Sperian SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit S-Series User manual
SPERIAN
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit™
S-Series
Full Facepiece Air Purifying Respirator
Operation and Maintenance Manual
WARNING
DO NOT USE this respirator until you completely read and understand
this instruction manual. You are required to inspect the respirator pri-
or to putting it into eld service. Please refer to the inspection proce-
dures in this manual. Failure to comply with this warning may result in
personal injury, illness, or death.
NIOSH APPROVED—SEE SEPARATE APPROVAL LABEL
AN ISO 9001
REGISTERED
COMPANY
©Copyright July 2008 All Rights Reserved
SPERIAN Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
P/N 622094 Rev. G 03/09
SPERIAN Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Toll-Free 888.APR.SCBA or 714.545.0410
Fax 714.850.0299
www.sperianprotection.com
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Table of Contents
NIOSH CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ......................... 3
I. INTRODUCTION......................................... 3
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................. 3
III. DESCRIPTION ......................................... 4
IV. PARTS LIST ........................................... 7
V. HOW TO INSTALL CHEMICAL CARTRIDGES
AND PARTICULATE FILTERS .........................11
A. Mercury Vapor Cartridges ...........................11
B. Particulate Filters .................................11
C. Cartridge/Filter Installation ......................... 12
VI. HOW TO DON THE RESPIRATOR ........................ 12
VII. HOW TO FIT CHECK THE RESPIRATOR .................. 13
A. Positive Pressure Fit Check ........................ 13
B. Negative Pressure Fit Check ....................... 13
VIII. HOW TO USE THE RESPIRATOR........................ 14
IX. HOW TO DOFF THE RESPIRATOR ....................... 14
X. CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE SERVICE LIFE
AND REPLACEMENT ............................... 14
XI. PARTICULATE FILTER SERVICE LIFE
AND REPLACEMENT ............................... 14
XII. MAINTENANCE....................................... 15
A. Inspection ...................................... 15
B. Cleaning ....................................... 15
XIII. INSPECTION ........................................ 16
XIV. REPAIR............................................. 17
XV. STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
XVI. SHIPMENT .......................................... 17
XVII. OVERHAUL FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
XVIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION........................... 18
XIX. WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY............... 18
XX. INSPECTION TABLE................................... 19
XXI. REPAIR TABLE....................................... 20
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NIOSH APPROVAL CAUTIONS AND LIMITIONS
A - Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B - Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C - Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulartory
standards.
H - Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to
ensure that cartridges and canisters are replaced before breakthrough occurs.
J - Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or
death.
L - Follow the User’s Instructions for changing cartridges, canisters and/or lters.
M - All approved respirators shall be selected, tted, used, and maintained in
accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
N - Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts
in the conguration as specied by the manufacturer.
O - Refer to Users Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on
use and maintenance of these respirators.
P - NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
S - Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specic use limitations apply. Refer
to User’s Instructions before donning.
I. INTRODUCTION
This manual provides instructions for the use and maintenance of the Sperian
Respiratory Protection’s SURVIVAIR®Opti-Fit™full facepiece air purifying respira-
tor. This manual is applicable to Opti-Fit Models 7520, 7620, 7720, 7521, 7621,
7721, which have threaded cartridge/lter connectors, and Models 7570, 7670,
and 7770, which have bayonet cartridge/lter connectors. You must read and
understand this manual and be trained in the proper use of the respirator
before wearing it in a contaminated atmosphere.
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The Warnings, Cautions, and Notes contained in this manual have the following
signicance.
WARNING
Maintenance or operating procedures and techniques that may result in
personal injury, illness, or death if not carefully followed.
CAUTION
Maintenance or operating procedures and techniques that may result in damage
to equipment and/or minor to moderate personal injury if not carefully followed.
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NOTE
Maintenance or operating procedures and techniques or information consid-
ered important enough to emphasize.
III. DESCRIPTION
The SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit air purifying respirator consists of a full facepiece made
of pliable silicone rubber with two connectors for attaching particulate lters, gas
and vapor cartridges, and cartridge/lter combinations as required for specic con-
taminant protection.
WARNING
• The employer is responsible for establishing that this respirator is suit-
able for the user’s application.
• Sperian cannot predict what will happen to this respirator in every po-
tential environment. Materials can be chemically attacked if exposed to
the wrong environment and may exhibit excessive corrosion or other
forms of damage. Permeation or penetration of gases, liquids, or par-
ticles through the materials could be excessive. Extremes of tempera-
ture might cause thermal degradation. Each of these things, or a combi-
nation of them, could create conditions in which this Sperian respirator
would be dangerous to use.
