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North 5500 Air-Purifying Respirator

Fully assembled

Version 9.18.20

Summary of Contents for North 5500

Page 1: ...North 5500 Air Purifying Respirator Fully assembled Version 9 18 20 ...

Page 2: ...n the outside of the respirator with a respirator wipe Do not use any other wipe as it may harm the user or damage the respirator 2 IF the facepiece becomes visibly soiled disassemble and clean by immersion according to the procedures on the next slides Cleaning Equipment 1 Use 3M 504 Respirator Cleaning Wipes when available 2 Use Sani Cloth AF3 Gray Lids if 3M 504 wipes are not available Let the ...

Page 3: ...card and replace if visibly soiled wet or if breathing becomes difficult 2 Inspect headbands for wear Check all elastomer and rubber parts for pliability and signs of deterioration HEPA Filter HEPA Filter Headband HEPA Filter HEPA Filter Basic Facepiece ...

Page 4: ...PA Filter Basic Facepiece Cartridge Connector Cartridge Connector Inhalation Valve Inhalation Valve Exhalation Valve Guard Exhalation Valve Exhalation Valve Seat 6 Wash the facepiece and components in the cleaning solution 7 Rinse components completely in clean warm water then air dry in a clean area The importance of thorough rinsing cannot be overemphasized Detergents or disinfectants that dry o...

Page 5: ...d Exhalation Valve Exhalation Valve Seat 9 Reassemble the facepiece Follow steps 2 through 4 in reverse order Step 3 2 Inspect headbands for wear Check all elastomer and rubber parts for pliability and signs of deterioration Step 2 3 Install Facepiece inhalation connectors Inhalation valves Headband assembly Exhalation valve guard Valve Seat from the facepiece Step 1 4 Install Inhalation valves to...

Page 6: ...1 Place the filter seems on the seems of the respirator 2 Turn the filter clockwise while holding the respirator ...

Page 7: ...Loop Tied Knot Loop Tied Knot ...

Page 8: ...1 Wrap the strap with the knot clockwise around the filter 2 Once you get to the top of the filter expand the loop 3 Pull the loop down over the filter ...

Page 9: ...You may have to adjust nose wing shaper to fit over the valve If possible use children s mask They are easier to handle and fit the respirator better than the adult mask ...

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