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- Page 1 Half Mask Air arcosafety.ir P u r i f y i n g Ñ R e s p i r a t o r Operating and Maintenance Ç Instruction Manual ©2001 North Safety Products Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 46000375 Rev. C...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SPECIALUSER’S INSTRUCTIONS ......... .24 North Safety Products... -
Page 3: Introduction
0912-3060658 1 INTRODUCTION North Air-Purifying respirators are intended to be used for respiratory protection against haz- ardous vapors, gases and/or particulate matter, depending on the air-purifying elements used and the contaminant concentration and/or toxicity; but only if there is sufficient oxygen present in the contaminated atmosphere to support life. -
Page 4: General Warnings
2. Failure to properly select the appropriate respirator for all the contaminants and their concentra- tions against which protection is required, or a failure to follow North’s instructions and warnings, may result in exposure to the hazardous materials, exposing the user to the risk of serious injury, illness or death. - Page 5 021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 WARNINGS (CONTINUED) • In poorly ventilated areas, or confined spaces such as tanks, small rooms, tunnels or vessels, unless the confined space is well ventilated and the concentration of toxic contaminants is known to be, and will continue to be, below the Maximum Use Concentration recommended for the respirator.
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Page 6: User Requirements
Make sure the part numbers on the respirator components match the component numbers on the NIOSH Approval Label or on the configuration chart. If you have any doubts, prior to using the respirator consult an Industrial Hygienist, or North Safety Products Customer Service in the United States at 1-800-430-4110 or 1-401-943-4400.) 3) That the contaminated atmosphere is not Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH). -
Page 7: Training Program
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 5) That you do not have any physical limitations or illness which would preclude you from using this respirator or be aggravated by an increase in breathing resistance. (Ask your Safety Director or physician.) You should not enter any potentially contaminated atmosphere unless you have confirmed all of these factors. -
Page 8: Periodic Seal Checks
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 1.1.6 PERIODIC SEAL CHECKS Each time that the respirator is put on, before entering an area containing hazardous atmos- pheres, and periodically while wearing the respirator in the contaminated area, the respirator wearer should check the effectiveness of the seal of the facepiece to the wearer’s face by carrying out a negative or positive pressure seal check. -
Page 9: Pre-Use Instructions
See the NIOSH Approval label included in the air-purifying element packaging for a list of the approved components, or check with your Safety Director or Industrial Hygienist or North Safety Products Customer Service in the United States at 1-800-430-4110 or 1-401-943-4400. -
Page 10: Assembling The Respirator
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 2.3 ASSEMBLING THE RESPIRATOR If using the Back Pack Accessory, assemble the respirator facepiece by screwing the breathing tubes to the inhalation connectors mounted on the facepiece. Assemble the respirator by screwing the two appropriate air-purifying elements onto the inhalation connectors mounted on the facepiece, or onto the metal connectors which are located on the Back Pack mounting plate. - Page 11 021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 valve under your chin (See Figure 4 and 4A) FIGURE 4 FIGURE 4A Putting on the Respirator arcosafety.ir Position the narrow portion of the respirator on your nose bridge and place the cradle sus- pension system on your head so that the top headband rests across the top of your head and the bottom headband rests above your ears, on the back of your head.
- Page 12 021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 NOTE For a comfortable fit, the headbands must be adjusted equally on both sides of the respirator. FIGURE 6 Adjusting the Facepiece arcosafety.ir Position the facepiece so that the nose section rests as low on the bridge of your nose as is comfortable, and tighten the upper headband on both sides just tight enough so that the respirator doesn’t slide down on your nose.
- Page 13 021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 FIGURE 8 Adjusting the Lower Headband NOTE For proper positioning and comfort, the upper headband must be adjusted first, then the lower arcosafety.ir headband must be adjusted. If you previously removed your eyewear, put it back on at this time. Conduct a positive or negative seal check as follows: To conduct a negative pressure seal check,without the Back Pack accessory place the palms of your hands over the openings in the cartridges or filter covers (if so equipped) or,...
- Page 14 021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 purifying elements onto the inhalation connectors mounted on the facepiece. (This must be done without removing the facepiece from your face.) Check to be sure that each air- purifying element is effectively sealed against the facepiece. (See Figure 9 and 9A.) FIGURE 9 FIGURE 9A arcosafety.ir...
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Page 15: Use
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 4 USE WARNING If the air-purifying elements have End-of Service-Life Indicators, you must be able to see the End-of-Service-Life Indicators without manipulation of the cartridges or facepiece while wearing the respirator. Refer to specific user instructions supplied with cartridges for additional ESLI information Do not use the Back Pack accessory with air-purifying elements that have End-of Service- Life Indicators because you will not be able to see the End-of-Service-Life Indicators while wearing the respirator. -
Page 16: Service Life
When you are using a gas or vapor cartridge respirator which does not have End-Of-Service- Life Indicators, you must establish a change out schedule that will result in cartridges being changed before the end of their useful service life. North provides EZ GUIDE software for assisting the user in establishing a change out schedule. -
Page 17: Turnaround Maintenance
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 6 TURNAROUND MAINTENANCE After each use, the respirator should be examined by trained personnel: NOTE It is good hygiene practice to replace the air-purifying elements after a single day of use even if the service life of the air-purifying elements have not expired. WARNING Always replace air-purifying elements after water spray decontamination. -
Page 18: Cartridges
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 6.1.2 CARTRIDGES To replace gas, particulate or combination cartridges, unscrew them from the inhalation con- nectors, which are mounted on the facepiece, and discard them. Screw on new cartridges tightly to insure an effective seal between each cartridge and the facepiece. (See Figure 3.) 6.2 INSPECTION Visually inspect all components for damage or wear, especially rubber parts. -
Page 19: Cleaning And Sanitizing
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 WARNING The NIOSH Approval and all North warranties for this respirator are nullified if other than North replacement parts are used. WARNING Never allow air-purifying elements to come in contact with water or cleaning and sanitiz- ing solutions. Excessive moisture can damage the air-purifying elements and expose the user to the risk of serious injury or illness. -
Page 20: Prepare For Use
8.2 PREPARE FOR USE Install a new pair of air-purifying elements. Perform a seal check to make sure that components are functioning properly. 9. REPLACEMENT PARTS COMPLETE ASSEMBLIES CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5500 SERIES 7700 SERIES 5500-30S 7700-30S Facepiece Assembly Complete, Small arcosafety.ir 5500-30M... - Page 21 021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 arcosafety.ir FIGURE 11...
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Page 22: Accessories
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 10 ACCESSORIES CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7002 Seal Check Ampule 7700-21 Fit Test Adapter N7500-27 Filter Cover 80992 Cleaner/Sanitizer Powder ESLIFE esLife C/D ROM BP1002 Back Pack Accessory arcosafety.ir... -
Page 23: Key To Cautions And Limitations Contained In Niosh Approval Labels
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 11 KEY TO CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN NIOSH APPROVAL LABELS 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 –... -
Page 24: Specialuser's Instructions
021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 11.1 S - SPECIAL USER’S INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If the air-purifying elements have End-of Service-Life Indicators, you must be able to see the End-of-Service-Life Indicators without manipulation of the cartridges or facepiece while wearing the respirator. Refer to speciffic user instructions supplied with cartridges for additional ESLI information arcosafety.ir Do not use the Back Pack accessory with air-purifying elements that have End-of- Service-Life Indicators because you will not be able to see the End-of-Service-Life... - Page 25 021-66346459 arcosafety.ir 0912-3060658 arcosafety.ir...