Sperian 1688 Manuals

WARNING-Continued Do not use the gas mask at ambient temperatures above 130ºF (55ºC). • The gas mask facepiece assembly contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Discontinue use if you experience an allergic reaction. • Discontinue use if you experience skin irritation or discoloration. • Do not use this canister or your gas mask if it has been left exposed in a contaminated environment. Con- taminants can collect on the inside of the facepiece and be inhaled when the gas mask is donned. • For use by trained, qualified personnel only. • The gas mask may provide less than adequate protec- tion if improperly used, resulting in serious personal injury, serious illness, or death. I. CANISTER INSTALLATION Do not remove the canister from its packaging until it is to be used. The canister can be either installed front-mounted in the nozzle or side-mounted on either side of the lens. Side-Mount/Front-Mount Installation 1. Verify that the canister is within its service life by inspecting the expiration date on the right side of the canister label. 2. If installed, remove the plug from the front of the nozzle or the side canister connector. Use a quarter or similar item to unscrew the plug. Do not use a screwdriver as it may damage the plug. 3. Remove the canister from its protective poly/foil bag. Re- move the plug from the top of the canister and the cap from the threaded end. Discard the cap, plug, and poly/foil bag. 4. Thread the canister into the nozzle or canister connector and hand-tighten. Do not overtighten. 5. If not installed, thread a plug into the two unused connec- tors. Hand-tighten with a quarter or similar item. Do not over- tighten. II. CANISTER SERVICE LIFE WARNING • OSHA allows the use of respirators for protection against contaminants with poor warning properties. You must replace the canister in accordance with an OSHA compliant canister change-out schedule that is based on objective information or data that ensures the canister is changed before the end of its service life. SPERIAN Model 1688 CN/CS/P100 Canister User Instructions The Model 1688 canister is NIOSH approved for use only with SPERIAN Model 7530/7630/7730/7590/7690/7790 Opti-Fit Gas Mask, and provides protection against chloroacetophe- none (CN), o-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile (CS), and P100 particulates. You must read and understand these user instructions and the user instructions provided with the gas mask facepiece assembly before using. WARNING • A gas mask will reduce, but will not eliminate the inha- lation of contaminants and microorganisms. • Before using your gas mask, you must read and un- derstand these warnings, limitations, and instructions, and the user instructions provided with the gas mask facepiece assembly. The gas mask must be worn and used as specified in the user instructions. No gas mask can provide complete protection from all conditions. • The gas mask must be used for protection against only those contaminants listed on the canister and/or the NIOSH approval label. Be certain that the canister will provide the required protection. • Gas masks do not provide oxygen. Do not use in at- mospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen by vol- ume. • Do not use a gas mask in environments where the concentration of contaminants is unknown or are im- mediately dangerous to life or health. • The gas mask shall not be used underwater, for fumi- gation, interior structural fire fighting, abrasive blast- ing operations, or in areas where high heat, sparks, or flames could contact the gas mask. • The gas mask must be used in conjunction with a written respirator program meeting the requirements of the OSHA Standard for Respiratory Protection, 29 CFR 1910.134, available from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. • The gas mask must be properly fitted to the individual to ensure proper protection. Facepiece fitting is the us- er’s responsibility. See the latest issues of ANSI Z88.3 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. • Beards, stubble, or sideburns will prevent a proper facepiece-to-face seal, and facial hair may interfere with valve function. Do not use the gas mask unless you are clean shaven. Absence of one or both dentures, the presence of deep facial scars, etc., can seriously affect the fit of the facepiece. • Immediately return to a non-contaminated area if you taste or smell contaminants; your eyes, nose, or throat become irritated; breathing becomes difficult; the air you are breathing becomes uncomfortably warm; you feel nauseous or dizzy; you notice a loss or decrease in airflow; or the facepiece moves, slips, or leaks. • A gas mask does not protect exposed areas of the body. Some contaminants can be absorbed directly through the skin while others may burn or irritate ex- posed areas. • Do not alter, modify, or misuse this canister or your gas mask. AN ISO 9001 REGISTERED COMPANY Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC 3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704 Toll-Free 888.APR.SCBA or 714.545.0410 Fax 714.850.0299 www.sperianprotection.com © Copyright SPERIAN Respiratory Protection, August 2001 Optifit\cncsp100_canister P/N 168894 Rev E 09/08