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MSA OptimAir Mask-Mounted PAPR User Instructions

Mask-mounted powered air-purifying respirator
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OptimAir
Mask-Mounted
PAPR
'
USER
S INSTRUCTIONS
Mask-Mounted
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
This manual, including the warnings and cautions inside, must be
read and followed carefully by all persons who use or maintain this
product, including those who have any responsibility involving its
selection, application, service, or repair. This respirator will perform
as designed only if used and maintained according to the instruc-
tions. Otherwise it could fail to perform as designed and persons
who rely on this product could sustain serious personal injury or
death.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are
voided if the product is not installed, used, and serviced in
accordance with the instructions in this manual. We encourage our
customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equipment
prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or
repairs. Call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours.
See separate insert for NIOSH Approval Information: P/N 818105
TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4
© MSA 2011
®
Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(F)
Mat. 10090982
Doc. 10090982

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  • Page 1 The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not installed, used, and serviced in accordance with the instructions in this manual. We encourage our...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........................2 Description ........................7 Charging the Battery Pack ...................9 Respirator Assembly ....................11 Using the Respirator....................13 Maintaining the Respirator ..................17 Test Method for OptimAir Mask-Mounted PAPR ............21 Chart ...........................24 Accessories ........................25 Ultravue Facepiece.....................27 UltraElite Facepiece ....................28 Advantage 3000 Facepiece..................29 Advantage 4100 Facepiece..................30...
  • Page 3 (See OSHA regulations, Title LIMITATIONS 29 CFR, Part 1910.134, Sub-part I The OptimAir Mask-Mounted PAPR par. 1910.134 (b) (1)). with OptiFilter Type HE filter cartridge, 2. This respirator will perform as or Type HE particulate filter, are...
  • Page 4 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. INTRODUCTION b. Immediately dangerous to life or taminants. health (IDLH) concentration for 3. Do not use when concentrations any contaminant present. of contaminants are unknown or 2. The limitations outlined in the immediately dangerous to life or applicable NIOSH approval.
  • Page 5 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. INTRODUCTION tection program as required by OSHA, which includes proper • This respirator/filter provides selection, training, fit-testing, and LIMITED protection. It may help fit-checking. Detailed information reduce exposure to airborne bio- on a respiratory protection pro- logical agents, including H1N1 gram is available by contacting...
  • Page 6 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. NOTES TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4 - 10090982...

  • Page 7: Description

    The OptimAir Mask-Mounted Powered The rechargeable NiMH battery pack Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) from supplies 4.8 volts (nominal) to the MSA is certified by the National motor-blower. The battery pack is Institute for Occupational Safety and replaceable. A fully charged battery is...
  • Page 8 American Industrial Hygiene taminants present are actually mixed. Association (AIHA) Some substances do not mix and may Contact MSA at 1-800-MSA-2222 for be present separately, for example, in information. pockets or at different levels. In that case, the lowest TLV of the sub-...

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery Pack

    Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK UNPACKING & INSPECTION cracks. If the motor blower no longer operates from the compro- The OptimAir Mask-Mounted PAPR kit mised battery pack, the battery consists of the following components: pack must be replaced. motor-blower...
  • Page 10 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK the case is cracked or distorted. Do LED Signaling not use a damaged charger. Doing so can result in serious personal injury Condition LED Indication or death, or create a fire hazard. Rapid Charge 1.

  • Page 11: Respirator Assembly

    MSA respira- tors. Check that the inhalation check valve and spider gasket are 5. Thread the filter in the facepiece inhalation housing.
  • Page 12 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. NOTES TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4 - 10090982...

  • Page 13: Using The Respirator

    Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. USING THE RESPIRATOR DONNING THE FACEPIECE • Do not wear this respirator unless you have received train- ing in its use and have read all of Cover lenses are installed on the the instructions.
  • Page 14 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. USING THE RESPIRATOR DONNING THE ADVANTAGE 3000 from the fastener button. MODEL 3100 SINGLE PORT OR b. Move the slide away from the ADVANTAGE 4000 MODEL 4100 SIN- lens ring to allow the strap to GLE PORT WITH RUBBER slide through the lens ring con- HARNESS...
  • Page 15 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. USING THE RESPIRATOR 3. Pull the harness over head with • you experience eye, nose or throat loop, pull harness down to the irritation. back of the head until plastic cra- dle lies flat on back of head.
  • Page 16 6. Pull the face- piece out, then up over your DECONTAMINATION head. The OptimAir Mask-Mounted PAPR may be used in some applications which may require decontamination of personal and respiratory equipment Do not pull the Ultravue Facepiece before the respirator may be removed.

  • Page 17: Maintaining The Respirator

    Use only genuine drawn into the facepiece. Failure to MSA parts. Do not make repairs or follow this warning can result in design modifications other than as serious respiratory injury or death.
  • Page 18 Confidence Plus ® Germicidal Cleaner c. Remove the nosecup (if used). (P/N 10009971) from MSA is recom- This will facilitate cleaning the mended. Refer to the label for use inside of the facepiece. instructions. A solution as effective as d.
  • Page 19 If the impeller binds or rattles, or if air output is reduced, the entire motor-blower must be returned to MSA for repair. Do not force-dry the parts by plac- ing them in a heater or direct sun- 6. Clean the support belt. Thoroughly light.
  • Page 20 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. MAINTAINING THE RESPIRATOR temperatures will decrease capacity and operating time will be reduced. The other OptimAir Mask-Mounted PAPR components can be stored at temperatures of 0°F to 120°F. TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4 - 10090982...

  • Page 21: Test Method For Optimair Mask-Mounted Papr

    Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. TEST METHOD FOR OPTIMAIR MASK-MOUNTED PAPR TEST METHOD FOR THE OPTIMAIR ponents of the Mask-Mounted PAPR. A MASK-MOUNTED PAPR digital multimeter is required. The test method should only be used if...
  • Page 22 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. TEST METHOD FOR OPTIMAIR MASK-MOUNTED PAPR TESTING THE BATTERY PACK: Testing the Open Circuit Voltage across the Switch: The electrical function of the battery 1. Set the multimeter to measure pack can be measured by using a voltage.
  • Page 23 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. TEST METHOD FOR OPTIMAIR MASK-MOUNTED PAPR Resistance will result in an indication 2. Using a good battery pack as of charge failure status by the charger. determined by the previous tests,...

  • Page 24: Chart

    Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. CHART Charge Battery Pack Successful Charge Charge - Failure - Red Green LED Flashing LED Change Charge OCV Switch Fail Battery and Failure - Red Test Recharge Flashing LED Successful Replace Fail Recharge Charge -...

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Prescription lenses can be obtained 2. Starting at the locally or through MSA. top, stretch and push the rubber ring of the nose- ADJUSTING THE SPECTACLES cup under the plastic retainer 1.
  • Page 26 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. ACCESSORIES PARTS Confidence Plus Cleaner (P/N 100009971) Flow Check Meter (P/N 487995) and Adapter (P/N 491046) TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4 - 10090982...

  • Page 27: Ultravue Facepiece

    Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4 - 10090982...
  • Page 28 Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. 804820 804831 10116528 Door, Component Housing, ClearCommand 495188 495189 804805 804804 10051290 804810 805011 TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4 - 10090982...

  • Page 29: Advantage 3000 Facepiece

    Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4 - 10090982...

  • Page 30: Advantage 4100 Facepiece

    Visit: www.thesafetyequipmentstore.com Or Email: besafe@thesafetyequipmentstore.com for Sales & Service. TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4 - 10090982...
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