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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).
Manuals are regularly updated. Make sure this manual is available to all
users for reference.
CURRENT VERSION OF MANUAL AND ESPAÑOL:
rpbsafety.com/respirators/z3-welder
The Respiratory Protection
Brand
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  • Page 1 PRODUCT USERS: read this manual and the flow control device instruction manual and follow the product user safety instructions (page 10). Manuals are regularly updated. Make sure this manual is available to all users for reference. CURRENT VERSION OF MANUAL AND ESPAÑOL: rpbsafety.com/respirators/z3-welder The Respiratory Protection Brand ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 3: Introduction

    RPB Safety, LLC. For technical assistance contact our Customer Service Department at 1-866-494-4599 or email: customerservice@rpbsafety.com...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    ® ® Instruction Manual). Supplied Air Type C Supplied Air Respirator, referred to as “SAR” in this instruction manual. The RPB ® Respirator, when properly fitted and used with all required components, including the ™ Breathing Tube Assembly, Flow Control Device, and RPB Breathing Air Line is a NIOSH ®...
  • Page 5 FACE AND EYES:  Welding Visor with Impact Lens and Auto-Darkening Welding Protection Filter The Z3 ™ (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.

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

    Z3 WELDER ™ RESPIRATOR COMPONENT DIAGRAM - PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator consists of 3 main components. All 3 The RPB ® ™ components must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete NIOSH approved respirator. Do not exceed maximum use 1.
  • Page 7 PLACE NIOSH APPROVAL LABEL HERE. RESPIRATOR COMPONENT DIAGRAM - SAR The RPB Supplied Air Respirator consists of 3 main components. All 3 components ® ™ must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete NIOSH approved respirator. NIOSH - CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 1.

  • 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 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

    RPB products you are using. ® MAKE SURE THE SYSTEM IS READY FOR USE Make sure you have a complete system. Verify that you have all required components for the Z3 ™ to serve as a complete NIOSH-approved respirator:...
  • Page 11 Remove any damaged component or product, including any visor that has been subject to impact, from service until repaired or replaced. Scratched or damaged impact lenses or other components should be replaced with genuine RPB brand replacement ®...
  • 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 ®...
  • Page 13 Welding in Confined Spaces Welding in a confined space can present an atmospheric hazard due to the generation of contaminants and displacement of oxygen. Do not use the Z3 in confined spaces if the oxygen ™ concentration will be reduced below 19.5%.

  • Page 14: Breathing Air Pressure Table

    Z3 WELDER ™ 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 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 Confirm the part number of the air supply hose you are using (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

