Sundstrom SR 200 Instrucciones De Uso página 7

WARNING
Do not enter a hazardous or unknown at-
mosphere without asking your safety profes-
sional what type of protection is required.
Use all the protective equipment and wear it
properly. At the first sign of trouble exit the
hazardous area, seek help and report the
problem to the proper authority.
B. What is a full face respirator?
The Sundström full face respirator consists of an
outer mask with polycarbonate or glass visor that
covers your face, an integrated inner mask with in-
halation and exhalation valves that covers your nose,
mouth and chin, a rubber strap head harness with 6
mounting points that hold the respirator in place, and
a filter adapter for connecting standard Sundström
protective elements.
C. What type of protection will a full face respi-
rator provide?
A properly fitted full-face respirator can protect you
against specific levels of some:
Particulates
Gases and Vapors
Viruses and Bacteria
Mold and Fiber
BUT full-face respirators SHOULD NOT be used:
In oxygen deficient areas
In atmospheres Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health (IDLH)
When the contaminants are unknown.
WARNING
Know your Maximum Use Limitations and
follow the instructions of your safety pro-
fessional.
D. How do I know which filter or cartridge to
use?
Your safety professional is responsible for providing
you information concerning what filter, cartridge or
combination will provide adequate protection for the
hazards at your worksite. You can identify various 10
protective elements by the color of the NIOSH label.
MAGENTA
Particles, Dust, Mists and Fumes
BLACK
Organic Vapors
YELLOW
Organic Vapors, Sulfur Dioxide, Chlorine, Hydrogen
Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride
WHITE
Chlorine, Hydrogen Chloride, Sulfur Dioxide , Formal-
dehyde
GREEN
Ammonia and Methylamine
The NIOSH/DHHS approval label for each product
lists limitations and requirements. All current NIOSH/
DHHS labels can be found in the respirator box
printed on a sheet titled Section "X NIOSH/DHHS
LABELS" of this manual. The Sundström P100 filter
can be combined with each chemical cartridge to
give the user combined vapor, gas and particulate
protection.
E. What does the pre-filter do?
The Sundström pre-filter can only be used with a
cartridge or P100 filter to reduce nuisance dusts.
This extends the life of the protective element by
capturing these large particulates, preventing prema-
ture loading of the primary protective elements. This
pre-filter is not a protective element.
WARNING
The Sundström pre-filter is a thin filter that
does not have any printing on either side. Do
not use this filter as a protective element.
F. What if I can't smell anything, or I don't mind
the smell?
The physiological damage from some contaminants
can be long term and many take months to appear.
The danger from these hazards may be masked by
an unfamiliar or even pleasant odor. A certain smell
or odor may not bother you, or cause you discom-
fort, but the contaminant can still be hazardous.
G. When do I change the filter or cartridge?
Chemical Cartridge – Loss of protection is
frequently detected when the user experiences
BREAKTHROUGH.
If you experience any one of the following danger
signals leave the hazardous area immediately, return
to fresh air. Check your respirator, and replace the
protective element if necessary: and seek any neces-
sary assistance.
a. Breathing difficulty, dizziness or nausea, smell
b. Dizziness or nausea
c. You smell or taste the contaminants
d. Any other noticeable physical effect.
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