2.9 Wearing (Donning) PAPR
To don the
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system, do the following in the order listed:
1. Perform the Pre-Operational Inspection (Section 2.8).
2. Turn on Blower unit and ensure proper airflow (Section 2.4).
3. Secure the Blower unit with Waist Belt to your body (Fig. 14).
4. Ensure airflow into the Headtop.
5. Don the Headtop and adjust the Headgear using the ratchet adjustment knob (Fig. 10).
6. Fit check the Face Seal and adjust tightness for best seal and comfort.
2.10 Removing (Doffing) PAPR
1. Leave the contaminated area and go into a non-contaminated breathable air area.
2. Loosen the Headgear front to back adjustment knob before removing Headtop.
3. Remove Headtop.
4. Unclip Waist Belt and remove from waist.
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OSHA 1910.134 does not require fit testing for loose-fitting face-
pieces, however, excessive facial hair may cause an incomplete
seal. When in doubt remove excessive facial hair where it interferes
with the seal between the users face and the face seal.
Failure to properly connect the Breathing Tube to the Headtop
Assembly and confirm airflow through system to the Breathing
Zone could lead to contaminant exposure resulting in serious
bodily injury or loss of life.
LEAVE WORK AREA IMMEDIATELY IF:
• Any respirator component becomes damaged.
• Airflow into the respirator welding helmet stops or any alarms
sound (Section 2.4).
• Breathing becomes difficult.
• You experience dizziness, nausea or illness.
• You taste, smell or see contaminants inside the respirator.
• If you feel eye or throat irritation
.
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