MSA 10193956, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...MSAsafety com Operating Manual G1 Powered Air Purifying Respirator PAPR Full Facepiece Respirator Order No 10192450 02 Print spec 10000005389 F CR 800000041171 ...

Page 2: ...ions Otherwise it could fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on this device for their safety could sustain serious injury or death The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions Please read and observe th...

Page 3: ...election 13 3 1 Respirator Fit Test 13 3 1 1 Quantitative Test 13 3 1 2 Qualitative Test 14 4 Visual Examinations 14 4 1 All Components 14 4 2 G1 Facepiece 14 4 3 APR Adapter 14 4 4 C420 Respirator 15 4 5 Air Filtration Cartridges Canisters 15 5 Before Use 15 5 1 Respirator Use Limitations 15 5 2 Exposure Limits 16 5 3 Mixtures of Contaminants 16 5 4 Exposure Limits for Mixtures 17 6 Preparing for...

Page 4: ...se 34 9 1 Doffing the Respirator 34 10 Cleaning and Disinfecting 35 10 1 G1 Facepiece 37 10 2 APR Adapter 39 11 Batteries 40 11 1 Discarding Single Use Li SO2 Batteries 40 11 2 Charging Rechargeable NiMH Batteries 41 11 3 Discarding Rechargeable NiMH Batteries 42 12 G1 Spectacle Kit 43 13 Maintenance and Recertification 44 14 Safekeeping and Storage 45 14 1 G1 Facepiece 45 14 2 C420 Respirator 45 ...

Page 5: ...s product could result in injury or death L Follow the manufacturer s User Instructions for changing cartridges canisters and or filters M All approved respirators shall be selected fitted used and maintained in accordance with MSHA OSHA and other applicable regulations N Never substitute modify add or omit parts Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the manufacture...

Page 6: ...ction against specific chemical and or particulate contaminants Do NOT use this device if you cannot make sure that the air filtration cartridge canister is applicable for the contaminant The respirator will not supply protection unless all inhaled air is pulled through an applicable air filtration cartridge canister N Never substitute modify add or omit parts Use only exact replacement parts in t...

Page 7: ...urs You taste or smell a contaminant You feel irritation of the nose or throat You are instructed to do so by responsible personnel If you have a beard large sideburns or similar physical characteristics that prevent direct contact between your skin and the sealing surface of the facepiece this device may not seal correctly with your face refer to NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational...

Page 8: ...tor as contaminated at all times Safety goggles that fit tightly or a full facepiece respirator can help prevent transmission of the influenza virus ALWAYS clean cartridge canister style respirators before use in accordance with the instructions in this manual This respirator is NOT for use by a children or b people with a medical condition who may be adversely affected by using it When filters ar...

Page 9: ...e applicable authorities Do NOT use this respirator for more than 8 hours after initial use in an atmosphere that contains CBRN agents or more than 2 hours after initial use in an atmosphere that contains CBRN agents in liquid or mist form Otherwise agent permeation can occur Failure to obey these warnings in addition to all instructions and protective measures for CBRN agents can result in seriou...

Page 10: ...act THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTEES EXPRESSED IMPLIED OR STAT UTORY AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF MSA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Exclusive Remedy It is expressly agreed that the Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty for any tortious conduct of MSA or for any ot...

Page 11: ...diaphragm to enhance speech communication When the facepiece is not connected to the APR adapter an opening in the facepiece connection lets airflow bypass the inhalation and exhalation valves which decreases breathing resistance and further enhances speech communication The facepiece includes a broad range of head harness designs and material options An optional spectacle kit is available 2 2 APR...

Page 12: ... attaches to the top of the blower assembly and connects to the facepiece through the APR adapter Breathing tubes are available in two lengths 30 and 36 in The waist belt lets you attach the respirator to your waist tightly Waist belts are available in two lengths 60 and 70 in Single use and rechargeable batteries are available The single use batteries are 6 volt lithium sulfur dioxide Li SO2 The ...

Page 13: ... size relative to your face 5 Passing the negative pressure seal test does not verify that the size is correct Do a qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test to verify the size If the respirator passes a negative pressure seal test but does NOT pass a respirator fit test try the next nearest size 3 1 Respirator Fit Test WARNING Do quantitative or qualitative respirator fit tests routinely fo...

Page 14: ... of damage Make sure that the respirator is complete and assembled correctly Refer to Section 6 Preparing for Use Do all of the following component specific inspections 4 2 G1 Facepiece Examine the lens for cracks scratches deformation or color changes Make sure that the facepiece rubber has a tight seal and is attached to the lens ring tightly Make sure that the exhalation valve is clean and oper...

