1. This respirator, when properly fitted and used, significantly reduces, but does
not completely eliminate, the breathing of contaminants by the respirator
wearer. Where excessive airborne contaminant levels are found, respirator
wearers may obtain a higher level of protection from a valve-operated pres-
sure-demand airline respirator or a pressure-demand self-contained breath-
ing apparatus respirator.
If you cannot attain a proper fit, try another mask size and go through the
same steps outlined on page 13 of this manual. If a proper fit is still not
achieved, do not use the respirator.
2. Prior to using this or any respirator, Federal law requires that your employer
measure and monitor airborne contaminant levels in the work area to assure
that concentrations do not exceed those allowed by OSHA, EPA, NIOSH or
ACGIH.
3. Improper respirator use may damage your health and/or cause your death.
Improper use may also cause certain life threatening delayed lung diseases
such as silicosis, pneumoconiosis or asbestosis.
4. Do not wear this respirator if any of the following conditions exist.
- Atmosphere is immediately dangerous to your life or health.
- You CANNOT escape without the aid of the respirator.
- Atmosphere contains less than 19.5% oxygen.
- Work area is poorly ventilated.
- Unknown contaminants are present.
- Contaminants are in excess of regulations or recommendations (as
described in item 2 above).
5. OSHA regulations recommend that you DO NOT wear this respirator until
you have passed a complete physical exam (perhaps including a lung x-ray)
conducted by qualified medical personnel, and have been trained in the res-
pirator’s use, maintenance and limitations by a qualified individual (appoint-
ed by your employer) who has extensive knowledge of Bullard’s LANCER
™
respirator.
6. DO NOT modify or alter this respirator in any manner. Use only NIOSH-
approved LANCER components and replacement parts manufactured by
Bullard for use with this respirator.
Failure to use NIOSH-approved Bullard components and replacement parts
such as lenses, air delivery system, hoses, flow control devices and capes,
voids NIOSH approval, invalidates all Bullard warranties, and may cause
death, lung disease or exposure to other hazardous or life threatening condi-
tions.
7. Inspect all components of this respirator system daily for signs of wear, tear
or damage that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided.
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