WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
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This PAPR is not suitable for work in poorly ventilated areas (i.e. confined spaces)
where oxygen level is suspected to be below 17%.
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Determination of the use of this PAPR system should be addressed by a trained
health and safety officer that determines the suitability of the protection offered by
this device for the particular task and the hazards involved.
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Do not use this respiratory device when the concentration of hazardous substances
has not been determined and their impact on human health and safety by a trained
health and safety officer.
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The wearer of this respiratory system must have read this manual and fully
understood the functions and settings on the AIRMAX+® PAPR system. Its use,
cleaning, maintenance, disinfection and storage conditions should follow the
instructions provided in this manual. Products returned for warranty replacement
will only be considered for replacement only if all recommendations provided in this
manual were fully followed.
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Do not use the AIRMAX+® PAPR system in areas were explosions might occur. Avoid
direct exposure to flames and/or sparks. Do not use the AIRMAX+® PAPR system in
the presence of strong winds.
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Use only original filters certified for EN 12941:1998+A1:2003+A2:2008 TH3 P R SL
the particular respiratory system.
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If the blower unit acoustic alarm sounds please leave immediately the working area
and enter a non-contaminated environment.
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Do not store nor use this respiratory system under temperature conditions that
exceed recommendations of this manual (below -5°C and above +55°C).
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Particle filters are not suitable to provide protection against gases and vapours
above occupational exposure limits. Please use TH3 P R SL filters packed in original
packaging only, unsealed or second-hand products must not be used.
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Carefully review the sealing gasket and search for any visible damage. Do not use
if its serviceability is suspected to be affected. Only use particle filters produced by
Surewerx USA Inc properly labelled and packed.
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Do not attempt to touch or modify the components of this PAPR.
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At very high work rates the pressure in the device may become negative at peak
inhalation flow.
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JACKSON SAFETY® AIRMAX+® PAPR systems are for use only by competent, trained
personnel.
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Make sure that the air hose doesn`t make a loop and does not get caught up on
something in the work environment.
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Filters shall not be fitted directly to the helmet / hood.
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Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the blower unit.
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When the blower unit is switched off little or no respiratory protection is to be
expected. When the blower unit is switched off a rapid build up of carbon dioxide
and depletion of oxygen within the head unit may occur.
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