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Respirex SIMH024 Instruction Manual

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MODEL SIMH024(Drawstring Neck Seal)
MODEL SIMH036(Drawstring Neck Seal)
MODEL SIMH055(Under Collar Neck Seal)
MODEL SIMH056(Under Collar Neck Seal)
MODEL SIMH057(Drawstring Neck Seal)
MODEL SIMH058(Under Collar Neck Seal)
SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TYPE C CONTINUOUS-FLOW CLASS
NIOSH APPROVAL NO. TC-19C-327
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE
BS\105 Iss D

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  • Page 1 MODEL SIMH024(Drawstring Neck Seal) MODEL SIMH036(Drawstring Neck Seal) MODEL SIMH055(Under Collar Neck Seal) MODEL SIMH056(Under Collar Neck Seal) MODEL SIMH057(Drawstring Neck Seal) MODEL SIMH058(Under Collar Neck Seal) SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL TYPE C CONTINUOUS-FLOW CLASS NIOSH APPROVAL NO. TC-19C-327 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Fitting Approved Quick Connect Couplings Onto The Air Line Hoses ..19 Cleaning ..........................19 Storage ..........................19 Spare Parts & Accessories For Respirex Supplied-Air Respirators ....20 Couplings & Nipples For Air Supply Hoses ............22 Returning Goods For Repair ..................23...

  • Page 4: Special Or Critical User's Instructions

    Air Supply Air Supply Number Required Pressure Model (Part Hose (Part Hose Length Of Hose Range (psig air) No.) No.) (Feet) Sections 12-15 13-18 15-20 SIMH024 16-22 SIMH036 G00316/10 19-26 SIMH055 G00316/25 17-24 SIMH056 G00316/50 19-26 SIMH057 G00316/100 22-29 SIMH058 23-31...

  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information Respirex Supplied-Air Respirators, when properly used, provide a continuous fl ow of air from a remote air source, to the wearer. Respirex Supplied-Air Respirators off er protection from airborne contaminants that are not immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). Consult OSHA, EPA, NIOSH or ACGIH regulations and recommendations before use.

  • Page 6: Component Concept

    Supply ing Grade ' D' or Higher Air Quality (see Breathing Air Waist belt Requirements on Pages 8 & 9) Back pad W ARNING Failure to use complete NIOSH approved Respirex components and replacement parts voids approval of entire assembly .

  • Page 7: Supplied-Air Respirator Part N° Specifi Cation

    Supplied-Air Respirator Part N° Specifi cation Respirex Supplied-Air Respirators are available in four diff erent styles and materials (Note : rigid visor models manufactured from PVC are supplied with a clear panel in the top of the blouse. This feature is not available on rigid visor models manufactured from either Neoprene or Butyl).

  • Page 8: Warnings

    (appointed by your employer) who has extensive knowledge of the Respirex supplied-air respirator. DO NOT modify or alter this respirator in any manner. Use only NIOSH approved Respirex components and replacement parts manufactured by Respirex for use with this respirator.
  • Page 9 S - Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specifi c use limitations apply. Refer to User’s Instructions before donning. For technical assistance call or write to: Respirex N.A., INC 20527 Marilyn Street Spring Texas 77388 Tel : (281) 350 - 5001 Fax : (281) 350 - 5191 Email : info@respirexna.com...

  • Page 10: Operations

    NOT purify or fi lter out contaminants. Respirable, breathable air must be supplied to the point-of-attachment of the approved Respirex air supply hose. The point-of-attachment is where the air supply hose connects to the fi tting that contains a pressure gauge used to monitor the pressure of air provided to the respirator wearer.
  • Page 11 The Breathing Air Pressure Table (see page 2) defi nes the air pressure ranges necessary to provide Respirex Simplair supplied respirators with air that falls within the required range of 6 - 10 cfm (170 - 280 L/ min) mass fl ow (Ref. 42 CFR, Part 84, Subpart J).

  • Page 12: Pre-Checking The Supplied-Air Respirator

    Pre-checking The Supplied-Air Respirator Respirex recommend these checks are carried out in a clean area at least once per month if the blouse has not been used, and always at the start of each shift cycle, and the results of each examination must be recorded.

