Jackson Airmax+ Installation instructions

Airmax+®
User Instruction for Airmax+®Powered Air
Purifying Respirator
Instructions d’utilisation du système de protection
respiratoire à épuration d’air motorisé Airmax
Bedienungsanleitung für das Airmax+®
gebläsegestützte Atemschutzsystem
Manuale di istruzioni per gli utenti del sistema di
respirazione assistita Airmax+®
Manual de instrucciones para el usuario del
sistema respiratorio Airmax+®
EN 12941:1998+A1:2003+A2:2008 TH3
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please read these instrucons carefully before unpacking your JACKSON SAFETY®
AIRMAX+ ® PAPR. Failure to comply with the
instrucons in this leaet may void your limited product warranty and adversely aect
your health and safety.
The selecon of this respiratory for the applicaon should be the result of the risk
assessment conducted by a professional health and safety ocer. Its use should be
strictly in accordance to the instrucons provided along with the product. If you have
any quesons regarding the suitability of this product for your assigned task, please
contact your designated health and safety ocer or use our dedicated technical help
line for further support.
The use of this system is limited to the product variants indicated in this packaging. Any
alteraon made to adapt to other protecve devices may end up aecng the health
and safety of the wearer.
CONTENT
• This JACKSON SAFETY® AIRMAX+ ® powered respirator system should include:
• Blower Unit and PRSL Filter
• Waist belt
• Welding helmet head top (welding helmet and hood/head gear) unit or grinding
(visor and hood) unit
• Hose and hose cover assembly
• Baery charger
• Lithium-ion baery
• Instrucon Manual
• Flow-Test-Unit
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
JACKSON SAFETY® AIRMAX +® has been designed and manufactured to comply with EN
12941:1998+A1:2003+A2:2008 TH3 P R SL.
This powered air purifying respirator is belt mounted and provided with a high eciency
SL replaceable lter canister that provides a ltraon eciency level above 99.8%. The
respiratory system will provide a Nominal Protecon Factor (NFP) of 500 when used in
conjuncon with an original JACKSON SAFETY® AIRMAX+® parculate lter CE marked as
EN 12941:1998+A1:2003+A2:2008 TH3 P R SL.
The blower (4 cells baery pack) weights 900gr at a minimum ow rate of 170LPM for
at least 8 hours at a comfortable noise intensity of <70 dB. Lithium-ion baeries can be
recharged mulple mes and nally replaced at the end of their lifeme, they should be
fully charged at the beginning of the working shi.
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The blower unit incorporates a number of safety measures to avoid the inadvertently
change in the ow condions that include:
•The device has an audible alarm to indicate a blocked lter or low baery
•The device alarm acvates for about 1 second when the blower unit is switched on,
and deacvates once the minimum operaonal ow rate is achieved. Please consider
the power-o state an abnormal situaon while in use
•The switch for the air supply is recessed and so not possible to switch the air supply
o inadvertently
A Flow-Test-Unit is provided along with every AIRMAX+® PAPR unit to verify the right air
ow supply condions. Please follow the instrucons and recommendaons provided in
this manual.
EN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND CE MARKS
P R SL-Filter AIRMAX: Product code 40302
Filter colour coding: White (background)
EU Manufacturer Surewerx USA Inc
Elgin IL USA 60123
Compliance EN
2941:1998+A1:2003+A2:2008
TH3 P R SL
Module B Audit conducted by APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS
Noed Body 0082
CS60193 13322 MARSEILLE
CEDEX 16
France
Module C2 APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS
Noed Body 0082
CS60193 13322 MARSEILLE
CEDEX 16
CE marks See labels on product
components
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12941:1998+A1:2003+A2:2008

WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
•This PAPR is not suitable for work in poorly venlated areas (i.e. conned spaces)
where oxygen level is suspected to be below 17%.
•Determinaon of the use of this PAPR system should be addressed by a trained
health and safety ocer that determines the suitability of the protecon oered by
this device for the parcular task and the hazards involved.
•Do not use this respiratory device when the concentraon of hazardous substances
has not been determined and their impact on human health and safety by a trained
health and safety ocer.
•The wearer of this respiratory system must have read this manual and fully
understood the funcons and sengs on the AIRMAX+® PAPR system. Its use,
cleaning, maintenance, disinfecon and storage condions should follow the
instrucons provided in this manual. Products returned for warranty replacement
will only be considered for replacement only if all recommendaons provided in this
manual were fully followed.
