
27
Donning
G1 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
US
7
Donning
WARNING!
If you have a beard, large sideburns, or similar physical characteristics that prevent direct contact
between your skin and the sealing surface of the facepiece, this device may not seal correctly with
your face (refer to NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health
Program, and ANSI Z88.2, Practices for Respiratory Protection). An incorrect facial seal can let
contaminants leak into the facepiece, decreasing or removing respiratory protection. Do NOT use
this device if such conditions exist.
Do a negative pressure seal test before each use and before going into a toxic atmosphere.
Make sure that the correct nosecup is installed in the facepiece. For information about approved
configurations, refer to the G1 PAPR Approval Insert (PN 10192481).
Individuals who wear eyeglasses must use the G1 spectacle kit to guarantee a correct fit. Ordinary
eyeglasses cannot be worn under the facepiece.
Wear impermeable protective clothing to prevent exposure to gases and vapors that can poison
by skin absorption.
Donning, doffing, and testing the negative pressure seal must be done in a safe, nonhazardous,
nontoxic atmosphere.
Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
The rubber neck strap (Model Number 7-2830-1) is not approved for use with the 4-point black
cloth head harness (Model Number 7-3104-1).
(1) Make sure that the respirator is correctly prepared for use. Refer to Section 6 "Preparing for
(2) Make sure that the breathing tube is connected tightly to the facepiece and the blower assembly.
(3) Make sure that the cartridges/canisters are installed correctly in the blower assembly.
(4) Move the power switch to the "ON" position. Make sure that the device operates correctly.
(5) Move the power switch to the "OFF" position.
(6) If possible, ask a buddy to make sure that the respirator is donned correctly (e.g., the head
harness is in the correct position, the blower assembly is in the correct position, the waist belt is
attached tightly, and all components are assembled and tightened correctly).
(11) Move the power switch to the "OFF" position.
(12) Remove the airflow indicator.