PORTWEST P410 Face Mask User Manual

: June 1, 2024
: PORTWEST

Table of Contents

PORTWEST P410 Face Mask
Product Usage Instructions
USER INFORMATION
TEST FOR LEAKS BEFORE USE (EITHER)
ASSEMBLY AND TESTING
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PORTWEST P410 Face Mask

Specifications:

Manufacturer: PORTWEST
Models:
- Half Mask: PORTWEST P410
- Gas Filters: PORTWEST P900 A1, P920 ABEK1
- Particle Filters: PORTWEST P940 P3 R
Compliance: EN 140:1998, EN 14387, EN 143:2000

Product Usage Instructions

Training and Proper Use:
Before using the respirator, ensure proper training by the employer on its correct usage as per Safety and Health Standards.

Selection of Respiratory Protection:
Select the appropriate respiratory protection appliance based on the type and concentration of hazardous substances.

Knowledge of Harmful Substances:
Only use the respirator when the type and concentration of harmful substances are known. For unknown substances or variable conditions, use a breathing apparatus.

Oxygen Levels:
Do not use the respirator in an atmosphere containing less than 17% Oxygen as it does not supply Oxygen.

Avoid Risky Environments:
Avoid entering non-ventilated containers, mines, or canals with the filtering half masks due to the risk of oxygen deficiency or presence of heavy oxygen- displacing gases.

Replace Damaged Respirator:
If the respirator is damaged or breathing becomes difficult,leave the contaminated area, discard, and replace the respirator immediately. Also, exit if dizziness or distress occurs.

Alteration Warning:
Never alter or modify the respirator in any way.

Facial Hair:
Avoid using the respirator with a beard or facial hair that prevents direct contact between the face and the edge of the respirator.

Concentration Levels:
Avoid using the respirator when concentrations of contaminants are immediately dangerous to life and health.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can I reuse the gas filters with the half mask?
A: PORTWEST gas filters are pair-wise used in connection with PORTWEST half masks like P410. It is recommended to replace both filters when needed.

Q: What are the hazard types covered by PORTWEST gas filters?
A: The P-900 A1 gas filter covers hazards like Cyclohexane, while the P-920 ABEK1 multi-gas filter covers hazards such as ABEK1 gases.

EN 140:1998
EN 14387
EN 143:2000

THIS USING INSTRUCTION APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL PROTECTING EQUIPMENT:
Halbmaske: PORTWEST P410 (Testverfahren nach: EN 140: 1998)
Gasfilter: PORTWEST P900 A1, P920 ABEK1 (Testverfahren nach: EN 14387) Partikelfilter: PORTWEST P940 P3R,
PORTWEST PW SICHERHEIT (Testverfahren nach: EN 143: 2000)

MANUFACTURER:
PORTWEST, WESTPORT, CO MAYO, IRELAND
NAME & ADDRESS OF THE NOTIFIED BODY HAVING ISSUE EC CERTIFICATE:
IFA, Alte Heerstrasse 111, D-53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany

USER INFORMATION

MASKS/FILTERS

THIS USING INSTRUCTION APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL PROTECTING EQUIPMENT:
Half Mask: PORTWEST P410 (Test method: EN 140:1998)
Gas Filter: PORTWEST P900 A1, P920 ABEK1 (Test method: EN 14387) Particle Filters: PORTWEST P940 P3 R, PORTWEST (Test method: EN 143:2000)

Refer to the product label/markings for detailed information on the corresponding standards. Only standards and icons that appear on both the product and the user information below are applicable. All these products comply with the requirements of Regulation (EU 2016/425).

Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of this respirator and/or failure to wear this respirator during all times of exposure can reduce respirator eﬀectiveness and result in sickness
or death.
Before use, wearer must ﬁrst be trained by the employer for proper respirator use in accordance with applicable Safety and Health Standards. Respiratory protection appliances are to be selected depending on the type and concentration of the hazardous substances.
The Respirator may only be used if the type and concentration of the harmful substances are known. In case of unknown substances or concentrations or variable conditions, breathing apparatus should be used.
This respirator does not supply Oxygen. Do not use in atmosphere containing less than 17% Oxygen.
Non-ventilated containers, mines, canals should not be entered with the ﬁltering half masks because of the risk of Oxygen deﬁciency or presence of heavy Oxygen-displacing gases
(e.g. Carbon Dioxide).
If the respirator is damaged or breathing becomes diﬃcult, leave the contaminated area, discard and replace the respirator. Also leave the contaminated area immediately if dizziness or other distress occurs.
Never alter or modify this respirator.
Do not use with beard or other facial hair that prevents direct contact between the face and the edge of the respirator.
Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately dangerous to life and health, are unknown, or when Particulate concentration exceed the maximum use level / or other levels determined by your National Occupational Safety and Health Authorities.
Gas ﬁlter does not protect against particles. Similarly, particle ﬁlters do not provide protection against gases or vapours. In case of doubt, use combined ﬁlter. Combined ﬁlter are used for protection against gases and particle ﬁlter.
Combination of gas ﬁlter of the type P900 A1 & P920 ABEK1 with a particle ﬁlter P940 P3 R fulﬁll the combined ﬁlter class: A1 P3 R & ABEK1 P3 R .
Normal ﬁltering devices do not protect against certain gases such as CO (Carbon Monoxide), CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) and N2 (Nitrogen).
When a breathing protector is used in explosive atmosphere, please
follow the instructions given for such area.
Gas ﬁlters shall be replaced when the user begins to sense odour, taste or irritation. Filters used against detrimental gases that do not display any signiﬁcant indications, require special regulations for the duration of use and correct usage. Particle Filter, combined ﬁlters & combination ﬁlters must be replaced at the latest when breathing resistance becomes
too high.
Respirator should be disposed oﬀ if damaged, or the set safe wear time exceeds or the gas/vapour is detected inside the respirator by taste or smell.
Always replace both ﬁlters together, if you feel breathing discomfort,and
only to be used with twin ﬁlter half masks. Material of mask body: TPE/PP = thermoplastic elastomeric Sizes: S = small, M = medium or L = large
EN 529 “Instructions for the selection and use of respirators” or the corresponding national regulations are authoritative for the use of ﬁlter apparatus sets. For Germany these are the BGR 190”Rules for the use of
respirator” from the German federation of institutions for statutory.
18. Markings: PORTWEST P410 suitable for the ﬁlters PORTWEST P900 A1,P920 ABEK1, P940 P3R, P950 A1P3R, P970 ABEK1 P3R.
R means Reusable: The reuse of the particle ﬁlter or combined ﬁlter is not limited to the duration of a single working shift, i.e. the ﬁlters may be reused beyond the duration of a single working shift.
NR means non-reusable, do not usse it over a working ship of 8 h
Do not use the ﬁlters near explosives. Please give attention to the fact that while working with open ﬂames or liquid metal droplets it may occur an ignition of the activated carbon in the gas or combined ﬁlters and acute hazardous concentrations of toxic substances may occur as well.
Unpacked ﬁlters can be used for maximum six months
Please do not use the ﬁlers against unknown concentrations and unknown chemicals
Mass of ﬁlters and the mask together should not be >300 g
Half Masks and ﬁlters exclusively for Anglophone countries.

PORTWEST GAS FILTERS PAIR-WISE USED IN CONNECTION WITH PORTWEST HALF MASKS – P410

TEST FOR LEAKS BEFORE USE (EITHER)

Negative pressure test:
Seal both respiratory ﬁlters with your hands and breathe in until a negative pressure is created. Hold your breathe for a moment. The negative pressure should be maintained. If not, adjust the straps or use a diﬀerent size of mask.

