MSA Air Mask
Presentation
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MSA – Background
Dedicated to Safety since 1914
4,400 Employees Dedicated to
Safety
Headquarters and manufacturing
in Pittsburgh, PA
$650 Million in Annual Sales
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MSA – Background
Largest manufacturer of PPE
for the Firefighter
Leader in SCBA, TIC, Helmets,
Gas Detection, and Other Safety Products
Dedicated Fire Service Sales Team
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MSA – Background
We listen to our customers
End-user Advisory Council
Distributor Advisory Council
Sales Team Advisory Council
NPD Process – Alpha and Beta
testing
Extensive Market Research
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SCBA 5 Main Components
Facepiece
Regulators
Cylinder
Low-pressure
warning device(s)
Carrier and
harness assembly
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Performance Standards
NFPA 1981-2002 edition (voluntary standard
developed by firefighters. Highest performance
requirement (heat & flame, 100LPM flow). Updated every
5 years. Almost 100% acceptance in US)
NIOSH 42CFR-84 (required by US law. Sets
minimum requirements. No heat and flame test. 40LPM
flow test)
NIOSH CBRN (Voluntary standard. Tests for
resistance to chemical warfare agent permeation.
Protection from terrorist attacks)
MSA meets all standards
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Ultra Elite Facepiece
Comfort with Durability
and Excellent Fit
Hycar rubber or Silicone
3 Sizes for different size
users
Wide rubber sealing surface
Wide field of vision (83%)
and superior
communications (93% on
NFPA test)
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Ultra Elite Facepiece
Inhalation Check Valve!
Cross-Contamination
Protection
OSHA 1910.134
clarification letter states
decontamination of MMR
between users is not
required
Exhalation valve at the
bottom of the facepiece
for drainage
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Ultra Elite Facepiece
Speed-On Head
Harness
Kevlar Construction
Quick & Easy
donning and doffing
Doesn’t pull hair
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Regulator System
Two Stages:
First-Stage Output Pressure, or "working
pressure.”
80 psi
Second-Stage Delivery System-
1 to 1.5 inches of water (positive pressure)
NIOSH Flow 40 lpm
NFPA Flow 100 lpm
MAX Flow 500+ lpm
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Two Stage Regulator System
First Stage
Durable, few parts
Compact, low profile
Dual-internesting
infinite life springs -
Meets NIOSH
Required
Redundancy
80 psi working
pressure
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Second Stage - Firehawk MMR
Poppet Valve Design
Very responsive
Compact
Flame & heat resistant
regulator body
Consistent
Performance
500+lpm
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Firehawk MMR
Unique slide-to-connect
attachment system
First breath activation
Large release buttons
and red bypass knob
Doffing the regulator
automatically turns-off
the flow of air
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Firehawk MMR ...
Standby regulator
ready position
keeps regulator on
facepiece even during
rigorous activities like
overhaul
Slap & go regulator
ready position
(functions like an air
hatch)
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Firehawk MMR ...
70% Fewer parts
No internal
adjustments
No tools,
adhesives or
sealants required
Disassembled in
minutes
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Firehawk Push to Connect
Optional
attachment for user
preference
Rotates 360
degrees
Attaches in any
orientation
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Firehawk CBRN Protection
Positive Protection approach
Regulator diaphragm is shielded, by the
Tetraplex Shield, from any initial contact
with chemical warfare agent.
Tetraplex Shield
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Stealth Carbon Cylinders
High-tech look
5 Models to choose from
L30, L30+, H30, H45, H60
2-6 pound weight
savings
Luminescent color band
for added visibility
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Cylinder Specifications
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Low-Pressure Warning Devices
NFPA requires
two alarms
Audi-larm is one
of MSA’s two
Pneumatic driven
(all mechanical)
Audible Warning
Bell rings at 25%
of remaining air
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2nd Low Pressure Warning Device
HUD – Heads Up
Display
Required by NFPA
since August 2002.
“Gas Gauge” of 4
lights in facepiece
Wireless connection
to SCBA “snag-free”
Automatic dimming
feature for dark
environments
Also has a “buddy
light” when in alarm
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Redundant Low Pressure &
Integrated PASS Device
A third low pressure alarm is
in the integrated PASS
(personal alert safety
system)
Powered by 9 volt battery
Includes motion sensor to
detect a firefighter disabled
and sound an alarm
Turns on automatically with
air pressure
Digital data logging version
available
No wires…”snag-free”
Meets NFPA 1982
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Airframe Carrier and Harness
Glass reinforced
composite material
Side handles and
carabiner attachment
for pulling a firefighter
to safety
Optional Rescue Belt
with 50 or 75 ft
Kevlar line
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Airframe Carrier and Harness
Distributes weight to
the hips
Spine relief channel
to prevent pressure
points
New! Six-way
swiveling lumbar pad
for maximum comfort
and freedom of
movement
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Airframe Carrier and Harness
Easy on off with tri-bar
slides
Large forged stainless
steel friction buckles
Wide 100% Kevlar
webbing
Choose with or without
chest strap
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™
ClearCommand
Communications
Featuring unique
“bus-bar”
attachment
Amp & RI are
detachable /
transferable
among facepieces
Amp has large
diameter speaker
for improved
clarity and volume
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™
ClearCommand
Communications
Radio Interface System Stand Alone Lapel Mic
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Emergency Breathing Systems
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Emergency Breathing Systems
ExtendAire™
SCBA “Buddy-
Breathing”
System
Connects two
firefighters low-
pressure air
Must stay
connected to
share air
Optional air-line
system
attachment
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Quick-Fill ™
Emergency Breathing System
“Shares” air between
two SCBA
Pressures equalize
Users can escape
unconnected
Safest rescue system
available
NFPA now requires a
RIC / Quick-Fill fitting on
all SCBA at the cylinder
Transfilling only
available from MSA,
due to patented design
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Warranty
Best in class service with over 2000
certified maintenance sites
(CARE Program)
MSA provides regional CARE training
every year.
Best in class warranty
Lifetime against defects in materials or
workmanship
Hassle-free on-line claims program
Take care of the customer first
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