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NIOSH Approval Information Cautions and Limitations
A — Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B — Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C — Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
F —
Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight fitting facepieces or six cfm
(170 lpm) for hoods and / or helmets.
H —
Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges and canisters are
replaced before breakthrough occurs.
I — Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
J — Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
L — Follow the manufacturer's User's 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
manufacturer.
O — Refer to User's Instructions, and / or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators.
P — NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
S — Special or critical user's instructions and / or specific use limitations apply. Refer to User's Instructions before donning.
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S—Special or Critical User's Instructions
During use of the OptimAir TL PAPR, the atmosphere must be monitored for the level of contamination and a means of escape
must be provided in the event that the contamination level increases to immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) levels.
The OptimAir TL PAPR must be properly inspected before use, properly decontaminated, if necessary, after use, properly
cleaned and maintained after use, and properly stored between uses.
The OptimAir TL PAPR contains a battery and may not be taken into or used in atmospheres containing flammable or
explosive gases, vapors, or dusts when the concentration of such contaminants is near or above the lower flammable limit
(LFL).
Do not use the OptimAir TL PAPR for firefighting, in oxygen-deficient atmospheres, or for protection against airborne
contaminants from which the cartridge does not protect.
WARNING!
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An adequate respiratory protection program must include knowledge of hazards, hazard assessment, selection of proper
respiratory protective equipment, instruction and training in the use of equipment, inspection and maintenance of
equipment, and medical surveillance.
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