Lincoln Electric EuropurePLUS 5500 LS Maintenance manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WELDING PAPR class III UNITS
FOR LINCOLN ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS AND LINCOLN
ELECTRIC AUTHORISED SERVICE SHOPS
EuropurePLUS™ 5500 LS - W403676
ZEPHYR 4500 LS - W000403674
FLIP'AIR 4500 LS - W000403675
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1.Introduction
PAPR apparatus requires to be properly maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, local
regulation and facility’s protocols.
PAPR apparatus have to be inspected before every use and inspected and cleaned after each use.
Lincoln Electric PAPR apparatus require a complete inspection and service every 12 months.
This document provides guidelines to perform the daily and yearly inspection and service to the Lincoln
PAPR apparatus.
NOTE: Customers/Users shall keep records of filter replacement and PAPR apparatus maintenance.
2.General information
1. Replace damaged or dirty air filters. Filters cannot be washed or cleaned with compressed air.
Never reuse a dirty air filter.
2. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning solutions to clean the respirator. Keep water and other
fluids out of blower assembly.
3. Cleaning is recommended after each use:
a. Clean the outer surfaces of the hose assembly, shoulder strap, belt and battery pack with a
clean soft cloth dampened with warm water containing a mild detergent
b. If needed, rinse in a similar fashion with clean warm water
c. Allow to dry before storage
3.Cleaning Guide
Helmet and Head Covering Cleaning
1. Use a warm water that is approximately 40°C, containing a mild pH neutral (pH 6-8) detergent.
2. Wipe with a soft cloth until clean
3. DO NOT use detergents that contain hypochlorite, iodine, high concentrations of alcohol, lanolin or
other oils, organic or chlorinated solvents or abrasive cleaning agents
4. Rinse the surfaces by wiping with a clean soft cloth, lightly dampened with clean warm water, and
thoroughly dry before use or storage
NOTE:
a. Ensure all components are dry prior to reuse or storage
b. The cleaned Helmet should be carefully inspected per the Operator’s Manual

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Blower Assembly and Filter Housing Cleaning
1. Clean the PAPR Blower Assembly and Filter Housing
2. Carefully open up the Filter Housing, remove Filter, Pre-Filter
3. Carefully wipe down the exterior of the PAPR Blower Assembly with a mild cleaning solution. Wipe
down the inside of the Filter Housing Door and interior Blower Assembly, making sure liquid does
not enter the blower motor area
4. Carefully wipe down the outer cartridge frame of the Filter, and separately, wipe down the Spark
Screen (if available in your model). Inspect the Filter, Pre-Filter and Spark Arrestor (if available in
your model), replace if needed
5. DO NOT allow liquid to enter the PAPR Blower Motor Assembly or onto the Filter and Pre-Filter
6. DO NOT attempt to clean the Filter and Pre-Filter media inside of the PAPR Blower Motor Assembly
7. DO NOT spray the PAPR Blower Motor/Cartridge, as doing so may damage the PAPR Filter, Pre-
Filter and Blower Motor
8. Rinse the PAPR Blower Assembly and Filter Housing by wiping with a clean soft cloth dampened
with clean warm water, in a similar fashion as above
NOTE:
a. Insure all components are dry prior to reuse or storage
b. Reassemble unit as described in the product Operator’s Manual

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4.Yearly Inspection and Service Guide
The yearly Inspection and Service can be carried out by a local Lincoln recommended Authorized
Service Facility, contact your local Lincoln Service department for proper information or find your
nearest Lincoln Authorized Service Facility at following link:
https://mylincoln.lincolnelectric.com/northamerica/s/store-locator?app=commeditor&language=en_GB
During the Yearly Inspection and Service the following actions have to be performed:
1. Helmet and Head Covering Cleaning
2. Blower Assembly and Filter Housing Cleaning
a. Clean the breathing tube by wiping it down. Alternatively, it can immerse in the
cleaning solution.
3. Deep and careful Inspection of blower assembly, breathing tube, belts and helmet to
focusing on:
a. Physical distortion of shape, cracks, tears, high degree of wear or holes on each
PAPR component (including ADF filter)
b. Scratched lenses
c. Damaged mounting clips, badly worn threads or missing gaskets
d. Excessive connections wear
e. Air flow rate test (follow indications on PAPR Operator Manual)
Any damaged components that is discovered during this deep inspection shall be replaced.

