4. Leave the contaminated area immediately if any of the following conditions occur:
a. Any part of the system becomes damaged.
b. Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops.
c. Breathing becomes difficult.
d. You feel dizzy or your vision is impaired.
e. You taste or smell contaminants.
f. Your face, eyes, nose or mouth become(s) irritated.
g. You suspect that the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this respirator may no longer provide adequate
protection.
Refer to the "Inspection & Maintenance" sections of these User Instructions for guidance on how to properly care for your 3M™ Speedglas™
Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet G5-01.
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
1. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, overexpose you to contaminants, and may result in serious bodily
injury, sickness or death.
2. Do not use with parts or accessories other than those manufactured by 3M as described in these User Instructions or on the NIOSH Approval
Label for this respirator.
3. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce the capability of the 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet G5-01 shell to
withstand impact and penetration and may result in serious bodily injury or death.
4. Any headgear subject to significant impact should be replaced.
Before and after each use, inspect entire welding helmet for signs of damage or wear including dents, rips, cracks, color changes, chalking, fading,
flaking and/or penetration. Carefully inspect all helmet components including the following:
1. Welding Helmet Shell: Look for visible damage including dents, cracks, color change, chalking, fading, flaking and/or penetration. Any welding
helmet subjected to significant impact should be removed from service and replaced even if damage is not readily apparent. To remove outer
welding shield for replacement:
a. Unscrew the left and right pivot knobs and remove (Fig. 17a). This will also remove the inner head suspension.
b. Remove the welding shield (Fig 17b).
c. To replace, while holding the head suspension in position from the inside, position the welding shield over the welding helmet. Make sure the
posts from the shield pivot rings on either side of the welding shield fit into the cutouts in the welding helmet (Fig. 17c).
d. Screw the pivot knobs back into place (Fig. 17d).
Fig. 17a
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Fig. 17b
Fig. 17d
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Fig. 17c