SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit
™
Convertible Facepiece
30
Replace cartridges as follows:
1. Return to fresh air.
2. Remove cartridges from the blower by
turning counterclockwise. Dispose of used
cartridges in accordance with Federal,
state, and local guidelines.
3. Install new cartridges, taken only from
sealed packages, as described in Section
VIII, Part C.2.B.
4. Perform a pre-operational flow check as
described in Section VIII, Part C.3.B
2. Particulate Filter Service Life– Mask-mounted
and Belt-mounted PAPR Configurations
WARNING
You must replace the combination car-
tridges or HE filters in a non-contam
-
inated area when they become con-
taminated such that they do not permit
adequate flow during the flow check
or while in use. As particulates collect
on the filter surfaces, the resistance of
the filter increases, causing the flow
of clean air into the facepiece to de-
crease. If you wait too long to change
the combination cartridges or filters,
particulates may leak past the face seal
instead of being collected on the filters.
Therefore, SPERIAN strongly recom-
mends that combination cartridges or
filters be changed at least daily. Failure
to comply with this warning may lead
to personal injury, illness or death.
The combination cartridge and HE filter are NIOSH
approved for long duration use against any type
of particulate. When used in either oil-containing
(e.g., lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerin, etc.) or
non-oil-containing atmospheres, the combination
cartridges or filters must be replaced immediately
whenever:
●
they are damaged, soiled, soaked with liquids
such as water or alcohol, or appear to be sus-
pect or damaged in any manner, or
●
the user notices an increase in breathing resis-
tance such that the respirator becomes uncom-
fortable to wear.
●
they become contaminated such that they do not
permit adequate flow during the flow check or
while in use.
Replace the combination cartridges or HE filter
as follows:
1. Return to fresh air.
2. Remove the combination cartridges or HE
filter from the blower by turning counter
-
clockwise. Dispose of used cartridges in
accordance with Federal, state, and local
guidelines.
3. Install new cartridges, taken only from
sealed packages, as described in Section
VIII, Part C.2.A or Part C.2.B.
4. Perform a pre-operational flow check as
described in Section VIII, Part C.3.A or
Part C.3.B.
9. Decontamination – Mask-mounted and Belt-
mounted PAPR Configurations
CAUTION
●
Do not allow water to enter the blower. If
water is allowed to remain in the blower
for more than a few minutes, perma-
nent damage will occur. Should water
accidentally enter the blower, start the
blower and shake the water out. Before
storing the PAPR, allow the blower to
run for a least ten (10) minutes. Verify
that the PAPR is dry.
●
To prevent water from entering the blower
during decontamination, leave the blow-
er attached to the facepiece, and the fil
-
ter securely attached to the blower.
●
Cartridges and/or filters that have been
soaked cannot be used.
●
Ensure that water does not enter the
blower from inside the facepiece during
removal or decontamination.
●
The battery cable must remain attached
to the blower and battery pack during de-
contamination to prevent water from en-
tering the battery pack case or blower.
NOTE
For mask-mounted PAPR setup: Leave the
blower attached to the mask and the filter
securely attached to the blower. Inhaled air
will be drawn through the filter during decon
-
tamination.
1. Adjust the shower caps (Item 44, P/N 981177)
on the filters so that the opening is pointing
away from the water spray.
2. Proceed through the shower, following approved
decontamination methods.
IX. MAINTENANCE
NOTE
Inspect this respirator for defects before and
after each use, and at least once monthly if
not used. Repair as necessary, clean and
disinfect after each use, and store properly
to assure that the respirator is maintained in
satisfactory working condition. Keep a record
of inspection and repair dates and results.
Refer to the Inspection Tables in Section XIV
of this manual.