Page 15: ... canisters unless the cartridge canister has an end of service life indicator The change out schedule must include all factors that have an effect on respiratory protection including work practices and other conditions that are specific to the users environment If this respirator is used for protection against substances that have poor warning properties there is no secondary method of notificatio...

Page 16: ...s organic vapors chlorine chloride dioxide hydrogen sulfide acid gases ammonia and carbon monoxide Particulates can be mixed with any other particulate or any gas or vapor for which the air filtration cartridge canister is approved This respirator can be used for protection against a mixture of contaminants in an environment at the same time or against one contaminant then another using the same a...

Page 17: ...ufficient seal for protection Failure to obey this warning can result in serious injury or death Make sure that the device does not have any of the conditions listed in Section 4 Visual Examina tions Make sure that there are no parts missing from the assembled device Make sure that the air filtration cartridges canisters are approved for and effective against all contam inants in the environment M...

Page 18: ... around your waist to keep the device in position during use Failure to obey this warning can result in serious injury or death 1 Put the belt through the male end of the buckle 2 Remove the male end of the buckle from the belt 3 Remove the keeper loop from the belt 4 Put the belt through the two belt loops on the back of the blower assembly ...

Page 19: ... gas which is toxic If you smell an odor like vinegar or rotten eggs from the single use Li SO2 battery there is possibly a leakage of battery gas Put on protective gloves before you touch the battery Remove the battery Obey the instructions in Section 11 1 Discarding Single Use Li SO2 Batteries to discard the battery Obey the instructions in Section 6 2 Installing the Battery to install a new bat...

Page 20: ...th Before you use the rechargeable NiMH battery for the first time or if the battery has not been used for several months do three 6 hour charge 4 hour discharge cycles to get the best battery perfor mance Do the discharge cycles with the blower assembly operating in a nonhazardous environment without the breathing tube or cartridges canisters installed Refer to Section 11 2 Charging Rechargeable ...

Page 21: ...carding Single Use Li SO2 Batteries or Section 11 3 Discarding Rechargeable NiMH Batteries to discard the battery 3 Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position 4 Turn the battery cap assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the blower assembly 5 Look for the orientation label inside the battery compartment in the blower assembly 6 To install the battery put the contact end metal ring...

Page 22: ...PR adapter to make sure that it is attached tightly to the facepiece 1 Remove the green protective plug from the inlet port of the breathing tube Keep the protective plug to use during storage 2 Examine the gray gasket in the inlet port of the breathing tube If the gasket is damaged or missing replace it PN B 10022 001 3 Install the inlet port of the breathing tube in the outlet port of the blower...

Page 23: ... damaged or missing replace the airflow indicator 2 Make sure that a new single use Li SO2 or fully charged rechargeable NiMH battery is installed in the blower assembly 3 Tilt the airflow indicator from side to side and make sure that the red ball moves freely from one end of the air column to the other If it does not replace the airflow indicator 4 Remove the green protective plugs from the inle...

Page 24: ...e damaged or missing from the blower assembly Do NOT tighten the cartridges canisters too much Doing so can cause damage to the gasket If the gasket is damaged leakage and exposure to contaminants can occur When used at specified occupational exposure limits do NOT exceed the rated service time of the air filtration cartridge canister Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious injury or ...

Page 25: ...air filtration cartridge canister Discard it according to the applicable authorities 5 Remove the green protective plugs from the inlet and outlet ports of the blower assembly Keep the protective plugs to use during storage 6 Examine the gray gaskets in the inlet ports of the blower assembly If either gasket is damaged or missing replace it PN B 60026 002 When replacing the gaskets be careful not ...

Page 26: ...the airflow indicator into the outlet port of the blower assembly until the airflow indicator touches the bottom of the outlet port 7 Put the blower assembly on a flat surface in an upright position so the airflow indicator is vertical on top of the blower assembly 8 Move the power switch to the ON position 9 Make sure that the device operates correctly 10 Make sure that the red ball goes above th...

Page 27: ...impermeable protective clothing to prevent exposure to gases and vapors that can poison by skin absorption Donning doffing and testing the negative pressure seal must be done in a safe nonhazardous nontoxic atmosphere Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious injury or death NOTE The rubber neck strap Model Number 7 2830 1 is not approved for use with the 4 point black cloth head harnes...

Page 28: ...us injury or death 1 Hold the respirator by the waist belt and put the blower assembly in position on your waist The blower assembly can be on either hip or on the lower back 2 Connect the buckle and adjust the waist belt 3 Make sure that the outlet port of the blower assembly points upward 4 Put the breathing tube in position If the blower assembly is on the lower back put the breathing tube over...

