REPLACING THE CANISTER
Due to the uncontrolled environment, the canister along with the P100 filter
must be replaced after each use. During use, the length of time the chemicals
in the canister will give protection depends both on the concentration of the
contaminants and the rate of breathing. When the mask is properly adjusted,
leakage as indicated by odor, taste or eye, nose or throat irritation is evidence
that the canister is exhausted. Excessive inhalation resistance is also evidence
that the canister has served its useful life and must be replaced. The wearer
should return immediately to fresh air and attach a new canister. Do not use
canister after the expiration date on label.
USING THE INLET PORT PLUG (Phalanx Alpha Version only)
The design of this gas mask allows the user to wear the gas mask with the can-
ister on either the right side or the left side of the facepiece. The threaded
receptacle on the side of the facepiece opposite from the side on which the
canister is mounted must be sealed off by the inlet port plug. The inlet port plug
must be tightened by turning clockwise onto the threaded inlet port, on which
the canister is creating a seal between cap and facepiece.
MAINTENANCE
This mask must be kept in good condition to function properly. When any part
shows evidence of failure, it must be replaced immediately with the proper part.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
The facepiece assembly (with canister removed) should be cleaned after each
use with MSA Cleaner-Disinfectant Liquid (P/N 697284) (maximum 120˚F).
1. Immerse soiled equipment in the solution and scrub gently with a soft brush
until clean. Take care to clean the exhalation valve in the facepiece and all
other parts that exhaled air contacts.
2. Rinse in plain warm water (maximum 120˚F ) and then air dry.
Cleaning at or below 120˚F will avoid possible overheating and distortion
of parts of the respirator which would require replacement.
STORAGE
This mask, when not in use, should be kept in the container provided.
RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS IN CBA (CHEMICAL - BIOLOGICAL WAR-
FARE AGENT) ATMOSPHERES:
The recommended work environments for this respirator include operations
where exposure to vapor or liquid Chemical Agents or Biological Agents is pos-
sible but not expected, or, for escape from possible CBA contamination and
controlled low level CBA atmospheres which do not exceed the maximum use
concentration as determined by the governing authority.
In the event a maximum use concentration has not been established by the
governing authority, it is recommended that the use of the respirator should be
CAUTION
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