MSA OptimAir TL PAPR - Introduction; 1.1 NIOSH Approval Information Cautions and Limitations; 1.2 S-Special or Critical Users Instructions; General Description

Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 NIOSH Approval Information Cautions and Limitations 5
1.2 S—Special or Critical User's Instructions 5
2 General Description 9
2.1 Description 9
2.2 Respirator Use Limitations 9
2.3 NIOSH Approval Information 10
2.3.1 Protection 10
2.4 Exposure Limits (References) 10
2.4.1 Exposure Limits for Mixtures 10
2.4.2 Technical Information 11
2.4.3 Battery Pack 11
2.4.4 Contents 11
3 Preparing the OptimAir TL PAPR for Use 13
3.1 Checkpoints Before Use 13
3.2 Charging the Battery Pack 13
3.2.1 Standard Battery 13
3.2.2 Extended Life Battery 14
3.3 Installing the Battery Pack into the Battery Compartment of the Blower Assembly 15
3.4 Installing the Protective Cover 15
3.5 Installing the Cartridges 16
3.6 Optional Accessory 17
3.6.1 Attaching the Spark Covers (Recommended for use in spark environments) 17
3.7 Installing the Waistbelt and Optional Shoulder Strap 18
3.7.1 Decon Belt with Cam Buckle 18
3.7.2 Decon Belt with Side Release Buckle 18
3.7.3 Comfort Belt 18
3.7.4 Optional Shoulder Strap (use only with Comfort Belt) 18
3.8 Installing the Breathing Tube 19
3.8.1 Attaching the Breathing Tube Assembly to the Blower 19
3.8.2 Attaching the Breathing Tube Assembly to the Full Coverage Hoods 19
3.8.3 Attaching the Breathing Tube to the Low Profile Hood 22
3.9 Installing the Optional HoodLens Cover 22
4 Donning and Use 23
4.1 Donning 23
4.1.1 Donning the Blower Assembly 24
4.1.2 Donning the PAPR Hood 25
4.1.3 Adjusting the Hood Suspension (when applicable) 26
4.1.4 Adjusting the headband 27
4.1.5 Installing the Suspension (when applicable) 28
4.1.6 Donning the Hood with V-Gard® Cap (when applicable) 28
4.1.7 Donning the Low Profile PAPRHood 30
4.1.8 Donning the Tight-fitting Facepiece 30
4.2 Using the OptimAir TL PAPR 30
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