MSA Advantage 200 LS User manual

This booklet, including the warnings and cautions
inside, must be carefully read and followed by all per-
sons who use or maintain this product, including
those who have any responsibility involving its selec-
tion, application, service, or repair. This respirator
will perform as designed only if used and maintained
according to the instructions. Otherwise, it could fail
to perform as designed and persons who rely on this
product could sustain serious personal injury or
death.
WARNING
See inside for Instructions, Warnings, and Limitations for
Advantage 200LS Respirators.
NIOSH approval information is included as a supplement
(P/N 10021588) to these instructions.
For additional information, call 1-800-MSA-2222 during reg-
ular working hours.
Patented MultiFlex®System
U.S. Patent No. 5,592,937
TAL 102 (L) Rev. 7 © MSA 2001 Prnt. Spec. 10000008114(B) Mat. 815908
Doc. 815908
Instructions

NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION
1. Protection
P100—Particulate Filter (99.97% filter
efficiency level) effective against all par-
ticulate aerosols.
N95—Particulate Filter (95% filter effi-
ciency level) effective against all particu-
late aerosols free of oil; time use restric-
tions may apply.
R95—Particulate Filter (95% filter effi-
ciency level) effective against all particu-
late aerosols; time use restrictions may
apply.
AM - Ammonia HS - Hydrogen sulfide
CD - Chlorine dioxide (escape)
CL - Chlorine MA - Methylamine
FM - Formaldehyde MV - Mercury vapor
HC - Hydrogen chloride OV - Organic Vapor
HF - Hydrogen fluoride SD - Sulfur dioxide
SA - Supplied Air
2. Cautions and Limitations
A. Not for use in atmospheres contain-
ing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B. Not for use in atmospheres immedi-
ately dangerous to life or health.
C. Do not exceed maximum use concen-
trations established by regulatory
standards.
H. Follow established cartridge and can-
ister change schedules or observe
ESLI to ensure that cartridges and
canisters are replaced before break-
through occurs.
J. Failure to properly use and maintain
this product could result in injury or
death.
K. The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration regulations require
gas-proof goggles be worn with this
respirator when used against
formaldehyde.
L. Follow the manufacturer’s Users
Instructions for changing cartridges
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 res-
pirators.
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.
S - SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER
INSTRUCTIONS
1. NIOSH allows this respirator to be used
for protection against a mixture of conta-
minants that are present simultaneously
or used alternately against one contami-
nant then another (using the same car-
tridges or filters) if the mixture meets the
following conditions:
a. The cartridge/filter must be approved
for all contaminants present.
b. Contaminants present simultaneously
must be below IDLH levels for the spe-
cific contaminants. If any one contam-
inant in the mixture exceeds the IDLH
concentration, then the entire mixture
must be treated as IDLH and the res-
pirator cannot be used (except for
escape from particulates with appro-
priate filter).
2. Special Instructions for Mersorb-P100/
Mersorb Cartridges —
a. Mersorb-P100/Mersorb®cartridges
can be used against a mixture of chlo-
rine and mercury that are both present
simultaneously, but cannot be used if
alternating between mercury-contami-
nated atmospheres and chlorine-cont-
aminated atmospheres.
b. Service Life Indicator - The Mersorb-
P100 respirator utilizes an End of
Service Life Indicator (ESLI) for use
against metallic mercury vapor. The
ESLI must be readily visible to the
wearer of this respirator without
manipulation of either the respirator,
cartridges, facepiece or the indicator.
If you can not readily see the indicator,
do not wear the respirator. The ESLI
band around the side of each
Mersorb-P100/Mersorb cartridge con-
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sists of chemically treated paper. In
use, as the paper is exposed to metal-
lic mercury vapor, it changes from
orange to brown. When the indicator
color changes to brown, the cartridge
is beginning to lose its effectiveness
against metallic mercury vapor and
must be replaced. Thus, the wearer
has a constant, positive check on the
condition of his cartridge.
c. Do not enter any atmospheres with
this respirator unless you know that;
you are not colorblind and can distin-
guish between the beginning and end-
ing colors of the end-of-service-life
indicator (when using Mersorb-
P100/Mersorb respirators only).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE BY
PROPERLY TRAINED AND
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
1. This device does NOT supply oxygen,
and must only be used in adequately
ventilated areas containing at least
19.5 percent oxygen.
2. This respirator must be used in con-
junction with the proper chemical or
particulate cartridges for protection
against specific contaminants.
3. Do not use when concentrations of
contaminants are unknown or immedi-
ately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
4. Do not use when appropriate exposure
limit (OSHA PEL, NIOSH REL, ACGIH
TLV, etc.) is not known.
5. Leave area immediately if:
A. Breathing becomes difficult.
B. Dizziness or other distress occurs.
C. You taste or smell contaminant.
D. You experience nose or throat irrita-
tion.
6. Use strictly in accordance with instruc-
tions, labels, and limitations pertaining
to this device.
7. This respirator may not provide a satis-
factory seal with certain facial charac-
teristics, such as beards or large side-
burns, that prevent direct contact
between the skin and the sealing sur-
face of the facepiece. Do not use this
respirator if such conditions exist.
8. Never alter or modify this device.
9. This respirator is for use by trained,
qualified personnel only.
Failure to follow the above warnings can
result in serious personal injury or death.
Do not use for urethane paints or other
paints containing diisocyanates unless an
appropriate cartridge change-out sched-
ule is developed. Due to their poor warn-
ing properties, over exposure can occur
without user awareness and result in
severe permanent damage to the respira-
tory system. If unable to develop an appro-
priate change-out schedule, use an air-
supplied respirator or SCBA.
RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS
The wearer must comply with the following
respirator use limitations:
1. MAXIMUM USE CONCENTRATION —
Do not exceed any of the following:
A. 10 times the exposure limit for the
contaminants present.
B. Immediately dangerous to life or
health (IDLH) concentration for any
contaminant present.
2. The limitations outlined in the applicable
NIOSH approval.
3. For respirators with class N or R filters:
Replace filters after no more than 8 (eight)
hours of use (continuous or intermittent)
or sooner if excessive breathing resis-
tance occurs while inhaling. [Service time
can be extended by performing an evalu-
ation in the specific workplace setting
that demonstrates (a) that the extended
use will not degrade the filter below the
efficiency level for which it is approved, or
(b) that the total mass loading of the filter
is less than 200 mg.]
4. For respirators with class P filters:
Replace filters when excessive breathing
resistance occurs while inhaling.
5. For respirators with chemical cartridges:
a. Users must follow an appropriate car-
tridge change-out schedule devel-
oped by a qualified professional. The
change-out schedule must take into
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WARNING
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account all factors that may influence
respiratory protection including spe-
cific work practices and other condi-
tions unique to the works environ-
ment. Cartridges equipped with an
end-of-service-life indicator for a spe-
cific contaminant present must be
replaced when the indicator changes
to the specified color or sooner if
using the respirator against a mixture
and the cartridge change-out sched-
ule specifies an earlier replacement.
b. If using the respirator against sub-
stances having poor warning proper-
ties, over exposure can occur without
user awareness. Take appropriate pre-
cautions to prevent overexposure,
which may include an earlier cartridge
change-out, or using an air-supplied
respirator or SCBA. For further infor-
mation refer to MSA’s Response
Respirator Selector.
c. Replace cartridges every shift, or
sooner if indicated by change-out
schedule or end-of-service-life indica-
tor. Use beyond one shift could result
in shorter than expected service time
and over exposure due to contaminant
desorption and migration through the
cartridge when not in use.
d. If using the respirator for escape,
replace cartridges after each escape.
Once the user breathes through the
respirator in a contaminated atmos-
phere, the cartridges may not provide
adequate protection for additional
escapes. Additionally, once the car-
tridges are initially placed into service
or carried by the user in anticipation of
escape, they must be replaced based
on an appropriate cartridge change-
out schedule. Extended exposure of
the cartridges to nuisance levels
(below the PEL) of the contaminant
may prevent the cartridges from pro-
viding adequate escape protection.
6. For respirators with combination car-
tridges (chemical cartridges with filters):
The limitations specified above for chem-
ical cartridges as well as the applicable
filter class apply for combination car-
tridges.
