Millennium Enterprises GME-P100 - Manual (Page 5)

1. An adequate respiratory protection
program must include knowledge of
hazards, hazard assessment, selec-
tion of proper respiratory protective
equipment, instruction and training in
the use of equipment, inspection and
maintenance of equipment, and med-
ical surveillance.
2. This respirator will perform as
designed only if used and maintained
according to the manufacturer's
instructions. The Program Admin-
istrator and the users must read and
understand these instructions before
using or servicing this product.
3. If the respirator does not perform as
specified in this manual, it must not
be used until it has been checked by
authorized personnel.
4. Do not alter, modify, or substitute any
components.
5. Inspect the respirator regularly and
maintain it according to the instruc-
tions. Repairs must only be made by
properly trained personnel.
6. This respiratory protective device
does not supply oxygen. Use only in
adequately ventilated areas which
conform to the appropriate standard.
7. This respirator must be used in con-
junction with the proper chemical or
particulate canisters for protection
against specific contaminants. If you
cannot determine that the filter canis-
ter used with this device is designed
for the contaminant, or if you do not
know the identity of the contaminant,
do not use this device.
8. Do not use when concentrations of
contaminants are unknown.
9. Do not use when appropriate expo-
sure limit (PEL, REL, TLV, etc.) is not
known.
10. Leave the contaminated area immedi-
ately if:
a. Breathing becomes difficult
b. Dizziness or other distress occurs
c. You taste or smell the contaminant
d. You experience nose or throat
irritation
e. Instructed by responsible individuals
12. Use strictly according to the instruc-
tions, labels, and limitations pertain-
ing to this device. Follow an estab-
lished canister change-out schedule.
13. This respirator may not provide a sat-
isfactory seal with certain facial char-
acteristics, such as beards or large
sideburns, that prevents direct con-
tact between the skin and the sealing
surface of the facepiece. Do not use
this facepiece if such conditions exist.
14. Do not wear eyeglasses under the
facepiece. The temples or sidebars
on eyeglasses will prevent an air-tight
seal. If you must wear glasses, install
the spectacle kit.
15. The user must perform a respirator fit
test (Quantitative Test or Qualitative
Test) and follow all warnings and limi-
tations specified.
16. Wear impermeable protective clothing
to prevent exposure to gases and
vapors which can poison by skin
absorption.
17. Do not use this full facepiece with
self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA).
18. Do not use this respiratory protective
device in explosive atmospheres.
Failure to follow these all warnings,
instructions, and established CBRN pro-
tective measures can result in serious
personal injury or death.
CBRN Application
• This respirator provides LIMITED pro-
tection. It is NIOSH approved for res-
piratory protection against atmos-
pheres containing CBRN (chemical,
biological, radiological, & nuclear)
warfare agents; however, it can not
protect against all possible warfare
agents.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
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