meistercraft WU4515500 Series Respirator Mask Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- meistercraft
Table of Contents
meistercraft WU4515500 Series Respirator Mask
Product Information
Specifications
- Model Numbers: WU4513100, WU4513200, WU4513400, WU4513500, WU4513600, WU4514000, WU4514100, WU4515100, WU4515500
- Product Name: DE ATEMSCHUTZMASKE (Respiratory mask)
- Type: Particulate Filtering Half Mask
- Protection Level: FFP1 (WU4513100), FFP2 (WU4513200), FFP3 (WU4513400)
- Recommended Usage Time:
- FFP1: Up to 4 times
- FFP2: Up to 10 times
- FFP3: Up to 30 times
- Recommended Usage Scenarios: Protection against solid and liquid particles, radioactive substances, enzymes, microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and their spores)
Product Usage Instructions
Importance of Packaging Symbols
The packaging of the product contains symbols that convey important information. The following symbols are used:
- The sandglass pictogram indicates the expiration date. The date code format is Year yyyy.
- The recommended storage conditions symbol.
Storage and Handling
It is important to store and handle the respiratory mask properly to ensure its effectiveness. Follow these guidelines:
- Store the mask in a clean and dry environment.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and excessive humidity.
- Keep the mask away from chemicals and substances that may degrade its performance.
- Do not fold or crush the mask during storage.
Putting on the Mask
Follow these steps to correctly put on the respiratory mask:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
- Take the mask out of its packaging, ensuring not touch the inside surface.
- Hold the mask by the straps and place it over your nose and mouth.
- Secure the straps behind your head or ears, depending on the mask design.
- Adjust the mask to fit snugly against your face, covering both your nose and mouth.
Wearing the Mask
Once the mask is properly worn, follow these guidelines:
- Avoid touching the mask while wearing it.
- If the mask becomes damaged, wet, or contaminated, replace it immediately.
- Continue breathing normally while wearing the mask.
- If you experience difficulty breathing or discomfort, remove the mask and seek medical assistance.
Removing and Disposing of the Mask
To safely remove and dispose of the respiratory mask, follow these steps:
- Wash your hands thoroughly before removing the mask.
- Do not touch the front surface of the mask.
- Remove the mask by grasping the straps or ear loops and pulling it away from your face.
- Dispose of the used mask in a closed trash bin.
- Wash your hands again after disposing of the mask.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Q: How often should I replace the respiratory mask?
- A: The recommended usage time for each protection level is as follows:
- FFP1: Up to 4 times
- FFP2: Up to 10 times
- FFP3: Up to 30 times
- Replace the mask immediately if it becomes damaged, wet, or contaminated.
- Q: Can I reuse the respiratory mask?
- A: Yes, you can reuse the mask up to the recommended usage time for each protection level. However, it is important to follow proper storage, handling, and disposal guidelines to maintain its effectiveness and prevent contamination.
- Q: Can I adjust the mask for a better fit?
- A: Yes, you can adjust the mask for a snug fit. Ensure it covers both your nose and mouth without any gaps. However, do not touch the mask while wearing it to avoid contamination.
IMPORTANT
Single-use respirators are classified according to one of three catego- ries-
FFP1 FFP2, FFP3. Before reading the following information, check the category
to which the respirator belongs-this is indicated on the packaging and on the
respirator. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the respirator
provides the neces- sary level of protection for the type and concentration of
the contaminant(s) in the area where the respirator is intended for use.
Intended use
The particle-filtering half mask is a self-contained respiratory protective device that is made in whole or part of filter materials. Particle-filtering half masks are exclusively used for respiratory protection against volatile solid or liquid particles (dust, smoke, aerosols, aerosol vapours). Not reusable: for single use only.
Device category| Protects against following multiple
of pollutant levels of the **OELs*| Effects*
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Particle-filtering half mask FFP1| 4| Protects against particles with a max.
size of 0.6 µm of non-toxic and non-fibrogenic pollutants.
Particle-filtering half mask FFP2| 10| Protects against particles with a max.
size of 0.6 µm and captures at least 95% of harmful dusts, vapours and smoke;
filters solid and liquid particles.
