RPB ASTRO User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
LIGHTWEIGHT ABRASIVE BLASTING HELMET
EN14594: 2005
0194

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INTRODUCTION 4
WARRANTY 4
APPARATUS COMPONENT CONCEPT 5
WARNINGS 6
AIR FILTRATION & CARBON MONOXIDE MONITORING 7
CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 7
APPARATUS OPERATIONS 8
BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE 10
SETTING UP 11
LENSES 12
DONNING YOUR APPARATUS 13
INSPECTION, CLEANING AND STORAGE 14
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 16
NOTES 18
Form #: 7.20.502
Rev:5
CONTENTS
Read all instructions and warnings before using this product.
Keep this manual for future reference.

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1. PROTECTION
CF – Continuous Flow SA – Supplied Air
2. CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
A – Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
B – Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C – Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
D – Air-line apparatus can be used only when the apparatus are supplied
with respirable air meeting the requirements of EN12021— AS/NZS 1715
or higher quality.
E – Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specied in the User’s Instructions.
J – Failure to use and maintain this product properly could result in injury or death.
M – All approved apparatus shall be selected, tted, used and maintained in
accordance with Local Government and other applicable regulations.
N – Never substitute, modify, and, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts
in the conguration specied by the manufacturer.
O – Refer to user instruction and/or maintenance manuals for information about
use and maintenance of these apparatus.
S – Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specic use limitations apply.
Refer to User’s Instructions before donning.
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COMPRESSED AIRLINE BREATHING APPARATUS
THIS APPARATUS IS APPROVED ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATION
RPB Safety
0194
Respirator Components
Model
Alternate
Helmets
Alternate Flow
Regulator and Belt Alternate Capes
Alternate
Quick
Disconnect
Alternate Hoses
Alternate
Visor
Alternate Lenses
Accessories
Cautions and
Limitations 2
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Breathing
Air Tube
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INTRODUCTION
The ASTRO COMPRESSED AIRLINE
BREATHING APPARATUS (EN14594,
AS/NZS 1716) is specically designed
for use during Abrasive Blasting.
The ASTRO has been designed for use
in atmospheres NOT IMMEDIATELY
DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH, and
from which a user can escape without
the aid of the breathing apparatus,
or that do not exceed the concentrations
allowed by Government regulations
and recommendations.
The ASTRO is tested and approved to
EN14594:2005 and AS/NZS 1716:2003
to provide respiratory protection in
abrasive blasting applications.
The cape is designed to protect the
wearer’s upper body from rebounding
abrasive. The ASTRO provides an
assigned protection Factor of greater
than APF1000.
Due to the high noise levels experienced
during abrasive blasting, hearing
protection must always be worn.
WARRANTY
All RPB® products are covered by a
manufactures warranty of 3 months.
The manufacturer warranty covers
defects in material, workmanship and
does not cover damage caused by
misuse or abuse. RPB®’s only obligation
and your exclusive remedy shall be to
repair, replace or refund the purchase
price of such parts or products upon
the presentation of proof of purchase.
Maximum liability is in no case to exceed
the value of the RPB® Product involved.
TESTED AND
CERTIFIED BY
INSPEC International
56 Leslie Hough Way
Salford
M6 6AJ
Untied Kingdom

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COMPRESSED AIRLINE BREATHING APPARATUS COMPONENT CONCEPT
The RPB® ASTRO consists of 3 main components: Helmet assembly, breathing tube
and air supply hose illustrated in Fig1.1. All 3 components must be present and
properly assembled to constitute a complete EN14594 and AS/NZS 1716 approved
Compressed Airline Breathing Apparatus.
1. Apparatus Helmet Assembly
2. Breathing Tube Assembly
3. Air Supply Hose
Cape
Inner & Outer Lenses
Figure 1.1
!WARNING! Failure to use genuine parts and components that are part of the
EN14594, AS/NZS 1716 approved respirator assembly will void the approval of
the entire respirator assembly.

