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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PROTECTING YOU FOR
LIFE'S BEST MOMENTS
®
Employers: Read this manual and the flow control device Instruction
Manual and carry out the Employer Responsibilities (page 9).
Product users: Read this manual and the flow control device Instruction
Manual and follow the Product User Safety Instructions (page 10).
Make sure this manual is available to all users for reference.
Español: www.rpbsafety.com/product/zlink/
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  • Page 1 ® ® INSTRUCTION MANUAL Employers: Read this manual and the flow control device Instruction Manual and carry out the Employer Responsibilities (page 9). Product users: Read this manual and the flow control device Instruction Manual and follow the Product User Safety Instructions (page 10). Make sure this manual is available to all users for reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in DANGER death or serious injury. Read the Instruction Manual. Additional copies of RPB manuals can be found at www.rpbsafety.com. ® Safety LLC is an ISO9001 certified company. ®...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The green and gray color combination is a registered trademark of RPB Safety, LLC. All rights in the RPB Intellectual Property contained in this publication, including copyright, trademarks, service marks, trade secret, and patent rights are reserved.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    The RPB Z-LINK Respirator, when properly fitted and used with all required components, ® ® including the Breathing Tube Assembly and the 03-901 RPB PX4 AIR Powered Air Purifying ® ® Respirator, is a NIOSH approved powered air purifying respirator with an assigned protection factor of 1000.
  • Page 5 (ADF) meets ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 requirements and is designed to protect the operator’s face and head against sparks and hazardous ultraviolet and infrared rays emitted during the welding process. See “Auto-Darkening Welding Protection Filter” (page 31) for information about ADF capabilities and use. Use an approved RPB welding cape for adequate protection from ®...

  • Page 6: Respiratory Component Diagrams - Niosh Cautions & Limitations

    RESPIRATOR COMPONENT DIAGRAM - PAPR concentrations established by regulatory standards. 1. RESPIRATOR Do not use Powered Air-Purifying HELMET Respirators if airflow is less than four cfm ASSEMBLY (115 lpm) for tight fitting face pieces or six cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or helmets. Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridge and canisters are...
  • Page 7 PLACE NIOSH APPROVAL LABEL HERE. RESPIRATOR COMPONENT DIAGRAM - SAR NIOSH - CAUTIONS AND 1. RESPIRATOR LIMITATIONS HELMET ASSEMBLY SUPPLIED AIR Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen. 2. BREATHING Not for use in atmospheres immediately TUBE dangerous to life or health.

  • Page 8: Air Source, Fittings, And Pressure

    Type 1 gaseous air described in the Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specifications G.7.1 (Grade D or higher) and as specified by Federal Law 42 CFR 84, subpart J.84.141(b) and 29 CFR 1910.134 (i). The RPB Z-LINK does not purify air or filter ®...

  • Page 9: Employer Responsibilities

    EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES Your specific responsibilities may vary by location and industry, but in general RPB expects that ® employers will: Follow all applicable standards and regulations for your location, industry, and activity.  Depending on your location and industry, a number of standards and regulations may apply to your selection and use of respirators and other personal protective equipment.

  • Page 10: Product User Safety Instructions

    PAPR or the flow control ® device Instruction Manual (additional copies available at www.rpbsafety.com/resources/) and been trained in the respirator’s use, maintenance, and limitations by a qualified individual (appointed by your employer) who is knowledgable about the RPB Z-LINK Respirator. ®...
  • Page 11 Remove any damaged component or product, including any helmet or visor that has been subject to impact, from service until repaired or replaced. Scratched or damaged safety lenses or other components should be replaced with genuine RPB brand replacement parts.
  • Page 12 You have any other reason to suspect that the respirator is not providing adequate protection. PRODUCT CARE Never place the helmet on hot surfaces. Do not apply paints, solvents, adhesives or self-adhesive labels except as instructed by RPB . This product may be adversely affected by certain chemicals. ®...
  • Page 13 See the “Respirator Setup and Care” section for more specific cleaning instructions. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES OR ENVIRONMENTS Welding See Operator Setup and Use - Z-LINK+ Welding Configuration (page 26) and ADF Operation (page ® 31) for important safety-related use and care information. Check the prescribed shade level for your welding application and adjust your auto-darkening filter accordingly (see table with recommended shade levels, page 33).

