Xcaper Industries XSMTKIT User manual

Xcaper®Personal Smoke Mask Kit
Model XSMTKIT
Operations and Instructions
WARNING
THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOWED BY ALL PERSONS
WHO HAVE, OR WILL HAVE, THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING THE XCAPER
PERSONAL SMOKE MASK KIT. THIS PRODUCT WILL PERFORM AS DESIGNED
ONLY IF USED AND SERVICED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IF USED OTHERWISE THE XCAPER PERSONAL SMOKE MASK KIT MAY FAIL TO
PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND ANYONE RELYING ON THIS KIT COULD SUSTAIN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
For more information, call:
1-800-368-5705
or visit our website at:
www.xcaper.com

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Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask Kit
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – READ CAREFULLY AND
COMPLETELY
The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask is not approved for entry into a
contaminated environment, or for respiratory protection while working. 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, and inspection
and maintenance of equipment. This respirator will perform as designed
only if used and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
This respiratory protective device does not supply oxygen!
•Use only in adequately ventilated areas which conform to the appropriate
standard.
•Use strictly according to the instructions, labels, and limitations pertaining to this
device.
•The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask Kit IS NOT to be used to fight fires.
•The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask must be stored in its original, unopened foil
bag until needed for escape.
•The mask is for single use ONLY for a short duration and must NEVER be
reused.
•Dispose of the mask if used, damaged or the expiration date is exceeded. Do
not use a damaged Xcaper Smoke Mask.
•The Xcaper Smoke Mask is not designed to provide respiratory protection in the
presence of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear) agents.
•Do not remove the mask while in a contaminated atmosphere.
•This device WILL NOT PROTECT YOU FROM EXTREME HEAT OR FLAMES.
•This product is not intended for any use other than self rescue.

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Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask Kit
OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
The following instructions must be read and followed by all persons
who have, or will have, the responsibility for using the Xcaper
Personal Smoke Mask Kit. Use strictly in accordance with the
instructions, labels, and limitations pertaining to this device. This
product has a limited shelf life and should be replaced after the
expiration date on the packaging. Inspect the packaging of the
Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask at least once each year for punctures or
tears. Should you find a puncture or tear in the foil packaging
immediately return the product to the manufacturer for replacement.
The warranties made by Xcaper Industries with respect to the product are voided if the
product is not used in accordance with the following instructions. Please protect
yourself and/or your family and friends by following the instructions. Please read and
observe the warnings and cautions contained in these instructions.
General Description
The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask Kit has been tested in accordance with EN
403:2004, and is designed to provide respiratory protection for a minimum of 15 minutes
from smoke, carbon monoxide, acrolein, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide and
particulate matter as well as other dangerous gases.
Training
The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask is available in one universal size. Before using the
Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask, the user should review the donning instructions that
follow. This is necessary since the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask must not be deployed
until an actual emergency.
Shelf Life and Maintenance
The Smoke Mask included in the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask Kit has a shelf life of
three years. The expiration date is marked on the foil bag label and the Xcaper
Personal Smoke Mask should be replaced at that time. Periodically and at least once
each year you should visually check the foil bag to make sure that it is not damaged,
that there are no punctures or tears and that the bag remains vacuumed sealed.
Storage
Do not store the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask below -1.2°C or above 50.0°C. Always
keep the Smoke Mask in a convenient and readily accessible location. Temperatures
inside motor vehicle can sometimes exceed 50.0°C.

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General Usage Instructions
The Xcaper Smoke Mask is manufactured with a proprietary (patented),
natural formulation that is hypoallergenic and makes the Xcaper Personal
Smoke Mask feel cool and moist to the touch. You may smell or taste
smoke at the beginning of use. DO NOT PANIC!
WARNING - Do not use this mask in environments
where the temperature is below -7.0°C.
Size and Fit
The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask come is one size. Due to its unique “bean bag”
design and moisture vapor seal, this mask will fit all faces sized regardless of the
presence of facial hair.
Use by Children
The elastic straps that secure the mask to the face may be too large for use on children
under the age of six years old. In the case of an emergency, adults should first don the
Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask and then place a mask over the mouth and nose of a
companion child. In the event that the elastic straps do not hold the mask snugly to the
face of a child use a free hand to hold the mask on the child’s face while evacuating the
area.
Use of Goggles
This product may not be suitable for individuals that wear glasses. If you wear glasses
and require them to see sufficiently in order to evacuate, first try placing the Xcaper
goggles over your eyewear to see if you get a good seal. If not, you may place your
glasses over the goggles. Should your glasses not fit over the goggles then we
recommend you purchase goggles manufactured by Paulson Manufacturing Inc. that
are designed to fit over glasses. Due to the tearing nature of the eyes, it is not
absolutely necessary to wear goggles, however, your visibility will be enhanced and, as
such it is highly recommended that you wear the goggles included in the Xcaper
Personal Smoke Mask Kit.
Verbal Communication
The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask may slightly muffle communication; however,
communication is possible while wearing the mask.
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The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask Kit
DONNING INSTRUCTIONS
Open the foil bag by tearing at any of the four
notches located on the side edges near the
corners of the bag. Do not open the foil bag
until the mask is needed in an emergency.
Before removing the mask from the foil bag,
massage the mask through the bag between the
palms of your hands for 1 to 2 seconds. Then,
remove the mask from the foil bag. The mask
will feel cool and moist to the touch.
Place your nose and mouth in the center of the
mask and pull both straps over the back of your
head. The longer strap should go above your
ears around the upper part of your head. The
shorter strap should go below your ears around
the lower part of your head. Adjust the straps to
where the mask feels most secure. In the
unlikely event that one of the straps beaks, hold
the mask over your mouth and nose with a free
hand.
Remove the goggles from the protective plastic
case. Place the goggles over your eyes and pull
the strap over the back of your head. Adjust the
goggles to where they are most comfortable.
Xcaper®
Personal Smoke Mask Kit
Manufactured by
Xcaper Industries, LLC
PO Box 17119, Irvine, CA 92623
1-800-368-5705
www.xcaper.com

