MSA Advantage 200 LS Manuel D'utilisation page 6

2 Use
Open Flames, Metal Droplets
The use of filtering devices, during work with open flames and metal droplets (e.g. welding), may cause serious
risk due to ignition of the filter media, which may generate acute levels of toxic substances.
2 Use
Applicable National Regulations must be observed (BGR 190). For guidance the EN 529:2005 (Recommendations
for selection, use, care and maintenance) is available.
When selecting the filter, it may be necessary to pay attention to highly toxic substances and high concentrations.
2.1 Respiratory Protective Device
WARNING!
Before use, check the half mask and if necessary, clean, disinfect and use new filters. Always use a complete and
undamaged respiratory filtering device.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Donning the Half Mask
1. Place neck strap over the head to the nape of the neck.
2. Place half mask over chin and nose.
3. Place cradle head straps over head (see
4. Pull harness evenly tight on both sides for a comfortable, correct fit (see
5. Loosen the straps by pulling the tab back on the latch with your finger (see
Tightness Test
In order to check the facepiece-to-face tightness a leak test must be performed before each use.
WARNING!
If any leakage is detected, correct before using the respiratory filtering device. For persons with beards, long
sideburns or scars passing under the seal it is unlikely that a tight fit can be achieved.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Positive Pressure Test (exhalation):
1. Cover valve with palm of hand (see
2. Slowly exhale.
3. The mask is tight if it slightly lifts off.
Negative Pressure Test (inhalation):
4. Cover both filter openings with palm of hands (see
5. Inhale and hold breath for approx. 10 s.
6. The mask is tight if no ambient air enters (facepiece should collapse slightly).
2.2 Filter Replacement
WARNING!
Only use undamaged filters of the same type and class. Always replace both filters at a time.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Bayonet Filters
Remove used filters and align new filters with opening on face piece and turn clockwise until the stops are engaged
(see Figure 1 ).
Use of 20 P2-filter: put particle filter in cover, align cover to gas filter and click on. To remove the filters proceed in
reverse order.
The maximum allowed weight of filters on a half mask is 300 g.
3 Filter Selection
Applicable National Regulations must be observed (BGR 190). For guidance the EN 529:2005
(Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance) is available.
3.1 Gas and Combination Filters
Respiratory protective filters are classified according EN 14387:2008 or EN 14387:2021, EN 143:2007 or
EN 143:2021, GOST 12.4.235-2013, DSTU EN 14387:2017, and marked with the filter type (code letter and code
colour) and filter class (code number) and standard. The filter type, filter class and referenced standard are marked
on each filter.
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