Requirements For Use - MSA ADVANTAGE 3100 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
responsibility 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 3111 (S) small
ADVANTAGE 3121 (M) medium
ADVANTAGE 3131 (L) large
ADVANTAGE 3112 (S) small
ADVANTAGE 3122 (M) medium
ADVANTAGE 3132 (L) large
The full face masks are in accordance with
Directive 89/686/EEC. The type test approvals
were performed at:
Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut für Ar-
beitssicherheit, BIA D-53754 St. Augustin.
1.2 Marking
ADVANTAGE 3111
ADVANTAGE 3121
ADVANTAGE 3131
on faceblank
1.3 Application
The Full Face Mask is not a complete respiratory
protective device by itself, but serves as facepiece
(EN 136, class 3) with standard thread (EN 148-1)
for use with respiratory filters, fresh air hose
breathing apparatus, power assisted filtering
devices and negative pressure compressed air
breathing apparatus.
The relevant instructions for use of these appa-
ratus and applicable national standards and
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
sideburns are not likely to achieve a tight seal
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ADVANTAGE 3112
ADVANTAGE 3122
ADVANTAGE 3132
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 maximum weight of the filter cartridge is
500g.
• 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