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7. Do not wear this apparatus until you
have passed a complete physical exam
maybe including a lung X-ray conducted
by qualied medical personnel.
8. Improper use of this apparatus may cause
injury or death. Improper use may also
cause life threatening delayed lung
disease such as silicosis, pneumoconiosis
or asbestosis.
9. This apparatus, when properly tted and
used, signicantly reduces but does not
completely eliminate the breathing of
contaminants by the apparatus wearer.
10. Be certain your employer has determined
that the breathing air source provides at
least EN12021, AS/NZS 1715 breathable
air. The apparatus must be supplied with
clean breathable air at all times.
11. Do not connect the apparatus’s air supply
hose to nitrogen, oxygen, oxygen
enriched air, toxic gases, inert gases or
other non-breathable non EN12021, AS/
NZS 1715 breathable air source. Check the
air source before using the apparatus. This
apparatus is not designed for use with
mobile air supply systems i.e. cylinders.
Failure to connect the supply hose to the
proper air source could result in serious
injury or death.
12. DO NOT use this apparatus in poorly
ventilated areas or conned spaces unless
the area is well ventilated and that the
contaminant concentrations are below
those recommended for this apparatus.
Follow all procedures for conned space
entry, operation and exit as dened
in applicable regulations and
standards including.
1. Do not use this apparatus until you have
been trained in the apparatus use,
maintenance and limitations by a
qualied individual (appointed by your
employer) who has extensive knowledge
of the RPB ASTRO Series .
2. Before using this apparatus ensure your
employer has determined that airborne
contaminant concentrations do not exceed
those allowed by applicable Government
Regulations and recommendations for a
Compressed Air line Breathing Apparatus.
It is required that the employer measures
and monitors airborne contaminant levels
in the work area.
3. DO NOT WEAR this apparatus if any of the
following conditions exist:
- Atmosphere is immediately dangerous
to life or health.
- You CAN NOT escape without the aid
of the respirator.
- Atmosphere contains less than
19.5% Oxygen.
- Work area is poorly ventilated.
- Contaminants are in excess of
regulations or recommendations.
4. Do not modify or alter this apparatus.
Use only parts and components that are
part of the EN14594 and AS/NZS 1716
approved apparatus assembly. The use
of non RPB® parts voids the EN14594
and AS/NZS 1716 approvals of the entire
apparatus assembly.
5. Inspect all components daily for signs of
damage or wear that may reduce the level
of protection originally provided.
6. Do not use abrasives containing silica,
lead, arsenic or sharp glass particles – use
of abrasives containing these elements
could result in serious injury or death.
!WARNINGS!
