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G1 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
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Obey the change-out schedule for air filtration cartridges/canisters.
Use air filtration cartridges/canisters immediately after removal from the packaging.
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Airflow Testing with Air Filtration Cartridges/Canisters
(1) Remove the air filtration cartridge/canister from the packaging.
(2) Make sure that the air filtration cartridge/canister is not damaged. If the air filtration cartridge/
canister is damaged, discard it according to the applicable authorities.
(3) Make sure that the air filtration cartridge/canister is applicable for use against all contami-
nants in the environment.
(4) Look at the label on the air filtration cartridge/canister to make sure that the shelf life has not
expired. If the shelf life has expired, do NOT use the air filtration cartridge/canister. Discard
it according to the applicable authorities.
(5) Remove the green protective plugs from the inlet and outlet ports of the blower assembly.
Keep the protective plugs to use during storage.
(6) Examine the gray gaskets in the inlet ports of the
blower assembly. If either gasket is damaged or
missing, replace it (PN B-60026-002). When
replacing the gaskets, be careful not to cause
damage to the threads of the inlet ports. If the threads
of the inlet ports are damaged, replace the blower
assembly.
(7) Install the air filtration cartridges/canisters in the inlet
ports of the blower assembly, and hand-tighten the
cartridges/canisters. Do NOT tighten the cartridges/
canisters too much.
(8) Discard used air filtration cartridges/canisters
according to the decontamination and disposal proce-
dures set by the applicable authorities.
(1) Make sure that an O-ring in good condition is installed
on the airflow indicator. If the O-ring is damaged or
missing, replace the airflow indicator.