Fitting instructions – Moldex Respirator Warnings User Manual

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FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

2-Strap Disposable Respirators

1. Users must follow instructions each time respirator is worn.
2. It’s the wearer’s responsibility to obtain a proper fit.
3. To choose the correct model/size Moldex Respirator you must fit test and

user seal check.

4. If you cannot obtain a proper fit do not enter the contaminated area.
5.

OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 (f) requires that the user must be fit

tested before being assigned a respirator and annually thereafter.

6. Use Moldex Qualitative Fit Test Kit. User must be clean-shaven. Any facial

hair, such as beards or long sideburns, may prevent the respirator from
fitting properly.

7. Eyewear must not interfere with face to facepiece seal.
8. Re-fit test when there are any changes to the wearers physical condition that

may affect fit.

HandyStrap

Respirators

EZ-ON

Series Respirators

SmartStrap

Respirators

TECHNICAL HELP LINE

For technical assistance call Moldex Technical Service Department +1 (310) 837-6500, ext. 512/550 or

+1 (800) 421-0668, ext. 512/550.

LIMITED WARRANTY

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PURCHASER

This limited warranty is made in lieu of the warranties of merchantability, fitness for particular purposes and

all other warranties, express or implied. There are no other warranties which extend beyond the description on

the face hereof. The physical standards and specifications of Moldex will be met by products sold.

Exclusive

Remedies: damages for the breach of this limited warranty are limited to the replacement of such quantity of

Moldex products proved to be defectively manufactured. Except as provided above, Moldex shall not be liable or

responsible for any loss, damage, or liability, direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential, arising out of

sale, use, or misuse, or the inability to use products by the user.

MOLDEX-METRIC, INC.

10111 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

Tel: +1 (800) 421-0668 or +1 (310) 837-6500 Fax: +1 (310) 837-9563

Email: [email protected] www.moldex.com

Moldex Technical Service Department: +1 (800) 421-0668 or +1 (310) 837-6500 ext. 512/550

Moldex, Ideas that wear well, SmartStrap, EZ-ON, HandyStrap, Dura-Mesh, Softspun and Ventex

are registered trademarks. Made in U.S.A.

ATTENTION: If this respirator is used against any contaminants it must be used in accordance with the

appropriate local, state and federal regulations including 29CFR1910.134 as a minimum.

9702-773 REV H 12/14

Adjustable Strap Respirators
2360P100 & 2315 N99

Hold respirator in hand with molded
nose contour (narrow end) at finger
tips, allowing headstraps to fall below
hand.

Place respirator under chin with
molded nose contour (narrow end)
up. Nose cushion must be uncreased
inside respirator. Raise top strap to
top back of head. Pull shorter bot-
tom strap over head, below ears, to
around neck.

Do not wear with only

one strap. When changing from any model/size to
another respirator, you must fit test.

Attach buckle behind neck with shell
against chest.

a) Fit mask to face and pull top of

strap to crown of head. Nose
cushion must be uncreased inside
respirator.

Always use top and bottom
part of strap. Adjust tension for a
comfortable fit.

When changing from any

model/size to another respirator, you
must fit test.

CAUTION: If used against biohazards discard immediately after
removing from face and do not hang around neck.

Untwist straps. Thread bottom strap
through bottom buckle and repeat
for top strap. Hold respirator in hand
with nose contour (narrow end) at
finger tips, allowing headstraps to fall
below hand.

Do not wear with only

one strap. When changing from any model/size to
another respirator, you must fit test.

Hold respirator in hand with molded
nose contour (narrow end) at finger
tips, allowing head harness to fall
below hand.

Place respirator under chin with
molded nose contour (narrow end)
up. Nose cushion must be uncreased
inside respirator. Pull head harness to
top of head so it rests at the crown.
When changing from any model/
size to another respirator, you
must fit test.

Pull adjustment clip and strap fully
below the bottom of the mask.

Place strap around neck so outside of
shell is against chest.

a) Fit mask to face and pull top of

strap to crown of head. Nose
cushion must not be creased
inside of respirator.

b) Always use both top and bottom

straps.

Adjust respirator for
comfortable fit.

Each time user enters con-
taminated area seal should be fit
checked. Cover front of respirator
by cupping both hands. INHALE
SHARPLY. A negative pressure
should be felt inside respirator. If
any leakage is detected at respi-
rator edges, adjust straps by pulling back along the
sides and/or reposition respirator. Repeat until sealed
properly, otherwise see your supervisor. Entry into a
contaminated area with an improper fit may result in
sickness or death.

Each time user enters contami-
nated area respirator must be seal
checked. Cover front of respirator
by cupping both hands. INHALE
SHARPLY. A negative pressure
should be felt inside respirator. If
any leakage is detected at res-
pirator edges, adjust strap by pulling back along the
sides and/or reposition respirator. Repeat until sealed
properly, otherwise see your supervisor. Entry into a
contaminated area with an improper fit may result in
sickness or death.

To hang around neck:
a) Undo buckle.
b) Allow strap to fall around neck.
c) Pull mask down to chest.

a) Pull top strap forward away
from head.
b) Adjust tension to allow mask to hang freely.

Adjust tension on both top and
bottom straps to provide a tight
and comfortable seal. To tighten,
pull ends of straps. To loosen,
push open hinge of buckle with
thumb and pull on strap.

Each time user enters work
area, the respirator must be seal
checked. Cover front of respirator
by cupping both hands. INHALE
SHARPLY. A negative pressure
should be felt inside respirator.
If any leakage is detected at
respirator edges, adjust straps by pulling back along
the sides and/or reposition the respirator. Repeat until
sealed properly, otherwise do not enter work area and
see your supervisor. Entry into a contaminated area
with an improper fit may result in sickness or death.

Adjust tension by pulling on each
side of strap within the head
harness to provide a tight and
comfortable seal.

Each time before entering a con-
taminated area, perform a user
seal check. Cover front of respira-
tor by cupping both hands. INHALE
SHARPLY. A negative pressure
should be felt inside respirator.
If any leakage is detected at respirator edges, adjust
strap by pulling back (on head harness) and/or reposi-
tion respirator. Repeat until sealed properly, otherwise
see your supervisor. Entry into a contaminated area
with an improper fit may result in sickness or death.

To tighten pull both strap tabs.

To loosen, grasp both sides of
neck strap and pull.

Each time user enters contami-
nated area respirator must be seal
checked. Cover front of respirator
by cupping both hands. INHALE
SHARPLY. A negative pressure
should be felt inside respirator. If
any leakage is detected at res-
pirator edges, tighten or adjust strap by pulling back
along the sides and/or reposition respirator. Repeat
until sealed properly, otherwise see your supervisor.
Entry into a contaminated area with an improper fit
may result in sickness or death.

To hang around neck, pull top strap away from head,
then pull mask down.