MSA
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
4. Cleaning and Disinfection
The cleaning and disinfection of the full face masks 3S-R, Advantage AirElite and
Advantage 4000 AirElite is performed in accordance with the cleaning intervals
Section 6.
There are three possible kinds of cleaning:
Using a washing machine
Using an ultrasonic cleaner
Cleaning by hand.
Attention!
Do not use cleaning products containing hydrocarbons or solvents
[e.g. nitro-thinner].
Cleaned parts must not be dried in radiant heat [sun, radiators].
When using a drying cabinet, the temperature must not 60°C.
Perform a tightness test after every cleaning, disinfection and
maintenance or after every exchange of parts.
There are no valves inside the mask.
For cleaning and disinfection it is not necessary to unbutton inner
mask.
(1) Clean mask using lukewarm water and mild cleaning agent (e.g. EW 80) and
thoroughly rinse in running water.
(2) If necessary, disinfect the mask after cleaning.
(3) Dry mask.
(4) Carry out leak test (
Section 5.4).
4.1. Cleaning/Disinfection with a Washing Machine
Please follow the MSA washing agent’s user instructions.
If in any doubt, ask your local MSA contact person.
(1) After cleaning check the two screws for the lens ring. Retighten the screws
hand-tight if necessary.
3S-R AirElite / Advantage AirElite / Advantage 4000 AirElite Full Face Masks
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