Kasco e-T5 ZP3, Use Instruction

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ISTRUZIONI D’USO – USE INSTRUCTIONS –
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG
– MODE D‘EMPLOI -
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USO -
IST-USO-0906013
Rev. No. 1 dtd 27/09/2021
IDP107
Pg. 5 of 12
ENGLISH
1 DESCRIPTION
1.1 Face mask
e-Air System must be used in combination with a full face mask with EN148-1 connection.
1.2 e-T5, e-M3 blower units
They are composed of: an ABS case with socket and ON/OFF switch. A fan unit actuated by
an electric micromotor, an electronic board for controlling the engine, the battery charge status
and the clogging status of the filter. Equipped with visual and sound alarm
1.3 Hose assembly (only for e-T5):
composed of a spiralled hose easy to decontaminate .
1.4 Battery
LI-870 BATTERIES: rechargeable sealed lithium battery, ABS case with non revertible plug; a
protective circuit against short circuit and over discharge.
1.5
1.5.1 ZP3 FILTER:
The letter “R” marked onto the filter indicates that the dust filter or filtering part of a combined
filter can be used for more than one working shift after exposure to aerosols
(except for
asbestos removal work where the filter must be disposed of after use) . It is made of
micro porous technical paper finely pleated with normalized EN 148-1 thread ( see filter use
instruction).
1.5.2 ZA2P3/ZA1P3 FILTER:
it is made of 2 parts - the first of finely pleated submicron technical paper and the other of
activated carbon.
Connection: Thread - meets EN 148-1 standard requirements (see use instructions)
1.6
Signaling of the air flow of an entity lower than the minimum design value.
When the flow falls below 160 l / min there is a visual (orange LED flashing) and acoustic
signal directly on the control unit. The signal is active in the 2 minutes following the switching
on of the control unit.
1.6.1 Flow indicator
It consists of a transparent tube with a sphere inside. The indicator is used to check the correct
functioning of the electronics in the control unit with which it is supplied.
1.7
Battery charge level indicator
The LED changes state / color depending on the battery charge level:
CHARGE
LEVEL LED
COLOR LED STATUS ACOUSTIC
ALARM Minimum air flow of 160 l
/ min
100% < < 25% GREEN ON OFF Guaranteed
25% < < 5% GREEN FLASHING OFF Guaranteed
(*) < 5% RED FLASHING ON The operator has 10-15
minutes to leave the
contaminated place
(*)This signal prevails over that of flow below 160 l / min
2 TECHNICAL FEATURES
2.1 Full face mask with En148-1 thread
2.2 Blower/Filter
Type of unit Type of
filter
N. of
filters
Nominal
Voltage
[V]
Airflow at 20°C
60% R.H. .-
[l/min]
Approx.
micro-motor
Life [h]
e-T5
0303080
ZP3 1
4,5
> 210
3000
ZA2P3 1 > 170
e-M3
0303079
ZP3 1
4,5
> 210
1500
ZA1P3 1 > 180
2.3 Battery
Type of
unit
Type of
battery
Nominal
Voltage
[V]
Terminal
voltage
Voltage
under load
[V]
Running time at
20°C
[h]
Approx.
battery life
e-T5
e-M3
Rechargeable
Lithium
8700 mAh
7,4 5,5 > 8
2 years or
300 cycles
3 FUNCTION
Breathable, filtered, air passes through the inhalation valves to the inside of the visor.
The filtered air flows over the visor minimising visor misting then passes through check valves
to the inner mask. Excess and exhaled air is expelled through the exhalation valve.
(See also full face mask use instructions enclosed herewith). The air flow remains constant as
the voltage supplied by the battery varies.
4 USE
4.1
The following are some of the intended uses for which the PPE has been designed:
4.1.1 Against solid and liquid aerosols (P3 dust filter):
• Agriculture: Cleaning of stables, sheepfolds and chicken coops. Grain handling and
processing
• Remediation and removal of asbestos: removal of untreated and dry asbestos-cement
roofing; asbestos management and disposal; glass production, die-cutting of gaskets of means
of transport. Removal of friable asbestos and insulation of buildings or industrial plants with
encapsulating application and more (e.g. disassembly of transport brakes).
• Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals: Treatment with powders, chemical formulations and special
pastes.
• Building, construction and renovation: cutting / polishing / grinding / drilling of concrete,
cement, stone, masonry; plaster; painting and surface coating, masonry and renovations;
controlled demolition.
• Metal processing: mechanical processing and scrapping.
• Woodworking: cutting / planing / drilling / sanding of wood; scraping and sanding.
• Working with glass fibers and minerals: mineral extraction and works with marble.
• Painting and sandblasting, powder coating and nebulization.
4.1.2
Against solid and liquid aerosols, organic gases and vapors (combined filter A2P3 /
A1P3).
The following uses are added:
• Agriculture: mixing / spraying: pesticides, fungicides, herbicides; Spraying and weeding with
operating machine, Spraying and weeding with backpack sprayer, Phytosanitary treatments
(viticulture, orchards, cereals, hazelnuts and more), Phytosanitary treatments in greenhouses
and nurseries, Pest control treatments.
• Building, construction and renovation: painting and surface coating.
• Waste management: waste handling and disposal.
• Woodworking: Gluing
• Processing with glass and mineral fibers: mixing and laying; spray application.
• Maintenance: disinfection and cleaning.
• Painting and sandblasting: spray painting / latex painting.
4.2 Limitations
a) Do not use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
b) Do not wear for protection against carbon monoxide and fumigants.
c) Do not use in closed environments (tanks, silos etc.).
d) Do not use for fire fighting
e) Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 17% oxygen.
f) Do not use in explosive atmospheres.
g) Do not use in environments, where the solid and/or liquid particle concentration in the
atmosphere is higher than 2000 times the TLV (nominal protection factor NPF, EN 529:2005).
h) Do not use in environments where the solid and/or liquid particle concentration in the
atmosphere is lower than 2000 times the TLV if said concentration produces atmospheres
immediately dangerous to life or health.
i)Not suitable for barb and glasses wearer.
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 LI-870 battery recharge
The lithium battery must be recharged with Kasco LI-02 charger.( see battery charger use
instructions).
RECHARGE THE BATTERY AFTER EACH USE.
5.2 Battery and blower unit set-up

Slip belt through battery hook.

