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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
SCOTT
PROFLOW 2™
®
POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR (PAPR)
WARNING
IMPROPER USE OF THIS RESPIRATOR MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. IMPROPER USE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, USE IN ATMO-
SPHERES CONTAINING UNKNOWN CONTAMINANTS AND/OR UNKNOWN
CONCENTRATIONS OF CONTAMINANTS, USE WITHOUT ADEQUATE TRAINING, DIS-
REGARD OF THE WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN AND
FAILURE TO INSPECT AND MAINTAIN THIS RESPIRATOR.
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, 11 WEST 42ND
STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10036, OR THE REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA STANDARD 29
CFR 1910.134 AVAILABLE FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPA-
TIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, OR OTHER PERTINENT NATIONAL
RECOGNIZED STANDARDS (LIKE THE COAST GUARD, THE DEPARTMENT OF DE-
FENSE, OR IN CANADIAN STANDARD CSA Z94.4, 1992.
THIS RESPIRATOR IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ATMOSPHERES WHICH ARE,
OR MAY BECOME, IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH (IDLH) OR IN
ATMOSPHERES WHERE THE IDENTITY AND/OR CONCENTRATION OF THE CON-
TAMINANT IS UNKNOWN.
THIS RESPIRATOR MUST BE USED ONLY IN ATMOSPHERES FOR WHICH THE
PROPER FILTRATION MEDIA HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST AND
ONLY AT CONCENTRATIONS OF CONTAMINANTS WHICH ARE KNOWN NOT TO BE
IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH (NON-IDLH) AND FROM WHICH
A USER MAY ESCAPE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE RESPIRATOR.
THIS RESPIRATOR DOES NOT SUPPLY OXYGEN AND MUST NOT BE USED IN OXY-
GEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.
Copyright © 2005, SCOTT, All Rights Reserved
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- Page 1 IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH (NON-IDLH) AND FROM WHICH A USER MAY ESCAPE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE RESPIRATOR. THIS RESPIRATOR DOES NOT SUPPLY OXYGEN AND MUST NOT BE USED IN OXY- GEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES. Copyright © 2005, SCOTT, All Rights Reserved...
- Page 2 Ni-MH battery. The battery provides a minimum of four hours of operation when fully charged. The PROFLOW 2 respirator has two (2) 40mm threaded inlets on the underside of the blower assembly for the attachment of two (2) air filtration elements.
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Page 3: Theory Of Operation
THEORY OF OPERATION The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator is a powered air-purifying respirator. The user of the respirator breathes ambient air after the air has passed through a pair of air filtration elements. The air filtration elements include a mechanical filter to trap airborne particles and may include a sorbent bed of impregnated activated carbon to trap and/or neutralize various gases. -
Page 4: Limitations On Use
IDENTITY AND CONCENTRATION OF CONTAMINANT MUST BE KNOWN BEFORE USE: The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator may only be used in areas where the identity of the airborne contaminant has been determined, by test, measurement, or other means, and that the air filtration media used is effective in removing the contaminant from the air. - Page 5 10. USE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES NOT PERMITTED: The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator contains a battery and may not be taken into or used in atmospheres containing flammable or explosive gasses, vapors, or dusts when...
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Page 6: Preparation For Use
CLEANING AND INSPECTION section of this instruction. FACEPIECE IDENTIFICATION The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator may be used with a variety of SCOTT full facepieces as shown in the list on page 20. The essential operation of all full facepieces is the same, but certain features are applied differently depending the style of full facepiece. - Page 7 Replace the protective cap on the charging connector. Test operation of unit as outlined in the USE OF THE PROFLOW 2 RESPIRA- TOR section this instruction. The PROFLOW 2 respirator is equipped with a digital display to provide status infor- mation about the performance of the blower.
- Page 8 After start-up, the blower will stabilize at the standard flow rate and the display will begin to alternate between the BATTERY CHARGE STATUS (C#) and the AIR FLOW STATUS (F#). The BATTERY CHARGE STATUS display reading of: C9 to C7 indicates the battery charge is sufficient to provide full duration of the respirator with fresh air filtration elements;...
