Venus P100 Quick guide
PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR P100
FIT AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Read and understand all safety warnings, in-
structions, illustrations and specifications
provided. Failure to follow all instructions may result in sick-
ness or death. Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This respirator protects the user by keeping certain dusts and
particles out of the nose, mouth and lungs.
P100-NIOSH Approved. At least 99.97% fi ltration effi ciency
against solid and liquid aerosols.
This respirator contains no components made from natural
rubber latex.
For best results, use in well-ventilated areas.
WARNING
Wear respirator at all times during exposure. If
it becomes diffi cult to breathe, or if respirator
becomes damaged, immediately go to a clean area and replace
the respirator. Leave the contaminated area immediately if
dizziness, irritation, or other distress occurs.
Biological Particles
This respirator:
• DOES help reduce inhalation exposures to certain airborne bio-
logical particles (e.g. Mycobacterium tuberculosis.)
• Does NOT eliminate the risk of contracting infections, illness or
disease.
For these contaminants, OSHA and other government agencies
have not stated safe exposure limits.
Use and Limitations
Respirators are intended to help protect the wearer by reducing
their exposure to airborne harmful contaminants from a level that
may be hazardous to one that is considered safe or acceptable
according to government established levels. Employers must
comply with regulations and procedures from federal, state and
government agencies, such as OSHA, for selecting, using, and
maintaining proper respiratory protection in the workplace.
WARNING! Follow all Use and Limitations instructions. Before
occupational use of this respirator, a written respiratory protection
program must be implemented meeting all the local government
requirements. In the United States, employers must comply with
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 which includes medical evaluation, train-
ing, and fi t testing. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements
must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as
appropriate.
This respirator:
• DOES fi lter particles such as those from grinding, sanding,
sweeping, sawing, bagging, or processing minerals, coal, iron
ore, fl our, metal, wood, pollen, and certain other substances.
Hazardous particles can be too small to be seen by the naked
eye.
• DOES fi lter metal fumes created from welding, brazing, cutting
and other operations involving heating of metals.
• DOES protect from particles created from sprayed non-oil based
liquids.
• DOES protect from sprays that emit oil aerosols.
• DOES filter pollen and mold spores*.
• DOES fi lter dust encountered during gardening, cutting fi re-
wood, raking, mowing, etc.
• IS designed for adults who are properly trained in its use and
limitations.
This respirator:
•Does NOT supply oxygen. Do not use in atmospheres containing
less than 19.5% oxygen.
•Does NOT filter gases, or odors.
•Does NOT protect from sprays that emit vapors.
•Does NOT eliminate the inhalation of all particles.
•Does NOT filter asbestos**, lead, or sandblasting particles.
•Does NOT eliminate the risk of disease, illness, or death.
•Is NOT for use in areas where there is not enough oxygen to
support life or where a high concentration of a toxic substance
can occur.
•Is NOT for use where concentrations of contaminants are imme-
diately dangerous to life and health.
•Is NOT for use where concentrations of contaminants are un-
known.
•Is NOT for use where concentrations of contaminants exceed
10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) or according to
specifi c OSHA standards or applicable government regulations,
whichever is lower.
•Is NOT for use when OSHA substance specifi c standards, such
as those for arsenic, cadmium, lead in construction industry, or
4,4'-methylene dianiline (MDA), specify other types of respiratory
protection.
•Does NOT prevent contaminants from entering your body
through other routes such as skin, which would require additional
personal protective equipment, such as gloves and other protec-
tive clothing.
•Is NOT for use with beards or other facial hair or other condi-
tions that prevent a good seal between the face and the sealing
surface of the respirator.
•Should NOT be used if dirty, modi fied, or defective.
•Should NOT be used if altered, abused or misused.
•Is NOT intended for use by children.
•Is NOT intended for use by individuals with a medical condition
that might prevent the use of a respirator, such as asthma, em-
physema or a history of heart disease. If you have such a condi-
tion consult your health care provider before use.
•Is NOT intended for medical use.
