2.4 CORRECTIVE LENSES
Contact lenses may be worn when using this respirator, pro-
vided the user is accustomed to wearing contact lenses.
Spectacles may not be worn when using this respirator, how-
ever spectacle kits which can be used to hold individual cor-
rective lenses are available. (See Accessories.)
3 TO PUT ON THE RESPIRATOR
The following should be performed in an area with unconta-
minated air:
1)
Visually check the unit to make certain that all major
components are in place and in good condition. Make
sure all components on facepiece are secure.
2)
Adjust all the facepiece head straps to their full outward
position. (See Figure 4.)
3)
Put on the facepiece by grasping the head strap har-
ness and with your thumbs through the straps, spread
outward place the Back Pack breathing tubes (if so
equipped) over your head. (See Figure 5 and 5A.)
4)
Push the harness top up your forehead, brushing your
hair upward from the seal area. Continue up and over
your head until the harness is centered at the rear of
your head, and your chin fits into the chin cup.
(See Figure 6.)
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E
E
N
N
G
G
L
L
II
S
S
H
H
To avoid compromising the facepiece-to-face seal only
North spectacle kits should be used.
WARNING
FIGURE 4
Adjusting the Head Straps
FIGURE 5A
Spreading the Head
Strap with the Back Pack
Accessory
FIGURE 6
Placing the Facepiece on Your Head
FIGURE 5
Spreading the Head Strap
