Introduction; Niosh Certification; Australian Certifications; Brazilian Certifications - Honeywell RU6500 Serie Manuel D'instructions

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INTRODUCTION

The RU6500 Series is comprised of a full facepiece mask that is one component of a
complete respirator. Other components of this respirator are sold separately. Only those
components manufactured by Honeywell and listed on the approval label may be used. These
user instructions apply exclusively to the use and maintenance of this full facepiece, and to
the assembly and use of this full facepiece as an air-purifying respirator. This facepiece should
only be used and maintained by individuals who have completely read and understand the
instructions contained within this Instruction Manual and any other Operating and Maintenance
Instruction Manuals included with the other components of a complete respirator. For more
information and a complete listing of approved components, refer to the Honeywell website
www.honeywellsafety.com.
1.1 NIOSH CERTIFICATIONS
When components listed on the NIOSH Approval Label are used, these facepieces are approved as part of air-purifying,
powered air-purifying or supplied air respirators. Refer to the User Instructions of those components (e.g. Compact Air PAPR)
and the NIOSH approval labels supplied with these products for a listing of all components that must be used to assemble a
complete NIOSH approved respirator. When used as air-purifying respirators the Honeywell RU6500 Series is for protection
from hazardous gases, vapors and/or particulates where the concentration does not exceed 50 times the Permissible Exposure
Limit (PEL), is below the contaminant's Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) level, and there is sufficient oxygen
according to the OSHA or CSA requirements.
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AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATIONS

These respirators are approved under Australian and New Zealand Standard 1716:2012 Lic. SMK 0563 for respiratory protection
against hazardous gases, vapors and/or particulates, depending on the air-purifying cartridges and/or filters used and the
contaminant concentration and/or toxicity, and if there is sufficient oxygen present in the contaminated atmosphere to support life.
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BRAZILIAN CERTIFICATIONS

These respirators are approved under Brazilian Standards NBR 13695, NBR 13696 and NBR 13697 for respiratory protection
against hazardous gases, vapors and/or particulates, depending on the air-purifying cartridges and/or filters used and the
contaminant concentration and/or toxicity, and if there is sufficient oxygen present in the contaminated atmosphere to support life.
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