MSA Duo-Flo Instructions Manual
MSA Duo-Flo Instructions Manual

MSA Duo-Flo Instructions Manual

Respirator constant flow and pressure demand types

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This manual, including the warnings and cautions inside,
must be read and followed carefully by all persons who
use or maintain this product, including those who have
any responsibility involving its selection, application, ser-
vice or repair. This respirator will perform as designed
only if used and maintained according to the instructions.
Otherwise, it could fail to perform as designed and per-
sons who rely on this product could sustain serious per-
sonal injury or death.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are
voided if the product is not used and serviced according to the
instructions in this manual. For any additional information rela-
tive to use or repair, call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular work-
ing hours.
TAL 7012 (L) Rev. 2
WARNING
!
© MSA 2007
Prnt. Spec. 10000005389 (F) Mat. 818369
Doc. 818369

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  • Page 1 The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not used and serviced according to the instructions in this manual. For any additional information rela- tive to use or repair, call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular work- ing hours.
  • Page 2: Niosh Approval Information

    Contents NIOSH Approval Information ......... 2 Special or Critical User Instructions .
  • Page 3: Application And Operating Principle

    It can also be used for continuous use when an air supply is not available. The Duo-Flo Respirator is not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen. Also, the Duo-Flo Respirator is not for entry into immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) atmospheres.
  • Page 4 A check valve prevents the exhaled air from passing out through the filter or canister. Note: Training on the Pressure Demand Duo-Flo Respirator should include a brief familiarization period where the employee is allowed to use the device in both modes.
  • Page 5: Exposure Limits

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) • American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Contact MSA at 1-800-MSA-2222 for information. Exposure Limits for Mixtures The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publish- es the following information to determine the TLV of a mixture.
  • Page 6: Respirator Fit Test

    1,000 for a full face- piece respirator and 100 for a half-mask respirator. Duo-Flo Respirators must be qualitatively or quantitatively fit tested in a negative- pressure mode. This will cover use of the respirator in both air-purifying and air-sup- plied modes of operation.
  • Page 7: During Use

    3. Assure that a source of air is available which conforms to the requirements as specified in the “air-supply” section. 4. Assemble apparatus as follows: a. Connect filter cartridge or canister to coupling nut on Duo-Flo adapter check valve. b. Attach breathing tube between Duo-Flo adapter tee and facepiece.
  • Page 8 FITTING THE MASK Full Facepiece (All types) Pull out headband straps, especially the “FRONT” or forehead strap, so that its end is at the buckle, then grip facepiece between thumb and fingers, insert chin well into the lower part of facepiece and pull headbands back over head. To obtain a firm and comfortable fit against the face at all points, adjust the headbands as follows: 1.
  • Page 9 workplace setting that demonstrates (a) that the extended use will not degrade the filter efficiency below 95%, or (b) that the total mass loading of the filter is less than 200mg.] Follow established filter and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to insure the filters and canisters are replaced before breakthrough occurs.
  • Page 10: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    5 milligrams per cubic meter of oil vapor or oil particulates. CLEANING AND DISINFECTING The facepiece (with the canister removed) should be cleaned and disinfected after every use with MSA’s Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution (P/N 10009971). ®...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE This apparatus must be kept in good condition to function properly. When any part shows evidence of excessive wear or damage, it must be replaced immediately with the proper part. Extra parts should be readily available. This apparatus should be stored in a clean dry location when not in use. WARNING DO NOT enter any atmosphere with this respirator unless you know that: 1.
  • Page 12 Duo-Flo Constant Flow Respirator Assemblies Chin Canister Type FACEPIECE (SEE PAGES 17, 18) 56651 BREATHING TUBE ASS'Y ALTERNATE 57156 BREATHING TUBE ASS'Y DUO-FLOW AIR-LINE ADAPTER ASSEMBLY (SEE PAGE 14) TAL 7012 (L) Rev. 2 - 818369...
  • Page 13 480029 Duff-Norton 479114 480030 Cejn, Locking 479115 480031 Snap-Tite (AL), Locking Duo-Flo Constant Flow Respirator Components 9961 BELT, NYLON 473902 BELT, PVC 487446 BELT, COTTON 84930 THREADED INSERT 57909 CLAMP 469713 BREATHING TUBE 83026 BELT CLIP 57909 CLAMP 15756 NUT...
  • Page 14 Duo-Flo Constant Flow Quick Disconnects for Flow Control Devices TAL 7012 (L) Rev. 2 - 818369...
  • Page 15 Duo-Flo Constant Flow Respirator Assemblies CHIN CARTRIDGE TYPE FACEPIECE (SEE PAGES 17, 18) 456651 BREATHING TUBE ASS'Y 457158 BREATHING TUBE ASS'Y ALTERNATE TAL 7012 (L) Rev. 2 - 818369...
  • Page 16 Snap-Tite (Brass) 481938 481874 Snap-Tite (SST) 481935 481870 Foster (Steel) 481936 481872 Foster (Brass) 481940 481876 Hansen (Brass) 481939 481875 Hansen (SST) 481941 481877 Duff-Norton 481943 481878 Cejn, Locking Duo-Flo Pressure Demand Respirator Components TAL 7012 (L) Rev. 2 - 818369...
  • Page 17 Duo-Flo Pressure Demand Quick Disconnects for Flow Control Devices TAL 7012 (L) Rev. 2 - 818369...
  • Page 18 ® Ultravue Demand Facepiece Facepiece Assemblies SMALL — MODEL 7-203-2 MEDIUM — MODEL 7-203-1 LARGE — MODEL 7-203-3 SPEAKING SPEAKING SPEAKING RUBBER DIAPHRAGM NOSECUP RUBBER DIAPHRAGM NOSECUP RUBBER DIAPHRAGM NOSECUP PART Black Black Green PART Black Black Green PART Black Black Green NUMBER Hycar Silicone Hycar With Less With Less...
  • Page 19 ® Ultravue D/PD Facepiece Facepiece Assemblies SMALL — MODEL 7-753-2 MEDIUM — MODEL 7-753-1 LARGE — MODEL 7-753-3 SPEAKING SPEAKING SPEAKING RUBBER DIAPHRAGM NOSECUP RUBBER DIAPHRAGM NOSECUP RUBBER DIAPHRAGM NOSECUP PART Black Black Green PART Black Black Green PART Black Black Green NUMBER Hycar Silicone Hycar With Less With Less...
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