MSA Advantage 3100, Advantage 3200 Operation And Instructions Manual

ADV ANTAGE

APR RESPIRATOR

Model 3100 SINGLE-PORT Full Facepiece Respirator

RESPIRATOR APPLICATION
P100 Respirator
GME-P100 Respirator

GAS MASK APPLICATION
Chin-Type Canister
CS/CN Canister

Model 3200 TWIN-PORT Full Facepiece Respirator

RESPIRATOR APPLICATION
Advantage 3200 Respirator

GAS MASK APPLICATION
CS/CN Canister

OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

This manual must be carefully read and followed by all persons who have, or will have, the
responsibility for using or servicing Advantage 3000 APR Respirators. These Advantage 3000
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 Advantage 3000 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:
Model 3100: P/N 10035719 (P100, GME-P100), P/N 817241 (Gas Mask), P/N 818082 (CS/CN)

Model 3200: P/N 10029528 (Advantage 3000 Series Respirator), P/N 818082 (CS/CN)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

NIOSH Approval Information .............................................2

Instructions for Use and Care ............................................3

General Description ...........................................................5

Size Selection ....................................................................9

Respirator Fit Test..............................................................9

Preparing the Respirator for Use .....................................11

Donning............................................................................13

NIOSH APPROVAL INFORMATION

P100—Particulate Filter (99.97% filter efficiency level)
effective against all particulate aerosols.
P95—Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level) effective
against all particulate aerosols.
N95—Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level) effective
against all particulate aerosols free of oil; time use restric­tions may apply.
R95—Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level) effective
against all particulate aerosols; time use restrictions may
apply.

CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Advantage 3000 Industrial and Gas Mask Applications

Note: All cautions and limitations do not apply to all appli-

cations. Refer to the NIOSH approval insert to verify the
applicable 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 concentrations estab-

lished by regulatory standards.

H- Follow established cartridge and canister change out

schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges
and canisters are replaced before breakthrough
occurs.

I- Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in

flammable or explosive atmospheres.

J- Failure to properly use and maintain this product could

result in injury or death.

L- Follow the manufacturer's User's Instructions for

changing canisters.

M- All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used,

Negative Pressure Seal Test ............................................14

Maintaining the Respirator ...............................................15

Removing the Respirator .................................................21

Decontamination ..............................................................21

Cleaning and Disinfecting ................................................23

Storage.............................................................................25

Advantage Facepiece Assemblies ...................................28

and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA and
other applicable regulations.

N- Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only

exact replacement parts in the configuration as speci­fied by the manufacturer.

O- Refer to User's Instructions, and/or maintenance man-

uals for information on use and maintenance of these
respirators.

P- NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgi-

cal masks.

S- Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specific

use limitations apply. Refer to User’s Instructions
before donning.

S- Special or Critical User’s Instructions

Mersorb-P100 cartridges can be used against a mixture
of chlorine and mercury that are both present simultane­ously, but cannot be used if alternating between mercury­contaminated atmospheres and chlorine-contaminated
atmospheres.

Mersorb-P100 respirators utilize an end-of-service-life
indicator for use against metallic mercury vapor. The band
around the side of each Mersorb-P100 cartridge consists
of chemically-treated paper. In use, as the paper is
exposed to metallic mercury vapor it changes from
orange to brown. When the indicator color changes to
brown, the cartridge is beginning to lose its effectiveness
against metallic mercury vapor and must be replaced.
Thus, the wearer has a constant, positive check on the
condition of the cartridge.

Do not enter any atmospheres with this respirator unless
you know that; you are not colorblind and can distinguish
between the beginning and ending colors of the end-of­service-life indicator (when using Mersorb-P100/Mersorb
respirators only).

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE

1. An adequate respiratory protection program must
include knowledge of hazards, hazard assessment,
selection of proper respiratory protective equip­ment, instruction and training in the use of equip­ment, inspection and maintenance of equipment,
and medical surveillance.

2. This respirator will perform as designed only if
used and maintained according to the manufactur­er's instructions. The Program Administrator 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 instructions. 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 conjunction with
the proper chemical or particulate canis­ter/cartridge(s) for protection against specific con­taminants. If you cannot determine that the filter
canister/cartridge(s) 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 exposure limit (PEL,
REL, TLV, etc.) is not known.

10. Leave the contaminated area immediately 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 instructions, labels,
and limitations pertaining to this device. Follow an
established canister/cartridge(s) change-out
schedule.

13. This respirator may not provide a satisfactory seal
with certain facial characteristics, such as beards
or large sideburns, that prevents direct contact
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 limitations 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.

19. Do not use for urethane paints or other paints con­taining diisocyanates unless an appropriate car­tridge change-out schedule is developed. Due to
their poor warning properties, over exposure can
occur without user awareness and result in severe
permanent damage to the respiratory system. If
unable to develop an appropriate change-out
schedule, use an air-supplied respirator or SCBA.

Failure to follow all warnings, instructions, and estab­lished protective measures can result in serious per­sonal injury or death.

• This respirator/filter provides LIMITED protection.
It may help reduce exposure to airborne biological
agents, including H1N1 (swine) flu virus, avian
(bird) flu virus, other types of influenza, SARS, or
other bacterial or viral biological agents and help
reduce the risk for influenza infection during a pan­demic, but will NOT eliminate the risk of exposure,
infection, illness, or death.

• This respirator/filter is certified by NIOSH to com­ply with the requirements specified for the desig­nated filter efficiency level; however, appropriate
authorities have NOT established a safe level of
exposure to biological agents. Therefore, the respi­rator may NOT prevent transmission of influenza
virus.