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7. Do not wear this apparatus until you
have passed a complete physical exam
maybe including a lung X-ray conducted
by qualied medical personnel.
8. Improper use of this apparatus may cause
injury or death. Improper use may also
cause life threatening delayed lung
disease such as silicosis, pneumoconiosis
or asbestosis.
9. This apparatus, when properly tted and
used, signicantly reduces but does not
completely eliminate the breathing of
contaminants by the apparatus wearer.
10. Be certain your employer has determined
that the breathing air source provides at
least EN12021, AS/NZS 1715 breathable
air. The apparatus must be supplied with
clean breathable air at all times.
11. Do not connect the apparatus’s air supply
hose to nitrogen, oxygen, oxygen
enriched air, toxic gases, inert gases or
other non-breathable non EN12021, AS/
NZS 1715 breathable air source. Check the
air source before using the apparatus. This
apparatus is not designed for use with
mobile air supply systems i.e. cylinders.
Failure to connect the supply hose to the
proper air source could result in serious
injury or death.
12. DO NOT use this apparatus in poorly
ventilated areas or conned spaces unless
the area is well ventilated and that the
contaminant concentrations are below
those recommended for this apparatus.
Follow all procedures for conned space
entry, operation and exit as dened
in applicable regulations and
standards including.
1. Do not use this apparatus until you have
been trained in the apparatus use,
maintenance and limitations by a
qualied individual (appointed by your
employer) who has extensive knowledge
of the RPB ASTRO Series .
2. Before using this apparatus ensure your
employer has determined that airborne
contaminant concentrations do not exceed
those allowed by applicable Government
Regulations and recommendations for a
Compressed Air line Breathing Apparatus.
It is required that the employer measures
and monitors airborne contaminant levels
in the work area.
3. DO NOT WEAR this apparatus if any of the
following conditions exist:
- Atmosphere is immediately dangerous
to life or health.
- You CAN NOT escape without the aid
of the respirator.
- Atmosphere contains less than
19.5% Oxygen.
- Work area is poorly ventilated.
- Contaminants are in excess of
regulations or recommendations.
4. Do not modify or alter this apparatus.
Use only parts and components that are
part of the EN14594 and AS/NZS 1716
approved apparatus assembly. The use
of non RPB® parts voids the EN14594
and AS/NZS 1716 approvals of the entire
apparatus assembly.
5. Inspect all components daily for signs of
damage or wear that may reduce the level
of protection originally provided.
6. Do not use abrasives containing silica,
lead, arsenic or sharp glass particles – use
of abrasives containing these elements
could result in serious injury or death.
!WARNINGS!

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13. LEAVE WORK AREA IMMEDIATELY IF:
- Any apparatus component
becomes damaged.
- Airow stops or slows down.
- Breathing becomes dicult.
- You become dizzy, nauseous,
too hot, too cold, or ill.
- Vision is impaired.
14. DO NOT wear this apparatus if the
ambient usage temperature is below
–10°C or above +60°C. Mois-ture content
of breathable air should be controlled
when the apparatus is to be used in
temperatures below +4°C to avoid
freezing the apparatus.
15. This apparatus does not provide hearing
protection. Approved ear plugs must be
properly tted when exposed to noise
levels that exceed Government
permissible exposure levels.
16. This apparatus provides eye and face
protection to EN166 .
AIR FILTRATION & CARBON
MONOXIDE MONITORING
It is a Government requirement that the
RPB® ASTRO compressed airline breathing
apparatus be supplied with EN12021, AS/NZS
1715 air. To achieve this, RPB® recommends
using the Radex™ Airline Filter (04-900) and a
GX4 Gas Monitor (08-400). Further information
is available by contacting RPB® on 1-866-494-
1599 or from your nearest authorized RPB®
distributor.
CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS
A - Not for use in atmospheres containing
less than 19.5% oxygen.
B - Not for use in atmospheres immediately
dangerous to life or health.
C - Do not exceed maximum use
concentrations established by
regulatory standards.
D - Air-line apparatus can be used only when
the apparatus are supplied with respirable
air meeting the requirements of EN12021,
AS/NZS 1715 or higher quality.
E - Use only the pressure ranges and hose
lengths specied in the User’s Instructions.
J - Failure to use and maintain this product
properly could result in injury or death.
M - All approved apparatus shall be selected,
tted, used and maintained in accordance
with local Government and other
applicable regulations.
N - Never substitute, modify, and, or omit
parts. Use only exact replacement parts
in the conguration specied by the
manufacturer.
O - Refer to user instruction and/or
maintenance manuals for information
about use and maintenance of
these apparatus.
S - Special or critical User’s Instructions and/
or specic use limitations apply. Refer to
User’s Instructions before donning.

