RPB Nova 3 User manual

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manual and carry out the employer responsibilities (page 9).
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manual and follow the product user safety instructions (page 11).
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH 2
NEDERLANDS 31
EN
NL
EN397:2003+A1:2009
HARD HAT PROTECTION
IMPACT CL AUSES
EN166:2001 CLASS 1B
EYE & FACE PROTECTION
EN14594:2005 3B
EN12941:1998
+A2:2008 TH3 P R SL
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
2797
BSI Certified Product
AS/NZS 1716:2012
BMP# 714303
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
AS/NZS 1801:1997
BMP# 714306
HARD HAT PROTEC TION
AS/NZS 1337.1:2010
BMP# 714304
EYE & FACE PROTECTION

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NOVA 3®
EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORDS AND SYMBOLS 2
INTRODUCTION 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS 4
RESPIRATORY COMPONENT DIAGRAM - CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS 6
AIR SOURCE, FITTINGS, AND PRESSURE 8
EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES 9
PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11
BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE 14
RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE 15
DONNING AND DOFFING 21
STORAGE 23
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 24
WARRANTY AND LIABILITY STATEMENT 30
NEDERLANDS 31
CONTENTS
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in death or serious injury.
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EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORDS AND SYMBOLS
WARNING
DANGER
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INTRODUCTION
The NOVA 3®is an advanced heavy industry respirator designed for abrasive blasting and
other industrial applications. Additionally, the L4™light attachment is available to provide
light to the work area and the NOVA TALK ™in-helmet communication system allows for
hands free radio communication. The NOVA 3® can increase productivity with the advanced
tear-off lens system and other innovative features. The NOVA 3®is a Compressed Airline
Breathing Apparatus tested to EN 14594 (AS/NZS 1716) - When used with RPB®Breathing
Air Line and Flow Control Device. This provides respiratory protection during Abrasive
Blasting. Powered Air Purifying Respirator tested to EN 12941 (AS/NZS 1716) - When used
with the RPB®PX4 AIR®PAPR unit.
This product must be inspected and maintained in accordance with this instruction manual at
all times.
See PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS (page 4) for details.

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NOVA 3®
RESPIRATION
The RPB®NOVA 3®is approved in the category as follows:
Powered Air
The RPB®NOVA 3®Respirator, when properly fitted and used with all required components,
including the Breathing Tube Assembly and the 03-901 RPB®PX4 AIR®Powered Air
Purifying Respirator, is a EN 12941 (AS/NZS 1716) approved powered air purifying respirator
with a nominal protection factor of 500. As such, it significantly reduces, but does not
completely eliminate, the breathing of contaminates by the respirator wearer. Specific
protection depends on the filter selected for use in the RPB®PX4 AIR®PAPR (see PX4 AIR®
Instruction Manual).
Supplied Air
The RPB®NOVA 3®respirator, when properly fitted and used with all required components,
including the Breathing Tube Assembly, Constant Flow Valve or C40™Climate Control Device,
and RPB®Breathing Air Line is a EN 14594 (AS/NZS 1716) approved supplied air respirator
with an Applied Protection Factor of 40 (Nominal Protection Factor of 1000). As such, it
significantly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the breathing of contaminates by the
respirator wearer. Use with an airline filter, such as the 04-900 RPB®RADEX®Airline Filter.
Specific protection depends on the setup of the airline filter (see the RPB®RADEX®Instruction
Manual). The approved Flow Control Device for this respirator is the 03-102 Constant Flow
Valve and the 03-502 C40™Climate Control Device.
PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS
Improper selection, fit, use, or maintenance of this product can result in
injury; life threatening delayed lung, skin or eye disease; or death.
This product is intended for occupational use in accordance with applicable standards or
regulations for your location, industry, and activity (see Employer Responsibilities, page 9).
Familiarity with standards and regulations related to the use of this protective equipment is
recommended, even if they do not directly apply to you. If self-employed or if used in a non-
occupational setting, refer to Employer Responsibilities and Product User Safety Instructions.
Go to rpbsafety.com/important-safety-information/ for helpful links to CE standards and other
content.
Employers: Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and carry out the
Employer Responsibilities (page 9).
Product users: Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and follow the
Product User Safety Instructions (page 11).
Check website for updates. Product manuals are regularly updated.
Visit rpbsafety.com/resources/ for the most recent version of this manual before using the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING

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HAZARD LIMITATIONS
The RPB®NOVA 3®Respirator is NOT FOR USE if:
In atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
Wearer cannot escape without the aid of the respirator.
Atmosphere contains less than 21% ±1% oxygen.
For protection against hazardous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide).
Contaminants are in excess of regulations or recommendations.
Contaminants or contaminant concentrations are unknown.
Work area is poorly ventilated.
The temperature is outside the range of -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F).
A flammable or explosive atmosphere is present when used with systems including
electrical parts that are not intrinsically safe, 09-502 L4™ Light, 09-903 NOVA TALK™.
FACE AND EYES:
The NOVA 3® respirator with Inner Lens meets EN 166:2001 (AS/NZS 1337.1:2010)
requirements and designed for abrasive blasting, grinding, and other industrial applications.
The NOVA 3®is not designed or tested to provide protection against molten metals or
corrosive liquids.
Note: Safety glasses may be required to be worn depending on the job hazard analysis.
The NOVA 3®does not protect against the potential transfer of impact to glasses worn
underneath the Visor. It does not provide complete eye and face protection against severe
impact and penetration and is not a substitute for good safety practices and engineering
controls.
HEAD:
The NOVA 3®meets the EN 397:2012+A1:2012 (AS/NZS 1801:1997) requirements for
physical head protection as a hard hat. The helmet is design to provide limited head
protection by reducing the force of falling objects striking the top of the head. Ensure the
helmet is adjusted to properly fit the user by adjusting the head harness and side pads.
HEARING:
Hearing protection must be worn and properly fitted when exposed to noise levels that
exceed the permissible exposure levels.
PPE REGULATION
The NOVA 3®conforms to the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
The Declaration of Conformity can be found at rpbsafety.com/resources/
See the Storage section for information on packaging and protection required for
transportation.

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NOVA 3®
RESPIRATOR COMPONENT DIAGRAM - SAR
The RPB®NOVA 3®Supplied Air Respirator consists of 3 main components. All 3
components must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete EN 14594
(AS/NZS 1716) approved respirator.
1. RESPIRATOR HELMET
ASSEMBLY
2. BREATHING
TUBE
ASSEMBLY
AND FLOW
CONTROL
DEVICE
3. BREATHING AIR
LINE
FIGURE 1.1
CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
A Not for use in atmospheres containing
less than 21% ±1% 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 respirators can be used only
when the respirators are supplied
with respirable air meeting the
requirements of EN 12021 (AS/NZS
1715) or higher quality.
E Use only the pressure ranges and
hose lengths specified in the user’s
instructions
J Failure to properly use and maintain
this product could result in injury or
death.
M All approved respirators shall be
selected, fitted, used and maintained
in accordance with local government
and other applicable regulations.
N Never substitute, modify, add or omit
parts. Use only exact replacement
parts in the configuration as specified
by the manufacturer.
O Refer to user’s instructions, and/or
maintenance manuals for information
on use and maintenance of these
respirators.
S Special or critical user’s instructions
and/or specific limitations apply. Refer
to page 14 (Breathing Air Pressure
Table) before donning.

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RESPIRATOR COMPONENT DIAGRAM - PAPR
FIGURE 1.2
1. RESPIRATOR
HELMET
ASSEMBLY
2. BREATHING
TUBE
ASSEMBLY
3. AIR SUPPLY
PX4 AIR®
CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
A. Not for use in atmospheres containing
less than 21% ±1% oxygen.
B. Not for use in atmospheres immediately
dangerous to life or health.
C. Do not exceed maximum use
concentrations established by regulatory
standards.
F. Do not use Powered Air-Purifying
Respirators if airflow is less than 115 lpm
(4 cfm) for tight fitting face pieces or 170
lpm (6 cfm) for hoods and/or helmets.
H. Follow established cartridge and canister
change schedules or observe ESLI to
ensure that cartridge and canisters are
replaced before breakthrough occurs.
I. Contains electrical parts that may cause
an ignition in flammable or explosive
atmospheres.
J. Failure to properly use and maintain this
product could result in injury or death.
L. Follow the manufacturer’s User’s
Instructions for changing cartridges,
canister and/or filters.
M. All approved respirators shall be
selected, fitted, used and maintained in
accordance with local government and
other applicable regulations.
N. Never substitute, modify, add or omit
parts. Use only exact replacement parts
in the configuration as specified by the
manufacturer.
O. Refer to User Instructions, and/or
maintenance manuals for information
on use and maintenance of these
respirators.
P. This assembly is not evaluated for use
as a surgical mask.
S. Special or Critical User Instructions and/
or specific limitations apply. Refer to
“S-Special or Critical User Instructions”
in the PX4 AIR®Instruction Manual
before donning.
The RPB®NOVA 3®Powered Air Purifying Respirator consists of 3 main components. All
3 components must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete EN 12941
approved respirator.