• Before entering a hazardous environment while wearing this respirator,
you must conduct safe, scientic tests to determine if the environment
could render the equipment unsafe. Results of this testing should be
well documented. Seek the help of a certied safety professional or
industrial hygienist. DO NOT USE this equipment if the user would be
endangered in any way through environmentally induced degradation
of the materials in the apparatus.
• All persons using this Sperian breathing apparatus must be made
aware of its limitations. We cannot be responsible for any damage to
property, personal injury, or death in which environmental exposure is
a contributing factor.
• Do not use this respirator in environments where the concentrations
of contaminants are unknown or are immediately dangerous to life or
health (IDLH). IDLH atmospheres are dened as:
a. Those which the wearer could not breathe for short periods.
b. Those from which the wearer could not escape without the aid of
the respirator.
c. Those which have an immediate or delayed adverse effect on
health.
• This respirator must be worn and used as specied in instructions.
• Do not use this respirator if you have health or respiratory problems as
identied by 29 CFR 1910.134 (appendix C) medical evaluation ques-
tionaire or by a medical professional.
• Do not use this respirator without the appropriate Sperian cartridges
and/or lters securely attached onto the facepiece. Always read car-
tridge labels prior to use and be certain that you have cartridges and/or
lters that will provide the required protection. This respirator must be
used for protection against only those air contaminants listed on the air
purifying cartridge, lter, and/or the NIOSH approval label. Respirators
labeled for protection against particulates only shall not be used for
gases/vapors. Respirators labeled for protection against gases/vapors
only shall not be used for particulates.
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WARNING—Continued
• Do not use this respirator at ambient temperatures above 130°F (55°C).
• Do not use this respirator where environmental conditions could cause
the respirator facepiece to be dislodged or slip.
• Immediately return to a non-contaminated area if:
a. You taste or smell contaminants, or if your eyes, nose, or throat
become irritated.
b. Breathing becomes difcult.
c. The air you are breathing becomes uncomfortably warm.
d. You feel nauseous or dizzy.
e. The facepiece moves, slips, or leaks.
• This respirator does not protect exposed areas of the body. Some con-
taminants can be absorbed directly through the skin while others may
irritate exposed areas.
• This respirator does not provide protection from hazardous rays or
harmful noise. Always wear proper head and ear protection.
• This respirator does not supply oxygen and must not be used in atmo-
spheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen by volume.
• This respirator must not be used underwater, for fumigation, interior
structural re ghting, abrasive blasting operations, or in areas where
high heat, sparks, or ames could contact the respirator.
• This respirator must be used in conjunction with a written respirator
program meeting the requirements of the OSHA Standard for Respira-
tory Protection, 29 CFR 1910.134, available from the U.S. Department
of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The program
must include procedures for evaluating air contaminants and selecting
appropriate respirators; procedures for proper use of respirators; pro-
cedures for testing the facepiece-to-face t of respirators; procedures
for cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, maintaining, and storing respira-
tors; procedures for determining if workers are physically and medi-
cally capable of wearing respirators; and procedures for trainingem-
ployees in the use and care of respirators and in recognizing hazards
associated with contaminants in the work place.
• Do not wear this respirator if a satisfactory facepiece-to-face t, as
determined by a qualitative or quantitative t test, cannot be obtained.
See ANSI Z88.2, latest issue, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, latest edition.
Beards, stubble, or sideburns will prevent a good facepiece seal, and
facial hair may interfere with valve function. Do not use this respirator
unless you are clean shaven. Absence of one or both dentures can seri-
ously affect the t of the respirator.
• This respirator will reduce, but will not eliminate the inhalation of con-
taminants. Some sensitive individuals may experience health problems
when exposed to even minute amounts of contaminants. This respira-
tor will not prevent health problems for those individuals. Where sus-
pected cancer-causing contaminants are present, positive-pressure
supplied-air respirators will provide higher protection levels.
• Persons sensitized can have a severe reaction to chemicals at levels
well below accepted health levels such as the OSHA Permissible Expo-
sure Limit (PEL), ACGIH® Threshold Limit Value (TLV), or NIOSH Rec-
ommended Exposure Limits (REL). Isocyanates are potent
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WARNING—Continued
sensitizers. Use positive pressure supplied air respirators to provide
better protection from these chemicals. Do not use this respirator if
you have been sensitized from previous exposure or believe that you
may be sensitive or allergic to any chemical (e.g., isocyanates, latex,
etc.) until you obtain clearance from a medical doctor.
