MSA Advantage 4000 Series, Operation And Instructions Manual

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STORAGE
Store only undamaged respirators for further use. When
not in use, store the respirator in cool, dry, and clean
ambient air.
Do not distort the facepiece during storage. When dispos-
ing of the respirator or its components, do so in accor-
dance with local, state, and federal regulations. Discard
the canister/cartridge(s) if the original bag or carton is
opened or damaged. For gas mask application only, see
Storage and Shelf Life information below.
SHELF LIFE
Follow the shelf life expiration date stamped on the car-
ton, bag, and/or canister/cartridge(s) as applicable. The
expiration date will only apply if factory sealed and
undamaged or the proper procedure is followed, other-
wise the canister must be discarded.
DO NOT use an expired canister/cartridge(s). Failure
to follow this warning can result in serious personal
injury or death.
Storage and Shelf Life for Canister Part Numbers
10059903, 10067469, and 10067470 Stored Outside the
Original Foil Packaging:
These canisters have a 5 year shelf life with the expiration
date printed on the foil bag. The canisters may be stored
outside the original factory packaging by using the follow-
ing procedure:
Approved Storage Configurations Outside the Original
Foil Packaging
Storage using the supplied cap/plug component
1. Remove the canister from the box and bag.
2. Locate the white block on the canister label.
3. Mark on the canister, in the white block, an expiration
date of 1 year (for formaldehyde canister an expiration
date of 6 months) from the date the canister was
removed from the packaging. This expiration date
must not to exceed the original expiration date printed
on the foil packaging.
4. Using the enclosed cap and plug assembly as shown
in Figure A, place the cap end over the threaded outlet
of the canister as shown in Figure B.
5. Insert the plug end on the inlet of the canister as
shown in Figure C.
6. Using thumbs, press in the center of both the cap and
the plug ends to ensure the cap/plug is firmly in place
and the canister is sealed.
7. Discard cap/plug after each use.
Storage in user supplied case
1. Remove the canister from the box and bag.
2. Locate the white block on the canister label.
3. Mark on the canister, in the white block, an expiration
date of 1 year (for formaldehyde canister an expiration
date of 6 months) from the date the canister was
removed from the packaging. This expiration date
must not to exceed the original expiration date printed
on the foil packaging.
4. The canister must be attached to the facepiece with
the plug side of the cap and plug component secured
into position.
5. The respirator must be placed upright in the plastic
case.
• 10075204 Phosphine/Ammonia/Chlorine/P100
• 10075205 Hydrogen Flouride/P100
• 10075206 Formaldehyde/Acid Gas/Chlorine
Dioxide/Escape from Hydrogen Sulfide/P100
• 10075207 Organic Vapor/P100
6. Ensure the lid is snapped tight and the case is closed.
DO NOT store the canister above 120°F. Failure to fol-
low this warning can alter the performance of the can-
ister and result in serious personal injury or death.
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