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Safety Regulations
G1 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
US
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Important Notice for Respirator Users and Respiratory Protection Program Administrators
WARNING!
This respirator supplies LIMITED protection.
Before occupational use of this respirator, a written respiratory protection program must be imple-
mented meeting all the local government requirements. In the United States, employers must
comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, which includes medical evaluation, training, and fit testing.
An adequate respiratory protection program must include knowledge of hazards, hazard assess-
ment, selection of correct respiratory protective equipment, instruction and training in the use of
equipment, inspection and maintenance of equipment, and medical surveillance.
This respirator will perform as designed only if it is used and maintained strictly according to the
manufacturer's instructions, labels, and limitations. The Program Administrator and the users must
read and understand these instructions before using or servicing this device.
Do NOT substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configura-
tion specified by MSA.
Examine the respirator regularly and maintain it according to the instructions in this manual. Only
MSA trained repair technicians can do repairs.
If the respirator does not operate as specified in this manual, remove it from service and return it
to an MSA trained repair technician.
This respiratory protective device does not supply oxygen. Use the device only in areas that have
sufficient ventilation.
Use this respirator with the correct air filtration cartridge/canister for protection against specific
chemical and/or particulate contaminants. Do NOT use this device if you cannot make sure that
the air filtration cartridge/canister is applicable for the contaminant. The respirator will not supply
protection unless all inhaled air is pulled through an applicable air filtration cartridge/canister.
N- Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration
as specified by the manufacturer.
O- Refer to Users Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and mainte-
nance 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 Instruc-
tions before donning.
Y-
This respirator provides respiratory protection against inhalation of radiological and nuclear dust
particles. Procedures for monitoring radiation exposure and full radiation protection must be
followed.
Z-
If during use, an unexpected hazard is encountered such as a secondary CBRN device; pockets
of entrapped hazard or any unforeseen hazard, immediately leave the area for clean air.
BB- Not for use for entry into atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
CC- For entry, do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
GG- Direct contact with CBRN agents requires proper handling of the respirator after use. Correct
disposal procedures must be followed.
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.
VV- PAPRS with TC-23C approvals may NOT be used for escape from IDLH atmospheres.
