MSA Advantage 3100 Operation And Instructions Manual

MSA Advantage 3100 Operation And Instructions Manual

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ADVANT AGE
APR RESPIRATOR
Model 3100 SINGLE-PORT Full Facepiece Respirator
RESPIRATOR APPLICATION
P100 Respirator
GME-P100 Respirator
GAS MASK APPLICATION
Chin-Type Canister
CS/CN Canister
Model 3200 TWIN-PORT Full Facepiece Respirator
RESPIRATOR APPLICATION
Advantage 3200 Respirator
GAS MASK APPLICATION
CS/CN Canister
OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
This manual must be carefully read and followed by all persons who have, or will have, the
responsibility for using or servicing Advantage 3000 APR Respirators. These Advantage 3000
APR Respirators will perform as designed only if used and serviced according to the instruc-
tions; otherwise, the respirator could fail to perform as designed, and persons who rely on
the Advantage 3000 APR Respirators could sustain serious personal injury or death.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not
installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect
yourself and your employees by following the instructions. Please read and observe the WARN-
INGS and CAUTIONS inside. For any additional information relative to use or repair, write or call
1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours.
See separate insert for NIOSH Approval Information:
Model 3100: P/N 10035719 (P100, GME-P100), P/N 817241 (Gas Mask), P/N 818082 (CS/CN)
Model 3200: P/N 10029528 (Advantage 3000 Series Respirator), P/N 818082 (CS/CN)
TAL 804 (L) Rev. 9
© MSA 2008
Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(B)
Mat. 10028994
Doc. 10000010577

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  • Page 1 Advantage 3000 APR Respirators could sustain serious personal injury or death. The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS NIOSH Approval Information ..........2 Negative Pressure Seal Test ..........14 Instructions for Use and Care..........3 Maintaining the Respirator..........15 General Description ............5 Removing the Respirator ..........21 Size Selection ..............9 Decontamination ..............21 Respirator Fit Test ..............9 Cleaning and Disinfecting ..........23 Storage................25 Preparing the Respirator for Use ........11 Donning................13...
  • Page 3: Instructions For Use And Care

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE skin absorption. 17. Do not use this full facepiece with self-contained 1. An adequate respiratory protection program must breathing apparatus (SCBA). include knowledge of hazards, hazard assessment, 18. Do not use this respiratory protective device in selection of proper respiratory protective equip- explosive atmospheres.
  • Page 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE wearing gloves to help prevent transmission of dis- ease due to exposure to surfaces where contami- nants may be present, and also immediately fol- lowing removal of the respirator.• Do NOT reuse or share maintenance-free respirators. ALWAYS clean cartridge-style respirators before reuse in accor- dance with the instructions provided.
  • Page 5: General Description

    RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS respiratory protective device. The wearer must comply with the following MSA respira- The respirator consists of the following subassemblies: tor use limitations: • full facepiece (with optional nosecup) A.
  • Page 6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 2. Escape (for Gas Mask only) – Canister for Chin-Type Gas Masks Maximum Escape Part No. MSA Canister Purifying Approval Conditions Gas/Vapors Identification Protection Code % Volume 815994 GMA-C-N95 TC-14G-0197 0.50% 5000 Organic Vapors* 815996 GMC-C-N95 OV/AG TC-14G-0196 0.50%...
  • Page 7 In that case, the lowest TLV of the substances pre- exceed maximum use concentrations established by sent must be used to determine the appropriate respirator regulatory standards. category for protection against all contaminants present. See MSA’s esponse espirator Selector for additional information. TAL 013 (L) Rev. 10 - 10028994...
  • Page 8 NOTES TAL 013 (L) Rev. 10 - 10028994...
  • Page 9: Size Selection

    SIZE SELECTION Regardless of facial dimensions and respirator sizing RESPIRATOR FIT TEST charts, an actual respirator fit test, either qualitative or quantitative must be performed to ensure the correct res- pirator size selected. The user must perform a respirator fit test (Quantitative Test or Qualitative Test) and follow all Fit test the respirator size relative to your facial features and dimensions.
  • Page 10 NOTES TAL 013 (L) Rev. 10 - 10028994...
  • Page 11: Preparing The Respirator For Use

    PREPARING THE RESPIRATOR FOR USE CHECKPOINTS BEFORE USE ules to ensure that canister/cartridge(s) are replaced before breakthrough occurs. When used at defined occu- 1. Check that all parts of the respirator are complete and pational exposure limits, the rated service time cannot be undamaged.
  • Page 12 NOTES TAL 013 (L) Rev. 10 - 10028994...
  • Page 13: Donning

