CLEANING AND INSPECTION
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
All components (facepiece, breathing tubes, motor-blower,
battery pack, and waistbelt) must be thoroughly cleaned
after each use. Clean the respirator after each use with
Confidence Plus
®
Cleaner (P/N 10009971) from MSA.
Refer to the label for use instructions. A solution as effec-
tive as Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution and compatible
with MSA respirator components may be substituted.
Be careful that you do not breathe or touch the conta-
minant in handling the respirator or its parts. Use
equipment designed to protect you from the specific
contaminant. If necessary, dispose of equipment to
protect yourself from the contaminant. Failure to fol-
low this warning can result in serious personal injury
or death.
Note:
The used canisters and LI-SO2 battery must be
removed from the respirator and disposed of as directed
in the Disposal of Battery and Canisters section.
1. Preparing the cleaner:
a. Follow the instructions with the Confidence Plus
Cleaning Solution.
b. If the Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution is not
used, prepare in accordance with the instructions
provided with cleaning products.
2. Disconnect the breathing tube from the facepiece.
3. Clean and disinfect the facepiece. Refer to the face-
piece user’s instruction.
4. Separate the motor-blower, breathing tubes, waistbelt,
and filter or chemical canisters.
5. Inspect the equipment for worn inlet gaskets, dam-
aged threads, cracked plastic components, rubber
parts, worn or frayed belts, or other damaged compo-
nents. Make note of any damaged components and
replace before storage.
6. Use a damp cloth or sponge saturated with
Confidence Plus or equivalent cleaning solution to
wipe the breathing tube and motor-blower clean.
7. Carefully clean the breathing tube connections and
canister ports to remove deposits that could prevent
an airtight seal.
DO NOT submerge the blower assembly. If accidental
submersion occurs, the blower assembly must be
allowed to air dry thoroughly and then tested with the
Airflow Indicator to verify that the motor was not dam-
aged. Failure to follow this warning can result in seri-
ous personal injury or death.
8. Thoroughly wash and rinse the support belt in the
Confidence Plus or equivalent cleaning solution. A soft
brush or sponge may be used.
9. Re-assemble the respirator so that it will be ready for
use.
INSPECTION
1. Examine all hardware to ensure proper condition of
threads, couplings, and adapters.
2. Examine all gaskets and seals and ensure that they
are present and in good condition.
3. Examine the blower assembly and breathing tube
assembly for damage or cracks. Ensure that there are
no loose objects rattling inside the blower assembly.
4. Correct any deficiencies immediately or tag the respi-
rator as in need of repair and remove it from service.
5. Ensure that the unit is working properly before stor-
age.
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