Sundstrom SR 530 User manual

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Operating Instruction
SR 530 Hood

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General information
The SR 530 together with fan unit SR 500/SR 500 EX/SR 700 and
approved filters are included in the Sundström fan-assisted
respiratory protective device system conforming to EN 12941/EN
12942:1998 class TH3.
Combination of SR 530-SR 500 EX is specially designed for using in
potentially explosive and fire hazardous environments.
See user instructions or label on fan unit for classification.
SR 530 together with compressed air attachment SR 507 and
breathing hose SR 358/SR 359/SR 360 are included in the
Sundström compressed air-fed respiratory device system
conforming to EN 14594:2005 class 3A/3B.
This combination gets a respiratory with continuous flow to a
compressed air fed respiratory device
SR 530 is in one size.
When selecting equipment for SR 530 some of the factors that
should be taken into account are as follows:
•Type of pollutant
•Concentrations
•Work intensity
•Protection requirements in addition to respiratory protective advice.
Risk analysis should be carried by a person who has suitable
training and experience in the area.
Limitations
When working in explosive environments all parts of the
equipment have to be EX-approved. When changing spare parts
and accessories you must check that these are EX approved for
work in potentially explosive environments.
Instructions for use for SR 530 should be read before use.

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2.1 Unpacking SR 530
2.2 Packing list
Check that the equipment is complete in
accordance with the packing list and
has not been damaged in transport.
Packing list:
•Hood with breathing hose.
•User instructions
•Cleaning tissue
2.3 Assembly
Remove the protective film from the
visor.
Check that the O-ring of the hose is in
place.

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Connect the hose to the fan unit and turn
it clockwise about 1/ 8 of a turn.
Flow control
Place the head top in the flow meter and
start the fan unit.
Grip the lower part of the bag to seal
around the breathing hose.
Grip the flow meter tube with the other
hand so that the tube points vertically
upwards from the bag.
Read the position of the ball in the tube.
This should hover at a level with or
slightly above the upper marking on the
tube.
If minimum flow is not achieved, check
that:
–The flow meter is held upright.
–The ball moves freely.
–The bag seals well around the hose.

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2.4 Putting the hood on
Connect the hose, put the fan unit on
and start it. See the user instructions for
the SR 500.
Adjust the head harness by adjusting
the length of the Velcro strap. This is
important for ensuring a good fit.
Hold the hood upside down. Grip each
side of the hood opening with one hand.
Pull the hood down so that the head
harness fits firmly and comfortably
around your head.

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Adjust the neck size of the hood by
means of the elastic neck strap.
A bendable metal rail is fitted around the
lower edge of the visor. The distance
between your face and the visor can be
adjusted by bending the rail by hand.
Make sure that the breathing hose runs
along your back and is not twisted.

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4.1 Cleaning
Sundström cleaning tissues SR 5226
that clean and disinfect are
recommended for daily care.
If the equipment is more heavily fouled,
use a soft brush or sponge moistened
with a solution of water and dishwashing
detergent or the like.
Rinse the equipment and leave it to dry.
Snap off the valve cover from the valve
seat.

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Slip of the membrane
Clean the valve seat and check that the
valve seat is ok.
Clean the exhalation membrane

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Clean the valve cover on the inside and
outside.
4.2 Storage
After cleaning, store the equipment in a
dry and clean place at room
temperature. Avoid exposing it to direct
sunlight. The flow meter can be turned
inside out and can be used as storage
bag for the head top.
4.3 Maintenance schedule
The schedule represents the minimum
requirements for maintenance routines
in order to ensure that equipment will
always be in functional condition.
4.4.1 To change the exhalation membrane
Snap off the valve cover.
The cover must be changed at the same
time as the membrane. Proceed as
follows.

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Slip off the membrane.
Press the new membrane onto the pin.
Carefully check that the membrane is in
contact with the valve seat all way
round.
Press the valve cover into place. A
clicking sound indicates that it is in
place.

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4.4.4 To change the sweatband
Pick away one end of the sweatband so
that it is removed together with the tape
Pull sweatband off.
Remove the protective paper.
Fit the new sweatband.
The forehead strap and the sweatband
should be mounted edge to edge.

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Mounting peel-off SR 522
Remove the protective film on the four
self adhesive dots.
Begin to attach one of the two dots in
the upper corner of the visor.
Attach the other one in opposite upper
corner, then the two dots in lower
corner.
Recommend to not attaching more than
3 peel-offs at each other.

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SR 530 Hood TH3
Spare parts / Accessories
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SPRH06-0418 Rev 02 20130327
No. Description Ordering No.
1. O-ring for breathing hose R06-0202
2. Set of valves for SR 520/SR 530 R06-0201
3. Sweatband, SR 520/SR 530 R06-0203
4. Peel-off set PETG, SR 520/SR530 T06-0201
5. Tyvek Hood, SR 520/SR 530/SR 580 T06-0806
Cleaning tissues SR 5226, box of 50 H09-0401
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