NIOSH rpb NOVA 2000 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Read all instructions and warnings before using this product. Keep this manual for future reference. NIOSH CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS INTRODUCTION RESPIRATORY COMPONENT CONCEPT WARNINGS RESPIRATOR OPERATION SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USERS INSTRUCTIONS - BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE SETUP RESPIRATOR USE...
Page 3 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health RPB Safety T. 1 866 494 4599 F. 1 866 494 4509 E. info@rpbsafety.com TYPE CE, CONTINUOUS FLOW, SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR THESE RESPIRATORS ARE APPROVED ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS RESPIRATOR COMPONENTS Alter Alternate Flow Alternate Alternate Quick nate...
Page 4: Introduction
OSHA, EPA and NIOSH regulations and recommendations. The RPB® NOVA 2000 is Approved by NIOSH (TC-19C-363, 19C-422-TYPE CE) to provide respiratory protection in abrasive blasting and type CE painting applications. The cape is designed to protect the wearer’s upper...
Page 5: Respiratory Component Concept
Inner & Outer Lenses Cape 2. Breathing Tube Assembly 3. Air Supply Hose Figure 1.1 !WARNING! Failure to use genuine parts and components that are part of the NIOSH approved respirator assembly will void the approval of the entire respirator assembly.
Page 6: Warnings
2000 components and replacement your employer) who has extensive parts. The use of non approved parts knowledge of the RPB® Nova 2000 voids the NIOSH approval of the entire Respirator. respirator assembly. 2. Before using this respirator ensure your 5. Inspect all components of the respirator...
Page 7 9. This respirator, when properly fitted and 12. DO NOT use this respirator in poorly used, significantly reduces but does not ventilated areas or confined spaces. completely eliminate the breathing of Ensure the area is well ventilated and contaminates by the respirator wearer. that the contaminant concentrations are below those recommended for this 10.
Page 8: Respirator Operation
FITTINGS monoxide to be drawn into your air supply. NIOSH approved RPB® NOVA 2000 air supply hoses must be used between the point of Use suitable aftercoolers / dryers with filters...
Page 9 !WARNING! Make sure you understand the Breathing Air Pressure Table before using this respirator. 1. Determine your air source (column 1) 2. Find your breathing tube assembly (column 2) 3. Be sure your air supply hose is RPB® Safety NOVA 2000 breathing air hose. 4.
Page 10 SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USERS INSTRUCTIONS BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE This table lists Air pressure ranges needed to provide the RPB® NOVA 2000 with the volume of air that falls within the required range of 6 -15 cfm or 170 - 425 lts/min according to U.S. government regulations.
Page 11: Setup
SETUP Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2 Connect the RPB® Safety NOVA 2000 Air With air flowing through the respirator Supply Hose to a breathing air source adjust the air pressure at the point of supplying Grade D or better quality air. attachment to the recommended pressure Connect the respirator quick disconnect as specified in the Breathing Air Pressure...
Page 12: Respirator Use
RESPIRATOR USE LENSES Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2 Make sure you have an RPB Safety inner Fit an outer lens onto the tabs on the visor, lens securely fitted into the window frame fold the visor onto the helmet and secure gasket.
Page 13 DONNING YOUR HELMET Figure 3.4 Figure 3.5 With air flowing into your Respirator fold Pull the inner bib around your neck and back the cape, open the inner bib and place adjust the elastic cord to ensure a snug your fingers on the inner bib and the side fit around your neck - this helps provide a of the helmet at approximately ear position, barrier to airborne contaminants.
Page 14 RESPIRATOR USE CONTINUED Figure 3.8 Figure 3.9 When attaching the breathing tube to Fasten the belt at waist or hip level and the helmet, attach the fixed end of the adjust for comfort. Rotate the belt holder breathing tube hose to the helmet fitting until it is in the hip pocket area.
Page 15: Inspection, Cleaning And Storage
INSPECTION, CLEANING & STORAGE HELMET AND LININGS Figure 4.1 Figure 4.2 The helmet linings can be removed and The helmet shell and window frame gasket sponged with warm water and a gentle can be sponged with warm water and a detergent, then air dried before refitting gentle detergent, rinsed and air dried.
Page 16 INSPECTION, CLEANING & STORAGE CONTINUED BREATHING TUBE ASSEMBLY STORAGE Inspect the breathing tube for cracks or After the respirator components have been excessive wear. Check that the fittings are cleaned and inspected place them in a secured into the hose tightly and aren’t plastic bag or an airtight container.
Page 17: Parts And Accessories
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Padding System - Figure 5.1 Visor & Lenses - Figure 5.2 Breathing Tube & Flow Control Devices - Figure 5.4 Respirator Capes - Figure 5.5 Air Supply Hoses - Figure 5.3 PADDING SYSTEM Figure 5.1 NV2009 NV2010 NV2009 Polystyrene Helmet Liner (Sizes S, M &...
Page 18 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES (CONTINUED) VISOR AND LENSES Figure 5.2 NV2018 NV2031 NV2004 NV2008 NV2003 NV2017 NV2003 Window Frame Gasket NV2018 Inner Lens Packet 10 NV2004 Visor with Hinge and Screws NV2031 Outer Lens Packet 50 NV2017 Tearoff Lens Packet 50 NV2008 Latch AIR SUPPLY HOSES...
Page 19 BREATHING TUBE & FLOW CONTROL DEVICES Figure 5.4 NV2016 NV2015 4000-20 4000-01 03-501 NV2021 NV2022 NV2021 Breathing Tube NV2022 Belt NV2016 Flow Control Valve Assembly - Includes: Flow Control Valve, Belt NV2015 Constant Flow Valve - Low Pressure 4000-01 Cool Air Tube Assembly - Includes: Cool Air Tube, Belt 4000-20 Hot Air Tube Assembly - Includes: Hot Air Tube, Belt 03-501...
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