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OptimAir

®

Mask-Mounted
PAPR

Mask-Mounted

Powered Air-Purifying Respirator

USER

S INSTRUCTIONS

The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are
voided if the product is not installed, used, and serviced in
accordance with the instructions in this manual. We encourage our
customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equipment
prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or
repairs. Call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours.

See separate insert for NIOSH Approval Information: P/N 818105

This manual, including the warnings and cautions inside, must be
read and followed carefully by all persons who use or maintain this
product, including those who have any responsibility involving its
selection, application, service, or repair. This respirator will perform
as designed only if used and maintained according to the instruc-
tions. Otherwise it could fail to perform as designed and persons
who rely on this product could sustain serious personal injury or
death.

TAL 114 (L) Rev. 4

© MSA 2011

Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(F)

Mat. 10090982

Doc. 10090982

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Summary of Contents for OptimAir Mask-Mounted PAPR

Page 1: ...for NIOSH Approval Information P N 818105 This manual including the warnings and cautions inside must be read and followed carefully by all persons who use or maintain this product including those who...

Page 2: ...e modify add or omit parts Use only exact replace ment parts in the configuration specified by the manufacturer O Refer to User s Instructions and or maintenance manuals for informa tion on use and ma...

Page 3: ...must be taken so that the respirator is not worn in atmospheres that may be harmful to the device 6 Do not alter modify or substitute any components without the approval of the manufacturer Such alter...

Page 4: ...in conjunction with proper chemi cal or particulate cartridges for protection against specific con taminants 3 Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are unknown or immediately dangerous to li...

Page 5: ...y measures may cause an unsafe condition Respirators used in an occupational setting MUST be used in accordance with a complete respiratory pro tection program as required by OSHA which includes prope...

Page 6: ...TAL 114 L Rev 4 10090982 NOTES 6 Visit www thesafetyequipmentstore com Or Email besafe thesafetyequipmentstore com for Sales Service...

Page 7: ...ak occurs air will flow from inside the facepiece to the outside air This is referred to as positive pressure Air flow also provides wearer comfort The rechargeable NiMH battery pack supplies 4 8 volt...

Page 8: ...blishes the following information to determine the TLV of a mixture First determine the total concentration of the chemical mixture CMixture from the individual contaminant con centrations C1 C2 C3 us...

Page 9: ...erates from the compro mised battery pack the battery pack must be replaced The motor blower housing can be damaged by impact The blower impeller can be loosened or the motor shaft can be bent If the...

Page 10: ...The charger uses one LED When the battery is charging the LED will be Red When the LED is Green the bat tery is fully charged The battery can stay connected to the charger until it is needed If the L...

Page 11: ...into the facepiece 3 If attached unthread the filter from the motor blower assembly 4 Check that there is a gasket in the motor blower housing The gasket is neces sary so that the filter and motor blo...

Page 12: ...TAL 114 L Rev 4 10090982 NOTES 12 Visit www thesafetyequipmentstore com Or Email besafe thesafetyequipmentstore com for Sales Service...

Page 13: ...serious personal injury or death DONNING THE SUPPORT BELT AND BATTERY PACK 1 Thread the belt through the belt loops on the battery pack 2 Don the support belt The battery pack may be worn on either s...

Page 14: ...e top straps a Remove the strap from the fas tener button by pulling the loose end of the strap away from the fastener button b Move the slide away from the lens ring to allow the strap to slide throu...

Page 15: ...or other distress occurs you taste or smell the contaminant you experience eye nose or throat irritation If you bump or impact the car tridges leave area immediately and check the security of the car...

Page 16: ...s respiratory protection with the motor blower off because all air is still drawn through the filter However breathing resistance will be greater than when the motor blower is supplying air to the fac...

Page 17: ...The filter is not designed to be cleaned and reused Do not try to clean the filter You may damage the inside of the filter and eliminate res piratory protection resulting in seri ous respiratory injur...

Page 18: ...e respirator or its parts Use equipment designed to protect you from the specific contaminant Failure to follow this warning can result in serous personal injury or death 1 Preparing the cleaner a Fol...

Page 19: ...not be used as a germicide because it may deterio rate the rubber 5 Use a damp cloth or sponge satu rated with Confidence Plus clean ing solution or an equivalent solu tion to wipe the motor blower a...

Page 20: ...ures will decrease capacity and operating time will be reduced The other OptimAir Mask Mounted PAPR components can be stored at temperatures of 0 F to 120 F 20 Visit www thesafetyequipmentstore com Or...

Page 21: ...t self discharge Amber Charge Pending Battery Temperature is outside the charge range If the battery is too hot charge will not begin until temperature falls If temperature is too low charger will tri...

Page 22: ...eter to measure voltage 2 Turn the switch on the battery pack to the OFF position 3 Place the positive probe on pin 2 and the negative lead on to pin 3 4 The voltage should read 0 Volts 5 Turn the swi...

Page 23: ...arge the battery until a full charge is achieved Testing the Flow of the Motor Blower 1 Assemble the motor blower to the battery pack 2 Attach the motor blower to the flow meter per the supplied instr...

Page 24: ...Successful Charge Green LED Charge Failure Red Flashing LED Replace Charger Replace Original Battery Pack Mtr Blower Resistance Test Mtr Blower Flow Test Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Replace Mtr Blower Ch...

Page 25: ...piece seal 3 Stretch nosecup over Inhalation Valve Housing ensuring notch of nosecup is over tab of inhalation valve housing 4 Stretch nosecup around lip on inhalation valve housing ensuring nosecup i...

Page 26: ...0090982 ACCESSORIES PARTS Confidence Plus Cleaner P N 100009971 Flow Check Meter P N 487995 and Adapter P N 491046 26 Visit www thesafetyequipmentstore com Or Email besafe thesafetyequipmentstore com...

Page 27: ...TAL 114 L Rev 4 10090982 27 Visit www thesafetyequipmentstore com Or Email besafe thesafetyequipmentstore com for Sales Service...

Page 28: ...82 28 804805 804804 804820 10116528 19a Door Component Housing ClearCommand 804831 495188 495189 10051290 805011 804810 a Visit www thesafetyequipmentstore com Or Email besafe thesafetyequipmentstore...

Page 29: ...TAL 114 L Rev 4 10090982 29 20 Visit www thesafetyequipmentstore com Or Email besafe thesafetyequipmentstore com for Sales Service...

Page 30: ...TAL 114 L Rev 4 10090982 30 Visit www thesafetyequipmentstore com Or Email besafe thesafetyequipmentstore com for Sales Service...

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