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Phalanx
Phalanx
and Ultra Elite
riot control agent gas masks
instructions
parts list
NIOSH approved for respiratory protection in
atmospheres containing CN and CS and particu-
lates under the 42 CFR 84 P100 classification
(99.97% efficiency level) against all particulate
aerosols, including oil-based aerosols.
NIOSH approval
See inside for instructions, warnings and limitations.
See separate insert for NIOSH Approval Matrix.
TAL 704 (L) Rev. 11
Alpha
™
Beta
™
© MSA 2007
®
Print Spec. 10005389(F) Mat. 487373
Doc. 487373
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- Page 1 (99.97% efficiency level) against all particulate aerosols, including oil-based aerosols. NIOSH approval See inside for instructions, warnings and limitations. See separate insert for NIOSH Approval Matrix. TAL 704 (L) Rev. 11 © MSA 2007 Print Spec. 10005389(F) Mat. 487373 Doc. 487373...
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Page 2: Operating Principle
NIOSH CAUTIONS AND RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS A- Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen. B- Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. C- Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards. -
Page 3: Preparations For Use
Inlet Port (Phalanx Beta only): Check to make sure gasket is in place and check for traces of damage to inlet components. b. Inlet Port (Phalanx Alpha only): Check to make sure the inlet port threads are free of damage such as crossed threads and that the can- ister sealing surface of the facepiece is clean and free of dirt or other foreign matter. -
Page 4: Donning The Mask
5. Canister: Make sure canister is clean. Never try to clean canister by wash- ing it or using compressed air. Inspect canister for dents, scratches or other damage. Assemble Gas Mask as Follows: Place canister onto inlet port carefully. Hand tighten by turning clockwise to ensure a good seal against the gasket or facepiece. -
Page 5: Maintenance
Do not use canister after the expiration date on label. USING THE INLET PORT PLUG (Phalanx Alpha Version only) The design of this gas mask allows the user to wear the gas mask with the can- ister on either the right side or the left side of the facepiece. - Page 6 limited to atmospheres 100 times (or less) the defined permissible Airborne Exposure Limit (AEL) or Time Weighted Average (TWA) of the contaminate (except for mustard and lewisite, for these agents the recommended use con- centration is to be limited to the AEL or TWA). WARNING For uses in atmospheres containing chemical or biological warfare agents, as with all hazardous atmospheres, it is recommended that a...
- Page 7 WARNING Failure to follow accepted safety and protection procedures when exposed to hazardous atmospheres, can result in serious personal injury or death. TAL 704 (L) Rev. 11 - 487373...
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- Page 9 634623 TAL 704 (L) Rev. 11 - 487373...
- Page 10 ™ TAL 704 (L) Rev. 11 - 487373...
- Page 11 NOTES TAL 704 (L) Rev. 11 - 487373...
- Page 13 TAL 7921 (L) Rev. 9 - DRAFT - 12/15/97...
- Page 14 TAL 7921 (L) Rev. 9 - DRAFT - 12/15/97...
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