SEA Sundstrom SR200 User manual

SR200 with filters Copyright © 2013 by The S.E.A. Group 1

SR200 with filters Copyright © 2013 by The S.E.A. Group 2
Companion module:
Sundström SR200 FULL FACE RESPIRATOR —
HOW TO…
Related material:
Sundström FILTERS

SR200 with filters Copyright © 2013 by The S.E.A. Group 3
About your SR200 full face respirator:
What is it?
A full face mask is really two masks: an inner
mask that fits over your nose and mouth, and an
outer mask that covers the rest of your face and
your eyes. The inner mask makes sure that only
clean air reaches your lungs. The outer mask
features a clear visor that lets you see your
surroundings without getting your eyes and skin
in contact with the atmosphere.
Therefore, a full face mask provides breathing
protection and face/eye protection at the same
time.
How does it work?
The full face mask body is made of soft silicone
material. It has a fitting for attaching filters or a
supplied air connection. It also comprises an
inhalation valve, one or two exhalation valves,
and a head harness for holding the respirator
securely against the face.
The sealing rims around the inner mask and
outer mask are designed to prevent air from
leaking into the respirator. It is important to
keep the rims clean and intact at all times.
The valves (also called membranes) ensure that
the air is inhaled through the filter, and that no
outside air leaks into the mask as you breathe.
Why silicone?
Silicone masks are made for daily work or long-
term wear, that is, in work places where you use
the respirator for most of the time. They are
comfortable, and very soft against your face. In
addition, a silicone respirator is largely non-
allergenic and minimises perspiration along the
sealing rim.

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Where can the SR200 be used?
Your SR200 full face respirator can be fitted with
particle (dust) filters, gas filters, or combined
dust and gas filters. Provided you are using the
correct filter or filters, your half mask can be
used for:
•Nuisance dust and aerosols
•Harmful dust and aerosols
•Gas and vapour
•Viruses and bacteria
•Mould and fibre
IMPORTANT: filter choice depends on the type
of hazard.
•Particle filters do NOT protect against
gas and vapour.
•Gas filters do NOT protect against
particles.
•Certain gas filters protect ONLY against
certain gases and vapours.
Where should you NOT use the SR200?
There are a few situations where your full face
respirator with filters should not be used. In
many of these situations, filter protection is
inadequate, and you will need an external air
supply:
•In oxygen-deficient areas (that is, there
is not enough oxygen in the air for
human breathing).
•If the contaminant is unknown.
•Where the atmosphere is Immediately
Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH).
•Where the concentration of the hazard is
too great to use a half mask or filter
protection according to your local laws
and regulations.
•If you have a beard, moustache,
sideburns, whiskers, stubble, severe
acne or other skin conditions that could
interfere with the face seal.
•If you have asthma or other respiratory
problems.

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One mask — one user
Your mask is a personal item. Do not share
masks with others, and always store your own
respirator in a place where it can’t be mixed up
with other masks.
The best way to keep track of your own mask is
to use masks fitted with an ID tag. The tag makes
sure that your mask won’t be mistaken for
someone else’s.
The SR200 is fitted with a slot (below the air
inlet) where you can fasten a barcode or ID tag.
Before fitting the respirator:
•Make sure your face is clean shaven and
washed.
•Check the mask and visor for cracks and
other defects.
•Ensure that the mask is clean and dry.
•Check that the filter/cartridge is properly
fitted.
•Make sure that you are using the correct
filter/cartridge.
•Perform a leakage test.
Tell your supervisor IMMEDIATELY if…
•you experience any problems breathing
through your respirator.
•you have troubles wearing the respirator
together with other safety gear (hardhat,
goggles, ear muffs etc.)
•you notice any damage to the mask.
•the leakage test doesn’t work.
•you are unsure of use or maintenance of
the respirator.
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