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Introduction
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Cautions and Limitations
A — Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B — Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C — Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
F —
Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight fitting facepieces or six cfm
(170 lpm) for hoods and / or helmets.
I — Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
J — Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
L — Follow the manufacturer's User's Instructions for changing cartridges, canisters and / or filters.
M —
All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other
applicable regulations.
N —
Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the
manufacturer.
O — Refer to User's Instructions, and / or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators.
P — NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
FF —
Respirators are to be fit tested prior to use with the heaviest cartridges, canisters, filters and/or accessories intended to
be used. Fit testing should also be conducted while wearing all personal protective equipment intended to be used. See
User's Instructions for fit test requirements.
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Important Notice for Respiratory Protection Program Administrators
(1)
Before occupational use of this respirator, a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the
local government requirements. In the United States, employees must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, which
includes medical evaluation, training, and fit testing.
(2)
An adequate respirator protection program must include knowledge of hazards, hazard assessment, selection of proper
respiratory protective equipment, instruction and training in the use of equipment, inspection and maintenance of
equipment, and medical surveillance. (See OSHA regulations, Title 29 CFR, Part 1910.134, Sub-part I par. 1910.134 (b)
(1)).
(3)
This respirator will perform as designed only if it is used and maintained strictly according to the manufacturer’s
instructions, labels, and limitations. The Program Administrator and the users must read and understand these
instructions before trying to use or service this product. We encourage our customers to write or call for information on
this product before using it.
(4)
This respirator shall not be worn in an atmosphere which is immediately dangerous to life or health (from which the wearer
cannot escape without the aid of a respirator). Under no circumstances should the respirator be used as an underwater
device.
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