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PX4 AIR PAPR
®
WARNINGS!
1.
Do not use this respirator until you
have been trained in the respirators’
use, maintenance and limitations by
a qualified individual (appointed by
your employer) who has extensive
knowledge of the RPB
®
PX4 AIR
®
.
2.
Before using this respirator ensure your
employer has determined that airborne
contaminant concentrations do not
exceed those allowed by applicable
National and Local Government
regulations and recommendations
for Power Air Purifying Respirator.
Government law requires that the
employer measures and monitors
airborne contaminant levels in the work
area.
3.
DO NOT WEAR this respirator if any of
the following conditions exist:
Atmosphere is immediately
dangerous to life or health.
You CAN NOT escape without the aid
of the respirator.
Atmosphere contains less than 19.5%
Oxygen.
Work area is poorly ventilated.
Contaminants are in excess of
regulations or recommendations.
4.
Do not modify or alter this respirator.
Use only parts and components that are
part of the EN 12941: 1998 + A1: 2003
+ A2: 2008 TH2/TH3 P R SL approved
respirator assembly. The use of non
RPB
®
parts voids the EN 12941: 1998
+ A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH2/TH3 P
R SL approval of the entire respirator
assembly.
5.
Inspect all components daily for signs
of damage or wear that may reduce the
level of protection originally provided.
6.
Do not wear this respirator until you
have passed a complete physical
exam, maybe including a lung X-ray
conducted by qualified medical
personnel.
7.
Improper use of this respirator may
cause injury or death. Improper use
may also cause life threatening
delayed lung disease such as silicosis,
pneumoconiosis or asbestosis.
8.
This respirator, when properly fitted and
used, significantly reduces but does not
completely eliminate the breathing of
contaminants by the respirator wearer.
9.
DO NOT use this respirator in poorly
ventilated areas or confined spaces
unless the area is well ventilated and
that the contaminant concentrations
are below those recommended for this
respirator. Follow all procedures for
confined space entry, operation and
exit as defined in applicable National
and Local Government regulations and
recommendations.
10. The RPB
®
PX4 AIR
®
PAPR is not
intrinsically safe. Do not use in
flammable or explosive atmospheres.
Doing so may result in serious injury or
death.
11. Always correctly use and maintain
the lithium ion battery packs. Failure
to do so may cause fire or explosion or
could adversely affect the respirator
performance and result in injury,
sickness or death.
Do not charge batteries with
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