4. Seal Check and Fit Testing
Before each and every use, a seal check and fit test must be performed without the blower and filter assembled with the
mask. This is to test that the mask seals properly on the user’s face. An improper face seal may allow hazardous particles to
enter the mask, reducing or eliminating respiratory protection; thereby putting the user in danger. It will also reduce battery
time, filter life and may possibly affect the comfort for the user.
To perform a seal check and fit testing:
For your own safety–it is highly recommended to perform a seal check under the supervision of an authorized Tiki Respira-
tor instructor.
1. Attach the straps to the mask.
2. Slide the mask over your head (Fig 9, page 3).
3. Tighten the straps until a comfortable fit is attained (Fig 10, page 3).
4. Place a flat piece of paper on top of the mask making sure it covers both holes (Fig 4, page 3).
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WARNING
You will not be able to breathe in while the mask is over your head and the holes are covered. Do not panic. Simply move or
let go of the seal check pad so that the holes are no longer covered, or remove the mask from your face.
5. Carefully try to breathe in.
If the seal check and fit test was successful you should not be able to breathe in and the mask will push on to your face
when you try to do so. You can now proceed to Operating Instructions in the next chapter.
If the seal check and fit test was not successful, you will notice air leaking into the mask. Try to diagnose where the leak is
and try to remedy it. It may only require an adjustment of the straps, or you may be required to use a different sized mask.
The masks come in three sizes; small, medium and large. Other things that can corrupt a tight seal around the face may
include (but are not limited to) facial hair, head hair, glasses and different physical features.
If the mask continues to leak and you are unable to perform a successful seal and fit test, do not use the mask. Please con-
tact us through our website www.tikirespirator.se.
5. Operating Instructions
Step 1.
Slide the blower unit inside the top of the mask (Fig 5, page 3). Then attach the filter to the top of the unit (Fig 6,
page 3), make sure filter and blower coupling connects by 30° and twist. (Fig 7, page 3).
Note! The filter label has arrows pointing toward where your face will be once the mask is on.
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WARNING
Attaching the filter the wrong way will cause the pressure sensor to malfunction and will put the user in danger.
Step 2.
Reset function
Each time you start using your Tiki Respirator you should reset the blower unit.
This action is to ensure the software is
reset and good to go. (Fig 11, page 3). Reset the blower unit by holding it upside-down (with the buttons facing up). Start by
pressing the light-button first (Fig 11c, page 3), then press down the on/off-button (Fig 11a, page 3). Hold down both buttons
until you see the three red LEDs flash (Fig 11c, page 3).
(The blower should not start up)
Release the buttons. Reset is complete. You may now start using the blower unit.
Step 3.
When using the external battery pack, attach the external battery to the Tiki Respirator before you slide the unit over
your head.
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