  • Page 14: Breathing Air Pressure Table

    BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE S - SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USERS INSTRUCTIONS - SAR TABLE 1.1 This table lists air pressure ranges needed to provide the RPB Z-LINK with the volume of air ® ® that falls within the required range of 6-15cfm or 170-425 lts/min according to U.S government regulations.
  • Page 15 (column 1). Confirm the part number of the air supply hose (column 2) and the flow control device (column 3) you are using. Check your RPB Safety Air Supply Hose is within the correct length (column 4) and the ®...

  • Page 16: Respirator Setup And Care

    PX4 AIR - SEE THE PAPR USER MANUAL FOR USE WITH RPB ® ® When the Z-LINK Respirator is being used in conjunction with the RPB PX4 AIR PAPR, please ® ® ® refer to the RPB PX4 AIR PAPR Instruction Manual for set up and use of the assembly.
  • Page 17 WARNING The Z-LINK Supplied Air Respirator must be supplied with ® respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D or higher quality that meets OSHA or other governing body requirements. CONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY - SUPPLIED AIR FIGURE 2.3 FIGURE 2.4...
  • Page 18 RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE - STANDARD CONFIGURATION CONTINUED LENS REPLACEMENT FIGURE 3.1 FIGURE 3.2 To replace the Safety Lens, lift up the visor, Pull out the lens and insert a new Safety Lens unlatch the inner visor from the outer visor making sure the tabs of the lens are in all four and open them apart.
  • Page 19 VISOR REPLACEMENT FIGURE 4.1 FIGURE 4.2 To replace the Visor, from inside of the Remove the cap, pivot pin, and spring from helmet, unscrew the center screw from the the visor on both sides. Pull the visor out of visor pivot point on each side. the pivot points and remove from the helmet.
  • Page 20 RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE - STANDARD CONFIGURATION CONTINUED VISOR SEAL REPLACEMENT FIGURE 5.2 FIGURE 5.1 The visor seal can be replaced by pulling it Starting from one of the top corners, insert out of the track around the visor opening. the new visor seal by pressing the edge into the track all of the way around the visor opening.
  • Page 21 FIGURE 6.3 FIGURE 6.4 The position of the head harness can be Airflow can be directed by positioning the adjusted by loosening the screws that hold air flow director so that the air flows more the front bracket and sliding it forward or towards the visor or towards the face.
  • Page 22 FIGURE 8.4 FIGURE 8.3 Slide the tab on the side pad covers into While wearing the Z-LINK , tighten the ® one of the three T-shaped slots in the head ratchet adjustment until the helmet and side harness depending on the desired height pads sit comfortably on the head and ears.
  • Page 23 SIDE PADDING SYSTEM CLEANING FIGURE 9.2 FIGURE 9.1 Remove the side pads from the covers that Wash the pads with mild detergent. Once dry, are attached with hook and loop. reattach them to the side pad covers. FACE SEAL/CAPE INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT FIGURE 10.1 FIGURE 10.2 To install the cape or face seal, start by...
  • Page 24 RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE - STANDARD CONFIGURATION CONTINUED FIGURE 10.4 FIGURE 10.3 Then secure the hook and loop strips through Press the rubber seal on the cape or face seal the attachment points in the back of the into the track that goes around the back of helmet.
  • Page 25 CLEANING THE Z-LINK AND THE COMFORT PADDING ® FIGURE 11.2 FIGURE 11.1 The comfort pad is attached to the inside of The comfort pad can be washed with mild the Impact Liner with hook and loop. Pull the detergent or replaced.

