ISTRUZIONI D’USO – USE INSTRUCTIONS –
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNGMODE D’EMPLOI -
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USO -
Οδηγίες -
INSTRUÇÕES DE USO
IST-USO-0906007
Rev. N. 6 del 15/10/2021
IDP107
Pg. 6 di 16
If working in areas subject to risk of explosion spray the mask with an
antistatic spray which is compatible with the eyes and skin and which will not
damage rubber and plastics.
After use, remove the filter (or breathing tube) before cleaning and disinfecting.
6 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
Disassemble the face mask only if it is particularly dirty or if it is difficult to clean by
washing only.
Clean the face mask with warm water and neutral detergent. Do not use organic
solvents for cleaning the visor and the rubber parts. Disinfect the face mask after
every cleaning cycle by soaking it in a disinfectant bath. Use only disinfectants that
will not damage the rubber and plastic components of the mask. Rinse thoroughly
under running water and allow to air dry away from direct sun light and at
temperatures lower than 50°C.
6.1 Procedure for sanitization from COVID19 (circular n ° 5443 of 20-02-2020
of the Ministry of Health).
• Carry out the 1st wash with soap water under running water. Do not immerse the
device.
• Immerse the mask in a solution of water and sodium hypochlorite (0.1% -0.5%),
or ethanol (62-71%) or hydrogen peroxide (0.5%).
• Remove the mask from the solution and do not wash the mask immediately but
let the hypochlorite act for about 10 minutes.
• To clean the polycarbonate screen and the mask body, use a soft cloth.
• Rinse thoroughly with running water and allow to air dry at a maximum
temperature of 50 ° C away from the sun's rays.
7 CONSERVATION, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
7.1 Conservation
After the cleaning and disinfecting operations put the face mask into its original
packaging away from intense light, temperature extremes, humidity or altering
radiation. Avoid stacking or placing objects on top which could deform or damage
the face mask’s profile.
7.2 Storage
New, unused face masks are to be kept in their original packaging away from
excessive humidity and possibly at ambient temperature.
7.3 Transport
Keep masks in their original packaging during transport
8. MAINTENANCE, PERIODIC CHECKS, REPAIRS
8.1 Disassembly
-Unhook straps from visor frame and remove harness.
-Remove screw from bottom of visor frame and take visor out of the face blank.
-Slip the inner half mask out of the speech diaphragm and the exhalation valve
seat and remove.
-Unscrew the speech diaphragm from the inside turning it in an anticlockwise
direction and remove the internal guard taking care not to mislay the sealing O-
rings.
-Unscrew the exhalation valve assembly from the inside turning 60° anticlockwise.
-Remove the equipment connector taking care not to misplace the O-rings.
-Clean the various components, inspect visually paying particular attention to the
rubber gaskets and the inhalation and exhalation valves and, if necessary, replace
damaged or worn parts.
8.2 Assembly
-Rub some silicone grease on gaskets and O-rings.
-Re-assemble the face mask following the steps at point 8.1. backwards taking
care not to damage the inhalation and exhalation valves during assembly.
-Tighten speech diaphragm and exhalation valve assembly.
Make sure all the components have been assembled correctly
.
8.3 Periodic checks and maintenance
The efficiency of the full face mask depends on the maintenance carried out and
the periodic replacement of some of its parts as detailed in the table below:
Part
Work to be carried
Frequency
out
after each
use
every 6
months
once a year
Full
face
mask
(Complete)
Cleaning
Disinfecting
Seal and exhalation valve
test
(1)
(3)
(3)
Equipment
connector
Sealing ring inspection
Sealing ring replacement
(1)
Exhalation
valve
Valve disc inspection
Valve disc replacement
(1)
Inhalation
valve
Valve disc inspection
Valve disc replacement
(2)
(1)
Inner
mask
check valves
Valve disc inspection
(2)
1)
Only random tests if masks are packed airtight.
2)
Also applicable to replacement parts.
3)
Not applicable to masks packed airtight.
No special tools are required for the replacement of the above listed parts.
Valves are identified by the following colours:
- Inner mask inhalation valve: RED
- Mask inhalation valve: YELLOW
- Mask exhalation valve: BLACK
The year of production of the exhalation valves is indicated in Annex "A" to the last
page of this manual.
Operation and seal fit testing require special testing equipment which can be
supplied by KASCO on request.
8.4 Troubleshooting
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Contaminant
filter (or breathing tube) not screwed
on properly
screw until tight
inside face
mask
equipment connector gasket missing,
damaged or incorrectly positioned
reposition or
replace
exhalation valve deteriorated
replace
equipment connector defective or
mounted incorrectly
remount replacing
gasket and/or
connector if
necessary
sealing O-ring deteriorated
replace
Visor misting
inner mask mounted incorrectly
remount
inner mask valves missing or
deteriorated
insert or replace
inhalation valve missing or
deteriorated
insert or replace
Breathing
difficulty
filter/cartridge clogged up/exhausted
replace
valves blocked
replace valve
diaphragms
clean valve seats
Use only original KASCO spare parts for repairs and replacement.
KASCO recommends using authorised service centres for periodic checks, repairs
and maintenance.
9. MARKING
The manufacturer’s name and mask model number are located on either side of
the equipment connector. The mask label is affixed to the inside of the half mask
cover and on the packaging.
Example of the label affixed to the packaging:
1
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
12
4
2
11
2
3
14
13
LEGEND
#
DESCRIPTION
1
Manufacturer's name or logo
2
PPE Conformity to the essential health and safety requirements specified in
Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
3
Notified body which controls finished products in accordance with Regulation
(EU) 2016/425
4
See Use and Maintenance Instructions
5
Relative humidity range (RH) recommended for proper PPE storage
6
Temperature Range recommended for proper storage of PPE
7
Production date
8
Product code (Part Number)
9
Serial number
10
Harmonized Standards used when designing the PPE
11
Full face mask CLASS
12
WEEE disposal (only for PPE equipped with electric/electronic devices
13
Contact information of the manufacturer (shown on the packaging due to lack of
space on the PPE itself)
14
Passive TAG: electronic label (optional)
The PPE, subject of these Use and Maintenance Instructions, has been CE
certified as a Cat III PPE as per
Regulation (EU) 2016/425
and successive
modifications by ITALCERT, Viale Sarca, 336 - 20126 MILAN, Notified Body 0426
The face masks are subject to annual production control according to
Regulation
(EU) 2016/425
by ITALCERT.
Declarations of conformity may be downloaded from our website:
https://kasco.eu/en/download-area/