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MSA OptimAir 6HC Instructions Manual

Powered air-purifying respirator optimair 6hc papr with combination cartridges (with facepiece or hood)
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OptimAir
INSTRUCTIONS
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
OptimAir 6HC PAPR with Combination Cartridges
(with Facepiece or Hood)
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 servic-
ing 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 Mine Safety Appliances Company with respect to the prod-
uct are voided if the product is not installed, used, and serviced in accordance with
the instructions in this manual. We encourage our customers to write or call for a
demonstration of this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative
to use or repairs. Call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours.
See separate insert for NIOSH approval information (P/N 10041484)
TAL 209 (L) Rev. 1
®
WARNING
© MSA 2002
6HC
Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A)
Mat. 10040590
Doc. 10000014540

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  • Page 1 We encourage our customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs. Call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours. See separate insert for NIOSH approval information (P/N 10041484) TAL 209 (L) Rev.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Niosh Approval Information ..........2 Donning the Saranex Hood PAPR........10 Special or Critical User Instructions ........2 Donning Advantage 3000 (Model 3100) Respirator ..10 Description.................5 Donning the Respirator with Plastic Advantage Harness 10 Combination Cartridges.............5 Replacing the Filter, Chemical Cartridges, or Principle of Operation............5 Combination Cartridges, and Battery Pack.....11 Unpacking and Inspection..........7...
  • Page 3 (NIOSH) only as a guide to proper evaluation of the many cont- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) aminants found in industry. Contact MSA for further Contact MSA at 1-800-MSA-2222 for information. information on other specific material. Exposure Limits for Mixtures 5.
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION 7. This respirator may not provide a satisfactory seal WARNING with certain facial characteristics, such as beards Do not use for urethane paints or other paints contain- or large sideburns, that prevent direct contact ing diisocyanates unless an appropriate cartridge between the skin and the sealing surface of the change-out schedule is developed.

  • Page 5: Description

    Air flow also provides wearer comfort. The OptimAir 6HC combination cartridge may be used The OptimAir 6HC PAPR is powered by a Lithium battery with the Saranex Hood, or the Advantage 3000 (Model pack. The Lithium battery is NOT rechargeable; however, 3100).
  • Page 6 NOTES TAL 209 (L) Rev. 1 - 10040590...

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Inspection

    When the pack reaches the end of its life, dispose reduced, the entire motor-blower must be returned to of it according to appropriate disposal procedures. MSA or an authorized MSA Service Center for repair. WARNING Do not recharge a Lithium battery. The Lithium battery REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMBINATION can explode.
  • Page 8 NOTES TAL 209 (L) Rev. 1 - 10040590...

  • Page 9: Assembling The Saranex Hood Papr

    SARANEX HOOD ASSEMBLING THE SARANEX HOOD PAPR INSTALLING THE HOOD SUSPENSION 1. Remove the suspension by pulling the Velcro ® strips Note: If the optional chin strap will be used, install it at apart, then pull the suspension out of the hood. this time.

  • Page 10: Donning The Saranex Hood Papr

    MSA or an authorized MSA Service Center for repair. 4. Tighten the two bottom straps so that the mask is snug against the face. The top two harness straps 2.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Filter, Chemical Cartridges, Or Combination Cartridges, And Battery Pack

    Chemical Agent Safety and Health Policy Action Committee (CASHPAC). This gas mask also has been tested by MSA and found to be WARNING effective against OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) Riot Control Return to a safe atmosphere and discard the respira- Agent and HCN (Hydrogen Cyanide).

  • Page 12: Decontamination

    The service time data presented in this investigation 1. A decontamination procedure for the user and the applies only to MSA respirators. It should be used as a protective equipment should be developed and guide only for determining an appropriate respirator car- implemented.

  • Page 13: Papr Subassemblies

    PAPR SUBASSEMBLIES P/N 10041551 Saranex Hood Assembly - Shoulder Length 10041489 492827 Motor-Blower Assembly Polyurethane-coated brush-type motor Support Belt 10041488 Battery Pack 487805 Filter Gasket TAL 209 (L) Rev. 1 - 10040590...

  • Page 14: Optimair 6A Papr With Tyvek Hood

    OPTIMAIR 6A PAPR WITH TYVEK 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 15: Advantage 3000 Facepiece Assemblies/Components

    TAL 209 (L) Rev. 1 - 10040590...

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