Removing the respirator – Millennium Enterprises GME-P100 User Manual
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DECONTAMINATION
Do not remove respirator until respirator
and protective clothing are decontami-
nated; otherwise, exposure to contami-
nants may result. Follow decontamina-
tion and disposal procedures established
by appropriate authorities. Failure to fol-
low this warning may result in serious
personal injury or death.
Once the protective equipment has been
decontaminated, proper disposal of affected
equipment must be performed. Disposal is
to be performed as required by federal,
state, and/or local laws.
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE
RESPIRATOR
1. To remove the facepiece, insert your
thumbs under each of the harness head
straps end tab and fully extend the har-
ness head straps.
2. Grasp the facepiece by the speaking
diaphragm or bottom head harness
straps (not the exhalation valve or car-
tridge/canister).
3. Pull it up and away
from your face.
Note:
Before the next use, check the respi-
rator facepiece and if necessary, clean and
disinfect. Always use a new cartridge/canis-
ter. Do not reuse the cartridge/canister.
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REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR
WARNING
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