Dräger X-plore 3300, Instructions For Use Manual

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Use
X-plore 3000 21
3 Use
3.1 Prerequisites
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Follow exactly the valid national regulations relating to the use of
air purifying respirators (in Germany e.g. BGR 190, in Australia
and New Zealand e.g. AS/NZS 1715:2009, in the US e.g. 29 CFR,
Part 1910.134).
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The ambient conditions (in particular type and concentration of the
contaminants) must be known. Use the appropriate respiratory fil-
ters. If the pollutant is not known, only use compressed-air breath-
ing apparatus or an air line system.

Always use two respiratory filters of the same type from a single
pack.

Air purifying respirators may only be used if the air does not pres-
ent an immediate danger to your life or health.

It must be ensured that the surrounding atmosphere cannot
change unfavorably.

Do not use air purifying respirators if there is suspicion of contam-
inants with low warning properties (smell, taste, irritation of eyes
and airways). In this case leave the danger area immediately, as
the half mask can start to leak.

Do not enter unventilated areas such as containers, shafts, or
ducts when wearing this half mask.

Do not use in enriched oxygen atmospheres.

The ambient air must contain
WARNING
Air purifying respirators are NOT to be used if there is any con-
fusion about their intended use or the conditions in which they
are to be used. Observe the following notes when using the air
purifying respirator.
Non-observance can result in severe injuries or even death.
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