Nextteq VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators for Respirator Fit Testing - Manual (Page 22)

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VeriFit Irritant Smoke Generators Manual
Nextteq LLC 8406 Benjamin Road, Suite J, Tampa, FL 33634 USA
PN 50811300-340N Rev F 5/09
Operating Instructions
2. Keep this manual for reference and training.
3. Be thoroughly familiar with this product, the manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings, and associated equipment before using
this product.
4. Inspect this product and associated equipment for damage or
defects before using. Do not proceed with Respirator Fit Testing
or Sensitivity Check if this product or associated equipment is
damaged or defective.
5. Do not start or continue the Respirator Fit Test or the Sensitivity
Check if any of the conditions described in the Warnings in
Section III of this manual (specifically Warning #19 and
Warning #33) exist.
6. Use only in well-ventilated areas to prevent the buildup of smoke
or fumes. Do not use under a hood or other enclosed area.
Do not use in a confined space.
7. Keep all bystanders away from this product and the smoke or
fumes during use or testing.
8. Before using or attempting to use this product, users should wear
the following:
a. Safety gloves in accordance with OSHA standards and
good practice.
b. Respiratory protection in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR
1910.134 and NIOSH 42 CFR 84.
c. Eye protection in accordance with OSHA standards and good
practice. Contact lenses should be worn in strict compliance
with applicable NIOSH, OSHA, and ACOEM standards.
9. Respirator Fit Testing should be performed in strict compliance
with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. NIOSH-approved HEPA plus acid
gas filters or equivalent filters specified by NIOSH may be used
in all fit testing in lieu of HEPA filters.
10. Test subject’s eyes should be tightly closed and remain closed
during Respirator Fit Testing or Sensitivity Check until smoke
clears. Do not remove or adjust respirator during Respirator Fit
Testing or in the presence of smoke or fumes. Move to an area of
fresh clean air before removing or adjusting respirator.