During Use; Cold Weather Operation; After Use - MSA G1 Operating Manual

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During Use

WARNING!
• Do NOT use the respirator if any of the following conditions occur:
○ 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.
○ You taste or smell a contaminant.- You feel irritation of the nose or throat.
○ The respirator does not operate according to the instructions or training.
• Return to a safe atmosphere immediately if discoloration, crazing, blistering, cracking, or other deterioration of the
facepiece lens material occurs.
• This respiratory protective device does not supply oxygen. Use the device only in areas that have sufficient ventilation.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
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Cold Weather Operation

WARNING!
Before going into a hazardous environment, make sure that there is no water, moisture, or dampness on or in any of the
respirator components. Any moisture on or in the respirator components can freeze and result in a malfunction of the respirator.
Make sure that all components operate correctly.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Water inside the facepiece, APR adapter, or air filtration cartridges/canisters can freeze into ice and restrict airflow. Make sure
that moisture does NOT go into the facepiece, APR adapter, or air filtration cartridges/canisters when they are not in use.
In cold weather, use the instructions in
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After Use

WARNING!
• Do NOT doff the respirator until the respirator and protective clothing are decontaminated. Otherwise, exposure to
contaminants can occur.
• Do NOT examine the respirator before it is decontaminated, cleaned, and disinfected if there is a risk of exposure to
contaminants. Decontaminate, clean and disinfect the respirator first, then examine it.
• Be careful with used air filtration cartridges/canisters, which can contain the contaminant that was in the atmosphere
during use.
• Obey the decontamination and disposal procedures set by the applicable authorities.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
When protective equipment has been decontaminated, discard it as required by federal, state, and/or local laws.
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7.2 Donning in Cold Weather
G1 APR Facepiece
to don the respirator.
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