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- Page 1 0194 INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN14594: 2005 LIGHTWEIGHT ABRASIVE BLASTING HELMET...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INSPECTION, CLEANING AND STORAGE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NOTES RPB Safety Global Headquarters 2807 Samoset Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073, USA. T: 1-866-494-4599 F: 1-866-494-4509 E: sales.us@rpbsafety.com www.rpbsafety.com 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 www.rpbsafety.com... - Page 3 0194 RPB Safety T. 1 866 494 4599 F. 1 866 494 4509 E. info@rpbsafety.com COMPRESSED AIRLINE BREATHING APPARATUS THIS APPARATUS IS APPROVED ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATION Respirator Components Alternate Alternate Flow Cautions and Alternate Capes Quick Alternate Hoses...
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Page 4: Introduction
Abrasive Blasting. defects in material, workmanship and does not cover damage caused by The ASTRO has been designed for use misuse or abuse. RPB®’s only obligation in atmospheres NOT IMMEDIATELY and your exclusive remedy shall be to... -
Page 5: Apparatus Component Concept
COMPRESSED AIRLINE BREATHING APPARATUS COMPONENT CONCEPT The RPB® ASTRO 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 and AS/NZS 1716 approved Compressed Airline Breathing Apparatus. -
Page 6: Warnings
8. Improper use of this apparatus may cause of the RPB ASTRO Series . injury or death. Improper use may also 2. Before using this apparatus ensure your cause life threatening delayed lung... -
Page 7: Air Filtration & Carbon Monoxide Monitoring
RPB® ASTRO compressed airline breathing maintenance manuals for information apparatus be supplied with EN12021, AS/NZS about use and maintenance of 1715 air. To achieve this, RPB® recommends these apparatus. using the Radex™ Airline Filter (04-900) and a GX4 Gas Monitor (08-400). Further information S - Special or critical User’s Instructions and/... -
Page 8: Apparatus Operations
AS/NZS 1715 or better, at all times. hoses used could result in contaminants The ASTRO does not purify air or filter being inhaled as the pressure in the contaminants. Breathable air must be... - Page 9 Be sure your air supply hose is EN14594, AS/NZS 1715 approved ASTRO breathing air hose. Check your ASTRO air supply hose is within the EN14594, AS/NZS 1715 approved length in column 4. Set the air pressure at the point of...
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Page 10: Breathing Air Pressure Table
SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USERS INSTRUCTIONS BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE This table lists Air pressure ranges needed to provide the ASTRO with the volume of air that falls within the required range of 6 -15 cfm or 170 - 425 lts/min according to GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. -
Page 11: Setting Up
Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2 Connect the EN14594, AS/NZS 1715 Screw on the breathing hose in a approved ASTRO Air Supply Hose to a clockwise direction onto the helmet. breathing air source supplying EN12021 Making sure that the correct end is or better quality air. -
Page 12: Lenses
LENSES Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2 Make sure you have a EN14594, AS/NZS Place the Outer Lens into the face frame 1716 approved inner lens is securely and push past the locating ribs. fitted into the window frame gasket. Place one end into the gasket first, then slowly roll the gasket over the sides of the lens, working towards the other end. -
Page 13: Donning Your Apparatus
DONNING YOUR APPARATUS Figure 4.1 Figure 4.2 To adjust the head harness first unclip With air flowing into your Respirator fold the locating pegs, then slide the band in back the cape, open the inner bib and or out to the desired size. Note: slide place your fingers on the inner bib and inwards to reduce the size. -
Page 14: Inspection, Cleaning And Storage
All components of the respirator assembly should be inspected for damage or wear and tear before use. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately. USE ONLY EN14594, AS/NZS 1716 APPROVED ASTRO PARTS. Refer to the parts list for the correct part numbers. !WARNING! DO NOT CLEAN RESPIRATOR WITH VOLATILE CHEMICALS. - Page 15 INSPECTION, CLEANING & STORAGE CONTINUED INNER LENS AND GASKET AIR SUPPLY HOSE The air supply hoses should be inspected for: 1. Cuts or tears 2. Cracks or signs of perishing 3. Blisters or weak points 4. Abrasive wear the hose or are not worn, remove any dirt inside couplings with a duster gun.
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Page 16: Parts And Accessories
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES VISOR AND LENSES Figure 10.1 02-806 02-807 02-804 02-810 02-805 02-811 02-816 02-809 02-804 Visor 02-809 Head Suspension 02-805 Visor Strap 02-810 Inner Lens (pkt 10) 02-806 Cleat 02-811 Outer Lens (pkt 10) 02-807 Gasket Seal 02-816 Tearoff Lens 02-808 Suspension Clip (pkt 4) - Page 17 BREATHING TUBE & FLOW CONTROL DEVICES Figure 10.3 NV2030 03-101 NV2021 NV2022 NV2021 Breathing Tube NV2022 Belt NV2030 Low Flow Indicator RESPIRATOR CAPES Figure 10.4 02-812 02-813 02-812 Cape Cover Band 02-813 Nylon Cape 17 17...
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Page 18: Notes
NOTES ............................ - Page 19 NOTES ......................................................
- Page 20 The RPB® 4000-01 Cool Air Tube cools compressed breathing air coming into the respirator by up to 30°F while the RPB® 4000-20 Hot Air Tube will heat the compressed air by up to 30°F. These maximize worker comfort and increase productivity in hot or cold climates.
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