Use limitations
2
. Press the respirator
against your face
with the nosepiece
on the bridge of your
nose.
» Dw NOT }se the |esuy|tw| w| ezte| w| sty yz
contaminated area under the following circum-
stances:
HALF MASK
RESPIRATOR
This respirator helps protect against certain par-
ticles.
Misuse may result in sickness or death.
For
proper use, see supervisor, instructions or contact us.
– Atmosphere contains less than 19.5% oxygen
– Atmosphere contains oil aerosols if using N
protection class respirator
– For protection against gases or vapors
– Contaminants or their concentrations are
unknown or immediately dangerous to life or
health
– Concentrations or contaminants exceed maxi-
mum use concentrations in applicable OSHA
standards or applicable government regula-
tions or 10 times the PEL (Permissible Exposure
Limit), whichever is lower
3
. Place the top band
high on the back
of your head. Move
the bottom band
over your head and
position it below your
ears.
Important
Before use, the wearer must read and understand
these user instructions. Keep insert for reference.
Use for
Solids such as those from processing minerals, coal,
iron ore, flour and certain other substances. Liquid
or non-oil based particles from sprays that do not
also emit oil aerosols or vapours.
– For sandblasting, paint-spray operations,
asbestos
4
. Using both hands,
mould the nosepiece
to the shape of your
nose.
» Dw NOT mwyxy w| mys}se the |espirator.
» Dw NOT }se the |esuy|tw| wyth be|s w| wthe|
facial hair that interferes with direct contact
between the face and the edge of the respirator,
or any other conditions that may prevent a good
face-seal.
Do not use for
Paint spray, oil aerosols, gases, vapors, asbestos or
sandblasting. This respirator does not supply oxygen.
Use instructions
WARNING:
5
. Test the fit. Cup
both hands over
the respirator and
exhale vigorously. If
air flows around your
nose, tighten the
nosepiece. If air leaks
around the edges,
reposition the bands
for better fit.
» Fyl}|e tw xwllww ll yzst|}~tywzs z lymyttywzs
concerning the use of the respirator and/or
failure to wear the respirator for the whole dura-
tion of exposure to contaminants can seriously
reduce the performance characteristics of the
respirator and lead to illness, injury or death.
» Bexw|e }se, the we|e| m}st xy|st be t|yze by
the employer in the correct use of the respirator
in accordance with applicable safety and health
standards.
» OSHA stz|s yz~l}yz{ 29 CFR 1910.1v4(e)
(5) and CSA standard Z94.4-93 require that the
wearer be fit-tested. Before occupational use of
this respirator a written respiratory protection
program must be implemented meeting all the
local government requirements. In the United
States employers must comply with OSHA 29
CFR 1910.134 which includes medical evaluation,
training, and fit testing.
This respirator helps protect against certain
contaminants. It may not eliminate the risk of
contracting disease or infection. Misuse may result
in sickness or death. Materials which may come into
~wzt~t wyth the we|e|’s skyz ~w}l ~}se lle|{y~
reactions to susceptible individuals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION or assistance please
contact with Manufacturer.
6
. Fit-check the face-
seal as follows:
– Place both hands
over the respirator
without disturbing
its position.
– If the respirator is
not fitted with an
Fitting instructions
Follow these instructions each time respirator is
worn.
1
. Hold the respirator
in one hand with the
nosepiece at your
fingertips, allow-
ing the headbands
to hang below your
hand.
exhalation valve,
exhale sharply.
– If the respirator is fitted with an exhalation
valve, inhale sharply (a negative pressure
should be felt inside the respirator).
– If you detect air-leaks, readjust the head straps
and/or the position.
» Dys~| the |esuy|tw| z |eul~e wyth zew wze yx:
– Excessive clogging of the respirator causes
breathing difficulty.
– The respirator becomes damaged.
» Leve the ~wztmyzte |e yx yzzyzess,
irritation or other distress occurs.
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