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Operating Manual
G1 Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)
Full Facepiece Respirator
Order No.: 10158743/08
Print Spec: 10000005389 (F)
CR: 800000053916
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  • Page 1 Operating Manual G1 Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) Full Facepiece Respirator Order No.: 10158743/08 Print Spec: 10000005389 (F) CR: 800000053916 MSA safety .com...
  • Page 2 The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For CBRN Application Only References Contact Information Warranty Description G1 Facepiece APR/PAPR Adapters OptimAir TL Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Air Filtration Cartridges/Canisters G1 Spectacle Kit Size Selection Respirator Fit Test Visual Examinations All Components Facepiece APR Adapter Air Filtration Cartridge(s)/Canister Before Use...
  • Page 4 10.1 Facepiece 10.2 APR Adapter G1 Spectacle Kit Maintenance Safekeeping and Storage 13.1 Facepiece 13.2 CBRN Applications 13.3 Shelf Life Ordering Information G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    Respirators are to be fit tested prior to use with the heaviest cartridges, canisters, filters and/or accessories intended to be used. Fit testing should also be conducted while wearing all personal protective equipment intended to be used. See User's Instruction for fit test requirements. G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 6: Niosh Cautions And Limitations Of Use For Chemical, Biological, Radiological, And Nuclear (Cbrn) Applications

    The respirator should not be used beyond eight (8) hours after initial exposure to chemical warfare agents to avoid possibility of agent permeation. If liquid exposure is encountered, the respirator should not be used for more than two (2) hours. G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 7: Important Notice For Respirator Users And Respiratory Protection Program Administrators

    • Examine the respirator regularly and maintain it according to the instructions in this manual. Only MSA trained repair technicians can do repairs. • If the respirator does not operate as specified in this manual, remove it from service and return it to an MSA trained repair technician.
  • Page 8 • The G1 APR Facepiece is equipped with an exhalation valve. The facepiece does not filter air that is exhaled by the user and this unfiltered air can enter the surrounding environment. Do not use where a sterile field is required without additional, appropriate source control measures in place.

  • Page 9: For Cbrn Application Only

    • NFPA 1500 latest edition, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, National Fire Protection Association, https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards • Title 29 CFR Part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html • Title 29 CFR Part 1910.134, Respiratory Protection Standard, https://www.osha.gov.law-regs.html G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 10: Contact Information

    MSA - The Safety Company (MSA) warrants MSA G1 Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) to be free from defects in materials and/or faulty workmanship for a period of fifteen (15) years from the date of sale by MSA. This warranty applies to all components of the APR including all accessories and optional equipment purchased and supplied at the time of the original sale of the APR, except consumable parts, as defined by the terms of sale.

  • Page 11: Description

    2 Description Description The G1 Air-Purifying Respirator (APR), hereafter referred to as respirator or device, is an air-purifying respirator for use in atmospheres which are not immediately dangerous to life or health (non-IDLH). Inhaled air is pulled through the air filtration cartridges/canisters, which contain adsorbents and a filter that removes or neutralizes specific contaminants.

  • Page 12: Optimair Tl Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (Papr)

    Cautions and Limitations Air Filtration Cartridges/Canisters The air filtration cartridges/canister contains adsorbents and a filter that removes or neutralizes specific contaminants. Figure 3 For Single Port Adapter Figure 4 For Two Port Adapter Figure 5 For OptimAir TL PAPR G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 13: G1 Spectacle Kit

    G1 spectacle kit. Size Selection NOTE: Individuals who wear eyeglasses must use the G1 spectacle kit to guarantee a correct fit. Ordinary eyeglasses cannot be worn under the facepiece. Regardless of facial dimensions and respirator sizing charts, users must do an actual qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test to make sure that the correct respirator size is selected.

  • Page 14: Visual Examinations

    MSA trained repair technician. • Do NOT substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration specified by MSA. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 15: Apr Adapter

    • An approved professional must supply an applicable change-out schedule for air filtration cartridges/canisters, unless the cartridges/canisters have an end-of-service-life indicator. The change-out schedule must include all factors that have an effect on respiratory protection, including work practices and other conditions that are specific to the users' environment. G1 APR Facepiece...
  • Page 16 This is an approved air-purifying respirator ONLY when it is used in an approved configuration. For information about approved configurations, refer to the G1 APR Approval Insert (PN 10160485). For information about approved configurations for the head harness, refer to Table 1 .

  • Page 17: Exposure Limits

    • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) • American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Contact MSA at 1-800-MSA-2222 for information. Mixtures of Contaminants WARNING! If any one contaminant in a mixture is the same as or more than the IDLH concentration, the entire mixture is IDLH. Do NOT use the respirator, except for escape when the respirator is used in a gas mask configuration.

  • Page 18: Preparing For Use

    Examinations. Make sure that there are no parts missing from the assembled device. Make sure that the device is in an approved configuration. For information about approved configurations, refer to the G1 APR Approval Insert (PN 10160485). Make sure that the air filtration cartridges/canisters are approved for and effective against all contaminants in the environment.

