Installing/Replacing Air Filtration Cartridges/Canisters - MSA G1 Operating Manual

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Installing/Replacing Air Filtration Cartridges/Canisters

WARNING!
• Use this respirator with the correct air filtration cartridges/canisters for protection against specific chemical or particulate
contaminants. Do NOT use this device if you cannot make sure that the air filtration cartridges/canisters are applicable
for the contaminant. The respirator will not supply protection unless all inhaled air is pulled through applicable air filtration
cartridges/canisters.
• Do NOT use air filtration cartridges/canisters with an expired shelf life.
• Do NOT use the air filtration cartridges/canisters if the packaging is opened, damaged, or missing. Make sure that the air
filtration cartridges/canisters are in its original packaging before use in a contaminated environment.
• Do NOT replace the air filtration cartridges/canisters in a contaminated area.
• Obey the decontamination and disposal procedures set by the applicable authorities.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
6.2.1 Single Port (APR/PAPR)
Use the air filtration cartridges/canisters immediately after removing them from the packaging.
Replace the air filtration cartridges/canisters after each use.
Discard used air filtration cartridges/canisters according to the decontamination and disposal procedures set by the applicable
authorities.
Obey the change-out schedule for the air filtration cartridges/canisters.
When used at specified occupational exposure limits, do NOT exceed the rated service time.
1. Remove the air filtration cartridges/canisters from the packaging.
2. Make sure that the air filtration cartridges/canisters are not damaged.
3. Make sure that the air filtration cartridges/canisters are applicable for use against all contaminants in the environment.
4. Look at the label on the air filtration cartridges/canisters to make sure that the shelf life has not expired. If the shelf life
has expired, do NOT use the air filtration cartridges/canisters.
6.2.2 Twin Port (APR Only)
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.
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5. Attach the air filtration cartridges/canisters to the facepiece port and hand-tighten
it.
G1 APR Facepiece
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