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Understanding Alarms 

Low Battery Alarm 

The Low Battery Alarm will 

sound an electronic beep 

indicating that there is 

approximately 5% charge 

remaining.  

 

 

 

 

Low Airflow Alarm 

The Low Airflow Alarm will 

sound a continuous 

electronic beep indicating 

that the flow to the hood 

has dropped below the 

designed specifications of 

170 L/min (6 CFM) 

 

 

Loss of Communication 

The Loss of 

Communication will sound 

a continuous electronic 

beep of varying 

frequencies indicating that 

the blower motor and 

battery are no longer 

communicating. 

Changing the HEPA filter 
 

If the SALUS respirator is being used to reduce exposure to airborne biological aerosols 
such as droplets containing viruses or bacteria, the HEPA filter will likely not load (clog) 
from these particles to the point that they will affect airflow. Loading of the HEPA filters 
is typically not an issue when used for biological aerosols. 

In healthcare facilities, PAPR filter change schedules for airborne biological aerosols 
are primarily determined by the facility’s infection control policy, which should be 
developed based on applicable national, state, and local guidelines. Most healthcare 
systems develop their filter use and reuse policy based on the biological agent of 
concern, likelihood of the filter becoming contaminated, and potential for patient-to-
patient and patient-to-worker cross-contamination. 

While the outside filter body can be wiped down for cleaning, do not attempt to clean the 
filter media inside the filter body. When changing the HEPA filter, follow the hygiene and 
infection control practices established by your employer based on the specific 
contaminants to which the respirator assembly has been exposed and the cleaning 
agent used. 

Selecting Hood Size 
 

The LF-Series hood is available in

 

two (2) widths and three (3) sizes in each width to 

accommodate various

 

face and head sizes for maximum comfort and protection.

 

The comfort-fit, designated by 20LF, has a wider profile while the contour-fit, designated 
by 20LF2, has a narrower profile.  

If using the LF-Series hood, select the size that fits most comfortably and where the 
entire elasticized edge of the faceseal encounters your face. For additional guidance, 
refer to the LF-Series Sizing Chart to further match your face shape and head size. If 
your proper fit falls between two (2) sizes, default to the smaller size to ensure a snug 
fit. 

Summary of Contents for SALUS HC

Page 1: ...y regulatory standards 5 Leave area immediately if a Breathing becomes difficult b Dizziness or other distress occurs c You taste or smell the contaminant d Unit becomes damaged e Battery alarm activates f Low Flow alarm activates 6 This apparatus must not be worn with the blower unit switched off If the blower is switched off a rapid build up of carbon dioxide and depletion of oxygen may occur wh...

Page 2: ...e system uses a blower to force the ambient air through an air purifying element to the hood and the breathing zone of the wearer This process creates an airflow inside the hood providing a higher assigned protection factor APF than the reusable elastomeric non powered air purifying half facepiece half mask or N95 FFRs A PAPR can be used for protection during healthcare procedures in which HCP are...

Page 3: ...y BULLARD THESE RESPIRATORS ARE APPROVED ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS MODEL SALUS HC SERIES POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS CYNTHIANA KY 41031 USA 877 BULLARD 285 5273 TC PROTECTION 1 BREATHING TUBE BLOWER ASSEMBLY FILTER ASSEMBLY BATTERY CHARGER CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS 2 20LF2L 20LF2M 20LF2S 20LFXL 20LFL 20LFM 20LFXLHE 20LFLHE 20LFMHE SALHCBT SALHC1 PAPRFC6 SALHCBAT S...

Page 4: ...und indicates that there is adequate airflow to create a positive pressure inside the hood Setup and Getting Started Initial unboxing SALUS HC will ship in an outer pack box and packaged up to three 3 units per box The inner box is intended to keep your SALUS HC free from damage clean and organized for long term storage The unit will arrive partially assembled only requiring the user to install th...

Page 5: ...o a 110 120V electrical outlet c Place the battery into the battery charger Battery fuel gauge d Remove the battery to check battery level Battery installation e Open battery door on the SALUS HC f With battery pull tab facing out and the battery terminal on top insert the battery into the battery housing g Close the battery door on SALUS HC ...

Page 6: ...o the blower motor cradle d Gentle press the neck of the blower motor down until you hear a CLICK e Turn the shoulder carriage over to connect the power cord to the battery and blower motor unit f Connect one 1 end of the power cord to the battery terminal and the other end to the blower motor terminal g Begin pressing the power cord into the groove starting at the battery terminal and working tow...

Page 7: ...d and breathing tube a Insert the bayonet style connection end of the breathing tube into the hood b Turn clockwise a quarter turn until it locks into place c Insert the other end of the breathing tube into the blower motor until you hear a CLICK Complete Disassembly 1 Disassemble SALUS HC in reverse order of assembly a Breathing tube i Engage the breathing tube release lever on the blower motor t...

