e. Push the plug into the female connector and turn the ring to secure it.
6.2
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Confidence Plus® Germicidal Cleaner (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recommended. Refer to the label for use instructions. A
solution as effective as Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution and compatible with MSA respirator components may be
substituted.
WARNING!
•
Be careful that you do not breathe or touch the contaminant in handling the respirator or its parts. Use equipment designed
to protect you from the specific contaminant.
•
Inspect the respirator after it has been cleaned and sanitized.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING!
There is no recommended method for cleaning or disinfecting the cartridge's internal filter element. Do not attempt to clean the
filter using compressed air, scraping out dust or debris, submerging in a cleaning solution, or other cleaning techniques that
may damage the internal filter element. Damage to the internal filter element will eliminate respiratory protection, resulting in
serious respiratory injury or death.
(1)
Preparing the cleaner:
a) Follow the instructions with the Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution.
b) If the Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution is not used, prepare in accordance with the instructions provided with
cleaning products.
(2)
Remove excess contaminant from the respirator. A vacuum cleaner equipped with high-efficiency filters to prevent
recirculation of contaminant may be used.
(3)
Unthread the motor-blower threaded insert from the facepiece inhalation housing.
(4)
Clean and disinfect the facepiece:
a) Remove filters, cartridges, or canisters from the facepiece.
b) Remove any protective cover lens. This will prevent water from becoming trapped between the primary respirator lens
and the cover lens (the trapped water will obscure vision).
c) Remove the nosecup (if used). This will facilitate cleaning the inside of the facepiece.
d) Remove the exhalation valve cover. This will allow access to the rubber exhalation valve.
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