• Use of components other than those listed on the NIOSH approval label
and in this manual, or as authorized by Sperian, or modication of this
respirator in any manner will void the NIOSH certication and invali-
dates all Sperian’s warranties for the respirator.
• Always read and follow the instructions listed in the Material Safety
Data Sheet for the chemicals that are present in the work area.
• Do not use if you have a preexisting skin condition (for example, follicu-
litus or vitiligo) until you obtain clearance from a medical doctor.
• This respirator must be worn and used as specied in Sperian’s instruc-
tions. No respirator can provide complete protection from all condi-
tions. Use extreme care for emergency conditions.
• Some individuals are sensitive to chemicals (e.g., isocyanates, latex, oil
mists, etc.) or may have some type of respiratory disorder (e.g. asthma,
chronic obstructive airway disease, etc.). If you are sensitive to any
chemical or have a respiratory disorder, you may have a severe reac-
tion at contaminant levels well below accepted health levels, such as
the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), ACGIH®Threshold Limit
Value (TLV), or the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits (REL). Many
chemicals (e.g., isocyanates, mercury, etc.) have no physical warning
properties and you cannot taste or smell the contaminants even though
they may be present in the respirator facepiece. This respirator will re-
duce, but will not eliminate the possibility of contaminants entering the
facepiece and causing a severe reaction. Do not use this respirator un-
til you obtain clearance from a medical doctor.
• Do not alter or modify any respiratory product.
• If this respirator will be used during welding, it is the user’s responsibil-
ity to obtain the proper equipment for protection against sparks, optical
radiation, and impact. This respirator will not protect you against these
hazards.
• Users must clean and maintain this respirator only in accordance with
Sperian’s instructions. Accessories not offered by Sperian may de-
grade performance, and will void NIOSH certication.
• The respirator facepiece assembly contains natural rubber latex which
may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Discontinue use if
you experience an allergic reaction.
• Discontinue use if you experience skin irritation or discoloration.
• This product may provide less than adequate protection if improperly
used, which may result in personal injury, illness, or death.
• For use by trained, qualied personnel only.
• Routinely used respirators must be inspected before and after each
use. Stored emergency respirators must be inspected after each use
and at least once every 30 days. A written record must be kept of in-
spections of emergency respirators.
• FAILURE TO OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
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IV. PARTS LIST (See Figure 1)
ITEM QTY P/N DESCRIPTION
1a 1 702009 Headstrap, TPE
1b 1 702089 Headnet, Mesh, Opti-Fit
2 1 962157 Small Skirt, Silicone
1 962167 Medium Skirt, Silicone
1 962177 Large Skirt, Silicone
3 1 702007 Lens
4 1 962031 Upper Rim
5 1 962037 Lower Rim
6 2 839102 Screw
7 Pkg. of 6 B140001 Inhalation Valve
8a Pkg. of 2 702036 Connector, Bayonet (Incl. 2 Twin Seals)
8b Pkg. of 2 702035 Connector, Threaded (Incl. 2 Twin Seals)
9 Pkg. of 10 702037 Twin Seal
10 Pkg. of 4 B140005 Exhalation Valve
11 1 820261 O-ring
12 1 702003 Nozzle
13 1 702004 Cover
14 2 962090 Valve Holder
15 1 702023 Nose Cup
16 2 702016 Short Buckle Strap, TPE
17 3 702012 Long Buckle Strap, TPE
18 5 702011 Buckle
19 5 702008 Ring
20 Pkg. of 2 780074 Filter Holder, 7000 Series
21 Pkg. of 2 B140074 Filter Holder, S-Series
22 1 780079 Filter Retainer, 7000 Series
23 1 140079 Filter Retainer, Threaded
24 1 910452 Christolube Lubricant
25 S-Series Cartridges—See Tables 1
26 S-Series Filters—See Tables 2
27 7000 Series Cartridges─See Table 2
28 7000 Series Filters─See Table 2
29 1 54140217 Strap, Mesh, Harness
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Note: Quantities in parentheses are for headnet conguration only.
Optional Accessories
702019 Peel-away Lens Cover, Tinted (25)
702028 Peel-away Lens Cover, Clear (25)
962260 Spectacles Kit
951015 1 oz. Lens Anti-Fog Solution
951016 16 oz. Lens Anti-Fog Solution
981803 Wipe, Anti-Fog (Box of 100)
702031 Neckstrap Kit
702030 Headstrap Kit, Black Silicone
702031 Neckstrap Kit
702090 Headnet Kit
NOTE
Use only components with the part numbers listed on the NIOSH
approval label. Use of any other components will void the approval.
