Instruction Manual: Millennium APR/CBRN Respirator

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Millennium® APR/CBRN RESPIRATOR Respirator Application P100 Respirator GME-P100 Respirator Gas Mask Application Chin-Type Canister CS/CN Canister CBRN Application APR/CBRN Respirator PAPR/CBRN Respirator OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

This manual must be carefully read and followed by all persons who have, or will have, the responsibility for using or servicing Millennium APR Respirator. These Millennium APR Respirators will perform as designed only if used and serviced according to the instructions; otherwise, the respirator could fail to perform as designed, and persons who rely on the Millennium APR Respirator could sustain serious personal injury or death.

The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following he instructions, Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside. For any additional information relative to use or repair, write or call 1-800- MSA-2222 during regular working hours.

See separate insert for NIOSH Approval Information P/N 10046605 (APR/CBRN), P/N 818373 (CS/CN), P/N 10035719 (P100, GME- P100), P/N 817241 (Gas Mask), P/N 10080165 (PAPR/CBRN), 10071373 (PAPR)

For More Information, call 1-800-MSA-2222 or VisitOurWebsiteatwww.MSAsafety.com

CRANBERRY TWP.,PENNSYLVANIA,U.S.A.16066 TAL 1311 (L) Rev. 24 © MSA 2013 Prnt. Spec. 10000005389 (T) Mat. 430351 Doc. 430351 INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NIOSH Approval Information ...... 2 Instructions for Use and Care...... 7 General Description ...... 9 Size Selection ...... 13 Respirator Fit Test...... 13 Preparing the Respirator for Use...... 15 Donning...... 17 Negative Pressure Seal Test...... 17 Donning the Butyl Coated Nylon Hod ...... 18 Removing the Respirator ...... 21 Decontamination...... 21 Cleaning and Disinfecting...... 23 Inspection ...... 25 Storage...... 29 Accessories...... 31 Other Respirator Configurations...... 32 Millennium Facepiece Assemblies...... 33

NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION Instructions for changing canisters. CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS M- All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained Millennium Industrial and Gas Mask in accordance with MSHA, OSHA and Applications other applicable regulations. N- Never substitute, modify, add, or omit Note: All cautions and limitations do not parts. Use only exact replacement apply to all applications. Refer to the NIOSH parts in the configuration as specified approval insert to verify the applicable cau- by the manufacturer. tions and limitations. O- Refer to User’s Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information A- Not for use in atmospheres containing on use and maintenance of these res- less than 19.5 percent oxygen. pirators. B- Not for use in atmospheres immediate- P- NIOSH does not evaluate respirators ly dangerous to life or health. for use as surgical masks. C- Do not exceed maximum use concen- S- Special or critical User’s Instructions trations established by regulatory stan- and/or specific use limitations apply. dards. Refer to User s Instructions before H- Follow established cartridge and can- donning. ister change out schedules or observe BB Not for use for entry into atmospheres ESLI to ensure that cartridges and immediately dangerous to life and canisters are replaced before break- health. through occurs. CC For entry, do not exceed maximum I- Contains electrical parts that may use concentrations established by reg- cause an ignition source in flammable ulatory standards. or explosive atmospheres. FF Respirators are to be fit tested prior to J- Failure to properly use and maintain use with the heaviest cartridges, canis- this product could result in injury or ters, filters and/or accessories intend- death. ed to be used. Fit testing should also L- Follow the manufacturer’s User’s

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be conducted while wearing all per- ration as specified by the applicable sonal protective equipment intended regulations and guidance. to be used. See User's Instructions for X- Consult manufacturer s User’s fit test requirements. Instructions for information on the use, storage, and maintenance of these APR/CBRN Application respirators at various temperatures. A- Not for use in atmospheres containing Y- This respirator provides respiratory less than 19.5 percent oxygen. protection against inhalation of radio- I- Contains electrical parts that may logical and nuclear dust particles. cause an ignition source in flammable Procedures for monitoring radiation or explosive atmospheres. exposure and full radiation protection J- Failure to properly use and maintain must be followed. this product could result in injury or Z- If during use, and unexpected hazard is death. encountered such as a secondary L- Follow the manufacturer’s User’s CBRN device; pockets of entrapped Instructions for changing canisters. hazard or any unforeseen hazard, M- All approved respirators shall be select immediately leave the area for clean air. ed, fitted, used, and maintained in CC For entry, do not exceed maximum use accordance with MSHA, OSHA and concentrations established by regulato- other applicable regulations. ry standards. N- Never substitute, modify, add, or omit HH- Used when at defined occupational parts. Use only exact replacement exposure limits, the rated service time parts in the configuration as specified cannot be exceeded. Follow estab- by the manufacturer. lished canister change-out schedules O- Refer to User’s Instructions, and/or or observe End-Of-Service-Life maintenance manuals for information Indicators to ensure that canisters are on use and maintenance of these res- replaced before breakthrough occurs. pirators. QQ- Use in conjunction with personal protec- R- Some CBRN agents may not present tive ensembles that provide appropriate immediate effects from exposure, but levels of protection against dermal haz- can result in delayed impairment, ill- ard. Failure to do so may result in per- ness, or death. sonal injury even when the respirator is S Special or critical User's Instructions properly fitted, used, and maintained. and/or specific use limitations apply. UU- The respirator should not be used Refer to User's Instructions before beyond eight (8) hours after initial donning. exposure to chemical warfare agents T- Direct contact with CBRN agents to avoid possibility of agent perme- requires proper handling of the respira- ation. If liquid exposure is encoun- tor after each use and between multi- tered, the respirator should not be ple entries during the same use. used for more than two (2) hours. Decontamination and disposal procedures must be followed. If contaminat- PAPR/CBRN Application ed with liquid chemical warfare agents, A- Not for use in atmospheres containing dispose of the respirator after decont- less than 19.5 percent oxygen. amination. F- Do not use powered air-purifying respi- V- Not for use in atmospheres immediate- rators if air flow is less than four cfm ly dangerous to life and health or (115 lpm) for tight fitting facepieces or where hazards have not been fully six cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or hel- characterized. mets. W- Use replacement parts in the configu- H- Follow established cartridge and car-

