Generic Scba Presentation (5 Components Approach)

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 © 2004 MSA

Ultra Elite Facepiece  Comfort with Durability    

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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)

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    

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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

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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 © 2004 MSA

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 © 2004 MSA

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ClearCommand Communications

Radio Interface System

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Stand Alone Lapel Mic

Emergency Breathing Systems

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Emergency Breathing Systems ExtendAire™  SCBA “Buddy-

Breathing” System  Connects two firefighters lowpressure air  Must stay connected to share air  Optional air-line system attachment

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Quick-Fill Emergency Breathing System ™

 “Shares” air between    

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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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