SH2900 series fold-flat
respirators are new to the market. Most of the
customers are used to wear the traditional cone-type
respirators. However, the benefits of fold-flat
respirators such as easy storage, individually
hygienic packed and excellent facial fit make
them more popular day by day. Unfortunately, some
of the customers can not get an excellent facial
fit because they are not aware of the correct
fitting method. Please refer to the following
fitting instructions when you wear the fold-flat
respirators, so you can get a satisfactory wearing
experience.
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STEP
1
Place fingers inside the respirator.
Bend the nose clip around fingers to form
nose shape. |
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STEP
2
Holding mask in position over
nose and mouth, with retaining straps around
back of hand. Pull lower portion of strap
over head and fit around neck. |
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STEP
3
Stretch and pull the upper
strap over your head on the back of your
head above your ears.
[Do NOT just wear
the upper strap or lower strap. Or the facial
fit will be too loose.]
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STEP
4
Using both hands, form nose
clip around nose and adjust the tension
in the upper and lower portions of the continuous
loop head strap, to ensure a positive face
seal. |
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STEP
5
To
test fit for respirator without exhalation
valve :
Cup both hands over the respirator and exhale
vigorously.
To
test fit for respirator with exhalation
valve :
Cup both hands over the respirator and inhale
sharply. A negative pressure should be felt
inside respirator. If air flows around your
nose, tighten the nosepiece. If air leaks
around the edges, reposition the headband
for better fit. |
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If you want to take off the fold-flat
respirator temporarily, you can take off
the upper strap and hang the respirator
in front of your chest. No need to take
off the respirator completely. |
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| Remark
Change
respirators immediately if breathing becomes
difficult or respirator become damaged or
distorted, or a proper face fit can not
be maintained. Careful observance of these
instructions is an important step in safe
respirator of use. |
