Gentex HELMET Purelite Xstream NEU User manual

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HELMET INTEGRATED SYSTEMS LIMITED
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR STANDARD PARTS
Part No. 414601
Description:
North EU User Manual Purelite II
Ordering Description:
MANUAL PURELITE II NEU HISL
Reason For Introduction:
TO BE USED ON PURELITE II ASSY
Engineer Suggested Supplier:-
Supplier Code:-
Peter Caldwell (Swan Acc No. 502)
414601
Engineer Responsible For Introduction –Colin Church
Health and Safety Manager –Phil Rolt
Data Sheets Attached - 70 Page(s)
Created By –Mark Holmes
Checked –Ian Allison
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User Instructions GB, IRL
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Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd.
Commerce Road, Stranraer, DG9 7DX. Scotland
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] www.helmets.co.uk
HELMET
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
a company
Issue 3
July 2015
Email: [email protected] www.helmets.co.uk

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USER INSTRUCTIONS GB, IRL
Please read these instructions and then store them in a safe place for future reference.
The respirator must be fitted and used in accordance with these instructions in order to
obtain the approved level of performance.
INTRODUCTION
The Purelite Xstream is a self-contained, lightweight Powered Air Purifying Respirator
intended for protection against solid aerosols only. This is combined with eye protection
from impact and liquid splash.
The Purelite Xstream is powered by a rechargeable battery pack held inside the
respirator. Air is filtered through the respirator to provide a constant flow of clean air
over the face. A face seal ensures that positive pressure is maintained within the
respirator.
The Purelite Xstream has an adjustable headband and concussion cradle, ensuring a
comfortable fit for most head sizes.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Purelite Xstream unit should contain the following items:
Quantity Description
1Powered Air Purifying Respirator incorporating Eye
Protection
1Battery Charger
1Battery Pack
1Airflow Indicator
1Storage Bag
1User Instructions
1COSHH Record Card

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APPROVAL FOR USE
This product has been shown to meet the requirements of Article 10 of the European
Directive 89/686/EEC and is manufactured in accordance with Article 11B quality
monitoring system, and thus is CE marked.
Article 10 and 11B assessments conducted by: British Standards Institution, Maylands
Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 4SQ, UK.
(Notified Body Number: 0086)
Product assessed against the requirements of the following standards:
Respiratory Protection: BS EN 12941 1999, respiratory devices, powered filtering
devices class TH2P. For use against solid particulates only.
Eye Protection: BS EN 166: 2002, personal eye protection.
Class 1B3.
Optical class 1; high-speed particles-medium energy
impact, B; liquid droplets and splashes, 3.
SUITABILITY FOR USE
This respirator must be used strictly in accordance with these instructions.
Do not use this respirator for protection against unknown atmospheric contaminants or
when concentrations of contaminants are unknown or immediately dangerous to life or
health, or in atmospheres likely to be deficient in oxygen.
Only use this respirator with the parts and accessories listed in these instructions.
The respirator is only for use by trained, competent personnel.
In the power-off state little or no respiratory protection is to be expected, and this is
considered to be an abnormal situation.
In the power-off state there will be a rapid build up of carbon dioxide and depletion of
oxygen may occur.
Without the face seal fitted no respiratory protection is to be expected.
At very high work rates and peak inhalation the pressure flow in the device may
become negative.
Ophthalmicspectacles may transmit impacts from high-speed particles, thus creating a
hazard to the wearer.

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Leave the contaminated area immediately if any of the following conditions apply:
•The buzzer sounds.
•Any part of the respirator becomes damaged.
•Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops.
•Breathing becomes difficult.
•Dizziness or other physical distress or irritation occurs.
•The user tastes or smells contaminants.
Never modify or alter this product, except as directed in 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.

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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.