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tridge change schedules or observe hazard or any unforeseen hazard, ESLI to ensure cartridges and canis- immediately leave the area for clean air. ters are replaced before breakthrough BB- Not for use in entry into atmospheres occurs. immediately dangerous to life or health. I- Contains electrical parts that may CC- For entry, do not exceed maximum cause an ignition source in flammable use concentrations established by reg- or explosive atmospheres. ulatory standards. J- Failure to properly use and maintain GG- Direct contact with CBRN agents this product could result in injury or requires proper handling of the respira- death. tor after use. Correct disposal proce- L- Follow the manufacturer’s User’s dures must be followed. Instructions for changing canisters. QQ- Use in conjunction with personal pro- M- All approved respirators shall be tective ensembles that provide appro- selected, fitted, used, and maintained priate levels of protection against der- in accordance with MSHA, OSHA and mal hazard. Failure to do so may result other applicable regulations. in personal injury even when the respi- N- Never substitute, modify, add, or omit rator is fitted properly, used, and main- parts. Use only exact replacement tained. parts in the configuration as specified UU- The respirator should not be used by the manufacturer. beyond eight (8) hours after initial O- Refer to User’s Instructions, and/or exposure to chemical warfare agents maintenance manuals for information to avoid the possibility of agent per- on use and maintenance of these res- meation. If liquid exposure is encoun- pirators. tered, the respirator should not be R- Some CBRN agents may not present used for more than two (2) hours. immediate effects from exposure, but VV- PAPRS with TC-23C approvals may can result in delayed impairment, ill- NOT be used for escape from IDLH ness, and death. atmospheres. S- Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. CBRN Application Refer to User s Instructions before donning. T- Direct contact with CBRN agents requires proper handling of the respira- • This respirator provides LIMITED pro- tor after each use and between multi- tection. It is NIOSH approved for res- ple entries during the same use. piratory protection against atmos- Decontamination and disposal proce- pheres containing CBRN (chemical, dures must be followed. If contaminat- biological, radiological, and nuclear) ed with liquid chemical warfare agents, warfare agents; however, it cannot dispose of the respirator after decont- protect against all possible warfare amination. agents. Y- This respirator provides respiratory • Some CBRN agents may not present protection against inhalation of radio- immediate effects from exposure, but logical and nuclear dust particles. can result in delayed impairment, ill- Procedures for monitoring radiation ness, or death. exposure and full radiation protection • DO NOT use without a complete must be followed. understanding of the instructions and Z- If during use, and unexpected hazard is limitations for this respirator and encountered such as a secondary proper training. Misuse can prevent CBRN device; pockets of entrapped the respirator from providing the nec-

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essary protection. • DO NOT remove respirator until respi- • CBRN agents may NOT be detectable rator and clothing are decontaminat- by smell or sight. Don respirator ed; otherwise exposure to CBRN before entering an area suspected of agent may result. Follow decontami- containing CBRN agent. Follow pro- nation and disposal procedures estab- cedures established by proper lished by appropriate authorities. authorities. • DO NOT use this respirator beyond eight (8) hours after initial use in an atmosphere containing CBRN agents or beyond two (2) hours after initial use in an atmosphere containing CBRN agents in liquid of mist form; otherwise agent permeation may occur.

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c. You taste or smell the contaminant d. You experience nose or throat irri- 1. An adequate respiratory protection tation program must include knowledge of e. Instructed by responsible individuals hazards, hazard assessment, selec- 12. Use strictly according to the instruction of proper respiratory protective tions, labels, and limitations pertain- equipment, instruction and training in ing to this device. Follow an estab- the use of equipment, inspection and lished canister/cartridge(s) change- maintenance of equipment, and med- out schedule. ical surveillance. 13. This respirator may not provide a sat- 2. This respirator will perform as isfactory seal with certain facial char- designed only if used and maintained acteristics, such as beards or large according to the manufacturer’s sideburns, that prevents direct con- instructions. The Program tact between the skin and the sealing Administrator and the users must read surface of the facepiece. Do not use and understand these instructions this facepiece if such conditions exist. before using or servicing this product. 14. DO NOT wear eyeglasses under the 3. If the respirator does not perform as facepiece. The temples or sidebars specified in this manual, it must not on eyeglasses will prevent an air-tight be used until it has been checked by seal. If you must wear glasses, install authorized personnel. the spectacle kit. 4. DO NOT alter, modify, or substitute 15. The user must perform a respirator fit any components. test (Quantitative Test or Qualitative 5. Inspect the respirator regularly and Test) and follow all warnings and limi- maintain it according to the instruc- tations specified. tions. Repairs must only be made by 16. Wear impermeable protective clothing properly trained personnel. to prevent exposure to gases and 6. This respiratory protective device vapors which can poison by skin does not supply oxygen. Use only in absorption. adequately ventilated areas which 17. DO NOT use this full facepiece with conform to the appropriate standard. self-contained breathing apparatus 7. This respirator must be used in con- (SCBA). junction with the proper chemical or 18. DO NOT use this respiratory protec- particulate canister/cartridge(s) for tive device in explosive atmospheres. protection against specific contami- 19. DO NOT use for urethane paints or nants. If you cannot determine that other paints containing diisocyanates the filter canister/cartridge(s) used unless an appropriate cartridge with this device is designed for the change-out schedule is developed. contaminant, or if you do not know Due to their poor warning properties, the identity of the contaminant, do over exposure can occur without user not use this device. awareness and result in severe per- 8. Do not use when concentrations of manent damage to the respiratory contaminants are unknown. system. If unable to develop an 9. Do not use when appropriate expo- appropriate change-out schedule, use sure limit (PEL, REL, TLV, etc.) is not an air-supplied respirator or SCBA. known. 10. Leave the contaminated area immedi- Failure to follow all warnings, instruc- ately if: tions, and established protective meas- a. Breathing becomes difficult ures can result in serious personal injury b. Dizziness or other distress occurs or death.

