KLEIN TOOLS N95 Particulate Disposable Respirator Instructions

: June 12, 2024
: KLEIN TOOLS

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
STORAGE
S – SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER INSTRUCTIONS
References
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60440
N95 PARTICULATE DISPOSABLE
RESPIRATOR INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARDS The Klein Tools 60440 N95 Particulate Disposable Respirator is approved as a Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirator in accordance with NIOSH Standards 42 CFR Part 84. APPLICATIONS This respirator helps protect against certain particulate contaminates but does not eliminate exposure or the risk of contracting disease or infection. It is approved for protection against particulate aerosols free of oils. Klein Tools recommends this respirator for use against particles that become airborne during activities such as grinding, sanding, or processing wood, minerals, flour, iron, coal, and certain other substances. The protection provided by classification N95 also covers the protection provided by lower class respirators. Guidelines for the selection and use may vary between countries; always check prior to use to ensure that your selection for the intended application meets national requirements.
WARNINGS
To ensure safe operations, follow these instructions. Failure to observe these warnings and instructions may result in sickness or death.

DO NOT use against vapors, paint spray, oil-based aerosols, asbestos and sandblasting.
DO NOT use against any contaminant whose concentration is unknown, or immediately dangerous to life
DO NOT use against concentrations of dust and mists which exceed the maximum use concentration, or 10 times contaminant’s permissible exposure limit established by OSHA.
These respirators do not supply oxygen. Use only in well ventilated areas containing sufficient oxygen to support life.
Leave the contaminated area immediately it:
- Dizziness or distress is experienced.
- You taste or smell contaminants, or irritation occurs.
- Breathing becomes difficult.
- A defect is discovered in the respirator.
DO NOT alter or modify the respirator.
NOT suitable for persons with beard or other facial hair which may reduce the efficacy of respirator.
The use and reuse of this respirator is subject to consideration of hygiene damage and increased breathing resistance. Service time should not be extended beyond 8 total hours of use.
The use of this respirator presupposes exact knowledge of the instructions for use, applicable health and safety standards, guidelines for selection and use, and appropriate training in matters of personal respiratory protection.

FITTING (FIG. 1, 2, 3, 4)
The respirator must be inspected by the wearer before and after each use to ensure that it is in good working condition and valves are seated correctly.
NOTE: Before occupational use of this respirator, a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the local government requirements. In the United Stales, employers must comply with OSHA a CPR 1918.134 winch Includes medical evaluation, training, and fit testing.
STEP 1 (FIG. 1): Hold the respirator in one hand with the nose area at your fingertips, allowing the headbands to hang below your hand. KLEIN TOOLS
N95 Particulate Disposable Respirator - fig 1 STEP 2 (FIG. 2): Press the respirator against your face with the nose foam on the bridge of your nose. KLEIN TOOLS N95 Particulate
Disposable Respirator - fig 2 STEP 3 (FIG. 3): Place the top headband high on the back of your head. Move the bottom band over your head and position it below your ears. KLEIN TOOLS N95
Particulate Disposable Respirator - fig 3 STEP 4 (FIG. 4): Test the fit. Cup both hands over the respirator and inhale vigorously. If no negative pressure is felt inside the respirator, readjust the position of the respirator according to Steps 2. 3 and 4 until a better fit is achieved. KLEIN TOOLS N95 Particulate Disposable
Respirator - fig 4 It you CANNOT achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter the contaminated area. See your supervisor.

STORAGE

Store the respirators in cool dry atmosphere at a temperature of between -20°C and 40°C. Avoid direct exposure of sunlight during storage as the filter media in this respirator can be degraded by extended exposure to direct sunlight. Storage under conditions other than those specified may affect shelf life.

| Read instructions before using| | Temperature range of storage conditions| Year/Month| Expiration date| <75% R.H.| Humidity range of storage
conditions
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S – SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER INSTRUCTIONS

The model 60440 filter facepiece respirator has been manufactured by JINFUYU INDUSTRIAL CO, LTD. for Klein Tools under TC-84A-7720.THIS RESPIRATOR IS ONLY APPROVED IN THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS:

RESPIRATOR COMPONENTS

TC-| PROTECTION 1| RESPIRATOR| CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 2
| | 60440|
84A-7720| N95| X| ABCJMNOPS

PROTECTION:
N95 – Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level) effective against particulate aerosols free of oil; time use restrictions may apply.
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 established by regulatory standards.
J – Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
M – All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, 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 Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of theserespirators.
P – NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
S – Special or critical User Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to User Instructions before donning.