Donning Instructions
Before handling the respirator, wash hands thoroughly with soap for at least 20 seconds to ensure they are clean.
Pull upper and lower panels apart. Place the inner bottom panel under the chin and the upper panel with the nose foam seal over the bridge of the nose and under the eyes.
Pull the straps over the head, making sure they are untwisted. Place the lower strap on the neck below the ears and upper strap on the crown of the head.
Press the nose foam seal down with both hands until it moulds to the contours of the nose bridge. Ensure it creates a firm but comfortable seal to minimise inward air leakage.
To check fit, place hands in front of the respirator and exhale slowly to identify points of air leakage. If air leaks around the nose bridge, readjust the nose foam seal in line with step 4. If air leaks on edges of the respirator, reposition the panels and adjust the head straps until a seal is achieved.
Healthcare workers should perform a fit test assessment in line with local regulatory requirements or onsite policy when working in a healthcare setting, using a PortaCount or alternative quantitative testing device.
Before handling the respirator, wash hands thoroughly with soap for at least 20 seconds to ensure they are clean.
Pull upper and lower panels apart. Place the inner bottom panel under the chin and the upper panel with the nose foam seal over the bridge of the nose and under the eyes.
Pull the straps over the head, making sure they are untwisted. Place the lower strap on the neck below the ears and upper strap on the crown of the head.
Press the nose foam seal down with both hands until it moulds to the contours of the nose bridge. Ensure it creates a firm but comfortable seal to minimise inward air leakage.
To check fit, place hands in front of the respirator and exhale slowly to identify points of air leakage. If air leaks around the nose bridge, readjust the nose foam seal in line with step 4. If air leaks on edges of the respirator, reposition the panels and adjust the head straps until a seal is achieved.
Healthcare workers should perform a fit test assessment in line with local regulatory requirements or onsite policy when working in a healthcare setting, using a PortaCount or alternative quantitative testing device.
Doffing Instructions
Avoid touching the respirator facepiece when removing as it may be contaminated from use.
Pull the bottom strap from the neck over the top of the head.
Pull the top strap over the top of the head.
Dispose of the respirator in a general waste stream if used in a non-clinical setting. If used in a clinical setting, dispose of the respirator in the designated waste container following the site's infection control and prevention guidelines.
Avoid touching the respirator facepiece when removing as it may be contaminated from use.
Pull the bottom strap from the neck over the top of the head.
Pull the top strap over the top of the head.
Dispose of the respirator in a general waste stream if used in a non-clinical setting. If used in a clinical setting, dispose of the respirator in the designated waste container following the site's infection control and prevention guidelines.