Millennium Enterprises GME-P100 User Manual

1. An adequate respiratory protection

program must include knowledge of

hazards, hazard assessment, selec-

tion of proper respiratory protective

equipment, instruction and training in

the use of equipment, inspection and

maintenance of equipment, and med-

ical surveillance.

2. This respirator will perform as

designed only if used and maintained

according to the manufacturer's

instructions. The Program Admin-

istrator and the users must read and

understand these instructions before

using or servicing this product.

3. If the respirator does not perform as

specified in this manual, it must not

be used until it has been checked by

authorized personnel.

4. Do not alter, modify, or substitute any

components.

5. Inspect the respirator regularly and

maintain it according to the instruc-

tions. Repairs must only be made by

properly trained personnel.

6. This respiratory protective device

does not supply oxygen. Use only in

adequately ventilated areas which

conform to the appropriate standard.

7. This respirator must be used in con-

junction with the proper chemical or

particulate canisters for protection

against specific contaminants. If you

cannot determine that the filter canis-

ter used with this device is designed

for the contaminant, or if you do not

know the identity of the contaminant,

do not use this device.

8. Do not use when concentrations of

contaminants are unknown.

9. Do not use when appropriate expo-

sure limit (PEL, REL, TLV, etc.) is not

known.

10. Leave the contaminated area immedi-

ately if:

a. Breathing becomes difficult

b. Dizziness or other distress occurs

c. You taste or smell the contaminant

d. You experience nose or throat

irritation

e. Instructed by responsible individuals

12. Use strictly according to the instruc-

tions, labels, and limitations pertain-

ing to this device. Follow an estab-

lished canister change-out schedule.

13. This respirator may not provide a sat-

isfactory seal with certain facial char-

acteristics, such as beards or large

sideburns, that prevents direct con-

tact between the skin and the sealing

surface of the facepiece. Do not use

this facepiece if such conditions exist.

14. Do not wear eyeglasses under the

facepiece. The temples or sidebars

on eyeglasses will prevent an air-tight

seal. If you must wear glasses, install

the spectacle kit.

15. The user must perform a respirator fit

test (Quantitative Test or Qualitative

Test) and follow all warnings and limi-

tations specified.

16. Wear impermeable protective clothing

to prevent exposure to gases and

vapors which can poison by skin

absorption.

17. Do not use this full facepiece with

self-contained breathing apparatus

(SCBA).

18. Do not use this respiratory protective

device in explosive atmospheres.

Failure to follow these all warnings,

instructions, and established CBRN pro-

tective measures can result in serious

personal injury or death.
CBRN Application

• This respirator provides LIMITED pro-

tection. It is NIOSH approved for res-

piratory protection against atmos-

pheres containing CBRN (chemical,

biological, radiological, & nuclear)

warfare agents; however, it can not

protect against all possible warfare

agents.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE

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