  • Page 26: Z-Link+ ® (Welding) Configuration

    SETUP AND CARE - Z-LINK+ WELDING CONFIGURATION ® IMPACT LENS, ADF LENS AND REAR LENS REPLACEMENT FIGURE 12.1 FIGURE 12.2 Push the tabs inside the weld visor apart to Remove the green ADF Retainer. release the ADF Retainer. FIGURE 12.3 FIGURE 12.4...
  • Page 27 FIGURE 13.1 FIGURE 13.2 Once removed, the ADF can be cleaned To replace the Rear ADF Lens, slide the lens with a soft tissue or a cloth soaked in mild out and replace it with a new one. detergent (or alcohol). Note: Protection lenses, both internal and external, must be used in conjunction with the auto- darkening filter in order to protect it against permanent damage.
  • Page 28 To install the Z-LINK Welding Visor, remove Insert the caps into the holding sockets on the ® the pivot pin caps on the Z-LINK Head Harness Bracket so they don’t get lost ®. while using the Welding Visor. FIGURE 15.3 FIGURE 15.4...
  • Page 29 ® out until the connection sockets snap out of snapped back into the Pivot Pins to keep the the Pivot Pins in the Z-LINK . This can also area free of debris. ®...
  • Page 30 WELDING SHOULDER CAPE FIGURE 16.3 FIGURE 17.1 Carefully align the replacement spring and When welding, be sure to install a RPB ® the flip-up mechanism onto the pegs in the Zytec face seal or shoulder cape for adequate Welding Visor. Insert and screw in the 3...
  • Page 31 AUTO-DARKENING WELDING PROTECTION FILTER OPERATION ADF filter caused by the mounting frame or mounting system, as it could cause severe auto-darkening welding filters operate ® damage to the filter. Make sure that solar on the basis of a liquid crystal light shutter cells and photo-sensors are not covered by that protects the welder’s eyes against any part of the helmet, as this could prevent...
  • Page 32 WARRANTY STORAGE The warranty period of RPB Z-LINK ADF is When not in use the Auto-Darkening Filter ® ®...
  • Page 33 RECOMMENDED SHADE LEVELS FOR VARIOUS WELDING APPLICATIONS FIGURE 18.1 CURRENT IN AMPERES Welding Process MIG heavy metals MIG light metals Stainless, AI Plasma Cutting Micro plasma welding LIGHT TRANSMISSION CURVE FIGURE 18.2 T (%) Shade 3 LIGHT STATE Shade 4 Shade 6 Shade 7 Shade 8...
  • Page 34 DESCRIPTION OF RPB FILTER FEATURES ® FIGURE 18.3 Solar Cells Shade adjustment Photo-sensors (Photo diodes) Sensitivity adjustment Filter housing Opening time delay adjustment Liquid crystal shutter viewing area TECHNICAL DATA FIGURE 18.4 Model Z-LINK® ADF Viewing Area 3.88 x 2.66 inches Weight 4.4oz...

  • Page 35: Donning And Doffing

    Not doing these steps could expose you to hazardous materials, and contaminants that could impair the function of the respirator. DONNING YOUR HELMET Once you have completed the set up, you are ready to fit your RPB Z-LINK Respirator. Firstly ®...
  • Page 36 COMMS-LINK™ INSTRUCTIONS SET UP FIGURE 20.1 FIGURE 20.2 Connect the PTT Cable to the Hand Set Attach the PTT to your belt so your elbow depending on the type used. can activate the Button. FIGURE 20.4 FIGURE 20.3 Connect the PTT cable to the head set cable To operate the device, press your elbow onto and place the cable underneath the cape.
  • Page 37 INSTALLATION FIGURE 21.2 FIGURE 21.1 Remove the side pad from the cover that Place the Communication ear piece into is attached with hook and loop on the side the attachment clip. Then attach the of the helmet that the Communication is to Communication Clip into the slots on the be installed.