7. Applicable respirator use requirements as
specified in the OSHA Respiratory
Protection Regulation 29 CFR Part
1910.134 (or other requirements estab-
lished by the Regulatory Agency with
jurisdiction over the wearer). Additional
OSHA Regulations may also apply for
certain contaminants (See MSA’s
Response Respirator Selector).
EXPOSURE LIMITS
A listing of acceptable exposure limits from
the following sources is provided in MSA’s
Response®Respirator Selector:
— American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
— Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
— National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH)
— American Industrial Hygiene Association
(AIHA)
Exposure Limits for Mixtures
The American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publishes the
following information to determine the TLV of
a mixture.
First determine the total concentration of the
chemical mixture (CMixture) from the individ-
ual contaminant concentrations (C1, C2,
C3...) using the following formula:
CMixture = C1+C2+C3+...
The TLV of the mixture is found by using the
following formula where T1, T2, T3, ... are the
individual contaminant TLVs and C1, C2,
C3... are the individual contaminant concen-
trations:
Only use these equations if the contaminants
present are actually mixed. Some substances
do not mix and may be present separately, for
example, in pockets or at different levels. In
that case, the lowest TLV of the substances
present must be used to determine the
appropriate respirator category for protection
against all contaminants present. See MSA’s
TMixture = CMixture
C1
T1
+C2
T2
+C3
T3
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Response Respirator Selector for additional
information.
RESPIRATOR FIT TEST
A qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test
must be carried out for each wearer of this
respirator to determine the amount of protec-
tion it will provide.
Respirator fit tests are explained fully in the
American National Standard for Respiratory
Protection, ANSI Z88.2, which is published
by the American National Standards Institute,
11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York,
10036.
QUANTITATIVE TEST – If a Quantitative Fit
Test is used, a fit factor that is at least 100
shall be obtained before that respirator is
assigned to an individual.
QUALITATIVE TEST - If a Qualitative Fit Test
is used, only validated protocols are accept-
able. The individual must pass a test
designed to assess a fit factor of at least 100.
Regardless of facial dimensions and respira-
tor sizing charts, respirator fit testing, either
qualitative or quantitative, must be performed
to ensure the respirator selected provides an
adequate fit.
The user must perform a respirator fit test
and follow all warnings and limitations
specified. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury or death.
PREPARATIONS FOR USE
The following inspection points must be
checked before donning the respirator. A res-
pirator that fails the inspection must not be
used. The respirator must be repaired or
replaced.
1. Neck strap/Headband: Check to see
that the headband and neck strap still
have their elasticity. Inspect for breaks or
tears and make sure all adjusters are in
place and working properly.
2. Facepiece: Check facepiece for dirt,
cracks, tears, or holes. Inspect the shape
of the facepiece for possible distortion
that may occur from improper storage
and make sure the rubber is flexible, not
stiff. Also check the yoke for cracks.
3. Inhalation and exhalation valves: Check
for cracks, tears, distortion, dirt, build-up
of material between valve and valve seat.
4. Cartridge connectors: Check to make
sure connectors are in place and check
for cracks and damage.
5. Cartridges and filters: Make sure car-
tridges and filters are clean. Never try to
clean a cartridge or filter by washing it or
using compressed air. Inspect cartridges
for scratches, cracks, or other damage,
particularly the sealing bead around the
bottom.
CARTRIDGE ATTACHMENT: Carefully
attach cartridges to facepiece connectors by
first aligning the cutouts on the cartridges
with the lugs on the facepiece connectors
and then turning the cartridge clockwise by
hand until tight. Align the small lug on the
connector with the match-mark located on
the cartridge body (see Replacing
Cartridges).
DONNING THE RESPIRATOR
To don the Advantage 200LS Respirator, fol-
low the outlined steps:
1. Loosen all the straps by pulling the tab
back on the latch with your finger.
2. Pull the neck strap over your head and
place it around your neck. The neck strap
must lay flat against your neck, not twisted.
3. Place the top portion of the facepiece on
the bridge of your nose and swing the
bottom of the facepiece inward. The face-
piece should fit comfortably around your
nose, mouth and chin.
