Respirator Use Limitations - MSA ADVANTAGE 1000 Instrucciones De Uso

• Do NOT remove respirator in contaminated areas. The outer surface of
the respirator MUST be treated as if it is contaminated at all times.
Tight-fitting safety goggles, or a full-facepiece respirator, 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 surfaces
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 per-
sonal injury or death.

RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS

The wearer must comply with the following respirator use limitations:
1. MAXIMUM USE CONCENTRATION - Do not exceed maximum use con-
centrations established by regulatory standards.
2. The limitations outlined in the applicable NIOSH approval.
3. For respirators with class P filters: Replace filters when excessive breath-
ing resistance occurs while inhaling.
4. For respirators with chemical canisters:
a. Users must follow an appropriate canister change-out schedule devel-
oped by a qualified professional. The change-out schedule must take
into account all factors that may influence respiratory protection includ-
ing specific work practices and other conditions unique to the work
environment. Canisters equipped with an end-of-service-life indicator
for a specific contaminant present must be replaced when the indicator
changes to the specified color or sooner if using the respirator against
a mixture and the canister change-out schedule specifies an earlier
replacement.
b. If using the respirator against substances having poor warning proper-
ties, over exposure can occur without user awareness. Take appropriate
precautions to prevent over exposure, which may include an earlier can-
ister change-out, or using an air-supplied respirator or SCBA. For further
information refer to MSA's Response Respirator Selector.
c. Replace canisters every shift or sooner, if indicated by change-out
schedule or end-of-life indicator. Use beyond one shift could result in
shorter than expected service time and over exposure due to contami-
nant desorption and migration through the canister when not in use. If
using the respirator for escape, replace canisters after each escape.
Once the user breathes through the respirator in a contaminated atmos-
phere, the canisters may not provide adequate protection for additional
escapes. Additionally, once the canisters are initially placed into service
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