Respirator Operation - NIOSH RPB T-LINK Manual De Instrucciones

of may create static electricity under
low humidity. Tychem
antistatic agent that is water soluble so
can be washed off with water. For more
information regarding this Dupont
Tychem QC, or SL, contact your
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employer or call 1-800-44-TYVEK.
15. The Zytec fabric may create static
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electricity under low humidity. For more
information on this Zytec
please call one of our Customer Care
Operators on 1-866-494-4599 or visit
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16. This respirator does not provide head
protection. Use 16-511 hard hat shell for
ANSI Z89.1 head protection.
17. This respirator does not provide hearing
protection unless ear muffs (ear
defenders) or ear plugs are be properly
fitted when exposed to noise levels that
exceed OSHA permissible exposure
levels.
18. This respirator does not provide eye
protection. It is recommended that
adequate eye protectors be worn at all
times. 'S' models provide ANSI Z87+ eye
protection.

RESPIRATOR OPERATION

AIR SOURCE
POWERED AIR
Check that the contaminated area is within
the limits of use for a Powered Air Purifying
Respirator and determine the type of
contamination. Once the contamination
level has been confirmed you can then
determine the filter cartridge to be used for
the application, to make sure that you are
sufficiently protected. Make sure that the
is coated in an
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material,
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19. This respirator provides only limited
face protection. Use approved face
protectors when exposed to face hazards.
'S' models provide ANSI Z87+ eye
protection.
20. DO NOT WEAR this respirator if any of
the following conditions exist:

Atmosphere is immediately
dangerous to life or health.

You CAN NOT escape without the aid
of the respirator.
 Atmosphere contains less than 19.5%
Oxygen.
 Work area is poorly ventilated.

Contaminants are in excess of
regulations or recommendations.
21. LEAVE WORK IMMEDIATELY IF:
 Any respirator component becomes
damaged

Airflow stops or slows down
 Breathing becomes difficult
 You become dizzy, nauseous, too hot,
too cold or ill

Vision is impaired
area is well ventilated and that regular air
samples are taken to confirm the atmosphere
stays within the levels recommended by
OSHA and other governing bodies. Follow
the PX4 PAPR Instruction Manual for more
details.
SUPPLIED AIR
Locate the air source in a clean air
environment, always use a filter on the inlet
of your air source. Do not park vehicles
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