Millennium Enterprises GME-P100 User Manual
APR RESPIRATOR
Industrial Application
CS/CN Respirator
GME-P100 Respirator
CBRN Application
APR/CBRN Respirator
Millennium
®
This manual must be carefully read and followed by all persons who have, or
will have, the responsibility for using or servicing Millennium APR Respirators.
These Millennium APR Respirators will perform as designed only if used and
serviced according to the instructions; otherwise, the respirator could fail to
perform as designed, and persons who rely on the Millennium APR Respirators
could sustain serious personal injury or death.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the
product is not installed, used and serviced in accordance with the instructions
in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employees by following the
instructions. Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
inside. For any additional information relative to use or repair, write or call
1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours.
See separate insert for NIOSH approval information:
P/N 10046605 (APR CBRN); P/N 818373 (CS/CN); P/N10035719 (GME-P100), as
applicable.
For GME-P100 Millennium APR Respirator, also read and follow MSA
Instruction Manual P/N 814175.
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OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
!
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NIOSH Approval Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Instructions for Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Size Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Respirator Fit Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing the Respirator for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Donning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Negative Pressure Seal Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Butyl Coated Nylon Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Decontamination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the Respirator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning and Disinfecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hydration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Millenium Facepiece Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION
Millennium APR Respirator for Industrial
Application
CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
A- Not for use in atmospheres containing
less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B- Not for use in atmospheres immediately
dangerous to life or health.
C- Do not exceed maximum use concentra-
tions established by regulatory standards.
I- Contains electrical parts which have not
been evaluated as an ignition source in
flammable or explosive atmospheres by
MSHA/NIOSH.
J- Failure to properly use and maintain the
product could result in injury or death.
L- Follow the manufacturer's User's
Instructions when changing cartridges,
canister and/or filters.
M- All approved respirators shall be select-
ed, fitted, used, and maintained in
accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and
other applicable regulations.
O- Refer to User's Instructions, and/or main-
tenance manuals for information on use
and maintenance of these respirators.
P- NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for
use as surgical masks.
NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION
Millennium APR Respirator for CBRN
Application
CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
A- Not for use in atmospheres containing
less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
J- Failure to properly use and maintain this
product could result in injury or death.
I- Contains electrical parts which have not
been evaluated as an ignition source in
flammable or explosive atmospheres by
MSHA/NIOSH.
L- Follow the manufacturer's User's
Instructions for changing canisters.
M- All approved respirators shall be select-
ed, fitted, used, and maintained in
accordance with MSHA, OSHA and
other applicable regulations.
O- Refer to User's Instructions, and/or main-
tenance manuals for information on use
and maintenance of these respirators.
CBRN CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
R- Some CBRN agents may not present
immediate effects from exposure, but
can result in delayed impairment, illness,
or death.
T- Direct contact with CBRN agents requires
proper handling of the respirator after
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each use and between multiple entries
during the same use. Decontamination
and disposal procedures must be fol-
lowed. If contaminated with liquid chemi-
cal warfare agents, dispose of the respira-
tor after decontamination
V- Not for use in atmospheres immediately
dangerous to life and health or where
hazards have not been fully character-
ized.
W- Use replacement parts in the configura-
tion as specified by the applicable regu-
lations and guidance.
X- Consult manufacturer's User's
Instructions for information on the use,
storage, and maintenance of these res-
pirators at various temperatures.
Y- This respirator provides respiratory pro-
tection against inhalation of radiological
and nuclear dust particles. Procedures
for monitoring radiation exposure and full
radiation protection must be followed.
Z- If during use, an unexpected hazard is
encountered such as a secondary
CBRN device; pockets of entrapped
hazard or any unforeseen hazard, imme-
diately leave the area for clean air.
HH-
When used at defined occupational
exposure limits, the rated service time
cannot be exceeded. Follow established
canister change out schedules or
observe End of Service Life Indicators to
ensure that canisters are replaced
before breakthrough occurs.
QQ-
Use in conjunction with personal protec-
tive ensembles that provide appropriate
levels of protection against dermal haz-
ard. Failure to do so may result in per-
sonal injury even when the respirator is
properly fitted, used, and maintained.
UU-
The respirator should not be used
beyond eight (8) hours after initial expo-
sure to chemical warfare agents to avoid
possibility of agent permeation. If liquid
exposure is encountered, the respirator
should not be used for more than two
(2) hours.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
WARNING
!
DANGER
!
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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• Some CBRN agents may not present
immediate effects from exposure, but
can result in delayed impairment, ill-
ness, or death.
• DO NOT use without a complete
understanding of the instructions and
limitations for this respirator and
proper training. Misuse can prevent
the respirator from providing the nec-
essary protection.