  • Page 19: Installing/Replacing Air Filtration Cartridges/Canisters

    Use the air filtration cartridges immediately after removing them from the packaging. Replace the air filtration cartridges after each use. Discard used air filtration cartridges according to the decontamination and disposal procedures set by the applicable authorities. Obey the change-out schedule for the air filtration cartridges. G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 20: Donning

    • Do a negative pressure seal test before each use and before going into a toxic atmosphere. • Make sure that the correct nosecup is installed in the facepiece. Refer to the G1 APR Approval Insert (PN 10160485) for information about approved configurations.
  • Page 21 4. Open the head harness with both hands and pull it over your head. 5. Pull down on the head harness pull tab. 6. Make sure that the head harness is flat on the back of your head. G1 APR Facepiece...
  • Page 22 12. If necessary, tighten all straps a second time to make sure that the facepiece is tight. 13. Make sure that you can feel firm, even pressure from the nosecup to all points of contact with your face. G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 23: Donning In Cold Weather

    Testing the Negative Pressure Seal WARNING! • If the facepiece does not hold a negative pressure seal, remove the respirator from service and return it to an MSA trained repair technician. • Do a negative pressure seal test before each use and before going into a toxic atmosphere.
  • Page 24 2. Inhale and hold your breath for 10 seconds. Make sure that the facepiece stays collapsed on your face. 3. Exhale. Make sure that the exhalation valve opens and the pressure inside the facepiece is released. 4. If necessary, retighten the straps. G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 25: During Use

    ○ The negative pressure seal test is unsuccessful.- The device is damaged. ○ Correct servicing/maintenance has not been done. ○ Genuine MSA replacement parts have not been used. • Go out of a contaminated area immediately if: ○ Breathing becomes difficult.- Dizziness or other distress occurs.

  • Page 26: Doffing The Respirator

    2. Holding the cartridge/canister, pull the head harness forward over your head. 3. Holding the cartridge/canister, pull the respirator away and down from your face. 9.1.2 Twin Port 1. Use your fingers to pull the buckles on the head harness forward and loosen them. G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    MSA recommends the use of Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner (PN 10009971), which cleans and disinfects components in one operation; retains its germicidal efficiency in hard water to inhibit the growth of bacteria; and will not deteriorate rubber, plastic, glass, or metal parts.

  • Page 28: Facepiece

    NOTE: The head harness can be cleaned as part of the facepiece or removed to be cleaned separately. 4. Submerge the facepiece in the solution of Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner for a minimum of 30 seconds.If necessary, use a soft brush or sponge to clean the facepiece. G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 29: Apr Adapter

    Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death. 10.2.1 Single Port 1. Use the instructions on the label to prepare a solution of Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner (PN 10009971) in a bucket or sink. 2. Remove the adapter cover. G1 APR Facepiece...
  • Page 30 10. Do a negative pressure seal test before returning the facepiece to service. 10.2.2 Twin Port 1. Use the instructions on the label to prepare a solution of Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner (PN 10009971) in a bucket or sink. G1 APR Facepiece...
  • Page 31 7. Operate the exhalation valve manually to make sure that it operates correctly. 8. Install the adapter cover. 9. Make sure that the adapter connects to the facepiece correctly. 10. Do a negative pressure seal test before returning the facepiece to service. G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 32: G1 Spectacle Kit

    11 G1 Spectacle Kit G1 Spectacle Kit WARNING! Before using a spectacle kit, an optometrist must examine the spectacle kit and prescribe the correct lenses to fit into the lens frame on the spectacle kit. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    8. Adjust the lens frame up/down and in/out to optimize fit and visibility. Maintenance Make sure that this device is examined and serviced regularly by an MSA trained repair technician. MSA is liable only for maintenance and repairs performed by MSA.

  • Page 34: Safekeeping And Storage

    Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. Use a pouch or container to keep the facepiece safe. MSA rubber products are protected by an anti-aging agent that can become visible as a light coating. This coating is harmless and can be removed during cleaning.
  • Page 35 Figure A 4. Using the enclosed cap and plug assembly as shown in Figure A, place the cap end over the threaded outlet of the canister as shown in Figure B. Figure B G1 APR Facepiece...
  • Page 36 6 months) from the date the canister was removed from the packaging. This expiration date must not to exceed the original expiration date printed on the foil packaging. 4. The canister must be attached to the facepiece with the plug side of the cap and plug component secured into position. G1 APR Facepiece...
  • Page 37 13 Safekeeping and Storage 5. The respirator must be placed upright in the plastic case. 6. Ensure the lid is snapped tight and the case is closed. G1 APR Facepiece...

  • Page 38: Ordering Information

    14 Ordering Information Ordering Information Item Quantity Description Part Number Faceblank Small 10149577-SP Faceblank Medium 10149578-SP Faceblank Large 10149579-SP G1 Nose Cup Small 10149572-SP G1 Nose Cup Medium 10149573-SP G1 Nose Cup Large 10149574-SP Harness, 5 Pt Adjustable 10144216-SP Harness, Rubber 10144214-SP G1 APR Facepiece...
  • Page 39 Gasket, Seal Ring 10146238-SP O-Ring, Silicone,70d, Size 024, Orange 10153639-SP Valve, Exhalation 10025295 OV-P100 Canister 10067469 GME P100 Cartridge 10160594 G1 CBRN Nosecup, Small/Medium 10189323 G1 CBRN Nosecup, Large 10189322 CBRN Airguide, Right 10191618 CBRN Airguide, Left 10191617 CBRN Canister 10046570 OV/P100/CS/CN Riot Control Canister...
  • Page 40 O-Ring 10153639 Gasket, Seal Ring 10018496 Canister, P100 PH/AM/CL 10059903 Canister, P100 HF/CL 10067491 Canister, P100 FM/AG/CD/HS 10067470 G1 Universal Nosecup, Small 10219326 G1 Universal Nosecup, Medium 10219327 G1 Universal Nosecup, Large 10219328 Snoop Leak Detector 600920 G1 APR Facepiece...
  • Page 41 G1 APR Facepiece...
  • Page 42 G1 APR Facepiece...

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