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Figure 1. Opti-Fit APR with Headstrap (S-Series Version)
Figure 1. Opti-Fit APR with Headstrap (S-Series Version)
NOTE
Use only components with the part numbers listed on the NIOSH approval
label. Use of any other components will void the approval.
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Table 1. Cartridges and Filters (S-Series)
(See NIOSH Approval Label for Specific Contaminants)
MODEL FILTERS
1050 P100
1060 Filter Pad, N95
1070 Filter Pad, N99/R95
1190 P100 Slimline
MODEL CARTRIDGES
100100 Organic Vapors
100200 Acid Gases
100300 Organic Vapors and Acid Gases
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Figure 2. Opti-Fit APR with Headnet
Figure 2. Opti-Fit APR with Headnet
Table 1. Cartridges and Filters (Threaded Style)
(See NIOSH Approval Label for Specic Contaminants)
MODEL FILTERS
1050 P100
1060 Filter Pad, N95
1070 Filter Pad, N99/R95
1190 P100 Slimline
1195 P100 Disk
MODEL CARTRIDGES
100100 Organic Vapors
100200 Acid Gases
100300 Organic Vapors and Acid Gases
100400 Ammonia and Methylamine
100600 Mercury Vapor and Chlorine
100800 Multi-contaminant
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1051 Combination Organic Vapors and P100
1052 Combination Acid Gases and P100
1053 Combination Organic Vapors, Acid Gases, and P100
1054 Combination Ammonia, Methylamine, and P100
1056 Combination Mercury Vapor, Chlorine, and P100
1058 Combination Multi-contaminant and P100
Table 2. Cartridges and Filters (Bayonet Style)
(See NIOSH Approval Label for Specic Contaminants)
MODEL FILTERS
7860 Filter Pad, N95
7870 Filter Pad, N99/R95
7850 P100
7890 P100 Slimline
MODEL CARTRIDGES
7801 Organic Vapors
7802 Acid Gases
7803 Organic Vapors and Acid Gases
7804 Ammonia and Methylamine
7808 Multi-contaminant
7851 Combination Organic Vapors and P100
7852 Combination Acid Gases and P100
7853 Combination Organic Vapors, Acid Gases, and P100
7854 Combination Ammonia, Methylamine, and P100
7858 Combination Multi-contaminant and P100
WARNING
Following is a partial list of materials for which these respirators MUST
NOT be used. This list is far from complete. Contact Sperian for informa-
tion on other materials. The failure to comply with this warning may lead
to personal injury, illness, or death.
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Acroline Carbonyls Hydrogen Selenide Ozone
Aniline Cyanogen Methanol Phosgene
Arsine Dimethylaniline Phosphine
Boron Hydrides Dimethyl Sulfate Methylene
Chloride, Methyl
Bromide, Methyl
Chloride
Phosphorous Trichloride
Bromine Ethyl Cyanide Nitro Compounds:
Nitrogen Ox-
idesNitroglycerin-
NitrobenzeneNi-
tromethane
Stibine
Carbon Dioxide Fluorine Sulfur Chloride
Carbon Monoxide Hydrogen Cyanide Vinyl Chloride
V. HOW TO INSTALL CHEMICAL CARTRIDGES AND PARTICULATE FILTERS
A. Mercury Vapor Cartridges
Special or Critical User’s Instructions: The mercury vapor cartridges incorporate
passive end-of-service-life indicators (ESLIs). Each ESLI, yellow in color when
new, turns to gray when exposed to mercury vapor. Do not use these cartridges
unless you can distinguish between the safe and discard colors of the ESLI. The
indicators must be visible when wearing the respirator without having to manipu-
late either the facepiece or the indicator. If the indicator cannot be seen, do not
wear the respirator. The cartridges must be replaced when the ESLIs change color
from yellow to gray, when the ESLIs become dirty or damaged, after 30 days of
use, or if removed from their original packaging and not used within 30 days. Never
enter or remain in a hazardous atmosphere if one or more of the ESLIs is gray.
B. Particulate Filters
Before using a particulate lter, you must conrm the atmosphere is non-IDLH
and not oxygen decient, the contaminant is a particulate hazard, and you must
determine the hazard ratio (hazard concentration/exposure limit). If the hazard
ratio is less than 10, you may use a half mask respirator with a lter efciency of
95% or higher. If the hazard ratio is less than 20, you may use a full facepiece
respirator with a lter efciency of 95% or higher. If the hazard ratio is less than
100, you may use a full facepiece respirator with a lter efciency of 99% or higher.
If the hazard ratio is greater than 100, you must use another type of respirator.
