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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, Nova, Nova 3, Radex, and Zytec are registered trademarks of RPB® Safety LLC For technical assistance contact our Customer Service Department Form #: 7.20.526...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The RPB® PX4 AIR is approved in two caused by filter blocking. Should the airflow fall below the minimum flow rate configurations, 03-911 to EN 12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 as a an audible alarm will sound and the fan...
  • Page 4 Equipment Device). (170 slpm) for the 03-911 and 4.2cfm (120 slpm) for 03-912 minimum airflow. The RPB® PX4 AIR is approved as an EN The HE filter should also be replaced 12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH2/...

  • Page 5: Papr Component Concept

    PAPR COMPONENT CONCEPT The RPB® PX4 AIR is part 3 of the 3 main components that constitute a respirator (Note the T100 has been used in the below diagram as an example): Respirator Hood Breathing Tube Assembly Air Supply Figure 1.1...

  • Page 6: Warnings

    Use only parts and defined in applicable National and components that are part of the EN Local Government regulations and 12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 recommendations. TH2/TH3 P R SL approved respirator assembly. The use of non RPB®...
  • Page 7 !WARNINGS! (CONTINUED) 10. The RPB® PX4 AIR PAPR is not more information on this, please intrinsically safe. Do not use call our Customer Care Team on in flammable or explosive 1-866-494-4599 or visit rpbsafety. atmospheres. Doing so may result com.

  • Page 8: Respirator Operations

    Instruction Manual. Equipment Marking Battery Pack The RPB PX4 and its filters are marked in The battery pack must be inspected accordance with the EN 12941: 1998 + before each time it is charged. If there A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH2/TH3 P R SL.
  • Page 9 Markings and Symbols on ALARMS AND DEVICE the Equipment WARNINGS - Read all instructions before Filter Blockage use. A pulsing alarm sounds when the Li-Ion - Lithium Polymer Batteries. airflow to the hood falls below the minimum requirement of 170slpm - Batteries shall be disposed (180slpm Nominal) for 03-911 and of as electronic waste.

  • Page 10: Papr Setup And Use

    PAPR SETUP AND USE CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Figure 1.2 Figure 1.1 Fit the battery to the charging station by Connect the Power Pack to the charging connecting the left side and rotate the station. Connect the Power Pack to the battery down and latch into place.
  • Page 11 Figure 1.6 Figure 1.5 The battery has a power capacity Now attach the battery to the RPB PX4 indicator showing the level of charge AIR by connecting the left hand edge from 20% to 100%, press the test button to the base of the unit and rotate up to reveal the result.
  • Page 12 HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTER Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2 A 03-981 Pre-filter is mounted in front of Check your environments. For use in the 03-985 HE filter to prolong the life of environments with Sparks or molten the Filter. metal, use the 03-982 Spark Arrester in front of the 03-981 Pre-filter.
  • Page 13 TO REPLACE THE HE FILTER Figure 4.1 Figure 4.2 Make sure the 03-911 fan unit is (1.) Depress the latch, (2.) rotate the switched off before attempting to open door to the right and lift the door off the Door. (Note: Press and hold button the latch.
  • Page 14 POWER ON/OFF BUTTON AND SPEED CONTROL Figure 2.1 Figure 2.1 The Power button is on the right of the The top row of green lights indicate the unit as you look at the front of the PX4. charge of the battery. 3 lights is fully POWER ON: Press and hold the power charged.
  • Page 15 FAN SPEED AND AIR BLOCKAGE INDICATION Speed 1 - 170 slpm (03-911) [120 slpm (03-912)] Speed 2 - 210 slpm (03-911) [135 slpm (03-912)] Speed 3 - 240 slpm (03-911) [150 slpm (03-912)] Figure 2.5 Speed Settings: Cycle through the 3 speed settings by pressing the Power Button.
  • Page 16 BREATHING TUBE Figure 5.2 Figure 5.1 Select the Flexible breathing tube that Take the end that fits to the Respirator suits your respirator (check the fitting and connect it securely. connects to your respirator type). Ensure that the seal is in place. Figure 5.3 Figure 5.4 Now take the bayonet end, insert the...
  • Page 17 BELT AND SUPPORT ATTACHMENT Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2 Choose the appropriate belt for Thread the belt through the support in the working environment; (07-765 a left to right flow when looking at the Polyethylene Belt and Buckle {Standard} front of the PX4. or 07-765-FR Nomex®...

  • Page 18: Apparatus Classification And Protection Factor

    BELT AND SUPPORT ATTACHMENT (CONTINUED) Figure 5.5 Figure 5.6 Thread the belt through the inner slot Now thread the clip end of the buckle from the back and then back through on to the belt and pull to the desired the outer slot, see Fig 5.5.

  • Page 19: Respirator Operations (Continued)

    The HE filter paper must not be cleaned PX4 AIR PAPR SYSTEM: Make a or submersed in water at any time. visual inspection of the entire unit, Damage to the HE filter paper will...
  • Page 20 RESPIRATOR OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) is sitting above the minimum flow STORAGE: The PX4 should not be rate marker. stored with the Filter or battery attached if not being used for long WARNING! Do not use the PX4 if the periods of time, store in a clean, dry meter does not reach the minimum environment, away from direct heat airflow rate of the flow meter.

  • Page 21: Product Specifications And Data

    T100 Respirator at the 3 speed settings. STORAGE TEMPERATURE -10° to 45°C at a Relevant Humidity of less than 90%. RPB® recommends that the device is store at 10° to 30°C as the optimal temperature range for storage, to maximise the life of the battery.

  • Page 22: Trouble Shooting

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA TABLE 1.2 (CONTINUED) PRODUCT STORAGE LIFE (FROM NEW IF KEPT IN ORIGINAL SEALED PACKAG- ING) A. MOTOR/FAN UNIT A. 5 years B. BATTERY PACK B. 1 year C. FILTERS C. 5 years INTRINSIC SAFETY The PX4 is NOT classed as an Intrinsically Safe Device. ASSIGNED PROTECTION The assigned protection factor is dependent on the type of respirator used with the PX4.
  • Page 23 NOTES ...................................................... .

  • Page 24: Parts And Accessories

    PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Figure 7.1...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Item Number Description Part Number PX4 Cover 03-922 PX4 Prefilter (Packet of 10) 03-981 PX4 Spark Arrestor 03-982 PX4 Main Door 03-921 PX4 High Efficiency Filter 03-985 PX4 Latch Kit 03-923 PX4 Fan Housing 03-911 PX4 Fan Housing - Low Flow (dk gray fan cover) 03-912 PX4 Battery 03-955...
  • Page 26 NOTES ........................... .
  • Page 27 NOTES ......................................................
  • Page 28 OTHER PRODUCTS RPB® NOVA 3® RESPIRATOR The RPB® NOVA 3® combines breakthrough protection technology with advanced comfort and functionality, surpassing even the most rigorous industry standards and the demands of the most quality-conscious companies. Designed to optimize safety and productivity, and to minimize worker downtime, the helmet has a host of features that maximize its lifetime value.

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