MSA FireHawk Rescue Belt II User Manual

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FireHawk Rescue Belt II
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
WARNING
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This manual must be carefully read and followed by all persons who have or will have the responsibility for using or servicing this Rescue Belt Escape System. This Rescue Belt II will perform as designed only if used and serviced according to the instructions; otherwise it could fail to perform as designed, and persons who rely on the Rescue Belt II could sustain serious personal injury or death.
National standards and state, provincial, and federal laws require the user to be trained before using this product. Use this manual as part of a user safety training program that is in accordance with depart­ment guidelines. These instructions must be provided to users before each use of the product and retained for reference by the user.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not used and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions. Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside. For any additional information rela­tive to use or repair, write or call 1-877-672-3473 (FIRE) during regular working hours.
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INTRODUCTION
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
10119391 36” - 59” Aramid Hook 50 ft M7 and M7XT
10119392 36” - 59” Aramid Carabiner 50 ft M7 and M7XT
10119369 36” - 59” Aramid/Nylon Hook 50 ft M7 and M7XT
10119370 36” - 59” Aramid/Nylon Carabiner 50 ft M7 and M7XT
10119395 36” - 59” Aramid Hook 50 ft AirHawk II
10119390 36” - 59” Aramid Carabiner 50 ft AirHawk II
10119393 36” - 59” Aramid/Nylon Hook 50 ft AirHawk II
10119394 36” - 59” Aramid/Nylon Carabiner 50 ft AirHawk II
Size
Rope Material
Anchor
Type
Rope
Length
Air Mask
Type
LIMITATIONS
WARNING
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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
WARNING
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An independent fall protection system with safety line and full body fall protection har­ness MUST be used in conjunction with this Rescue Belt II during training.
Remove the Rescue Belt II from training ser­vice 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.
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.
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CAUTION
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Wear gloves when using this device.
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INSPECTION BEFORE USE
Training must only be performed under direct supervision of a trained professional and in accordance with local fire department guidelines. A trained professional must identify training 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 com­petent 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, immedi­ately 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.
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. The 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, the carabiner should be placed in the
lumbar pad above the descender. The carabiner should not be clipped to any of the sewn loops within the lumbar 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.
6. Quick-Release Mechanism a. Verify that the quick-release webbing is properly
connected to the rescue belt. The sewn fold on the webbing should protrude completely through the slots in the Nomex plate in the center of the lumbar pad. The Velcro hook and loop fastener should be securely fastened.
b. Verify that the snaps are able to be easily released
by tugging on the ends of the quick-release strap. Ensure that the snaps are securely fastened before use.
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c. Verify that the lumbar support straps located in the
top center of the lumbar pad are properly routed through the quick-release webbing straps and that the ends of these straps are fully engaged with the sewn fold on the webbing of the quick-release strap.
d. Verify that the tri-bars are securely engaged with the
lower slots on the backplate.
7. Lumbar attachment strap a. Verify that the tri-bar(s) are securely engaged with
the center slot(s) on the backplate.
8. Accessory pouches a. Verify that the quick-release webbing is properly
routed through any accessory pouches installed on the air mask.
9. Regulator Holder a. Verify that the Firehawk Regulator holder is securely
installed on the waist belt. THE REGULATOR HOLDER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED ON THE QUICK-RELEASE STRAPS. This will impede the function of the quick-release mechanism. Refer to the Installing the FireHawk Rescue Belt II on the Air Mask section for detailed assembly instructions.
OPERATION AND USE
Donning
Refer to the user instructions for donning the air mask. Instructions are supplied with the air mask.
User Instructions
FireHawk M7XT Air Mask 10128861
FireHawk M7 Air Mask 10082858
FireHawk M7 Responder 10086011
FireHawk MMR Air Mask 10023638
AirHawk II Air Mask 10088650
1. While donning the air mask, secure the Rescue Belt II around the waist by connecting the hook buckle to the adjusting D-ring. Adjust the webbing to a snug fit. The waist belt buckles should be in the center of the waist.
2. Tuck the excess webbing of belt between the regulator holder and the waist belt by pulling outward on the reg­ulator holder and stowing the folded excess webbing under the regulator holder.
