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  • Page 1 0194 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RPB® Safety Asia Pacific Headquarters 652 Halswell Junction Road, Hornby South 8042 New Zealand. T: +64-3-357-1761 F: +64-3-357-1763 E: sales.nz@rpbsafety.com rpbsafety.com RPB®, Advancing Your Safety, Radex, Zytec, Nova and NOVA 3 are registered trademarks of RPB® Safety LLC For technical assistance contact our Customer Service Department Form #: 7.20.525...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The RPB® NOVA 3 provides an assigned protection Factor of greater than APF1000. Due to the high noise levels experienced during abrasive blasting, hearing protection must always be worn. The RPB® NOVA 3 is CE approved for use with the following devices:...

  • Page 4: Apparatus Component Concept

    APPARATUS COMPONENT CONCEPT The RPB® Nova 3 consists of 3 main components: Helmet assembly, breathing tube and air supply hose illustrated in Fig1.1. All 3 components must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete EN14594, EN14 and AS/NZS 1716 approved Compressed Airline Breathing Apparatus.

  • Page 5: Warnings

    1716 approved apparatus assembly. clean breathable air at all times. For The use of non RPB® parts voids the supplied air it is recommended that EN14594 and AS/NZS 1716 approvals a carbon monoxide monitor be used...
  • Page 6 RECOMMENDATION: Failure to connect the supply hose to the proper air source could result in When using a NOVA 3 as a Supplied Air serious injury or death. apparatus. It is recommended to use a Radex Airline Filter (04-900) and a carbon 13.

  • Page 7: Apparatus Operation

    EN12021, AS/NZS to make sure that you are sufficiently 1715 or better, at all times. The NOVA 3 protected. Make sure that the area is well does not purify air or filter contaminants.
  • Page 8 The NOVA 3 BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE on Page 9 defines the air pressure ranges needed to provide the apparatus with a volume of air which falls in the required range of 235-425 lpm.

  • Page 9: Special Or Critical User Instructions - Breathing Air Pressure Table

    BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE Figure 2.1 This table lists air pressure ranges needed to provide the NOVA 3 with the volume of air that falls within the required range of 235-425 lts/min according to GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. (Note: When used as a Compressed Airline Breathing Apparatus)

  • Page 10: Apparatus Setup And Use

    APPARATUS SETUP AND USE INNER LENS Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2 Place RPB Inner lens (NV3-722) into the Secure locating Inner lens frame pins into left of the Inner lens frame (NV3-723) and visor latch mount rolling the frame round work it round locating it into the frame...
  • Page 11 TEAROFF AND OUTER LENSES (CONTINUED) Figure 3.5 Figure 3.6 Place the lenses onto the Lens Locator at Slide the lenses under the lens locators the centre of the visor (N3-726). that are positioned at the sides of the visor. CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY Figure 3.7 Figure 3.8 Thread on the loose running nut of...
  • Page 12 Figure 3.9 Figure 3.10 Connect the EN14594, AS/NZS 1716 Now connect the Breathing Air Supply approved NOVA 3 Air Supply Hose to a Hose to the Flow Control Device. Air breathing air source supplying EN12021 should be now flowing through the or better quality air.
  • Page 13 DONNING YOUR HELMET (CONTINUED) Figure 4.1 Figure 4.2 Adjust the apparatus padding size Fold back cape, open the Inner Bib and by turning the ratchet knob located place your fingers on the Inner Bib and under the cape collar at the back of the the side of helmet at approximately ear apparatus padding.
  • Page 14 APPARATUS SETUP AND USE CONTINUED Figure 4.4 Figure 4.5 Fasten the NV2022 belt at waist or hip Re check the air pressure and adjust level and adjust for comfort. Move the if necessary. With air flow into your Flow Control Device away from spine. apparatus you are now ready to enter the work area.

  • Page 15: Cleaning, Disinfecting & Storage

    CLEANING, DISINFECTING AND STORAGE As the NOVA 3 Supplied Air apparatus !WARNING! has a limited service life, a regular Do not clean this apparatus with inspection and replacement programme volatile chemicals. must be conducted. Before using the Apparatus all parts should be inspected for damage or wear and tear.
  • Page 16 CLEANING, DISINFECTING AND STORAGE (CONTINUED) Figure 5.3 Figure 5.4 Remove rear Pad Remove Head Liner padding from the head liner, the padding can be washed or disposed. The padding is secured with hook fasteners. Figure 5.5 Figure 5.6 To remove the Head Liner, first remove The inside of the helmet can be wiped the 4 clips (a) then lift out.
  • Page 17 Replace with RPB® Safety genuine parts. The the tube as soon as signs of damage Inner Gasket and Inner Lens fame can be or excessive wear become evident.
  • Page 18 CLEANING, DISINFECTING AND STORAGE (CONTINUED) VISOR ASSEMBLY Figure 5.7 There is an Allen Key mounted in the padding connector. Rotate the Alen Key out of the holder then pull down to remove. Figure 5.8 Figure 5.9 To remove the Visor, undo the hinge The Hinge Mount (NV3-727) and Latch lock (NV3-727-2) and slide back, this will Mount (NV3-728) can be removed using...
  • Page 19 STORAGE Figure 5.11 Figure 5.10 After you have used the apparatus, After the apparatus components have hang it up by the hand strap in a clean been cleaned and inspected, place them environment, this will help keep the in a plastic bag or an airtight container. inside free of contaminants.
  • Page 20 Fig 7.7 Figure 7.1 !WARNING! Use only parts and components that are part of the EN14594, AS/ NZS 1716 approved apparatus assembly. The use of non RPB® parts voids the EN14594, AS/ NZS 1716 approval of the entire apparatus assembly.
  • Page 21 HELMET COMPONENTS Figure 7.2 All kits contain screws and NV3-727-2 nuts when necessary NV3-729 NV3-729-2 NV3-730 NV2030 NV3-759 NV3-727/8 NV3-727-2 Visor Hinge Lock NV3-727/8 Visor Latch Mount Kit - Includes: Latch Mount, Hinge Mount, Covers NV3-729 Air Inlet Kit - Includes: Air Inlet, O-Ring, Back Plate, Hanging Strap NV3-730 Padding Connectors (left &...
  • Page 22 NV2021B Breathing Tube (dark grey) NV2022 Belt 03-101 Constant Flow Valve 03-901 RPB® PX⁴ PAPR (See 7.20.586 PX⁴ PAPR for more details) 04-838 RBP® Twist Connect Breathing Tube (Bayonet Connector) 08-091 PAPR Air Flow Tester APPARATUS CAPES Figure 7.5 NV3-755...
  • Page 23 PADDING SYSTEMS Figure 7.6 NV3-734 07-733 NV3-735-1 NV3-734-1 07-900 NV3-735 07-731 07-732 NV3-731 Side Padding Frames (left & right) NV3-732-XXX Side Padding Foam Pads pk 5 pairs (A10 Thin - A15 Medium - A20 Thick) ** NV3-734 Head Liner Kit - Includes: Head Liner, Head Liner Foam Padding, Head Liner Clips x4 NV3-734-1 Head Liner Clips, pack of 4 NV3-735...
  • Page 24 OTHER PRODUCTS RPB® Z3® WELDER The RPB® Z3 Welder combines respiratory protection with breakthrough optical technology, providing welding professionals with a comfortable working environment. Features on the RPB® Z3 surpass even the most rigorous industry standards and the demands of the most quality conscious companies.