Venus P100 Fit And Use Instructions

Fit AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all safety warnings, in-
WARNING
structions, illustrations and specifications
provided. Failure to follow all instructions may result in sick-
ness or death. Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This respirator protects the user by keeping certain dusts and
particles out of the nose, mouth and lungs.
P100-NIOSH Approved. At least 99.97% fi ltration effi ciency
against solid and liquid aerosols.
This respirator contains no components made from natural
rubber latex.
For best results, use in well-ventilated areas.
Wear respirator at all times during exposure. If
WARNING
it becomes diffi cult to breathe, or if respirator
becomes damaged, immediately go to a clean area and replace
the respirator. Leave the contaminated area immediately if
dizziness, irritation, or other distress occurs.

Biological Particles

This respirator:
• DOES help reduce inhalation exposures to certain airborne bio-
logical particles (e.g. Mycobacterium tuberculosis.)
• Does NOT eliminate the risk of contracting infections, illness or
disease.
For these contaminants, OSHA and other government agencies
have not stated safe exposure limits.

Use and Limitations

Respirators are intended to help protect the wearer by reducing
their exposure to airborne harmful contaminants from a level that
may be hazardous to one that is considered safe or acceptable
according to government established levels. Employers must
comply with regulations and procedures from federal, state and
government agencies, such as OSHA, for selecting, using, and
maintaining proper respiratory protection in the workplace.
WARNING! Follow all Use and Limitations instructions. Before
occupational use of this respirator, a written respiratory protection
program must be implemented meeting all the local government
requirements. In the United States, employers must comply with
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 which includes medical evaluation, train-
ing, and fi t testing. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements
must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as
appropriate.
This respirator:
• DOES fi lter particles such as those from grinding, sanding,
sweeping, sawing, bagging, or processing minerals, coal, iron
ore, fl our, metal, wood, pollen, and certain other substances.
Hazardous particles can be too small to be seen by the naked
eye.
• DOES fi lter metal fumes created from welding, brazing, cutting
and other operations involving heating of metals.
• DOES protect from particles created from sprayed non-oil based
liquids.
• DOES protect from sprays that emit oil aerosols.
• DOES filter pollen and mold spores*.
• DOES fi lter dust encountered during gardening, cutting fi re-
wood, raking, mowing, etc.
• IS designed for adults who are properly trained in its use and
limitations.
This respirator:
• Does NOT supply oxygen. Do not use in atmospheres containing
less than 19.5% oxygen.
• Does NOT filter gases, or odors.
• Does NOT protect from sprays that emit vapors.
• Does NOT eliminate the inhalation of all particles.
• Does NOT filter asbestos**, lead, or sandblasting particles.
• Does NOT eliminate the risk of disease, illness, or death.
• Is NOT for use in areas where there is not enough oxygen to
support life or where a high concentration of a toxic substance
can occur.
• Is NOT for use where concentrations of contaminants are imme-
diately dangerous to life and health.
• Is NOT for use where concentrations of contaminants are un-
known.
• Is NOT for use where concentrations of contaminants exceed
10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) or according to
specifi c OSHA standards or applicable government regulations,
whichever is lower.
• Is NOT for use when OSHA substance specifi c standards, such
as those for arsenic, cadmium, lead in construction industry, or
4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA), specify other types of respiratory
protection.
• Does NOT prevent contaminants from entering your body
through other routes such as skin, which would require additional
personal protective equipment, such as gloves and other protec-
tive clothing.
• Is NOT for use with beards or other facial hair or other condi-
tions that prevent a good seal between the face and the sealing
surface of the respirator.
• Should NOT be used if dirty, modi fied, or defective.
• Should NOT be used if altered, abused or misused.
• Is NOT intended for use by children.
• Is NOT intended for use by individuals with a medical condition
that might prevent the use of a respirator, such as asthma, em-
physema or a history of heart disease. If you have such a condi-
tion consult your health care provider before use.
• Is NOT intended for medical use.

Maintenance/Storage/Shelf Life

Before use, keep respirator sealed in its original packaging and
away from contaminates, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures,
excessive moisture and damaging chemicals.
Store opened respirators away from contaminated areas when not
in use.
When properly stored within the temperature and humidity condi-
tions specifi ed below, the respirator may be used until the "USE
BY" date specified on packaging.
Use respirators before the "USE BY" date
specified on the packaging.
+104˚F
+40˚C
Storage Temperature Range
-20°C (-4°F) to +40°C (+104°F)
-4˚F
-20˚C
Storage Maximum Relative Humidity
<80% RH
<80%
Check with your local authorities for proper disposal of used res-
pirators.
PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR P100
V-9700P100