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• Do NOT remove respirator in contaminated areas. The outer surface of the • This respirator/filter provides LIMIT- respirator MUST be treated as if it is ED protection. It may help reduce contaminated at all times. Tight-fit- exposure to airborne biological ting safety goggles, or a full-face- agents, including H1N1 (swine) flu piece respirator, may further help pre- virus, avian (bird) flu virus, other types vent transmission of influenza virus. of influenza, SARS, or other bacterial or viral biological agents and help • The CDC recommends frequent hand reduce the risk for influenza infection washing and wearing gloves to help during a pandemic, but will NOT elim- prevent transmission of disease due inate the risk of exposure, infection, to exposure to surfaces where con- illness, or death. taminants may be present, and also immediately following removal of the • This respirator/filter is certified by respirator. NIOSH to comply with the requirements specified for the designated fil- • Do NOT reuse or share maintenance- ter efficiency level; however, appropri- free respirators. ALWAYS clean car- ate authorities have NOT established tridge-style respirators before reuse a safe level of exposure to biological in accordance with the instructions agents. Therefore, the respirator may provided. NOT prevent transmission of influenza virus. • This respirator/filter is NOT for use by (a) children, or (b) people with a med- • Refer to the Centers for Disease ical condition that may be adversely Control and Prevention (CDC) at affected by using it. www.cdc.gov for guidance on the use of respirators to help decrease expo- Failure to follow all warnings and instruc- sure to H1N1 virus or other airborne tions can result in serious personal injury biological agents in community, or death. home, and occupational settings. The CDC recommends fit testing, medical evaluations, and training for optimal effectiveness when a respirator is When using filters in an application that used in a non-occupational setting. produces sparks, ensure that they are Neglecting these preparatory meas- protected by a shield. Contact with ures may cause an unsafe condition. sparks can damage filters and reduce Respirators used in an occupational protection. setting MUST be used in accordance with a complete respiratory protection program as required by OSHA, which includes proper selection, training, fit-testing, and fit-checking. Detailed information on a respiratory protection program is available by contacting OSHA or visiting www.osha.gov.

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The Millennium APR/CBRN Respirator is an P/N 10051287 (medium) with Clear Outsert air purifying respirator intended for use in P/N 10051288 (large) with Clear Outsert atmospheres which are not immediately P/N 10048811 (small) with Tinted Outsert dangerous to life or health (non-IDLH). This P/N 10048800 (medium) with Tinted Outsert respirator is intended for applications which P/N 10048812 (large) with Tinted Outsert may require the user to enter or exit a hazardous area, or work within the area for a Facepiece size is identified on the front of limited time. the facepiece above the lens area.

Inhaled air is drawn through the canister/ cartridge, which is designed to remove, OTHER RESPIRATOR CONFIGURATIONS neutralize, and/or trap specific contami- nates as listed on the NIOSH approval This respirator can be used in other config- insert. Exhaled air leaves the facepiece urations that stated in these User’s through the facepiece exhalation valve. Instructions. Below is a list of these other configurations and the part number for the It is important that the user becomes famil- User’s Instructions. Review the NIOSH iar with the application and operation of the matrix to verify the configuration that is Millennium APR Respirator and ensures that being used is an approved configuration. it fits properly before use.

When properly fitted to the user, the Millennium full facepiece with nosecup and head harness, combined with the appropriate canister/cartridge, becomes a complete respiratory protective device. The respirator consists of the following sub- RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS assemblies: • full facepiece (with nosecup) The wearer must comply with the following • filter cartridge/canister MSA respirator use limitations: A. MAXIMUM USE CONCENTRATION Do Facepieces are available in three sizes: not exceed any of the following: P/N 10051286 (small) with Clear Outsert

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1. Routine Use Hydrogen cyanide Phosphorous trichloride a. 50 times the exposure limit for the Hydrogen selenide Stivine contaminants present if using a quan- Methanol Sulfur chloride titative fit test method. Using a quali- Methyl bromide Urethane or other tative fit test may reduce the maxi- Methyl chloride diisocyanate mum use concentration. See the Methylene chloride containin paints Respirator Fit Test section. Nickel carbonyl Vinyl chloride b. Immediately Dangerous to Life or Nitric Acid Health (IDLH) concentration for any contaminant present. D. MIXTURES OF CONTAMINANTS This 2. Escape (for Gas Mask only) gas mask can be used for protection B. The limitations outlined in the applicable against a mixture of contaminants that NIOSH approval are present simultaneously or alternately C. Any applicable limitation contained in a against one contaminant then another standard established by regulatory (using the same canister) if the mixture agency (such as OSHA) with jurisdiction meets the following conditions: over the wearer. 1. The canister/cartridge must be approved for all contaminants present. 2. NIOSH permits mixing of the following contaminants: organic vapors, chlorine, An appropriate cartridge change-out chloride dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, acid schedule must be developed by a quali- gases, ammonia, and carbon monoxide. fied professional, unless the car- 3. Particulates can be mixed with any tridge/canister utilizes an end-of-service- other particulate or any gas or vapor for life indicator. The change-out schedule which the canister is approved. must take into account all factors that 4. Contaminants present simultaneously may influence respiratory protection must be below IDLH levels for the spe- including specific work practices and cific contaminants. If any one contami- other conditions unique to the workers nant in the mixture exceeds the IDLH environment. If using against substances concentration, then the entire mixture having poor warning properties, there is must be treated as IDLH and the respi- no secondary means of knowing when to rator cannot be used (except for escape replace the cartridge/canister. In such when using respirator in a gas mask cases, take appropriate additional pre- configuration). cautions to prevent overexposure, which 5. Mersorb-P100 cartridges can be used may include a more conservative against a mixture of chlorine and mercu- change-out schedule or using an air-sup- ry that are both present simultaneously, plied respirator or SCBA. Failure to follow but cannot be used if alternating this warning can result in serious person- between mercury-contaminated atmos- al injury or death. As a reference, a par- pheres and chlorine-contaminated tial list of substances having poor warn- atmospheres. ing properties follows: E. TIME USE LIMITATION 1. Canister and cartridge with an N95 or Acrolein Nitro compounds: R95filter shall be limited to 8 hours of Aniline Nitrogen oxides use (continuous or intermittent) against Arsine Nitroglycerin particulates. (Service time can be Bromine Nitromethane extended by performing an evaluation in Carbon monoxide Ozone the specific workplace setting that Diisocyanates Phosgene demonstrates (a) that the extended use Dimethyl sulfate Phosphine will not degrade the filter efficiency

