RPB Nova 3 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION 3
RESPIRATOR COMPONENT CONCEPT 4
WARNINGS 5
NIOSH CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS 7
RESPIRATORY OPERATION 8
SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER INSTRUCTIONS  BREATHING AIR PRESSURETABLE 9
RESPIRATOR SETUP AND USE 10
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & STORAGE 15
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 20
CONTENTS
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The RPB® NOVA 3™ Respirator is
approved by NIOSH as follows:
• Type CE Supplied Air Respirator
- When used with RPB® Supplied
AIr Hose and Flow Device
System. This provides respiratory
protection during abrasive
blasting.
The RPB® NOVA 3™ Supplied Air
Respirators are designed to provide
protection from airborne contaminants
in atmospheres NOT IMMEDIATELY
DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH, and
from which a user can escape without
the aid of the respirator, or that do
not exceed concentrations allowed by
OSHA, EPA or NIOSH regulations and
recommendations.
The helmet meets ANSI Z89.1 Type 1C
Head Protection and the Inner Lens
meets ANSI Z87.1 for Eye Protection.
The cape is designed to protect the
wearer’s upper body from rebounding
abrasive.
RPB® NOVA 3™ Respirators are NIOSH
Approved for use with the following
devices:
NV2016 Flow Control Valve
4000-01 Cold Air Tube
4000-20 Hot Air Tube
03-500 C40 CLimate Control Tube
WARRANTY
All RPB® Safety 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® Safety’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®
Safety Product involved.
INTRODUCTION

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RESPIRATOR COMPONENT CONCEPT
The RPB® NOVA 3 Supplied Air Respirator
consists of 4 main components, as
shown in Fig 1.1. All 4 components must
be present and properly assembled to
constitute a complete NIOSH Approved
Respirator.
1. Respirator Helmet Assembly
2. Respirator Cape
3. Breathing Tube Assembly
4. Air Supply Hose Assembly
or PX4 PAPR
Figure 1.1
!WARNING! Failure to use genuine parts and components that are part of
the NIOSH approved respirator assembly will void the approval of the entire
respirator assembly.

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1. Do not use this respirator until you
have been trained in the respirators
use, maintenance and limitations by
a qualied individual (appointed by
your employer) who has extensive
knowledge on the RPB® NOVA
3 Respirator. All training must
be in accordance with this Users
Instruction Manual.
2. Before using this respirator ensure
your employer has determined
that airborne contaminant
concentrations do not exceed
those allowed by applicable OSHA,
EPA or NIOSH regulations and
recommendations for continuous
ow supplied air respirators. Federal
law requires that the employer
measures and monitors airborne
contaminant levels in the work area.
3. Do not wear this respirator if any of
the following conditions exist
- Atmosphere is immediately
dangerous to your 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 respirator.
Use only parts and components
that are part of the NIOSH approved
respirator assembly. The use of non
RPB® Safety parts voids the NIOSH
approval of the entire respirator
assembly.
5. Inspect all components of the
respirator daily for signs of damage
or wear and tear that may reduce
the level of protection originally
provided.
6. Do not use silica sand or abrasives
containing silica, lead, arsenic or
sharp glass particles - use of abrasive
containing these elements could
result in serious injury or death.
7. Do not wear this respirator until
you have passed a complete
physical exam including a lung X-ray
conducted by qualied medical
personnel.
8. Improper use of this respirator or
use not in accordance with this
User Instruction Manual may cause
injury or death. Improper use may
also cause life threatening delayed
lung diseases such as silicosis,
pneumoconiosis or asbestosis.
9. This respirator, when properly tted
and used, signicantly reduces but
does not completely eliminate the
breathing of contaminates by the
respirator wearer.
10. Be certain your employer has
determined that the breathing air
source provides at least a Grade
D breathable air as specied in
the compressed gas association
commodity specication G-7.1. The
respirator must be supplied with
clean breathable air at all times. A
carbon monoxide monitor must be
used at all times. Contact your RPB®
Safety distributor for a GX4 08-400
Gas Monitor.
!WARNINGS!