• CBRN agents may NOT be detectable
by smell or sight. Don respirator
before entering an area suspected of
containing CBRN agent. Follow proce-
dures established by proper authorities.
• DO NOT use this respirator beyond
eight (8) hours after initial use in an
atmosphere containing CBRN agents
or beyond two (2) hours after initial
use in an atmosphere containing CBRN
agents in liquid or mist form; otherwise,
agent permeation may occur.
• DO NOT remove respirator until respi-
rator and clothing are decontaminat-
ed; otherwise, exposure to CBRN
agents may result. Follow decontami-
nation and disposal procedures estab-
lished by appropriate authorities.
Failure to follow the above in addition to
all instructions and established CBRN
agent protective measures can result in
serious personal injury or death.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
The Millennium APR Respirator is an air-
purifying respirator intended for use in
atmospheres which are not immediately
dangerous to life or health (non-IDLH). This
respirator is intended for applications which
may require the user to enter or exit a haz-
ardous area, or work within the area for a
limited time.
Inhaled air is drawn through the canister,
which contains chemicals and a filter that
removes or neutralizes agents present.
Exhaled air leaves the facepiece through the
exhalation valve and consequently is not re-
breathed.
It is important that the user becomes famil-
iar with the application and operation of the
Millennium APR Respirator and ensures that
it fits properly before use.
When properly fitted to the user, the
Millennium full-facepiece with nosecup and
rubber head harness, combined with the
appropriate cartridge/canister, becomes a
complete respiratory protective device.
The respirator consists of the following sub-
assemblies:
• full facepiece (with nosecup)
• filter cartridge/canister
ACCESSORIES
The facepiece may be equipped with the
following accessories:
1. ESP II Communication System
2. Lens Shields (tinted), in small, medium,
or large
3. Spectacle Kit
4. Hood
Refer to the NIOSH Approval Matrix for a
complete list of Approved Accessories. If
you must wear corrective eyewear, install
an approved spectacle kit, listed on the
NIOSH approval matrix insert.
Know the contaminant(s) in the environ-
ment before entering. Always check that
the filter cartridge/canister is appropriate
for use in the environment. A filter car-
tridge/canister which is not designed for
the contaminant present may not provide
protection. Failure to follow this warning
can result in serious personal injury or
death.
Facepieces are available in three sizes:
P/N 10007423 SM (small)
P/N 10007422 MD (medium)
P/N 10007424 LG (large)
Facepiece size is identified on the front of
the facepiece above the lens area.
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NOTES
SIZE SELECTION
WARNING
!
Regardless of facial dimensions and respi-
rator sizing charts, an actual respirator fit
test, either qualitative or quantitative must
be performed to ensure the correct respira-
tor size selected.
Fit test the respirator size relative to your
facial features and dimensions. The Safety
Administrator or Program Manager might
assist in selecting the initial size to try.
Carefully don the mask and conduct an air
tightness check.
If the facepiece does not pass the Negative
Pressure Seal Test or feels uncomfortable,
try the next nearest size relative to your
face.
Passing the Negative Pressure Seal Test
does not verify the size is correct. The size
selected must be verified by successfully
passing a Respirator Fit Test, either qualita-
tive or quantitative. If the respirator passes
an Air Tightness Test but DOES NOT pass a
Respirator Fit Test, the next nearest size rel-
ative to your facial features and dimensions
should be tried.
Once the proper size is selected, the respi-
rator must pass a Negative Pressure Seal
Test every time the mask is donned to
ensure proper fit before using the respirator.
RESPIRATOR FIT TEST
A qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test
must be carried out for each wearer of this
respirator to determine the amount of pro-
tection it will provide. Respirator fitting tests
are explained fully in the American National
Standard "Practices for Respiratory
Protection." ANSI Z88.2-1992, published by
the American National Standards Institute.
The Safety Admin-istrator or Program
Manager might assist in selecting the initial
size to try. Carefully don the mask and con-
duct an Negative Pressure Seal Test.
Quantitative Test
- If a quantitative fit test
is used:
For use in a CBRN application a fit factor of
at least 1667 is recommended before any
type of respirator is assigned to an individual.
For use in an Industrial application, 29
(CFR) 1910.134 Standard requires a fit fac-
tor of at least 500 before the respirator is
assigned to an individual.
Qualitative Test -
If a qualitative fit test is
used, only validated protocols are acceptable.
For use in a CBRN application, the individ-
ual must pass a test designed to assess a
fit factor of at least 1667 based on military
recommendations.
For use in an Industrial application, the indi-
vidual must pass at test designed to assess
a fit factor of at least 500 as per 29 (CFR)
1910.134 before the respirator is assigned
to an individual.
The user must perform a respirator fit
test (Quantitative Test or Qualitative Test)
and follow all warnings and limitations
specified. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury or death.
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