Sperian 1688 User Instructions

SPERIAN Model 1688 CN/CS/P100
Canister
User Instructions
The Model 1688 canister is NIOSH approved for use only with
SPERIAN Model 7530/7630/7730/7590/7690/7790 Opti-Fit
Gas Mask, and provides protection against chloroacetophe-
none (CN), o-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS), and P100
particulates. You must read and understand these user
instructions and the user instructions provided with the
gas mask facepiece assembly before using.
WARNING
• A gas mask will reduce, but will not eliminate the inha-
lation of contaminants and microorganisms.
• Before using your gas mask, you must read and un-
derstand these warnings, limitations, and instructions,
and the user instructions provided with the gas mask
facepiece assembly. The gas mask must be worn and
used as specified in the user instructions. No gas mask
can provide complete protection from all conditions.
• The gas mask must be used for protection against
only those contaminants listed on the canister and/or
the NIOSH approval label. Be certain that the canister
will provide the required protection.
• Gas masks do not provide oxygen. Do not use in at-
mospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen by vol-
ume.
• Do not use a gas mask in environments where the
concentration of contaminants is unknown or are im-
mediately dangerous to life or health.
• The gas mask shall not be used underwater, for fumi-
gation, interior structural fire fighting, abrasive blast-
ing operations, or in areas where high heat, sparks, or
flames could contact the gas mask.
• The gas mask must be used in conjunction with a
written respirator program meeting the requirements of
the OSHA Standard for Respiratory Protection, 29 CFR
1910.134, available from the U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• The gas mask must be properly fitted to the individual
to ensure proper protection. Facepiece fitting is the us-
er's responsibility. See the latest issues of ANSI Z88.3
and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
• Beards, stubble, or sideburns will prevent a proper
facepiece-to-face seal, and facial hair may interfere with
valve function. Do not use the gas mask unless you are
clean shaven. Absence of one or both dentures, the
presence of deep facial scars, etc., can seriously affect
the fit of the facepiece.
• Immediately return to a non-contaminated area if you
taste or smell contaminants; your eyes, nose, or throat
become irritated; breathing becomes difficult; the air
you are breathing becomes uncomfortably warm; you
feel nauseous or dizzy; you notice a loss or decrease in
airflow; or the facepiece moves, slips, or leaks.
• A gas mask does not protect exposed areas of the
body. Some contaminants can be absorbed directly
through the skin while others may burn or irritate ex-
posed areas.
• Do not alter, modify, or misuse this canister or your
gas mask.
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Do not use the gas mask at ambient temperatures
above 130ºF (55ºC).
• The gas mask facepiece assembly contains natural
rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions in
some individuals. Discontinue use if you experience an
allergic reaction.
• Discontinue use if you experience skin irritation or
discoloration.
• Do not use this canister or your gas mask if it has
been left exposed in a contaminated environment. Con-
taminants can collect on the inside of the facepiece and
be inhaled when the gas mask is donned.
• For use by trained, qualified personnel only.
• The gas mask may provide less than adequate protec-
tion if improperly used, resulting in serious personal
injury, serious illness, or death.

I. CANISTER INSTALLATION

Do not remove the canister from its packaging until it is to be
used. The canister can be either installed front-mounted in the
nozzle or side-mounted on either side of the lens.
Side-Mount/Front-Mount Installation
1. Verify that the canister is within its service life by inspecting
the expiration date on the right side of the canister label.
2. If installed, remove the plug from the front of the nozzle or
the side canister connector. Use a quarter or similar item to
unscrew the plug. Do not use a screwdriver as it may damage
the plug.
3. Remove the canister from its protective poly/foil bag. Re-
move the plug from the top of the canister and the cap from
the threaded end. Discard the cap, plug, and poly/foil bag.
4. Thread the canister into the nozzle or canister connector
and hand-tighten. Do not overtighten.
5. If not installed, thread a plug into the two unused connec-
tors. Hand-tighten with a quarter or similar item. Do not over-
tighten.

II. CANISTER SERVICE LIFE

• OSHA allows the use of respirators for protection
against contaminants with poor warning properties.
You must replace the canister in accordance with an
OSHA compliant canister change-out schedule that is
based on objective information or data that ensures the
canister is changed before the end of its service life.
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