- Page 9 DISTORT THE GASKET RESULTING IN LEAKAGE THAT MAY EXPOSE THE WEARER TO SUBSTANCES WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator has now been prepared for use. Refer to the DONNING PROCEDURES before actual use of the respirator.
- Page 10 The respirator user must have received training and have practiced this procedure before attempting to use the respirator for respiratory protection. Examine the SCOTT full facepiece to be certain it is complete and in serviceable condition. Check to see that the inhalation and exhalation valves are properly installed and operational.
- Page 11 EXCESSIVELY TIGHT MAY RESULT IN THE FACEPIECE BEING PULLED FROM THE USER’S FACE EXPOSING THE USER TO THE HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE THE RES- PIRATOR WAS INTENDED TO PROTECT AGAINST WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator is now donned and in standby mode.
- Page 12 The user must watch the digital display to monitor the battery level and the blower power level while using the PROFLOW 2 respirator. If either status drops below the acceptable level, the warning tone will sound. The user must exit the area requiring respiratory protection, decontaminate if required, and take the appropriate corrective action.
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Page 13: Emergency Use
The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator is a powered air-purifying respirator and must never be used in an atmosphere which is immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH). The PROFLOW 2 respirator may only be used in atmospheres when the user can escape with- out the use of a respirator. -
Page 14: Termination Of Use
Termination of use of the respirator occurs when the user leaves the contaminated area and does not intend to make reentry. To terminate the use of the PROFLOW 2 respirator proceed as follows: The respirator removal must be done in a fresh air environment after thorough decontamination. -
Page 15: Inspection, Cleaning And Storage
Wash with warm (110° F/ 44° C maximum) mild soap or detergent solution. Thor- oughly rinse in clean water. To disinfect, sponge facepiece with a 70% solution of Isopropyl Alcohol. Clean and disinfect using SCOTT Multi-Wash Mini. Follow Instruction 89346-01 supplied with SCOTT Multi-Wash Mini. NOTE A SOFT BRUSH MAY BE USED TO WASH THE HARNESSES, BREATHING TUBE, AND ELASTOMERIC PORTION OF THE FACEPIECE. - Page 16 Keep this instruction booklet with the complete respirator. WARNING DO NOT STORE THE SCOTT PROFLOW 2 PAPR WITH USED AIR FILTRATION ELEMENTS INSTALLED. EXPOSURE TO CERTAIN CONTAMINANTS MAY RESULT IN REACTION WITH SORBENT MATERIAL IN AIR FILTRATION ELEMENTS TO...
- Page 17 DISPOSAL OF AIR FILTRATION ELEMENTS AND BATTERIES Remove used air filtration elements and dispose of properly. Handle air filtration elements with care. Air filtration elements may contain the contaminant that was in the atmosphere while the air filtration element was being used and must be handled as a contaminated or potentially contaminated object.
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Page 18: Battery Replacement
Carefully pull the battery leads to draw the battery out of the battery compartment. Disconnect the old battery and replace with new battery SCOTT P/N 063548. Align the battery connectors and push together until they lock. Dispose of the used battery as directed in... - Page 19 FACEPIECES FOR USE WITH THE PROFLOW 2 RESPIRATOR Full Facepieces for use with the PROFLOW 2 respirator are available with a variety of op- tions. Consult with your SCOTT distributor for details regarding face seals in alternate sizes and/or materials, different head harnesses, corrective lens holders, carrying cases, and other options.
- Page 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE PROFLOW 2 RESPIRATOR Part Number Description Diagram Item # 063777 Replacement Blower, PROFLOW 2 ....... 1 064092 Retaining Ring, Spare ..........2 064042 Body Tensioner ............3 064040 Body ............... 4 064072 Belt Ass’y, Textile ............ 5 064077 Breathing Tube, Rt.
- Page 21 NOTES...
- Page 22 Health & Safety Products Monroe Corporate Center PO Box 569 Monroe, NC 28111 Telephone 1-800-247-7257 FAX (704) 291-8330 www.scotthealthsafety.com P/N 89477-01 Rev E 4/05 Ref. no. 009701 Edition F 4/2005...