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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SCOTT

®

 PROFLOW 2™

POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR (PAPR)

WARNING

IMPROPER USE OF THIS RESPIRATOR MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH. IMPROPER USE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, USE IN ATMO-
SPHERES CONTAINING UNKNOWN CONTAMINANTS AND/OR UNKNOWN
CONCENTRATIONS OF CONTAMINANTS, USE WITHOUT ADEQUATE TRAINING, DIS-
REGARD OF THE WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN AND
FAILURE TO INSPECT AND MAINTAIN THIS RESPIRATOR.
THIS RESPIRATOR IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN
ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM WHICH COMPLIES WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF “PRACTICES FOR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION,” Z88.2-1992
AVAILABLE FROM AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE, 11 WEST 42ND
STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10036, OR THE REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA STANDARD 29
CFR 1910.134 AVAILABLE FROM THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPA-
TIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, OR OTHER PERTINENT NATIONAL
RECOGNIZED STANDARDS (LIKE THE COAST GUARD, THE DEPARTMENT OF DE-
FENSE, OR IN CANADIAN STANDARD CSA Z94.4, 1992.
THIS RESPIRATOR IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ATMOSPHERES WHICH ARE,
OR MAY BECOME, IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH (IDLH) OR IN
ATMOSPHERES WHERE THE IDENTITY AND/OR CONCENTRATION OF THE CON-
TAMINANT IS UNKNOWN.
THIS RESPIRATOR MUST BE USED ONLY IN ATMOSPHERES FOR WHICH THE
PROPER FILTRATION MEDIA HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST AND
ONLY AT CONCENTRATIONS OF CONTAMINANTS WHICH ARE KNOWN NOT TO BE
IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH (NON-IDLH) AND FROM WHICH
A USER MAY ESCAPE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE RESPIRATOR.
THIS RESPIRATOR DOES NOT SUPPLY OXYGEN AND MUST NOT BE USED IN OXY-
GEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.

Copyright © 2005, SCOTT, All Rights Reserved

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Page 1: ...36 OR THE REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA STANDARD 29 CFR 1910 134 AVAILABLE FROM THE U S DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPA TIONAL SAFETYAND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OR OTHER PERTINENT NATIONAL RECOGNIZED STANDARDS LIKE THE COAST GUARD THE DEPARTMENT OF DE FENSE OR IN CANADIAN STANDARD CSA Z94 4 1992 THIS RESPIRATOR IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ATMOSPHERES WHICH ARE OR MAY BECOME IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH ...

Page 2: ... check valves Use of certain filtration elements may be restricted with respect to the choice of full face piece Refer to the NIOSH Approval Label Scott P N 10012227 located in the centerfold of this manual for a complete listing of facepieces and filtration approved for use with the SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirator The corrugated breathing tube connects the inlet on the full facepiece to the outlet of ...

Page 3: ... s face and allows the user to breathe the air drawn through the air filtration elements An inhalation check valve prevents exhaled air from entering the blower assembly An exhalation valve allows the exhaled breath to exit the facepiece into the surrounding atmosphere The blower assembly assists breathing by drawing air through the air filtration elements and delivering the purified air through t...

Page 4: ...y ANSI OSHA and other recognized respiratory protection standards see WARNING on first page of this instruction Each individual using the respirator must also have received training in the use of the respirator including but not limited to pre use check donning leak check use doffing removal and after use care of the respirator 3 IDENTITYAND CONCENTRATION OF CONTAMINANTMUSTBE KNOWN BEFORE USE The ...

Page 5: ...s part of the training program 8 INSPECTION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF RESPIRATOR REQUIRED The employer using this respirator must insure that the respirators are properly in spected before use properly cleaned and maintained after use properly decontaminated if necessary after use and properly stored between uses 9 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED FOR USE WHEN NECESSARY The SCOTT PROFLOW 2 respirato...

Page 6: ...ood condition c Verify that the gasket inside the threaded connector is clean and properly installed d Align the two flat edges of the bayonet mount on the 40mm adapter with the matching flats on the clear mounting adapter on the front of the facepiece e Rotate the 40mm adapter 90 de grees until the locking clip is aligned with notch in facepiece lens f Push locking clip fully into notch to preven...

Page 7: ...ew battery approximately six 6 hours 6 The PROFLOW 2 respirator is equipped with a digital display to provide status infor mation about the performance of the blower See FIGURE 3 The display shows the e When charging is complete remove the charger plug by pulling back on the lock while turning counterclockwise f Replace the protective cap on the charging connector g Test operation of unit as outli...

Page 8: ...filter blockage or some other cause and that the blower may not be able to maintain the required flow The display will begin blinking F0 and the ALARM tone will sound once approximately every two 2 seconds The respirator user must exit the hazardous atmosphere and terminate use of the respirator until filters are replaced or other cause of flow restriction is identified and corrected e When any AL...

