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MSA OptimAir 6A Instructions Manual

MSA OptimAir 6A Instructions Manual

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OptimAir
INSTRUCTIONS
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INSIDE,
MUST BE READ AND FOLLOWED CAREFULLY BY ALL PERSONS WHO
HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE
PRODUCT. These respirators will perform as designed only if they are
used and serviced according to the instructions. OTHERWISE, THEY
COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED, AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON
THESE RESPIRATORS COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if
the product is not used and serviced according to the instructions in this
manual. For any additional information relative to use or repair, write or
call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours.
See separate insert for NIOSH approval information (P/N 816882).
For More Information, call 1-800-MSA-2222 or Visit Our Website at www.MSAnet.com
The Safety Company
TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17
®
WARNING
© MSA 2008
6A
Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A)
Mat. 490883
Doc. 490883

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  • Page 1 THESE RESPIRATORS COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not used and serviced according to the instructions in this manual. For any additional information relative to use or repair, write or call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PAPR Assemblies ............25 Description.................5 PAPR Subassemblies ............26 Unpacking and Inspection..........7 OptimAir PAPR w/ Saranex Hood ........27 Donning ................9 OptimAir 6A PAPR Facepieces ........28 Tyvek Hood ..............13 Advantage 1000 Facepiece..........35 Respirator Use..............15 Millennium Facepiece ............36 After Use................19 Advantage 3000, (Model 3100) ........37 Cleaning and Disinfecting..........21...
  • Page 3 Contact MSA for further 5. Leave area immediately if: information on other specific material. a. Breathing becomes difficult.
  • Page 4 MSA encourages its cus- category for protection against all contaminants present. tomers to write or call for a demonstration or any addi- tional information on this product before using it.

  • Page 5: Description

    Advantage 1000 full facepiece, Millennium full face- piece, Advantage 3000 (Model 3100) full facepiece, or Comfo-style half-facepieces only. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The OptimAir 6A CS/CN canister may be used with the The motor-blower draws surrounding air through cartridges Millennium ®...
  • Page 6 DESCRIPTION All NiCad Packs are equipped with a thermistor and con- trol jack so that they may be used with the dual-rate charger. WARNING DO NOT recharge a Lithium Battery. The Lithium Battery can explode. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Inspection

    Use the standard charger (P/N 463471), dual rate charger (P/N 486614), or other recommended charger from REMOVING AND INSTALLING PARTICULATE, MSA only. Other chargers may damage the battery due to COMBINATION CARTRIDGES, AND CS/CN internal wiring differences or incorrect charging rates.
  • Page 8 2. Charging the battery pack charging plug is clean and fully inserted in jack; internal battery open circuit; return bat- tery pack to MSA. No power or bad pack; check that charger is plugged in (120 VAC); check cable to battery-pack.

  • Page 9: Donning

    DONNING DONNING THE FACEPIECE STYLE PAPR b. Swing the bottom of the facepiece under your chin. c. Pull the lower headstraps around your neck and Note: *Tyvek/Saranex/Tychem QC Hoods PAPRs are cov- attach the clip to the d-ring. ered separately. See Tyvek/Saranex/Tychem QC Hoods Assembly.
  • Page 10 DONNING Note: A nosecup accessory is available to reduce lens chin into the mask. Pull harness over head all the fogging. If the respirator will be used in areas of high way, until plastic cradle lies flat on back of head. humidity or at temperatures below 32°F, the nosecup 2.
  • Page 11 DONNING FINAL HOOK-UP WARNING The o-ring must be present to ensure a proper air-tight seal. Failure to follow this warning can cause inhala- tion of the contaminant resulting in serious respiratory injury or death. 1. Turn the power switch on. Let air flow through 3.
  • Page 12 NOTES TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17 - 490883...

  • Page 13: Tyvek Hood

    Note: If a protective cap is to be worn, it must be from plastic band. MSA. Only the cap from MSA is equipped with proper adapters to secure the hood to the cap. 1. Adjust the cap suspension to the head size desired.
  • Page 14 TYVEK/SARANEX/TYCHEM QC HOODS DONNING THE TYVEK/SARANEX/TYCHEM QC 2. Check for an o-ring on the end of the breathing tube HOODS PAPR coupling nut. WARNING WARNING DO NOT wear this respirator unless you have received The o-ring must be present to ensure an air-tight seal. training in its use and have read all of the instructions.

  • Page 15: Respirator Use

    Take appropriate precaution to pre- vent over exposure, which may include an earlier car- tridge change-out, or using an air-supplied respirator to SCBA. For further information refer to MSA's TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17 - 490883...
  • Page 16 Committee (CASHPAC). This gas mask also has been 1. It is recommended that the area be real timed tested by MSA and found to be effective against OC monitored (with alarm) for exposure levels of the (Oleoresin Capsicum) Riot Control Agent and HCN contaminate.
  • Page 17 The service time data presented in this investigation facepiece it still provides respiratory protection with the applies only to MSA respirators. It should be used as a motor-blower off because all air is still drawn through the guide only for determining an appropriate respirator car- filters, chemical cartridges, or CS/CN canisters.
  • Page 18 NOTES TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17 - 490883...

  • Page 19: After Use

    AFTER USE REMOVING THE RESPIRATOR WITH RUBBER 3. Place your fingertips behind the headstraps. Place HARNESS your thumbs on the buckles. 4. Pull the top of the buckles away from your head. 1. Return to an uncontaminated area before removing Repeat as needed to loosen the headstraps.
  • Page 20 NOTES TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17 - 490883...