  • Page 13: Donning The Supplied-Air Respirator

    Donning The Supplied-Air Respirator It is strongly recommended that before anybody attempts to wear or use a supplied-air respirator, full training is given on wearing and decontamination by a competent person, and the details of the training be recorded. Connect the air supply hose to the air source supplying Grade D breathing air.
  • Page 14 On under collar neck seal models lift up the front cape and then carefully tuck the under collar beneath the shirt or protective clothing collar (Fig. 4.). Fig. 5. Fig. 4. Make sure that the under collar neck seal lies fl at across the back and shoulders. Close the shirt or neck of the protective clothing worn over the under collar (Fig.

  • Page 15: Doffi Ng The Supplied-Air Respirator

    Doffi ng The Supplied-Air Respirator On completion of a work shift, leave the work area wearing the supplied-air respirator with the air still fl owing. Once outside the contaminated area the supplied-air respirator should be decontaminated. It can then be removed by the reverse of the donning process and disconnected from the air supply.

  • Page 16: Inspection & Replacement Of Component Parts

    Use only complete NIOSH approved Respirex components and replacement parts, refer to parts list for correct part numbers.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Silencer

    Replacing The Silencer Lay the respirator assembly on a clean fl at surface and lift up the front cape. Unscrew the retaining ring from the bulkhead (Fig. 8.). Pull the breathing air tube assembly away from the control waist belt. Unscrew the silencer from the bulkhead (Fig.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Removable Visor (Rigid Visor Models Only)

    Replacing The Removable Visor (Rigid Visor Models Only) Carefully peel the removable visor from the Velcro discs. If necessary clean the hard visor before fi tting a new removable visor. Remove the protective fi lm from the new removable visor. Locate the centre discs at the top and bottom of the removable visor on to the centre discs on the hard visor.
  • Page 19 Replace the exhalation valve cap and ensure the two location channels engage with the locating keys on either side of the valve body. Note: When correctly located, the valve cap will not rotate independently on the valve body. Replace the centre screw, turn by hand two times to engage the thread with the valve body, then fully tighten using a torque driver set to 23 ±...

  • Page 20: Replacing Exhalation Valve Assembly

    Hand tighten the retaining ring onto the exhalation valve. 10. Check that the exhalation valve is orientated correctly (the Respirex lettering should be at the top of the valve and the three slots under the cover must be at the bottom).

  • Page 21: Fitting Approved Quick Connect Couplings Onto The Air Line Hoses

    Respirators used by more than one person must be cleaned, inspected and sanitized after each use. If not cleaned contamination may cause illness or disease. Respirex do not recommend laundering the respirator. When the respirator becomes dirty it should be wiped with a sponge using warm water and a mild detergent, rinsed and air-dried.

  • Page 22: Spare Parts & Accessories For Respirex Supplied-Air Respirators

    Spare Parts & Accessories For Respirex Supplied-Air Respirators Respirex Simplair Supplied-Air respirators consist of three components : respirator blouse, air control waist belt & air supply hose. All three components must be present and correctly assembled to constitute a complete NIOSH approved respirator (Approval No. TC-19C-327).
  • Page 23 Exhalation Valve Exhalation Valve Two - Pin Wrench Assembly Diaphragm Part No. G01486. Part No. G01442. Part No. D01479. Waist Belt Back Pad Hanging Frame. Part No. E01509. Part No. F00968. Removable Outer Visor. Part No. G00013. Silencer Air Control Waist Belt Air Control Waist Belt Part No.

  • Page 24: Couplings & Nipples For Air Supply Hoses

    Couplings & Nipples For Air Supply Hoses Respirex air supply hoses can be fi tted with the following NIOSH approved quick-disconnect nipples and couplings. COUPLINGS NIPPLES D01134 D01135 SNAP-TITE SNAP-TITE D01136 D01137 HANSEN HANSEN D01138 D01139 FOSTER FOSTER D01140 D01141...

  • Page 25: Returning Goods For Repair

    Clean and decontaminate the product to remove any hazardous materials which may have settled on the product during use. It is against the law to ship hazardous or contaminated materials. Respirex will return any products suspected of contamination.
  • Page 26 RESPIREX N.A., INC. 20527 Marilyn Street, Spring, Texas 77388 Tel : (281) 350 - 5001 Fax : (281) 350 - 5191 Email : info@respirexna com RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Unit F Kingsfi eld Business Centre Philanthropic Road Redhill Surrey RH1 4DP...

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