8. Apply the blank
releasable knot label by
inserting the label
through the loop in the
knot and wrapping the
label around the rope
that leads to the end of
the rope. Wrap the
label so that it adheres
to itself.
9. Place the "pull to
release" label
approximately 3 inches
from the end of the
rope. Fold the label in
half and remove the
adhesive backing.
Wrap the label around
the rope and adhere
the label to itself.
10. Refer to the Repacking the Rope in the FireHawk
Rescue Belt II section of this manual.
Replacing the adjuster buckle on the waist belt
1. Remove the adjuster buckle from the waist belt.
2. Insert the end of the
waist belt up and over
the knurled sliding bar
and back out toward
the lumbar pad.Ensure
that the buckle is
oriented with the round
side of the adjuster
facing down.
Replacing the quick-release straps
Refer to Re-installing the Quick-Release section of this
manual.
Replacing the waist belt
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.
5. Remove the descender strap from the waist belt.
REPLACEMENT KITS
6. Install the descender strap on to the replacement waist
belt as shown. Ensure that the waist belt passes
through both loops of webbing on the descender strap
and that the descender is oriented as shown.
7. Using permanent ink, place a check mark in the box
on the label that corresponds to the correct part
number. Refer to the label marking on the waist belt
being replaced.
8. Insert the free end of
the waist belt into the
lumbar pad assembly.
The waist belt must
pass through the stiff
webbing loop on the
right side of the interior
of the lumbar pad. The
waist belt should exit
the lumbar pad by
passing through the
opening on the left side
of the lumbar pad.
9. Install the adjuster buckle on to the free end of the
waist belt. Refer to Replacing adjuster buckle on the
waist belt section of this manual.
10. Install the regulator
holder on the free end
of the waist belt. The
regulator holder must
be oriented so that the
plastic holder tab faces
up.
11. Refer to the Repacking the rope in the FireHawk
Rescue Belt II section of this manual.
Replacing the rope
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 releasable termination knot from the rope.
4. Remove the rope from the descender.
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