Respirator Assembly
Before assembling this respirator, read the warning labels on
the inside of the respirator cape and the helmet shell and this
manual in full.
Remove and read the warning card inserted between the
respirator’s two lenses.
Sizing the Headband
Before you can size the headband suspension, the cape and
headband must be removed from the helmet using the
following steps:
1. Open hinged window frame by lifting up on window latch.
2. Remove cape from helmet by lifting up on clamp and
disengaging cape from helmet groove (Figure 4).
3. Turn helmet upside down. To remove inner shell from
helmet, hook index finger into loop on back of inner shell.
Press thumb against helmet rim and pull loop toward front
of helmet, then pull up and away from helmet (Figure 5).
This releases inner shell.
4. Size the standard 88VXTG headband by squeezing top and
bottom edges of rear buckle together with your thumb and
forefinger. At the same time, decrease headband size by
sliding right hand portion of headband through buckle.
5. Place the headband on your head. Pull down allowing
headband to expand until it feels comfortable. Headband
automatically adjusts to your size and locks when you
release your grip (Figure 6).
6. Remove headband from your head.
NOTE
If using the optional 88VXRT ratchet
headband, refer to the instruction sheet
provided with the 88VXRT.
Adjusting Suspension for Vertical Fit
The headband may be raised or lowered in the front and/or
back by repositioning the hanger keys. Vertical adjustment
makes headband ride higher or lower on wearer’s head. It
also can adjust the tilt forward or backward.
1. Rotate hanger key 90° in either direction until hole in
hanger key aligns with post on headband. Pull key away
from headband. (Figure 7).
2. Move key to desired vertical position.
3. Rotate hanger key 90° toward headband until key locks in
place (Figure 7).
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for other hanger keys.
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Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Helmet
Back of helmet
Helmet grove
Cape
Window latch
Top rim of cape
Window latch strike
Window frame
Cape cable
Table or workbench
Figure 4