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11. RPB® Safety cannot accept any
liability of whatsoever nature
arising directly or indirectly from
the use or misuse of RPB® Safety
products, including purposes that
the products are not designed for.
RPB® Safety is not liable for damage,
loss or expense resulting from the
failure to give advice or information
or the giving of incorrect advice or
information, whether or not due
to RPB® Safety’s negligence or that
of its employees, agents or sub-
contractors.
12. Do not connect the respirator’s air
supply hose to nitrogen, toxic gases,
inert gases or other unbreathable
non Grade D air sources. Check
the air source before using the
respirator. 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.
13. If this respirator is used in conned
spaces ensure the area is well
ventilated and that all contaminate
concentrations are below those
recommended for this respirator.
Follow all procedures for conned
space entry, operation and exit as
dened in applicable regulations
and standards.
14. Leave work immediately if:
- Any respirator 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.
15. RPB® NOVA 3 Respirators do not
provide hearing protection. Earplugs
or earmus must be properly tted
when exposed to noise levels that
exceed the OSHA permissible
exposure levels.
RECOMMENDATION:
When using a RPB® NOVA 3 Supplied
Air Respirator. It is recommended to
use a Radex Airline Filter (04-900) and a
carbon monoxide monitor (08-200)
!WARNINGS! CONTINUED

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ANot for use in atmospheres
containing less than 19.5 percent
oxygen.
BNot for use in atmospheres
immediately dangerous to life or
health.
CDo not exceed maximum use
concentrations established by
regulatory standards
DAir-line respirators can be used only
when the respirators are supplied
with respirable air meeting the
requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D
or higher quality.
EUse only the pressure ranges and
hose lengths specied in the user’s
instructions
FDo not use powered air-purifying
respirators if airow is less than
4CFM (115lpm) for tight tting
facepieces or 6CFM (170lpm) for
hoods and/or helmets.
HFollow established cartridge and
canister change schedules or
observe ESLI to ensure that cartridge
and canisters are replaced before
breakthrough occurs.
IContains electrical parts which have
not been evaluated as an ignition
source in ammable or explosive
atmospheres.
JFailure to properly use and maintain
this product could result in injury or
death.
LFollow the manufacturer’s User’s
Instructions for changing cartridges,
canister and/or lters
MAll approved respirators shall be
selected, tted, used and maintained
in accordance with MSHA, OSHA,
and other applicable regulations.
NNever substitute, modify, add
or omit parts. use only exact
replacement parts in the
conguration as specied by the
manufacturer.
ORefer to user’s instructions,
and/or maintenance manuals
for information on use and
maintenance of these respirators.
PNIOSH does not evaluate respirators
for use as surgical masks.
SSpecial or critical user’s instructions
and/or specic limitations apply.
Refer to user’s Instruction page 9
(breathing air pressure table) before
donning.
NIOSH  CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

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AIR QUALITY
This respirator must be supplied
with clean breathable air at all times.
Breathable air must at least meet the
requirements for Type 1 gaseous air
described in the Compressed Gas
Association Commodity Specications
G.7.1 (Grade D or higher) and as
specied by Federal Law 42 CFR 84,
subpart J.84.141(b) and 29 CFR 1910.134
(i) the RPB® NOVA 3 does not purify air
or lter contaminants.
AIR SOURCE
SUPPLIED AIR
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. Always
use suitable after coolers / dryers with
lters and carbon monoxide alarms to
ensure clean breathable air is supplied
at all times. The air should be regularly
sampled to ensure that it meets Grade D
requirements.
BREATHING AIR SUPPLY
HOSES AND FITTINGS
RPB® air supply hoses and ttings
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 specied in the
breathing air pressure table on page 9.
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 owing through it.
!WARNING!
Failure to supply the minimum required
air pressure at the point of attachment
for the length of air supply hose 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 RPB® NOVA 3 Breathing Air Pressure
table on page 9 denes the air pressure
ranges needed to provide the respirator
with a volume of air which falls in the
required range of 6-15cfm or 170-425
Its/min.
!WARNING!
Make sure you understand the
Breathing Air Pressure table before
using this respirator.
1. Determine your air source
(column 1).
2. Identify your breathing tube
assembly (column 2).
3. Conrm the part number of the air
supply hose you are using (column
3).
4. Check your RPB® Safety Air Supply
Hose is within the correct length
(column 4).
5. Set the air pressure at the point
of attachment within the range
specied (column 6) for your
breathing tube assembly, hose
length and number of hose sections
(column 5).
Make sure air is owing through your
respirator when setting the air pressure.
RESPIRATOR OPERATION

