Table of Contents
Advertisement
for Air Purifying Respirator (APR), Continuous Flow Supplied Air Respirator
(CF–SAR), and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Configurations
Air Purifying Respirator
Front Adapter Cap
Air Purifying Respirator
Low Profile Nozzle Plug
CF-Supplied Air Respirator
Side-mount Breathing Tube
DO NOT USE your respirator until you read and completely understand this
instruction manual. You are required to inspect the adapter prior to putting it
into service. Please refer to the inspection procedures in this manual. Failure
to comply with this warning may result in personal injury, illness, or death.
Copyright SPERIAN Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
©
April 2008 All Rights Reserved
P/N 764099 REV D 03/09
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit
Models 7540/7640/7740/7541/7641/7741
OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit
Convertible Facepiece
CF-Supplied Air Respirator
Front-mount Breathing Tube
Convertible Facepiece
™
™
WARNING
AN ISO 9001
REGISTERED
COMPANY
Powered Air Purifying
Respirator Mask-mount Blower
Powered Air Purifying
Respirator Belt-mount Blower
CF-Supplied Air Respirator
P100 Filter Escape
SPERIAN Respiratory Protection USA, LLC
3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Toll-Free 888.APR.SCBA or 714.545.0410
Fax 714.850.0299
www.sperianprotection.com
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Sperian SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit 7540
Summary of Contents for Sperian SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit 7540
- Page 1 SPERIAN Respiratory Protection USA, LLC 3001 South Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704 AN ISO 9001 Copyright SPERIAN Respiratory Protection USA, LLC Toll-Free 888.APR.SCBA or 714.545.0410 © REGISTERED April 2008 All Rights Reserved Fax 714.850.0299...
-
Page 2: Niosh Approval Cautions And Limitations
NIOSH APPROVAL CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS The Cautions and Limitations applicable to the air purifying respirator (APR), continuous flow supplied air respirator (CF-SAR), and powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) configurations are listed below: Operating Configuration Cautions and Limitations Air Purifying Respirator (APR) ABCHJLMNOPS Continuous Flow Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) ABCDEGHJLMNOPS... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ TABLE OF CONTENTS NIOSH APPROVAL CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ........... .i TABLE OF CONTENTS . -
Page 4: Introduction
SPERIAN. the mask. You must read and understand this manual and be trained in the proper use of the respirator before B.Continuous... -
Page 5: Powered Air Purifying Respirator (Papr) Configuration
ON/OFF switch. property, personal injury, or death in This configuration is NIOSH approved and SPERIAN which environmental exposure is a recommended for respiratory protection against dusts, contributing factor. - Page 6 Always wear proper head by SPERIAN, or modification of this and ear protection. respirator in any manner will void ● This respirator must not be used...
- Page 7 ● Users must clean and maintain this respirator only in accordance with SPERIAN’s instructions. Accessories not offered by SPERIAN may degrade performance, and will void NIOSH certification. ● The respirator facepiece assembly contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
-
Page 8: Respirator Operating Configurations Schematic
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ V. RESPIRATOR OPERATING CONFIGURATIONS SCHEMATIC Cartridges and Filters See cartridge table Air Purifying in Section VI Respirator (APR) for available cartridge part numbers. SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece 5-Pt. Strap Small/Medium/Large 754000/764000/774000 Mesh Headnet ™ Small/Medium/Large 754100/764100/774100 Side-mount Tube and Belt... -
Page 9: Parts List
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ VI. PARTS LIST A. Please refer the Parts List Matrix in Part B for component descriptions and identification of their use with the various operating configurations of the SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece. Headnet ™ Air Purifying Respirator Cartridges CF-SAR SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible... - Page 10 SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ B. Parts List Matrix...
