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EMPLOYERS: read this manual, the flow control device instruction manual, and carry out the employer responsibilities (page 7). A RPB Certified Biotechnician Company PRODUCT USERS: read this manual, the flow control device instruction manual, and follow the product user safety instructions Buy at www.DuralineSystems.com...
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 ® www.rpbsafety.com/resources. Safety LLC is an ISO9001 certified company.
™ there is a need to be protected from airborne contaminants. With an optional bump cap for head protection, and three hood options available, the T200 can used in both industrial and healthcare settings. For increased hearing protection, optional Quiet-Slim Ear Defender ™...
NIOSH approved powered air purifying respirator. The T200 significantly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the breathing of contaminates by the respirator wearer. Specific protection depends on the filter selected for use in the RPB PX5 PAPR (see PX5 Instruction Manual).
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Note: Safety glasses may be required to be worn depending on the job hazard analysis. The T200 does not provide protection against the transfer of impact to both safety and prescription lens glasses worn underneath the hood. It does not provide complete eye and face protection against severe impact and penetration.
T200 ™ RESPIRATOR COMPONENT DIAGRAM - PAPR The RPB T200 Powered Air Purifying Respirator consists of 3 main components. All 3 components must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete NIOSH approved respirator. Do not exceed maximum use 1.
OSHA and other governing bodies. Follow the PX5 PAPR Instruction Manual for more details. 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.
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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. Train employees in the T200’s use, maintenance, and limitations. Appoint a qualified individual who is knowledgable about the RPB T200 per ANSI/ASSE Z88.2 guidelines to provide training: Section 8.1 Qualifications of the Respirator Trainer. Anyone providing respirator training shall: a) be knowledgable in the application and use of the respirator(s);...
Flow Control Device (PX5 PAPR) See Respirator Component Diagram (page 6). The RPB T200 is only approved to be used with the RPB PX5 PAPR. Use only authentic RPB brand parts and components that are part of the NIOSH approved respirator assembly. 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 respirator.
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T200 ™ PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED BEFORE DONNING THE T200 ® Verify airborne contaminants are within recommended limits for respirator use: Determine the type and level of contamination. Verify that airborne contaminant concentrations do not exceed those allowed by applicable OSHA, EPA, or NIOSH regulations and recommendations for powered air purifying respirators or supplied air respirators.
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Never place the hood 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 chemicals. See the “Respirator Setup and Care” section (page 12) for more specific cleaning instructions.
FIGURE 2.3 FIGURE 2.4 Align the ratchet assembly so that the RPB The head harness can be adjusted with logo on the inside pad is up right. Attach the the ratchet adjuster on the back of the ratchet assembly to the holes in the head headband.
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FIGURE 2.6 FIGURE 2.5 To make the head harness straps smaller, To make the top straps bigger, 1. unclip the push the two straps together to tighten. end tabs from over the strap. 2. Then pull the straps apart to the desired notch. Then clip the tabs back over the strap to hold it securely.
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T200 ™ RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED NOTE: BUMP CAP ASSEMBLY SHOWN IN FIGURES 4.1-6.5. ALL HEAD HARNESS AND AIR DUCT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO BOTH BUMP CAP (15-850) AND TOP STRAPS (15-841) VERSIONS. ATTACHING THE LENS MOUNTS FIGURE 4.2 FIGURE 4.1...
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PLACING THE HEAD SUSPENSION/BUMP CAP AIR DUCT INTO THE HOOD FIGURE 6.1 FIGURE 6.2 Insert the threaded inlet of the air duct into Insert the head suspension or bump cap the black rubber seal on the back of the assembly into the hood. hood.
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POWERED AIR FOR USE WITH RPB - SEE THE PAPR ® ® FIGURE 8.1 USER MANUAL When the T200 Respirator is being used in conjunction with the RPB PAPR, ® ® please refer to the RPB Instruction ®...
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STETHOSCOPE OR EARMUFF USE FIGURE 9.1 FIGURE 9.2 The hood has been designed for the users Put on the 18-524 RPB Quiet-Slim ® ears to be exposed so a stethoscope may earmuffs with the neckband around the be used without compromising the users back of the neck, making sure the pads breathing air quality.
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Fold the top and bottom over and secure the hook and loop tabs. CLEANING THE T200 AND THE BUMP CAP PAD FIGURE 12.1 FIGURE 12.2 Remove the head harness or bump cap duct...
DONNING AND DOFFING DONNING YOUR HOOD Once you have completed the set up, you are ready to fit your RPB T200 Respirator. Firstly check inside the hood and head harness assembly to ensure that it is free of dust, dirt or contaminants.
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T200 ™ DONNING AND DOFFING CONTINUED T-LINK NECK SEAL HOODS FIGURE 14.1 FIGURE 14.2 With the air source turned on and flowing, Pull the hood down, adjust the head open the bottom of the hood, put the harness ratchet to fit, and make sure the respirator onto your head.
After use, store the respirator by hanging it up in a clean, dry place, away from the work area. If the T200 isn’t going to be used for a longer period of time, store in a container or a bag. Store in a cool dry place between -10°C to +45°C (14°F to 113°F) <90%RH.
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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 respirator...
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T200 ™ PAPR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FIGURE 16.2 Item Number Description Part Number PX5 PAPR and Belt 03-801 Breathing Tube for PX5 PAPR 04-831 Flow Meter PX5 PAPR 03-819 2” Belt 07-765 2” Belt - Decontaminable 07-765-DC...
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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OTHER PRODUCTS RPB PX5 PAPR The RPB PX5 is a compact and versatile PAPR that changes the way people experience clean filtered air across multiple industries – from medical and chemical settings, to the profoundly harsh environments of foundries. Boasting a sleek...
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