Response Respirator Selector
for additional
information.
RESPIRATOR FIT TEST
A qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test
must be carried out for each wearer of this
respirator to determine the amount of protec-
tion it will provide.
Respirator fit tests are explained fully in the
American National Standard for Respiratory
Protection
, ANSI Z88.2, which is published
by the American National Standards Institute,
11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York,
10036.
QUANTITATIVE TEST
– If a Quantitative Fit
Test is used, a fit factor that is at least 100
shall be obtained before that respirator is
assigned to an individual.
QUALITATIVE TEST
- If a Qualitative Fit Test
is used, only validated protocols are accept-
able. The individual must pass a test
designed to assess a fit factor of at least 100.
Regardless of facial dimensions and respira-
tor sizing charts, respirator fit testing, either
qualitative or quantitative, must be performed
to ensure the respirator selected provides an
adequate fit.
The user must perform a respirator fit test
and follow all warnings and limitations
specified. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury or death.
PREPARATIONS FOR USE
The following inspection points must be
checked before donning the respirator. A res-
pirator that fails the inspection must not be
used. The respirator must be repaired or
replaced.
1. Neck strap/Headband:
Check to see
that the headband and neck strap still
have their elasticity. Inspect for breaks or
tears and make sure all adjusters are in
place and working properly.
2. Facepiece:
Check facepiece for dirt,
cracks, tears, or holes. Inspect the shape
of the facepiece for possible distortion
that may occur from improper storage
and make sure the rubber is flexible, not
stiff. Also check the yoke for cracks.
3. Inhalation and exhalation valves:
Check
for cracks, tears, distortion, dirt, build-up
of material between valve and valve seat.
4. Cartridge connectors:
Check to make
sure connectors are in place and check
for cracks and damage.
5. Cartridges and filters:
Make sure car-
tridges and filters are clean. Never try to
clean a cartridge or filter by washing it or
using compressed air. Inspect cartridges
for scratches, cracks, or other damage,
particularly the sealing bead around the
bottom.
CARTRIDGE
ATTACHMENT:
Carefully
attach cartridges to facepiece connectors by
first aligning the cutouts on the cartridges
with the lugs on the facepiece connectors
and then turning the cartridge clockwise by
hand until tight. Align the small lug on the
connector with the match-mark located on
the
cartridge
body
(see
Replacing
Cartridges).
DONNING THE RESPIRATOR
To don the Advantage 200LS Respirator, fol-
low the outlined steps:
1. Loosen all the straps by pulling the tab
back on the latch with your finger.
2. Pull the neck strap over your head and
place it around your neck. The neck strap
must lay flat against your neck, not twisted.
3. Place the top portion of the facepiece on
the bridge of your nose and swing the
bottom of the facepiece inward. The face-
piece should fit comfortably around your
nose, mouth and chin.
4. Pull the cradle headband over your head
until it straddles the crown of your head.
The cradle headband must lay flat, not
twisted.
5. Pull the ends of the cradle headband
straps to tighten the cradle around the
crown of your head.
6. Pull the ends of the neck strap to tighten
the neck strap around your neck.
7. Adjust the cradle headband and neck
straps for a comfortable and secure fit.
The straps should be just snug enough so
that no air leaks around the facepiece.
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