Using the FireHawk Rescue Belt II for Emergency Escape
CAUTION
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Wear gloves when using this device.
1. Locate the point of escape and a suitable anchor point. Ensure that the waist belt is fastened securely around the waist.
2. Ensure the anchor and exit point are free of sharp edges which could cause the rope to fail.
WARNING
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The anchor MUST be capable of supporting the
ser and all accompanying equipment. Proper
u training is required to identify appropriate anchor points and methods of attachment. Failure to select a suitable anchorage and secure the line properly can result in serious
ersonal injury or death.
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3. Deploy the hook/carabiner and descender by pulling forcefully on the knotted rope end protruding from the right side of the Rescue Belt II. The flap on the lumbar pad will open and the hook/carabiner and descender will deploy from the lumbar pad at once.
4. Attach the hook/carabiner to a secure anchor.
5. Feed the rope through the descender until the window or egress point can be reached by squeezing the lever on the descender while paying out rope.
6. Prior to egress, ensure that the descender is posi­tioned in the center of the waist.
7. While positioning at the point of egress, do not squeeze the lever of the descender as this will allow the rope to slip through the device.
8 Once positioned for egress, grip the rope entering the
descender firmly and maintain the grip throughout the entire rappel. Squeeze the lever on the descender to allow the rope to move freely through the device.
WARNING
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DO NOT remove hand from the rope entering the descender during descent. Doing so can result in rapid descent.
Never jump or allow slack line to develop between the Rescue Belt II and the anchor. This will cause excessive shock loads to develop in the system, which can result in damage to the rope or separation from the anchor.
Misuse can result in death or serious injury.
9. Continue descending at a slow, controlled rate until a safe area is reached.
10. Once a safe area is reached, the rope can be separat­ed from the air mask by releasing the termination knot at the end of the rope and pulling the remaining rope through the descender. The termination knot is released by pulling on the end of the rope. If this sepa­ration method is used, Replacement Kit (P/N
10118506) should be purchased in order to replace the releasable knot components. Alternately, the waist belt can be removed from the air mask by pulling the quick­release straps and removing the rescue belt.
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In emergency situations, the FireHawk Rescue Belt II can be used while detached from the air mask. The Rescue Belt II should only be detached from the air mask in emer-
ency situations when all other options have been
g exhausted.
To detach the FireHawk Rescue Belt II from the air mask while wearing the air mask:
1. Locate the reflective pull tabs on the left and right sides of the Rescue Belt II.
2. Pull the reflective pull tabs to release the snaps.
3. Continue to pull the quick-release straps outward and away from the body to disengage the hook and loop.
4. Continue to pull the quick-release straps until the air mask has been released from the Rescue Belt II.
5. Loosen the pull straps of the air mask and release the chest strap (if present).
6. Remove the facepiece.
7. Remove the air mask.
8. The Rescue Belt II can be used as a stand alone escape system. Follow the usage instructions above to escape.
Using the FireHawk Rescue Belt II for Work Positioning
NOTE: The FireHawk Rescue Belt II includes a D-ring,
approved for use as a positioning attachment, per NFPA 1983, 2012 Edition.
CAUTION
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Wear gloves when using this device.
1. Verify that the quick­release strap is proper­ly installed on the lum-
ar pad assembly.
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2. Verify that lumbar attachment web is installed as shown. The tri-bars should protrude beyond the edges of the 2 vertical straps in the center of the lum­bar pad.
NOTE: If installing the Rescue Belt II on an AirHawk II Air Mask or an NFPA 1981, 2002 Edition air mask, an alter­nate lumbar attachment adapter is required. To install this adapter, the quick-release must be deployed and re­installed to capture the adapter. Refer to the Re-installing the Quick-Release section of this manual before proceed­ing with the following steps.
3. Orient the air mask as shown.
WARNING
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Positioning attachments, such as lanyards or carabiners, must not exceed 24 inches in length when measured from the inside edge of the positioning D-ring on the Rescue Belt II to the furthest inside edge of the attach­ment hardware.
Positioning attachment hardware must be rated to exceed the weight of the user.
The positioning attachment D-ring must not be used as a fall arrest attachment point.
Misuse can result in death or serious injury.
