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7/28/2019 Lapel Microphone

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TAL 106 (L) Rev. 1 MSA 2001 Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A) Mat. 10031407Doc. 10000011331

The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if theproduct is not used and serviced according to the instructions in this man-

ual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instruc-tions. Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside. Weencourage our customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equip-ment prior to use, or for any additional information relative to use orrepairs. During regular working hours, call 1-800-MSA-2222.

THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ CAREFULLY BY ALL PERSONS WHOHAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICINGTHE PRODUCT. Like any complex piece of equipment, the LapelMicrophone from MSA will perform as designed only if used and ser-viced according to the instructions. OTHERWISE, THE PRODUCTCOULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED, AND PERSONS WHO RELYON THE PRODUCT COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY ORDEATH.

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSLapel Microphone


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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

DESCRIPTION FOR USE

Lapel Microphone equipped with the following: Female Connection for Male Connector of the

Amplifier R.I. Pigtail. Clothes Clip on the back of Lapel Microphone for

attaching Lapel Microphone to clothing. Clothes Clipcan be rotated for users convenience.

Microphone, Speaker, Amplifier R.I. Connector DustCover, and a Push-to-Talk Button.

Two Guards for Push-to-Talk Button.(A Short Guard and a Taller Guard)

Note: The Lapel Microphone is shipped with the TallerGuard for the Push-to-Talk Button.

Equipped with a cable and a connector for specificradio.

Equipped with a connection to attach a finger Push toTalk for a class A suits.

The Lapel Microphone can be integrated with a AmplifierR.I. System and Radio or used just attached to a Radio.

INSTALLATION

1. Connect Lapel Microphone to the specific radio with

cable at bottom of Lapel Microphone.

Note:There are various types of Radio CableConnections. Ensure that the Radio Cable Connection isfor that Radio and the Lapel Microphone is also for thatspecific Radio.

2. Lift tab of Clothes Clip on the back of LapelMicrophone, note the Clothes Clip can rotate.

3. Clip the Clothes Clip to Shoulder Strap or nearestlocation to facepiece for best voice communication.

If using with Amplifier R.I. System, follow the next steps.

1. Lift Dust Cover at top of Lapel Microphone.2. Orientate the Cable Plug pins from Amplifier R.I.

System and insert the Plug into the proper holes ofplug at top of Lapel Microphone.

OPERATIONS/INSPECTIONS

1. Attach Lapel Microphone Cable to Radio.2. Push the Push-to-Talk Button in and hold button in to

talk.3. Release Push-to-Talk Button to receive.

Note: With the Amplifier R.I. System and LapelMicrophone integrated, the Lapel Microphones Push-to-Talk Button will not override the Amplifier R.I. System.(See: The Clear Command(tm) Communications SystemR.I. for Operators.)

INSPECTION

Inspect the entire apparatus after it is cleaned and disin-fected. NFPA-1500, as well as ANSI Standards Z88.2 andZ88.5, describe three levels of inspection procedureswhich are to be performed. Refer to these documents, orto an inspection program prepared by a health profession-

al in establishing an inspection program. (See Operationand Instructions for apparatus.)

Do not inspect the lapel microphone before cleaning if

there is danger of contacting hazardous contaminants.

Clean and disinfect first. Then inspect. Failure to fol-

low this precaution may cause inhalation or skin

absorption of the contaminant and result in serious

personal injury or death.

Component Inspection

(AFTER EACH USE and MONTHLY)

1. Inspect Housing, Dust Cover, Pigtail and Plug for

cracks and tears.2. Inspect Clothes Clip for operation.

3. Inspect Guard on Push-to-Talk Button for tightness.

Note:The Guard is a twist to lock.

If any component does not meet the above inspection,the lapel microphone must be removed from service.

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ClothesClip

RadioCable

Class ASuites FingerPush-to-TalkConnection

Microphone

Speaker Push-to-TalkButton

Guard

Dust Cover forAmplifier R.I.Male Connector

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MAINTENANCE

FUNCTIONAL CHECKS

(AFTER EACH USE and MONTHLY)

1. Attach Lapel Microphone cable to radio.2. Push-to-Talk button and talk3. Release Push-to-Talk button to receive.

MAINTENANCE

Do not attempt repairs beyond those specified in this

manual. Only trained or certified personnel, autho-

rized by MSA, are permitted to maintain and repair this

Lapel Microphone. Lapel Microphone must not be

repaired beyond the manufacturers recommenda-

tions. 29 CFR Part 1910.134, Par. (f) (4) makes these

requirements clear:

Replacement or repairs shall be done only by experi-

enced persons with parts designed for the Lapel

Microphone. No attempt shall be made to replace

components or to make adjustment or repairs beyond

the manufacturers recommendations. Lapel

Microphone shall be returned to the manufacturers or

to a trained technician for adjustment or repair.

Failure to follow this warning may result in serious

personal injury or death.

Replacing Guard for Push-to-Talk Button

Note: Each Lapel Microphone Unit is supplied with Twodifferent Push to Talk Button Guard Rings, A Taller Ring isinstalled at the Factory, The user can remove the TallerRing and replace it with the Shorter Ring. The Taller Ring

Guard provides better protection from accidentally activa-tion of Push to Talk Button. The Shorter Ring Guard allowthe user to activate the Push to Talk Button with Palm ofhand.

1. Turn Guard counterclockwise and lift Guard out ofHousing.

2. Insert Guard into Housing and turn clockwise to lockGuard into Housing. Finger tight.

Should any component of the system fail, the user

must disconnect the Lapel Microphone Cable from the

Radio and then hold the Radio to the Amplifier RI onFacepiece for the Stand Alone operations of the

Radio.

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