Sundstrom SR 63 User manual

SR63
Compressed Air Hood
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SR63 Compressed air hood EN
1. General information
2. Parts
3. Use
4. Maintenance
5. Technical specification
6. Key to symbol
7. Approval
1. General information
Use of a respirator must be part of a respiratory protection
program. For advice see EN 529:2005 or AS/NZS 1715:2009.
The guidance contained in these standards highlights important
aspects of a respiratory protective device program but does not
replace national or local regulations.
If you feel uncertain about the selection and care of the equipment,
consult your work supervisor or get in touch with the sales outlet.
You are also welcome to get in touch with the Technical Service
Department at Sundström Safety AB.
1.1 System description
The Sundström SR 63 compressed air hood is a respiratory
protective device which is supplied with a continuous flow of air
and is designed for connection to a compressed air supply in
accordance with European Standard EN 14594:2005 and AS/
NZS 1716:2012. The pressure in the hood prevents polluted
ambient air from entering the hood.
A compressed air supply tube intended for breathable air is con-
nected to a control valve which is secured to a belt. The control
valve is used for adjusting the air flow rate to the hood. A warning
whistle on the valve comes into operation if the air flow rate should
drop below the recommended value. From the control valve, the
air flows through a breathing hose to a connection at the rear of
the hood. From the connection, the air flows through a passage
to the front of the hood, where it is distributed over the surface
of the visor. The hood, which covers the head, neck and parts
of the shoulders, is secured to an adjustable head harness. The
replaceable visor is scratch-resistant. If protection against spatter
and splash is required, the visor can be protected by means of a
thin protective film available in sets of three. Excess air in the hood
is discharged through an exhalation valve at the front of the hood.
An adjustable elastic strap runs around the neck region of the hood.
1.2 Applications
The SR63 can be used as an alternative to filtering devices in
all situations in which the latter are recommended. This applies
especially if the user is doing hard or sustained work, and if
the pollutants have poor warning properties or are particularly
toxic. In addition, the SR 63 is used in environments in which
the concentration or type of pollutants is such that the use of a
filtering device is not permissible. The SR63 can also be used in
flammable atmospheres, since all parts are made from materials
which cannot give rise to frictional sparks.
1.3 Warnings/limitations
Note that there can be national differences in the regulations for
use of respiratory protective equipment.
As a general rule, the user must ensure that he will always be able
to retreat to a safe area without risk if the air supply should cease
or if he must remove the equipment for some other reason.
Warnings
The equipment must not be used:
• If the air flow test or fit test does not produce satisfactory results.
See 3.2.
• If the ambient air does not have normal oxygen content.
• If the pollutants are unknown.
• In environments that are Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health (IDLH).
• With oxygen or oxygen-enriched air.
• If you find that breathing is difficult.
• If you can smell or taste the pollutants.
• If you feel dizzy or nauseous, or if you suffer any other type of
discomfort.
• If the warning whistle comes into operation, which indicates
that the air supply is lower than recommended.
Limitations
• A person working in an explosive or flammable environment
must follow any local regulations that may be in force for such
conditions.
• At very high work intensity, negative pressure may occur in
the equipment during the inhalation phase, which may cause
ambient air to be drawn in.
• Use of the equipment together with spiral tube SR 360 is
restricted to situations in which there is little risk of damage to
the tube and if the freedom of movement of the user can be
restricted.
• The air supply system should be equipped with an appropriately
rated and adjusted pressure relief safety valve.
• A risk assessment has to be done to avoid possible perilous
connections possible at the workplace, e.g. Nitrox.
• The equipment is approved only together with Sundström
compressed air supply tube that must be used if CE approval
and product responsibility are to apply.
• The SR63 is not approved for use with a mobile compressed
air system.
1.4 Breathable air
Breathable air shall meet at least the following purity requirements
according to EN12021:2014:
• The pollutants must be maintained at a minimum and must
never exceed the hygienic limit value.
• The content of mineral oil shall be so low that the air will have
no oil smell. The threshold of smell is around 0.3 mg/m³.
• The air shall have a sufficiently low dew point to ensure that no
internal freezing will take place in the equipment.
In the event of uncertainty as to whether the above demands have
been met, a filter such as the Sundström type SR99-1 compressed
air filter should be connected. Fig. 12. The SR99-1 compressed
air filter consists of a pre-collector and a main filter. The main filter
consists of a gas filter section - class A3 as per EN14387:2004
and AS/NZS1716:2012 - with about 500 g of activated carbon,
surrounded by two particle filters - class P3 as per EN143:2000
and AS/NZS1716:2012. The collecting capacity is 100 - 150 g of
oil. For further particulars of breathable air, see European Standard
EN 132:1998, Australian Standard AS/NZS1715:2009 and any
other national regulations that may be in force.
