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Safety Regulations
PremAire Cadet Escape G1
US
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Safety Regulations
This respirator is certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
1.1
NIOSH Approval Information
This pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is certified by the National Insti-
tute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to
life or health (IDLH):
“Immediately dangerous to life or health” means conditions that pose an immediate threat to life or
health or conditions that pose immediate threat of severe exposure to contaminants, such as radio-
active materials, which are likely to have adverse cumulative or delayed effects on health
[Title 42 CFR, Part 84.2, (Q)].
Certifying Agency Contact Information
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Phone: 800-CDC-4636
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
NIOSH S - Special or Critical User’s Instructions
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Approved for use at temperatures above -25°F (-32°C).
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Approved for G1 configurations only when respirator is supplied with respirable air through an air
supply hose with a minimum length of 8 feet and a maximum length of 300 feet within a pressure
range of 70-110 psig.
A maximum of 12 sections of straight or uncoiled air supply hose may be used in making up the
working length of hose. When using coiled hose, a maximum of six sections may be used and each
section is considered to be 50 feet long. Hose sections vary from 8 feet to 100 feet lengths. The
air-line connection to the apparatus is to be made through approved Quick-Disconnects only. The
purity of the air supply is the responsibility of the user. The respirator is approved only when the
WARNING
Read and follow all NIOSH approval limitations. Misuse can result in serious injury or death.
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Airline Respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with reparable air meeting
the requirements of
CGA C-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.
E- Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified in the User's Instructions
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Contains electrical parts which have not been evaluated as an ignition source in flammable or
explosive atmospheres by MSHA/NIOSH.
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Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
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All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used and maintained in accordance with MSHA,
OSHA and other applicable regulations.
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Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration
as specified by the manufacturer.
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Refer to Users Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance
of these respirators.
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Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to user instruc-
tions before donning.