1. Connect the positioning attachment to the D-ring locat­ed on the front of the Rescue Belt II.
2. Connect the positioning attachment to a secure anchor.
3. Verify that both points of attachment are securely fas­tened before weighting the positioning attachment.
INSTALLING THE FIREHAWK RESCUE BELT II ON THE AIR MASK
NOTE: The following steps assume that the pull straps,
waist belt, rescue belt, and lumbar pad have been removed from the carrier and harness assembly.
4. Install each of the tri­bars from the lumbar attachment straps into the two center slots on the backplate. Verify that the tri-bars are fully engaged by tugging on the lumbar attachment strap.
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OTE: If the ExtendAire
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II Emergency Breathing System is installed on the air mask, install the hose restraint in the right center slot in the backplate first, before installing the tri-bars from the rescue belt. Install the left tri-bar of the rescue belt once the right side has been securely installed with the hose restraint in place.
NOTE: If installing the Rescue Belt II on an AirHawk II or NFPA 1981, 2002 Edition air mask, install the tri-bar on the lumbar attachment adapter in the single right center slot of the backplate.
5. Install the left tri-bar into the bottom left slot on the backplate.
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7. Attach the right and left pull straps from the rescue belt to the adjuster buckles on the shoulder straps. Ensure that the pull straps are not twisted.
8. If the air mask has the ExtendAire II pouch or Quick-Fill pouch installed, the pull straps and quick-release straps must be routed through the webbing loops on the back of the pouch. If these pouches are not installed, skip the following steps.
a. Disengage the snap on
the quick-release webbing by pulling on the end of the quick­release strap with the reflective patch.
b. Route the quick-release
webbing strap through the bottom webbing loop on the back side of the pouch.
NOTE: If the ExtendAire II Emergency Breathing System is installed on the air mask, the left tri-bar of the rescue belt will share the left slot on the back­plate with the attachment loop of the ExtendAire II hose pouch.
6. Insert the right tri-bar of the rescue belt into the outer right slot of the back plate.
NOTE: If the Quick-Fill hose pouch is installed on the air mask, the right tri-bar of the rescue belt will share the right slot on the backplate with the attachment loop of the Quick-Fill hose pouch.
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c. Re-install the snap.
The Rescue Belt II uses directional snaps to prevent accidental disengage­ment if the release strap was to snag. To mate the directional snap, locate the dot on the snap. Engage the portion of the snap on the side opposite the dot first and then push down on the dot side.
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REMOVING THE FIREHAWK RESCUE BELT II
d. Route the pull strap
through the top web­bing loop on the back side of the pouch before weav­ing the pull strap through the adjuster buckle on the shoul­der strap.
REMOVING THE FIREHAWK RESCUE BELT II FROM THE AIR MASK
1. Orient the air mask as shown.
2. Slide the descender along the rope by hold­ing down the black lever on the descender, until the descender is approximately 12 inch­es from the hook/cara­biner.
3. Flake the rope into a pile. To do this, start at the end of the rope closest to the hook/carabiner and begin laying the rope on top of itself until the other end of the rope has been reached.
4. Verify that the warning labels are in place at the last 15 and 10 feet of rope.
2. Remove right and left tri-bars from the backplate.
3. Remove the center tri-bar(s) from the backplate.
4. Remove the pull straps from the right and left shoulder straps.
REPACKING THE ROPE IN THE FIREHAWK RESCUE BELT II
The FireHawk Rescue Belt II is designed for one time, emergency escape use only. The FireHawk Rescue Belt II may be re-used in a controlled training environment where a backup fall arrest system is used. Rescue belts used in training must be designated for training use only. The rope must be inspected prior to each use. The rope must be reinstalled in the lumbar pad prior to each use to prevent snags or entanglement hazards.
The FireHawk Rescue Belt II must be removed from the air mask before repacking the rope. Refer to the Removing the FireHawk Rescue Belt II from the Air Mask section of this manual.
1. Completely remove the rope from the lumbar pad.
5. Verify that the releasable termination knot is at the end of the rope and that all labels are in place.
6. Fold back the flap on the lumbar pad and insert the releasable termination knot deep into the compartment closest to the waist belt.