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1.
Air Source
2.
Breathing Tube
Assembly and Flow
Control Devices
3.
Air Supply Hose
4.
Supply
Hose
Length (ft)
5.
Max
number
of
sections
6.
Pressure
Range
(PSIG
Air)
Portable or
Stationary
Compressor
NV2021B/NV2016
Flow Control
Valve assembly
NV2028 (25ft)
NV2029 (50ft)
NV2027 (100ft)
04-352-25-RZ (25ft)
04-352-50-RZ (50ft)
04-352-100-RZ
(100ft)
25
50
100
150
200
250
300
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
27-28
28-29
30-31
33-34
36-37
38-39
41-43
Portable or
Stationary
Compressor
NV2021B/4000-01
Cold Air Tube
Assembly
NV2028 (25ft)
NV2029 (50ft)
NV2027 (100ft)
04-352-25-RZ (25ft)
04-352-50-RZ (50ft)
04-352-100-RZ
(100ft)
25
50
100
150
200
250
300
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
55-56
56-57
60-62
65-67
70-72
77-78
80-82
Portable or
Stationary
Compressor
NV2021B/4000-20
Hot Air Tube
Assembly
NV2028 (25ft)
NV2029 (50ft)
NV2027 (100ft)
04-352-25-RZ (25ft)
04-352-50-RZ (50ft)
04-352-100-RZ
(100ft)
25
50
100
150
200
250
300
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
67-68
69-70
73-74
77-78
81-82
86-87
91-92
Portable or
Stationary
Compressor
NV2021B/03-500
Climate Control
Assembly
NV2028 (25ft)
NV2029 (50ft)
NV2027 (100ft)
04-352-25-RZ (25ft)
04-352-50-RZ (50ft)
04-352-100-RZ
(100ft)
25
50
100
150
200
250
300
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
50-80
55-85
60-95
65-95
70-100
75-100
85-100
BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE
This table lists air pressure ranges needed to provide the RPB® NOVA 3 with the
volume of air that falls within the required range of 6-15cfm or 170-425 lts/min
according to U.S government regulations.
SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USERS INSTRUCTIONS
!WARNING! The NOVA 3 Supplied Air Respirator must be supplied with respir-
able air meeting the requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.
Figure 2.1
Note: Please see Appendix A for other hose congurations.

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RESPIRATOR SETUP AND USE
Place 3 Tear O Lenses (N3-725) and
1 Outer Lens (N3-724) on top of each
other, make sure the tabs are folded the
same way.
Place RPB® Inner lens (NV3-722) into the
left of the Inner lens frame (NV3-723)
and work it round locating it into the
frame and nally clipping it into place
on the right.
To remove the Inner lens frame pull
frame from the visor hinge mount
rolling it round and then dislocate the
locating pins from the Visor latch mount.
Secure locating Inner lens frame pins
into visor latch mount rolling the frame
round the inner lens seal and securing it
onto the clips at the visor hinge mount.
INNER LENS
TEAR OFF AND OUTER LENSES
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.3
Figure 3.2
Figure 3.4

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Connect the Breathing Tube (NV2021B)
to the Helmet. This end is labelled
“Attach this end to helmet”. Turn anti
clockwise until tight.
Place the lenses onto the Lens Locator at
the centre of the visor (N3-726).
Thread on the loose running nut of the
Breathing Tube (NV2021B) on to the
Flow Control Device (e.g 03-101). Screw
the running nut in a clockwise direction
until tight.
Slide the lenses under the lens locators
that are positioned at the sides of the
visor.
TEAROFF AND OUTER LENSES CONTINUED
CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY
Figure 3.5
Figure 3.7
Figure 3.6
Figure 3.8
RESPIRATOR SETUP AND USE CONTINUED

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Connect the Breathing Air Supply Hose
to the point of attachment (04-900
Radex® Airline Filter) shown.
!WARNING! Make sure that the air
from the point of attachment is Grade
D or higher quality and meets OSHA
requirements.
Now connect the Breathing Air Supply
Hose to the Flow Control Device. Air
should be now owing through the
Respirator.
!WARNING! Check the air pressure at
the point of attachment is within the
range specied in column 6 of the
Breathing Air Pressure Table for the hose
length and amount of hose sections.
Make sure air is owing through your
respirator when setting the air pressure.
Figure 3.9 Figure 3.10

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Once you have set up, you are ready to t your RPB® NOVA 3 Supplied Air Respirator.
Firstly check inside the helmet to ensure that it is free of dust, dirt or contaminates.
DONNING YOUR HELMET
Adjust the Respirator Cape around your
body and fasten the snap hooks on each
side of the cape.
Adjust the Respirator padding size
by turning the ratchet knob located
under the cape collar at the back of the
respirator padding.
Pull the Inner Bib around your neck
and adjust the elastic cord to ensure a
snug t. This helps provide a barrier to
airborne contaminates.
Fold back cape, open the Inner Bib and
place your ngers on the Inner Bib and
the side of helmet at approximately ear
position. Lift the helmet and place onto
your head. Make sure air is owing into
the respirator prior to tting.
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.4
RESPIRATOR SETUP AND USE CONTINUED

