Removing the PAPR:
Remove the PAPR only in accordance with the Respiratory Protection Program.
1.
Return to an area of clean air and proceed to decontamination if necessary.
2.
When decontamination is complete and it is safe to remove the butyl hood and
PAPR roll up the butyl hood starting at the bottom rear and proceeding up the
back of the neck
3.
Remove the head from the head band.
4.
Lift the butyl hood away from the body keeping it rolled to contain any residual
contamination that might be present.
5.
Turn the power switch to the OFF position.
6.
Disengage the belt buckle and remove the belt and blower assembly.
7.
After decontamination and termination of use, handle the butyl hood with care as
residual contamination may be present. Treat the hood as a contaminated or
potentially contaminated object.
8.
Thorough decontamination must be performed in accordance with established
procedures. Water and standard nonabrasive decontamination cleaners will clean
the material of the butyl hood. Allow the hood to dry completely before storage.
Do not store butyl hood wet or damp. Note: Due to the nature of some
contamination, certain used hoods may be declared unsuitable for cleaning and
reuse. Remove unusable butyl hood and dispose of properly.
9.
Inspect the butyl hood for damage such as holes, tears, or broken seams. If the
hood is damaged in any way, dispose of the hood.
10.
Clean, disinfect and inspect the PAPR blower unit after each use. Surface clean
the blower unit by using a damp sponge soaked in an approved cleaning solution
to wipe the exterior surfaces of the filter/motor-blower assembly, the breathing
tube, the battery pack, and the support belt. Wipe with clear water and then allow
them to air dry.
11.
The battery must be charged after each use. Connect the battery to the battery
charger and then plug in the charger into an outlet to recharge the battery pack.
12.
Store the Breathe Easy, after cleaning and through drying, by placing the butyl
hood with the breathing tube and the filter/motor-blower assembly in the black
canvas respirator bag.
Battery Pack Care:
Battery charging -- A completely exhausted battery pack should be charged for 8 to 12
hours. Charge the battery pack by first plugging in the end of the charger/battery pack
cord into the battery pack. Then plug the battery charger into a 120 volt outlet. If the
battery pack is accepting a charge, the small light on the battery charger will be
illuminated. A fully charged battery will operate for approximately 8 hours.
If the battery does not hold a charge, replace the battery pack.
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