7. Continue to insert 6-12 inch increments of rope into the lumbar pad and allow the rope to settle naturally as more rope is inserted. Push the rope deep into the pouch so that it evenly fills the entire lumbar pad until all of the rope has been installed.
WARNING
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DO NOT coil the rope. DO NOT feed large amounts of rope into the lumbar pad at once. Doing so may cause the rope to knot or bind during escape. Misuse can result in death or serious injury.
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8. Fold the descender strap in half and rotate the descen­der so that it points toward the opening in the lumbar pad. The rope between the descender and the hook/
arabiner should lay over the top of the descender.
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9. Insert the descender and rope into the lower loop of elastic webbing inside the lumbar pad until the elastic loop is near the exposed end of the descender.
10. Insert the eye of the hook into the top loop of elastic webbing in the lumbar pad and position the hook such that it wraps around the exposed portion of the descender.
NOTE: If a carabiner is present, place the carabiner in the lumbar pad above the descender. The carabiner should not be clipped to any of the sewn loops within the lumbar pad.
13. The stopper knot in the rope should be exposed when the flap
n the lumbar pad is
o closed.
RE-INSTALLING THE QUICK-RELEASE
The FireHawk Rescue Belt II is designed for one time, emergency use only. The FireHawk Rescue Belt II may be re-used in a controlled training environment where a back­up fall arrest system is used. Rescue Belts used in training must be designated for training use only. If the quick­release was deployed as part of an emergency bail out, remove the Rescue Belt from service. If the quick-release was deployed as part of a training exercise, proceed to the following steps to re-install the quick-release.
1. Remove the pull straps from the shoulder straps of the air mask and identify the right and left straps (left strap shown).
11. Position the tail of rope with the stopper knot along the waist belt and between the 2 snaps.
12. Fasten the snaps. The Rescue Belt II uses directional snaps to prevent accidental dis­engagement. To mate the directional snaps, locate the dot on the snap. Engage the por­tion of the snap on the side opposite the dot first and then push down on the dot side.
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2. Orient the lumbar pad as shown.
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3. Install the left strap by orienting it as shown. Fold the webbing at the edge of of the Velcro hook fastener tape such that the Velcro hook fastener tape faces down.
4. Insert the folded web­bing under the second webbing loop from the left on the lumbar pad. Continue to route the folded webbing under the stiff Nomex plate and back out through the left slot in the Nomex plate.
5. Continue to pull the webbing through the left slot in the Nomex plate until the sewn fold in the webbing has pulled completely through the slot.
10. Fasten the snap on the under side of the left most webbing strap of the lumbar pad. The Rescue Belt II uses directional snaps to prevent accidental dis­engagement. To mate the directional snaps, locate the dot on the snap. Engage the por­tion of the snap on the side opposite the dot first and then push down on the dot side.
11. Repeat these steps for the right quick-release webbing strap.
12. Feed the lumbar attachment webbing under the lumbar sup­port straps of the lum­bar pad
6. Fold over the left lum­bar support strap locat­ed on the top edge of the lumbar pad. Insert the folded webbing strap through the slot in the left lumbar support strap until the sewn fold in the webbing strap completely passes through the slot.
7. Pull the tri-bar to the left until the sewn fold in the quick release-strap has been pulled tight against the left slot in the Nomex plate.
8. Pull on the quick-release webbing directly below the tri­bar until the slack in the webbing to the right of the sewn fold has been pulled tight against the sewn fold. Do not pull the sewn fold through the slot in the Nomex plate.
9. Mate the Velcro hook and loop fastener tape on the quick-release strap with the lumbar pad.
NOTE: This step is not necessary if installing the FireHawk Rescue Belt II on an AirHawk II or NFPA 1981, 2002 Edition air mask.
NOTE: If installing the res­cue belt on an AirHawk II or NFPA 1981, 2002 Edition air mask, the right lumbar support strap of the lumbar pad must be routed through the lumbar attach­ment adapter before feed­ing the sewn fold of the quick-release strap through the slot on the right lumbar support strap of the lumbar pad.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
Clean the FireHawk Rescue Belt II with mild soap and water. Do not use bleach or harsh chemicals to clean the Rescue Belt II or any of its components. Allow the Rescue Belt II to air dry. Do not dry with heat or UV sources.