    DONNING DONNING THE RESPIRATOR WITH RUBBER HAR- NESS 1. Loosen the two bottom Note: Make sure the back harness straps. Grip the of the harness is centered straps by inserting on the back of the head. thumbs through the straps. 6.
  • Page 14: Negative Pressure Seal Test

    DONNING DONNING THE RESPIRATOR WITH PLASTIC ADVAN- 3. Inhale gently and hold breath for 10 seconds. If the TAGE HARNESS seal is good, the facepiece will collapse and remain collapsed against face. Remove hand and breathe Instructions to Don the Mask normally.
  • Page 15: Maintaining The Respirator

    INSPECTION REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR WITH RUBBER HAR- NESS To remove the facepiece: 1. Push the bottom buckles forward to loosen and fully 2. Slide the cover up to extend the bottom straps. remove it from top tabs of the component housing.
  • Page 16 INSPECTION For Model 3200 For Model 3100 1. To remove the inhalation valves, gently pull one edge a. To replace the inhalation valves on the spider gas- and lift it off the post on the inside of the lens bayonet ket, line-up the holes in the valves with the posts on connector.
  • Page 17 INSPECTION 5. If the nosecup was removed, reinstall it on the inner LENS REASSEMBLY flange of the Exhalation Port. a. Stretch the nosecup’s inner lip slightly to place it over the flange. Before installing a new lens, check the blank groove for dirt or other debris, which may interfere with a seal between the lens and blank.
  • Page 18 “right-side up”. In this position, the straps above the logo are the top straps. 1. Place the new harness on a flat surface with the MSA Note: All procedures are from the “face” side of mask. logo facing "right-side up." In this position, the straps above the logo are the top straps.
  • Page 19 INSPECTION Bottom Straps: Adapter Clips Reassembly Attach the bottom straps to the bottom, detachable buck- les: Note: All procedures are from “face” side of mask. 1. Place the buckle’s button-hole over the button then grasp a mask tab and buckle in each hand and pull 1.
  • Page 20 NOTES TAL 013 (L) Rev. 10 - 10028994...
  • Page 21: Removing The Respirator

    REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR 1. To remove the facepiece, insert your thumbs under each of the harness head straps end tab and fully DO NOT remove respirator until respirator and protec- extend the harness head straps. tive clothing are decontaminated;...
  • Page 22 NOTES TAL 013 (L) Rev. 10 - 10028994...
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    Non-sudsing Confidence Plus ® Cleaning Solution (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recommended. It is a germicidal cleaner that cleans and disinfects in one operation. It retains its germicidal efficiency in hard water If not rinsed thoroughly, cleaning agent residue may to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
  • Page 24 NOTES TAL 013 (L) Rev. 10 - 10028994...
  • Page 25: Storage

    STORAGE Store only undamaged respirators for further use. When • 10075204 Phosphine/Ammonia/ Chlorine/P100 not in use, store the respirator in cool, dry, and clean • 10075205 Hydrogen Fluoride/P100 ambient air. • 10075206 Formaldehyde/Acid Gas/ Chlorine Dioxide/Escape from Hydrogen Do not distort the facepiece during storage. When dispos- Sulfide/P100 •...
  • Page 26 STORAGE must not to exceed the original expiration date printed on the foil packaging. DO NOT store the canister above 120°F. Failure to fol- • The canister must be attached to the facepiece with low this warning can alter the performance of the can- the plug side of the cap and plug component secured ister and result in serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 27 10029298). The kit includes the support assembly, a rub- ber block, and the spectacle frame. Prescription lenses can be obtained locally or through MSA. Adjusting the Spectacles motion for attaching 1. To move the spectacles closer to your face, pull the spark cover frame prongs out of the rubber block.
  • Page 28: Advantage Facepiece Assemblies

    ACCESSORIES 6. Check the spark cover before each use to ensure no sparks have created holes or warped the part. If holes are created or the part is warped, replace the spark cover with a new one. Note: The spark arresting material inside the spark cover is optional.
  • Page 29 Refer to separate NIOSH Approval insert for approval information TAL 013 (L) Rev. 10 - 10028994...
  • Page 30 Refer to separate NIOSH Approval insert for approval information TAL 013 (L) Rev. 10 - 10028994...
  • Page 31 General Express Warranty and makes no warranty concerning components or acces- Terms of Sale sories not manufactured by MSA, but will pass on to the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such 1. Express Warranty - MSA warrants that the product components.

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