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NOVA 3
®
RESPIRATION
The RPB
®
NOVA 3
®
is approved by NIOSH in the category as follows:
Supplied Air
The RPB
®
NOVA 3
®
respirator, when properly tted and used with all required components,
including the Breathing Tube Assembly, Flow Control Device, and RPB
®
Breathing Air Line is
a NIOSH approved Type CE respirator with an assigned protection factor of 1000. As such, it
signicantly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the breathing of contaminates by the
respirator wearer. Use with an airline lter, such as the 04-900 RPB
®
RADEX
®
Airline Filter.
Specic protection depends on the setup of the airline lter (see the RPB
®
RADEX
®
Instruction
Manual). The approved Flow Control Devices for this respirator are: NV2016 Flow Control Valve,
4000-01 Cold Air Tube, 4000-20 Hot Air Tube, or the 03-500 C40
™
Climate Control Device.
HAZARD LIMITATIONS
The RPB
®
NOVA 3
®
Respirator is NOT FOR USE if:
In atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
Wearer cannot escape without the aid of the respirator.
Atmosphere contains less than 19.5% oxygen.
For protection against hazardous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide).
Contaminants are in excess of regulations or recommendations.
Contaminants or contaminant concentrations are unknown.
Work area is poorly ventilated.
The temperature is outside the range of 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to +60°C).
PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS
Improper selection, t, use, or maintenance of this product can result in
injury; life threatening delayed lung, skin or eye disease; or death.
This product is intended for occupational use in accordance with applicable standards or regulations
for your location, industry, and activity (see Employer Responsibilities, page 8). Familiarity with
standards and regulations related to the use of this protective equipment is recommended, even
if they do not directly apply to you. If self-employed or if used in a non-occupational setting,
refer to Employer Responsibilities and Product User Safety Instructions. Go to rpbsafety.com/
importantsafetyinformation/ for helpful links to OSHA and other content.
Employers: Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and carry out the
Employer Responsibilities (page 8).
Product users: Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and follow the
Product User Safety Instructions (page 10).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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