User Manual

NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION
Cautions and Limitations
A- Not for use in atmospheres containing 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 regula-
tory standards.
H- Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or
observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges and canisters are replaced
before breakthrough occurs.
J- Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in
injury or death.
K- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations
require gas-proof goggles to be worn with this respirator when used
against formaldehyde.
L- Follow the manufacturer’s User Instructions for changing cartridges,
canisters and/or filters.
M- All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and main-
tained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA and other applicable regula-
tions.
N- Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replace-
ment parts in the configuration as specified by the manufacturer.
O- Refer to User’s Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for infor-
mation on use and maintenance of these respirators.
P- NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
S- Special or critical user’s instructions and/or specific use limitations
apply. Refer to User’s Instructions before donning.
S - SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER INSTRUCTIONS
Mixture of Contaminants
NIOSH allows this respirator to be used for protection against a mixture
of contaminants that are present simultaneously, or alternately, against
one contaminant then another (using the same cartridges or filters) if the
mixture meets the following conditions:
• The cartridge/filter must be approved for all contaminants present.
• NIOSH permits mixing of the following contaminants: Organic vapors,
sulfur dioxide, chlorine, ammonia, methylamine, chlorine dioxide, hydro-
gen sulfide, and hydrogen chloride.
• Particulates can be mixed with any other particulate or any gas or
vapor for which the cartridge is approved.
• Contaminants present simultaneously must be below IDLH levels for
the specific contaminants. If anyone contaminant in the mixture
exceeds the IDLH concentration, then the entire mixture must be
treated as IDLH and the respirator cannot be used (except for escape
from particulates with the appropriate filter).
• Mersorb and Mersorb-P100 cartridges can be used against a mixture
of chlorine and mercury that are both present simultaneously, but can-
not be used if alternating between mercury-contaminated atmospheres
and chlorine-contaminated atmospheres.
Mersorb and Mersorb-P100 respirators utilize an end-of-service-life indi-
cator for use against metallic mercury vapor. The small area at the cen-
ter of the inlet surface of each Mersorb cartridge, and the band around
the side of each Mersorb-P100 cartridge, consists of chemically-treated
paper. In use, as the paper is exposed to metallic mercury vapor, it
changes from orange to brown. When the indicator color changes to
brown, the cartridge is beginning to lose its effectiveness against metal-
lic mercury vapor and must be replaced. Thus, the wearer has a constant,
positive check on the condition of his cartridge.
Time Use Limitation
N- and R- series filters shall be limited to 8 hours of use (continuous or
intermittent against particulates). [Service time can be extended by per-
forming an evaluation in the specific workplace setting that demonstrates
(a) that the extended use will not degrade the filter efficiency below 95%
or (b) that the total mass loading of the filter is less than 200 mg.]
1. This device does NOT supply oxygen. Use only in adequately ven-
tilated areas containing at least 19.5 percent oxygen.
2. This respirator must be used in conjunction with the proper chem-
ical or particulate cartridges for protection against specific conta-
minants.
3. DO NOT use when concentrations of contaminants are unknown or
immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). (See the respira-
tor NIOSH approval matrix to determine if this device can be used
for escape from those concentrations.)
4. DO NOT use when appropriate exposure limit (OSHA, PEL, NIOSH
REL, ACGIH TLV, etc.) is not known or when it is below the odor
threshold or any other established warning level for the contami-
nant.
5. Leave area immediately if:
a. Breathing becomes difficult;
b. Dizziness or other distress occurs;
c. You taste or smell contaminant;
d. You experience eye, nose or throat irritation.
6. Use strictly in accordance with instructions, labels and limitations
pertaining to this device.
7. This respirator may not provide a satisfactory seal with certain
facial characteristics, such as beards or large sideburns, that pre-
vent direct contact between the skin and the sealing surface of the
facepiece. Do not use this facepiece if such conditions exist.
8. Never alter or modify this device.
9. This respirator is for use by trained and qualified personnel only.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or
death.