2. Parts
2.1 Delivery check
Check that the equipment is complete in accordance with the
packing list, and undamaged.
Packing list
• Hood with breathing hose
• Control valve
• Belt
• Flow meter
• Protective film
• User instructions

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2.2 Accessories / Spare parts
Fig. 1.
Item
No. Part Order No.
1. Breathing hose R03-0311
2. Belt R03-1510
2. Belt PVC T01-3008
3. Hood excl. control valve R03-0314
4. Hood, bare R03-0305
5. Head harness R03-0322
6. Control valve SR348 R03-0317
Repair kit R03-0308
7. Visor -
8. Frame -
9. Rubber stud (8 pcs) -
10. Screw (2 pcs) -
11. Protective cap -
12. Exhalation membrane -
Flow meter. Fig 2 R03-0346
Protective film (3 pcs) R03-0105
Compressed air filter SR99-1. Fig. 12 H03-2810
Compressed air supply tube. See section 5. -
3. Use
3.1 Installation
• Unroll the compressed air supply tube and make sure that it is
not twisted.
• Connect the breathing hose of the hood to the outlet of the
control valve. Fig. 3.
• Connect the compressed air supply tube to the control valve
inlet. Fig 4.
• The hood is now being supplied with air, and you can put it on.
If necessary, the width and height of the head harness can now
be adjusted. See 4.4.2.
3.2 Functional check
On every occasion before using the equipment:
• Check on the rated capacity of the compressed air system.
• Check the maximum number of users permitted.
• Check the number of users already connected.
Check that the minimum flow of air through the hood is at least
150 l/min.
Proceed as follows:
• Connect the breathing hose of the facepiece to the control valve.
Fig. 3
• Connect the compressed air supply tube to the control valve.
Fig. 4
• Turn the control valve knob anti-clockwise as far as it will go, in
order to throttle the air flow rate to a minimum. Fig. 3
• Place the hood in the bag and grip the opening of the bag so
that it seals around the breathing hose. Fig. 2.
• Grip the flow meter with the other hand and hold it so that it
points vertically up from the bag.
Read the position of the ball in the tube. It should float level with
or just above the marking on the tube.
If the flow rate is below the minimum value, check that
• The flow meter is vertical.
• The float can move freely.
• The air supply is not restricted by kinks or other restrictions in
the hoses.
3.3 Donning
• Put the belt on and adjust the length.
• Arrange the control valve in a way that allows easy adjustment
of the flow rate and a strict watch over the breathing hose, i. e.
it must not be placed on the back of the waist.
• Adjust the neck width of the hood by means of the elastic neck
strap.
• Use the control valve knob to set the air flow rate to suit the work
intensity. Fig. 3. In the fully closed position (turn anti-clockwise),
the flow is around 150 l/min, while in the fully open position (turn
clockwise), it is around 240 l/min.
3.4 Doffing
Leave the work area before taking the hood off.
• Release the neck strap by releasing the buckle. Grip the top part
of the hood with both hands and pull the hood upwards/forward.
In emergency situations, the neck strap can be released without
releasing the buckle: Grip the neck strap with one hand on each
side of the buckle and pull firmly.
Releasing the compressed air tube / breathing hose
Both couplings are of safety type and are released in two stages.
Fig 5.
• Push the coupling towards the nipple.
• Pull the locking ring back.
4. Maintenance
Personnel who are responsible for maintenance of the equipment
must be trained and well acquainted with this type of work.
4.1 Cleaning
Sundström cleaning wipe SR5226 is recommended for daily care. If
the equipment is heavily soiled, use a warm (up to +40°C), mild soap
solution and a soft brush, followed by rinsing with clean water and
drying in air at room temperature. If necessary, spray the equipment
with 70% ethanol or isopropanol solution for disinfection.
NOTE! Never use solvent for cleaning.
4.2 Storage
After cleaning, store the equipment in a dry and clean place at
room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight. The flow meter can be
turned inside out and be used as a storing bag.
4.3 Maintenance schedule
Recommended minimum requirements on maintenance routines
so you will be certain that the equipment will always be in usable
condition.
Before After Annually
use use
Visual inspection •••
Functional check •
•
Cleaning
•
Change of breathing hose •
4.4 Spare parts
Always use genuine Sundström parts. Do not modify the equip-
ment. The use of non-genuine parts or modification of the
equipment may reduce the protective function and put at risk the
approvals received by the product.
4.4.1 To change the control valve
The control valve is a complete, sealed unit. Never attempt to
repair or modify it.
4.4.2 To change the visor/frame
Proceed as follows to change the visor/frame:
• Release the head harness which is secured by means of two
socket-head screws at the top corners of the frame.
• Pull off the 8 rubber studs, and remove the frame and visor.
