Sundstrom SR 500 User manual

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Operating Instruction
SR 500
Revision: 03
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
PAPR

Introduction
The User Instructions for the SR 500 should be read before use. DO NOT USE the respirator until you
completely read and understand the instruction manual.
The SR 500 is a battery powered fan unit that, together with filters/cartridge and an approved respirator inlet
covering (facepiece or headgear) is a NIOSH 42CFR84 approved powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR).
The SR 500 is NIOSH Loose and Tight Fit approved with certain components.
Available head tops for the SR 500 are listed in the User Instructions.
When selecting an air-purifying respirator the following are some of the factors that must be considered:
• Possible occurrence of explosive atmosphere.
• Types of pollutants.
• Concentrations.
• Work intensity.
• Protection requirements in addition to respiratory protective device.
The risk analysis should be carried by a person who has suitable training and experience in the area.
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IMPORTANT:
THIS RESPIRATOR IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY IN CONJUNCTION
WITH AN ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM WHICH
COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF “PRACTICES FOR
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION”, Z88.2-1992 AVAILABLE FROM AMERICAN
NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI), 11 WEST 42ND STREET,
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10036, OR WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA
STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.134 AVAILABLE FROM THE US DEPARTMENT
OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETYAND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
AND/OR OTHER PERTINENT NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS.
NIOSH approval (USA)
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Unpacking the SR 500
Check that the equipment is complete in accordance with
the packing list and has not been damaged in transit
Packing list:
•Fan unit SR 500
•Battery, HD
•Battery charger SR 513
•Belt SR 508
•Particulate filter SR 510 P100/HE, 2x
•Filter adapters, SR 511, 2x
•Pre-filter holders, SR 512, 2x
•Flow meter SR 356
•User instructions
•Cleaning Wipe SR 5226
•Plug kit
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1. Assembling the fan unit, battery
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1.1 On delivery, the battery is
fitted to the fan with a
protective tape over the
battery terminals. Release the
battery by placing the fan
upside down.
Fold back the cover/lock on
the battery a couple of
centimetres and then push
with the other thumb.
1.2 Remove the protective
tape covering the battery
terminals.
1.3 Connect the power supply lead
to the battery charger. Connect the
battery to the battery charger.
Connect the power supply lead of
the charger to the wall socket.
N.B. Mains voltage of 100-240V.
Charging takes place
automatically in 3 steps
1. Orange LED
2. Yellow LED
3. Green LED
Push the battery back into the
battery compartment. Check that
the battery has been pushed in as
far as it will go and that its lock is
operative.

2. Assembly belt
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2.1 Assemble the belt by
pressing together the two
halves of the buckle.
2.2 The belt should be
mounted so that the belt is
pointing upwards.
Insert the three tongues of
the belt half into the slot in the
fan.
Begin to insert the upper
tongue and then turn the belt
into the fan.
2.3 Press down the three lips
locking the belt half.
2.4 Correctly fitted belt.

3. Particulate filter
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3.1 Check that the gaskets in
the filter mounting of the fan
unit are in place and are in
good condition.
3.2 Snap the particulate filter
onto the filter adapter.
3.3 Do not press onto the
center of the filter - it might
damage the filter paper.
3.4 Screw the adapter into
the filter mounting so far that
the adapter will be in contact
with the gasket.
Then turn it about 1/8 turn
further in order to ensure a
good seal.

3. Particulate filter
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3.5 Press the filter holder
onto the particulate filter.
3.6 Correctly mounted pre-
filter holder with particulate
filter.

4. Combined filter/cartridge
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4.1 Snap the particulate filter
onto the chemical cartridge.
The arrows on the particulate
filter must point towards the
chemical cartridge.
4.2 Do not press onto the
centre of the filter it might
damage the filter paper.
4.3 Check that the gaskets in
the filter mounting of the fan
unit are in place and are in
good condition.

Combined filter/cartridge
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4.4 Screw the filter
combination into the filter
mounting so far that the filter
will be in contact with the
gasket. Then turn it about 1/8
turn further in order to ensure
a good seal. Press the filter
holder onto the particle filter.
4.5 Correctly fitted pre-filter
holder.
The filters used must be of the same type,
e.g. SR 532 OV/SD/CL/HC/HF+SR 510 P100/HE.
When changing the filters and cartridges, both filters and
cartridges must be changed.