RPB Nova 3 - Product User Safety Instructions; Before Initial Use - Be Trained and Medically Qualified; Make Sure the System Is Ready for Use; Verify That You Have the Appropriate Equipment for Your Activity

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NOVA 3
®
PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INITIAL USE - BE TRAINED AND MEDICALLY QUALIFIED
Do not use this respirator until you have read this manual and the ow control device Instruction
Manual (additional copies available at www.rpbsafety.com) and been trained in the respirator’s
use, maintenance, and limitations by a qualied individual (appointed by your employer) who is
knowledgable about the RPB
®
NOVA 3
®
respirator.
Do not wear this respirator until you have passed a medical evaluation using a medical questionnaire
or an initial medical examination by a qualied physician or other licensed health care professional
(PLHCP).
Allergens: No known common allergens are used in this product.
Some materials could cause an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals. If you have a known
allergy or develop irritation, inform your employer. Irritation may occur from lack of cleaning.
Following all cleaning and care instructions provided in the instruction manuals for this and any
other RPB
®
products you are using.
MAKE SURE THE SYSTEM IS READY FOR USE
Make sure you have a complete system. Verify that you have all required components for the
NOVA3
®
to serve as a complete NIOSH approved respirator:

Respirator Helmet Assembly (NOVA 3
®
)

Breathing Tube Assembly

Flow Control Device (Flow Control Valve, Cold Air Tube, Hot Air Tube, or C40
™
Climate
Control Device)
 Breathing Air Line
See Respirator Component Diagram (page 6). The RPB
®
NOVA 3
®
is only approved to be used
with the RPB
®
Flow Control Valve, RPB
®
Cold Air Tube, RPB
®
Hot Air Tube, or RPB
®
C40
™
Climate
Control Device. Use only authentic RPB
®
brand parts and components that are part of the NIOSH
approved respirator assembly. Using incomplete or inappropriate equipment, including the use of
counterfeit or non-RPB
®
parts, can result in inadequate protection and will void the NIOSH approval
of the entire respirator. Do not modify or alter any part of this product.
Inspect all components daily for signs of damage or wear and tear that may reduce the level of
protection originally provided. Remove any damaged component or product, including any helmet or
visor that has been subject to impact, from service until repaired or replaced. Scratched or damaged
safety lenses or other components should be replaced with genuine RPB
®
brand replacement parts.
When safety and impact lenses are replaced, make sure to remove any additional protective lm
from both sides of the lens. If the lm is left in place, it could affect the optical clarity of the lens and
cause eye strain. Inspect the inside of the respirator for respirable dust or other foreign objects. Keep
the inside of the respirator clean at all times.
Make sure that the helmet is correctly assembled in the conguration that suits your application.
Never use the respirator without all lenses in place. This includes the Inner and Outer Lenses. These