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below 95%, or (b) that the total mass EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR MIXTURES loading of the filter is less than 200mg for a single canister application or less The American Conference of Governmental than 100 mg each for a dual cartridge Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publishes the application). following information to determine the TLV 2. GMHF-C-P100 and Hydrogen of a mixture. Fluoride/P100: Canister must be replaced after each use against hydro- First, determine the total concentration of gen fluoride (not to exceed 12 hours) to the chemical mixture (C ) from the individual ensure the integrity of the P100 filter. contaminant concentrations (C1,C2,C3...) F MULTI-USE LIMITATIONS (OptiFilter XL using the following formula: only) 1. Approved as a high efficiency particulate CMixture = C1+C2+C3+... air filter on approved Powered Air Purifying Respirators. Also, approved as The TLV of the mixture is found by using the a P100 filter, but ONLY when used with following formula where T1,T2,T3, ... are an approved negative pressure respira- the individual contaminant TLVs and C1, tor. Do not exceed maximum use con- C2,C3... are the individual contaminant centrations established by regulatory concentrations: standards. C Tmixture mixture C C C 1 + 2 + 3 EXPOSURE LIMITS T1 T2 T3

A listing of applicable exposure limits from Only use these equations if the contami- the following sources is provided in MSA s nants present are actually mixed. Some Response® Respirator Selector: available substances do not mix and may be present online at www.MSAnet.com. separately, for example, in pockets or at dif- - American Conference of Governmental ferent levels. In that case, the lowest TLV of Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) the substances present must be used to - Occupational Safety and Health determine the appropriate respirator cate- Administration (OSHA) gory for protection against all contaminants - National Institute for Occupational present. Safety and Health (NIOSH) - American Industrial Hygiene Association See MSA’s Response Respirator Selector (AIHA) for additional information.

Contact MSA at 1-800-MSA-2222 for information.

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TAL 1311 (L) Rev. 24 - 430351 12 SIZE SELECTION

Regardless of facial dimensions and respi- RESPIRATOR FIT TEST rator sizing charts, an actual respirator fit test, either qualitative or quantitative must be performed to ensure the correct respirator size selected. The user must perform a respirator fit test (Quantitative Test or Qualitative Test) Fit test the respirator size relative to your and follow all warnings and limitations facial features and dimensions. The Safety specified. Failure to do so can result in Administrator or Program Manager might serious personal injury or death. assist in selecting the initial size to try. A qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test Carefully don the respirator and conduct a must be routinely carried out for each wear- negative pressure seal test. See donning er of this respirator to determine or confirm instructions for procedure. the amount of protection that the respirator provides. The fit test method chosen may If the respirator does not pass the Negative impact the maximum use concentration. Pressure Seal Test or feels uncomfortable, try the next nearest size relative to your Quantitative Test: — If a quantitative fit face. test is used:

Passing the Negative Pressure Seal Test For use in a CBRN application a fit factor of does not verify the size is correct. The size at least 2000, based on ambient aerosol fit selected must be verified by successfully test methods or equivalent, is required passing a Respirator Fit Test, either qualita- before any type of respirator is assigned to tive or quantitative. If the respirator passes an individual. a Negative Pressure Seal Test but DOES NOT pass a Respirator Fit Test, the next Qualitative Test — If a qualitative fit test is nearest size relative to your facial features used, only validated protocols are accept- and dimensions should be tried. able.

Once the proper size is selected, the respi- For use in a CBRN application only, the rator must pass a Negative Pressure Seal individual must pass a test designed to Test every time the mask is donned to assess a fit factor of at least 2000. ensure proper fit before using the respirator. Respirator fit tests are explained fully in the If other than facial seal leakage is detected, American National Standard Practices for the condition must be investigated and cor- Respiratory Protection, ANSI Z88.2-1992 rected before another test is made. which is published by the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd The respirator must also pass the tightness Street, New York, New York, 10036 and test before the user attempts to enter an Occupational Safety and Health Standards, toxic atmosphere. OSHA 1910.134, which is published by the Occupational Safety and Health The mask will not furnish protection unless Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, all inhaled air is drawn through a suitable NW, Washington DC, 20210. canister/cartridge(s).

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CHECKPOINTS BEFORE USE 2. Remove canister/cartridge from its packaging. 1. Check that all parts of the respirator are 3. Inspect the canister/cartridge to be sure complete and undamaged. See the that it is not damaged. Inspection section for Inspections 4. Thread the filter canister/cartridge into Procedures. the facepiece port and hand-tighten. 2. Check that the filter canister/cartridge approval is appropriate and effective Use the canister/cartridge immediately upon against the contaminant in the environ- opening the bag. For gas mask canister, ment. refer to the shelf life section for storing the canister outside the packaging. Discard canister/cartridge after each use. INSTALLING/REPLACING THE CANISTER/CARTRIDGE Replace the canister/cartridge after each use. Follow the established canister/cartridge change-out schedules to ensure that canister/cartridge are replaced Know the contaminant(s) in the environ- before breakthrough occurs. When used at ment before entering. Always check that defined occupational exposure limits, the the filter canister/cartridge(s) is appropriate rated service time cannot be exceeded. for use in the environment. A filter canister/cartridge which is not designed for the The GMT cartridge must not exceed a 60 contaminant present may not provide pro- minute use time. tection. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. After using the respirator in a gas mask application for escape, the canister must be After verifying that the canister/cartridge replaced before reusing the respirator. type is appropriate for use in the environment: For CBRN Applications Only 1. Verify shelf life expiration date on car- DO NOT use this respirator beyond eight (8) ton, bag, and canister/cartridge(s) label hours after initial use in an atmosphere con- has not been exceeded. taining CBRN agents or beyond two (2) hours after initial use in an atmosphere containing CBRN agents in liquid or mist form; otherwise, agent permeation may occur. DO NOT use an expired canister/cartridge. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. DO NOT replace canister/cartridge in a contaminated area. Be sure to follow applicable decontamination procedures. Failure to follow this warning can cause DO NOT use the canister/cartridge if the inhalation of contaminated air, resulting bag is opened, damaged, or missing. The in serious respiratory injury or death. canister/cartridge must be in its original packaging prior to use in a contaminated When the mask is adjusted properly, the environment. Do not reuse the canister/ wearer should not taste or smell the con- cartridge. Failure to follow this warning taminant, or experience eye, nose, or throat can result in serious personal injury or irritation. The wearer’s inhalation resistance death. should be as experienced during training.

