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With air flowing into your Respirator fold
back the cape, open the inner bib and place
your fingers on the inner bib and the side of
the helmet at approximately ear position, lift
the helmet and place onto your head.
Regular Capes: Pull the respirator cape
around your body and fasten the snap hooks
on each side of the cape.
Pull the inner bib around your neck and
adjust the elastic cord to ensure a snug fit
around your neck – this helps provide a
barrier to airborne contaminants.
DONNING YOUR APPARATUS
FIGURE 4.1
FIGURE 4.2
FIGURE 4.3
DONNING AND DOFFING
Once you have completed the set up, you are
ready to fit your RPB
®
NOVA 1
®
respirator.
Firstly check inside the helmet to ensure
that it is free of dust, dirt or contaminants.
Always don the helmet with air flowing into
the respirator.
Always check the interior of the respirator for contaminants before
donning. Always don and doff the helmet while outside the work area, keeping the interior
of the helmet clean and free of contaminants. Not doing these steps could expose you to
hazardous materials and contaminants that could impair the function of the respirator.
WARNING
