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Cleaning and Disinfecting
G1 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
US
If the device has heavy smoke residue or dirt accumulation, use a sponge soaked with a mild soap
solution or a soft/medium bristle brush to remove deposits that can interfere with operation of the
PAPR.
If the Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner is not used, wash components in a mild cleaning solution
and make sure to rinse them fully. When cleaning the respirator in normal weather, submerge the
facepiece in a germicide solution for the manufacturer's recommended time.
(1) Remove the air filtration cartridges/canisters.
(2) Discard air filtration cartridges/canisters according to
federal, state, and local regulations.
(3) Turn the battery cap assembly counterclockwise to
loosen and remove it.
(4) Remove the battery, and do one of the following:
• For single-use (Li-SO
2
) batteries, refer to Section 11.1
• For rechargeable (NiMH) batteries, refer to Section 11.2
"Charging Rechargeable (NiMH) Batteries" or
Section 11.3 "Discarding Rechargeable (NiMH)
Batteries".
(5) Use the instructions on the label to prepare a solution
of Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner
(PN 10009971) in a bucket or sink.
(6) Loosen the breathing tube handwheel and remove
the breathing tube from the APR adapter.
