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IMPORTANT WARNING FOR SAFER BLAST CLEANING
1.
Use protective equipment: Abrasive-resistant clothing, safety shoes, leather gloves,
ear protection, CE-approved air-fed helmet. Air for helmet must be supplied by a
breathing air compressor or through a helmet air filter.
2.
Check for possible silicosis hazards. Avoid dust.
3.
Do not blast with damaged or worn equipment.
4.
Point nozzle only at area being cleaned.
5. Use only proper dry and well-screened abrasives specifically intended blasting.
6.
Keep unprotected workers out of the blast area.
7.
Before blasting:
- Check fittings and hose for wear.
- Safety-wire couplings together.
- Check helmet filters and air supply.
- Check pop-up valve for alignment.
- Test remote controls.
- Make sure blast machine is adequately grounded.
8.
Do not weld on blast machine, this voids approval.
9. Do not substitute Airblast parts or modified equipment in any way.
Airblast B.V.
P.O. Box 1075
1700 BB Heerhugowaard
The Netherlands
Tel.
: + 31 72 5718002
Fax
: + 31 72 5714340
Email : info@airblast.com
Web : www.airblast.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Nova Blast Helmet
Doc. no MN4003E Rev. A - Mar 2012
EN271: 1995

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Doc. no MN4003E Rev. A - Mar 2012 Nova Blast Helmet IMPORTANT WARNING FOR SAFER BLAST CLEANING Use protective equipment: Abrasive-resistant clothing, safety shoes, leather gloves, ear protection, CE-approved air-fed helmet. Air for helmet must be supplied by a breathing air compressor or through a helmet air filter.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INTRODUCTION COMPONENT CONCEPT WARNINGS OPERATION BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE AIR FLOW CONTROL VALVE & LENSES SETTING UP INSPECTION, CLEANING AND STORAGE PARTS AND DRAWING...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The NOVA COMPRESSED AIRLINE BREATHING HELMET EN271 is specifically designed for use during Abrasive Blasting. The NOVA has been designed for use in atmospheres NOT IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LlFE OR HEALTH, and from which a user can escape without the aid of the breathing helmet, or that do not ex- ceed concentrations allowed by Government regulations and recommendations. The NOVA is tested and approved to EN 271:1995 and AS/NZS 1716:2003 to provide respiratory pro- tection in abrasive blasting applications and is CE approved.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    ! WARNING ! Do not use this helmet until you have been trained in the helmet use, maintenance and limitations by a qualified individual (appointed by your employer) who has extensive knowledge of the NOVA. Before using this helmet ensure your employer has determined that airborne contaminant concentrations do not exceed those allowed by Government regulations and recommendations for a compressed air line breathing helmet.

  • Page 5: Operation

    This helmet must be supplied with clean breathable air, to EN 12021 or better, at all times. The NOVA does not purify air or filter contaminants. Breathable air must be supplied to the point of attachment of the approved Airblast air supply hose. Supplied breathing air must at least meet the requirements for EN 12021. Air source Locate the air source in a clean air environment, always use a filter on the inlet of your air source.

  • Page 6: Air Flow Control Valve & Lenses

    ! WARNING ! Do not use the helmet without an inner lens in place. SETTING UP 1. First screw the breathing hose onto the helmet. 2. S c rew the loose running nut onto the flow control valve. 3. Take the quick disconnect fitting on the air supply hose and push onto the tail of the flow control valve. 4. Connect the Air Supply Hose Tail to the Airblast helmet air filter supplying EN 12021 grade air. Page 4...
  • Page 7 HELMET LININGS The helmet lining consist of 3 main parts: 1. The Sidewings (2 parts, one left, one right) 2. The Head dome The lining is supplied as a set available in sizes small, medium and large. Standard medium is fitted. PUTTING THE HELMET ON Hold the helmet in front of you, holding the inner bib collar open. Lift the helmet and place it on your head making sure the head harness fits securely.

  • Page 8: Inspection, Cleaning And Storage

    INSPECTION, CLEANING AND STORAGE The NOVA Blast Helmet has a limited service life, therefore a regular inspection and replacement pro- gramme must be conducted. Certain parts such as ranges must be replaced frequently. All components of this helmet assembly should be inspected tor damage or waar and tear before use.

  • Page 9: Parts And Drawing

    NOVA BLAST HELMET ITEM PART NR DESCRIPTION 4700000 Nova Air Supplied Blast Helmet, complete SPARE PARTS ITEM PART NR DESCRIPTION 4700100 Helmet shell 4700500 Nylon cape c/w inner bib 4702400 Window frame gasket 4702500 Visor with hinge and screws 05/06.
  • Page 10 NOTES Page 8...
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  • Page 12 #6-1-73/Unit - 207 ‘SAEED PLAZA’ HDFC Bank Building Lakdi Ka Pul Hyderabad 500004-AP India : +91 40 6674 8855 : +91 40 6674 8851 Email : info@airblastindia.com © 2012 Airblast reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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