• Refer to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov for guidance on
the use of respirators to help decrease exposure to
H1N1 virus or other airborne biological agents in
community, home, and occupational settings. The
CDC recommends fit testing, medical evaluations,
and training for optimal effectiveness when a res­pirator is used in a non-occupational setting.
Neglecting these preparatory measures may cause
an unsafe condition. Respirators used in an occu­pational setting MUST be used in accordance with
a complete respiratory protection program as
required by OSHA, which includes proper selec­tion, training, fit-testing, and fit-checking. Detailed
information on a respiratory protection program is
available by contacting OSHA or visiting
www.osha.gov.

• Do NOT remove respirator in contaminated areas.
The outer surface of the respirator MUST be treat­ed as if it is contaminated at all times. Tight-fitting
safety goggles, or a full-facepiece respirator, may
further help prevent transmission of influenza
virus.

• The CDC recommends frequent hand washing and

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wearing gloves to help prevent transmission of dis­ease due to exposure to surfaces where contami­nants may be present, and also immediately fol­lowing removal of the respirator.• Do NOT reuse or
share maintenance-free respirators. ALWAYS clean
cartridge-style respirators before reuse in accor­dance with the instructions provided.

• This respirator/filter is NOT for use by (a) children,
or (b) people with a medical condition that may be
adversely affected by using it.

Failure to follow all warnings and instructions can
result in serious personal injury or death.

When using filters in an application that produces
sparks, ensure that they are protected by a shield.
Contact with sparks can damage filters and reduce
protection.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Advantage 3000 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 hazardous area, or work within the
area for a limited time.

The Advantage 3000 Respirator, Model 3200, consists of
a full-facepiece mask, with Twin-Port, the use of nosecup
provided with facepiece is optional.

The Advantage 3000 Respirator, Model 3100, consists of
a full-facepiece mask, with Single-Port, the use of nose­cup provided with facepiece is optional.

Twin-Port Version Single-Port Version

Small 10028995 Small 10028999
Medium 10028996 Medium 10028998
Large 10028997 Large 10028900

Inhaled air is drawn through the canister/cartridge(s),
which contains adsorbents and a filter that removes or
neutralizes specific contaminations. Exhaled air leaves the
facepiece through the exhalation valve.

It is important that the user becomes familiar with the
application and operation of the Advantage 3000 APR
Respirator and ensures that it fits properly before use.

When properly fitted to the user, the Advantage 3000 full
facepiece with nosecup and head harness, combined with
the appropriate canister/cartridge(s), becomes a complete
respiratory protective device.

The respirator consists of the following subassemblies:

• full facepiece (with optional nosecup)

• filter canister/cartridge(s)

Facepiece size is identified on the front of the facepiece
on the lower left head harness attachment.

These facepieces do not pertain to the NIOSH­approved CBRN application. Contact MSA at 1-800­MSA-2222 for the correct facepiece. Failure to follow
this warning can result in serious personal injury or
death.

FILTER(S) / CARTRIDGE(S)

See separate inserts for NIOSH Approval Information
(P/Ns 10029528 and 817241).

ATTACHING FILTER CARTRIDGE

Model 3200, Twin-Port Respirator

Carefully attach filter cartridges to facepiece connectors
(bayonets) by first aligning the cutouts on the cartridges
with the lugs on the bayonets and then turning the car­tridge clockwise by hand until tight. Align the small lug on
the connector with the match-mark located on the car­tridge body. (see Replacing Cartridges).

Model 3100, Single-Port Respirator

Thread the cartridge into receptacle carefully. Hand-tight­en to prevent damage to threads. To ensure a good seal,
tighten cartridge by slowly turning the cartridge until tight.

Attaching the Snap-On Filters

1. Place a filter in each filter cover. Never load filters into
the receptacles.

2. Snap filter cover onto both cartridges taking care not
to damage the filter.

Note: If using the Comfo/Advantage Adapter, follow the
instructions supplied with the Comfo/Advantage Kit.

RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS

The wearer must comply with the following MSA respira­tor use limitations:
A. MAXIMUM USE CONCENTRATION – Do not exceed
any of the following:

1. Routine Use –

a. 50 times the exposure limit for the contaminants

present if using a quantitative fit test method. Using
a qualitative fit test may reduce the maximum use
concentration. See the Respirator Fit Test section.

b. Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) con-

centration for any contaminant present.

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2. Escape (for Gas Mask only) –

Canister for Chin-Type Gas Masks

Maximum Escape

Part No. MSA Canister Purifying Approval Conditions Gas/Vapors

Identification Protection Code

815994 GMA-C-N95 OV TC-14G-0197 0.50% 5000 Organic Vapors*
815996 GMC-C-N95 OV/AG TC-14G-0196 0.50% 5000 Organic Vapors and Acid

816051 GMF-C-N95 AG/FM TC-14G-0207 0.50% 5000 Acid Gases*

815993 GMD-C-N95 AM TC-14G-0198 0.50% 5000 Ammonia*
815995 GML-C-N95 CL2 TC-14G-0199 0.50% 5000 Chlorine*
915999 GMDL-C-N95 OV/CL2/AM TC-14G-0200 0.50% 5000 Ammonia, Chlorine, and

815998 GMR-I-P100 OV/I2 TC-14G-0204 0.50% 5000 Organic Vapors
816000 GMHF-C-P100 HF TC-14G-0239 0.10% 1000 Hydrogen Fluoride

10059903 Phosphine/ PH/AM/CL TC-14G-0274 0.50% 5000 Ammonia and Chlorine

Ammonia/Chlorine/

P100

10067469 Organic Vapor/ OV TC-14G-0279 0.50% 5000 Organic Vapors

P100

10067491 Hydrogen HF TC-14G-0280 0.10% 1000 Hydrogen Fluoride

Fluoride/P100

10067470 Formaldehyde FM/AG/CD/HS TC-14G-0282 0.05% 500 Formaldehyde

Acid Gas/Chlorine

Dioxide/Escape Sulfide

from Hydrogen 0.10% 1000 Chlorine Dioxide

Sulfide P100

% Volume PPM

Gases*

0.05% 500 Formaldehyde*

0.15% 1500 Phosphine*

Organic Vapors*

†

0.15% 1500 Phosphine

0.50% 5000 Acid Gases and Hydrogen

†

†

†

†

†

†

†

†

*Canister contains an N95-Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level) effective against particulate aerosols free of oil.

†

Canister contains a P100-Particulate Filter (99.97 filter efficiency level) effective against all particulate aerosols.

B. The limitations outlined in the applicable NIOSH

approval

C. Any applicable limitation contained in a standard

established by regulatory agency (such as OSHA) with
jurisdiction over the wearer.

tor or SCBA. Failure to follow this warning can result
in serious personal injury or death. As a reference, a
partial list of substances having poor warning proper­ties follows:
Acrolein Nitro compounds:
Aniline Nitrogen oxides
Arsine Nitroglycerin

Bromine Nitromethane
An appropriate cartridge change-out schedule must
be developed by a qualified professional, unless the
cartridge/canister utilizes an end-of-service-life indi­cator. The change-out schedule must take into
account all factors that may influence respiratory pro­tection including specific work practices and other
conditions unique to the workers’ environment. If
using against substances having poor warning proper­ties, there is no secondary means of knowing when to
replace the cartridge/canister. In such cases, take
appropriate additional precautions to prevent overex-

Carbon monoxide Ozone

Diisocyanates Phosgene

Dimethyl sulfate Phosphine

Hydrogen cyanide Phosphorous trichloride

Hydrogen selenide Stivine

Methanol Sulfur chloride

Methyl bromide Urethane or other

Methyl chloride diisocyanate

Methylene chloride containin paints

Nickel carbonyl Vinyl chloride

Nitric Acid
posure, which may include a more conservative
change-out schedule or using an air-supplied respira-

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T

Mixture

=

C

Mixture

+ + + . . .

T1T2T

3

C1C2C

3

D. MIXTURES OF CONTAMINANTS – This gas mask can

be used for protection against a mixture of contami­nants that are present simultaneously or alternately
against one contaminant then another (using the same
canister) if the mixture meets the following conditions:

1. The canister must be approved for all contaminants

present.

2. NIOSH permits mixing of the following contaminants:

organic vapors, chlorine, chloride dioxide, hydrogen
sulfide, acid gases, ammonia, and carbon monoxide.

3. Particulates can be mixed with any other particulate or

any gas or vapor for which the canister is approved.

4. Contaminants present simultaneously must be below

IDLH levels for the specific contaminants. If any one
contaminant in the mixture exceeds the IDLH concen­tration, then the entire mixture must be treated as
IDLH and the respirator cannot be used (except for
escape when using respirator in a gas mask configu­ration).

5. Mersorb-P100 cartridges can be used against a mix-

ture of chlorine and mercury that are both present
simultaneously, but cannot be used if alternating
between mercury-contaminated atmospheres and
chlorine-contaminated atmospheres.

E. TIME USE LIMITATION

1. Canisters and cartridges with an N95 or R95filter shall

be limited to 8 hours of use (continuous or intermit­tent) against particulates. (Service time can be extend­ed by performing an evaluation in the specific work­place setting that demonstrates (a) that the extended
use will not degrade the filter efficiency below 95%, or
(b) that the total mass loading of the filter is less than
200mg for a single canister application or less than
100 mg each for a dual cartridge application).

2. GMHF-C-P100 and Hydrogen Fluoride/P100: Canister

must be replaced after each use against hydrogen flu­oride (not to exceed 12 hours) to ensure the integrity
of the P100 filter.

F. MULTI-USE LIMITATIONS (OptiFilter XL only)

1. Approved as a high efficiency particulate air filter on

approved Powered Air Purifying Respirators. Also,
approved as a P100 filter, but ONLY when used with
an approved negative pressure respirator. Do not
exceed maximum use concentrations established by
regulatory standards.

EXPOSURE LIMITS

A listing of applicable exposure limits from the following

sources is provided in MSA’s Response

®

Respirator

Selector: available online at www.MSAnet.com.

- American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH)

- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)

- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH)

- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

Contact MSA at 1-800-MSA-2222 for information.

EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR MIXTURES

The American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists (ACGIH) publishes the following information to
determine the TLV of a mixture.

First, determine the total concentration of the chemical
mixture (C
centrations (C1, C2, C3...) using the following formula:

C

Mixture

Mixture

= C1+C2+C3+...

) from the individual contaminant con-

The TLV of the mixture is found by using the following for­mula where T1, T2, T3, ... are the individual contaminant
TLVs and C1, C2, C3... are the individual contaminant
concentrations:

Only use these equations if the contaminants present are
actually mixed. Some substances do not mix and may be
present separately, for example, in pockets or at different
levels. In that case, the lowest TLV of the substances pre­sent must be used to determine the appropriate respirator
category for protection against all contaminants present.

See MSA’s Response Respirator Selector for additional
information.

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SIZE SELECTION

Regardless of facial dimensions and respirator sizing
charts, an actual respirator fit test, either qualitative or
quantitative must be performed to ensure the correct res­pirator 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 respirator and conduct a negative pres­sure seal test. See donning instructions for procedure.

If the respirator 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 qualita­tive or quantitative. If the respirator passes a Negative
Pressure Seal Test but DOES NOT pass a Respirator Fit
Test, the next nearest size relative to your facial features
and dimensions should be tried.

Once the proper size is selected, the respirator must pass
a Negative Pressure Seal Test every time the mask is
donned to ensure proper fit before using the respirator.

RESPIRATOR FIT TEST

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.

A qualitative or quantitative respirator fit test must be rou­tinely carried out for each wearer of this respirator to
determine or confirm the amount of protection that the
respirator provides. The fit test method chosen may
impact the maximum use concentration.

