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*A Proper seal for respirators is neccisary for thei function
*A Proper seal for respirators is neccisary for their function
*Thus before device approval, and individual use, the device must be tested
*Thus before device approval, and individual use, the device must be tested
*Usually done with the user wearing it, and using some sort of no/low har chemical to see if the user can smell etc it leaking in
*Usually done with the user wearing it, and using some sort of no/low harm chemical to see if the user can smell etc it leaking in
*Another method is using sensors and an aerosol to detect if it works
*Another method is using sensors and an aerosol to detect if it works



Revision as of 16:47, 24 April 2020

Basics

  • A Proper seal for respirators is neccisary for their function
  • Thus before device approval, and individual use, the device must be tested
  • Usually done with the user wearing it, and using some sort of no/low harm chemical to see if the user can smell etc it leaking in
  • Another method is using sensors and an aerosol to detect if it works

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