Page 29: ...ps to within in from the buckles 8 For donning in cold weather you MUST hold your breath before you start to put the facepiece in position in step 9 until after you tighten the harness straps in Step 15 If you do not the facepiece can fog immedi ately 9 Open the head harness with both hands and pull it over your head 10 Pull down on the head harness pull tab 11 Make sure that the head harness is f...

Page 30: ... not out away from the head a Both lower harness straps neck b Both upper harness straps temple c Top strap NOTE The 4 point head harness does not have an adjust able top strap 16 For donning in cold weather release your breath 17 If necessary tighten all straps a second time to make sure that the facepiece is tight 18 Make sure that you can feel firm even pressure from the nosecup to all points o...

Page 31: ...ve pressure seal test before each use and before going into a toxic atmosphere Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious injury or death To make sure that the face to facepiece tightness is correct do a negative pressure seal test before each use 8 During Use WARNING Do NOT use the respirator if any of the following conditions occur The negative pressure seal test is unsuccessful The re...

Page 32: ... position Obey the applicable decontamination proce dures clean and disinfect the respirator then examine it Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious injury or death If you go out of the contaminated area at any time do an in use airflow test and a negative pressure seal test before you go back into the contaminated area If the respirator is using a single use Li SO2 battery do an in u...

Page 33: ...switch to the ON position 7 Make sure that the red ball goes above the line on the outside of the airflow indicator If it does not do the following a Replace the battery with a new single use Li SO2 or fully charged rechargeable NiMH battery and do an airflow test again b If the airflow test is unsatisfactory adjust the posi tion of the cartridges canisters and do an airflow test again c If the ai...

Page 34: ... occur Do NOT examine the respirator before it is decontaminated cleaned and disinfected if there is a risk of exposure to contaminants Decontaminate clean and disinfect the respirator first then examine it Be careful with used air filtration cartridges canisters which can contain the contaminant that was in the atmosphere during use Obey the decontamination and disposal procedures set by the appl...

Page 35: ...OT submerge the blower assembly If the blower assembly is accidentally submerged let it air dry fully Do an airflow test with and without cartridges canisters installed to make sure that the blower assembly operates correctly Refer to Section 6 6 Airflow Testing without Air Filtration Cartridges Canisters or Section 6 8 Airflow Testing with Air Filtration Cartridges Canisters for instructions Make...

Page 36: ...nded time 1 Remove the air filtration cartridges canisters 2 Discard air filtration cartridges canisters according to federal state and local regulations 3 Turn the battery cap assembly counterclockwise to loosen and remove it 4 Remove the battery and do one of the following For single use Li SO2 batteries refer to Section 11 1 Discarding Single Use Li SO2 Batteries For rechargeable NiMH batteries...

Page 37: ...er to Section 10 2 APR Adapter for instructions 10 Use a cloth or sponge soaked with a solution of Confi dence Plus Germicidal Cleaner to clean the breathing tube and blower assembly 11 Clean the waist belt in a solution of Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner If necessary use a moist sponge or soft brush to remove debris 12 Rinse the waist belt fully 13 Use a cloth or sponge soaked with a solution ...

Page 38: ...rush to clean the facepiece 3 Rinse the facepiece and components thoroughly in clean water that is not more than 110 F 43 C and is preferably running and draining 4 To clean and rinse the pressure demand exhalation valve use a blunt object to push in on the stem and flush the valve with clean water 5 Let the facepiece air dry Do not put parts near a heater or in direct sunlight to dry 6 Operate th...

Page 39: ...s on the label to prepare a solution of Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner PN 10009971 in a bucket or sink 2 Remove the adapter cover 3 Submerge the adapter in the solution of Confidence Plus Cleaner for a minimum of 30 seconds If necessary use a sponge or soft brush to clean the adapter 4 Submerge the adapter cover in the solution of Confidence Plus Cleaner for a minimum of 30 seconds If necessar...

Page 40: ...ully before discarding it 8 Install the adapter cover 9 Make sure that the APR adapter connects to the facepiece correctly Refer to Section 6 3 Installing the APR Adapter on the Facepiece for instructions 10 Do a negative pressure seal test before returning the facepiece to service Refer to Section 7 3 Testing the Negative Pressure Seal for instructions 1 Use the attached pull tab to remove the wa...

