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PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE INITIAL USE - BE TRAINED AND MEDICALLY QUALIFIED
Do not use this device until you have read this manual and the approved head top Instruction
Manual (additional copies available at www.rpbsafety.com) and been trained in the respirator’s
use, maintenance, and limitations by a qualified individual (appointed by your employer) who is
knowledgable about the RPB
®
PX4 AIR
®
PAPR.
Do not wear this respirator until you have passed a medical evaluation using a medical
questionnaire or an initial medical examination by a qualified physician or other licensed health
care professional (PLHCP).
Allergens:
No known common allergens are used in this product.
Some materials could cause an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals. If you have a known
allergy or develop irritation, inform your employer. Irritation may occur from lack of cleaning.
Following all cleaning and care instructions provided in the instruction manuals for this and any
other RPB
®
products you are using.
MAKE SURE THE SYSTEM IS READY FOR USE
Make sure you have a complete system.
The PX4 AIR
®
is only one component of a NIOSH
approved respirator system. Verify that you have all required components for the PX4 AIR
®
to
serve as a complete NIOSH approved respirator:
Respirator Head-top Assembly
Breathing Tube Assembly
PX4 AIR
®
PAPR
See Respirator Component Diagram (page 6).
See the instruction manual and approval label for
the selected head top for NIOSH approval with the PX4 AIR
®
and the assigned protection factor.
Use only authentic RPB
®
brand parts and components that are part of the NIOSH approved
respirator assembly. Using incomplete or inappropriate equipment, including the use of counterfeit
or non-RPB
®
parts, can result in inadequate protection and will void the NIOSH approval of the
entire respirator. Do not modify or alter any part of this product.
Inspect
all components daily for signs of damage or wear and tear that may reduce the level
of protection originally provided, see Inspection and Cleaning (p. 24) for details. Remove any
damaged component or product, including any belt, breathing tube, or front cover of the PAPR,
from service until repaired or replaced. Damaged components should be replaced with genuine
RPB
®
brand replacement parts. Replace HE filter when they are visually dirty, filter media is
damaged, or the airflow is reduced. Inspect the prefilter and the spark arrestor for damage or
blockage. Inspect the inside of the respirator for respirable dust or other foreign objects. Keep the
inside of the respirator clean at all times.
Make sure that the PAPR is correctly assembled
in the configuration that suits your application.
Never use the respirator without a HE filter in place depending on the application. It is
recommended that a prefilter always be used. For applications that produce sparks or high heat,