• Straighten the frame or fit a new frame, and place it on a flat
surface with the short side towards you. Fit 4 studs into the two
furthest holes on each side. Fig. 6.
• Place the hood over the frame and insert the 4 studs into the
corresponding holes in the hood.
• Remove the protective films from the visor and from the double-
sided adhesive tape. Fig. 7, 8.

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• Fit the visor, with the tape facing downwards, over the rubber
studs. Bear in mind that the holes for the head harness screws
must be oriented in the same direction as the hood and frame.
Secure with the studs, possibly using a pair of pliers. Fig. 9.
• Bend the frame to the required shape. Align the vacant holes
for the studs in the frame, hood and visor. Insert the studs and
secure them by pulling the studs from the inside of the hood.
The simplest procedure is to fit one stud at a time. Fig. 10.
• Press the visor towards the frame all round, so that the tape will
stick to the hood material.
• Fit the head harness. Make sure that the beads in the mounting
plate of the head harness are oriented into the guide holes in
the visor. Finally, check that the work has been correctly done.
4.4.3 To change the breathing hose
To change the breathing hose, proceed as follows:
• Release the hose from the control valve. See 3.4.
• Release the hose from the hood by cutting off the hose clip with
a pair of nippers.
• Thread the hose clip supplied onto the new hose, and connect
the hose to the hose nipple of the hood.
• Secure the hose clip by means of the pincers.
4.4.4 Head harness adjustment
The width and height can be adjusted with the head harnes s in
place in the hood.
To adjust the width
Use the knob in the rear part of the head harness to adjust the
width. Fig. 1:5
Turn the knob clockwise to reduce the width and anti-clockwise
to increase it.
To adjust the height
The head strap of the head harness consists of two halves.
The upper half runs in a groove in the lower half. The position is
determined by means of a pin in the lower half that engages in one
of the holes in the upper half. Fig. 11.
4.4.5 Protective film
See the user instructions printed on the plastic bag.
5. Technical specification
Size
Manufactured in one size. The head harness is adjustable and will
fit the vast majority of head sizes.
Weight
770 g without control valve assembly and filters.
Working pressure
4 - 7 bar (400 - 700 kPa), measured at the connection to the
control valve.
Air flow
150 l/min to 240 l/min, measured through the facepiece.
Manufacturer’s minimum design flow: 150 l/min.
Compressed air supply tube
The following compressed air tubes are type approved together
with all Sundström compressed air fed equipment.
Maximum working pressure 7 bar.
• SR358. 10/16 mm plastic tube, made of polyester reinforced
PVC. Oil and chemicals resistant. 5-30 m.
• SR359. 9.5/19 mm rubber tube, made of polyester reinforced
EPDM. Antistatic, heat resistant. 5-30 m.
• SR360. 8/12 mm plastic spiral coiled tube made of Polyure-
thane. 2, 4, 6 and 8 m.
The tubes should be used separately. It is not allowed to join
tubes together.
Compressed air supply tube AS/NZS
Approved tubes must be used if Australian Standards approval is
to be valid. Tubes from 5 -30 m or coupled to 90 m may be used.
Sound level
Less than 80 dB(A).
Temperature range
Storage temperature: from -20 °C to + 40 °C and a relative humidity
below 90 %.
Service temperature: from -10 °C to + 55 °C and a relative humidity
below 90 %.
Shelf life
The equipment has a shelf life of 5 years from the date of
manufacture.
6. Key to symbol
See user instructions
Date clocks, year and month
CE approved by
INSPEC International B.V.
<XX% RH
Relative humidity
+XX°C
-XX°C
Temperature range
>XX+XX< Material designation
7. Approval
• SR 63 with compressed air supply tube SR 358/SR 359:
EN14594:2005, class 3B.
• SR63 with spiral coil tube SR360: EN14594:2005, class 3A.
The PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 type approval has been issued
by Notified Body 2849. For the address, see the reverse side of
the user instructions.
The EU declaration of conformity is available at www. srsafety.com
UKCA
UKCA Type-examination by UK Approved Body No 0194, INSPEC
International Ltd, 56 Leslie Hough Way, Salford, Greater Manches-
ter, M6 6AJ, United Kingdom.
The UKCA declaration of conformity is available at www. srsafety.
com
Australian StandardsMark
The Compressed Air Hood SR63 is tested and certified to comply
to AS/NZS1716:2012.
The StandardsMark is issued under licence by SAI Global Pty
Limited Lic No. 766 (ACN 108 716 669) (“SAI Global”).

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The SR63 Compressed Air Hood is manufactured within
a quality management system accepted by Notified
Notified Body 2849: INSPEC International B.V.,
Beechavenue 54-62, 1119 PW,
Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands.
L37-0310 Rev 09 20230217
Sundström Safety AB
SE-341 50 Lagan • Sweden
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail] • www.srsafety.com