•Do not use the AIRMAX+® PAPR system in areas were explosions might occur. Avoid
direct exposure to ames and/or sparks. Do not use the AIRMAX+® PAPR system in
the presence of strong winds.
•Use only original lters cered for EN 12941:1998+A1:2003+A2:2008 TH3 P R SL
the parcular respiratory system.
•If the blower unit acousc alarm sounds please leave immediately the working area
and enter a non-contaminated environment.
•Do not store nor use this respiratory system under temperature condions that
exceed recommendaons of this manual (below -5°C and above +55°C).
•Parcle lters are not suitable to provide protecon against gases and vapours
above occupaonal exposure limits. Please use TH3 P R SL lters packed in original
packaging only, unsealed or second-hand products must not be used.
•Carefully review the sealing gasket and search for any visible damage. Do not use
if its serviceability is suspected to be aected. Only use parcle lters produced by
Surewerx USA Inc properly labelled and packed.
•Do not aempt to touch or modify the components of this PAPR.
•At very high work rates the pressure in the device may become negave at peak
inhalaon ow.
•JACKSON SAFETY® AIRMAX+® PAPR systems are for use only by competent, trained
personnel.
•Make sure that the air hose doesn`t make a loop and does not get caught up on
something in the work environment.
•Filters shall not be ed directly to the helmet / hood.
•Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the blower unit.
•When the blower unit is switched o lile or no respiratory protecon is to be
expected. When the blower unit is switched o a rapid build up of carbon dioxide
and depleon of oxygen within the head unit may occur.
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• Evacuate the contaminated area in any of the alarms is detected, any part of the
product becomes damaged or a considerable change in the air ow or smell is
detected. You should also leave the area if you feel dizziness, discomfort or diculty
in breathing.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
AIRMAX +® PAPR can be eecvely used, but is not limited, to protect the wearer in
mulple tasks in the following areas of use
General industrial
applicaons
GRP manufacture Ship construcon and
maintenance
Agriculture Mining Metal transformaon
industry
Construcon and
demolion
Metal foundries Waste disposal
Chemical plants Paint spraying
(water based)
General welding
General
maintenance
Pharmaceucal DIY
Food processing Pest control Tunnelling and
quarrying
Mining Water and sewage
treatment
Texles manufacture
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
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AIRMAX +®PAPRwithPAPRWeldingHeadTopUnit
Item Descripon Part code
1TL355 Shell with Face Seal & Airduct 40100
1TL455 Shell with Face Seal & Airduct 40101
1TL455HH Shell & Hard Hat with Face Seal & Airduct 40102
1TL555 Shell with Face Seal & Airduct 40103
2TL355 PAPR Face Seal 40200
2TL455 PAPR Face Seal 40201
2TL455HH PAPR Face Seal 40202
2TL555 PAPR Face Seal 40203
3 Headgear 20692
4Sweat band 32187
5 Cover Sleeve for PAPR Hose 40330
6 Airmax Systems PAPR Hose w Cover Sleeve, 1050mm 40341
7 Airmax+ PAPR IP54 Blower Unit 40381
8 Airmax+ Welding HEPA PAPR Filter (EU) 40302
9Airmax+ Replacement Pre-Filters - pack of 10 40311
10 Airmax+ Replacement Carbon Filters - pack of 10 40312
11 Airmax+ PAPR Baery Charger 40363
12 Airmax+ PAPR 4 Cell Baery 40353
12 Airmax+ PAPR 6 Cell Baery 40351
13 Airmax+ PAPR Waist Belt 40371
13 Washable/Disposable Belt 40372
INITIAL ADJUSTMENT
• Put the belt around the waist and faster the two ends together
• If the belt is too loose, slide the male adjuster down the belt, towards the female half.
If the belt is too ght, slide the male adjuster away from the female half.
• Repeat the above processes unl a comfortable and secure t is achieved.
Loosen Tighten
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Posion the blower unit around the waist at the centre of the back to minimize the risk
of the blower or hose becoming caught up in use.
ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE AIRMAX + PAPR BLOWER UNIT
Align the pins of the hose bayonet connector with the boom of the arrow on the air
outlet of the blower. Push the bayonet connector into the blower unl it reaches the
boom of the hole and then twist in a clockwise direcon on blower side unl the
locang pins clip into place. Repeat the process by turning counter clockwise to lock the
other end of the hose to the head top.