• This respirator/filter provides LIMITED protection. It may help
reduce exposure to airborne biological agents, including H1N1
(swine) flu virus, avian (bird) flu virus, other types of influenza,
SARS, or other bacterial or viral biological agents and help reduce
the risk for influenza infection during a pandemic, but will NOT
eliminate the risk of exposure, infection, illness, or death.
• This respirator/filter is certified by NIOSH to comply with the
requirements specified for the designated filter efficiency level;
however, appropriate authorities have NOT established a safe level
of exposure to biological agents. Therefore, the respirator may
NOT prevent transmission of influenza virus.
• Refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at
www.cdc.gov for guidance on the use of respirators to help
decrease exposure to H1N1 virus or other airborne biological
agents in community, home, and occupational settings. The CDC
recommends fit testing, medical evaluations, and training for opti-
mal effectiveness when a respirator is used in a non-occupational
setting. Neglecting these preparatory measures may cause an
unsafe condition. Respirators used in an occupational setting
MUST be used in accordance with a complete respiratory protec-
tion program as required by OSHA, which includes proper selec-
tion, training, fit-testing, and fit-checking. Detailed information on
a respiratory protection program is available by contacting OSHA
or visiting www.osha.gov.
• Do NOT remove respirator in contaminated areas. The outer sur-
face of the respirator MUST be treated as if it is contaminated at
all times. Tight-fitting safety goggles, or a full-facepiece respira-
tor, may further help prevent transmission of influenza virus.
• The CDC recommends frequent hand washing and wearing gloves
to help prevent transmission of disease due to exposure to sur-
faces where contaminants may be present, and also immediately
following removal of the respirator.
• Do NOT reuse or share maintenance-free respirators. ALWAYS
clean cartridge-style respirators before reuse in accordance with
the instructions provided.
• This respirator/filter is NOT for use by (a) children, or (b) people
with a medical condition that may be adversely affected by using it.
Failure to follow all warnings and instructions can result in serious
personal injury or death.
RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS
The wearer must comply with the following MSA respirator use limita-
tions:
1. Maximum Use Concentration (do not exceed any of the following):
a. 10 times the exposure limit for the contaminants present.
b. Immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) concentration for any
contaminant present.
2. Do not wear for protection against substances with poor warning prop-
erties or those which generate high heats of reaction with sorbent
material in the canister.
3. Do not wear for protection against the following contaminants
regardless of concentration or time of exposure. This far-from-com-
plete list is offered only as a guide to proper evaluation of the many
contaminants found in industry. Contact MSA for further information
on other specific materials.
Acrolein Methyl bromide Phosgene
Aniline Methyl chloride Phosphine
Arsine Methylene chloride Phosphorous trichloride
Bromine Nickel carbonyl Stibine
Carbon monoxide Nitric Acid Sulfur chloride
Diisocyanates Nitro compounds: Urethane or other
Dimethyl sulfate Nitrogen oxides diisocyanate -
Hydrogen cyanide Nitroglycerin containing paints
Hydrogen selenide Nitromethane Vinyl chloride
Methanol Ozone
DO NOT use for urethane paints or other paints containing
diioscyanates because of their poor warning properties. Use against
such contaminants could result in serious or permanent damage to the
respiratory system. Use Air-Supplied Respirators. Failure to follow
these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
4. GMT cartridge users are limited to 10 mpca for a maximum of 60 min-
utes and must use the cartridges immediately after opening the bag.
respirators
instructions
For any additional information, call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular
working hours, or 1-800-MSA-5555 after working hours or during emergencies.
See NIOSH insert for approval information.
This booklet, including the warnings and cautions inside, must be read and
followed carefully by all persons who use or maintain this product, including
those who have any responsibility involving its selection, application, ser-
vice, or repair. This respirator will perform as designed only if used and
maintained according to the instructions. Otherwise, it could fail to perform
as designed and persons who rely on this product could sustain serious per-
sonal injury or death.
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