Particle-filtering half mask FFP3| 30| Protects against particles with a max.
size of 0.6 µm and captures at least 99% of toxic substances and protects
against droplet aerosols, carcinogenic substances, radioactive substances,
enzymes, microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi and their spores).
) The occupational exposure limit values (OELs) include those specified in the German Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS 900); – MAK and TRK (MAK = maximum workplace concentration; TRK = technical guidance concentration).
Directions foruse
- Fit the respirator and check leak-tightness before entering the contaminated area.
- Wear the respirator for the whole duration of exposure to contaminants.
- Use the respirator in accordance with applicable health and safety regulations.
- Discard the respirator and replace with a new one if the respirator is removedwhile in a contaminated area
- excessive clogging of the respirator causes breathing difficulty and/or discomfort
- the respirator becomes damaged (for respirators protecting against vapours, if the smell of vapours present becomes detectable.)
- Leave the contaminated area if dizziness, irritation or other distress occurs.
- Only for single use, no maintenance necessary. Do not store and/or re-use after single use.
- Discard the respirator after single use (one shift, maximum).
- Keep unused respirators in their closed box and store in a dry non-contaminated area between +5 and +55° C.
Notified body: Instytut Technologii Tekstylnych CERTEX Sp. z o.o, ul. Gornicza 30/36, 91-765 Lodz, Poland Notified Body number : 2534
Fitting instructions
- Cup the respirator in the hand, allowing the head-bands to hang freely.
- Hold the respirator under chin with the nose-piece facing outwards.
- Place the lower head-band around the neck below the ears. Holding the respirator against the face with one hand, place the top head-band above the ears, around the crown of the head.
- Respirators with adjustable head-bands only: while maintaining the position of the respirator, adjust tension by pulling tab of each head-band, (Tension may be decreased by pushing out on the back of the buckle).
- Mould the nose area to the shape of the face, running the fingertips of both hands from the top of the nose-piece down both sides while pressing inward.
Check for leak-tightness (facial fit)
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Place both hands over the respirator and exhale sharply positive pressure should be inside the respirator.
If you feel air escaping around the edges, re-adjust the respirator by tightening the nose-piece and/or increasing tension of the head- bands. Repeat the procedure until satisfactory face-fit has been achieved. -
Before using the mask, check its corpus, the ribbons and the valves whether they are damaged in any way.
If so, do not use the mask. -
Check the use by date on the box of the mask, in order to find out whether the respirator can still be used.
IMPORTANT
In the case of respirators with non-adjustable head-bands-if you feel that the
head-bands are too loose, you can increase tension by tying a small k not in
the head-band.
Limitations to use
- Do not use these respirators or enter or stay in an area where:
- Oxygen concentration is less than 17% (UK-19%)
- Contaminants or their concentrations are unknown or immediately dangerous to life or health
- Particulate concentrations exceed levels fixed by applicable health and safety regulations or protection factor x NPF-whichever is lower. Nominal protection factors: 4.5 for FFP1, 12.5 for FFP2 and, 50 for FFP3
- Gases and/or vapours are present – except for respirators designated as protecting against vapours, in which case vapour concentrations should not exceed NPF.
- Respirators protecting against organic vapours should not be used as protection against acid vapours and vice-versa.
WARNING
- Do not use for fire-fighting. These respirators do not supply oxygen.
- Do not use in oxygen-deficient atmospheres-e.g. tanks or other poorntly-ventila- ted areas (see ‘Limitations to use’).
- Do not use in explosive atmospheres.
- For use only by trained and qualified personnel. Requirements for leak-tightness are unlikely to be achieved if the respirator is worn against a beard or facial stubble.
- Masks markedwith „NR“ must only be used for a single work shift.
Meaning of the symbols on the packaging
- The hour glass pictogram refers to the product’s service life which is indicated by the date code: year yyyy, month mm or year only yyyy.
- Book pictogram„I“: Please observe the manufacturer’s user instructions.
- Thermometer pictogram: Lowest and highest storage temperature
- Umbrella pictogram: Maximum relative humidity under the recommended storage conditions
CONTACT
Manufacturing period
- Instytut Technologii
- Tekstylnych CERTEX Sp. z o.o
- ul. Gornicza 30/36
- 91-765 Lodz
- Polen
- Kenn.Nr.: 2534
EN149:2001 + A1:2009
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