INTRODUCTION
NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION
1. Protection
P100—Particulate Filter (99.97% filter efficiency level)
effective against all particulate aerosols.
N95—Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level)
effective against all particulate aerosols free of oil;
time use restrictions may apply.
R95—Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level)
effective against all particulate aerosols; time use
restrictions may apply.
AM - Ammonia
CD - Chlorine dioxide (escape)
CL - Chlorine
FM - Formaldehyde
HC - Hydrogen chloride
HF - Hydrogen fluoride
HS - Hydrogen sulfide (escape)
MA - Methylamine
MV - Mercury vapor
OV - Organic Vapor
SD - Sulfur dioxide
SA - Supplied Air
2. Cautions and Limitations
A. Not for use in atmospheres containing less than
19.5 percent oxygen.
B. Not for use in atmospheres immediately danger-
ous to life or health.
C. Do not exceed maximum use concentrations
established by regulatory standards.
H. Follow established cartridge and canister change
schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that car-
tridges and canisters are replaced before break-
through occurs.
J. Failure to properly use and maintain this product
could result in injury or death.
K. The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration regulations require gas-proof gog-
gles be worn with this respirator when used
against formaldehyde.
L. Follow the manufacturer’s Users Instructions for
changing cartridges and/or filters.
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 User’s Instructions and/or maintenance
manuals for information on use and maintenance
of these respirators.
P. NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as
surgical masks.
S. Special or critical user’s instructions and/or specif-
ic use limitations apply. Refer to User’s
Instructions before donning.
S-SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USERS INSTRUCTIONS
The respirator must not be worn in atmospheres which
exceed any of the following limitations:
1. Maximum use concentrations
a. Full facepiece and hood PAPRs: 1000 times the
exposure limit for the contaminants present.
b. Half-facepiece PAPRs: 50 times the exposure limit
for the contaminants present.
c. 1000 parts per million organic vapors (for organic
vapor respirators).
2. The limitations outlined in the applicable NIOSH
approval.
3. Any applicable limitation contained in a standard
established by a regulatory agency (such as OSHA)
with jurisdiction over the wearer.
4. Do not use for respiratory protection against the fol-
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TAL 209 (L) Rev. 1 - 10040590
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Niosh Approval Information ...............................................2
Special or Critical User Instructions ..................................2
Description.........................................................................5
Combination Cartridges.....................................................5
Principle of Operation........................................................5
Unpacking and Inspection.................................................7
Removing and Installing Combination Cartridges.............7
Replacing the Cartridge.....................................................7
Lithium Battery Packs .......................................................7
Assembling the Support Belt to Motor-Blower .................7
Assembling the Saranex Hood PAPR ...............................9
Adjusting the Hood Suspension........................................9
Installing the Hood Suspension.........................................9
Donning the Saranex Hood PAPR...................................10
Donning Advantage 3000 (Model 3100) Respirator ........10
Donning the Respirator with Plastic Advantage Harness 10
Replacing the Filter, Chemical Cartridges, or
Combination Cartridges, and Battery Pack.....................11
Respirator Use Limitations in CBA..................................11
Decontamination..............................................................12
Cartridge Change-Out Schedule .....................................12
CBA Hood........................................................................12
PAPR Subassemblies ......................................................13
OPTIMAIR
®
6A PAPR with Tyvek Hood ...........................14
Advantage 3000 Facepiece Assemblies/Components ...15
Summary of Contents for OptimAir 6HC
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