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Do not use the Z-LINK
®
for welding without the Auto Darkening
Protection Filter in place. Do not weld with only the grinding lens. Improper use may cause
blindness or other permanent eye damage.
WARNING
See the “Respirator Setup and Care” section for more specific cleaning instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES OR ENVIRONMENTS
Welding
See Operator Setup and Use - Z-LINK+
®
Welding Configuration (page
26) and ADF Operation (page
31) for important safety-related use and care information. Check the prescribed shade level for your
welding application and adjust your auto-darkening filter accordingly (see table with recommended
shade levels, page 33). Never place the auto-darkening welding filter (ADF) on hot surfaces. Do
not expose the ADF to liquids and protect it from dirt. See ADF storage, maintenance, and cleaning
information (page 32). Make sure the helmet completely blocks any accidental light. Make sure light
can only enter the front of the helmet through the viewing area of the auto-darkening welding filter.
Welding and Grinding
For welding and grinding applications that produce sparks, be sure to use the FR (Fire Retardant)
specific model of the PX4 AIR
®
with the FR belt and spark arrestor in place, see the PX4 AIR
®
Instruction Manual. Use a RPB
®
Zytec
®
face seal or shoulder cape for protection from sparks, debris,
and light flashes. Make sure all skin, such as the neck, is covered to prevent UV radiation and burns.
Confined Spaces
If this respirator is used in confined spaces, ensure the area is well ventilated and that all
contaminant concentrations are below those recommended for this respirator. Follow all procedures
for confined space entry, operation, and exit as defined in applicable regulations and standards.
Welding in Confined Spaces
Welding in a confined space can present an atmospheric hazard due to the generation of
contaminants and displacement of oxygen. A pressure-demand SCBA or a multifunctional pressure-
demand supplied-air respirator with self-contained air supply shall be used during welding in
confined spaces when welding can reduce the ambient oxygen level and supplemental ventilation
and atmospheric monitoring are not provided according to 29 CFR 1910.146 and ANSI/ASSE Z117.1.
For more information on respirator types refer to annex A.2 of Z88.
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