Inspection Before Use - MSA FireHawk Rescue Belt II Instructions D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Training must only be performed under direct supervision
of a trained professional and in accordance with local fire
department guidelines. A trained professional must identi-
fytraining structures and anchor points. An independent fall
protection safety line (such as MSA Dyna-Lock, SRL, or
equivalent) and a full body fall protection harness (such as
MSA TechnaCurv Harness or equivalent) MUST be used
in conjunction with the Rescue Belt II during training. Also,
Replacement Kit (P/N 10118506) should be purchased to
designate the Rescue Belt II as training equipment and to
keep rope ends from fraying.
To order training equipment contact MSA Customer
Service Center at 1-800-672-2222.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser and user of this
product to:
• Learn through PERSONAL instruction from a rescue
instructor who is well versed in all phases of technical
rescue. Never attempt to use this product until you
have received such instruction and are deemed com-
petent in its use by the instructor.
• Use this product only in accordance with local fire
department procedures.
• Read all the product information and labels and follow
them.
• Use good judgment and do not exceed the limitations
of the user's skill or the equipment.
Additional information regarding escape rope and belts
can be found in NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department
Occupational Safety and Health Program and NFPA 1983,
Standard on Life Safety Rope.

INSPECTION BEFORE USE

Inspect the Rescue Belt II in anticipation of deployment in
an emergency situation. Also, inspect it before use in a
training situation.
If the unit exhibits any of the indicated conditions, immedi-
ately remove it from service. See the Service section of
this manual for appropriate component replacement.
1. Waist Belt
a. Inspect the webbing of the belt for damage (cuts,
abrasion, discoloration, or signs of UV or chemical
damage).
b. Inspect the yellow stitching for signs of abrasion,
damage from heat, and for loose or missing stitches.
c. Inspect hardware for burrs, cracks, wear, corrosion,
or other damage. Ensure the waist belt buckle
opens and closes properly.
2. Rope
a. Open the flap on the lumbar pad and inspect the
first 24 inches of rope. (Inspect the entire length of
rope if the rescue belt was used in training.)
b. Inspect the sewn eye on the rope for signs of
abrasion, loose stitching, or other damage.
c. Inspect the rope for signs of damage such as
stiffness, discoloration, or abrasion.
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d. If it is suspected that the rope was exposed to any
harmful chemicals, replace the rope. Damage to the
rope by chemicals can be invisible to the eye.
3. Descender Assembly
a. Verify that the descender is securely stowed in the
lower elastic loop within the lumbar pad.
b. Verify that the rope is not twisted around the
descender in a manner that would impede its
removal during use.
c. Verify that the rope is tightly routed through the
descender and that there are no loops of slack in
the rope between the holes in the descender.
4. Hook/Carabiner
a. Verify that the hook or carabiner is securely stowed
and that it can be easily deployed during use.
i. If present, the Crosby or Lightening Hook should
be inserted into the upper elastic loop such that the
eye of the hook is oriented into the lumbar pad and
the hook portion curves around the stowed descender.
ii. If present, insert the Lightening GT Hook so that the
eye of the hook is oriented into the lumbar pad, and
the hook portion curves around the stowed descender.
NOTE: The Lightening GT Hook should not be clipped
into any of the sewn loops within the lumbar pad.
iii. If present, the carabiner should be placed in the
lumbar pad above the descender.
NOTE: The carabiner should not be clipped to any of the
sewn loops withing th elumbar pad.
b. If present, verify that the gate of the carabiner opens
and closes properly.
5. Lumbar Pad
a. Inspect the lumbar pad to verify that all webbing
loops are securely attached and that there is no
damage to any of the stitching.
b. Inspect the entire surface of the lumbar pad for
discoloration, severe abrasion damage, holes, or
signs of heat or chemical damage.
c. Inspect the seams to verify that there is no loose
stitching or holes.
d. Verify that the flap on the lumbar pad opens and
closes properly.
e. Once all the previous inspection procedures have
been followed, ensure that the tail of the rope with
the stopper knot protrudes from the flap of the
lum-bar pad between the two snaps so that it can
easily be located during an emergency situation.
f. Ensure the tail of the rope with the stopper knot pro-
trudes from the flap opening between the two
snaps on the flap so that it can easily be located
during an emergency.
MSA 314 (L) Rev. 4 - 10115063