove from service immediately.
Date Used
Location
MSA 314 (L) Rev. 4 - 10115063
REPLACEMENT KITS
Type of Use
Exposure
12
5. Remove the descender strap from the waist belt.
6. Remove the releasable termination knot from the rope.
7. Remove the rope from the descender and discard the
descender assembly. When removing the rope from
the descender, use care not to damage the 10 and 15
foot indicator labels on the rope.
8. Install the rope into the
descender. The rope
should be routed
through the descender
as shown. When rout-
ing the rope through
the descender, use
care not to damage the
10 and 15 foot indicator
labels on the rope.
9. Tie the releasable termination knot at the end of the
rope and install the appropriate labels. Refer to
Replacing the releasable termination knot at the end of
the rope section of this manual.
10. Install the rope into the lumbar pad. Refer to the
Repacking the rope in the FireHawk Rescue Belt II
section of this manual.
Inspected
Date
By (initials/badge#)
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