Half mask may not ﬁt correctly over a beard or drooping cheeks – danger ofpoisoning!
Half mask must ﬁt tightly and the respiratory ﬁlters must be ﬁtted before entering the contaminated area.

EXCESS PRESSURE TEST:
Seal the exhalation valve of the half mask and breathe out ﬁrmly. Half mask must not lift oﬀ your face. If the exhaled air dissipates through the softbody, tighten the straps or use a diﬀerent half mask size. Half mask may not ﬁt correctly over a beard or drooping cheeks –danger of poi-soning! Half mask must ﬁt tightly and the respiratory ﬁlters must be ﬁtted before entering the contaminated area.

CLEANING, DISINFECTION, DRYING
Cleaning : Cleaning the mask immediately after use helps to prevent premature wear. Clean all parts with a cloth and lukewarm water containing a universal cleaning agent & Rinse thoroughly under running water.
Disinfection: Isopropyl alcohol ( IPA) wipes & IPA liquid dabbed on with a lint free cloth are also eﬀective forms of disinfection between patient encounters for an individually issued elastomeric respirator.
Drying: Maximum temperature 70° C.

ASSEMBLY AND TESTING

Visual examination of the inhalation valve disc Unbutton the inhalation valve disc and examine it. Place the disc of the inhalation valve behind the stub. The disc should rest evenly on the sealing area inside the mask body.
Visual examination of the exhalation valve disc Remove facepiece from mask body. Hold the valve disc by the edge and draw it out. Examine the valve seat for dirt and damage, and wipe it clean with a disposable tissue if necessary. Press the examined valve disc into the valve seat until it engages. The disc should rest on the valve seat uniformly and completely ﬂat.

ASSEMBLING HALF MASK
Arrange the straps. Fit the facepiece on the mask body. Insert two new respiratory ﬁlters. Check correct functioning and absence of leaks after assembly and before use with ﬁtted half mask (as described under ”Test for leaks before use”).

INSPECTION INTERVALS OF THE HALF-MASKS

OPERATION REQUIRED| BEFORE| AFTER| EVERY 6 MONTHS.| EVERY 2 YEAR EVERY 4 YEAR
CLEANING & DISINFECTING| | X| | X 1)|
EXHALATION VALUE DISC| | | | | X
VISUAL AND OPERATING TEST| X| | X 2)| X|
INSPECTION BY WEARER| X| | | |
LEAK TESTS: EXCESS-AND/OR NEGATIVE PRESSURE| X| | | |

X- INSPECT

FOR HALF MASKS IN HERMETICALLY SEALED PACKS. OTHERWISE EVERY 6 MONTHS.
EVERY 2 YEARS IN THE CASE OF HALF MASKS IN HERMETICALLY SEALED PACKS

USAGE LIFE:

The duration of ﬁlter depends on concentration of contaminant and other factors.
The presence of odour, taste and irritation indicates that the gas ﬁlter no longer works

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
The ﬁlter respirator until use shall be stored in the sealed pack to retain its properties. For transport such packs shall be Suitably packed in outer cartons to protect from climatic hazards and mechanical shocks.

SHELF LIFE: 60 months from the date of manufacture (if stored between -5°C – +50°C & Humidity not over 80%) Month & year of manufacture on the inside of face piece marked with FITTING INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED EACH TIME RESPIRATOR IN USE.

PORTWEST-P410-Face-Mask-2

POSITION THE FACE PIECE OVER MOUTH AND NOSE
ATTACHED FILTER PAD TO BOTH CHEMICAL FILTER WITH AID OF RETAINER AS PER REQUIREMENT
PLACE HEAD STRAPS OVER BACK OF HEAD, WITH THE STRAPS ABOVE YOUR EARS
FASTEN THE ELASTIC BAND ON BACK OF NECK
PULL THE ENDS OF THE STRAPS UNTIL THE HALFMASK RESTS TIGHTLY AGAINST YOUR FACE.
STORE RESPIRATOR IN REUSABLE BAG, IF NOT IN USE

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