    Z3 WELDER ™ RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE IMPACT LENS, ADF LENS AND PROTECTIVE LENS REPLACEMENT FIGURE 2.2 FIGURE 2.1 Squeeze the tabs inside the Helmet to Remove the outer (green) shell. release the outer shell. FIGURE 2.3 FIGURE 2.4 Remove the clear Impact Lens by...
  • Page 17 ® ™ contaminants. longer be covered by the warranty. NOTE To put the RPB Z3™ Welding Helmet back together reverse this process starting at 2.6 and ® finishing at 2.1 FACE SEAL REPLACEMENT FIGURE 3.2 FIGURE 3.1 Pull the lower part of the face seal holder to Pull the face seal holder from the two inside release it from the air duct.
  • Page 18 Z3 WELDER ™ RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED FIGURE 3.3 FIGURE 3.4 Release the face seal holder from the two Take the new face seal and push the inner outside upper latches. upper side of the face seal holder into the two upper inside latches.
  • Page 19 OR THE PX4 AIR - SEE THE PAPR USER MANUAL ® ® ® When the Z3 Welding Helmet Respirator is being used in conjunction with the RPB ™ ® ® the PX4 AIR PAPR, please refer to the RPB or the PX4 AIR PAPR for instruction of ®...
  • Page 20 Z3 WELDER ™ RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY Powered Air Supplied Air FIGURE 5.1 FIGURE 5.2 Insert the bayonet end of the breathing tube Thread the loose running nut of the into the outlet of the PX5...
  • Page 21 CLEANING / REPLACING COMFORT PADDING FIGURE 6.1 FIGURE 6.2 The Comfort Padding can be washed in a Next remove the Comfort padding from the normal Washing Machine. First remove the back of the Head Harness by undoing the Comfort padding from the front of the Head Velcro.
  • Page 22 LEFT RIGHT Z3 WELDER ™ RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED FIT THE HARD HAT LEFT RIGHT Left Right LEFT RIGHT Left Right FIGURE 8.1 Left Right FIGURE 8.2...
  • Page 23 AUTODARKENING WELDING PROTECTION FILTER OPERATION Lens caused by the mounting frame or mounting system, as it could cause severe autodarkening welding protection ® damage to the filter. Make sure that solar filters operate on the basis of a liquid crystal cells and photo-sensors are not covered by light shutter that protects the welder’s any part of the helmet, as this could prevent...
  • Page 24 The opening time delay can be adjusted WARRANTY from 0.1 to 1.0 seconds. It is recommended to use a shorter delay with spot welding The warranty period of RPB ® ™ applications and a longer delay with Lens is three years. Failure to follow these applications using higher currents and instructions may invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 25 RECOMMENDED SHADE LEVELS FOR VARIOUS WELDING APPLICATIONS FIGURE 9.1 CURRENT IN AMPERES Welding Process PLUS, ULTRA PLUS, ULTRA PLUS, ULTRA MIG heavy metals PLUS, ULTRA MIG light metals Stainless, AI PLUS, ULTRA Plasma Cutting PLUS, ULTRA Micro plasma welding PLUS, ULTRA LIGHT TRANSMISSION CURVE FIGURE 9.2 T (%)
  • Page 26 Z3 WELDER ™ DESCRIPTION OF RPB FILTER FEATURES ® FIGURE 9.3 Solar Cells Shade adjustment Photo-sensors (Photo diodes) Sensitivity adjustment Filter housing Opening time delay adjustment Liquid crystal shutter viewing area Sensitivity Shade Delay TECHNICAL DATA FIGURE 9.4 Model ULTRA...

  • Page 27: Donning And Doffing

    Before storing the respirator, clean the unit following the cleaning instructions in this instruction manual. Be sure it is clean, both inside and out. After use, store the respirator by hanging it up in a clean, dry place, away from the work area. If the Z3 isn’t going to be used ™...

  • Page 28: Parts And Accessories

    Plus Rear Lens (Pack of 10) 13-053 ADF Ultra Filter 13-062 ADF Plus Filter 13-061 Impact Lens (Pack of 10) 13-052 Z3™ Welding Shield (Including 13-050, 13-051) 13-310 Flexi Face Seal 13-323 Hard Hat with attachment clips (13-045) FM Hard Hat with Speedy-Loop P2HN...
  • Page 29 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...
  • Page 30 Z3 WELDER ™ FLOW CONTROL DEVICES FIGURE 11.3 Item Number Description Part Number Breathing Tube for Supplied AIr 03-031 Constant Flow Valve Assembly and Belt 03-101 Climate Control Assembly and Belt 03-500 ™ Flow Control Valve NV2016 Belt for Constant Flow Valve NV2022 2”...
  • Page 31 3. Supplied Air Hose Series 1. Couplers 2. Plugs Assemblies 03-013-PM 3/8” M NPT NV2025 1/4” FM 03-012-PMS 1/4” M NPT NV2028 RPB 25ft NV2029 RPB 50ft RPB Quick NV2027 RPB 100ft Disconnect 04-412-15 RPB 15ft 04-412-25 RPB 25ft 03-042-PM 1/4” M NPT 03-042-CF 1/4”...

  • Page 32: Warranty And Liability Statement

    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.
  • Page 33 NOTES ..........................
  • Page 34 Z3 WELDER ™ NOTES .........................
  • Page 35 NOTES ..........................
  • Page 36 Look no further than the . From the searing heat ® ™ of an Arizona summer to a severe Scandinavian winter the RPB ® ™ will keep you comfortable. AIRLINE FILTRATION The RPB RADEX AIRLINE ®...

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