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Fasten the NV2022 belt at waist or hip
level and adjust for comfort. Move the
Flow Control Device away from spine.
When you have nished working, leave the work area wearing the respirator with air
owing into the helmet. Once outside the contaminated area remove the respirator
and disconnect the air supply hose.
Re check the air pressure and adjust
if necessary. With air ow into your
respirator you are now ready to enter
the work area.
DOFFING YOUR HELMET
CLICK
!WARNING! NEVER remove your Respirator while you are in the work areas
as this may result in serious injury or death.
Figure 4.5 Figure 4.6

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The covers can be removed from the
padding and washed in a conventional
washing machine or with light
detergent and water.
The side padding is mounted on a hinge
and can be removed by pulling away
from the helmet.
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, CLEANING
AND STORAGE
As the RPB® NOVA 3 Supplied Air
Respirator has a limited service life, a
regular inspection and replacement
programme must be conducted. Before
using the Respirator all parts should
be inspected for damage or wear and
tear. Replace all worn or damaged
parts immediately. Use only parts and
components that are part of the NIOSH
approved respirator assembly. Refer to
Parts and Accessories section on pages
21-25 part numbers.
!WARNING!
Do not clean this respirator with
volatile chemicals.
HELMET AND LININGS
Figure 5.1 Figure 5.2

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To remove the Head Liner, rst remove
the 4 clips (a) then lift out. To clean, rinse
in a light detergent and water, or place
in a conventional washing machine. Do
not clean with volatile e chemicals.
The inside of the helmet can be wiped
clean with a liquid detergent.
Remove Head Liner padding from the
head liner, the padding can be washed
or disposed. The padding is secured
with hook fasteners.
Remove rear Pad
a
Figure 5.3
Figure 5.5
Figure 5.4
Figure 5.6

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LENSES AND LENS GASKETS
AIR SUPPLY HOSE
BREATHING TUBE ASSEMBLY
Check Inner Lens Gasket (NV3-721)
and the Inner Lens Frame (NV3-723)
for splits, cracks or wear and tear.
Replace any damaged or worn parts
immediately with RPB® Safety genuine
parts. The Inner Gasket and Inner Lens
fame can be sponged with warm water
and a gentle detergent, rinsed and air
dried.
The air supply hose should be inspected
for cuts, cracks, blisters and signs of
abrasion. Make sure the ttings are
rmly crimped to the hose and air
cannot escape. Make sure the hose has
not been crushed or kinked. Replace the
hose immediately if there are any signs
of damage. Do not run water through
the inside of the hose. Clean the Quick
Disconnect Couplings with an air blow
down gun to remove any sand or dirt
that may jam the coupler.
Inspect the Breathing Tube NV2021B for
splits or excessive wear. Check that the
tting are secured into the tube and are
not allowing any air to escape. Replace
the tube as soon as signs of damage
or excessive wear become evident. Do
not remove the foam that is inside the
Breathing Tube as it reduces the noise
level of the incoming air.
!WARNING!
USE ONLY RPB® SAFETY AIR
SUPPLY HOSES.
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, CLEANING
AND STORAGE CONTINUED

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VISOR ASSEMBLY
There is an Allen Key mounted in the padding connector. Rotate the Allen Key out of
the holder then pull down to remove.
To remove the Visor, undo the hinge
lock (NV3-727-2) and slide back, this
will expose the hinge pin to remove the
Visor.
The Hinge Mount (NV3-727) and Latch
Mount (NV3-728) can be removed using
the Allen Key.
Figure 5.7
Figure 5.9Figure 5.8

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STORAGE
After you have used the respirator,
hang it up by the hand strap in a clean
environment, this will help keep the
inside free of contaminants.
After the respirator components have
been cleaned and inspected, place them
in a plastic bag or an airtight container.
Store respirator parts away from
excessive heat, dust, cold, moisture and
harmful chemicals.
Figure 5.10 Figure 5.11
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, CLEANING
AND STORAGE CONTINUED

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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
!WARNING! Use only parts and components that are part of the NIOSH
approved respirator assembly. The use of non RPB® parts voids the NIOSH
approval of the entire respirator assembly.
Helmet Components
Figure 7.2
Padding System
Figure 7.6
Visor and Lenses
Figure 7.3
Respirator Capes
Figure 7.5
Filtration & Monitoring
Please refer to RPB Catalog
Breathing Tube &
Flow Control Devices
Figure 7.4
Figure 7.1
Air Supply Hose
Figure 7.7