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• Auserinspectionandperformancecheckmustbeperformedpriortoeachusetoverifythat
the filter and blower assemblies have been correctly installed. If the respirator fails any of the
requirements of the user inspection and performance check, refer to the “Troubleshooting”
section in these User Instructions. Do not use the respirator until all necessary repairs have been
made and the respirator passes the performance check. Failure to do so may adversely affect
respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
• The faceseal must be changed if it becomes torn, worn excessively or the elastic is
stretched-out. Exposure to solvents and/or ultraviolet light may accelerate the degradation
of the elastic. This could result in exposure to airborne contaminants and could result in
sickness or death.
• Incorrectttingofthevisorwillreduceface,eyeandrespiratoryprotection,andmay result in
sickness or death.
•Incorrectttingoftheheadband/cradleassemblymayreduceheadprotectionprovidedbythe
headgear, possibly rendering it totally ineffective, resulting in serious injury or death.
• Impacttotheheadgearmayweakentheshelland/orsuspensionsystemandreducehead
protection from subsequent impact, even if there is no visible damage. If the headgear shell has
been subject to impact or if other damage to the headgear is suspected, the headgear shell and
suspension system must be replaced. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
• Failuretoconductaninspectionandcompleteallnecessaryrepairsbeforeusemayadversely
affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
• Failuretopassauserperformancecheckandcompleteallnecessaryrepairsbeforeusemay
adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
• Useofthisrespiratorinatmospheres��forwhichitwasnotNIOSHcertiedanddesigned may
result in sickness or death. Do not wear this respirator where:
– Atmospheres contain hazardous vapors or gases other than hydrogen fluoride
– Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
– Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
– Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
– Contaminant concentrations that exceed 25 times the applicable exposure limit (the assigned
protection factor, APF, for this respirator system) or the APF mandated by specific government
standards, whichever is lower.
• Donotenteracontaminatedareauntiltherespiratorsystemisproperlydonned.Donotremove
the respirator before leaving the contaminated area. Doing so may result in sickness or death.
• Contaminantsthataredangeroustoyourhealthincludethosethatyoumaynotbeabletoseeor
smell. Leave the contaminated area immediately if any of the following conditions occur. Failure
to do so may result in sickness or death.
– Any part of the system becomes damaged.
– Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops.
– Breathing becomes difficult.
– You feel dizzy or your vision is impaired.
– You taste or smell contaminants.
– Your face, eyes, nose or mouth become(s) irritated.
– You suspect that the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this
respirator system may no longer provide adequate protection.
WARNING WARNING
• Do not clean respirator with solvents. Cleaning with solvents may degrade some respirator
components and reduce respirator effectiveness. Inspect all respirator components before each
use to ensure proper operating conditions. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
• Neverattempttocleanltersbyknockingorblowingoutaccumulatedmaterial.Thismayresult
in damage to the filter membrane allowing hazardous particles to enter the breathing zone,
resulting in sickness or death.
• The 3M AS-176 hydrogen fluoride cartridge is not NIOSH approved for particulates. Misuse
may result in sickness or death.