Use
3.3
Donning the facepiece
1. Check the facepiece to ensure that the head strap is securely
fastened, that the nose cup and the exhalation valve cover are
positioned correctly and that all other parts are in good condition.
2. Loosen the facepiece from the standby position.
3. Spread the head strap, place chin in recess (figure C), center the
head strap on the head. Make sure that the head strap rests flush
against the head.
4. Make sure that neither hair nor head strap impair the sealing
frame, and that the sealing frame contacts the face evenly and
adjusts to its contours.
5. First, tighten both neckbands (figure D, step 1), then tighten the
temple straps (figure D, step 2) evenly towards the back of the
head so that the middle of the head strap remains on the middle of
the head (figure E).
6. Only tighten the front strap (figure D, step 3) if required.
7. Breathe normally.
Spent air should leave the exhalation valve easily.
8. Check for leaks:
a. Seal the mask connector with the palm of your hand and bre-
athe in until a vacuum is produced.
b. Briefly hold your breath: the vacuum must be maintained. If it
is not, the head strap must be tightened further.
c. Repeat the leak test twice.
9. Check the exhalation valve: Seal the mask connector and exhale
vigourously.
The exhaled air must escape easily, otherwise replace the
exhalation valve disc (see chapter 4.3.6 on page 210).
10. Connect either canister, powered air-purifying respirator, self-
contained breathing apparatus, or air line breathing apparatus.
WARNING
!
The facepiece should only be used if perfectly tight, other-
wise there is danger of poisoning!
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3.4
3.4.1
Use "klar-pilot" anti-fog agent to prevent fogging of the visor.
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.5
Doff the facepiece as follows:
1. Remove canister, powered air-purifying respirator, self-contained
2. Pull the adjuster buckles of the neck straps forward with your
3. Pull the facepiece away from your face over the head.
4. Dispose of the canister according to national guidelines.
(Use Instructions for NIOSH-approved full facepieces)
During use
Low temperatures
High temperatures
WARNING
!
Leave the danger zone immediately if there are any signs of
damage, e.g., bubbles in the visor.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Treat the facepiece with antistatic spray or work with a screen of
water mist.
After use
WARNING
!
Do not doff the facepiece unless you are decontaminated and
in a safe environment.
breathing apparatus, or air line breathing apparatus.
thumb and loosen the straps (see Figure F on page 3).
Dräger X-plore 6000