TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4 - 10090982
MAINTAINING THE RESPIRATOR
MAINTAINING THE RESPIRATOR
A maintenance program must be
established. This program must
include cleaning and sanitizing, com-
ponent inspection and replacement of
worn or damaged parts. See the
appropriate parts lists for correct
replacement part numbers.
Only trained personnel are to main-
tain the respirator. Use only genuine
MSA parts. Do not make repairs or
design modifications other than as
recommended by MSA or NIOSH
certification will be voided.
FILTER AND BATTERY PACK
Service Times
Filter and battery pack (P/N 10090978)
are designed to supply a minimum of
four cubic feet per minute (cfm) of res-
pirable air to the facepiece for a shift.
Actual service time may vary; however,
air flow must not drop below 4 cfm.
Factors which will affect how long the
filter can be used include the type and
concentration of the contaminant. If
breathing resistance is noticeable,
replace the filter.
1. Replacing the filter:
The filter is not designed to be
cleaned and reused. Do not try to
clean the filter. You may damage the
inside of the filter and eliminate res-
piratory protection, resulting in seri-
ous respiratory injury or death.
Do not remove the filter in a con-
taminated area. Return to a safe
atmosphere and remove any con-
taminant from the surface. Do not
remove the filter while the motor-
blower is running. With the filter
removed, contamination from the
surfaces of the respirator can be
drawn into the facepiece. Failure to
follow this warning can result in
serious respiratory injury or death.
a. Turn the motor-blower off.
b. Clean the surface of the filter.
c. Turn the filter counter-clockwise
(left) and unthread it from the
motor-blower.
d. Ensure the
gasket located
in the air intake
hole on the
side of the
motor-blower
is in place.
Do not install the filter or use the
respirator if the gasket is missing or
appears damaged. Failure to follow
this warning can cause the contami-
nant to be drawn into the respirator
and can result in serious respiratory
injury or death.
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