Feature Description; Explanation Of Type-Identifying Markings And Symbols; Prerequisites For Use - Dräger X-plore 6000 Notice D'utilisation

2.2

Feature description

Special facepiece spectacles are available for users who wear
spectacles. A welder's protective visor is available for retrofitting
facepieces with metal visor frame.
The standard thread connection conforming to EN 148-1 is designed
to fit canisters, powered air-purifying respirators, self-contained
breathing apparatus and air line breathing apparatus.
The facepieces can be used within a temperature range between
-22 °F to 140 °F (-30 °C to +60 °C).
2.3 Intended use
The facepieces protect the face and eyes against aggressive media.
2.4 Limitations on use
When the facepiece is used with a canister,
the ambient air must contain at least 19.5 % of oxygen; observe
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country-specific regulations.
never enter unventilated tanks, pits, canals, etc.
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the type of pollutants must be known. Select the corresponding
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canister. If the pollutants are unknown, only use compressed air
breathing apparatus or fresh air hose breathing apparatus with the
facepiece.
2.5 Approvals
The facepieces in combination with canisters, powered air-purifying
respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus and air line breathing
apparatus have been certified by NIOSH in compliance with title 42,
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84. Only combinations that are
approved by NIOSH may be used (see page 85).
Dräger X-plore 6000
Furthermore, the facepieces are approved according to
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The facepieces are marked with the CE mark of conformity. They fulfill
the flame engulfment requirements of EN 137.
2.6
The facepieces have different markings:
Connector
Facepiece body
Visor
Visor frame
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3.1
In order to make sure that the correct facepiece size is used, perform
a quantitative fit test. The fit test is to be conducted in accordance with
the requirements outlined in the OSHA Respiratory Protection
Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.134.
(Use Instructions for NIOSH-approved full facepieces)
EN 136:1998 CL.3+
AS/NZS 1716:2012
Explanation of type-identifying markings and
symbols
RA
EPDM or Si,
EN 136:1998 CL.2 or 3, CE0158
L, PC, or PMMA
K/sw or K/bl
Use

Prerequisites for use

WARNING
!
Facial hair under the facepiece seal can cause leaks. The
facepiece should not be used by people with beards and
sideburns. There is danger of poisoning.
The bow of glasses under the facepiece seal also causes
leaks. A spectacle kit should be used in such cases.
Use
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