Vitrex RESPIRATORY PROTECTION User Manual

PERSONAL SAFETY GUIDE

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

SINGLE USE PARTICULATE RESPIRATORS
NOTIFIED BODY: INSPEC, MANCHESTER, M6 6AJ

Instructions for use:

EN149:2001 + A2:2009 is the European standard for single use particulate respirators. It has three categories – FFP1, FFP2
and FFP3 NR. Before reading the following information please check the category to which the respirator belongs – this is
indicated on the packaging and on the respirator.

Check prior to use:

1. Check the straps are well stapled

2. Check the nosepiece and inner sponge are glued closely on the respirator

3. Check the valve is set up well if the respirator is with an exhalation valve

4. Check the valid date which is printed on the packaging.

MOULDED RESPIRATORS

Fitting instructions:

1. Hold the respirator in your hand with the nosepiece at your fingertips allowing the headbands to hang freely below

your hand

2. Cup the respirator firmly against your face with the nosepiece on the bridge of your nose

3. Pull the top strap over your head resting it at the top back of your head. Pull the bottom strap over your head and

position it around the neck and below the ears.

4. Press soft nosepiece to conform snugly around the nose.

5. (a) To test fit for the respirator for exhalation valve: Cup both hands over the respirator and exhale vigorously.

(b) To test fit for the respirator with extension valve: Cup both hands over the respirator and inhale sharply.

6. A negative pressure should be felt inside the respirator. If leakage is detected, adjust position of respirator and/or

tension of strap. Re-test the seal, and repeat procedure until the respirator is sealed properly. Careful observance of
the instructions is an important step is safe respirator use.

FOLD FLAT RESPIRATORS

Fitting instructions:

1. Place fingers inside the respirator. Bend the nose clip around fingers to form nose shape.

2. Holding mask in position over nose and mouth, with retaining straps around back of hand. Pull lower portion of

strap over head and fit around neck.

3. Stretch and pull the upper strap over your head on the back of your head above your ears.

4. Using both hands, form nose clip around nose and adjust the tension in the upper and lower portions of the

continuous loop head strap, to ensure a positive face seal.

5. a) To test fit for respirator without exhalation valve: Cup both hands over the respirator and exhale vigorously.

b) To test fit for respirator with exhalation valve: Cup both hands over the respirator and inhale sharply. A negative
pressure should be felt inside respirator. If air flows around your nose, tighten the nosepiece. If air leaks around the
edges, reposition the headband for better fit.

6. Change respirator immediately if breathing becomes difficult or respirator becomes damaged or distorted, or a

proper face fit cannot be maintained. Careful observance of these instructions is an important stop in safe respirator
use.

Storage:
Store the mask in a clean dry environment away from direct heat source and sunlight.

TWIN FILTER RESPIRATOR

Half mask respirator designed, when fitted with the correct filter, to provide a degree of protection against certain hazardous
dusts and vapours.

Application:
Hazardous dusts – P2
Examples: Carbon black, coal dust, cristobalite, emery, graphite gypsum, limestone, marble, metal dust, metal fume, mica,
mineral wool, plaster of Paris, PVC, quartz, rubber fume, silica, silicon, starch, talc, warfarin, wood dust.

P3 filters are also available, which offer a higher level of protection against other hazardous materials, such as asbestos,
welding fumes and lead fumes.

Sometimes both particulate and vapour hazards are encountered together, for instance during spraying of volatile
compounds, or when more than one substance is present. In this case the 331110 Dust Filter Pads can be used in conjunction
with the 331105 Vapour Filters.

Fitting instructions:

1. Pull loose elastic strap loop from bottom of mask, and place over head and around neck.

2. Take head harness and place on crown of head, at the same time placing the nose, mouth and chin into the mask.

3. Pull down on loose ends of elastic straps, at either side to tighten.

4. Do not over tighten as this will cause unnecessary discomfort and will not improve protection.

5. Test seal by placing hands over the filters and inhaling.

6. The mask should collapse slightly towards the face and remain collapsed until the wearer exhales.

7. If there is a leak, check seal and exhalation valves. This respirator is supplied with EN143 PS(S) Dust Filters Pads. Do

not use if a good fit cannot be achieved.

Cleaning:
Regular cleaning is essential to prevent build-up of contaminants which could cause skin irritation, and to ensure continual
efficient working of the respirator.
Clean mask in warm soapy water or a very mild diluted disinfectant, rinse through with cold water, and allow to dry naturally
away from direct heat sources of sunlight. Do not use solvents or concentrated detergents to clean the mask as this will
damage the delicate valves and faceseal. Whilst cleaning the mask, inspect for signs of damage to straps, valves and faceseal.
Do not use a damaged mask, refer to Vitrex if repairs are needed.

Storage:
After cleaning, store the mask in a clean, dry environment away from direct heat source and sunlight in re-sealable pack
provided. Retain instructions for future reference.

Before use:
If P2 filter element needs replacing, snap off white cover, renew pad and ensure respirator is clean and dry. Check for
damage to faceseal, valves and straps. Check filter is fitted correctly and is not damaged. Ensure correct filter is selected for
your application.

IMPORTANT:

Both filters must be changed at the same time. Replace Dust Filter Pads when they become clogged and difficult to breathe
through.

VAPOUR FILTERS