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Safety Regulations
G1 Industrial SCBA
US
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Safety Regulations
This SCBA complies with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Healthy (NIOSH) regula-
tion under 42 CFR Part 84 for open circuit self-contained breathing apparatus.
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NIOSH Approval Information
WARNING!
Read and follow all NIOSH approval limitations. Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
This pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is certified by the National Insti-
tute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to
life or health (IDLH):
“Immediately dangerous to life or health” means conditions that pose an immediate threat to life or
health or conditions that pose immediate threat of severe exposure to contaminants, such as radioac-
tive materials, which are likely to have adverse cumulative or delayed effects on health
[Title 42 CFR, Part 84.2, (Q)].
This SCBA is not compliant with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1981. The air
mask should not be used for fire-fighting applications where NFPA compliance is required. If
NFPA 1981 approval is required, use an NFPA 1981 approved G1 respirator.
This SCBA is not NIOSH approved for use against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear
(CBRN) live agents. If NIOSH CBRN agent approval is required, use a NIOSH CBRN agent approved
G1 respirator.
Certifying Agency Contact Information
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Phone: 800-CDC-4636
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
D- Airline 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
J- Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
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 Users Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance
of these respirators.
S- Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to user instruc-
tions before donning.
