optrel P.Air Clear User manual

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IMPORTANT
Please keep this User Instruction for your reference. This respirator
reduces the exposures to airborne particles. All wearer must read and
understand this User Instruction provided as a part of the product
packaging. Follow all local regulations. A written respiratory protection
program must be implemented in accordance of the requirements of
OSHA 1910.134, including training, fit testing and medical evaluation.
Keep this User Instruction for future reference. Please note: This
respirator is intended for single use and cannot be reused.
Use For
• Particles such as those from grinding, sanding, sweeping,
sawing, bagging, or processing minerals, coal, iron ore, flour,
metal, wood, pollen and other solid particles.
• Liquid or non-oil based droplets from sprays that do not also
emit oil aerosols or vapors.
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Solid particulates and liquid mists in concentrations not
exceeding 10x PEL/OEL. Follow all applicable local regulations.
For additional and latest information visit the webpage www.optrel.
com. Always follow the User Instruction and use in indicated manner.
Do Not Use For
DO NOT use for gases, vapors, oil containing aerosols, absestos,
arsenic, cadmium, lead, 4,4-methylene dianiline (MDA) or abrasive
blasting. DO NOT use for particulate concentrations exceeding 10x
the occupational exposure limit or applicable government regulations,
whichever is lower. DO NOT use in a manner not specified in the
instructions for use. This respirator does not supply oxygen.
Biological Particles
The respirator reduces inhalation exposures to airborne biological
particles (e.g. M.Tuberculosis) but cannot offer absolute protection from
infections, illness or disease. OSHA and other government agencies
have not established safe exposure limits for these contaminants.
Use Instructions
1. The respirator is intended for single use and cannot be reused.
2. Store the respirator away from contaminated areas.
3. Inspect respirator before use to ensure that it is in good operationg
condition. Examine all the respirator parts for signs of damage including
the two headbands, attachment points and nose clip. The respirator
must be disposed immediately if parts are damaged or missing.
The filtering facepiece must be inspected prior use: Make sure the
breathing zone is free from any damage. Immediately replace respirator
if damaged.
4. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of this
respirator and/or failure to wear this respirator during all times of exposure
canreducerespiratoreffectivenessandmayresultinsicknessordeath.
5. In the U.S., before occupational use of this respirator, a written
respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the
requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, such as training, fit testing,
medical evaulation, and applicable OSHA substances specific
standars. Follow all applicable local regulations.
6. Leave a contaminated area immediately and contact supervisor if
dizziness, irritation, or other distress occurs.
7. Conduct a seal check before each use as specified in the Fitting
Instructions section. If you cannot achieve a proper seal, do not
use the respirator.
8. Change the respirator when it is saturated with humidity, particulates
or breathing becomes difficult; or every 4 hours after continuous use,
only change in a safe environment.
9. Dispose the used product in accordance with all applicable
regulations.
Use Limitations
1. This respirator does not supply oxygen. Do not use it in
atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
2. Do not use respirator when concentrations of contaminants are
immediately dangerous to life and health, are unknown or when
concentrations exceed 10x the permissible exposure limit (PEL) or
according to specific OSHA standards or applicable government
regulations, whichever is lower.
3. Do not alter, wash, abuse or misuse the respirator.
4. The respirator is intended for single use and cannot be reused.
5. Do not use with beards or other facial hair or other conditions
that prevent a good seal between the face and the sealing surface
of the respirator.
6. Respirators can help protect your lungs against certain airborne
contaminants. They will not prevent entry through other routes
such as the skin, which will require additional personal protective
equipment (PPE).
7. This respirator is designed for occupational/professional use by
properly trained adults. This respirator is not designed to be used
by children.

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Use clean hands when handling a respirator.
1. Remove packaging and open the respirator and take hold of the head straps.
2. Hold the respirator over your nose, mouth and chin, lightly secure on the face with
one hand on the outside, and with your free hand pull the two retaining straps over
your head. Do not touch the respirator on the inside.
3. Pull the lower retaining strap under your ears and pull the upper retaining strap
over the back of your head.
4. Press the nose clip onto your face with both index fingers.
Spectacle wearers: remove the spectacle to adjust the nose clip!
Pinching the nose clip using one hand may result in improper fit and less
effective respirator performance. Use two hands.
5. Perform a User Seal Check prior to each wearing. To check the respirator-
to-face seal, place both hands completely over the respirator and exhale
sharply. Be careful not to disturb the position of the respirator. If air leaks
around nose, readjust the nosepiece as described in step 4.
If you CANNOT achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter the contaminated
area. Report to your supervisor.
Fitting - and Removal Instructions
Removal Instructions:
Spectacle wearers: remove glasses before removing the respirator.
Hold the retaining straps with both hands, pull over your head and remove the respirator from
your face. Remove the respirator without touching the respirator components. Wash and
clean your hands after removing the respirator. Dispose of used product in accordance with
applicable regulations.
Single use only! Do not reuse!
Storage Conditions and Shelf Life (Details see last page)
Before use, store respirators in the original packaging away from
contaminated areas, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive
moisture and damaging chemicals.
When stored in accordance with temperature and humidity conditions
specified below, the product may be used until the "use by" date
specified on packaging. Always inspect product and conduct a user
seal check before use as specified in the User Instructions. If you
cannot achieve a proper seal, do not use the respirator.
Time Use Limitation
If respirator becomes damaged, soiled or breathing becomes difficult
(e.g. saturated with breathing air humidity), leave the contaminated
area immediately and replace the respirator.
The respirator is intended for single use and cannot be reused.
Acceptable Fit Test Protocols
Fit Test Protocol*
Qualitative Protocols Saccharin Acceptable with this product!
Bitrex TM Acceptable with this product!
Quantitative Protocols* Acceptable with this product!
*Refer to OSHA 1910.134.

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Specifications (We reserve the right to make technical changes)
Material Composition Straps:Latex free elastic
Nose clip: Metal
Nose foam: Polyurethan
Window: Polypropylen
Filter: Polypropylen
Weight Approximate 0.25 oz.
Country of Origin Made in Switzerland
Standards NIOSH (see below)
End of Shelf Life
Use respirators before the "used by" date specified on the
packaging
(date format MM/YYYY)
Storage temperature Range
+23°F (-5°C) to +77°F (+25°C)
Storage Maximum Relative Humidity
<80% RH (not exceeding 80%) <80% HR
+25°C
+77°F
-5°C
+23°F
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