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IMPORTANT
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL, TRAINED AND FAMILIAR WITH WEARING BREATHING
APPARATUS
CE regulations apply to full equipment in the CE configurations certified by the notified bodies that have conducted the EU-type
examinations.
Failure to comply with this procedure immediately invalidates the CE marking
.
HONEYWELL RESPIRATORY SAFETY PRODUCTS is continuously endeavouring to improve all its products and the equipment
supplied is subject to change without notice. Consequently, the information, illustrations and descriptions provided in this
document may not be used as a reason to demand the replacement of equipment.
Being in possession of these instructions does not automatically authorise the holder to use breathing apparatus; only
appropriate training will enable safety procedures to be followed.
HONEYWELL RESPIRATORY SAFETY PRODUCTS accepts no liability if the recommendations contained in this document are not
followed.
The recommendations in boxes have the following meanings:
IMPORTANT
Failure to follow the instructions in boxes could seriously damage the equipment used and put
the user in danger.
NOTE
Failure to follow the instructions in boxes could lead to incorrect use of the equipment and result
in damage to the equipment.
PROTECTION AND USAGE CATEGORIES
OPTI
-FIT
CL2
full-
face masks are manufactured in strict compliance with European standard EN 136:1998. The protection category and the
type of application of these masks depend upon the respiratory equipment that is used with them.
OPTI
-FIT
CL2
masks with a threaded Rd40
x 1/7" connector can be used with an approved filter cartridge which is in com
pliance with
European standards EN 143 or EN
14387.
OPTI
-FIT
TWIN CL2
masks can be used with T-SERIES filters in compliance with European standards EN 143 or EN
14387.
Only OPTI
-FIT
CL2
masks might also be connected
to other respiratory protection equipment from HONEYWELL RESPIRATORY SAFETY
PRODUCTS which allows the use of full face mask EN 136:1998 in accordance with the specifications given in the user instruc
tions for each
of these devices.
The full-face masks of class 2 are intended for general use.
The OPTI-FIT masks must only be used in accordance with the instructions given here. Incorrect
use might entail danger to life or limb.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
•
The
OPTI
-
FIT mask should never be used on its own. It must be used with a respiratory protection equipment that meets the respective
CE standards.
•
When used with a filter or a filtering device, the mask must, in compliance with the current national laws, not be used in an atmosphere
deficient in oxygen.
•
To prevent the risk of hypoxemia, the oxygen concentration in the ambient atmosphere must not drop below 17% by volume.
•
To prevent the risk of hyperoxemia, the oxygen concentration in the ambient atmosphere must not rise above 21% by volume.
•
When used with devices providing an independent source of air, the air released by these devices must be of a breathable quality in
compliance with EN 12021.
•
Limitations of use of the entire respiratory protective equipment
depend on the actual device attached. Please consult the user manual
delivered with this equipment for details.
•
Please consult the supplier, if you have any doubt as to whether the respirator is suitable for the work at hand.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Unpacking instructions
•
Carefully remove the mask from the packaging.
•
Check that the equipment is complete and free of damage. Immediately contact your supplier in case of deterioration or missing items. The mask
must not be used if it is damaged or incomplete.
Storage
•
Do not store in temperatures below -
20°C or above +50°C or in an atmosphere with a relative humidity above 90%.
•
Store the mask in its original packaging or in
a sealed container so that it is protected from sun and dust.
•
Shelf life of the correctly
stored mask is 12 years from the date of manufacturing.
Pre-use checks
•
Read the user instructions for the device attached to the mask.
•
Make sure that the mask is not damaged.
Donning the face mask (compare figures at the beginning of instructions)
1.
Pull neck strap over head, with visor of mask facing downwards (fig. 1).
2.
Pull bottom of mask un
der chin, and harness over head
(fig. 2)
or attach the mask to the helmet.
3.
Position the centre of head harness on the back of your head and progressively tighten the
harness starting with the upper and then with the
lower straps. Do not overtighten (fig. 3 to fig. 5).
4.
Place palm of hand over mask connector, breathe in
and hold breath. The mask should collapse onto face and remain so as long as breath is
held. This helps to make sure that an effective seal is achieved. If the mask moves away from your face whilst breath is held, readjust head
harness straps and repeat air tightness test (fig. 6).
