Avon C50 User manual

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
Installation
1. Reach inside facepiece and hold nosecup away from
vision correction assembly
2. Place the vision correction support frame on the stand-
off and push it down
3. Flex the facepiece in the temple strap area on the left
or right sides of the mask; gently push the support
frame-mounting tabs into the vision correction
mounting socket.
Vision Correction Assembly

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
Vision Correction Assembly
Removal
1. Hold nosecup away from vision
correction assembly
2. Push the vision correction support
frame up to remove from the stand-off
3.
4. Flex the facepiece in the temple strap
area on the left or right sides of the
mask
5. Gently pull the vision correction
mounting tabs from the socket

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
Vision Correction Adjustment
1. Don the mask; Eyes should be centered but if not determine
which direction the adjustment should be made – up or down
2. Doff the mask
3. Loosen the spectacle frame assembly cam lock
4. Slide frame assembly up or down to adjust
5. Lock in place with cam lock
6. Don and recheck adjustment
Cam Lock

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
Changing filter side
•The C50 allows for LH and RH filter
configuration
•Filter plug can only be removed used the Avon
filter plug removal tool
•Insert tool into plug and unscrew anti-clockwise
to remove
•Inspect gasket, if damaged replace
•Insert filter plug into opposite filter mount after
inspecting gasket
•Use filter plug tool to tighten plug in a clockwise
direction
•Tighten well
•Leak test mask prior to re-use
This is a level 2 trained technician task
Filter plug
Filter plug
removal tool

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
C50 Protective Mask
Cleaning and Sanitizing

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
CAUTION
DO NOT use a high-pressure hose to clean mask, it may damage components.
CAUTION
DO NOT use hot water to clean the mask. Damage to the mask may result. Use warm
(comfortable to the touch) water.
WARNING
DO NOT use tissue paper or a paper towel to remove dirt or moisture from front
module cover, outlet valve, or outlet valve seat. Paper may break up and lodge in
outlet valve area causing leakage.
NOTE
Masks are to be cleaned as often as is required. However, MASK MUST BE
CLEANED AND SANITIZED BEFORE TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER USER.
Use only potable water to clean mask.
Cleaning may be performed by the operator but must be closely supervised and
inspected by the NBC NCO or other trained personnel.
Cautions, Warnings & Notes

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
Types of Cleaning & Sanitizing
• Light Cleaning
• Heavy Cleaning/Sanitizing

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
Supplies Required
• Brush, scrub
• Bulb, aspirator
• Calcium hypochlorite (HTH)
• Cleaning compound, optical lens
• Cloth, cheesecloth
• Gloves, chemical and oil
• Isopropyl rubbing alcohol
• Pail, utility
• Soap, toilet

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
1. Remove mask assembly
2. Remove the VPU if attached
3. Remove dynamic microphone and microphone
adapter
4. Remove the filter.
5. Remove the hood if attached
6. Remove drink coupler from its housing.
7. Remove inlet valve disc
8. Remove greasy or oily substances with alcohol
Mask Preparation

C50 APR New Equipment Training Module – March 2010 Rev01 Avon’s products fall within the definition of significant military equipment in the United States Munitions list, International Traffic in Arms Regulations and may
only be supplied outside of the United States of America to customers who are licensed by the US Department of State, Directorate of Defence Trade Controls.
22 CFR 125.4(b)(5) applicable.
Light Cleaning
1. Using cheesecloth Clean:
• Facepiece
• Inlet valve disc
• Filter
2. Rinse by wiping with cheesecloth