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APPARATUS OPERATIONS
AIR QUALITY
This respirator must be supplied with
clean breathable air, EN12021,
AS/NZS 1715 or better, at all times.
The ASTRO does not purify air or lter
contaminants. Breathable air must be
supplied to the point of attachment of the
EN14594 approved ASTRO air supply hose.
Supplied breathing air must at least
meet the requirements for EN12021,
AS/NZS 1715 and local Government
Regulations.
AIR SOURCE
Locate the air source in a clean air
environment, always use a lter on the
inlet of your air source. Do not park
vehicles beside your air inlet as this will
cause carbon monoxide to be drawn
into your air supply.
Use suitable aftercoolers / dryers with
lters and carbon monoxide alarms to
assure clean breathable air is supplied
at all times.
The air should be regularly sampled
to ensure that it meets EN12021,
AS/NZS 1715 requirements.
BREATHING AIR PRESSURE
The air pressure must be continually
monitored at the point of attachment
while the air is owing to the respirator.
Air pressure must be read from a reliable
pressure gauge whilst the respirator
has air owing through it.
!WARNING!
Failure to supply the apparatus with the
minimum required pressure at the point
of attachment for the length of airline
hoses used could result in contaminants
being inhaled as the pressure in the
helmet may become negative due to
peak inhalation ow when working at
very high work rates.
The ASTRO BREATHING AIR PRESSURE
TABLE on Page 10 denes the air
pressure ranges needed to provide the
respirator with a volume of air which
falls in the required range of 6 - 15 cfm
or 170 - 425 lpm.
BREATHING AIR SUPPLY HOSE
AND FITTINGS
EN14594, AS/NZS 1716 approved ASTRO
airline hoses must be used between the
point of attachment and the apparatus
breathing air connection at the wearer’s
belt. EN14594, AS/NZS 1716 approved
ASTRO quick disconnect ttings must
be used to connect the hose lengths
together. The hose sections must be
within the approved length and the
amount of sections must be within
the number specied in the Breathing
Air Pressure Table.

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!WARNING!
Make sure you understand the
Breathing Air Pressure Table before
using this respirator.
1. Determine your air source (column 1)
2. Find your breathing tube assembly
(column 2)
3. Be sure your air supply hose is
EN14594, AS/NZS 1715 approved
ASTRO breathing air hose.
4. Check your ASTRO air supply hose is
within the EN14594, AS/NZS 1715
approved length in column 4.
5. Set the air pressure at the point of
attachment within the range
specied in column 6 for your
breathing tube assembly, hose length
and amount of hose sections.
Make sure air is owing through your
respirator when setting the pressure.

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1.
AIR SOURCE
2.
BREATHING TUBE
ASSEMBLY AND
FLOW CONTROL
DEVICES
3.
AIR SUPPLY
HOSE
4.
SUPPLY
HOSE
LENGTH
(METRES)
5.
MAX
NUMBER
OF SECTIONS
6.
PRESSURE
RANGE
(BAR AIR)
Portable or
Stationary
Compressor
NV2021/
03-101 Constant Flow
Valve Assembly
NV2028 (7.5m)
NV2029 (15m)
NV2027 (30m)
7.5
15
30
45
60
75
90
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
0.65 - 070
0.75 - 0.80
0.90 - 0.95
1.10 - 1.15
1.25 - 1.30
1.45 - 1.50
1.60 - 1.65
This table lists Air pressure ranges needed to provide the ASTRO with the volume
of air that falls within the required range of 6 -15 cfm or 170 - 425 lts/min according to
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.
Set the air pressure at the point of attachment to the pressure setting specied in
column 6 for your breathing tube assembly, hose length and amount of hose sections.
Make sure the air is owing through your apparatus when setting the pressure.
!WARNING! ALWAYS WEAR EAR PLUGS WHEN WEARING THIS APPARATUS.
RECOMMENDATION: Check that the air supply system can suciently supply every
apparatus connected to the system according to the user instructions.
BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE
SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USERS INSTRUCTIONS
!WARNING! The Apparatus must be supplied with respirable air meeting the
requirements of EN12021, AS/NZS 1715 or Higher Quality.