RPB T-Link, Instruction Manual

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®
RESPIRATION
The RPB
®
T-LINK
®
is approved an respirator in the categories as follows:
Powered Air
The RPB ® T-LINK ® Respirator, when properly fitted and used with all required components,
including the Breathing Tube Assembly and the RPB
®
PX5
®
or the RPB
®
PX4 AIR
®
Powered
Air Purifying Respirator, is approved to EN 12941:1998 +A1: 2003 +A2: 2008 TH3 P R SL
as a powered air purifying respirator with a nominal protection factor of 500. As such, it
significantly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the breathing of contaminates by the
respirator wearer. Specific protection depends on the filter selected for use in the RPB
®
PX5
®
or the RPB ® PX4 AIR ® PAPR (see the PX5 ® or the PX4 AIR ® Instruction Manual).
Supplied Air
The RPB
®
T-LINK
®
Respirator, when properly fitted and used with all required components,
including the Breathing Tube Assembly, 03-102 Constant Flow Valve or the 03-502 C40 ™
Climate Control Device, and RPB
®
Breathing Air Line is approved to EN 14594: 2005 Class
3B as a supplied air respirator with a nominal protection factor of 500. As such, it significantly
reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the breathing of contaminates by the respirator
wearer. Use with an airline filter, such as the 04-900 RPB
® RADEX ® Airline Filter. Specific
protection depends on the setup of the airline filter (see the RPB
®
RADEX
®
Instruction
Manual).
HAZARD LIMITATIONS
The RPB ® T-LINK ® Respirator is
NOT FOR USE
if
:
 In atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
 Wearer cannot escape without the aid of the respirator.
PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS
Improper selection, fit, use, or maintenance of this product can result in
injury; life threatening delayed lung, skin or eye disease; or death.
This product is intended for occupational use in accordance with applicable standards or
regulations for your location, industry, and activity (see Employer Responsibilities, page 9).
Familiarity with standards and regulations related to the use of this protective equipment is
recommended, even if they do not directly apply to you. If self-employed or if used in a non-
occupational setting, refer to Employer Responsibilities and Product User Safety Instructions. Go
to rpbsafety.com/important-safety-information for helpful links to CE standards and other content.
Employers: Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and carry out the
Employer Responsibilities (page 9).
Product users: Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and follow the
Product User Safety Instructions (page 11).
Check website for updates.
Product manuals are regularly updated.
Visit rpbsafety.com/resources for the most recent version of this manual before using the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING