Millennium Enterprises GME-P100 - Manual (Page 19)

Do NOT use alcohol as a germicide
because it may deteriorate rubber parts.
Depending on the cleaning policy adopted,
either a designated person or the user
should clean the respirator after each use.
Non-sudsing Confidence Plus® Cleaning
Solution (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recom-
mended. It is a germicidal cleaner that cleans
and disinfects in one operation. It retains its
germicidal efficiency in hard water to inhibit
the growth of bacteria. It will not deteriorate
rubber, plastic, glass, or metal parts. Refer to
the label for use instructions. A solution as
effective as Confidence Plus Cleaning
Solution and compatible with MSA respirator
components may be substituted. ANSI sug-
gests that users be trained in the cleaning
procedure.
Be careful not to breathe or touch the
contaminant in handling the respirator or
its parts. If necessary, use equipment
disposal to protect you from the specific
contaminant. Failure to follow this warn-
ing can result in serious personal injury
or death.
1. Preparing Solution
a. Follow the instructions with the
Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution.
b. If the Confidence Plus Cleaning
Solution is not used, wash in a mild
cleaning solution, rinse thoroughly,
and submerge in a germicide solu-
tion for the manufacturer's recom-
mended time.
2. Clean and Disinfect the Facepiece
a. Remove the cartridge/canister from
the facepiece.
b. Thoroughly wash the facepiece (and
nose cup) in the cleaning solution. A
soft brush or sponge can be used to
clean the soiled facepiece. Be sure
to include cleaning the exhalation
valve and seat.
c. Rinse the facepiece and components
in clean, warm (110°F), water (prefer-
ably running and drained).
If not rinsed thoroughly, cleaning agent
residue may irritate the wearer's skin.
d. Allow the facepiece to air dry. Do not
dry the parts by placing them near a
heater or in direct sunlight. The rub-
ber will deteriorate.
e. Operate the exhalation valve by hand
to be sure it works properly.
f. Harness (straps and buckles)
g. The facepiece and components
should be air-dried or hand-dried
with a clean lint-free cloth.
Do not force-dry the parts by placing
them in a heater or in direct sunlight. The
rubber will deteriorate. When facepiece
is thoroughly dried, store the facepiece in
the clam shell in which it was shipped.
LENS CLEANING PROCEDURE
Occasionally, Millennium Facepieces may
experience a "fogging" of the lens. Usually
this fogging is caused by a wax that is part
of the urethane lens formulation. This wax
serves as a mold release when the lens is
manufactured. Under conditions of high
temperature or low atmospheric pressure,
the wax can migrate to the surface of the
lens and cause the fogging. The wax can be
removed with VM&P Naphtha or Stoddard
Solvent. The VM&P Naphtha and Stoddard
Solvent should be available in a paint store.
1. To remove the wax, pour a small
amount of VM&P Naphtha or Stoddard
Solvent onto a clean soft cloth.
Apply VM&P Naphtha or Stoddard
Solvent to the lens ONLY. Do NOT apply
the VM&P Naphtha or Stoddard Solvent
to the entire facepiece. If it contacts
parts other than the lens those compo-
nents must be replaced. Failure to follow
this warning can result in serious person-
al injury or death.
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CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
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