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If the respirator does not perform as Return to a non-contaminated area specified, it must not be used until it has immediately if you experience unusual been checked by authorized personnel. sensations (nausea, dizziness, eye irrita- Failure to follow this warning can result tion, unusual odor or taste, excessive in serious personal injury or death. fatigue, or difficulty breathing). Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.

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5. While holding the facepiece securely in position, tighten one temple strap at a DO NOT wear eyeglasses under the face- time by pulling straight back (not out) piece. The temples or sidebars on eye with small jerks until mask feels snug on glasses will prevent an air-tight seal. If that side. you must wear glasses, install an approved spectacle kit listed on the 6. Tighten the other tem- NIOSH approval matrix insert. Failure to ple strap in same follow this warning can cause inhalation manner until both of contaminated air, resulting in serious sides feel the same. respiratory injury or death.

Verify that the respirator is properly pre- pared before donning. See Preparing the 7. Ensure facepiece is centered on face by Respirator for Use section. Failure to fol- looking down at the nosecup, it should low this warning can result in serious be uniform on each side of the face. If personal injury or death. not, readjust the temple straps.

Note: Ensure that no hair is under the tabs DONNING PROCEDURES and sealing surface. Also, the straps should not cut into the ears. 1. Loosen the harness head straps on the facepiece so that the strap end tabs are approximately 1” from the buckles. 8. Evenly tighten the neck straps by pulling them straight back. 2. With the facepiece lens facing away, grasp the temple straps and neck straps in each hand. 9. Check that head pad is centered in the mid- dle of the back of the 3. Slightly expand the head. harness straps, place chin into the facepiece, and pull the harness over the back of the head. 10. If necessary, tighten the top straps for best 4. Support the weight of the mask by hold- visibility and fit. ing the outlet valve assembly in the palm of one hand. With the free hand, adjust the facepiece securely to the face, making sure the chin and nose are seated securely.

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NEGATIVE PRESSURE SEAL TEST DONNING THE BUTYL COATED NYLON HOOD ACCESSORY The Negative Pressure Seal Test must be performed each time the facepiece is donned. A good face-to-facepiece seal must be verified before entering a haz- Ensure a complete Negative Pressure ardous area. Seal Test is conducted and passed. Failure to follow this warning can result Perform the test as follows: in serious personal injury or death. 1. Ensure respirator is assembled properly. 2. Block off canister/cartridge inlet using 1. Position the hood so the palm of the hand. that the lens opening 3. Inhale gently and hold breath for 10 sec- of the hood is facing onds. If the seal is good, the facepiece forward. Be sure that will collapse and remain collapsed the hood is right side against face. Remove hand and breathe out with the draw- normally. string exposed on the 4. If the facepiece did not remain col- outside of the hood. lapsed during the test, or any leakage is noticed, readjust straps and perform 2. Fold the back panel of Negative Pressure Seal Test again. the hood upward to 5. If this does not correct the leak, the expose the inside of mask will not provide protection. If the the hood at the lens leakage is from the face seal, a different opening. Next, in each size mask may provide a good seal. If hand, grasp the sides other than face seal leakage is detected, of the hood at the lens the condition must be corrected before opening. performing another test. 3. Expand and slide the lens opening of the hood over the car- This device may not seal properly with tridge/ canister com- your face if you have a beard, gross side- ponent. Ensure the burns or similar physical characteristics facepiece seal is (see ANSI Z88.2). An improper facial seal maintained. may allow contaminants to leak into the facepiece, reducing or eliminating respi- 4. Using both hands, ratory protection. Do not use this device grasp the back panel if such conditions exist. The negative of the hood and pull it pressure seal test must be conducted over the facepiece and passed before each use. Never and head. The lens remove the facepiece except in a safe, opening of the hood non-hazardous, non-toxic atmosphere. should coincide with Failure to follow this warning can result the lens opening of the facepiece. (Use in serious personal injury or death. a buddy for assembly if situation requires).

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5. Carefully tuck the 8. Tighten the drawstring elastic lens opening of cord by securing the the hood around the bottom of the cord back of the facepiece and sliding the cord lens rings, component tightener toward the housing assembly, and front of the neck. The applicable accessory. drawstring should The rain shield of the hood should be provide a snug comfortable fit. Ensure uniformly over the upper lens ring of the drawstring is not twisted or knotted. facepiece. The elastic lens opening should be in contact with the rubber surface of the facepiece. Be sure to smooth out any wrinkles or folds that Do not over-tighten the drawstring. Over might exist along the edge of the elastic. tightening the drawstring can restrict breathing. Failure to follow this warning 6. Conduct a successful Negative Pressure can cause serious injury or death. Seal Test. 7. Attach each of the arm straps to the front of the hood shroud 9. Pull the shroud of the using the Velcro hood uniformly over attachment pads. the shoulders. Adjust the arm strap, using the buckle slides, so that the arm straps provide a snug fit, but still allow for easy move- 10. Repeat the Negative Pressure Seal Test ment. to ensure a sufficient face-to-facepiece seal is achieved before exposure to a hazardous agent.

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TAL 1311 (L) Rev. 24 - 430351 20 REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR

DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE RES- PIRATOR

1. To remove the facepiece, insert your DO NOT remove respirator until respira- thumbs under each of the harness head tor and protective clothing are decon- straps end tab and fully extend the har- taminated; otherwise, exposure to con- ness head straps. taminants may result. Follow decontami- 2. Grasp the facepiece by the component nation and disposal procedures estab- housing or bottom head harness straps lished by appropriate authorities. Failure (not the exhalation valve or canis- to follow this warning may result in seri- ter/cartridge). ous personal injury or death.

