RPB PX4 AIR PAPR User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION 3
PAPR COMPONENT CONCEPT 5
WARNINGS 6
RESPIRATOR OPERATIONS 8
PAPR SETUP AND USE 10
APPARATUS CLASSIFICATION AND PROTECTION FACTOR 18
RESPIRATOR OPERATIONS CONTINUED 19
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA 21
TROUBLE SHOOTING 22
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 24
PARTS LIST 25
CONTENTS
Read all instructions and warnings before using this product.
Keep this manual for future reference.
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INTRODUCTION
The RPB® PX4 AIR is approved in two
congurations, 03-911 to EN 12941:
1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 as a
Powered Air Purifying Respirator Fan
Unit only when used in conjunction with
the following Respirators:
- Nova 3 Respirator - (EN 12941:
1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH3
P R SL)
- Z3 Welding Respirator - (EN
12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2:
2008 TH2 P R SL)
- Z-LINK Respirator - (EN 12941:
1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH3
P R SL)
This Respirator System is intended to
be used only in conjunction with an
“Organised Respiratory Protection
Program” which complies with the
Requirements of National and Local
Governments.
The RPB® PX4 AIR belt mounted
assembly consists of a motor/blower
unit, high eciency lter, waist belt and
lithium ion battery pack. The motor/
blower unit draws ambient air through
its high eciency lter and supplies
air to the headgear via a breathing
tube. The blower unit is equipped with
automatic ow control; the motor
speed is monitored and regulated
during operation to compensate for the
charge state of the battery pack and
the increasing level of airow resistance
caused by lter blocking. Should the
airow fall below the minimum ow rate
an audible alarm will sound and the fan
indicator light bar will turn red and ash
on the control panel. The user should
leave the work area immediately should
this occur. In like manner, the Battery
indicator bar will turn red and sound
the audible alarm when the battery has
approximately 10 -15 minutes of charge
left, to give sucient warning to the
wearer that the power will shut o soon.
When selecting a Powered Air Purifying
Respirator (PAPR), the following factors
need to be considered:
1. Possible occurrence of
explosive atmosphere.
2. Types of pollutants.
3. Concentrations.
4. Intensity of work.
5. All other protective
requirements other than
respiratory.
All risk analysis should be carried out
by a person trained to make suitable
decisions on these matters.
The RPB® PX4 AIR has been designed
for use in atmospheres that are NOT
IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR
HEALTH (IDLH).
The RPB® PX4 AIR 03-911 are approved
to EN 12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008
TH2/TH3 P R SL for use in environments

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where hazards are known and
characterized and oxygen deciency is
not present. It is only approved in the
congurations indicated on page 4 of
the manual. Refer to the Instruction
Manual provided with the appropriate
RPB® Respirators for more information.
Note: the EN 12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2:
2008 standard is a requirement for lose
tting respirators such as helmets and face
shields (03-911) and the 12942: 1998 + A1:
2004 + A2: 2008 standard is a requirement
for tight tting respirators such as full
face masks and half face masks (03-912
Low Flow). For more information on the
respirator refer to the specic Respirators
User Instruction Manual.
Service Life of HE Filter,
Prelter and Spark Arrestor
The HE lter should be replaced if the
airow alarm is activated, or the ow
indicator reading falls below the 6cfm
(170 slpm) for the 03-911 and 4.2cfm
(120 slpm) for 03-912 minimum airow.
The HE lter should also be replaced
if there is damage to the lter media,
such as a tear or puncture, etc… or the
lter media becomes wet. The PX4 AIR is
approved to only be used with genuine
RPB® lter cartridges.
The Prelter is recommended to be
replaced when it is dirty or damaged
or at the same time as the HE Filter. The
Spark Arrestor should be replaced if
it becomes damaged or clogged with
debris.
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.
APPROVAL
The RPB® PX4 AIR meets the
requirements of the European
Community Directive
89/686/EEC, (Personal Protective
Equipment Device).
The RPB® PX4 AIR is approved as an EN
12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH2/
TH3 P R SL Respirator by:
Apave Sudeurope SAS (0082)
8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza
CS 60193
13322 Marseille Cedex 16
France
Under Article 10 and the quality systems
are approved under Article 11b by
INSPEC International (0194)
Salford University Business Park
56 Leslie Hough Way

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PAPR COMPONENT CONCEPT
The RPB® PX4 AIR is part 3 of the 3 main components that constitute a respirator (Note
the T100 has been used in the below diagram as an example):
Figure 1.1
!WARNING! Failure to use genuine parts and components that are part of the
approved respirator assembly will void the approval of the entire respirator
assembly.
Respirator Hood
Breathing Tube Assembly
Air Supply
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2
3

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!WARNINGS!
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 of the RPB®
PX4 AIR.
2. Before using this respirator ensure
your employer has determined
that airborne contaminant
concentrations do not exceed
those allowed by applicable
National and Local Government
regulations and recommendations
for Power Air Purifying Respirator.
Government 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 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 EN
12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008
TH2/TH3 P R SL approved respirator
assembly. The use of non RPB®
parts voids the EN 12941: 1998 +
A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH2/TH3 P R
SL approval of the entire respirator
assembly.
5. Inspect all components daily for
signs of damage or wear that may
reduce the level of protection
originally provided.
6. Do not wear this respirator until
you have passed a complete
physical exam, maybe including a
lung X-ray conducted by qualied
medical personnel.
7. Improper use of this respirator
may cause injury or death.
Improper use may also cause life
threatening delayed lung disease
such as silicosis, pneumoconiosis or
asbestosis.
8. This respirator, when properly tted
and used, signicantly reduces but
does not completely eliminate the
breathing of contaminants by the
respirator wearer.
9. DO NOT use this respirator 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 respirator.
Follow all procedures for conned
space entry, operation and exit as
dened in applicable National and
Local Government regulations and
recommendations.

