BLUEWEAR 008904 Dust Filter Masks Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- BLUEWEAR
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008904 Dust Filter Masks
Instruction Manual
DUST FILTER MASKS
Operating instructions (Translation of the original instructions) Important! Read the user instructions carefully before use. Save them for future reference.
| Max ambient relative humidity, storage: < 90 %.
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| Storage temperature -10°C to +50°C.
REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Regulation of the European parliament and council (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.
- EN 149:2001+A1:2009 – Breathing protection – Filtering half masks to protect against particles.
TECHNICAL DATA
The product is CE marked and complies with the EU directive 2016/425 on
protective equipment and with the standard EN 149:2001+A1:2009.
The product has been type-approved by the accredited testing institute: BSI
Group The Netherlands B.V. Say Building, John M. Keynesplein 9, 1066 EP
Amsterdam, Netherlands.
No: 2797
Protection factor FFP1 NR
DESCRIPTION
PROTECTION FACTOR
FFP1| Protection from non-toxic airborne particles and liquids (e.g. oil mist)
with concentration of up to 4x MAC/ OEL/TLV (e.g. NPF = 4) or 4 x WEL (e.g.
APF = 4).
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FFP2| Protection from non-toxic and weak to average toxic airborne particles
and liquids (e.g. oil mist) with a concentration of up to 12 x MAC/OEV TLV
(e.g. NPF =12) or 10 x WEL (e.g. APF =10).
FFP3| Protection from non-toxic, weak to average toxic and highly toxic
airborne particles and liquids (e.g. oil mist) with concentration of up to 50
x MAC/OWTLV (e.g. NPF = 50) or 20 x WEL (e.g. APF = 20).
NOTE: MAC = Maximum Admissible Concentration.
OEL| Occupational
Exposure Limit| Limit for
occupational
exposure
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TLV| Threshold Limit
Value| Threshold
NPF| Nominal
Protection Factor| Nominal
protection factor
WEL| Workplace
Exposure Limit| Limit to exposure
at the workplace
APF| Assigned
Protection Factor| Assigned
protection factor
USE
CHECK BEFORE USE
Check the dust filter mask and all its parts before use for holes and other
damage. Do not use the dust fitter mask if it is damaged. Discard, and use a
new one.
ADJUSTMENT
- Hold the dust filter mask in your hand with your fingertips on the nose section. Allow the neck-straps to hang freely from your hand.
- Hold the dust filter mask tightly against your face with the nose section over the bridge of your nose.
- Stretch the lower neck strap, pass it over your head, and position it below your ears. Stretch the upper neck strap, pass it over your head, and position it above your ears.
- Press the soft nose section so that it fits tightly around your nose.
FIG. 1
TIGHTNESS CHECK
Dust filter masks without exhalation valve
Cup both hands over the dust filter mask and breathe out with force.
Dust filter masks with exhalation valve
Cup both hands over the dust filter mask and breathe in deeply.
- You should be able to feel under pressure inside the dust filter mask.
- If air flows around your nose, the nose section must be sealed.
- If air leaks in at the edges, the neck strap must be moved so that the mask fits better.
NOTE:
Replace the dust filter mask immediately if it becomes difficult to
breathe, if the mask is damaged or if it cannot be made to fit properly.
Follow the instructions carefully for optimum safety.
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
- Store dust filter masks in their packaging, protected from direct sunlight in a cool and dry place until they are going to be used.
- Keep away from possible contamination and physical damage.
TRANSPORT
During transportation, the dust filter masks should be stored in the
packaging, which was supplied in another suitable container.