N-series lters must only be used for non-oil containing aerosols or particulates.
R or P-series lters can be used if the atmosphere contains oil (e.g., lubricants,
cutting uids, glycerin, etc.). An R-series lter used in an oil containing atmosphere
must be replaced after each 8-hour work shift. A P-series lter can be used for
more than one 8-hour work shift. Please refer to section XI, Particulate Filter Ser-
vice Life, for important additional information.
Refer to NIOSH Guide to the Selection and Use of Particulate Respirators Certied Un-
der 42CFR84 for additional guidelines on use limitations for lters.
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WARNING
Filters improperly used or improperly assembled to the facepiece could
cause leakage, which could lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
C. Cartridge/Filter Installation
1. Ensure that you have the correct cartridge and/or lter type for the contami-
nants in your work area. If you are not sure, consult your supervisor or safety
professional.
2. Install bayonet style cartridges or P100 lters by matching the alignment
marks located on the cartridge or lter with the small lug or connector locking
hook on the bayonet connector. Press the cartridge or lter into the facepiece
and turn clockwise until it stops. Install threaded style cartridges or P100
lters by threading them onto the facepiece connectors and hand-tightening.
Do not overtighten.
3. If using lter pads, insert the appropriate pad into the lter retainer so that the
side stamped with the model number will face toward the facepiece when in-
stalled. Completely snap the lter retainers onto the cartridges or lter holders.
4. Inspect the lter through the retainer to ensure that the entire edge of the lter
is making contact with the retainer and the lter is not bunched or folded.
The outer edge of the pad must be compressed between the top edge of the
cartridge or lter holder and the inner sealing rings of the retainer. Install lter
holders in the same manner as cartridges.
VI. HOW TO DON THE RESPIRATOR
WARNING
Always read cartridge labels prior to use to be certain that you have car-
tridges and/or lters that will provide the required protection. Filters la-
beled for protection against particulates only shall not be used for gases/
vapors, and cartridges labeled for protection against gases/vapors only
shall not be used for particulates. Both cartridges/lters must be of the
same type. The failure to comply with this warning may lead to personal
injury, illness, or death.
OPTI-FIT FACEPIECE WITH HEADSTRAP
1. Inspect the respirator as described in section XIII.
2. Adjust the top facepiece straps until one inch of strap extends through each
buckle. Fully loosen the lower straps.
3. Place your chin against the chin cup and center the facepiece on your face.
4. Hold the facepiece against your face, and pull the straps over your head.
5. Tighten the two lower straps, the temple straps, then the top strap, until a
good seal is obtained and all the headstraps lie at on your head. Do not
overtighten the straps.
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NOTE
When properly adjusted, the headstrap hub should be centered on the
back of your head, and the lower straps should be below your ears.
OPTI-FIT FACEPIECE WITH HEADNET
Inspect the respirator as described in Section XII.1.
Fully loosen all straps.2.
Place your chin against the chin cup and center the facepiece on your face.3.
Hold the facepiece against your face,and pull the headnet over your head.4.
Tighten the two lower straps and the temple straps until a good seal is ob-5.
tained and all the headstraps lie at on your head. Flatten the headnet with
a wiping motion toward the back of your head. Retighten the adjustment
straps. Do not overtighten the straps.
NOTE
When properly adjusted, the lower straps should be below your ears.
VII. HOW TO FIT CHECK THE RESPIRATOR
You must perform the following t check each time the respirator is worn or before
entering the contaminated area.
WARNING
If a leak-tight seal is not obtained during the following t check, do not
wear the respirator. Ask your supervisor or safety professional for assis-
tance. The failure to comply with this warning may lead to personal injury,
illness, or death.
You must perform the following t check each time the respirator is worn or before
entering a contaminated area.
A. Positive Pressure Fit Check: Hold the palm of your hand gently over the
exhalation valve outlet of the nozzle cover. Do not distort the natural shape of the
facepiece. Exhale gently and hold your breath to create and maintain a slight posi-
tive pressure inside the facepiece. If air leakage occurs, readjust the facepiece and
headstraps, then retest.
B. Negative Pressure Fit Check: Cover the inlet of the cartridges and/or lters
with the palms of your hands or another suitable item, such as a thin sheet of plas-
tic or rubber. When the respirator is equipped with cartridges, lter retainers may
be used as an aid. Alternatively, the cartridges may be removed to perform the t
check. If removed, Sperian recommends someone other than yourself reinstall
them after a leak-tight t is achieved. It is difcult for the wearer to reinstall the
cartridges without disturbing the facepiece-to-face seal and to determine whether
the cartridges are correctly seated against the facepiece. It is your responsibility
to ensure that the facepiece-to-face seal is not disturbed when reinstalling the car-
tridges and that each cartridge is sealed against the facepiece. Inhale gently and
hold your breath to slightly collapse the facepiece. If air leakage occurs, readjust
the facepiece and headstraps, then retest. If lter retainers are used, do not re-
move them after the t check is completed. Removing the lter retainers may shift
the facepiece and break the facepiece-to-face seal.
