Introduction/Description; Safety Precautions; Warnings And Limitations - Allegro 9910 User Manual

This manual provides instructions for the use and maintenance of the ALLEGRO
INDUSTRIES Continuous-Flow Supplied Air Hood Respirator. You must read and
understand this manual and be trained in the proper use of the equipment before using it in
a contaminated atmosphere.
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The ALLEGRO INDUSTRIES Continuous-Flow Supplied Air Hood Respirator provides a
constant flow of air to the hood when connected to an external air source. When used with
an approved air line at pressure ranges listed on the "Hose Length to PSI Range" table in
this manual air is delivered to the respirator at a rate exceeding 6 CFM (170 liters per
minute) (See NIOSH approval label).
To protect you life and health and prevent serious injury or death, this respirator must be
selected for your application; that it fits properly, that it is used, inspected and maintained as
directed in this manual.
Industrial Hygienists, Safety Engineers, Occupational Physicians, Medical Department or
Supervisor are among those professionals who should be consulted to be sure that you are
wearing the proper respirator for the protection needed. Hoods are a type of respirator.
Read, Understand and follow the Warnings-Limitations listed below:
1. Do not use this respirator in any way that does not agree with this User Manual or any
applicable regulation.
2. This respirator must be used in accordance with a complete respirator program, such as
the one specified in 29 CFR 1910.134.
3. Do not use this respirator in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces where a high
concentration of contaminants can occur or in an oxygen deficient atmosphere. Use
only in adequately ventilated areas containing sufficient oxygen to support life.
4. This respirator does not supply oxygen. Use only in atmospheres containing 19.5%
oxygen.
5. Do not use this respirator in any atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or
health which means conditions that pose an immediate threat to life or health, or
conditions that pose an immediate threat of severe exposure to an air contaminant or
contaminants which are likely to have an adverse delayed effect on life or health.
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGS – LIMITATIONS
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