ArcOne Clean Air Flow - Manual (Page 7)

1.3 Respirator Approvals & Limitations
The Clean Air Flow TM System as described in this instruction manual has been
approved by the following agencies
• NIOSH 42 CFR Part 84 (USA) (See enclosed Appendices)
1. Improper respirator use may cause injury or death. Improper use
may also cause certain life-threatening delayed lung diseases. Regula-
tions require that the employer provide training to the user on proper
use, maintenance and limitations of the Clean Air Flow
TM PAPR system.
2. Each person using these respirators must fi rst read and understand
this entire instruction manual. Before using the Clean Air Flow
TM PAPR
system, be sure your employer has determined that airborne contaminant
concentrations do not exceed those allowed by applicable OSHA, MSHA,
EPA, NIOSH or ACGIH regulations for Powered Air Purifying Respirators.
Federal law requires that your employer measure and monitor airborne
contaminant levels in the work area.
3. Failure to use components and replacement parts approved by NIOSH
for use with this respirator system voids NIOSH approval of the entire res-
pirator, invalidates all ARCONE® warranties, and may cause death, lung
disease or exposure to other hazardous or life-threatening conditions.
4. Inspect all components of the Clean Air Flow
TM PAPR system during
cleaning and before and after each use for signs of wear, tear or damage
that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided. Immediately
replace worn or damaged components with ARCONE’S Clean Air Flow
TM
PAPR components approved by NIOSH for use with this respiratory sys-
tem.
5. DO NOT use the Clean Air Flow
TM PAPR system in inadequately venti-
lated areas, where oxygen is less than 19.5%, or in confi ned spaces such
as tanks, small rooms, tunnels or vessels unless the confi ned space is
well-ventilated and contaminant concentrations are below the recommen-
dations for this system. The procedures for confi ned space entry, operation
and exit are defi ned in applicable regulations and standards, including 29
CFR 1910.146.