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- Page 1 Simplair Hood Instructions for use EN14605:2005+A1:2009 TYPE PB[3], TYPE PB[4] BS\004\D\2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents General Information ................1 Warnings & Limitations .................1 Pre-Checks Before Use ................2 Compressed Air Supply Tube (CAST) ..........2 Maximum And Minimum Airflow (litres/minute) ........3 Checking Airflow ..................3 Minimum Flow Warning Device ............3 Donning ....................4 Inspection & Replacement Of Component Parts .........4 Removal &... -
Page 3: General Information
Respirex assumes no responsibility for improper use of the Simplair hood. • If the hood is to be used in low temperatures and mis ng of the visor occurs, apply Respirex FOG OFF to the inner and outer surfaces of the visor. -
Page 4: Pre-Checks Before Use
(EC Directive) regulations 1992, a thorough examination of respiratory protection equipment (RPE) is required to be undertaken in a clean area at least once per month if the garment has not been used. When in use Respirex recommend that the RPE is always checked before the start of each shift cycle. These inspections are required to ensure that the RPE will perform as intended and is free from defects. -
Page 5: Maximum And Minimum Airflow (Litres/Minute)
Unscrew the connecting collar from the air manifold. With the Respirex flow meter on flat a level surface, screw the tube connector from the flow meter onto the air manifold. Connect the garment onto the air supply and measure the airflow on the meter. See above for correct flow rates. -
Page 6: Donning
Connect a compressed air supply tube (CAST) to an air source supplying air conforming to the requirements of EN 12021:2014. Connect the Simplair hood to the CAST making sure that the couplings are fitted together correctly. Pull lightly on both hoses to make sure they are attached securely. -
Page 7: Removal & Replacement Of Control Waist Belt
Screw a new silencer into the bulkhead. Locate the breathing air tube assembly over the bulkhead and tighten the retaining ring . Check that the Simplair hood is working correctly and that there are no air leaks before use. Fig. 7. -
Page 8: Replacing Removable Visor (Rigid Visor Model Only)
Replacing Removable Visor (Rigid Visor Model Only) Carefully peel the removable visor from the Velcro discs. If necessary clean the rigid visor before fitting a new removable visor. Remove the protective film from the new removable visor. Locate the centre discs at the top and bottom of the removable visor on to the centre discs on the hard visor. Wrap the removable visor around each side of the rigid visor lining up all the fixing discs and firmly press together (Fig. - Page 9 Locating key Locating channel Valve cap Valve body Diaphragm No4 x 1¼ ‘Torx’ C/sk screw Fig. 9. Ensure the diaphragm is seated evenly on the valve body with ridged side uppermost Fig. 10.
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Page 10: Replacing Exhalation Valve Assembly
Hand tighten the retaining ring onto the exhalation valve. Check that the exhalation valve is orientated correctly (the Respirex lettering should be at the top of the valve and the three slots under the cover must be at the bottom). -
Page 11: Cleaning
The Respirex Simplair hood is supplied with a three point hanging system, there are loops on the head and shoulders that allow the hood to be hung on a three point hanging frame. The Respirex three point hanging frame is designed to allow the hood to be hung without distortions to the visor (Fig. -
Page 12: Product Labelling
Product labelling Manufacturer of garment and address: Respirex Interna onal Ltd. Manufacturer’s Model number Material of Manufacture. Manufacturer’s Order No. Customer Name. Date of manufacture: Day/Month/Year. Standard Garment Size for wearer Body Height (cm) Waist Girth (cm) 158 - 194... -
Page 13: Sizing
Sizing The following pictogram designates the range of height & waist sizes suitable for the Respirex Simplair hood, check your body measurements to make sure you are suitable. Body measurements in cm. 60 - 112 158 - 194 Body measurements in cm... - Page 16 RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL LTD, RESPIREX GmbH Wilthener Straße 32 Unit F Kingsfield Business Centre, Gebäude 4a, Philanthropic Road, D-02625, Redhill, Bautzen Surrey RH1 4DP DEUTSCHLAND United Kingdom +49 (0)3591-5311290 Tel. +44 (0) 1737 778600 +49 (0)3591-5311292 Fax.+44(0) 1737 779441 info@respirex.de www.respirexinternational.com Module B and D BSI Group The Netherlands B.V.
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