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

NV2001

02-803

NV2016

03-101

NV2002

NV2002L

NV2002XL

02-813

02-814

NV2025

NV2024

NV2032

NV2027

NV2028

NV2029

NV2021

NV2004

02-804

NV2018

NV2031

NV2017

02-810

02-811

02-816

09-800

09-900

Astro X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ABCDEJMNOS

Breathing

Air Tube

X

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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.

1010

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

2

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.

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SETUP

Connect the EN14594, AS/NZS 1715

approved ASTRO Air Supply Hose to a

breathing air source supplying EN12021

or better quality air. Connect the respirator

quick disconnect tting onto the

Air Supply Hose.

Screw on the breathing hose in a

clockwise direction onto the helmet.

Making sure that the correct end is

attached as marked on the hose cu.

Failure to do this will cause damage to

the Breathing Hose.

Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2

With air owing through the respirator

adjust the air pressure at the point of

attachment to the recommended

pressure as specied in the Breathing

Air Pressure Table (page 10).

Airow in the apparatus must be above

170lt/min and the yellow indicator is not

visible when the ow drops below this

rate. DO NOT use the apparatus when the

indicator is not showing.

Figure 2.4

NOTE: Check the hose connections for any air leaks and tighten if necessary

– replace any worn parts.

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LENSES

Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2

Fold the visor across the front of the

helmet and lock the strap tightly over

the side cleat.

Figure 3.3

Make sure you have a EN14594, AS/NZS

1716 approved inner lens is securely

tted into the window frame gasket.

Place one end into the gasket rst, then

slowly roll the gasket over the sides of

the lens, working towards the other end.

Place the Outer Lens into the face frame

and push past the locating ribs.

NOTE:

Optional tear-o lenses can be used with

the outer lens. It is recommended to use

2-3 tear-o lenses and an outer lens for

extra protection. Follow Figure 3.2 to t

in front of the outer lens

!WARNING! DO NOT use

this respirator without an inner

lens in place.

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Once the helmet is tted comfortably

on your head, straighten the cape down

at the front and back. Now bring both

buckles together at the front and push

them until you hear a click. Pull the tab

to tension the belt to your requirement.

DONNING YOUR APPARATUS

Figure 4.1

To adjust the head harness rst unclip

the locating pegs, then slide the band in

or out to the desired size. Note: slide

inwards to reduce the size. Once the

desired size is obtained, clip the locating

pegs back together.

With air owing into your Respirator fold

back the cape, open the inner bib and

place your ngers on the inner bib and

the side of the helmet at approximately

ear position, lift the helmet and place

onto your head.

Figure 4.2

Pull the inner bib around your neck and

adjust the elastic cord to ensure a snug

t around your neck – this helps provide

a barrier to airborne contaminants.

Figure 4.3 Figure 4.4

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CLEANING, DISINFECTING AND STORAGE

DOFFING YOUR APPARATUS

First remove the cape cover band to

reveal the eight press studs. The cape

can then easily be removed by undoing

the eight press studs.

INSPECTING THE HELMETREMOVING THE CAPE

Remove the head harness from its clips

and inspect the “Low Flow Indicator”

hose is clean and tted to the air inlet.

Clean inside the helmet lining with a

damp cloth.

The ASTRO Supplied Air Respirator has a limited service life, therefore a regular

inspection and replacement programme must be conducted. Certain parts such as

lenses must be replaced frequently.

All components of the respirator assembly should be inspected for damage or wear

and tear before use. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately. USE ONLY EN14594,

AS/NZS 1716 APPROVED ASTRO PARTS. Refer to the parts list for the correct part numbers.

!WARNING! DO NOT CLEAN RESPIRATOR WITH VOLATILE CHEMICALS.

To disinfect the apparatus we recommend using Domestic Grade Disinfectant Wipes.

Domestic grade spray disinfectants may also be used inside the helmet.

To remove the helmet, rst exit the working area and reverse procedures in

Respirator Use. !WARNING! NEVER remove your helmet when in the working area

Figure 5.1 Figure 5.2

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INSPECTION, CLEANING & STORAGE CONTINUED

Make sure the window frame gasket is

securely tted in the helmet with no

cracks or tears in the seal. Check that

the inner lens is correctly tted into the

gasket. When necessary replace lenses

as in Figures 3.1 and 3.2.

BREATHING TUBE ASSEMBLY

Inspect the breathing tube for cracks,

tears or excessive wear. Check that the

ttings are secured into the cus tightly,

not allowing any air leaks.

Replace the hose as soon as any signs

of damage or excessive wear become

evident. Do not remove the foam that

is inside the breathing tube as this is a

critical component.

!WARNING! Air leaks will cause a drop

in air ow through the respirator

helmet resulting in less protection

from contaminants.

AIR SUPPLY HOSE

The air supply hoses should be

inspected for:

1. Cuts or tears

2. Cracks or signs of perishing

3. Blisters or weak points

4. Abrasive wear the hose or are not

worn, remove any dirt inside

couplings with a duster gun.

5. Ferrules rmly crimped in place

6. Quick disconnect couplers do

not move in.

USE ONLY HOSES EN14594,

AS/NZS 1716 APPROVED FOR USE

WITH THIS RESPIRATOR

STORAGE

After the respirator components have

been cleaned and inspected, place them

in a plastic bag or an airtight container.

Store the respirator parts away from

excessive heat, dust, cold, moisture or

harmful chemicals.

After use hang the respirator up by the

hand strap, this will help keep the inside

of the helmet free of contaminants

INNER LENS AND GASKET

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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

VISOR AND LENSES Figure 10.1

02-804 Visor

02-805 Visor Strap

02-806 Cleat

02-807 Gasket Seal

02-808 Suspension Clip (pkt 4)

02-809 Head Suspension

02-810 Inner Lens (pkt 10)

02-811 Outer Lens (pkt 10)

02-816 Tearo Lens

02-804 02-810 02-807 02-806

02-805

02-809

02-811

02-816

NV2027 30m Air Supply Hose

NV2028 7.5m Air Supply Hose

NV2029 15m Air Supply Hose

NV2025 Quick Release Coupler

AIR SUPPLY HOSES Figure 10.2

NV2025

NV2028

NV2029

NV2027

1717

RESPIRATOR CAPES Figure 10.4

02-812 Cape Cover Band

02-813 Nylon Cape

02-813

02-812

BREATHING TUBE & FLOW CONTROL DEVICES Figure 10.3

NV2030

NV2021

NV2021 Breathing Tube

NV2022 Belt

NV2030 Low Flow Indicator

NV2022

03-101

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NOTES

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NOTES

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AIRLINE FILTRATION

The RPB®RADEX AIRLINE FILTER™

oers increased capacity, versatility

and ltration. This optional

equipment combines the versatility

of either oor or wall mounting with

increased ltration capacity, enabling

customization to meet worker’s needs

and working environments.

AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The RPB®4000-01 Cool Air Tube cools

compressed breathing air coming into

the respirator by up to 30°F while the

RPB®4000-20 Hot Air Tube will heat the

compressed air by up to 30°F. These

maximize worker comfort and increase

productivity in hot or cold climates.

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