-
Page 11: Facepiece Preparation Using Included Items
Combination Multi-contaminant and P100 not be used to protect you against many of these chemicals. Contact a certified industrial hygienist or SPERIAN if you Table 2. Continuous Flow Supplied Air Respirator have any of these materials present in (CF-SAR) Air Hose Components the work place. - Page 12 SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ A. Air Purifying Respirator (APR) The SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible is shipped from the factory with the nozzle adapter (item 20, P/N 702045) installed in the facepiece nozzle. This adapter must be capped using the included adapter cap (item 24, P/N 420020) for the facepiece to be used as an APR respi- rator.
-
Page 13: Operating Instructions For Specific Respirator Configurations
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ B. Continuous Flow Supplied Air Respirator(CF-SAR) C. Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) 1. Side-mounted Breathing Tube Both the mask-mounted and belt-mounted powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) configurations require both When using the SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible side connector ports to be capped with the included screw as a supplied air respirator (CF-SAR) with side- caps (item 27, P/N 985020). -
Page 14: Installing Chemical Cartridges And Particulate Filters
R or P- ● Do not use this respirator without the series filters can be used if the atmosphere appropriate SPERIAN cartridges and/ contains oil (e.g., lubricants, cutting fluids, or filters securely attached onto the glycerin, etc.). An R-series filter used in an oil- facepiece. -
Page 15: Donning Instructions For Apr Configuration
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ 2. Donning Instructions for APR Configuration 7. Hold the facepiece against your face and pull the straps over your head. 8. Tighten the two lower straps, temple straps, then WARNING the top straps until a good seal is obtained and all straps lie flat on your head. -
Page 16: Fit Check Instructions For Apr Configuration
Alternatively, the cartridges may be removed to perform the fit check. If removed, SPERIAN recommends someone other than you 6. Chemical and Particulate Filter Service Life reinstall them after a leak-tight fit is achieved. It... - Page 17 All new SPERIAN filters must be maintained in fac- tory sealed bags and must only be removed when...
- Page 18 Whether used in oil-containing mum of 30 days or 40 total hours, whichever or non-oil containing atmospheres, SPERIAN comes first. However, SPERIAN recommends recommends that all filters be replaced daily...
-
Page 19: Air Supply
Never use this respirator without two capable of removing dirt, carbon SPERIAN Model 1050 P100 filters se- dust, oil, oil vapor, and excess curely threaded onto the facepiece. water mist that may be present in ●... -
Page 20: Quick Coupler Assembly
● Disassemble and repeat steps 3 through 5. CAUTION ● If the leaks persist, remove the hose from ser- vice and have repairs made by a SPERIAN Do not exceed the maximum continuous certified technician. duty or maximum intermittent duty operat- ●... -
Page 21: Breathing Tube Setup
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ 5. Attach the breathing tube to the facepiece. WARNING ● For side-mounted tube CF-SAR configuration: Always verify that the swivel nut gaskets Thread one end of breathing tube onto one are in place and undamaged before as- side connector of the facepiece. - Page 22 SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ 1. Inspect the respirator as described in Section IX, Part B. NOTE If the waist belt was not previously donned during the Breathing Tube Setup procedure of Section VIII, Part B.3, don the waist belt now.
-
Page 23: Fit Check Instructions For Cf-Sar Configurations
Alternatively, the P100 filters may be re- the contaminated area. moved to perform the fit check. If removed, SPERIAN recommends someone other than you reinstall them after a leak-tight fit is WARNING achieved. It is difficult for the user to reinstall... -
Page 24: Doffing Instructions For Cf-Sar Configurations
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ er’s instructions on the use and maintenance of 7. Doffing Instructions for CF-SAR Configurations the respirator. Read and understand the following a. Loosen the two lower head straps completely warnings prior to using the respirator. (for five strap head harness or Headnet). -
Page 25: P100 Filter Service Life And Replacement
12 and the environmental conditions such as humidity, 10 to 22 17 to 30 — temperature, etc. All new SPERIAN filters must be maintained in factory sealed bags and must only be (985244)6.3 15 to 25 20 to 25 removed when they are to be used. -
Page 26: Battery Pack Charging
● For the mask mounted blower con- hours. The charger light will remain on when- figuration: NEVER use this respira- ever the battery is being charged. tor without a SPERIAN HE filter, P/N 108000, securely threaded into the blower. NOTE ●... -
Page 27: Cartridge And Filter Installation
WARNING Flow check, facepiece fit check, don- ning, and doffing must be done in a safe, 2. Install a SPERIAN HE Filter, P/N 108000, uncontaminated area. Failure to comply and hand tighten. A SPERIAN shower with this warning may lead to personal cap, P/N 981177, may be fitted over the injury, illness, or death. - Page 28 5. If the ball is below the line indicating low flow, the most probable causes are: a. The filter is blocked by dust or water. Replace with a new SPERIAN HE filter, P/N 108000. Figure 22. Flow Meter Attached b. Low battery voltage. Recharge the bat- to Belt-Mounted Blower tery for 14 to 16 hours.