FITTING THE WELDING HELMET
• First set the welding head top rake and adjust the welding lter to suit. Li the
helmet to its upper posion
• Place over the head and adjust the headgear ratchet wheel by rotang it unl a
sasfactory ghtness is achieved
• Pull the elascized chin guard downwards and at the same me pull the helmet
down
• The welding head top is then ready for use.
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OPERATING THE
PAPR
Acvate the Power-Switch at the side of the unit. Once
turned on, the ow alarm acvates for about 1 second
unl the minimum ow rate is achieved and respiratory
protecon is provided given that all components are in
place for the wearer to start the task.
The airow can be adjusted by two arrow-buons from
170 l/min up to 240 l/min. The number of lit Green LED
diodes shows the actual airow level.
The blower should then provide an inial air ow of
+170 LPM for at least 8 hours at a comfortable noise
intensity of <70dB.
CHECKING THE AIR FLOW
With the blower unit running place the Flow-Test-Unit onto the hose so that the sealing
gasket is securely gripping the air outlet. Check that the indicator ball rises above the pass
fail marker. This easy tesng device is supplied with every AIRMAX® PAPR unit. Jackson
Safety recommends carrying out this operaon at least at the beginning of every shi and
aer changing the lter or any other cleaning or maintenance acvity.
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Face seal replacement
The face seal is fastened in using hook and loop to remove/replace
• Release the press stud strap that goes over the headgear both sides.
• Separate the hook and loop from chin and work up the sides unl the face seal is free
To re-t
• Start in the chin ensuring the D ring is in the chin and facing outwards.
• Line up the hook and loop all the way around ensuring that he face seal is evenly
spread and that there are no gaps.
• Once lined up press the hook and loop together once the face is aached re
fasten the headgear strap
PROBLEM SOLVING
Inspect and dismantle this unit only in a clean environment where no presence of
respiratory hazards is suspected. Always leave the contaminated area to assess any
encountered problem. If the alarm acvates during the execuon of a task, leave the
contaminated area and remove the TH3P R SL lter with the blower with the power on.
If the alarm deacvates, replace the lter; if not, recharge the unit. Check the air ow
with the Flow-Test-Unit. If the problem connues aer the system is recharged, ask for
technical support.
Make sure that the baery unit if fully loaded at the beginning of the shi. The AIRMAX
+® PAPR blower unit is set to sound for 1 second once powered; if the alarm sll sounds
aer check if the hose or lter are clogged; otherwise the baery needs re-placing or re-
charging. If the problem persists, contact Surewerx USA Inc for support.
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Checking the air ow alarm
Proper funconing of the air ow can be checked by using the setup from previous
paragraph and by pung blower unit into bag. First keep the bag loose around blower,
so that air ow is not obstructed and ow indicator is in green sector. Then ghten bad
around the blower, so that air ow is reduced and ow indicator goes to red sector.
In few seconds ow alarm sound should be heard, (if not, Flow alarm is not working
properly). Release the bag to free air ow and indicator moves to green sector. Aer a
few seconds alarm should stop. If the alarm doesn’t stop, do not use the unit and contact
Jacksonsafety.eu for support.
FILTER REPLACEMENT CRITERIA
Filter should be replaced in all cases when its integrity is suspected to have been aected
as a result of contaminaon or physical damage. Filter must also be replaced at the end of
its service lifeme, which can be determined when the fully charged operaonal JACKSON
SAFETY® AIRMAX+® PAPR unit can’t supply airow above 170LPM tested with the use
of the Flow-Test-Unit provided with the product. This is clear indicaon that the lter is
clogged and should be replaced. If the alarm deacvates aer replacing the lter, the unit
is fully operaonal again; if not, recharge the unit before using it in a contaminated area.
You should always double check the air ow again with the Flow-Test-Unit to make sure the
unit is fully operaonal.
Removing the Filter:
Opening the lter cover: Grip the blower and pull up the cover from the right side of the
blower.
ATTENTION! It is strictly forbidden to use any tools to open the lter cover.
To remove the lter, pull it out of the unit. Clean the unit from dust ensuring no dust
enters the air inlet.
FITTING THE FILTERS
Inspect the lter sealing gasket lter panels and conrm that is free of damage. Make
sure that the new lters are used within their expiry date. Make use of the opportunity
to inspect that the lter holder is clean; nally assemble the new lter into the blower.
Inserng a new lter: Put the lter back into posion and gently push unl it ts well on
the body of the unit.
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