Page 8: ...battery housing and battery door can be removed from the shoulder carriage for deep cleaning ii Disconnect the power cord from the battery housing prior to removing the battery housing from the shoulder carriage Donning and Doffing Prepare to don the PAPR system in a safe hazard free area Prior to entering a contaminated area and donning complete the Pre Inspection process Donning Warning Turn blo...

Page 9: ...houlders 2 Turn the blower unit on See Operating Setting for details 3 Don the hood starting with your chin and pulling over your head Make any final adjustments to the fit as required to ensure a comfortable and stable fit 4 Connect the buckles on the body straps ...

Page 10: ...iate hood size 7 Donning complete Note SALUS can be worn under isolation gowns with special consideration The blower motor must not be covered by the isolation gown to allow the respirator to actively draw air through the filter and into the hood or breathing zone Air flow may be reduced and trigger the low airflow alarm if the isolation gown is covering the air inlet or filter of the respirator ...

Page 11: ...ound this doffing method relating to sterility Please follow your organization s standard operating procedures for specific donning and doffing instructions Operating Instructions Operating Settings When removed from the shoulder carriage the battery housing includes a diagram of the operational functions of SALUS 1 ON HIGH SPEED Press the button one time to turn the blower unit ON confirmed by a ...

Page 12: ...cable national state and local guidelines Most healthcare systems develop their filter use and reuse policy based on the biological agent of concern likelihood of the filter becoming contaminated and potential for patient to patient and patient to worker cross contamination While the outside filter body can be wiped down for cleaning do not attempt to clean the filter media inside the filter body ...

Page 13: ... the SALUS HC respirator certified under the PAPR100 P standard is appropriate Additionally it is intended to block large particle droplets splashes sprays or splatter from entering the hood Battery Maintenance and Operation The blower motor speed number of charge discharge cycles and battery age has a direct relationship to battery life between charge cycles A higher speed will result in more air...

Page 14: ...ith these agents after eight times o Coverage Plus NPD Steris 1 256 concentration with distilled water o Process NPD Steris 1 256 concentration with distilled water o Spor Klenz Steris undiluted o Bleach Clorox 1 concentration o Decon Alcohol Veltek 70 o Decon Spore Veltek 6 4 128 concentration o Quant 256 Buckeye 1 256 concentration with distilled water o Superguard Buckeye 1 256 concentration wi...

Page 15: ...fection to thoroughly remove disinfection solution and reduce the possibility of user irritation and premature degradation of equipment Components of PAPR respiratory systems may become damaged over time with prolonged or extended use of disinfecting products Users must inspect the components of their PAPR respiratory systems following each disinfecting cycle and prior to use If you discover any s...

Page 16: ...y to cover your Powered Air Purifying Respirator PAPR Please read this document carefully as it contains information to help you protect and service your investment This document contains important information about the limited warranty the purchaser s obligations warranty coverage and exclusions and other terms and conditions that may affect Bullard s obligations under this warranty Warranted Par...

Page 17: ...ECT ABUSE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS DAMAGE OR ANY OTHER IMPROPER CARE OR HANDLING OF THE PRODUCT VOIDS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY The foregoing is the only warranty made by Bullard No representative dealer or any other person is authorized to make any warranty representation condition or promise on behalf of Bullard with respect to this product No terms or conditions other than thos...

Page 18: ...ill initiate a case 2 Your claim will be processed if found valid You will be provided written permission an RMA number and instructions for where to return the product 3 Shipping costs for warranted products are to be sent to Bullard pre paid Bullard cannot accept returned goods on a freight collect basis Bullard is responsible for shipping costs for repaired or replaced products 4 Prior to retur...

Page 19: ...ed area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment See also chapter Charging Observe the plus and minus marks on battery and equipment and ensure correct use Do not mix batteries of different manufacture capacity size or type within a device Keep batteries out of the reach of children Keep batteries ...

Page 20: ...cycling Recycle batteries according to national and local regulations Contact your local representative for assistance The batteries must be disposed only in a discharged state at the collection center In case of not fully discharged batteries provide for a risk against short circuits Short circuits can be prevented by isolating the terminals with tape Declaration of conformity CE The battery comp...

Page 21: ...te capacity and charge requirements Making Connections 1 Connect the cable from the mains adapter to the battery charger 2 Connect the power cable to the mains adapter and plug it into the mains socket 3 The LED is going out after the selftest of the battery charger The battery charger is ready for use 4 If the red control lamp remains on and no battery is in the charger the battery charger is def...

Page 22: ...ul interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...

Page 23: ...Declaration of Conformity The battery charger complies to the current regulations of the EU guidelines valid only for power supply 60840013614A 0821 ...

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