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could provide inadequate impact and respiratory protection.
See Respirator Setup and Care (page
15). See Donning (page 17) for fit information.
VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR ACTIVITY
Verify that the NOVA 1
®
provides appropriate protection for your activity. As applicable, check your
workplace safety program, respiratory protection program, and standards and regulations for your
activity or industry. (See PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS, page 4.)
BEFORE DONNING THE NOVA 1
®
:
Verify airborne contaminants are within recommended limits for respirator use:
Determine the type and level of contamination. Verify that airborne contaminant
concentrations do not exceed those allowed by applicable regulations and
recommendations for supplied air respirators.
Filtering the breathing air:
Once the contamination levels have been confirmed, check to make sure the airline filter is
working correctly. Follow the Radex
®
Airline Filter Instruction Manual.
Make sure the area is ventilated and monitored:
Make sure that the area is well ventilated and that regular air samples are taken to
confirm the atmosphere stays within the levels recommended by governing bodies. It is
recommended to use a GX4
®
Gas Monitor. Follow the GX4
®
Gas Monitor Instruction Manual.
If you have any questions, ask your employer.
DO NOT ENTER THE WORK AREA
if any of the following conditions exist:
Atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life or health.
You cannot escape without the aid of the respirator.
Atmosphere contains less than 21% ±1% oxygen.
A flammable or explosive atmosphere is present when used with systems including
electrical parts that are not intrinsically safe, 09-502 L4
™
Light, 09-903 NOVA TALK
™
.
Contaminants are in excess of regulations or recommendations.
Contaminants or contaminant concentrations are unknown.
Work area is poorly ventilated.
The temperature is outside the range of -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F).
LEAVE THE WORK AREA IMMEDIATELY IF:
Any product component becomes damaged.
Vision is impaired.
Airflow stops or slows down.
Breathing becomes difficult.
You become dizzy, nauseous, too hot, too cold, or ill.
Your eyes, nose, or skin become irritated.
The work area is a confined space (unless proper measures are taken for confined spaces).