User Manual

Particle Filtering Face Mask
RND is a trademark of Distrelec
Following standard: EN 149:2001+A1:2009
Following Regulation (EU)2016/425
Use Instruction
1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations could seriously reduce the effectiveness of
this particle filtering half mask and could lead to illness, injury or death.
2. A properly selected particle filtering half mask is essential, before occupational use, the
wearer must be trained by the employer in the correct use of the particle filtering half mask in
accordance with applicable safety and health standards.
3. This particle filtering half mask does not supply the oxygen. Use only in adequately
ventilated is as containing sufficient oxygen to support life.
4. Discard the particle filtering half mask and replace with a new one if excessive clogging of the
particle filtering half mask cause breathing difficulty or the particle filtering half mask
becomes damaged.
5. Leave the contaminated area if dizziness, irritation or other distress occurs.
Use Limitation
1. Do not use the particle filtering half mask or enter or stay in a contaminated area under the following circumstance:
a) Atmosphere contains less than 19.5% oxygen.
b) If you smell or taste contaminant.
c) For protection against gases or vapors.
d) Contaminants or their concentrations are unknown or immediately dangerous to life or health
e) For sandblasting, paint-spray operations and asbestos.
f) In underwater, fire and explosive atmospheres.
2. Do not modify or misuse the mask.
3. Do not use the particle filtering half mask with facial hair or any other conditions that may prevent a good face-seal, the
requirements for leakage will be achieved.
4. Particle filtering half mask need to be inspected prior to each use to assure there are no holes in the breathing zone other than
punctures around and staples and no damaged has occurred. Enlarged holes resulting from ripped or torn filter material around
staple punctures are considered damage.
5. This particle filtering half mask helps protect against certain particulate contaminants but does not eliminate exposure to the risk
of contracting disease or infection. Misuse may result in sickness or death.
6. This particle filtering half mask marked “NR”, shall not be used for more than one shift.
Fitting Instruction
1. Open the particle filtering half mask, face to the inside of the mask, and hold the mask on each hand so that the nose clip is at the
top.
2. Take out the retaining clip from the package and fasten one end of the retaining clip to one side of the mask.
3. Hold the particle filtering half mask in position over the nose and mouth, and fasten the other end of the retaining clip to the
other side of the mask.
4. Adjust to a comfortable position and make the mask fit the face.
5. Bend the nose clip to make a tight seal around the nose.
6. Fit check
a) To test the fit of the particle filtering half mask, cup both hands over the particle filtering half mask and inhale sharply. If air flow
is felt in the nose area, re-adjust/tighten the nose clip.
b) If flows is felt around the edges of the particle filtering half mask, re-position the mask harness to achieve a better fit.
7. Change the particle filtering half mask immediately if breathing becomes difficult or particle filtering half mask becomes
damaged or distorted.
8. Change the particle filtering half mask if a proper face seal cannot be achieved.
9. Careful observances of these instructions is an important step in safe particle filtering half mask use.