MSA OptimAir TL PAPR, Operating Manual

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6 Cleaning and Inspection
6.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting
All components must be thoroughly cleaned after each use. Clean the OptimAir TL with Confidence Plus® Cleaner (P/N
10009971) from MSA. Refer to the label for use instructions. A solution as effective as Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution and
compatible with MSA respirator components may be substituted.
WARNING!
DO NOT inhale or touch the contaminant when 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 follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The used cartridges must be removed from the respirator and disposed of as directed in the Cartridges section of this
user’s instruction manual.
(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 hood or facepiece.
(3) Clean and disinfect the hood or facepiece.
a) Use a damp cloth or sponge saturated with Confidence Plus or equivalent cleaning solution to wipe the hood or
facepiece material clean.
NOTE: Refer to the facepiece instructions for detailed facepiece decontamination instructions.
(4) Separate the motor-blower, breathing tube, waist belt, and cartridges.
(5) Inspect the equipment for damaged threads, cracked plastic or rubber components, worn or frayed belts, or other
damaged components.
(6) Inspect the hose for tears or holes.
(7) Use a damp cloth or sponge saturated with Confidence Plus or equivalent cleaning solution to wipe the breathing tube
and motor-blower clean.
NOTE: Cartridge receptacle plugs are available as an accessory to help protect the motor
blower assembly during cleaning (PN 10081414).
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