4. Pull the cradle headband over your head
until it straddles the crown of your head.
The cradle headband must lay flat, not
twisted.
5. Pull the ends of the cradle headband
straps to tighten the cradle around the
crown of your head.
6. Pull the ends of the neck strap to tighten
the neck strap around your neck.
7. Adjust the cradle headband and neck
straps for a comfortable and secure fit.
The straps should be just snug enough so
that no air leaks around the facepiece.
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The straps should not be pulled so tight
that the respirator digs into your face. Be
careful not to over-tighten.
a. Adjust the cradle
head straps and
the neck strap. If
the fit is too tight
unlock the strap
by pulling back
on the tab on the
latch. Then, pull
to desired com-
fort.
TEST FOR TIGHTNESS
Test for Tightness Before Each Use By One
of the Following Methods:
•Negative Pressure Method — Place your
palms over cartridges lightly. Gently
inhale so that the facepiece collapses
slightly and hold breath for ten seconds.
The facepiece will remain collapsed while
the breath is held unless there is a leak in
the seal.
•Positive Pressure Method — Place your
palm lightly over exhalation valve cover
and gently exhale.
If any leakage 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 respirator must
pass one of the above tightness tests before
the respirator is used.
Do not enter any atmosphere with this res-
pirator unless you know that:
1. You have read, understood and fol-
lowed all instructions and warnings
pertaining to the respirator.
2. The respirator and conditions meet the
requirements outlined.
3. The cartridges are the proper type for
the contaminant or contaminants pre-
sent.
4. The amount of oxygen is sufficient to
support life (that is, at least 19.5 per-
cent oxygen by volume at sea level). Do
not use if oxygen concentration suffi-
cient to support life is questionable.
5. Respirator has passed a tightness test.
(See Test for Tightness.)
6. Filters/Cartridges do not need to be
replaced. Discard exhausted car-
tridges.
7. You are not colorblind and can distin-
guish between the beginning and end-
ing colors of the end-of -service-life
indicator (when using Mersorb or
Mersorb-P100 respirators only).
Failure to follow the above warnings can
result in serious personal injury or death.
To replace cartridges:
A. Remove the expended cartridges and
dispose of properly.
B. Remove the replacement cartridges from
storage bags.
C. Place cartridges on
connectors carefully.
Line up match-mark
on cartridge with
small lug on face-
piece connector.
Make sure cartridge
connector lugs align with the cartridge
opening. Push down and tighten car-
tridge clockwise until the stops are
engaged. To ensure a good seal against
the facepiece, tighten each cartridge by
gripping as much of the circumference of
the cartridge as possible and then slowly
turning the cartridge until tight.
To replace snap-on filters:
A. Remove snaptight filter covers and dis-
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NECK STRAP LOCK
ADJUST THE STRAPS OBTAIN A COMFORTABLE FIT
NEGATIVE PRESSURE METHOD
POSITIVE PRESSURE METHOD
WARNING

card used filter.
B. Replace with a new filter into each filter
cover; NEVER load filters into the recep-
tacles.
C. Replace filters with CAUTION as to pre-
vent damage to the filters.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
If the facepiece is to be cleaned, remove the
cartridges. The facepiece should be cleaned
and disinfected after every use with MSA
non-sudsing Confidence Plus™ Cleaner (P/N
10009971). Rinse thoroughly in plain warm
water (110ºF to avoid possible overheating
and distortion of parts) and then air dry. ANSI
suggests that users should be trained in
cleaning procedure.
Cleaning and Disinfecting at or below
110ºF temperature will avoid possible
overheating and distortion of parts which
would require replacement.
MAINTENANCE
This respirator must be kept in good condi-
tion to function properly. When any respirator
shows evidence of excessive wear or dam-
age, it must be replaced immediately. Refer
to the Preparations for Use section for prop-
er inspection of the respirator. This respirator,
when not in use, should be stored in a clean,
dry location, such as its storage bag. Do not
distort rubber facepiece during storage.
When disposing of the respirator or its com-
ponents, do so in accordance with local,
state and federal regulations.
CAUTION
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