MSA Versa-Hood, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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CONTENTS
NIOSH Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Special User Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Notice for Respiratory
Program Administrators . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembling the Versa-Hood
Respirator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembling Respirator to
Air Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Donning the Respirator . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Adjusting the Adjustable
Valve-Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Respirator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintaining the Respirator . . . . . . . . 7
Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .9
NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION
Cautions and Limitations
A- Not for use in atmospheres con-
taining 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.
D- Airline respirators can be used
only when the respirators are
supplied respirable air meeting
the requirements of CGA G-7.1
Grade D or higher quality.
E- Use only the pressure ranges
and hose lengths specified in
the User’s Instructions.
J- Failure to properly use and
maintain this product could
result in injury or death.
M- All approved respirators shall be
selected, fitted, used, and main-
tained in accordance with
OSHA, and other applicable reg-
ulations.
N- Never substitute, modify, add, or
omit parts. Use only exact
replacement parts as specified
by the manufacturer.
O- Refer to User’s Instructions,
and/or maintenance manuals for
information on use and mainte-
nance of these respirators.
S- Special or critical user’s instruc-
tions and/or specific limitations
apply. Refer to User’s
Instructions before donning.
SPECIAL USER INSTRUCTIONS
(In accordance with Section “S” of
the NIOSH Cautions and Limitations)
Do not use an airline hose length
that is less than 25 feet with the
816283 and 816284 hoods.
The air source must provide at least
6 cubic feet per minute (cfm) to
each hood, and keep the inlet pres-
sure in the correct range for the
specific flow control device select-
ed.
If the pressure at any point in the
supply system is higher than 125
psig, a pressure release mechanism
must be installed. Failure to follow
these precautions may result in
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Do not use the respirator if air cont-
aminants are unknown, immediately
dangerous to life or health, or you
cannot escape without respiratory
equipment. The Versa-Hood
Respirator does not afford protec-
tion if the air source fails. Do not
use the respirator as an underwater
device. The respirator does not
supply oxygen.
If exposed to contaminants which
can be absorbed by the skin, wear
clothing which will prevent the con-
taminant from contacting the skin.
Return to a safe atmosphere and
discard the respirator immediately
if discoloration, crazing, blistering,
cracking or other deterioration of
the respirator system are observed.
Remove the respirator at once if
the flow of air stops or drops
noticeably. Failure to do so may
result in serious personal injury or
death.
Do not don or use the respirator
unless the inlet pressure matches
the specifications. Reduced pres-
sure may result in inadequate air
volume in the hood. Failure to fol-
low this precaution may result in
serious personal injury or death.
Keep this respirator away from hot
sparks and flames. Respirator
materials will burn.
Do not use the respirator if you
cannot see through the lens. Pull
the cover lens off when it gets dirty
or scratched. Pull the tab near your
left eye.
Do not remove the respirator in a
contaminated area. The contami-
nant will stay in the air in the work
area. Return to a safe atmosphere
before removing the respirator.
Failure to follow these precautions
may cause inhalation of the conta-
minant and result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR RESPI-
RATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
ADMINISTRATORS
1. An adequate respiratory protection
program must include knowledge
of hazards, hazard assessment,
selection of proper respiratory pro-
tective equipment, instruction and
training in the use of equipment,
inspection and maintenance of
equipment, and medical surveil-
lance. [See OSHA regulations, Title
29 CFR, Part 1910.134 (b) (1)].
2. This respirator will perform as
designed only if used and main-
tained according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions. The Program
Administrator and the users must
read and understand these
instructions before trying to use or
service this product. We encour-
age our customers to write or call
for information on this product
before using it.
3. This respirator may be used only
after proper instruction and train-
ing in its use as specified in OSHA
regulations [Title 29 CFR, Part
1910.134 (b) (3)].
4. This respirator may not be worn in
an atmosphere which is immedi-
ately dangerous to life or health as
defined in Title 30 CFR, Part 11, or
from which the wearer cannot
escape without the aid of a respi-
rator. Under no circumstances
should the respirator be used as
an underwater device.
5. Use only with an air supply that
meets ANSI (Compressed Gas
Association) specifications. Air
pressure and flow rates must be
within the approved ranges for the
device.
6. Users must wear suitable protec-
tive clothing (see accessories) and
precautions must be taken so that
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