Cleaning And Disinfection - MSA ADVANTAGE 3100 Série Mode D'emploi

2 Design, Operation and Use of
Full Face Mask
(see front page)
The inhalation air flows from the connector of the
mask past the inhalation valve to the inside of the
lens (thus keeping the lens largely fog-free) and
then into the nose cup. The exhalation air passes
through the exhalation valve directly to the
ambient atmosphere.
2.1 Readiness
The mask is kept ready for use inside the carrier to
protect it from dirt.
2.2 Donning
The lateral straps of the head harness are preset
and can be adjusted in length when required. This
presetting is made only prior to the first use or with
a different user. In order to don, the head harness
is grasped with one hand by the eyelet of the head
plate (Fig.1), the chin placed into the chin stop and
then the head harness is pulled over the head until
the entire head plate lies against the head (Fig. 2).
After the head harness is in position (make sure it
lies flat against the head), the neck straps are
tightened evenly and firmly (Fig. 3).
2.3 Leak Test
In order to check the facepiece-to-face-seal, a
leak test must be performed. To do this, cover the
connector opening or the air intake of the filter with
the palm of the hand (Fig. 4). When inhaling and
holding the breath, no air shall leak in. The mask
must pass the leak test before each use. A more
reliable leak test is with the complete respirator in
a suitable test chamber.
2.4 Removal
To loosen the head harness, the buckles of the
neck straps are pushed forward with the thumbs.
At the same time the mask is pushed forward and
taken from the head.
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Cleaning and Disinfection

Notice:
After each cleaning, disinfection and mainte-
nance, a leak test according to Sect. 4.2 must
be done!
3.1 Cleaning
The dirty mask is cleaned with lukewarm water
containing a mild detergent. Prior to washing,
remove inhalation valve disc, exhalation valve and
unbutton the nose cup.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
These components are cleaned separately and
reassembled only after drying. Cleaned parts must
not be dried in radiant heat (sunlight, radiators).
When using a drying cabinet, the temperature
must not exceed 50 °C (see table 5 for cleaning
intervals).
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