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During the Yearly Inspection and Service the following parts shall be
replaced by the Lincoln Authorized Service Facility:
EuropurePLUS™ 5500 LS
Pre Filter
part number: WP403676-18
Particle filter P3
part number: WP403676-17
Spark screen
part number: WP403676-19
Face seal
part number: WP403676-12
Filter type
A1B1E1K1
part number: WP403676-30
ZEPHYR 4500 LS/ FLIP'AIR 4500 LS
Pre Filter
part number: W000271207
Particle filter P3
part number: W000271208

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Appendix
Spare Parts List EuropurePLUS™ 5500 LS - W403676

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General Assembly
A. TM1000 Helmet with Air Duct Assembly WP403676-35
A-1 Front lens holder WP403676-4
A-2 Outside cover lens (160.36×107.3 mm) WP403676-5
A-3 ADF Cartridge WP403676-6
A-4 Inside cover lens (107×80 mm) WP403676-7
A-5 Grind lens holder WP403676-8
A-6 Grind lens (anti-fog, 223×129.8 mm) WP403676-9
A-7 Helmet shell with air duct WP403676-10
A-8 Side lens cover WP403676-11
A-9 Face seal WP403676-12
A-10 Headgear (Including sweatband & soft pad) WP403676-13
A-11 Sweatband WP403676-14
A-12 Soft pad WP403676-15
SPRING (Not illustrated) WP406676-36
B. Blower Unit
B-1 Body WP403676-16
B-2 Fast-charging standard battery WP403676-1
Fast-charging extended battery WP403676-2
B-3 Particle filter (P3 filter) WP403676-17
B-4 Pre-filter WP403676-18
B-5 Spark screen WP403676-19
B-6 Filter cover WP403676-20
C. Wears
C-1 Shoulder strap WP403676-22
C-2 Belt cushion (Including screws & washers) WP403676-23
D. Hose
D-1 Hose cover WP403676-24
D-2 O-ring WP403676-25
D-3 Hose (Including O-ring) WP403676-26
E. Battery Charger
E Fast-charging battery charger WP403676-3
F. Air flow Indicator
F Air flow indicator WP403676-27

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Spare Parts List ZEPHYR 4500 LS - W000403674
o order
A8 hours battery (± 5%) W000271210-1
BParticle filter P3 W000271208
CPre filter W000271207
Carbon filter (odors filter) W000271209
DZEPHYR shell without lens W000271212
EHose 110 cm W000271205
Hose protective cover W000271206
FComfort belt (size 70 - 113 cm) W000271203
GShoulder strap W000271204
HBattery charger W000271211-1
IGreen protection ZEPHYR W000272540
IGreen protection FLIP’AIR W000382676
JMotor W000377929
KFilter cover W000378987

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Helmet Spare Parts List ZEPHYR 4500 LS - W000403674
ZEPHYR LS 4500
To order
1 - Front Lens Holder W000272828-1
2 - Outside Lens Cover W000261993
3 - Gasket, Lens Assembly W000261192
4 - ADF Cartridge W000402681
5 - Inside Lens Cover W000261994
6 - Helmet Shell W000402494
7 - Buttons, Front Lens Holder (L/R) W000276258
8 - Fabric Sweatband W000402690
9 - Headgear FLEXTECH 1 (including sweatband) W000402692
10 - Kit external grinding button W000378989
11 - Spare batteries (CR 2450 lithium) W000260920

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Helmet Spare Parts List FLIP'AIR 4500 LS - W000403675
To order
FLIP’AIR LS
1 - Front Lens Holder W000403674-1
2 - Outside Lens Cover W000375551
3 - Gasket, Lens Assembly W000403675-6
4 - ADF Cartridge W000402682
5 - Inside Lens Cover W000335163
6 - Helmet Shell W000403675-SP-1
7 - Buttons, Front Lens Holder (L/R) W000382922
8 - Fabric Sweatband W000402690
9 - Headgear FLEXTECH 1 (including sweatband) W000402692
10 - Spare batteries (CR 2450 lithium) W000260920
11 - Grinding cover kit W000374799
HINGEx2 (Not illustrated) W000403675-7