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RADEX AIRLINE FILTER ® INSTRUCTION MANUAL Employers: Read this manual and the flow control device Instruction Manual and carry out the Employer Responsibilities (page 8). Product users: Read this manual and the flow control device Instruction Manual and follow the Product User Safety Instructions (page 9).
RADEX AIRLINE FILTER CONTENTS EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORDS AND SYMBOLS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS AIR SOURCE, FITTINGS, AND PRESSURE EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SETUP AND CARE ...
RADEX AIRLINE FILTER IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Improper selection, use, or maintenance of respiratory protection WARNING products can result in injury; life threatening delayed lung, skin or eye disease; or death. This product is intended for occupational use in accordance with applicable standards or regulations for your location, industry, and activity (see Employer Responsibilities, page 8.) Familiarity with standards and regulations related to the use of this protective equipment...
Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 “Compressor Operations for Breathing Air” Army Corps of Engineers EM385-1-1, Section 30.F.04. EN 12021 :2014 Respiratory equipment. Compressed gases for breathing apparatus. AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment. AIR SOURCE, FITTINGS, AND PRESSURE AIR SOURCE Locate the air source in a clean air environment.
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RADEX AIRLINE FILTER AIR SOURCE, FITTINGS, AND PRESSURE CONTINUED A GX4 Gas Monitor, Part No. 08-400, is recommended to monitor Carbon Monoxide, ® Oxygen, and Hydrogen Sulfide. (Other gas sensors may become available in the future.) This can help a system comply with OSHA regulation 1910.134(i)(7), EN 12021, and AS/NZS 1715.
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TYPICAL SUPPLIED AIR SYSTEM 1. SUPPLIED AIR COMPRESSOR 9. RESPIRATOR HEADTOP ASSEMBLY (NOVA 3 SHOWN) ® 2. SUPPLIED AIR LINE TO FILTER 6. REGULATOR AND PRESSURE GAUGE TO RESPIRATOR 8. BREATHING TUBE ASSEMBLY 3. OPTIONAL AND FLOW PREFILTERS AND CONTROL REGULATOR DEVICE 6.
RADEX AIRLINE FILTER 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.
Make sure the area is ventilated and monitored: Ventilate and monitor the air in the work area as required by local standards and regulations. If you have any questions, contact RPB ® Call Customer Service Department at: Tel: 1-866-494-4599 Email: customerservice@rpbsafety.com...
Use only authentic RPB brand parts and components. Using incomplete or inappropriate ® equipment, including the use of counterfeit or non-RPB parts, can result in inadequate protection ® and could reduce the filtration capabilities. Do not modify or alter any part of this product.
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BASE MOUNT - GROUND FIGURE 1.1 FIGURE 1.2 To connect the base mount align the arrows The base mount will only fit in two on the base mount with the arrows on the positions, the arrows must align before filter. locking.
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RADEX AIRLINE FILTER SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED 04-900 ASSEMBLY - 2 OUTLET MANIFOLD FIGURE 2.1 FIGURE 2.2 To assemble the pressure regulator, thread Connect the quick disconnect coupler and the pressure gauge into the body and brass cap to the 3/8” tee into the top of the tighten using an 11mm wrench.
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04-960 AND 04-964-RZ ASSEMBLY - 6 OUTLET MANIFOLD FIGURE 3.1 FIGURE 3.2 To assemble the Six Outlet Manifold, first Thread all six Couplers into the 04-965 thread the 04-915 Pressure Gauge into the Manifold and tighten. 04-965 6 Outlet Manifold and tighten. FIGURE 3.3 FIGURE 3.4 Thread the completed Six Outlet Manifold...
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RADEX AIRLINE FILTER SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS The Micro Mist Filter (04-925), Mainline Prefilter (04-927), Auto Drain Unit (04-924) and Super High Flow Regulator (04-962) are optional attachments for environments that are humid or have excessive moisture, or have oil or other fine particulates in the air. They can all be used together or individually.
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FITTING THE MAIN LINE PREFILTER IN LINE FITTING THE AUTO DRAIN UNIT WITH THE MICRO MIST FILTER FIGURE 4.3 FIGURE 4.4 To fit the Main Line Prefilter onto the Micro To fit the Auto Drain Unit, screw the unit Mist Filter, thread the 1/2” Hex Connector onto the elbow connector on the draining 04-952 into the Main Line Prefilter then valve.
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RADEX AIRLINE FILTER SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED NOTE Refer to your respirator instruction manual for pressure ranges for your respirators, increase the pressure according to the number of operators. Check that ALL fittings and connections are tight. YOUR FILTER IS NOW READY FOR USE.
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Optional Equipment Check and replace as needed: Main line pre-filter element. Micro-mist filter element. Replacing the Cartridge and Cleaning the unit Shut off the air supply to the Radex Airline Filter and release all air from the body by ®...
RADEX AIRLINE FILTER PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FIGURE 6.1 24, 25...
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RPB 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...
Safety is not liable for damage, loss or expense resulting from the failure to give advice ® or information or the giving of incorrect advice or information, whether or not due to RPB ® Safety’s negligence or that of its employees, agents or subcontractors.
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Look no further than the RPB . From the ® ™ searing heat of an Arizona summer to a severe Scandinavian winter the RPB ® ™ will keep you comfortable. AIR QUALITY MONITORING Do you need an intelligent gas monitor that...
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