Requirements For Use - MSA ADVANTAGE 3200 Manual De Instrucciones

Notice!
The instruction manual describes the proper use
of the product and serves to prevent hazards. It
must be read and followed.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the
product are voided if the product is not used and
serviced in accordance with the instructions in this
manual.
Choice and use of respiratory protective devices
are beyond the control of MSA but are the respon-
sibility of the user. Therefore, the liability of MSA
covers only the consistent quality of this product.
The above does not alter statements regarding the
warranties and conditions of sale and deliveries.
1 Designation, Marking and
Application
1.1 Designation
ADVANTAGE 3211 (S) small
ADVANTAGE 3221 (M) medium
ADVANTAGE 3231 (L) large
ADVANTAGE 3212 (S) small
ADVANTAGE 3222 (M) medium
ADVANTAGE 3232 (L) large
The full face masks are in accordance with
Directive 89 / 686 / EEC. The type test appro-
vals were performed at:
Berufsgenossenschaftliches
Arbeitssicherheit, BIA D-53754 St. Augustin.
1.2 Marking
ADVANTAGE 3211
ADVANTAGE 3221
ADVANTAGE 3231
on faceblank
1.3 Application
The Full Face Mask is not a complete respiratory
protective device by itself, but serves as face-
piece.
It is only used for valve breathing (two-way
breathing) and serves as facepiece according to
EN 136 class 2 for pairs of respiratory filters of the
MSA ADVANTAGE series.
The relevant instructions for use of these filters
and applicable national
regulations must be observed.
1.4

Requirements for Use

For safety measures that must be taken when
using respiratory protective equipment, observe
the respective local regulations. When using the
mask in potentially explosive atmospheres, it must
be treated with an antistatic spray, or a water
screen must be used. The full face masks of the
ADVANTAGE series are available in different sizes.
Users must be equipped with the proper size
mask. Users with facial hair like beards or
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Institut für
ADVANTAGE 3212
ADVANTAGE 3222
ADVANTAGE 3232
standards and
sideburns are not likely to achieve a tight seal
since the hair will break the facepiece-to-face-
seal. In order to achieve a tight fit for people
requiring protective eyewear, the ADVANTAGE
spectacle kit must be used.
The use as filtering device is subject to the
following limitations:
• The type and concentration of the hazard in the
ambient atmosphere must be known to the
extent that use of a filtering device is permis-
sible. The suitable type and class of filter must
be selected.
In case of the following, leave the work area imme-
diately and remove the filtering device in a clean
air area:
• Traces of odor, taste or irritation
• Breathing difficulty
• Exhaustion or dizziness