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NOVA 3®
AIR SOURCE, FITTINGS, AND PRESSURE
AIR SOURCE
Powered Air
Check that the contaminated area is within the limits of use for a Powered Air Purifying
Respirator and determine the type of contamination. Once the contamination level has
been confirmed you can then determine the filter cartridge to be used for the application,
to make sure that you are sufficiently protected. Make sure that the area is well ventilated
and that regular air samples are taken to confirm the atmosphere stays within the levels
recommended by local government regulations and other governing bodies. Follow the
PX4 AIR®PAPR Instruction Manual for more details. The Manufacturer Minimum Designed
Flow and run times are Speed 1 198 l/min 9 hours 40 minutes, Speed 2 217 l/min 8 hours
40 minutes, and Speed 3 221 l/min 7 hours 25 minutes with the 03-985 P3 filter. The
Manufacturer Minimum Designed Flow and run times are Speed 1 198 l/min - greater than 4
hours, Speed 2 and Speed 3 are not recommended with the 03-995 A2P3 filter cartridge.
Supplied Air
Locate the air source in a clean air environment, always use a filter on the inlet of your air
source. Make sure the air source is somewhere that vehicles, forklifts, and other machinery
are not running near the air inlet, as this will cause carbon monoxide to be drawn into your
air supply. Always use suitable after coolers/dryers with filters and carbon monoxide alarms
to ensure clean breathable air is supplied at all times. A Radex®Airline Filter (04-900) and
a GX4®Gas Monitor (08-400) are recommended. The air should be regularly sampled to
ensure that it meets EN12021 and AS/NZS 1715 requirements.
AIR QUALITY
This respirator must be supplied with clean breathable air at all times. Breathable air must at least
meet the requirements for EN12021 and AS/NZS 1715. The RPB®NOVA 3®does not purify air or
filter contaminants. A carbon monoxide monitor must be used at all times.
Do not connect the respirator’s air supply hose to nitrogen, toxic gases,
inert gases or other non-breathable air sources. Check the air source
before using the respirator. This apparatus is not designed for use with mobile air supply systems
e.g. cylinders. Connecting the supply hose to a non-breathable air source will result in serious
injury or death.
BREATHING AIR SUPPLY HOSES AND FITTINGS
RPB®breathing air supply hoses and fittings must be used between the point of attachment
and the respirator breathing air connection at the wearer’s belt. The hose sections must be
within the correct length and the amount of sections must be within the number specified in
the breathing air pressure table on page 14.
BREATHING AIR PRESSURE
The air pressure must be continually monitored at the point of attachment. Air pressure must
be read from a reliable pressure gauge whilst the respirator has air flowing through it.
DANGER

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EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
Your specific responsibilities may vary by location and industry, but in general RPB®expects that
employers will:
Follow all applicable standards and regulations for your location, industry, and activity.
Depending on your location and industry, a number of standards and regulations may
apply to your selection and use of respirators and other personal protective equipment.
These may include such things as national, local, or military standards and regulations
and consensus standards such as CE and AS/NZS. There are also requirements specific to
particular contaminants, e.g. silica (see rpbsafety.com/important-safety-information/ for
more information), asbestos, organic pathogens, etc. Know which requirements apply to your
location and industry.
Have appropriate safety programs in place.
Have and follow:
 A workplace safety program.
 A written respiratory protection program in accordance with applicable standards and
regulations.
In accordance with the above,
Perform a hazard analysis and select appropriate equipment for each activity. A
hazard analysis should be performed by a qualified person. Controls should be in
place as appropriate and a qualified person should determine what kind of respiratory,
face and eye, head, and hearing protection is appropriate for the intended activities
and environments of use. (For example, select a respirator appropriate to the specific
airborne hazards, with consideration of workplace and user factors and with an Assigned
Protection Factor (APF) that meets or exceeds the required level for employee protection.)
As applicable, check your workplace safety program, respiratory protection program, and
standards and regulations for your activity or industry for related protection requirements,
and see this manual (Protection Provided and Limitations, page 4) and the flow control
device Instruction Manual for product specifications.
Be sure employees are medically qualified to use a respirator.
Have a qualified physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) perform
medical evaluations using a medical questionnaire or an initial medical examination.
Train employees in the NOVA 3®’s use, maintenance, and limitations.
Appoint a qualified individual who is knowledgable about the RPB®NOVA 3®to provide
training:
Qualifications of the Respirator Trainer. Anyone providing respirator training shall:
a) be knowledgable in the application and use of the respirator(s);
b) have practical knowledge in the selection and use of respirator(s) and work practices
at the site;
c) have an understanding of the site’s respirator program; and
d) be knowledgable of applicable regulations.

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NOVA 3®
Train each NOVA 3®user in the product’s use, application, inspection, maintenance, storage,
fitting, and limitations in accordance with the content of this Instruction Manual and the
approved flow control device instruction manual and standard or regulatory requirements.
Ensure that each intended user reads both these manuals.
Ensure that equipment is properly set up, used, and maintained.
Make sure that equipment is properly set up, inspected, fitted, used, and maintained,
including selection of the appropriate air filter cartridge and, when applicable, welding
filter shade adjustments, for the application.
Measure and monitor airborne contaminants in the work area.
Measure and monitor airborne contaminant levels in the work area in accordance with
applicable requirements. Make sure work area is well ventilated.
Ensure that abrasive used is suitable for abrasive blasting.
Check the material safety data sheets for manufacturers warnings and recommendations
and verify the blasting media conforms with applicable standards/regulations (e.g.
regarding respirable silica). Refer to rpbsafety.com/important-safety-information/ for links
to websites that can provide regulatory guidance.
If you have any questions, contact RPB®.
Call Customer Service Department:
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: rpbsafety.com
EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED