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Safety Regulations
G1 Air-Purifying Respirator (APR)
US
Do NOT remove the respirator in a contaminated area. Think of the outer surface of the respirator
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(s)/canister-style respirators before use in accordance with the instruc-
tions 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 are used in an application that makes sparks, make sure that the filters are protected
by a shield. Sparks can cause damage to filters and decrease the level of protection.
Do NOT remove the respirator until it and other protective clothing are decontaminated. Otherwise,
exposure to contaminants can occur. In CBRN applications, this includes exposure to CBRN
agents.
Do NOT replace the air filtration cartridge(s)/canister in a contaminated area.
Obey the decontamination and disposal procedures set by the applicable authorities.
Make sure that there is no blockage of the air filtration cartridge(s)/canister.
The respirator has no user-serviceable parts except as instructed in this manual.
If the respirator falls to the ground during use, go out of the contaminated area immediately.
Examine the device for damage. If the device is damaged, contaminants can get into the filtration
system.
Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
1.5
For CBRN Application Only
WARNING!
Do NOT use this device without the correct training and a complete understanding of its limitations.
Misuse can prevent the respirator from supplying the necessary protection.
This respirator supplies LIMITED protection. The device is approved by NIOSH for respiratory
protection against atmospheres containing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN)
warfare agents; however, it cannot protect against all possible warfare agents.
Use this device with the applicable personal protective equipment and clothing necessary to
supply protection against dermal hazards.
Wear impermeable protective clothing to prevent exposure to gases and vapors that can poison
by skin absorption.
Exposure to some CBRN agents may not show immediate effects, but can result in delayed impair-
ment, illness, or death.
CBRN agents may NOT be identified by smell or sight. Don the respirator before going into an area
that may contain a CBRN agent. Obey the procedures set by the 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 serious injury or death.