-
Page 29: Donning Instructions For Papr Configurations
● Prior to donning the SPERIAN mask- mounted PAPR, ensure that the 5. If the ball is below the line indicating low blower inlet gasket is in place (Fig-... - Page 30 SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ ● For belt-mounted setup: Also detach the breath- 9. Tighten the two lower straps, temple straps, ing tube from the facepiece, if attached, and then the top straps until a good seal is obtained verify that an o-ring is installed at the base of and all straps lie flat on your head.
-
Page 31: Fit Check Instructions For Papr Configurations
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ NOTE In the event of a decrease or loss of airflow from the blower for both the mask-mounted and belt-mounted PAPR configurations, the wearer can safely breathe through the blow- er/filter assembly until reaching an uncon- taminated area. -
Page 32: Doffing Instructions For Papr Configurations
OSHA compliant cartridge change-out schedule. The service life of the cartridge can be estimated using SPERIAN’s cartridge service life estimation program, available from SPERIAN. Always replace all cartridges at the same time. -
Page 33: Decontamination
● The battery cable must remain attached instead of being collected on the filters. to the blower and battery pack during de- Therefore, SPERIAN strongly recom- contamination to prevent water from en- mends that combination cartridges or tering the battery pack case or blower. -
Page 34: Cleaning
Anti-fog solution, P/N 951015 (1 oz.), or bly, or battery cord in water or solvents. 951016 (16 oz.), or use SPERIAN single use Damage to the equipment will result. anti-fog wipes, P/N 981803. ● Do not use ultrasonic cleaners to clean respirators equipped with speaking dia- phragms. -
Page 35: Inspection
NIOSH certification of the equipment, all other repairs clean, lint-free cloth. Do not allow water to enter must be done only by authorized SPERIAN technicians the blower. and repair centers. Consult your SPERIAN distributor for the one nearest you. -
Page 36: Overhaul Frequency
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: No other oral warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind have been made by SPERIAN, its distributors, or the agents of either SPERIAN of them, that in any way alter the terms of this warranty. -
Page 37: Respirator Inspection Tables
SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ XIV. RESPIRATOR INSPECTION TABLES General Inspection Table The following table lists general inspection steps to be followed for all respirator configurations (APR, SAR, PAPR). COMPONENT LOOK FOR FACEPIECE LENS 1. Nicks, scratches, or abrasions that could impair visibility. 2. - Page 38 SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Convertible Facepiece ™ XIV. RESPIRATOR INSPECTION TABLES─Continued Additional Inspection Table for Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) For powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), the following inspection steps should be followed in addition to the general inspection steps listed in the General Inspection Table above. COMPONENT LOOK FOR Blower...
- Page 39 3. To install, verify that the nozzle o-ring is free from debris and install the o- ring onto the nozzle. 4. Apply Christolube lubricant, SPERIAN P/N 910452, or equivalent, to o-ring. 5. From the inside of the lens, align the top and bottom ribs on the front of the nozzle with the notches in the lens.
- Page 40 www.sperianprotection.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit 7540 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers