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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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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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