Maintenance/Storage/Shelf Life
Before use, keep respirator sealed in its original packaging and
away from contaminates, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures,
excessive moisture and damaging chemicals.
Store opened respirators away from contaminated areas when not
in use.
When properly stored within the temperature and humidity condi-
tions specifi ed below, the respirator may be used until the “USE
BY” date specified on packaging.
+104˚F
+40˚C
-4˚F
-20˚C
<80%
Use respirators before the “USE BY” date
specified on the packaging.
Storage Temperature Range
-20°C (-4°F) to +40°C (+104°F)
Storage Maximum Relative Humidity
<80% RH
Check with your local authorities for proper disposal of used res-
pirators.
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FIT
WARNING
If the respirator does not seal properly, DO NOT
enter the contaminated area. A good fi t ensures
the air you breathe goes through the respirator. Follow these
steps each time you wear the respirator.
Ensure a proper fi t before each use. Facial hair can prevent direct
contact between the respirator and the skin, and reduce the eff ec-
tiveness of the respirator. Do not allow beards, facial hair, jewelry,
clothing, or anything else to come between skin and respirator.
Before fi rst use, open packaging carefully and inspect all parts
of the respirator for defects or signs of wear, including the head
straps, nose clip, foam, etc. Do not use dirty, damaged, or defec-
tive respirators. Follow the fi tting instructions each time a new
respirator is used.
1. Hold the respirator cupped in your hand, with the nosepiece at
your fi ngertips, allowing the head straps to hang freely below
your hand.
2. Position the respirator under your chin with the nose-piece up.
Pull the straps over your head. Position the bottom strap around
the neck below the ears. Position the top strap above the ears.
3. To adjust the straps, grasp the rings at the back and move the
slider until a snug fit is achieved.
4. To form the nosepiece, use BOTH hands to form the nosepiece
to your face, working outward from the bridge to the cheeks.
WARNING! Forming the nosepiece using one hand may
result in improper fi t, causing the respirator to be less ef-
fective.
5. Check the fi t by cupping both hands over the respirator and
inhale sharply.
- If air leaks around nosepiece, reform the nosepiece (see step 4).
- If air leaks around the edges of the respirator, adjust the straps
(see step 3).
WARNING! If you cannot achieve a proper seal, do not use
the respirator. Restart fi t instructions with a new respirator.
6. To remove the respirator, cup one hand over the respirator and
pull the straps over the head with the other hand.
* Mold can grow quickly indoors when moisture accumulates in a home as the result of
a flood, plumbing leak, roof leak, etc. Mold spores can cause an allergic reaction
or other health eff ects in some individuals. Contact the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) at www.epa.gov for guidance. Depending on the extent of the
problem, it may be necessary to hire a qualified mold remediation contractor. The EPA
recommends "Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home" and using safety equip-
ment including P100 rated respirator, safety goggles, and gloves to minimize exposure
to mold if you attempt to clean up a small (< 3'x 3') area yourself. Consult the EPA for
additional guidance on how to clean up small mold problems yourself.
**Older homes and buildings may contain types of building products and insulation ma-
terials containing asbestos. Asbestos is toxic. If you think asbestos may be in your
home, DO NOT touch or disturb the material as this may cause asbestos fi bers to be
released into the air. Repair or removal of asbestos-containing materials should only
be done by a professional trained in methods for safely handling asbestos. Contact the
EPA at www.epa.gov for guidance on what to do if you suspect asbestos in your home.
Printed in India
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Inspect your respirator before and after wearing and return to
your ‘Supervisor if’.
Inspection
1) Head straps are torn, cut or have lost elasticity.
2) Respirator is cracked, torn, distorted, dirty or has holes.
3) Exhalation diaphragm is missing, torn, damaged or not properly seated
For more information or assistance on this product,
Contact:
Plot no - T15, Khairne-Budruk, MIDC Taloja
Navi-Mumbai, Dist Raigad, MH - 410 208, India.
Venus Safety & Health Pvt Ltd
Customer care :
Phone no: 1800 222646
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