  • Page 21: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    Clean the respirator after each use with Confidence thoroughly for missing or damaged parts. Re-install Plus™ Cleaner (P/N 10009971) from MSA. Refer to the the exhalation valve cover. Install the nosecup (if label for use instructions. A solution as effective as used) and a new cover lens (if used).
  • Page 22 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING peratures may affect motor lubrication which may affect performance and product life. Remaining PAPR components can be stored at tempera- tures of 0˚-120˚F. Check the PAPR periodically for proper operation. Assemble the PAPR and run the motor-blower at least once a year to be sure the battery and motor operate properly.

  • Page 23: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 1. Nosecup - (Ultravue) The nosecup is used with the full facepiece to reduce 6. OptimAir 6 Field Test lens fogging caused by high humidity or temperatures Unit (P/N 468486), below 32°F. Ultravue nosecups are available in small, checks battery pack medium, or large to better fit the user.
  • Page 24 Note: If a protective cap is to be worn, it must be from P/N 481980, which is used on the hood, have been certified MSA. Only the cap from MSA is equipped with proper incinerable by Scientific Ecology Group, Inc. (SEG). If either adapters to secure the hood to the cap.

  • Page 25: Papr Assemblies

    PAPR ASSEMBLIES Facepiece Type Rubber Motor Type Battery Type Full Facepiece Half-Mask Hood (Medium) (Medium, with Cradle Headband) NIOSH NIOSH NIOSH NIOSH Approval: NIOSH Approval: Approval: Approval Approval Hycar Silicone TC-21C-512 TC-21C-513 TC-21C-516 TC-21C-516 TC-21C-516 (Black) (Black) Brush Brushless NiCad Lithium Comfo Comfo Elite Part...

  • Page 26: Papr Subassemblies

    463471 Battery Charger only (not shown) 486614 Dual-Rate Charger (not shown) Not supplied with Lithium battery Caps and Suspensions from MSA for Tyvek Hoods 467386 Replacement Staz-on Suspension (for small V-Gard Slotted Cap) Part No. Description 473332 Replacement Fas-Trac Suspension...

  • Page 27: Optimair Papr W/ Saranex Hood

    OPTIMAIR ® 6A PAPR WITH SARANEX HOOD Item Number Part Number Description 10041551 Hood, Shoulder Length 83365 COMPLETE VALVE ASSEMBLEY 84660 Exhalation Valve Body Assembly 82382 Exhalation Valve Cover 626254 Clamp 628082 O-Ring 801035 Connector Insert 467175 Connector Nut 486472 Tube 482614 Suspension...

  • Page 28: Optimair 6A Papr Facepieces

    OPTIMAIR 6A PAPR WITH COMFO ® FACEPIECE Half-Mask Chin-Style Facepiece Matrix Type Size Rubber Headband Small Med. Large Part Comfo Comfo Model Model Model Hycar Silicone Number Classic Elite 7-476-2 7-476-1 7-476-3 (Black) (Black) Elastic Cradle • • • •...
  • Page 29 OPTIMAIR ® 6A PAPR WITH COMFO ® WELDER’S FACEPIECE Half-Mask Welder’s Facepiece Matrix Type Size Rubber Headband Small Med. Large Part Comfo Comfo Model Model Model Hycar Silicone Number Classic Elite 7-727-2 7-727-1 7-727-3 (Black) (Black) Elastic Cradle • • •...
  • Page 30 OPTIMAIR ® 6A PAPR WITH COMFO ® ELITE FACEPIECE TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17 - 490883...
  • Page 31 OPTIMAIR ® 6A PAPR WITH COMFO ® ELITE WELDER’S FACEPIECE Facepiece omponents TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17 - 490883...
  • Page 32 OPTIMAIR ® 6A PAPR WITH ULTRAVUE ® FACEPIECE Full Facepiece Matrix Type Size Rubber Color Small Med. Large Part Model Model Model Hycar Silicone Black Blue Gray Number Ultravue Ultra-Elite • • • • 471218 • • • • 457126 •...
  • Page 33 OPTIMAIR ® 6A PAPR WITH TYVEK HOOD 488721 HOOD, SHOULDER LENGTH 492793 HOOD, WAIST LENGTH 481980 19” Breathing Tube ssembly TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17 - 490883...
  • Page 34 OPTIMAIR ® 6A PAPR WITH ULTRA ELITE ® FACEPIECE Assembly Size Elastomer Faceblank Part Small Model Medium Model Large Model Black Black Part Number 7-934-2 7-934-1 7-934-3 Hycar Silicone Number 493064 490128 • • 493072 491388 • • 493020 490138 •...

  • Page 35: Advantage 1000 Facepiece

    ADVANTAGE 1000 FACEPIECE Note: Advantage 1000 Facepiece must have the P/N 10012413 kit and P/N 96547 adapter installed on the facepiece. Respirator Components 818263 CANISTER 96547 ADAPTER † SOLD IN P ACKAGES OF 6 (P/N 817590) 817589 CANISTER SOLD IN PACKAGES OF 6 (P/N 817591) SOLD IN PACKAGES OF 6 (P/N 818264) TAL 804 (L) Rev.

  • Page 36: Millennium Facepiece

    MILLENNIUM FACEPIECE FACEBLANK- LENS ASSEMBLY NOSECUP 10008587 HEAD HARNESS PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 10006591 SMALL 10006824 SMALL 10007388 DEFLECTOR 10006590 MEDIUM 10006823 MEDIUM 10006592 LARGE 10006825 LARGE 10007421 INHALATION EXHALATION VALVE VALVE ASS’Y 10007991 RETAINING RING ***10012164 OPTIFILTER CANISTER 805343 VOICEMITTER 10007979...

  • Page 37: Advantage 3000, (Model 3100)

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  • Page 38 NOTES TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17 - 490883...
  • Page 39 NOTES TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17 - 490883...
  • Page 40 For More Information, call 1-800-MSA-2222 or Visit Our Website at www.MSAnet.com The Safety Company...

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