Millennium Enterprises GME-P100 - Manual (Page 11)

CHECKPOINTS BEFORE USE
1. Check that all parts of the respirator are
complete and undamaged. See Use and
Care section for Inspections
Procedures.
2. Check that the filter cartridge/canister
approval matches the contaminant in
the environment.
INSTALLING/REPLACING THE
CARTRIDGE/CANISTER
Know the contaminant(s) in the environ-
ment before entering. Always check that
the filter cartridge/canister is appropriate
for use in the environment. A filter car-
tridge/canister which is not designed for
the contaminant present may not provide
protection. Failure to follow this warning
can result in serious personal injury or
death.
After checking cartridge/canister for
approval in the environment:
1. Verify shelf life expiration date on car-
ton, bag, and cartridge/canister label
has not been exceeded.
Do not use an expired cartridge/canister.
Failure to follow this warning can result
in serious personal injury or death.
Do not use the cartridge/canister if the
foil bag or carton is opened, damaged, or
missing. The cartridge/canister must be
in its original packaging for uses in a
contaminate environment. Do not reuse
the cartridge/canister. Failure to follow
this warning can result in serious person-
al injury or death.
2. Remove cartridge/canister from its
packaging.
3. Inspect the cartridge/canister to be sure
that its service life is suitable, and that it
is not damaged.
4. Thread the filter cartridge/canister into
the facepiece port and hand-tighten.
Use the cartridge/canister immediately upon
opening the bag. Discard cartridge/canister
after each use.
Replace the cartridge/canister after each
use. Follow the established cartridge/canis-
ter change-out schedules to ensure that
cartridge/canisters are replaced before
breakthrough occurs. When used at defined
occupational exposure limits, the rated ser-
vice time cannot be exceeded.
For CBRN Applications Only:
DO NOT use this respirator beyond eight (8)
hours after initial use in an atmosphere con-
taining CBRN agents or beyond two (2)
hours after initial use in an atmosphere con-
taining CBRN agents in liquid or mist form;
otherwise, agent permeation may occur.
Do not replace cartridge/canister in a
contaminated area. Failure to follow this
warning can cause inhalation of contami-
nated air, resulting in serious respiratory
injury or death.
When the mask is adjusted properly, the
wearer should not taste or smell the conta-
minant, or experience eye, nose, or throat
irritation. The wearer's inhalation resistance
should be as experienced during training.
If the respirator does not perform as
specified, it must not be used until it has
been checked by authorized personnel.
Failure to follow this warning can result
in serious personal injury or death.
Return to fresh air immediately if you
experience unusual sensations (nausea,
dizziness, eye irritation, unusual odor or
taste, excessive fatigue, or difficulty
breathing). Failure to follow this warning
can result in serious personal injury or
death.
11 TAL 403 (L) Rev. 4 - 430351
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