Warnings, Cautions, Notes, Symbols; Important Information - Maxair CAPR User Instructions

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Warnings, Cautions, Notes, Symbols

1.1 Important Information

The words WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE have special meanings and should be reviewed.
The personal safety of the user may be involved. Disregarding this information could result in injury to the
WARNING
user.
These instructions point out special procedures or precautions and must be followed. Disregarding this
CAUTION
information could result in jeopardizing the product reliability.
NOTE
Provide special information that supplements and/ or clarifies important instructions.
A triangle with an exclamation point alerts the intended user to place extra emphasis on reading and
understanding the accompanying instructions for operating, maintenance and safety information.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
This User's Instructions and Instructions for Use, that accompany each package of system components,
including the Warnings, Cautions and Special or Critical User's Instructions, must be read thoroughly and
followed carefully by all persons who have, or will have, the responsibility for using the system. The system
will perform as designed only if it is used and maintained per the User's Instructions. Failure to follow the
User's Instructions may be hazardous to the user's health.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
A Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen, or more than 25% oxygen.
B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
F Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if airflow is less than 4 CFM (115 LPM) for tight fitting face
pieces or 6 CFM (170 LPM) for hoods and/or helmets.
I Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in a flammable or explosive atmosphere.
J Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
L Follow the manufacturer's instructions for changing cartridges, canisters and/or filters.
M All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA,
and other applicable regulations.
N Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as
specified by the manufacturer.
O Refer to User's Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these
respirators.
P NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
S Special or Critical user's instructions and specific use limitations apply. Refer to User's Instructions before
donning.
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