Page 9: ...ts as follows a Inspect the gaskets in each of the air filtration element ports See FIGURE 4 If c Remove the air filtration elements from the sealed containers Air filtration ele ments are considered to have been put in service when they are removed from their sealed containers Air filtration elements are intended for one time use only d Attach the air filtration elements to blower assembly by thr...

Page 10: ...d blower is work ing Turn switch OFF 5 Don the waist belt with blower assembly so that the breathing tube outlet is located at the top of the unit Fasten the buckle and adjust the waist belt See FIGURE 5 6 Position blower assembly on back of one hip on either the right or left side of the body When prop erly donned the ON OFF switch shall be accessible to the user and the digital display shall be ...

Page 11: ...ly and breathing tube must not be positioned so that exces sive slack of the breathing tube is likely to catch on objects 8 PERFORM NEGATIVE PRESSURE LEAK CHECK as follows NOTE WHEN PERFORMING LEAK CHECK TEMPORARILY POSITION THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY AT THE FRONT OF THE WAIST TO ASSIST IN SEALING AIR FILTRATION ELEMENT INLETS a With the blower assembly turned OFF close off inlet side of both air filtrat...

Page 12: ...d air flow through the air filtration elements An average air flow of approximately two cubic foot per minute CFM will flow through each air filtration element during prolonged use In determining maximum time of use consideration must be given to the physiological limitations of the user to remain in a contaminated area with the facepiece continuously sealed to his her face 5 The user must watch t...

Page 13: ...g from the threaded connector THIS WILL TERMINATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND THE USER WILL BE BREATHING THE ATMOSPHERE THE RESPIRATOR WAS INTENDED TO PROTECT AGAINST THE USER MUST LEAVE THE CONTAMINATED ATMOSPHERE IMMEDIATELY The respirator must be removed from service and tagged for repair Do not allow the blower assembly to be placed under water during use as water will be drawn into the air fil...

Page 14: ...d extend them to full outward position Straps are loosened by lifting the buckle release assem blies while moving the facepiece away from the face to maintain tension on the straps Remove the facepiece by pulling the head harness up and over the head Do not remove the facepiece by pulling on the breathing tube assembly 3 Disengage the belt buckle by squeezing the top and bottom tabs of the buckle ...

Page 15: ... cloth may be used for scrubbing extreme dirty areas Clean breathing tube con nection and air filtration element mounts for dirt that could prevent an air tight seal Rinse thoroughly with clean water NOTE IF ACCIDENTAL IMMERSION OF THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY OCCURS BLOWER AS SEMBLY MUST BE ALLOWED TO AIR DRY THOROUGHLY AND THEN TESTED WITH THE AIRFLOW INDICATOR TO VERIFY THAT THE MOTOR WAS NOT DAMAGED 5 ...

Page 16: ...s for cracks or foreign substances which may not allow the valves to close completely Verify that the valves are not distorted or missing 13 Examine lens for cracks excessive scratches and where appropriate the lens retainer s for possible damage Be sure retainers are tightened securely 14 Examine breathing tube for cracks tears or leaks Seal one end of tube and apply air pressure to other end to ...

Page 17: ...r filtration elements and dispose of properly a Handle air filtration elements with care Air filtration elements may contain the contaminant that was in the atmosphere while the air filtration element was being used and must be handled as a contaminated or potentially contaminated object b Disposal of the air filtration elements must be in accordance with state and local environmental regulations ...

Page 18: ...attery out of the battery compartment 7 Disconnect the old battery and replace with new battery SCOTT P N 063548 Align the battery connectors and push together until they lock 8 Dispose of the used battery as directed in the DISPOSAL OF AIR FILTRATION ELE MENTS AND BATTERIES section of this instruction 9 Slide the new battery into the battery compartment 10 Inspect the O ring on the blower inlet t...

Page 19: ...PROFLOW 2 respirator are available with a variety of op tions Consult with your SCOTT distributor for details regarding face seals in alternate sizes and or materials different head harnesses corrective lens holders carrying cases and other options Not all options are available for all facepieces Some of the available facepieces are illustrated below The following SCOTT full facepieces may be used...

Page 20: ...nt Blower PROFLOW 2 1 064092 Retaining Ring Spare 2 064042 Body Tensioner 3 064040 Body 4 064072 Belt Ass y Textile 5 064077 Breathing Tube Rt Angle 32 6 064078 Breathing Tube Straight 41 6 064079 Breathing Tube Rt Angle 41 6 063548 Ni MH Battery 7 063758 Battery Charger 8 FIGURE 9 7 8 5 6 1 2 3 4 19 ...

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Page 22: ...Health Safety Products Monroe Corporate Center PO Box 569 Monroe NC 28111 Telephone 1 800 247 7257 FAX 704 291 8330 www scotthealthsafety com P N 89477 01 Rev E 4 05 Ref no 009701 Edition F 4 2005 ...

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