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A Inspection <br /> 1 Examine face seal for rips, tears, holes,deformation, or stiffness <br /> 2 Examine face piece plastic center shell for cracks, missing components, or <br /> damaged threads <br /> 3 Examine harness for breaks, cuts, frays, tears, and missing or damaged <br /> hardware <br /> 4 Examine inhalation and exhalation valves and valve seats for cuts, cracks, or <br /> foreign matter which may not allow the valve to close completely Check that <br /> valves are properly installed and are not distorted <br /> 5 Examine cartridges for signs of abuse or damage Discard damaged items <br /> 6 Any respirator malfunction or deficiencies noted must be reported to the <br /> Health and Safety Coordinator or Branch Safety Officer who will issue a new <br /> respirator or correct the deficiencies using only approved spare parts from the <br /> manufacturer of the specific model in need of repair Spare parts from any <br /> • other manufacturer may not be used under any conditions Instructions in the <br /> manual provided by the manufacturer should be followed when the respirator <br /> needs repairing or replacing <br /> B Clearing <br /> 1 Unthread cartridges or filters <br /> 2 Wash the face piece after use, with warm water and a meld detergent <br /> 3 Disinfect the face piece if it was used by another person The mask should <br /> routinely (once per month) be disinfected even if respirator is used solely by <br /> one individual A hypochlonte solution may be used (1 e , 2 tablespoons <br /> chlorine bleach per gallon of water for an acceptable solution) <br /> 4 After cleaning and air-drying, check that the face piece is not damaged and <br /> that components removed prior to cleaning have been installed properly <br /> C. Storage <br /> I Place the respirator in its storage box in a heat- sealed or resealable plastic <br /> bag Store flat, with the face piece and exhalation valve in an approximately <br /> normal position, to prevent the face seal from taking a permanent "set " <br /> 2 Replacement components should be stored in sealed packages in a cool, clean, <br /> low-humidity location until ready for use <br /> 5AON1PJ0108051080514701AN-94\drM l B-10 <br />