Store the FireHawk Rescue Belt II away from heat, moisture, light, chemicals or their vapors, or other degrading elements. Prior to using a rescue belt which has been stored for a long period of time, an inspection of the components should be performed.
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REPLACEMENT KITS
When storing an air mask with the FireHawk Rescue Belt II installed at cold temperatures, it is recommended that the waist belt be adjusted to the smallest waist size. At
xtreme cold temperatures, the waist pad materials may
e become stiff and could impede the adjustment of the waist belt during donning at these temperatures.
USEFUL LIFE
The useful life of the FireHawk Rescue Belt II is 10 years when properly stored, or carried on an air mask, in an environment not exposed to UV or degrading elements as indicated above. The useful life of the belt assembly and rope on Rescue Belt II units used for training varies depending on the frequency of use as follows:
Excessive and/or weekly use: 3-6 months Occasional Use: 1-2 years Seldom Use: 2-5 years
The date of manufacture can be found on the waist belt label and on the rope label located near the sewn eye of the rope.
Remove the Rescue Belt II from service when it reaches the useful life above, or sooner if it fails to meet the inspection criteria. Replacing the belt assembly and/or rope will restore the useful life for those components.
6. Insert the end of the rope through the spacer and slide the
ew spacer
n approximately 8 inches from the end of the rope.
7. Tie the releasable termination knot as shown. Be sure the spacer is captured by the knot.
SERVICE
All service for the FireHawk Rescue Belt II is end-user ser­viceable. Replacement kits can be found in the Replace- ment Kits section of this manual.
Installing replacement 10 and 15 foot labels:
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 damaged 10 and 15 foot indicator labels.
4. Measure 10 feet from the end of the rope and install the 10 foot indicator label by removing the adhesive backing and folding the label in half around the rope and adhering the label to itself.
5. Measure 15 feet from the end of the rope and repeat the same procedure for the 15 foot indicator label.
6. Refer to the Repacking the Rope in the Rescue Belt II section of this manual.
Replacing the releasable termination knot at the end of 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. Untie the releasable termination knot at the end of the rope.
4. Remove all labels and discard the spacer.
5. Place one end of the “replacement” tape flush up against the end of the rope. Adhere this end to the rope and tightly wrap the tape around the rope over­lapping the first pass. Wrap until all tape is used.
10118503 Waist Belt Adjuster Buckle 10118505 10/15 ft Labels (packs of 10 each) 10118506 Releasable Knot Replacement Kit 10118507 Lumbar Attachment, FireHawk M7XT / M7 Air Mask 10118508 Lumbar Attachment, AirHawk II Air Mask 10118509 Waist Belt Extender 10118510 Quick-Release Strap, Right 10118511 Quick-Release Strap, Right 10118512 Lumbar Pad 10118513 Waist Belt (less Adjuster Buckle) 10118514 Rope, Aramid, 50 ft, Hook 10118516 Rope, Aramid, 50 ft, Sewn Eye (less Carabiner) 10118518 Rope, Aramid/Nylon, 50 ft, Hook 10118520 Rope, Aramid/Nylon, 50 ft, Sewn Eye (less Carabiner) 10118522 Descender Assembly 10120214 Carabiner 10120371 Regulator Mount, Firehawk
10119369
10119370
10119391 Rescue Belt II, FireHawk M7XT / M7, 50’, Aramid Rope, Hook
10119392
10119393 Rescue Belt II, AirHawk II, 50’, Aramid/Nylon Rope, Hook 10119394 Rescue Belt II, AirHawk II, 50’, Aramid/Nylon Rope, Carabiner 10119395 Rescue Belt II, AirHawk II, 50’, Aramid Rope, Hook 10119396 Rescue Belt II, AirHawk II, 50’, Aramid Rope, Carabiner
Rescue Belt II, FireHawk M7XT / M7, 50’, Aramid/Nylon Rope, Hook
Rescue Belt II, FireHawk M7XT / M7, 50’, Aramid/Nylon Rope, Carabiner
Rescue Belt II, FireHawk M7XT / M7, 50’, Aramid Rope, Carabiner
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8. Apply the blank releasable knot label by inserting the label
hrough the loop in the
t 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.
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
nd that the descender is oriented as shown.
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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 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.
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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