Gentex PureFlo PF3000 User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
PF3000
Manual ref. number
PF3000-03-035

USER INSTRUCTIONS 2
PureFlo 3000
GENTEX Europe
Commerce Road, Stranraer, DG9 7DX. Scotland
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected].com Web: www.pureflo.gentexcorp.com.

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Contents
USER INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................... 5
CAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 5
WARNINGS...................................................................................................................... 5
PUREFLO 3000 Variants Overview.................................................................................. 7
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 8
APPROVAL FOR USE........................................................................................................ 9
Special conditions for safe use ................................................................................... 9
SUITABILITY FOR USE .................................................................................................... 10
TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................................ 11
PREPARATION FOR USE ................................................................................................ 11
Battery charging........................................................................................................ 11
Battery charger advisory symbols’ legend................................................................ 14
Battery installation and removal .............................................................................. 15
Visual inspection of breathing zone.......................................................................... 15
HEPA filter fitting and checking the respirator ......................................................... 16
Low airflow indicator check...................................................................................... 18
WEARING AND USING................................................................................................... 19
Fitting the respirator................................................................................................. 19
Crown strap adjustment ....................................................................................... 19
Quick release headband adjustment.................................................................... 21
Face seal ............................................................................................................... 21
Hood ..................................................................................................................... 22
Activating respirator ................................................................................................. 22
Status indicator (LED) ............................................................................................... 23
Removing the respirator........................................................................................... 24
SERVICING..................................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning .................................................................................................................... 25
Annual Servicing ....................................................................................................... 27
Before disassembly................................................................................................... 27
Fitting the hood ........................................................................................................ 27

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Replacing the face seal ............................................................................................. 29
Face shield replacement........................................................................................... 30
Helmet shells ............................................................................................................ 32
Head band assembly................................................................................................. 33
Replacing the comfort pads...................................................................................... 34
Brow infill removal and installation.............................................................................. 35
High efficiency particulate air filter replacement ........................................................ 37
DISPOSAL ...................................................................................................................... 39
Disposal of respirator................................................................................................ 39
Disposal of rechargeable battery.............................................................................. 39
Disposal of contaminated filter ................................................................................ 39
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 40
STORAGE (excluding battery) ....................................................................................... 41
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION........................................................................................... 41
Environmental range (storage and use, excluding battery)...................................... 41
Power supply ............................................................................................................ 42
Battery Charger......................................................................................................... 42
Filters ........................................................................................................................ 42
PureFlo® DECONTAMINATION RETURN PROCEDURE .................................................. 43
SPARE PARTS................................................................................................................. 44
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................ 45

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PureFlo 3000
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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 to obtain
the approved level of performance.
CAUTIONS
•For adequate protection this respirator must fit or be adjusted to the size of the
user’s head.
•The respirator is made to absorb the energy of a blow by partial destruction or
damage to the shell and the harness, and even though such damage may not be
readily apparent, any respirator subjected to severe impact should be replaced.
•The attention of users is also drawn to the danger of modifying or removing any
of the original component parts of the respirator, other than as recommended
by the respirator manufacturer.
•Respirators should not be adapted for the purpose of fitting attachments in any
way not recommended by the respirator manufacturer.
•Do not apply paint, solvents, adhesives or self-adhesive labels, except in
accordance with instructions from the respirator manufacturer.
WARNINGS
•REPAIR IS BY REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS ONLY.
•ONLY APPROVED PureFlo® PARTS SHOULD BE USED.
•ALTERATIONS AND AFTER-MARKET MODIFICATIONS TO HEADWEAR PRODUCTS
MIGHT COMPROMISE THE PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF THE HEADWEAR.
•RESPIRATORS MUST BE STORED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
(INCLUDING DURING BREAK TIMES etc.) RESPIRATORS MUST BE REGULARLY
CLEANED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
•RESPIRATORS MUST BE DECONTAMINATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
•THE HEADBAND, CONCUSSION STRAP (Hard Hat only), FIXINGS AND MOUNTING
POINTS FORM PART OF THE STRUCTURE OF THE RESPIRATOR. ENSURE THAT THE
NEW ASSEMBLY IS FITTED CORRECTLY, OR THE INTEGRITY OF THE RESPIRATOR
MAY BE COMPROMISED.
•PRIOR TO USE A FLOW CHECK MUST BE PERFORMED.

