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INTRODUCTION
NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION CAUTIONS AND
LIMITATIONS
Note: All cautions and limitations do not apply to all appli-
cations. Refer to the NIOSH approval insert to verify the
applicable cautions and limitations.
Air Purifying Respirator (APR) / CBRN APPLICATION
A – Not for use in atmospheres containing less than
19.5 percent oxygen.
I – Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition
in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
J – Failure to properly use and maintain this product
could result in injury or death.
L – Follow the manufacturer's User's Instructions for
changing canisters.
M – All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted,
used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA,
OSHA and other applicable regulations.
N – Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use
only exact replacement parts in the configuration as
specified by the manufacturer.
O – Refer to User's Instructions, and/or maintenance
manuals for information on use and maintenance of
these respirators.
R – Some CBRN agents may not present immediate
effects from exposure, but can result in delayed
impairment, illness, or death.
S – Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specific
use limitations apply. Refer to User’s Instructions
before donning.
T – Direct contact with CBRN agents requires proper
handling of the respirator after each use and
between multiple entries during the same use.
Decontamination and disposal procedures must be
followed. If contaminated with liquid chemical war-
fare agents, dispose of the respirator after deconta-
mination.
V – Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous
to life and health or where hazards have not been
fully characterized.
W – Use replacement parts in the configuration as spec-
ified by the applicable regulations and guidance.
X – Consult manufacturer’s User’s Instructions for infor-
mation on the use, storage, and maintenance of
these respirators at various temperatures.
Y – This respirator provides respiratory protection
against inhalation of radiological and nuclear dust
particles. Procedures for monitoring radiation expo-
sure and full radiation protection must be followed.
Z – If during use, and unexpected hazard is encoun-
tered such as a secondary CBRN device; pockets
of entrapped hazard or any unforeseen hazard,
immediately leave the area for clean air.
CC – For entry, do not exceed maximum use concentra-
tions established by regulatory standards.
GG – Direct contact with CBRN agents requires proper
handling of the respirator after use. Correct disposal
procedures must be followed.
HH – When used at defined occupational exposure limits,
the rated service time cannot be exceeded. Follow
established canister change-out schedules or
observe End-Of-Service-Life Indicators to ensure
that canisters are replaced before breakthrough
occurs.
QQ – Use in conjunction with personal protective ensem-
bles that provide appropriate levels of protection
against dermal hazard. Failure to do so may result
in personal injury even when the respirator is prop-
erly fitted, used, and maintained.
UU – The respirator should not be used beyond eight (8)
hours after initial exposure to chemical warfare
agents to avoid possibility of agent permeation. If
liquid exposure is encountered, the respirator
should not be used for more than two (2) hours.
Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) / CBRN
Application
A – Not for use in atmospheres containing less than
19.5 percent oxygen.
F – Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if air
flow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight fitting
facepieces or six cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or
helmets.
H – Follow established cartridge and cartridge change
schedules or observe ESLI to ensure cartridges and
canisters are replaced before breakthrough occurs.
I – Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NIOSH Approval Information .............................................2
Instructions for Use and Care ............................................5
General Description ...........................................................7
Size Selection.....................................................................9
Respirator Fit Test ..............................................................9
Preparing the Respirator for Use .....................................11
Donning ...........................................................................15
Negative Pressure Seal Test ............................................16 Removing the Respirator .................................................19
Decontamination ..............................................................19
Cleaning and Disinfecting ................................................21
Inspection.........................................................................23
Storage.............................................................................25
Accessories ......................................................................27
Other Respirator Configurations ......................................31