  • Page 38: Radio Connector Compatibility

    RADIO CONNECTORS COMPATIBILITY MOTOROLA 09-930 AXU4100, AXV5100, BPR40, CLS1110, CLS1410, CLS1413, CLS1450C, CLS1453C, CP100, CP150, CP185, CP200, CP88, CT125, CT150, CT250, CT450, CT450LS, DTR, DTR410, DTR550, DTR650, GP200, GP2000, GP300, GP308, GP68, GP88, GTI, GTX, LTS2000, P040, P080, P110, P1225, P1225LS, P200, P2000, PR400, RDK, RDU, RDU2020, RDU2080D, RDU4100, RDU4160D, RDV, RDV2020, RDV2080D, RDV5100, SP10, SP21, SP50, VL50, XTN,...
  • Page 39 09-933 TC-268, TC-268S, TC-270, TC-368, TC-368S, TC-370 KENWOOD TH-22AT, TH-235A, TH-28A, TH-42AT, TH-48A, TH-77A, TH-78A, TH-D7A(G), TH-F6, TH-F6A, TH-G71A, TH-K2AT, TK-208, TK- 2100, TK-2102, TK-2130, TK-2160, TK-2170, TK-220, TK-2200, TK-2200LP, TK-2212L, TK-2302VK, TK-240, TK-240D, TK-248, TK-250, TK-260, TK-260D, TK-260G, TK-270, TK-270G, TK-272G, TK-308, TK-3100, TK-3101, TK-3102, TK-3130, TK-3131, TK-3160, TK-3170, TK-3173, TK-320, TK, 3200, TK-3200LP, TK-3212L, TK-3230, TK-3230XLS, TK-3302UK, TK-340, TK-340D, TK-348,...

  • Page 40: Parts And Accessories

    PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FIGURE 23.1...
  • Page 41 ® logo and part number), and only in the specified configuration. Using incomplete ® or inappropriate equipment, including the use of counterfeit or non-RPB parts, can ® result in inadequate protection and will void the NIOSH approval of the entire respirator...
  • Page 42 Z-LINK+ PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ® FIGURE 23.2 Item Number Description Part Number Z-LINK+ Welding Visor 16-671 ® Z-LINK+ Welding Visor w/ADF Lens 16-670 ® Z-LINK+ Welding Lens Retainer 16-672 ® Z-LINK+ Welding Impact Lens 16-872 ® Z-LINK+ ADF Lens 16-871 ®...
  • Page 43 CAPES AND FACE SEALS 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3 FIGURE 23.3 Item Number Description Part Number Z-LINK Zytec Face Seal 16-711 ® ® Z-LINK Tychem 2000 Face Seal 16-712 ® ® Z-LINK Tychem 4000 Face Seal 16-713 ® ®...
  • Page 44 COMMS-LINK PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ™ FIGURE 23.4 Item Number Description Part Number Z-LINK Comms-Link Communication System - w/09-913 16-922 ® ™ 09-913 Z-LINK Comms-Link - Intrinsically Safe 16-921-IS ® ™ PTT Intrinsically Safe 09-813 Z-LINK Comms-Link Clip 16-529 ® ™...
  • Page 45 AIR SUPPLY HOSES AND FITTINGS 3. BREATHING AIR LINE SERIES 1. COUPLERS 2. PLUGS ASSEMBLIES 03-012-PM 1/4” M NPT NV2028 RPB 25ft 3/8” 03-013-PM 3/8” M NPT NV2029 RPB 50ft 3/8” NV2025 1/4” FM NPT 03-012-PMS 1/4” M NPT NV2027 RPB 100ft 3/8” Quick ®...

  • Page 46: Warranty And Liability Statement

    AND DISCLAIMED from this limited warranty. Contact RPB to obtain warranty service. Proof of ® purchase must be provided to obtain warranty service. All costs of returning the Products to RPB ® for warranty service must be paid by the purchaser.
  • Page 47 NOTES ........................... .
  • Page 48 QUIET-LINK ® ™ DEFENDERS The RPB Quiet-Link ear defender system ® ™ fits directly to the Z-Link and T-Link with no ® ® modifications. Combine with RPB Earplugs ® for the ultimate in hearing protection. Protect your hearing for Life’s Best Moments.

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