MSA Advantage 4000 Series, Operation And Instructions Manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Advantage 4000 APR is an air purifying respirator
intended for use in atmospheres which are not immediate-
ly dangerous to life or health (non-IDLH). This respirator is
intended for applications which may require the user to
enter or exit a hazardous area, or work within the area for
a limited time. Advantage 4000 series APRs are not
approved for use in atmospheres containing CBRN conta-
minants.
The Advantage 4000 Model 4100 consist of a faceblank
mask and head-harness with push-to-connect inlet
assembly, twin-cartridge inlet assembly, or RD40 inlet
assembly.
The Advantage 4000 APR Model 4200 consist of a full-
facepiece mask with twin-port or plugged inlet assembly.
Use of nosecup assemblies provided with Advantage
4000 series APRs is not optional. Properly installed nose-
cup assemblies must be present during use.
Primary faceblanks and head-harnesses are Hycar™ and
cloth, respectively.
METHOD OF OPERATION
Inhaled air is drawn through the canister/cartridge(s)
which contain(s) adsorbents and a filter that removes or
neutralizes specific contaminants. Exhaled air leaves the
facepiece through the exhalation valve.
It is important that the user become familiar with the
application and operation of the Advantage 4000 series
APR Respirator and ensures that it fits properly before
use.
When properly fitted to the user, the Advantage 4000 full
facepiece with nosecup, head harness, and inlet assembly
combined with the appropriate canister/cartridge(s),
becomes a complete respiratory protective device.
The respirator consists of the following subassemblies:
•
full facepiece (with required nosecup assembly)
• head harness
• inlet assembly
• filter canister/cartridge(s)
Facepiece size is identified on the front of the facepiece
on the lower left head harness tab.
Nosecup size is identified on the front of the nosecup on
the lower left (user’s left) side of the baffle.
Note: Facepiece and nosecup size should match.
Advantage 4000 series APRs are not approved for use
in atmospheres containing CBRN contaminants.
Contact MSA at 1-800- MSA-2222 for information
regarding CBRN approved facepieces. Failure to fol-
low this warning can result in serious personal injury
or death.
FILTER(S) / CARTRIDGE(S)
See separate insert for NIOSH Approval Information (P/N
10084702).
ATTACHING FILTER CARTRIDGE
Model 4200 Twin-Port Respirator or Model 4100
Faceblank with Twin-Cartridge Inlet Assembly
1. Carefully attach filter cartridges to facepiece connec-
tors (bayonets).
a. Align the small lug on the connector with the
match-mark on the cartridge body to mate the car-
tridge cutouts with the bayonet lugs.
b. Turn the cartridge
clockwise until tight.
c. (see Replacing Cartridges).
Model 4100 Single-Port Faceblank with RD40 Inlet
Assembly.
1. Thread the cartridge into receptacle.
2. Hand tighten slowly until snug to ensure a good seal
and prevent damage to threads.
Attaching Snap-On Filters
1. Place a filter in each filter
cover. Never load filters
into receptacles.
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