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REPLACING THE CANISTER

Due to the uncontrolled environment, the canister along with the P100 filter
must be replaced after each use. During use, the length of time the chemicals
in the canister will give protection depends both on the concentration of the
contaminants and the rate of breathing. When the mask is properly adjusted,
leakage as indicated by odor, taste or eye, nose or throat irritation is evidence
that the canister is exhausted. Excessive inhalation resistance is also evidence
that the canister has served its useful life and must be replaced. The wearer
should return immediately to fresh air and attach a new canister. Do not use
canister after the expiration date on label.

USING THE INLET PORT PLUG (Phalanx Alpha Version only)

The design of this gas mask allows the user to wear the gas mask with the can-
ister on either the right side or the left side of the facepiece. The threaded
receptacle on the side of the facepiece opposite from the side on which the
canister is mounted must be sealed off by the inlet port plug. The inlet port plug
must be tightened by turning clockwise onto the threaded inlet port, on which
the canister is creating a seal between cap and facepiece.

MAINTENANCE

This mask must be kept in good condition to function properly. When any part
shows evidence of failure, it must be replaced immediately with the proper part.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

The facepiece assembly (with canister removed) should be cleaned after each
use with MSA Cleaner-Disinfectant Liquid (P/N 697284) (maximum 120˚F).
1. Immerse soiled equipment in the solution and scrub gently with a soft brush

until clean. Take care to clean the exhalation valve in the facepiece and all
other parts that exhaled air contacts.

2. Rinse in plain warm water (maximum 120˚F ) and then air dry.

Cleaning at or below 120˚F will avoid possible overheating and distortion
of parts of the respirator which would require replacement.

STORAGE

This mask, when not in use, should be kept in the container provided.

RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS IN CBA (CHEMICAL - BIOLOGICAL WAR-
FARE AGENT) ATMOSPHERES:

The recommended work environments for this respirator include operations
where exposure to vapor or liquid Chemical Agents or Biological Agents is pos-
sible but not expected, or, for escape from possible CBA contamination and
controlled low level CBA atmospheres which do not exceed the maximum use
concentration as determined by the governing authority.

In the event a maximum use concentration has not been established by the
governing authority, it is recommended that the use of the respirator should be

CAUTION

TAL 704 (L) Rev. 11 - 487373

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Summary of Contents for Phalanx Alpha

Page 1: ...under the 42 CFR 84 P100 classification 99 97 efficiency level against all particulate aerosols including oil based aerosols NIOSH approval See inside for instructions warnings and limitations See separate insert for NIOSH Approval Matrix Phalanx Alpha Phalanx Beta and Ultra Elite TAL 704 L Rev 11 MSA 2007 Print Spec 10005389 F Mat 487373 Doc 487373 ...

Page 2: ...es vapors NIOSH approved for CN chloroacetophenone and CS chlorobenzylidene malononitrile and all particulate aerosols including oil based aerosols listed on the canister label from the inhaled air Inhaled air is drawn through the canister which con tains chemicals and a P100 filter that removes or neutralizes the contaminants The air is then drawn through the facepiece where it passes over the le...

Page 3: ...w all warnings and limita tions specified Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury or death PREPARATIONS FOR USE There are five inspection points listed below that must be checked before donning the respirator Under no circumstances should a respirator that fails inspection be used The respirator must be repaired or replaced 1 Head harness Check to see that the head harness straps st...

Page 4: ...akage is detected around the facial seal readjust head harness straps and repeat test until there is no leakage If other than facial seal leakage is detected the condition must be investigated and corrected before another test is made The facepiece must pass the tightness test before the user should attempt to enter any toxic atmosphere The mask will not furnish protection unless all inhaled air i...

Page 5: ...This mask must be kept in good condition to function properly When any part shows evidence of failure it must be replaced immediately with the proper part CLEANING AND DISINFECTING The facepiece assembly with canister removed should be cleaned after each use with MSA Cleaner Disinfectant Liquid P N 697284 maximum 120 F 1 Immerse soiled equipment in the solution and scrub gently with a soft brush u...

Page 6: ... determine or check with the safety office to verify that the protective equipment to be used is sufficient for exposure to their particular hazard and contamination level Mis use of the protective equipment can result in serious personal injury or death During the Stay in the CBA Contaminated Area 1 It is recommended that the area be real timed monitored with alarm for exposure levels of the cont...

Page 7: ...Failure to follow accepted safety and protection procedures when exposed to hazardous atmospheres can result in serious personal injury or death WARNING TAL 704 L Rev 11 487373 7 ...

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Page 11: ...TAL 704 L Rev 11 487373 11 NOTES ...

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Page 13: ...1 TAL 7921 L Rev 9 DRAFT 12 15 97 ...

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