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the service tasks contained in these instructions.
Materials which may come into contact with the wearer’s
skin could cause allergic reactions to susceptible
individuals.
Transportation
For transportation purposes use the carry bag provided
and protect the unit from physical or chemical damage.
PREPARATION FOR USE
The following tasks must be performed prior to use:
Battery charging and installation
The nominal recharge time for a flat battery pack is 14
hours. The battery pack must be fully charged before
first use. To install and charge the battery pack:
• Lift the cover by pressing the forward side tabs
inwards and rotating the cover rearwards as shown
in - (Fig.1)
• Slide the battery pack into its housing as shown in
- (Fig.2)
• Fit the battery charger connector into the rear of the
electronics unit and connect the charger to a mains AC
supply. The LED lights up and remains lit even after a
full charge has been completed. Charge for 14 hours.
• After charging switch off the mains AC supply, remove
the charger connector from the helmet and refit cover
ensuring tabs lock the cover in position.
For external charging see optional charge cradle in
accessories list.
Visual inspection
• Check the face seal material for damage.
• Check the face seal attachment to the respirator
chassis and visor.
• Check the visor seal for damage.
Replace any damaged parts including scratched or
damaged visors.
Airflow Pre-Use Check
Ensure that the air filters have been installed correctly as
shown in (Fig.9) Check the airflow as shown in (Fig.3)
• Turn the helmet upside down and locate the airflow
indicator on the four slots at the front of the helmet.
• Press the red on/off switch to operate the fan. An
audible tone should sound briefly one time. The red
ball is raised to the top of the indicator tube if the
system is operating correctly.
• If the red ball is raised to less than half the height of the
tube then either the battery charge is low or the filters
are blocked and need replacing.
Low Battery Warning
If an audible regular intermittent tone sounds recharge or
replace the battery pack.
WEARING AND USING
Fitting the respirator
• Adjust the crown strap length on the headband as
shown in (Fig.4) so that the headband rests against
brow.
• Adjust headband diameter by pulling out knob and
rotating for head size, push the knob in to secure as
shown in (Fig.4)
• Ensure face seal is above the ears. Check that the face
seal is taut so that there are no gaps between mask
and face as shown in (Fig.5)
• Switch on the fan/motor by operating the red on/off
switch.
Removing the respirator
• Switch off the fan/motor by operating the red on/off
switch.
• Pull out the knob and to release headband and remove
respirator
Cleaning
• Use a clean cloth with a mild solution of a household
liquid soap and water.
PUREWIPE cleaning wipes are recommended for this
purpose. Do not immerse the respirator in water.
• Do not immerse the respirator in fluid.
• Do not use organic solvents or abrasive cleaning
agents on any part of the equipment.
• Launder the face seal and linings as required using a
mild solution of a household detergent and w ater.
Disposal and cleaning of parts should be undertaken
in accordance with local health and safety, and
environmental regulations.
If a respirator has been used in an area that has caused
it to become contaminated with a substance requiring
special decon tamination procedures, observe the
precautions described in the manufacturer’s health and
safety information.
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