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Testing
Independent laboratory tests have verified that the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask
protects against smoke, particulate matter, carbon monoxide and other hazardous
gases. The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask will last a minimum of 15 minutes.
European Standard EN 403:2004 was used as a basis for testing the Xcaper Personal
Smoke Mask and Kit. EN 403:2004 was developed for filtering devices with a hood for
escape from fire. As the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask Kit is not a hooded device and
certain deviations in the testing protocols were necessary. Any instance where a
deviation was required is described below.
Laboratory Testing
The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask has been tested against gases and vapors in
accordance with EN 403:2004. Below are the test results for the Xcaper Personal
Smoke Mask as it pertains to the break through levels permitted by EN 403:2004.
Challenge Gas
Concentration
Allowable
Breakthrough
Ac t ua l
Breakthrough
Acrolein
100 ppm
0.5 ppm
5.0 ppm
Hydrogen Cyanide
400 ppm
10.0 ppm
8.4 ppm
Hydrogen Chloride
1,000 ppm
5.0 ppm
3.0 ppm
Carbon Monoxide
2,500 ppm
200.0 ppm
137.5 ppm
Laboratory testing performed at RNK Environmental, Inc. Erlanger, KY, USA.
Although the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask does not meet the allowable
breakthrough for Acrolein please note that the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services has published a study stating that the highest levels of Acrolein
ever measured in a fire was 3.2 ppm versus the test level of 100 ppm. At 10 ppm
of Acrolein the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask has been proven to have an actual
breakthrough level of 0.25 ppm.
EN 403:2004 requires testing against four different concentrations of carbon
monoxide to establish the catalytic characteristics of the materials used. The
Xcaper filter does not contain catalytic materials so it was only tested against one
concentration of carbon monoxide, as shown above, and met the standard for
that test.
EN 403:2004 requires an integrity test to be performed on hooded devices. As the
Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask Kit does not include a hood, this test was not
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EN 403:2004 also requires that leakage tests be performed on hooded devices to
test for inward leakage in the breathing zone and the ocular zone. As the Xcaper
Personal Smoke Mask Kit comes with goggles, these tests were performed with
over 20 test subjects, with and without facial hair, eye glasses and contact
lenses. These tests indicated that there was no leakage into either the breathing
zone or the ocular zone.
The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask has been shown in laboratory tests to filter
96.4% of particulate matter at a size of 0.3 microns which meets the requirements
of EN 403:2004. However, these tests were not performed in accordance with EN
403:2004 which uses sodium chloride in accordance with the requirements of EN
143. Instead, the tests performed on the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask utilized
0.3 micron latex spheres.
Field and Live Fire Testing
The Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask has also been tested under live fire conditions by
firefighting professionals in California, New York and Mexico. Such conditions are not
controlled to the extent they are during laboratory testing. However, these tests provide
additional evidence of the efficacy of the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask. These tests
have shown the Xcaper Personal Smoke Mask to be effective against the harmful
effects of smoke for a minimum of 15 minutes. Do not attempt to use the Xcaper
Personal Smoke Mask except in the case of an emergency.
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About Xcaper Industries, LLC
Xcaper Industries, LLC develops, manufactures and sells respiratory
protection products. Whether it is a life threatening situation or a
hazardous work environment our revolutionary, patented filtration
technology can provide protection against toxic gases and deadly
particulates. Our products address the occupational needs of
firefighters, law enforcement, first responders and emergency service
workers. Our technology is also utilized in products that protect
everyday citizens who may become exposed to dangerous situations.
Xcaper Industries, LLC
PO Box 1719
Irvine, CA 92663
USA
1-800-368-57058
www.xcaper.com