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VIII. HOW TO USE THE RESPIRATOR
To receive the maximum protection available from your respirator, you must read,
understand, and follow all the Warnings, limitations, and instructions contained in
this manual and follow your employer’s instructions on the use and maintenance
of the respirator. Read and understand the following warnings prior to using the
respirator.
WARNING
• Never remove the respirator for any reason while you are in the work
area.
• You must leave the work area immediately if the facepiece-to-face seal
is disturbed for any reason, such as:
a. Slipping due to excessive sweating or excessive head movement.
b. The facepiece becomes dislodged as a result of being knocked.
c. You sneeze or cough while wearing the facepiece.
d. You need to blow your nose, scratch covered areas of your face, or
need to adjust your spectacles kit.
e. For any other reason that would cause the facepiece seal to be disturbed.
• You must restore the facepiece-to-face seal and perform a t check in a
non-hazardous environment before reentering the work area.
• The failure to comply with this warning may lead to personal injury, ill-
ness, or death.
IX. HOW TO DOFF THE RESPIRATOR
A. Loosen the two lower headstraps completely.
B. Grasp the nozzle rmly, and pull the facepiece upward over the head.
X. CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE SERVICE LIFE AND REPLACEMENT
The cartridge service life depends on the user’s breathing rate, the characteristics
of the contaminant, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humid-
ity. Saturated cartridges leak trace amounts of contaminant to the wearer, which
may be detected by odor, taste, and/or irritation. Replace cartridges daily, at the
rst trace of the characteristic contaminant odor or taste, at regularly scheduled
intervals recommended by your safety professional, or if they show any signs of
damage. Always replace cartridges in pairs. Replace cartridges as follows:
A. Return to fresh air.
B. Remove cartridges by turning counterclockwise. Dispose of used cartridges
in accordance with Federal, state, and local guidelines.
C. Install new cartridges, taken only from sealed packages, as described in sec-
tion V.C.
D. Perform a t check as described in section VII.
XI. PARTICULATE FILTER SERVICE LIFE AND REPLACEMENT
The lter service life depends on the lter series type used, the user’s breathing
rate, the characteristics of the contaminant, and environmental conditions such
as humidity. All N and R-series lters should be replaced whenever they are dam-
aged, soiled, contaminated with water, or causing increased breathing resistance.
In addition, when an R-series lter is used in an oil containing atmosphere, the
lter must be replaced after each 8-hour work shift. All P-series lters must be
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replaced whenever they are damaged, soiled, contaminated with water, or as
soon as they are too difcult to breathe through. Sperian recommends, due to
considerations of hygiene, that all lters be replaced at least daily, and more often
if necessary. Filters should also be replaced in accordance with schedules estab-
lished by regulatory agencies.
WARNING
Failure to properly assemble lter pads to cartridges or lter holders can
cause leakage, which could lead to personal injury, illness, or death.
Replace lters as follows:
A. Return to fresh air.
B. If using P100 lters, remove by turning them counterclockwise. Dispose of
used lters in accordance with Federal, state, and local guidelines.
C. If using lter pads, remove the lter retainers from the cartridges or lter hold-
ers. Remove the used lter pads and dispose of them in accordance with
Federal, state, and local guidelines. Clean the lter retainer and cartridge or
holder if necessary.
D. Install new P100 lters or lter pads (taken only from sealed packages) as
described in section V.C.
E. Perform a facepiece t check as described in section VII.
XII. MAINTENANCE
A. Inspection
Inspect this respirator as described in section XIII for defects before and after each
use, and at least monthly if not used. Repair as necessary, clean and disinfect after
each use, and store properly to assure that the respirator is maintained in satisfac-
tory working condition. Keep a record of inspection and repair dates and results.
B. Cleaning
Respirators should be cleaned after each day’s use by washing with mild soap and
warm water. Then disinfect the respirators with a suitable sanitizing solution. OSHA
1910.134, latest edition, and ANSI Z88.2, latest edition, also provide information
and guidelines on the cleaning and sanitizing of respirators.
WARNING
• Specialized processes are required to disinfect and decontaminate a
respirator. You must follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the
equipment and chemicals.
