Tabla De Contenido; Introduction; Limitations; Training - MSA FireHawk II Instrucciones Para El Uso Y Cuidado

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................................................2
Limitations ...............................................................................................................................................................................2
Training....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Inspection Before Use .............................................................................................................................................................3
Operation and Use ..................................................................................................................................................................4
Installing the FireHawk Rescue Belt II on the Air Mask ..........................................................................................................5
Removing the FireHawk Rescue Belt II from the Air Mask .....................................................................................................7
Repacking the Rope in the FireHawk Rescue Belt II..............................................................................................................7
Re-installing the Quick-Release ..............................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning and Storage..............................................................................................................................................................9
Useful Life..............................................................................................................................................................................10
Replacement Kits ..................................................................................................................................................................10
Sample Rescue Belt Usage and Inspection History .............................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION

The FireHawk Rescue Belt II is a personal escape system
integrated into an MSA air mask. Rescue belts listed in
this manual are NIOSH CBRN approved only when used
in conjunction with an MSA CBRN approved air mask. The
Rescue Belt II is designed to provide the user a means of
escape from an elevated position. Use of the Rescue Belt
II must be in accordance with the user's fire department
procedures. The Rescue Belt II is an EMERGENCY device
which must only be used when all other escape options
have been exhausted.
This FireHawk Rescue Belt II is NFPA 1983 approved for
use as a personal escape system for emergency escape
when installed on MSA approved air masks. It can also be
used as a stand alone product, when it is not installed on an
air mask. The Rescue Belt II is only approved by NIOSH
when used in conjunction with an MSA approved air mask.
Fits Waist
P/N Rope Material
Size
10119391 36" - 59" Aramid
10119392 36" - 59" Aramid
10119369 36" - 59" Aramid/Nylon
10119370 36" - 59" Aramid/Nylon
10119395 36" - 59" Aramid
10119390 36" - 59" Aramid
10119393 36" - 59" Aramid/Nylon
10119394 36" - 59" Aramid/Nylon
10156308 36" - 59" Aramid
10156310 36" - 59" Aramid/Nylon
10156312 36" - 59" Aramid
10156314 36" - 59" Aramid/Nylon Lightening GT Hook
This personal escape system meets the requirements for
escape belts with optional flame resistance and fire
escape systems of NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety
Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2012
Edition, which includes testing at a 310 pound weight
capacity.
MSA 314 (L) Rev. 4 - 10115063
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Rope
Anchor Type Air Mask Type
Length
Crosby Hook 50 ft M7 and M7XT
Carabiner 50 ft M7 and M7XT
Crosby Hook 50 ft M7 and M7XT
Carabiner 50 ft M7 and M7XT
Crosby Hook 50 ft AirHawk II
Carabiner 50 ft AirHawk II
Crosby Hook 50 ft AirHawk II
Carabiner 50 ft AirHawk II
Lightening Hook 50 ft M7 and M7XT
Lightening Hook 50 ft M7 and M7XT
Lightening GT Hook 50 ft M7 and M7XT
50 ft M7 and M7XT

LIMITATIONS

Read and follow all limitations carefully.
Misuse can result in death or serious injury.
• Use as a single person, one time use escape device,
unless used for training. Units used for training may be
reused; however, MUST be used in conjunction with an
independent fall protection system.
• The combined weight of the user and all equipment
must not exceed 310lbs.
•
Remove from service if used in an escape, exposed to
chemicals, or does not meet inspection criteria.
•
Use ONLY as a complete system. NEVER alter this
device or use the components with other systems.
•
Do Not use to hang tools or other equipment.

TRAINING

• An independent fall protection system with
safety line and full body fall protection har-
ness MUST be used in conjunction with this
Rescue Belt II during training.
• Remove the Rescue Belt II from training ser-
vice when it does not comply with the
inspection criteria described in this manual.
• Rescue belts used for training purposes
MUST be designated for training use ONLY
and marked as such.
Misuse can result in death or serious injury.
Wear gloves when using this device.
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