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NIOSH Approval Information
Cautions and Limitations
A — Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B — Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C — Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
D —
Air-line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the requirements of
CGA G-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.
E — Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified in the User's Instructions.
G — If airflow is cut off, switch to filter and / or cartridge or canister and immediately exit to clean air.
H —
Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges and canisters are
replaced before breakthrough occurs.
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 cartridges, canisters and / or filters.
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.
P — NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
S — Special or critical user's instructions and / or specific use limitations apply. Refer to User's Instructions before donning.
S- Special or Critical Users Instructions
The wearer must comply with the following MSA respirator use limitations:
1. The limitations outlined in the applicable NIOSH approval.
2. Any applicable limitation contained in a standard established by a regulatory agency (such as OSHA) with jurisdiction
over the wearer.
3. Users must wear suitable protective clothing and precautions must be taken so that the respirator is not worn in
atmospheres that may be harmful to the device.
a. Do not wear for protection against substances withbpoor warning properties or those which generate high heats of
reaction with sorbent material in the filter.
b. Make certain conditions of exposure are within the limits for which the device is approved.
4. Refer to the tables found in Sections A, and B for specific supply hose and pressure limitations for the Abrasi-Blast.
Also, for more detailed information, refer to the approval label as stated below in step 9.
5. The Advantage® 4000 Facepiece is not authorized for use without a nosecup.
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