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10. The RPB® PX4 AIR PAPR is not
intrinsically safe. Do not use
in ammable or explosive
atmospheres. Doing so may result
in serious injury or death.
Always correctly use and maintain
the lithium ion battery packs.
Failure to do so may cause re or
explosion or could adversely aect
the respirator performance and
result in injury, sickness or death.
- Do not charge batteries with
unapproved chargers, in
enclosed cabinets without
ventilation, in hazardous
locations, or near sources of
high heat.
- Do not immerse in water or
other liquids.
- Do not use, charge, or
store batteries outside the
recommended temperature
limits.
11. LEAVE WORK AREA 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.
- When the Warning Alarm
Sounds
12. The materials that the respirator
is made of may create static
electricity under low humidity. For
more information on this, please
call our Customer Care Team on
1-866-494-4599 or visit rpbsafety.
com.
13. For information on the Respirators’
head protection properties
i.e. EN397, please refer to the
respective Respirator’s Instruction
Manual.
14. For information on the Respirators’
hearing protection properties
i.e. EN352, please refer to the
respective Respirator’s Instruction
Manual.
15. For information on the Respirators’
eye protection properties i.e.
EN166, please refer to the
respective Respirator’s Instruction
Manual.
16. Incorrect use could be dangerous.
Caution should be taken for the
possibility of looped hoses and/or
cables becoming caught up.
17. At very high work rates the
pressure in the device may become
negative at peak inhalation ow.
18. Power o state gives little or no
respiratory protection and this is
considered an abnormal situation.
In the power o state a rapid
build-up of carbon dioxide and
depletion of oxygen within the
hood may occur.
!WARNINGS! CONTINUED

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RESPIRATOR OPERATIONS
Unpacking
Inspect the package contents for
shipping damage and ensure all
components are present. The product
should be inspected before each
use following the procedures in the
inspection and cleaning section of this
Instruction Manual.
Battery Pack
The battery pack must be inspected
before each time it is charged. If there
are any cracks or evidence of damage
to the case do not charge the battery
pack. All batteries must be disposed of
in a correct and responsible manner,
in accordance with local government
ordinances.
Before using the RPB® PX4 AIR make
sure that the battery is fully charged, as
per the following instruction steps on
page 10.
Note: For problems with the Battery
Pack, see the Trouble Shooting section
on Page 22.
High Eciency (HE) Filter
Before unpacking the 03-985 HE lter
make sure that the sealed plastic
packaging is still intact. Once the
seal is broken the lter is exposed to
the environment and may become
contaminated. Before inserting the lter
make sure that the following points are
checked:
1. Check the Fan unit is switched o
and the fan is not running before
opening the Door.
2. Inspect the lter for tears or any
sign of damage to the lter media.
3. Inspect the seal on the back side of
the lter is clean and free of cuts or
distortions.
Equipment Marking
The RPB PX4 and its lters are marked in
accordance with the EN 12941: 1998 +
A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH2/TH3 P R SL.
TH1, TH2, and TH3 – Indicate the class
designation for complete device.
P, R, and SL – reusable Particle Filter
against liquid and solid particles.
A1, B1, E1 and A2 Gas Filter class
designation
(Note: the “A”, “B” and “E” indicates that
the lter provides protection against
organic. Inorganic and acid gases, as per
the standard and the number following
the letter indicates the lter capacity).
Note: see table 1-1 on page 18 for
details on the lter selection.
There are two models of the PX4 AIR:
03-911 - Standard air ow - light gray
fan cover
03-912 - Low ow model for tight tting
respirators - Dark Gray fan cover and
model label on back.

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Markings and Symbols on
the Equipment
- Read all instructions before
use.
Li-Ion - Lithium Polymer Batteries.
- Batteries shall be disposed
of as electronic waste.
- Recycle
- RoHS compliant.
ALARMS AND DEVICE
WARNINGS
Filter Blockage
A pulsing alarm sounds when the
airow to the hood falls below the
minimum requirement of 170slpm
(180slpm Nominal) for 03-911 and
120slpm (130slpm Nominal) for 03-912
more than 5-10 seconds in duration.
Battery Level
A pulsing alarm sounds when
approximately 10-15 minutes of charge
is left in the battery. Power the unit o
and remove the battery (in a safe area)
and place on the charger. If you have
a second battery you can connect it to
the device to continue operation. The
continuous alarm will also sound if the
battery is overheating.
Alarm volume is 85 dBA at 4”(104mm).
Note: When the alarm sounds it is
recommended that you leave the work
area immediately. Once outside of the
work area power the unit down and
resolve the problem.
When the alarm sounds there will be a
vibration activated as well. This will help
notify the operator of the warning even
in noisy environments or when using
hearing protection.

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PAPR SETUP AND USE
To remove the battery from the
charging station, press the release latch
on the bottom of the battery and lift the
battery from the station.
Fit the battery to the charging station by
connecting the left side and rotate the
battery down and latch into place.
Follow the indicators from left to right
on the front of the charging station to
know the status of the charge process.
The triangle warning light will indicate
if there is problem charging. When all
three lights display green, the battery is
fully charged.
Connect the Power Pack to the charging
station. Connect the Power Pack to the
Mains Electrical Source (110 - 240v),
charging will begin.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Figure 1.1
Figure 1.3
Figure 1.2
Figure 1.4