MSA Advantage 4000 Series, Operation And Instructions Manual

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DONNING
DONNING THE FACEPIECE WITH RUBBER HARNESS
1. Loosen the harness straps until the end tabs are at
the buckle. Grasp the harness straps.
2. Insert chin into the chin
cup.
3. Pull the harness back over head.
4. Pull the back of harness downward toward the neck
until it’s centered at the back of your head.
5. If necessary, hold the center of the facepiece inlet
assembly with one hand and position the harness with
the other hand, until obtaining a firm and comfortable
fit against the face at all points.
DO NOT carry or support the Advantage 4000 APR by
cartridges or filters. They are not intended to be load
bearing components.
6. Tighten the neckstraps so that the mask fits snugly
against the face.
Note: Make sure the back
of the harness is centered
on the back of the head.
7. The top two harness straps must be flat against the
top of head.
Note: Both top straps should be adjusted with button in
the same position so straps are equal in length.
8. If the mask does not feel snug, loosen the bottom
straps and reposition the back of the harness. Make
sure that the back of the harness is positioned on the
back of the head. If the mask does not become snug
against the face, remove the mask and adjust the
length of the top two straps.
Adjusting the Top Straps
1. Remove the strap from the button by pulling the loose
end of the strap away from the button.
2. Move the slide away
from the lens ring to
allow the strap to slide
through the lens ring
connection. Adjust the
length of the strap.
Secure the strap in
position by pulling the
strap onto the button.
3. Smooth the straps so that they are flat. Move the slide
so that it is located at the lens ring connection.
NEGATIVE PRESSURE SEAL TEST
The Negative Pressure Seal Test must be performed each
time the facepiece is donned. A good face-to-facepiece
seal must be verified before entering a hazardous area.
Perform the test as follows:
1. Ensure respirator is assembled properly.
2. Block off canister/cartridge(s) inlet using the palm(s) of
the hand(s).
3. Inhale gently and hold breath for 10 seconds. If the
seal is good, the facepiece will collapse and remain
collapsed against face. Remove hands and breathe
normally.
4. If the facepiece did not remain collapsed during the
test, or any leakage is noticed, readjust straps and
perform Negative Pressure Seal Test again.
5. If this does not correct the leak, the mask will not pro-
vide protection. If the leakage is from the face seal, a
different size mask may provide a good seal. If other
than face seal leakage is detected, the condition must
be corrected before performing another test.
This device may not seal properly with your face if you
have a beard, gross sideburns, or similar physical
characteristics (see ANSI Z88.2). An improper facial
seal may allow contaminants to leak into the face-
piece, reducing or eliminating respiratory protection.
Do not use this device if such conditions exist. The
negative pressure seal test must be conducted and
passed before each use. Never remove the facepiece
except in a safe, non-hazardous, non-toxic atmos-
phere. Failure to follow this warning can result in seri-
ous personal injury or death.
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