Once the protective equipment has been 3. Pull it up and away decontaminated, proper disposal of affected from your face. equipment must be performed. Disposal is to be performed as required by federal, state, and/or local laws. Note: Before the next use, check the respirator facepiece and if necessary, clean and disinfect. Always use a new canister/cartridge(s). Do not reuse the canister/cartridge.

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TAL 1311 (L) Rev. 24 - 430351 22 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

and seat. c. Rinse the facepiece and components DO NOT use alcohol as a germicide in clean, warm (110˚F), water (prefer- because it may deteriorate rubber parts. ably running and drained). Depending on the cleaning policy adopted, either a designated person or the user should clean the respirator after each use. If not rinsed thoroughly, cleaning agent Non-sudsing Confidence Plus® Cleaning residue may irritate the wearer’s skin. Solution (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recommended. It is a germicidal cleaner that d. Allow the facepiece to air dry. Do not cleans and disinfects in one operation. It dry the parts by placing them near a retains its germicidal efficiency in hard heater or in direct sunlight. The rub- water to inhibit the growth of bacteria. It will ber will deteriorate. not deteriorate rubber, plastic, glass, or e. Operate the exhalation valve by hand metal parts. Refer to the label for use to be sure it works properly. instructions. A solution as effective as f. Harness (straps and buckles) Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution and g. The facepiece and components compatible with MSA respirator compo- should be air-dried or hand-dried with nents may be substituted. ANSI suggests a clean lint-free cloth. that users be trained in the cleaning procedure.

DO NOT force-dry the parts by placing them in a heater or in direct sunlight. The Be careful not to breathe or touch the rubber will deteriorate. When facepiece contaminant in handling the respirator or is thoroughly dried, store the facepiece in its parts. If necessary, use equipment the clam shell in which it was shipped. disposal to protect you from the specific contaminant. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. LENS CLEANING PROCEDURE

1. Preparing Solution Occasionally, Millennium Facepieces may a. Follow the instructions with the experience a “fogging” of the lens. Usually Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution. this fogging is caused by a wax that is part b. If the Confidence Plus Cleaning of the urethane lens formulation. This wax Solution is not used, wash in a mild serves as a mold release when the lens is cleaning solution, rinse thoroughly, manufactured. Under conditions of high and submerge in a germicide solution temperature or low atmospheric pressure, for the manufacturer’s recommended the wax can migrate to the surface of the time. lens and cause the fogging. The wax can be 2. Clean and Disinfect the Facepiece removed with VM&P Naphtha or Stoddard a. Remove the canister/cartridge(s) from Solvent. The VM&P Naphtha and Stoddard the facepiece. Solvent should be available in a paint store. b. Thoroughly wash the facepiece (and nose cup) in the cleaning solution. A 1. To remove the wax, pour a small soft brush or sponge can be used to amount of VM&P Naphtha or Stoddard clean the soiled facepiece. Be sure to Solvent onto a clean soft cloth. include cleaning the exhalation valve

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Apply VM&P Naphtha or Stoddard VM&P Naphtha and Stoddard Solvent Solvent to the lens ONLY. Do NOT apply have a distinct solvent odor that could be the VM&P Naphtha or Stoddard Solvent objectionable to respirator wearers. to the entire facepiece. If it contacts Individuals cleaning the facepieces parts other than the lens those compo- should follow the use directions that nents must be replaced. Failure to follow come with the solvents, work in a well this warning can result in serious person- ventilated area, and use proper personal al injury or death. protective equipment. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious person- 2. Gently rub the lens to remove the wax. al injury or death. It may take several applications to remove all of the wax. 3. Once the lens becomes wet from the solvent it is difficult to see where the If the respirator is not properly cleaned lens was rubbed and where it was not. after using VM&P Naphtha and Stoddard 4. The number of repeat procedures will Solvent the wearer may experience dis- depend on the amount of wax present. comfort. 5. After wiping the lens to remove the wax, the facepiece should be cleaned with a respirator cleaner such as MSA Confidence Plus Germicidal Cleaner. This will help to remove residual solvent from the facepiece.

TAL 1311 (L) Rev. 24 - 430351 24 INSPECTION

INSPECTION type may lead to greater cracking or sepa- (Before and After Each Use) ration under the greater stress applied dur- • Inhalation valve disc ing donning or doffing of the mask. • Exhalation valve disc • Harness straps 4. Check the lens for cuts, scratches, or • Lens damage which would impair vision. • Cartridge/canister Squeeze the lens. It should collapse • Facepiece blank easily between your fingers. Check that • Accessories the lens is secured in the facepiece. 5. Look at the shape of the facepiece for distortion due to improper storage. INSPECTION PROCEDURES 6. Unthread the cartridge/ canister (if 1. Look for breaks or tears in the facepiece installed), and check head-strap material. that the spider gasket, inhalation valve, and deflector nose cup are 2. Make sure all straps, installed and undam- fasteners, and aged. adjusters are in place 7. Grasp the spider gas- and not damaged. ket by the raised tabs and pull it gently out of the facepiece. The 3. Check the facepiece for dirt, cracks, gasket must be free of tears, or holes that penetrate the rubber cracks, tears, dirt, and surface. distortion. The gasket must be soft and flexible. Note: Some superficial, surface cracks 8. Reach into the face- may become noticeable, when the rubber is piece and remove significantly stretched, and are expected deflector and inhala- during the normal aging process. Rubber tion valve. The deflec- surface imperfections may be observed tor and inhalation upon closer inspection of the mask and do valve must be free of not affect the performance of the mask. cracks, tears, dirt, and These imperfections are also noticeable due distortion. The inhala- to a "streaking" appearance where the tion valve must be soft and flexible. white residue wax additive does not come 9. Set these parts aside in a clean location. through the rubber. This rubber surface change is a result of the aggressive rubber 10. Insert the P/N 461828 primer used during the lens bonding spanner wrench into process. It is required by the design the side voicemitter to ensure a robust lens bond is made. retaining ring. Turn the These superficial, surface cracks are typical ring counter-clockwise and acceptable due to the design. to unthread.

Also, if there is any rubber cracking or sep- 11. Remove the side voicemitter (smaller aration greater than 1/16" along the edge of port on the side of the facepiece) from the mask, the mask should be removed the port. The voicemitter may need from service. Cracking or separation of this pushed from inside of facepiece to remove.