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•DO NOT HOLD OR SUSPEND THE RESPIRATOR BY THE HEADBAND OR FACE SEAL.
•DO NOT WEAR THE RESPIRATOR IF THE AIR FLOW IS SWITCHED OFF.
•AT VERY HIGH WORK RATES THE PRESSURE IN THE DEVICE MAY BECOME
NEGATIVE AT PEAK INHALATION FLOW.
•LONG HAIR MUST NOT BE TIED TO THE BACK OF THE USERS’ HEAD TO USE THIS
PRODUCT. TIED BACK HAIR MAY PROHIBIT THE NAPE RATCHET FROM WORKING
CORRECTLY AND CAUSING THE RESPIRATOR TO BE INSECURELY FITTED ON THE
USERS’ HEAD.
The PureFlo® 3000 is equipped with a High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter (P3/HEPA)
and is powered by a re-chargeable battery incorporated into the respirator.
The respirator filters the surrounding air providing a flow of clean air into the user’s
breathing zone.
Depending on the model chosen, an adjustable face seal or a hood is designed to help
to maintain a positive pressure within the respirator, preventing penetration of the
ambient air.
NOTE: To avoid the danger of choking or suffocation please keep the respirator and
associated components away from babies and children.
PureFlo® 3000 contains an adjustable quick release headband ensuring a comfortable
fit for head sizes between 53.5 cm and 63.5 cm.

PUREFLO 3000 Variants Overview 7
PureFlo 3000
PUREFLO 3000 Variants Overview
Hard Hat
PF3000H
Welding with Hard Hat
PF3000W
Hood with an inner visor
PF3000PV
Hood without inner visor
PF3000P

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The respirator must be fitted and used in accordance with these instructions to obtain
the approved level of performance.
APPROVED PUREFLO® 3000 PARTS MUST BE USED.
The PureFlo®3000 respirator box contains the following items:
Item
Description
Part Number
Powered Air
Purifying Respirator
Respirator module (TH3P).
Available versions:
Hard Hat
Welding with Hard Hat
Hood with an inner visor
Hood without inner visor
PF3000H
PF3000W
PF3000PV
PF3000P
Filter
High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter.
(THP3/HEPA)
PF3000-02-001
Rechargeable
battery
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion high capacity
battery.
PF3000-03-003
Battery charger
Mains and 12V inputs.
PF3000-03-004
Mains cable
Mains cable for the battery charger
See spare part
list
Cleaning plugs
3 cleaning plugs
PF3000-03-014
User instructions
Printed instructions for correct use of
respirator
PF3000-03-035
Storage Bag
Protective storage bag for respirator
PF3000-03-017
Table 1

APPROVAL FOR USE 9
PureFlo 3000
APPROVAL FOR USE
This product has been shown to meet the requirements of Annex V of the Personal
Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and is manufactured in accordance
with Annex VIII Module D, and thus is CE marked.
Annex V and VIII 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
EN12941:1998+A2:2008
AS/NZ 1716: 2012
Eye / Face protection
EN 166:2002
AS/NZ 1337.1:2010
Head Protection
EN 397:2012+A1:2012
AS/NZ 1801-1997
Ingress Protection
IEC/EN 60529:1992+A2:2013
Table 2
Special conditions for safe use
1. The plastic helmet shell, transparent face shield or face seal could present a
potential electrostatic risk. Suitable precautions should be taken to minimise
this risk and the helmet should only be cleaned with a damp cloth.
2. Only battery Part No PF3000-03-003 should be fitted to the respirators.
3. The battery should only be recharged in a safe area.
4. PureFlo® 3000 respirators are only tested to be used within the limited ambient
temperature range (+5°C to +40°C).

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SUITABILITY FOR USE
This respirator must be used strictly in accordance with these instructions.
When using the approved PureFlo® filter, the workplace concentrations of the vapour
must not exceed the O.E.L. (Occupational Exposure Limit). Intended for use against
dusts, mists and aerosols.
Available air filtration options:
- Pre-filter PF3000-04-005
- Odour pre-filter PF3000-04-004
Do not use this respirator for protection against unknown atmospheric contaminants.
Do not use this respirator when
•Concentrations of contaminants are unknown,
•Contaminants are immediately dangerous to life or health,
•Ambient atmosphere is likely to be deficient in oxygen.
Use this respirator only with the parts and accessories listed in these instructions.
The respirator is intended only for use by competent personnel.
Leave the contaminated area immediately if any of the following conditions apply:
•LED indicates red
•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.