Connect battery to blower by means of cord and tighten nut to ensure contact.

Slip belt through e-T5 blower hook.

Make sure that the blower is functioning and that the filter seal gasket is properly housed.

Before using the filter for the first time check that seals are unaltered and within the
expiry date and that they fit the respirator. Do not misinterpret the filter labeling according
to other standards with the classification of this PPE according to EN
12942:98+A1/02+A2/08.

Remove covers from the filter, screw it though the EN148-1 thread onto the chosen
respirator and read the filter use instructions.

Connect breathing tube to the face mask and to the T5 or T8 blower unit.

Screw M3 blower unit to the face mask connector.
5.3 Face mask set up
See full face mask Use and Maintenance instructions enclosed.
5.4 Donning the face mask
See full face mask Use and Maintenance instructions enclosed.
5.5 Check of the air flow
5.5.1 Checking the functioning of the electronic minimum flow indicator
• Disconnect the control unit-mask delivery pipe (only for e-T5).
• Make sure the battery is fully charged (See charging instructions) and that the filters are
screwed on correctly.
• Insert the flow indicator in a vertical position on the delivery of the control unit.
• Start the control unit and observe the position of the sphere inside the indicator.
a) If the sphere rises above the horizontal mark, the electronic signaling must be fixed green
LED. The equipment is suitable for use.
b) If the sphere remains below the mark, the electronic signal must be flashing orange and the
audible alarm is active. Change the filter and repeat the test. If the ball still remains below the
mark, replace the battery and filter and repeat the test.
c) If the sphere continues to remain under the mark, absolutely do not use the dpi.
d) If the electronic signal is not aligned with that of the indicator, do not use the control unit.
Note: the electronic alarm checks must be carried out within 2 minutes of switching on the
control unit.
• If the test has been passed, remove the flow indicator and connect the control unit to the
breathing tube (for e-T5) or to the mask (for e-M3).
5.5.2
• Put on the respirator and start the control unit.
• After one minute of operation, check the status of the LED. If it flashes ORANGE with an
acoustic alarm, it is necessary to change the filter.
• When the FLASHING RED LED signal is activated accompanied by an acoustic alarm, the
operator must immediately leave the contaminated place: the minimum flow is still guaranteed
for 5-10 minutes from the moment of activation.
6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Full face mask
See full face mask Use and Maintenance instructions enclosed).
6.2 Blower units

The motor does not require servicing.

Clean blower with organic solvent free detergents or better still with a cloth dipped into a
50% water ethyl alcohol solution.
6.3 LITHIUM Battery

The battery does not require servicing or tipping up.
Clean battery with organic solvent free detergents or better still with a cloth dipped into a 50%
water ethyl alcohol solution.
RECHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER EVERY USE FOR LONGER LIFE. THE BATTERIES
CANNOT BE KEPT DISCHARGED. In case of default check the tension . the batteries are
equipped with a protection circuit that cuts the alimentation off in case of current overload

RECHARGE THE BATTERY EVERY 3 MONTHS IF NOT USED.

The control unit monitors the battery charge level according to the procedures described
in point 1.7.
6.4 FILTERS

If sealed, the filters remain unaltered until the expiry date shown on them.

Unsealed filters have to be replaced every three months, regardless of the amount of
hours worked. It is thus advisable to write the date on which the filter was opened on the
filter itself.

Filters cannot be washed, blown out or restored. When exhausted they must be disposed
of.

Replace both filters simultaneously.
6.5 The respirator is to be serviced once a year by KASCO or Kasco authorized service
centre.
6.6 After asbestos removal work, decontaminate as follows:

take a shower while wearing all PPEs including the respirator switched ON.

remove the filter/filters and dispose of them in the appropriate containers. Note: The
filter is not to be reused for asbestos removal activities .

allow the respirator to dry

fit plugs on the blower unit and store the respirator.
7 WARNING
7.1 Do not use the respirator under the conditions listed at point 4.2
- Do not use the respirator unless the airflow check indicated at point 5.5 has been
carried out.
7.2 Do not immerse unit in water for cleaning without appropriate caps
7.3 DO NOT KEEP DISCHARGED, RECHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER EACH USE

Do not place battery near any heat source.

Do not place battery on or near equipment which vibrates excessively.

In case of battery breakage wash immediately the parts which have in contact

Do not expose battery to infrared or ultraviolet rays excessively.

Do not puncture, crush, disassemble, or open the battery as this may cause the leakage
of hazardous material which could ignite or burst.
7.4 To recharge the battery only use the LI-02 battery charger

Keep the battery charger connected to the battery only if the charger is powered.

The battery charges correctly if carried out at a temperature between 15°C and 25°C.
7.5 Do not use expired filters even if their seals are still intact.