Page 41: ...on after approximately 4 hours of operational use the battery will charge for approximately 6 hours Charging times will be different for batteries in a partially charged state The best charging time is 8 hours 1 In a clean area no dust with a temperature between 32 F 0 C and 100 F 38 C put the charger on a horizontally flat surface The best temperature is 70 F 21 C 2 Connect the applicable power c...

Page 42: ...the charger for use Trickle Charge mode goes into operation Batteries can stay on the charger in Trickle Charge mode indefinitely 8 To remove the charger plug from the battery firmly hold the charger plug housing with your fingers and pull it from the battery Do NOT pull on the cord for the charger plug to remove it from the battery Rapid Charger LED Illumination Sequence LED Color Charging Status...

Page 43: ...warning can result in serious personal injury or death 1 Turn the head harness over the front of the facepiece so the harness covers the lens of the facepiece This will open up the faceblank to make it easier to install the spectacle kit 2 Squeeze in on the wire frame of the spectacle kit at the large bends about 2 in 5 cm from the ends 3 Push the top part of the wire frame into the lens of the fa...

Page 44: ... MSA is liable only for maintenance and repairs performed by MSA Use only genuine MSA replacement parts Changes to devices or components are not permitted and will result in unapproved configurations Keep detailed inspection and service records 4 Push one end of the wire frame up into the facepiece so the frame is in position along the edge where the lens and face blank meet 5 Make sure the end of...

Page 45: ...any component that is damaged 4 Remove the battery 14 1 G1 Facepiece WARNING To prevent damage to the facepiece do NOT keep loose objects in the facepiece container Failure to obey this warning can result in serious injury or death Keep the facepiece in a pouch or container Do not distort the facepiece during storage MSA rubber products are protected by an anti aging agent that can become visible ...

Page 46: ... original packaging is open or damaged 14 4 Batteries Keep batteries in cool dry clean ambient air away from sunlight heat and moisture The single use Li SO2 battery can have an extended shelf life when kept correctly in storage The single use Li SO2 battery is not rechargeable The NiMH battery is rechargeable Obey the instructions on the battery label or refer to Section 11 2 Charging Rechargeabl...

Page 47: ...47 Ordering Information G1 Powered Air Purifying Respirator PAPR US 15 Ordering Information ...

Page 48: ...95 SP 14 1 Lens Ring Lower 10144196 SP 15 1 Cover Component Housing 10144187 SP 16 1 Clamp Component Housing 10144222 SP 17 2 Screw Lens Ring 10144221 SP 18 1 Lightpipe Assembly Left 10144180 SP 19 1 Lightpipe Assembly Right 10144204 SP 20 2 Screw Delta Pt Screw Wn 5451 30x8 10144233 SP 21 2 Inlet Valve Seat 10144192 SP 22 2 Inlet Valve 10144193 SP 23 5 Button Headharness Black 10144219 SP 24 5 Bu...

Page 49: ...alve 10204369 51 1 HE Cartridge 6 Pack 496081 52 1 HE Cartridge 20 Pack 10042346 53 1 Gasket Breathing Tube B 10022 001 54 1 Belt Assembly Webbing 60 S 30019 55 1 Belt Assembly Decon 70 S 30021 56 1 Airflow Indicator S 30020 57 1 Cap NIMH Rechargeable Battery B 30060 001 58 1 Gasket Blower 2 Pack B 60026 001 59 1 Blower Assembly C420 M 60031 60 1 Breathing Tube G1 30 10193956 61 1 Breathing Tube G...

Page 50: ...thing Tube G1 36 10193957 1 Li SO2 Single Use Battery M 20020 1 Filter Adapter Assembly 10144231 SP User Instructions 1 Kit G1 PAPR 30 Tube NIMH Battery with Adapter 10204813 Contains 1 Blower Assembly C420 M 60031 1 Airflow Indicator S 30020 1 Belt Assembly Decon 70 S 30021 1 Breathing Tube G1 30 10193956 1 NIMH Rechargeable Battery S 20036 1 Filter Adapter Assembly 10144231 SP User Instructions ...

Page 51: ... Belt Assembly Decon 70 S 30021 1 Breathing Tube G1 36 10193957 1 Li SO2 Single Use Battery M 20020 User Instructions 1 Kit G1 PAPR 30 Tube NIMH Battery 10204817 Contains 1 Blower Assembly C420 M 60031 1 Airflow Indicator S 30020 1 Belt Assembly Decon 70 S 30021 1 Breathing Tube G1 30 10193956 1 NIMH Rechargeable Battery S 20036 User Instructions 1 Kit G1 PAPR 36 Tube NIMH Battery 10204818 Contain...

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