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DONNING PROCEDURE FOR RESPIRATOR
WARNING
Respirator Safety
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Do not enter a hazardous area until you are sure the
respirator equipment is functioning correctly and
properly worn.
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Leave the contaminated area immediately if the alarm
sounds or the blower vibrates. Do not remove
equipment until you are in a safe area.
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It is recommended that the user practice the donning
and wearing of the respirator before attempting to use
the respirator for respiratory protection.
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Do not use the powered air-purifying respirator without
all filter components or with blower turned off or
hazardous levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide may
accumulate in the helmet.
Donning respirator
NOTE: Make sure all procedures within preparing for use have
been completed, prior to donning.
1. Put the blower assembly on against your lower back with hose
extending upwards. Extend arms through shoulder straps, allow
straps to go over shoulders and belt around waist. Adjust
shoulder straps and belt so blower unit rests against lower back
properly.
2. Start the blower unit by pressing the ON button. Adjust air flow
rate.
3. Connect the hose to the helmet assembly. Put on helmet and
adjust so helmet fits snug on head. Tighten drawing string of face
covering to establish a seal around head.
Respirator removal
NOTE: Leave contaminated area before removing the helmet
and blower unit.
1. Take off helmet and disconnect hose from helmet.
2. Turn off blower unit by pressing OFF button.
3. Release belt, remove straps from shoulders and remove blower
unit off of your lower back.
After use, the respirator components must be cleaned, inspected
and prepared for reuse (battery charged).
VIKING PAPR FGS 3250D WELDING HELMET
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Maintain accurate records of filter replacement and respirator
maintenance.
The respirator components should be cleaned after each use. Use of
a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution to wipe all
external surfaces of blower unit clean. Allow to dry.
Factors including product usage and workplace contamination levels
affect the life of the filters. Replace filters if air flow is reduced
because of dirty filter and according to the filter change schedule
established by your Safety Director and an Industrial Hygienist.
Inspection of blower assembly and breathing tube after each use is
good practice. Replace breathing tube if damaged or if inside of tube
is dirty.
Storage of respirator should be in a clean, dry, cool place with the
filter and battery removed for blower assembly if respirator will not
be used for an extended period of time.
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WARNING
Respirator Maintenance And Storage
Replace damaged or dirty air filters. Filters cannot be
washed or cleaned with compressed air. Never reuse a
dirty air filter.
Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning solutions to
clean the respirator. Keep water and other fluids out of
blower assembly.
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