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12. Inspect the side voicemitter for signs of 21. Thread the retaining ring into the port damage which would let contaminant and tighten using the spanner wrench. enter the facepiece. 22. Place the deflector (with the inhalation 13. Inspect the front voicemitter (large port valve in place on the post) into the face- in the center of the facepiece below the piece. lens) for signs of damage which would Guide Tabs let contaminant enter the facepiece. 23. Line up the deflector 14. Carefully remove the so that it is between voicemitter gasket the guide tabs molded from the port. Gasket into the facepiece. must be free of cracks, tears, dirt, and distortion. The gasket 24. While holding the deflector in place, must be soft and flexi- press the spider gasket on to the post ble. from outside the facepiece. 15. Set the gasket aside in a clean location. 25. Insert the gasket 16. Remove the rubber groove into the port cover from the exhala- so that the groove tion valve. Lift the captures the lip of the valve and inspect the port completely. Run seat and valve for your finger around the cracks, tears, dirt, and gasket to be sure the distortion. The valve gasket lays flat. must be soft and flexi- 26. Thread the cartridge/canister into the ble. port. (see Preparing the Respirator for 17. Reinstall the rubber Use section) cover. Be sure that the 27. If any part is damaged or deteriorated, it cover lip surrounds must be replaced. Store only undam- the valve completely aged respirators for further use. When and that the tab is not in use, store the respirator in cool, inserted through the dry, and clean ambient air. Keep new fil- cover. ters in their packing. 18. Check the drink tube for cuts, abra- sions, or other signs of damage. Grasp Note: Some cosmetic changes may the knurled surface and pull the tube become noticeable and are expected during out of the cover to check it for signs of the normal aging process. White residue damage. Be sure the tube is reinstalled may appear and is caused by an FDA in its port completely. approved wax additive that is in the rubber by design. This wax was chosen because it is not harmful should it contact the user's 19. Reinstall the voicemit- skin. The wax affords the rubber the ter gasket in the side required protection it needs during expect- port. Be sure that it is ed product use. It is normal for this wax to flat. come to the surface and can be cleaned by using MSA Confidence Plus (P/N 10009971). Rubber surface imperfections 20. Place the voicemitter into the port. may be observed upon closer inspection of the mask and are typically caused by the Note: The voicemitter’s crimped side faces white wax residue. These imperfections are out (up).

TAL 1311 (L) Rev. 24 - 430351 26 INSPECTION also noticeable due to a "streaking" appearance where the wax does not come through the rubber. This rubber surface change is a result of the aggressive rubber primer used during the lens bonding process. It is required by the design to ensure a robust lens bond is made.

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TAL 1311 (L) Rev. 24 - 430351 28 STORAGE

Store only undamaged respirators for fur- Storage and Shelf Life for Canister Part ther use. When not in use, store the respira- Numbers 10067491, 10059903, 10067469, tor in cool, dry, and clean ambient air. and 10067470 Stored Outside the Original Foil Packaging: Do not distort the facepiece during storage. When disposing of the respirator or its com- These canisters have a 5 year shelf life with ponents, do so in accordance with local, the expiration date printed on the foil bag. state, and federal regulations. The canisters may be stored outside the original factory packaging by using the fol- Discard the canister/cartridge if the original lowing procedure: bag or carton is opened or damaged. For gas mask application only, see Storage and Approved Storage Configurations Shelf Life information below. Outside the Original Foil Packaging Storage for CBRN Application Only Storage using the supplied cap/plug component Cartridge/Canisters must be stored in ONE • Remove the canister from the box and of the configurations listed: bag. • Cartridge/Canister must be stored in • Locate the white block on the canister original, unopened foil bag and in the label. extended clamshell (P/N 10046578), or • Mark on the canister, in the white block, • Cartridge/Canister must be stored in an expiration date of 1 year (for original, unopened foil bag and in the formaldehyde canister an expiration original, unopened carton. date of 6 months) from the date the canister was removed from the packag- Facepiece must be stored in ONE of the fol- ing. This expiration date must not to lowing clamshells: exceed the original expiration date print- • Extended clamshell (P/N 10046578), or ed on the foil packaging. • Standard clamshell (P/N 10017571) The clamshell is provided as a convenient storage container to protect the facepiece and cartridge/canister. Replace the clamshell if it becomes damaged. • Using the enclosed cap and plug assem-

SHELF LIFE bly, as shown in Figure A Figure A, place the Follow the shelf life expiration date stamped cap end over the on the carton, bag, and/or canis- threaded outlet of the ter/cartridge as applicable. The expiration canister, as shown in date will only apply if factory sealed and Figure B. undamaged or the proper procedure is followed, otherwise the canister must be dis- carded. Figure B

• Insert the plug end in DO NOT use an expired canis- the inlet of the canister/cartridge. Failure to follow this warn- ter as shown in Figure ing can result in serious personal injury C. or death. Figure C 29 TAL 1311 (L) Rev. 24 - 430351 STORAGE

• Using thumbs, press in the center of • The respirator must be placed upright in both the cap and the plug ends to the plastic case. ensure the cap/plug is firmly in place • 10075204 Phosphine/Ammonia/ and the canister is sealed. Chlorine/P100 • Discard cap/plug after each use. • 10075205 Hydrogen Flouride/P100 • 10075206 Formaldehyde/Acid Gas/ Storage in user supplied case Chlorine Dioxide/Escape • Remove the canister from the box and from Hydrogen bag. • 10075207 Organic Vapor/P100 • Locate the white block on the canister • Ensure the lid is snapped tight and the label. case is closed. • Mark on the canister, in the white block, an expiration date of 1 year (for formaldehyde canister an expiration date of 6 months) from the date the DO NOT store the canister above 120˚F. canister was removed from the packag- Failure to follow this warning can alter ing. This expiration date must not to the performance of the canister and exceed the original expiration date print- result in serious personal injury or death. ed on the foil packaging. • The canister must be attached to the facepiece with the plug side of the cap and plug component secured into position.

