5.1.1
Connecting the Battery Pack
(1)
Line up the key on battery cable plug with the slot in female connector on battery pack.
(2)
Push the plug into female connector and turn to secure.
(3)
Turn the switch located on the battery pack on.
(4)
Attach the retaining clip to your shirt or belt to secure the power cable.
CAUTION!
Return to a safe atmosphere and discard the respirator immediately if the facepiece becomes discolored, crazed, blistered or
cracked, or if other signs of deterioration of the facepiece, motor-blower, filter or battery pack are observed.
Failure to follow this caution can result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
You can breathe through the respirator with the motor-blower off, but breathing resistance may be noticed, as with a negative-
pressure respirator.
5.2
Donning the Facepiece
WARNING!
Make sure the top of the facepiece seal contacts the forehead directly. Make sure there is no hair between the facepiece seal
and your skin.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION!
Cover lenses are installed on the outside of the facepiece lens to protect the plastic surface. Do not use a cover lens in a high
heat environment. High heat can cause the cover lens to distort.
Failure to follow this caution can result in minor or moderate injury.
5.2.1
Adjustable Rubber Harness
(1)
Adjust the facepiece head straps so the end tabs are at the buckles.
(2)
Grip the head-straps between the thumb and fingers with both hands. Insert your chin into the chin cup.
(3)
Pull the facepiece head-straps over your head. Smooth the straps flat against your head.
(4)
To tighten the lower (neck) straps, pull the straps straight back not out.
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