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NPF/APF SUMMARY TABLE
BLS 2600next electric fan obtained the following
performances during the technical tests carried
out in order to check the protection levels of the
filtering devices with full-face mask and dust filter:
Type of device
NPF
APF
I
FIN N
B UK
Electric fan with full-
face mask and dust
filter TM1P
20
10
10 10 10 10
Electric fan with full-
face mask and dust
filter TM2P
200 100 100 100 100 20
Electric fan with full-
face mask and dust
filter TM3P
2000 400 1000 500 1000 40
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. BLS Mask model
BLS 5150 - Full-face mask with Cl.3 thermoplastic
rubber gasket, EN 148-1 fitting
BLS 5400 - Full-face mask with Cl.3 silicone rub-
ber gasket, EN 148-1 fitting
The masks are certified according to the EN
136:1998 standard; for more information on the
masks, please refer to the relative instructions for
use.
2. BLS 2600next motor unit - Electric fan manufac-
tured according to EN 12942+A1:2002 +A2:2008
standard, designed to deliver a minimum flow of
160 l/min, when used with a BLS filter type TMP3
and a BLS full-face mask among the aforemen-
tioned models. The minimum flow of at least 160
l/min remains constant for the entire duration of
use. The fan features an electronic control unit
equipped with three LEDs. BLS 2600next electric
fan can operate with ambient temperatures be-
tween 0 °C and 50 °C, with a relative humidity of
75%.
3. 14.4V 6.4Ah Li-Ion rechargeable battery -
Equipped with polarized connector with locking
system.
4. BLS filter model TM3P, replaceable, with filter
locking ferrule - High efficiency filtering dust filter,
provides performance for the TM3P R SL protec-
tion class established by the EN 12942+A1:2002
+A2:2008 standard.
5. BLS corrugated tube for connection between
the electric fan and the full-face mask.
6. BLS waterproof filter cover to be used in the
decontamination shower.
7. BLS comfort belt for wearing.
8. BLS padded belt to improve comfort and sta-
bility
9. Storage kit: filter cap, DIN cap, box with grip
and gasket
LIMITATIONS OF USE
BLS 2600next electric fan equipped with full-face
mask and filter is a PPE and must be used only for
the protection of the respiratory tract, by people
trained and familiar with the prevalent contaminant
in the working conditions. It must not be used by
people with beards, eyeglasses with temples, or
facial abnormalities that could compromise the
mask seal.
BLS 2600next electric fan must not be used in the
following circumstances:
1. In areas where the nature and concentration of
the contaminant is unknown;
2. In tanks, silos, adjoining spaces or areas where
the oxygen level is less than 17% by volume;
3. At ambient temperatures below -10 °C or above
+50 °C;
4. In areas where the contaminant concentration
is too high (contact customer service for further
information);
5. If the filter has not been correctly selected with
respect to the harmful agent;
6. There must be no toxic gases or vapors in con-
centrations above the TLV;
7. When the maximum concentration of the con-
taminant (dust, metal fumes - viruses - bacterial
particles) is higher than 500 times the TLV.
BLS 2600next electric fan must only be used with
BLS full-face masks models BLS 5150 and BLS
5400 and with BLS TMP3 dust filter.
FILTER PLACEMENT (ref. Figure A)
The following checks must be carried out before
inserting the filter inside the BLS 2600next electric
fan:
1. Check the integrity of the package. The bag
containing the filter must be closed. It is necessary
to shake the filter to make sure that the contained
components are not detached. If not, check for any
filter damage. TMP3 filters have an expiry date
printed on the filter itself (5 years from the date of
manufacture). In any case, after removing the filter
from the bag, if not used within six months, it must
be replaced with a new one. It is therefore neces-
sary to note the date when opening the package if
it is planned not to use the filter immediately.
2. Carefully read the instructions attached to the
package.
Once these preliminary checks have been com-
pleted, the filter is inserted into the electric fan