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The facepiece may be equipped with the following accessories: 2. Grasp the knurled sur- 1. ESPII Communication System face of the tube and 2. Lens Shield(tinted), in small, medium, or pull the tube out of its large cover (part of the 3. Spectacle Kit exhalation valve 4. Butyl Coated Nylon Hood cover) 3. Hold the tube with its inlet end up. • Lens Outsert User’s Instructions for installation and use of the ESP II Communication System and Spectacle Kit are enclosed with the accessory. 4. Push the tube inlet into the “NATO” canteen inlet.

Refer to the NIOSH Approval Matrix for a complete list of Approved Accessories. If you must wear corrective eyewear, install an approved spectacle kit, listed on the 5. Turn the canteen NIOSH approval matrix insert. upside down. Its contents will flow by gravity.

Know the contaminant(s) in the environment before entering. Always check that 6. Grasp the exhalation valve cover and the filter canister/cartridge(s) is appropri- press in at the top while pushing out at ate for use in the environment. A filter the bottom of the cover. This positions canister/cartridge(s) which is not the drink tube outlet toward your lips. designed for the contaminant present 7. After drinking, disengage the tube from may not provide protection. Failure to fol- the canteen and stow it in the exhalation low this warning can result in serious valve port. personal injury or death.

INSTALLATION OF OUTSERT ASSEMBLY HYDRATION SYSTEM Install an outsert over the facepiece lens.

The hydration system is NOT approved in 1. Line up the outsert a CBRN application and must NOT be tabs and centerline used. Failure to follow this warning can mark with the face- result in serious personal injury or death. piece lens.

In an Industrial application only: 1. Return to an uncontaminated area 2. Slide the outsert tabs down over the top before using the hydration system. of the facepiece lens.

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Note: The spark arresting material inside the spark cover is optional. 3. Stretch the band down and under the 5. To remove the spark cover, gently facepiece voicemitter. squeeze the outside of the cover, twist, and pull the spark cover off. 6. Check the spark cover before each use to ensure no sparks have created holes Spectacle Kit or warped the part. If holes are created Spectacle kits are available for the Millennium or the part is warped, replace the spark (P/N 454819 and 816137). The kit includes cover with a new one. the support assembly, a rubber block, and the spectacle frame. Prescription lenses can Gas Mask Application Only be obtained locally or through MSA. Attaching the Gas Mask Chin Canister to Adjusting the Spectacles the Belt 1. To move the spectacles closer to your face, pull the frame prongs out of the This conversion kit consists of: rubber block. 2. To move the spectacles farther from Qty Item Part Number your face, push the frame prongs into 1 Belt Clip 10068195 the rubber block. 1 Breathing Tube 10068129 3. To move the spectacles up or down, 1 Belt 473902, 9961, slide the rubber block up or down on 492827 the support arms. 1 Spark Cover 10068152 Spark Cover (P/N 10068152) 1. Remove canister and spark cover from Installation Instructions the packaging. 1. Attach the male thread end of the 2. Attach the canister to the facepiece or breathing tube securely to the facepiece breathing tube depending on the config- coupling nut. uration being used. 2. Slide the belt clip over the neck of the canister. 3. Once the canister is 3. Securely fasten the female end of the attached, align the breathing tube to the male end of the feet of the spark cover canister. with the inlet hole of 4. Attach the belt around the waist and the canister. attach the belt clip to the belt.

motion for attaching User Instructions spark cover Approved Respirator Part Number 4. Grasp the outside of OptimAir 6HC PAPR 10045100 the canister, twist and Spark Arresting push on the spark Material OptimAir 6A PAPR 490883 cover. The spark OptimAir MM2K PAPR 10020949 cover will snap in OptimAir TL PAPR 10077289 place.

check for spark arresting optional material

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Refer to separate insert for NIOSH Approval information

305049 Air Deflector

10068152 Spark Cover

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warranty concerning components or Mine Safety Appliances Company accessories not manufactured by MSA, General Express Warranty and but will pass on to the Purchaser all Terms of Sale warranties of manufacturers of such 1. Express Warranty - MSA warrants that components. THIS WARRANTY IS IN the product furnished under this order is LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, free from mechanical defects or faulty EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, workmanship for a period of one (1) year AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE from first use o eighteen (18) months TERMS HEREOF: MSA SPECIFICALLY from date of shipment, whichever DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MER- occurs first, provided it is maintained CHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A and used in accordance with MSA’ PARTICULAR PURPOSE. instructions and/or recommendations. This warranty does not apply to expend- 2. Exclusive Remedy - It is expressly able or consumable parts whose normal agreed tat the Purchaser’s sole and life expectancy is less than one (1) year exclusive remedy for breach of the such as, but not limited to, non- above warranty, for any tortious conduct rechargeable batteries, filament units, of MSA, or for any other cause of instrument filters, lamps fuses, helmet action, shall be the repair and/or suspensions, limited-use clothing, replacement, at MSA’s option, of any gloves, etc. or to products whose life is equipment or parts thereof, that after controlled by government regulation examination by MSA are proven to be such as cylinders. Safety Products defective. Replacement equipment Division rubber products including, but and/or parts will be provided at no cost not limited to, facepieces, head har- to the purchaser, F.O.B MS plant. nesses, and nosecups are warranted Failure of MSA to successfully repair against defects in workmanship for dry any non-conforming product shall not rotting of the rubber for a period of 5 cause the remedy established hereby t years from the date of manufacture. fail of its essential purpose. Replacement parts and repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date 3. Exclusion of Consequential Damages of repair of the product or sale of the - Purchaser specifically understands replacement part, whichever occurs and agrees that under no circumstances first. MSA shall be released from all will MSA be liable to Purchaser for eco- obligations under this warranty in the nomic, special, incidental or consequen- event repairs o modifications are made tial damages or losses of any kind what- by persons other than its own or author- soever, including but not limited to, loss ized service personnel or if the warranty of anticipated profits and any other loss claim results from misuse of the prod- caused by reason of the nonoperaton of uct. No agent, employee or representa- the goods. This exclusion is applicable tive of MSA may bind MSA to any affir- to claims for breach of warranty, tortious mation, representation or modification of conduct or any other cause of action the warranty concerning the goods sold gainst MSA. under this contract. MSA makes no

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