Respirator fit tests are explained fully in the American
National Standard Practices for Respiratory Protection,
ANSI Z88.2-1992 which is published by the American
National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New
York, New York, 10036 and Occupational Safety and
Health Standards, OSHA 1910.134, which is published by
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20210.

If other than facial seal leakage is detected, the condition
must be investigated and corrected before another test is
made.

The respirator must also pass the tightness test before the
user attempts to enter a toxic atmosphere.

The respirator will not furnish protection unless all inhaled
air is drawn through a suitable canister/cartridge(s).

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PREPARING THE RESPIRATOR FOR USE

CHECKPOINTS BEFORE USE

1. Check that all parts of the respirator are complete and
undamaged. See the Inspection section for
Inspections Procedures.

2. Check that the filter canister/cartridge(s) approval is
appropriate and effective against the contaminant in
the environment.

INSTALLING/REPLACING THE CANIS­TER/CARTRIDGE(S)

Know the contaminant(s) in the environment before
entering. Always check that the filter canis­ter/cartridge(s) is appropriate for use in the environ­ment. A filter canister/cartridge(s) 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.

After verifying that the canister/cartridge(s) type is appro­priate for use in the environment:

1. Verify shelf life expiration date on carton, bag, and
canister/cartridge(s) label has not been exceeded.

ules to ensure that canister/cartridge(s) are replaced
before breakthrough occurs. When used at defined occu­pational exposure limits, the rated service time cannot be
exceeded.

Replacement of the Mersorb-P100 cartridge must occur
at or before the end-of-service-life indicator turns brown
in color.

The GMT cartridge must not exceed a 60 minute use
time.

After using the respirator in a gas mask application for
escape, the canister must be replaced before reusing the
respirator.

DO NOT replace canister/cartridge(s) in a contaminat­ed area. Be sure to follow applicable decontamination
procedures. Failure to follow this warning can cause
inhalation of contaminated air, resulting in serious res­piratory injury or death.

When the mask is adjusted properly, the wearer should
not taste or smell the contaminant, or experience eye,
nose, or throat irritation. The wearer's inhalation resis­tance should be as experienced during training.

DO NOT use an expired canister/cartridge(s). Failure
to follow this warning can result in serious personal
injury or death.

DO NOT use the canister/cartridge(s) if the bag is
opened, damaged, or missing. The canister/
cartridge(s) must be in its original packaging prior to
use in a contaminated environment. Do not reuse the
canister/cartridge(s). Failure to follow this warning can
result in serious personal injury or death.

2. Remove canister/cartridge(s) from its packaging.

3. Inspect the canister/cartridge(s) to be sure that it is
not damaged.

4. Thread the filter canister/cartridge(s) into the facepiece
port and hand-tighten.

If applicable, place a new filter in each filter cover. Never
load filters into the receptacles.

Use the canister/cartridge(s) immediately upon opening
the bag. For gas mask canister, refer to the shelf life sec­tion for storing the canister outside the packaging.
Discard canister/cartridge(s) after each use.

If the respirator does not perform as specified, it must
not be used until it has been checked by authorized
personnel. Failure to follow this warning can result in
serious personal injury or death.

Return to a non-contaminated area immediately if you
experience unusual sensations (nausea, dizziness, eye
irritation, unusual odor or taste, excessive fatigue, or
difficulty breathing). Failure to follow this warning can
result in serious personal injury or death.

When using filters in an application that produces
sparks, ensure that they are protected by a shield.
Contact with sparks can damage filters and reduce
protection.

Replace the canister/cartridge(s) after each use. Follow
the established canister/cartridge(s) change-out sched-

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DONNING THE RESPIRATOR WITH RUBBER HAR­NESS

DONNING

1. Loosen the two bottom
harness straps. Grip the
straps by inserting
thumbs through the
straps.

2. Insert chin well into the
lower part of facepiece,
then pull the harness
back over head.

3. Pull the back of harness
downward toward the
neck until centered at
the back of your head.

4. If necessary, hold the facepiece component housing
with one hand and position the harness with the other
hand, until obtaining a firm and comfortable fit against
the face at all points.

Note: Make sure the back
of the harness is centered
on the back of the head.

6. The top two harness straps must be flat against the
top of head.

Note: Both top straps should be adjusted with button in
the same position so straps are equal in length.

7. If the mask does not feel snug up against face, loosen
the bottom straps and reposition the back of the har­ness. Make sure that the back of the harness is posi­tioned on the back of the head. If the mask does not
become snug against the face, remove the mask and
adjust the length of the top two straps.

Adjusting the Top Straps

1. Remove the strap from the button by pulling the loose
end of the strap away from the button.

2. Move the slide away
from the lens ring to
allow the strap to slide
through the lens ring
connection. Adjust the
length of the strap.
Secure the strap in
position by pulling the
strap onto the button.

5. Tighten the two neck­straps so that the mask
is snug against face.

3. Smooth the straps so
that they are flat. Move
the slide so that it is
located at the lens ring
connection.

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DONNING

DONNING THE RESPIRATOR WITH PLASTIC ADVAN­TAGE HARNESS

Instructions to Don the Mask

Note: There are two recommended donning procedures.

Donning Procedure A:

1. Completely loosen the two bottom straps. Spread the
straps of the head harness with both hands and place
chin into the mask. Pull harness over head all the way,
until plastic cradle lies flat on back of head.

2. Tighten neck straps evenly so that the mask is snug
against face.

3. If necessary, adjust the mask and tighten harness by
pulling loop on the back of harness.

Donning Procedure B:

1. Completely loosen the two bottom straps, insert fin­gers and hold the loop on the back of the harness.

2. Place chin into the mask.

3. Pull harness over head with the loop, pull harness
down to the back of the head, until plastic cradle lies
flat on back of head.

4. Tighten neck straps evenly so that the mask is snug
against your face.

3. Inhale gently and hold breath for 10 seconds. If the
seal is good, the facepiece will collapse and remain
collapsed against face. Remove hand and breathe
normally.

4. If the facepiece did not remain collapsed during the
test, or any leakage is noticed, readjust straps and
perform Negative Pressure Seal Test again.

5. If this does not correct the leak, the mask will not pro­vide protection. If the leakage is from the face seal, a
different size mask may provide a good seal. If other
than face seal leakage is detected, the condition must
be corrected before performing another test.

This device may not seal properly with your face if you
have a beard, gross sideburns or similar physical
characteristics (see ANSI Z88.2). An improper facial
seal may allow contaminants to leak into the face­piece, reducing or eliminating respiratory protection.
Do not use this device if such conditions exist. The
negative pressure seal test must be conducted and
passed before each use. Never remove the facepiece
except in a safe, non-hazardous, non-toxic atmos­phere. Failure to follow this warning can result in seri­ous personal injury or death.

NEGATIVE PRESSURE SEAL TEST

The Negative Pressure Seal Test must be performed each
time the facepiece is donned. A good face-to-facepiece
seal must be verified before entering a hazardous area.

Perform the test as follows:

1. Ensure respirator is assembled properly.

2. Block off canis­ter/cartridge(s) inlet
using the palm(s) of the
hand(s).

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REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR WITH RUBBER HAR­NESS

To remove the facepiece:

1. Push the bottom buckles forward to loosen and fully
extend the bottom straps.

2. Insert thumbs under the
bottom harness straps.
Pull it up and away
from face.

REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR WITH PLASTIC ADVAN­TAGE HARNESS

2. Slide the cover up to
remove it from top tabs
of the component
housing.

3. To install the cover,
insert the top tab of
component housing
into the top slot of
cover, press the bottom
of cover down over the
bottom tab of the com­ponent housing until it
snaps into place.

1. To loosen the harness, push the bottom buckles for­ward and loosen.

2. Grasp the mask by the connector or filter and pull
mask backward off the head.

MAINTENANCE

This respirator must be kept in good condition to function
properly. When any respirator shows evidence of exces­sive wear or damage, it must be replaced immediately.
Refer to the Preparations for Donning section for proper
inspection of the respirator. This respirator, when not in
use, should be stored in a clean dry location, such as its
storage bag. Do not distort the facepiece during storage.
When disposing of the respirator or its components, do so
in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

REPAIR

Note: All repair procedures assume that the respirator is

clean and free of contaminant and that the fil­ter(s)/cartridge(s) are removed.

Component Housing Cover Disassembly &
Reassembly

1. To remove the cover, squeeze sides of component
housing cover at the bottom, lift out and up on cover
by using the bottom cover tab, disengaging the com­ponent housing tab.

Component Housing Disassembly
Twin Port Disassembly

1. To remove the component housing from the facepiece,
remove the component housing cover and nosecup (if
used).

2. Insert thumbs into the notches on either side of "U"
Retainer and slightly spread outward to disengage the
retainer.

3. Slide the "U" Retainer down to notches and lift the
retainer up to remove it from the component housing.

4. To remove the component housing from the facepiece,
push in on the bottom of component housing pushing
it into the facepiece.

5. Remove component housing from the inside of the
facepiece.

6. Using your fingers to remove the O-ring, press in firm­ly on both sides of the O-ring, slide fingers up the O­ring, and grasp the O-ring. Roll the O-ring out of com­ponent housing groove.

DO NOT use a sharp object to remove the O-ring. A
damaged O-ring will not form an adequate seal with
the facepiece.

7. To remove the nosecup (if used) from the component
housing, grasp the nosecup and pull to disengage it
from the component housing.

8. To remove the exhalation valve from the component
housing, gently pull one edge out of the center hole of
the exhalation port.

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For Model 3200

1. To remove the inhalation valves, gently pull one edge
and lift it off the post on the inside of the lens bayonet
connector.

2. Remove the bayonet connector gaskets by stretching
the gasket slightly and lifting it off the bayonet con­nector.

For Model 3100

1. Grasp the spider gasket by the raised tab and pull it
gently out of the facepiece. The gasket must be free
of cracks, tears, dirt, and distortion. The gasket must
be soft and flexible.

2. Ensure the white inhalation disc valve is attached to
the spider gasket. The disc must be free of cracks,
tears, dirt, and distortion.

3. While holding the spider gasket in one hand, gently
stretch the inhalation valve disk onto the post in the
center of the spider gasket.

Component Housing Reassembly
Twin-Port Housing

Be sure to inspect all parts for damage before
reassembly.

For Model 3100

a. To replace the inhalation valves on the spider gas-

ket, line-up the holes in the valves with the posts on
the back of the lens bayonet connectors and gently
stretch the valve openings to slip over the posts.

b. Install the spider gasket into the inlet port with the

white inhalation valve disk into the facepiece. Check
around the entire gasket to be sure the gasket lays
flat and that the groove in the gasket is entirely cap­tured by the component housing rim.

2. Reinstall the O-ring.

a. Place the O-ring into

groove of the com­ponent housing.

b. Run a finger along the O-ring to ensure the O-ring is

sealed in the component housing groove.

1. Replace the exhalation valve on the component hous­ing

a. Line up the hole in the valve with the hole in the

exhalation port.

b. Press the valve

arrow into compo­nent housing hole on
the boss sides.

Note: When fully installed, the center of the valve will rest
flat against the component housing boss.

c. Lift the valve to ensure that it is fully seated on the

boss.

For Model 3200

a. To replace the inhalation valves on the lens bayonet

connectors, line-up the holes in the valves with the
posts on the back of the Lens bayonet connectors
and gently stretch the valve openings to slip over
the posts.

Note: The component housing is installed from the inside
of the facepiece.

4. Reinstall the component housing in the facepiece
a. Insert the component housing from the inside of the

facepiece.

b. Slide the large tab

on the top of the
component housing
into the matching
notch on the outside
of the lens.

c. When the tab is inserted into the notch on the out-

side, press the component housing into the face­piece firmly until the small tab on the bottom of the
housing is inserted into the notch in the bottom of
lens.

d. Holding the component housing in place, place the

"U" Retainer into its notches (flat side down).
e. Push the base of the retainer up to snap it in place.
f. Press on the component housing to be sure it is

firmly engaged in the lens.

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5. If the nosecup was removed, reinstall it on the inner
flange of the Exhalation Port.

a. Stretch the nosecup’s inner lip slightly to place it

over the flange.

b. Press the lip in place

until it completely
"captures" the
flange.

7. Reattach the Component Housing Cover

a. Insert the top tab into the slot in the cover.
b. Press the bottom down over the tab until it snaps

into place.

8. Replace the bayonet connector gaskets by stretching
the gaskets slightly and lifting them over the bayonet
connectors.

LENS DISASSEMBLY

To remove the lens from the facepiece blank, first disas­semble the Component Housing parts as described
above.

Model 3200 - Bayonet Gaskets

LENS REASSEMBLY

Before installing a new lens, check the blank groove
for dirt or other debris, which may interfere with a seal
between the lens and blank.

1. Insert the top of the lens into the top of the facepiece
blank.

2. Mold the blank around
the lens, checking to
be sure that the lens is
centered in the face­piece blank.

3. Stretch the blank enough to insert the bottom of the
lens into the blank.

4. Guide the lens into the blank groove all the way
around the lens. Make sure the lens is fully captured in
the blank groove.

5. Guide the top lens ring over the outside of the face­piece blank lens groove, making sure that the harness
straps are at the back of the facepiece.

6. Guide the bottom lens ring over the outside of the
bottom facepiece blank lens groove.

1. Remove the bayonet
connector gaskets by
stretching the gasket
slightly and lifting it off
the bayonet connector.

2. Replace the bayonet connector gaskets by stretching
the gaskets slightly and lifting them over the bayonet
connectors.

Lens Rings

1. Using a Philips screwdriver, unthread and remove the
two screws which secure the lens rings.

2. Separate the lens rings.

3. Fold back the facepiece blank and remove the lens.

7. Work the lens rings
down on to the face­piece blank to line-up
the threaded ends as
close as possible with­out bending the lens.

8. Install one Philips
screw in the top lens
ring mounting flange
and screw it about
halfway into the oppo­site lens ring flange.

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9. Install the remaining Philips screw in the other lens
ring mounting flange and screw it about half way into
the opposite lens ring flange.

10. Alternate tightening the screws until the lens is secure.

11. Reinstall the Component Housing parts as described
above.

12. Don the facepiece and perform the Tightness Test to
be sure the facepiece seals correctly and is leak-tight.

RUBBER HARNESS STRAPS DISASSEMBLY

Top Straps

Unbutton the top straps
and slide the straps back
through retainer. Pull the
top straps through slot in
lens rings.

Bottom Straps

Attach the bottom straps to the bottom, detachable
buckles:

1. Place the buckle’s button-hole over the button.

2. Grasp a facepiece tab and buckle in each hand and
pull them apart until the button snaps into the button­hole.

3. Make sure the strap is not twisted, and that the boss
on end-tabs side is facing up (away from the inside of
the facepiece).

4. Thread the end tabs with the boss facing up, through
the bottom slot of buckles, then over center bar, down
through top slot of buckles.

5. Pull straps through buckles.

6. Don the facepiece and perform the Negative Pressure
Seal Test.

PLASTIC ADVANTAGE HARNESS DISASSEMBLY

Top Straps:

Note: Fold the mask rubber (blank) in against the lens.

1. Push top of straps, close to Adapter Clip, down
against the mask rubber.

2. Pull straps down, and out of the Adapter Clip, ensur­ing not to damage the Adapter Clip.

Unthread both bottom straps through the buckles.

Buckles

The bottom buckles are
detachable. Grasp the
buckle and the facepiece
tab and push them togeth­er until the button is free.

RUBBER HARNESS STRAPS REASSEMBLY

1. Place the new harness on a flat surface with the MSA
logo facing "right-side up." In this position, the straps
above the logo are the top straps.

2. Grasp one top strap and fold the end-tab in half.

3. From the "face" side of the facepiece, insert the end
tab under the slot in lens ring.

4. Thread the end-tabs up through the lens ring slots and
pull strap through several inches.

Bottom Strap:

1. Grasp the buckle and the mask tab and push them
together until the button is free from buckle.

Adapter Clip:

Note: All procedures are from the “lens” side of the mask.

1. Slide a small flat bladed screwdriver between the top
of the Adapter Clip and Lens Ring.

2. Slowly lift up on the screwdriver until Adapter Clip is
free of Lens Ring.

PLASTIC ADVANTAGE HARNESS REASSEMBLY

Top Straps:

Place the new harness on a flat surface with the MSA
logo facing “right-side up”. In this position, the straps
above the logo are the top straps.

Note: All procedures are from the “face” side of mask.

1. Fold the mask rubber against lens.

2. Slide the slotted part of top strap under the Adapter
Clip, push the slotted part into Adapter Clip. Pull on
strap to ensure it is secure in Adapter Clip.

3. Make sure the strap is not twisted and ensure the
strap moves freely.

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Bottom Straps:

Attach the bottom straps to the bottom, detachable buck­les:

1. Place the buckle’s button-hole over the button then
grasp a mask tab and buckle in each hand and pull
them apart until the button snaps into the button hole.

2. Make sure the strap is not twisted, and that the boss
on end-tabs side is facing up (away from the inside of
the mask).

3. Don the mask and perform the Tightness Test.

Adapter Clips Reassembly

Note: All procedures are from “face” side of mask.

1. The adapter clips are identified with an “R” or “L”. “R”
is for right side. “L” is for self side of lens ring.

2. With the “R” or “L” must face into the center of the
mask and to the back of lens ring.

3. Push the new adapter clip over the boss of the lens
ring.

4. Ensure the adapter clips are tight on lens ring.

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REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR

DECONTAMINATION

DO NOT remove respirator until respirator and protec­tive clothing are decontaminated; otherwise, exposure
to contaminants may result. Follow decontamination
and disposal procedures established by appropriate
authorities. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious personal injury or death.

Once the protective equipment has been decontaminated,
proper disposal of affected equipment must be per­formed. Disposal is to be performed as required by feder­al, state, and/or local laws.

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR

1. To remove the facepiece, insert your thumbs under
each of the harness head straps end tab and fully
extend the harness head straps.

2. Grasp the facepiece by the component housing or
bottom head harness straps (not the exhalation valve
or canister/cartridge(s)).

3. Pull it up and away from your face.

Note: Before the next use, check the respirator facepiece
and if necessary, clean and disinfect. Always use a new
canister/cartridge(s). Do not reuse the canis­ter/cartridge(s).

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CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

DO NOT use alcohol as a germicide because it may
deteriorate rubber parts.

Depending on the cleaning policy adopted, either a desig­nated person or the user should clean the respirator after
each use. Non-sudsing Confidence Plus
Solution (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recommended. It is
a germicidal cleaner that cleans and disinfects in one
operation. It retains its germicidal efficiency in hard water
to inhibit the growth of bacteria. It will not deteriorate rub­ber, plastic, glass, or metal parts. Refer to the label for
use instructions. A solution as effective as Confidence
Plus Cleaning Solution and compatible with MSA respira­tor components may be substituted. ANSI suggests that
users be trained in the cleaning procedure.

Be careful not to breathe or touch the contaminant in
handling the respirator or its parts. If necessary, use
equipment disposal to protect you from the specific
contaminant. Failure to follow this warning can result
in serious personal injury or death.

1. Preparing Solution
a. Follow the instructions with the Confidence Plus

Cleaning Solution.

b. If the Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution is not

used, wash in a mild cleaning solution, rinse thor­oughly, and submerge in a germicide solution for
the manufacturer's recommended time.

2. Clean and Disinfect the Facepiece
a. Remove the canister/cartridge(s) from the face-

piece.

®

Cleaning

b. Thoroughly wash the facepiece (and nose cup) in

the cleaning solution. A soft brush or sponge can
be used to clean the soiled facepiece. Be sure to
include cleaning the exhalation valve and seat.

c. Rinse the facepiece and components in clean,

warm (110°F), water (preferably running and
drained).

If not rinsed thoroughly, cleaning agent residue may
irritate the wearer's skin.

d. Allow the facepiece to air dry. Do not dry the parts

by placing them near a heater or in direct sunlight.
The rubber will deteriorate.

e. Operate the exhalation valve by hand to be sure it

works properly.
f. Harness (straps and buckles)
g. The facepiece and components should be air-dried

or hand-dried with a clean lint-free cloth.

DO NOT force-dry the parts by placing them in a
heater or in direct sunlight. The rubber will deteriorate.
When facepiece is thoroughly dried, store the face­piece in the clam shell in which it was shipped.

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STORAGE

Store only undamaged respirators for further use. When
not in use, store the respirator in cool, dry, and clean
ambient air.

Do not distort the facepiece during storage. When dispos­ing of the respirator or its components, do so in accor­dance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Discard the canister/cartridge(s) if the original bag or car­ton is opened or damaged. For gas mask application only,
see Storage and Shelf Life information below.

SHELF LIFE

Follow the shelf life expiration date stamped on the car­ton, bag, and/or canister/cartridge(s) as applicable. The
expiration date will only apply if factory sealed and
undamaged or the proper procedure is followed, other­wise the canister must be discarded.

Do not use an expired canister/cartridge(s). Failure to
follow this warning can result in serious personal
injury or death.

• 10075204 Phosphine/Ammonia/ Chlorine/P100

• 10075205 Hydrogen Fluoride/P100

• 10075206 Formaldehyde/Acid Gas/
Chlorine Dioxide/Escape from Hydrogen
Sulfide/P100

• 10075207 Organic Vapor/P100

• Ensure the lid is snapped tight and the case is closed.

• Using the enclosed cap
and plug assembly as
shown in Figure A,
place the cap end over
the threaded outlet of
the canister as shown
in Figure B.

Storage and Shelf Life for Canister Part Numbers
10059903, 10067469, 10067491 and 10067470 Stored
Outside the Original Foil Packaging:

These canisters have a 5 year shelf life with the expiration
date printed on the foil bag. The canisters may be stored
outside the original factory packaging by using the follow­ing procedure:

Approved Storage Configurations Outside the Original
Foil Packaging

Storage using the supplied cap/plug component

• Remove the canister from the box and bag.

• Locate the white block on the canister label.

• Mark on the canister, in the white block, an expiration
date of 1 year (for formaldehyde canister an expiration
date of 6 months) from the date the canister was
removed from the packaging. This expiration date
must not to exceed the original expiration date printed
on the foil packaging.

• The respirator must be
placed upright in the
plastic case).

• Insert the plug end on
the inlet of the canister
as shown in Figure C.

• Using thumbs, press in the center of both the cap and
the plug ends to ensure the cap/plug is firmly in place
and the canister is sealed.

• Discard cap/plug after each use.

Storage in user supplied case

• Remove the canister from the box and bag.

• Locate the white block on the canister label.

• Mark on the canister, in the white block, an expiration
date of 1 year (for formaldehyde canister an expiration
date of 6 months) from the date the canister was
removed from the packaging. This expiration date

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must not to exceed the original expiration date printed
on the foil packaging.

• The canister must be attached to the facepiece with
the plug side of the cap and plug component secured
into position.

DO NOT store the canister above 120°F. Failure to fol­low this warning can alter the performance of the can­ister and result in serious personal injury or death.

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ACCESSORIES

The facepiece may be equipped with the following acces­sories:

1. Cover Lens (clear or tinted), in small, medium, or large

2. Spectacle Kit

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 environment before
entering. Always check that the filter canis­ter/cartridge(s) is appropriate for use in the environ­ment. A filter canister/cartridge(s) 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.

Installing the Nosecup for Advantage 3000 Facepiece

1. Place nosecup into facepiece with notch of nosecup
facing the bottom of facepiece.

2. Place bottom of nosecup under facepiece seal.

3. Stretch nosecup over Inhalation Valve Housing ensur­ing notch of nosecup is over tab of inhalation valve
housing.

4. Stretch nosecup around lip on inhalation valve hous­ing ensuring nosecup is in place.

Spectacle Kit

Spectacle kits are available for the Advantage 3000 (P/N

10029298). The kit includes the support assembly, a rub-

ber block, and the spectacle frame. Prescription lenses
can be obtained locally or through MSA.

Attaching the Gas Mask Chin Canister to the Belt

This conversion kit consists of:

Quantity Item Part Number

1 Belt Clip 10068195
1 Breathing Tube 10068129
1 Belt 473902, 9961, 492827
1 Spark Cover 10068152

Installation Instructions

1. Attach the male thread end of the breathing tube
securely to the facepiece component housing.

2. Slide the belt clip over the neck of the canister.

3. Securely fasten the female end of the breathing tube
to the male end of the canister.

4. Attach the belt around the waist and attaché the belt
clip to the belt.

Spark Cover (P/N 10068152)

1. Remove canister and spark cover from the packaging.

2. Attach the canister to the facepiece or breathing tube
depending on the configuration being used.

3. Once the canister is attached, align the feet of the
spark cover with the inlet hole of the canister.

4. Grasp the outside of
the canister, twist and
push on the spark
cover. The spark cover
will snap in place.

Adjusting the Spectacles

1. To move the spectacles closer to your face, pull the
frame prongs out of the rubber block.

2. To move the spectacles farther from your face, push
the frame prongs into the rubber block.

3. To move the spectacles
up or down, slide the
rubber block up or
down on the support
arms.

5. To remove the spark
cover, gently squeeze
the outside of the cover,
twist, and pull the spark
cover off.

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motion for attaching

spark cover

Spark Arresting
Material

check for optional spark

arresting material

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6. Check the spark cover before each use to ensure no
sparks have created holes or warped the part. If holes
are created or the part is warped, replace the spark
cover with a new one.

Note: The spark arresting material inside the spark cover
is optional.

OTHER RESPIRATORY CONFIGURATIONS

This respirator can be used in other configurations that
stated in these User’s Instructions. Below is a list of these
other configurations and the part number for the User’s
Instructions. Review the NIOSH matrix to verify the con­figuration that is being used is an approved configuration.

Approved Respirator

OptimAir 6HC PAPR 10045100

OptimAir 6A PAPR 490883

OptimAir MM2K PAPR 10020949

OptimAir Mask-Mounted 10090982
PAPR

OptimAir TL PAPR 10077289

User Instructions

Part Number

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Refer to separate NIOSH Approval

insert for approval information

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WARRANTY

Mine Safety Appliances Company

General Express Warranty and

Terms of Sale

1. Express Warranty - MSA warrants that the product

furnished under this order is free from mechanical
defects or faulty workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from first use or eighteen (18) months from date
of shipment, whichever occurs first, provided it is
maintained and used in accordance with MSA’s
instructions and/or recommendations. This warranty
does not apply to expendable or consumable parts
whose normal life expectancy is less than one (1) year
such as, but not limited to, non-rechargeable batter­ies, filament units, instrument filters, lamps, fuses, hel­met suspensions, limited-use clothing, gloves, etc. or
to products whose life is controlled by government
regulations such as cylinders. Rubber products
including, but not limited to, facepieces, head har­nesses, and nosecups are warranted against defects
in workmanship for dry rotting of the rubber for a peri­od of 5 years from the date of manufacture.
Replacement parts and repairs are warranted for nine­ty (90) days from the date of repair of the product or
sale of the replacement part, whichever occurs first.
MSA shall be released from all obligations under this
warranty in the event repairs or modifications are
made by persons other than its own or authorized ser­vice personnel or if the warranty claim results from
misuse of the product. No agent, employee or repre­sentative of MSA may bind MSA to any affirmation,
representation or modification of the warranty con-

cerning the goods sold under this contract. MSA
makes no warranty concerning components or acces­sories not manufactured by MSA, but will pass on to
the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such
components. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STATUTORY, AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE
TERMS HEREOF: MSA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FIT­NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

2. Exclusive Remedy - It is expressly agreed that the
Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the
above warranty, for any tortious conduct of MSA, or for
any other cause of action, shall be the repair and/or
replacement, at MSA’s option, of any equipment or parts
thereof, that after examination by MSA are proven to be
defective. Replacement equipment and/or parts will be
provided at no cost to the purchaser, F.O.B. MSA’s plant.
Failure of MSA to successfully repair any non-conforming
product shall not cause the remedy established hereby to
fail of its essential purpose.

3 Exclusion of Consequential Damages - Purchaser
specifically understands and agrees that under no circum­stances will MSA be liable to Purchaser for economic,
special, incidental or consequential damages or losses of
any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to, loss of
anticipated profits and any other loss caused by reason of
the nonoperation of the goods. This exclusion is applica­ble to claims for breach of warranty, tortious conduct or
any other cause of action against MSA.

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