• It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the processes chosen pro-
vide adequate cleaning, disinfection, and decontamination, and do not
damage the respirator in any way.
• In the absence of a commercial sanitizing product, the hypochlorite solu-
tion described below will eliminate many, but not all biohazards.
• The failure to comply with this warning may lead to personal injury, ill-
ness, or death.
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CAUTION
Do not use solvent type cleaners to clean any part of the respirator.
NOTE
Silicone and rubber parts of the facepiece may be cleaned between washings
with SPERIAN Mask Wipes, P/N 140096 or 140082.
1. Make a cleaning solution of warm water and a mild detergent.
2. Remove the cartridges/lters from the facepiece.
3. Immerse the facepiece top rst in the solution until the exhalation valve is
covered.
4. Agitate the facepiece and gently clean with a soft brush.
5. Thoroughly rinse the facepiece in fresh water, paying particular attention to
removal of all soap residue from the exhalation valve. If possible, direct run-
ning water onto the exhalation valve.
6. Disinfect the facepiece in a warm (120°F or 48°C maximum) suitable sanitiz-
ing solution such as a ‘hypochlorite solution” for 2 to 3 minutes. A 50 ppm
hypochlorite solution can be made by mixing 0.13 ounce of laundry bleach
per each gallon of water. Rinse thoroughly with fresh warm (120°F or 48°C
maximum) water.
7. Allow the facepiece to drip dry, or dry with a lint-free cloth. Warm air may be
used to speed up drying.
NOTE
Washing the lens will remove any user-applied anti-fog coating. Recoat with
Sperian Anti-fog solution, P/N 951015 (1 oz.), or 951016 (16 oz.), or use Sperian
single-use anti-fog wipes, P/N 981803.
8. After cleaning, apply three drops of anti-fog solution as required to the inner
surface of the lens and spread with your nger. Buff with a lint-free cloth. If
using an anti-fog wipe, follow the instructions on the wipe packet.
9. Hold the facepiece rmly against your face and exhale several times to en-
sure that the exhalation valve functions smoothly.
10. Carefully inspect the respirator as described in section XIII. Reinstall the car-
tridges and/or lters before use.
XIII. INSPECTION (See the Inspection Table)
Inspect the respirator before and after each use as described in the inspection ta-
ble and replace any damaged component. See section XIV for repair instructions.
WARNING
• Do not use the respirator with damaged or improperly operating valves.
• Ensure that the twin seal is in the o-ring groove between the lens and
connector. Ensure that the part number tab on the o-ring is visible and
in the notch provided on the lens. Ensure that the nozzle o-ring is on the
nozzle and the nozzle is snapped into the lens.
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WARNING
• The failure to comply with this warning may lead to personal injury, ill-
ness, or death.
XIV. REPAIR (See the Repair Table)
Repair by the user is limited to replacement of components listed in this manual
and as listed on the NIOSH approval label. Disassembly should be performed
only to the extent necessary to replace the components. To protect your warranty
and the NIOSH certication of the equipment, all other repairs must be done only
by authorized SPERIAN technicians and repair centers. Consult your SPERIAN
distributor for the one nearest you. You must perform a t check as described in
section VII after any repair and before respirator use.
XV. STORAGE
After inspection and cleaning, store your SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit facepiece to protect
it against dust, sunlight, extreme heat and cold, excessive moisture, or damaging
chemicals.
WARNING
• This SPERIAN respirator does not have a dened storage life. Carefully
inspect it before each use.
• The failure to comply with this warning may lead to personal injury,
illness, or death.
CAUTION
The maximum storage temperature for this device is 140°F (60°C). Long term
exposure to elevated storage temperatures could cause premature deterioration.
XVI. SHIPMENT
All products returned to SPERIAN’s factory, distributors, or repair centers must be
decontaminated prior to shipment.
XVII. OVERHAUL FREQUENCY
This SPERIAN’S respirator does not have an overhaul requirement other than that
required in section XII, Maintenance.
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XVIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you need assistance or additional information on any SPERIAN product, consult
your local distributor or contact:
SPERIAN
3001 S. Susan Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
U.S.A.
(714) 545-0410 or toll free 888-APR-SCBA
(FAX) (714) 850-0299
ALL RETURNED PRODUCTS MUST BE DECONTAMINATED PRIOR TO
SHIPMENT. PRODUCTS CONTAMINATED WITH DANGEROUS SUBSTANC-
ES WILL BE REFUSED AND RETURNED FREIGHT COLLECT.
