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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Parts and Acessories RPB Safety T: 1-866-494-4599 F: 1-866-494-4509 E: info@rpbsafety.com www.rpbsafety.com RPB, advancing your safety and NOVA 3 are registered trademarks of RPB Safety For technical assistance contact out Customer Service Department on 1-866-494-4599 or email: customerservice@rpbsafety.com RPB 155 /1...
  • Page 4 NV2016 Flow Control Valve, 4000-01 Cold Air Tube and the 4000-20 Hot Air Tube. All RPB Safety products are covered by a manufactures warranty of 3 months. The manufacturer warranty covers defects in material, workmanship DQG GRHV QRW FRYHU GDPDJH FDXVHG E\ PLVXVH RU DEXVH 53% 6DIHW\·V RQO\...

  • Page 5: Respirator Component Concept

    ® RESPIRATOR COMPONENT CONCEPT The NOVA 3 Supplied Air Respirator consists of 4 main components: Respirator Helmet Assembly ‡ ‡ Respirator Cape ‡ Breathing Tube Assembly Air Supply Hose ‡ All 4 components must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete NIOSH Approved Respirator.
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  • Page 7 G-7.1. The respirator must be supplied with clean breathable air at all times. A carbon monoxide monitor must be used at all times. Contact your RPB distributor for a Radex 08-200 CO Monitor. RPB Safety cannot accept any liability of whatsoever nature...
  • Page 8 RPB Safety products, including purposes that the products are not designed for. RPB 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, ZKHWKHU RU QRW GXH WR 53% 6DIHW\·V QHJOLJHQFH RU WKDW of its employees, agents or sub-contracters.
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  • Page 10: Operation

    Type 1 gaseous air described in the Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specifications G.7.1 (Grade D or higher) and as specified by Federal Law 42 CFR 84, subpart J.84.141(b) and 29 CFR 1910.134 (i) the NOVA 3 does not purify air or filter contaminants. AIR SOURCE Locate the air source in a clean air environment, always use a filter on the inlet of your air source.

  • Page 11: Breathing Air Pressure

    The NOVA 3 Breathing Air Pressure table on page 11 defines the air pressure ranges needed to provide the respirator with a volume of air which falls in the required range of 6-15cfm or 170-425 Its/min.

  • Page 12: Breathing Air Pressure Table

    BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE This table lists air pressure ranges needed to provide the NOVA 3 with the volume of air that falls within the required range of 6-15cfm or 170-425 lts/min according to U.S government regulations. Fig. 2.1 Air Source...

  • Page 13: Setup And Use

    INNER LENS Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 Place RPB Inner lens (NV3-722) into the left of the Secure locating Inner lens frame pins into visor Inner lens frame (NV3-723) and work it round latch mount rolling the frame round the inner...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Air Supply

    TEAR OFF AND OUTER LENSES (cont.) Fig. 3.4 Fig. 3.5 Place the lenses onto the Lens Slide the lenses under the lens Locator at the centre of the visor locators that are positioned at the p/n: N3-726. sides of the visor. CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY Fig.
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  • Page 18: Inspection & Maintenance

    CLEANING STORAGE – As the NOVA 3 Supplied Air Respirator has a limited service life, a regular inspection and replacement programme must be conducted. Before using the Respirator all parts should be inspected for damage or wear and tear. Replace all worn or damaged parts immediately.
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  • Page 20: Breathing Tube Assembly

    Check Inner Lens Gasket p/n NV3-721 and the Inner Lens Frame p/n NV3-723 for splits, cracks or wear and tear. Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately with RPB Safety genuine parts. The Inner Gasket and Inner Lens fame can be sponged with warm water and a gentle detergent, rinsed and air dried.
  • Page 21 Do not run water through the inside of the hose. Clean the Quick Disconnect Couplings with an air blow down gun to remove any sand or dirt that may jam the coupler. !WARNING! USE ONLY NIOSH APPROVED RPB SAFETY AIR SUPPLY HOSES.
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  • Page 24 HELMET COMPONENTS - Fig 7.2 All kits contain screws and nuts NV3-727-2 when necessary NV3-729 NV3-730 NV3-727/8 NV3-759 NV3-727-2 - Visor Hinge Lock NV3-727/8 - Visor Latche Mount Kit - Includes: Latch Mount, Hinge Mount, Covers NV3-729 - Air Inlet Kit - Includes: Air Inlet, O-Ring, Back Plate, Hanging Strap NV3-730 - Padding Connectors (left &...
  • Page 25 ® INSTRUCTION MANUAL BREATHING TUBE & FLOW CONTROL DEVICE - Fig 7.4 NV2016 4000-20 4000-01 NV2021B NV2022 NV2021B - Breathing Tube (dark grey) NV2022 - Belt NV2016 - Flow Control Valve Assembly - Includes: Flow Control Valve, Belt 4000-01 - Cool Air Tube Assembly - Includes: Cool Air Tube, Belt 4000-20 - Hot Air Tube Assembly -...
  • Page 26 PADDING SYSTEMS - Fig 7.6 NV3-734 NV3-735-1 07-900 NV3-734-1 NV3-733 NV3-735 NV3-732 NV3-731 NV3-731 - Side Padding Frames (left & right) NV3-732-XXX - Side Padding, where XXX indicates size and style. Contact your distributor for options NV3-733 - Side Padding Covers (left & right) NV3-734 - Head Liner Kit - Includes: Head Liner, Head Liner Foam Padding, Head Liner Clips x4...
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  • Page 28 The RADEX Airline Filter offers you more capacity, versatility & filtration. You can combine the versatility of either floor or wall mounting with increased filtration capacity. Our range of optional equipment means you can customize your filter to meet your requirements. RPB 155/1 1-866-494-4599 www.rpbsafety.com...

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