General Cautions and Limitations for 14G - Gas Masks

These limitations are by no means all inclusive. The respirator manufacturer may also identify further cautions and limitations for their respirators. In addition, regulatory agencies may also place a limit on the use of respirators in their standards.

• General Limitations - All Gas Masks
• Pesticides

General Limitations - All Gas Masks

• Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
• Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
• Refer to approval label, and instruction and maintenance manuals, for additional information on use and maintenance of these respirators.
• In making renewals and repairs, parts identical with those furnished by the manufacturer under the pertinent approval shall be maintained.
• Approval may include protection against particulates and multiple gases and vapors. The type of additional approval is listed in the approval record under the approval number.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for changing canisters.
• Do not wear for protection against gases or vapors with poor warning properties or those which generate high heats of reaction with sorbent materials in the canister.
• Respirators shall be selected, fitted, used and maintained in accordance with Mine Safety and Health Administration and other applicable regulations.

Pesticides

• Refer to pesticide label for limitations on respirator use.