XIX. WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
LIMITED WARRANTY: SPERIAN warrants this product to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for 5 years (for the skirt) and 1 year (for all other
components) from the date of purchase. During this period, SPERIAN will repair
or replace defective parts, at SPERIAN’s option. Freight charges to and from the
SPERIAN factory shall be paid by the purchaser.
EXCLUSIONS: NOTWITHSTANDING ANY CONTRARY TERM IN THE PUR-
CHASER’S PURCHASE ORDER OR OTHERWISE, THE ONLY WARRANTY
EXTENDED BY SPERIAN IS THE EXPRESSED LIMITED WARRANTY DE-
FINED ABOVE. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY IM-
PLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE.
CONDITIONS: To maintain this warranty this product must be used, maintained,
and inspected as prescribed in the owner’s instruction manual, including prompt
replacement or repair of defective parts and such other necessary maintenance
and repair as may be required. Normal wear and tear; parts damaged by abuse,
misuse, negligence, or accidents; and inhalation and exhalation valves and twin
seals are specically excluded from this warranty.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: No other oral warranties, representations, or guaran-
tees of any kind have been made by SPERIAN, its distributors, or the agents of ei-
ther of them, that in any way alter the terms of this warranty. EXCEPT AS HEREIN
PROVIDED, SPERIAN SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAM-
AGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, TO
ANY PURCHASER OR USER OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING FROM THE SALE,
USE, OR OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING
The failure to use and maintain this equipment in strict conformance with
the applicable instruction manual may result in personal injury, illness, or
death. The equipment’s use in any manner that is not expressly authorized
pursuant to the applicable instruction manual may result in severe adverse
impacts to human health.
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XX. INSPECTION TABLE
IF ANY OF THE DEFECTS LISTED ARE FOUND, HAVE THE
RESPIRATOR REPAIRED BEFORE USE.
COMPONENT LOOK FOR
FACEPIECE LENS 1. Nicks, scratches, or abrasions which could
impair visibility.
2. Deep gouges or cracks which could reduce
impact resistance.
3. Anti-fog coating in need of replacement.
FACEPIECE RIMS 1. Deformed, cracked, or broken.
2. Loose screws. Do not overtighten.
FACEPIECE SKIRT 1. Cuts, gouges, or punctures.
2. Tears or nicks in the sealing area.
3. Deterioration from age, heat, or contamination.
FACEPIECE HEADSTRAPS
AND BUCKLE STRAPS
1. Abrasions or nicks.
2. Deterioration from age, heat, or contamination.
FACEPIECE BUCKLES Crushed, bent, broken, or corroded.
FACEPIECE INLET NOZZLE 1. Heat or impact damage.
2. Nicks, cracks, tears, or creases in the exha-
lation valve. Remove the valve cover from
the nozzle to inspect it.
3. Nicks, cracks, or dents in the exhalation
valve seat.
4. Sticking exhalation valve. Exhale a few times to
test. The valve must close after each exhala-
tion. Valves that fail to close must be replaced.
O-RINGS/TWIN SEALS Cuts, nicks, abrasions, or excess stretching.
CARTRIDGE CONNECTORS 1. Cracks, heat, or impact damage.
2. Cuts, nicks, or abrasions on connector seal-
ing ange.
HEADNET 1. Signs of deterioration, weakening, and wear
in the headnet and straps.
2. Unraveled or loose stitching.
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XXI. REPAIR TABLE
COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS
HEADSTRAP REPLACE-
MENT
1. Remove the old headstrap from the facepiece,
noting the routing of the straps.
2. Install new headstrap.
TWIN SEAL/CONNECTOR
REPLACEMENT
1. To remove, rotate the connector clockwise. Lift
the connector hook and rotate the connector
counterclockwise, and pull outward.
2. Remove twin seal o-ring from groove in lens.
3. To install, gently separate the o-ring and gasket
halves of the new twin seal. A small part num-
ber tab should remain attached to each half.
Do not use the o-ring if it is damaged.
4. Place the o-ring into the groove on the lens with
the part number tab aligned with the slot.
5. Align the three lugs on the underside of the
connector with the three slots in the lens. In-
sert the connector into the lens port and rotate
clockwise. An audible click should be heard.
6. Install the new gasket onto the connector. The
gasket must be seated in the groove in the
connector.
NOZZLE
COVER
REPLACEMENT
1. To remove, pinch the two lower latches while
lifting the lower tab.
2. Disengage the upper hook by lifting the cover
upward.
3. To install, engage the cover on the nozzle up-
per hook.
4. Rotate cover downward until both lower latches
engage the cover. An audible click should be
heard.
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