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AIRSHIELD

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Battery Pack 

Release the cover by lifting the left and right
lower sides to disengage the lugs then pull
forward and lift.

Insert finger into housing cut-out, lift battery
pack and unplug from connector.

Plug a fully charged battery pack into the
connector. Push the battery pack down into
the housing.

If two battery packs are fitted repeat for
opposite side.  Lower the cover and push
backwards to engage the lugs into the holes.
Ensure the lugs are fully engaged in the
holes.  Carry out a functional test.

Battery Safety Precautions:
Nickel-Metal Hydride AA Cell.

Never dispose of the battery pack by burning.
All Ni-MH cells are subject to special waste
disposal.

Always use the approved charger.

DO NOT ‘short’ the battery contacts.

DO NOT attempt to break into the battery case.

If the battery case breaks accidentally, avoid
contact with contents.  Wash contaminated skin
with lots of water and seek medical attention if
necessary.

REPLACEMENT OF SPARE
PARTS

Replacement parts and accessories supplied by
Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd. should
only be used.  The use of accessories not
supplied by Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools
Ltd. will not be guaranteed and invalidate such
National approvals as held by Trend Machinery
& Cutting Tools Ltd.  Modifications to the
Airshield will make the approvals invalid and the
use illegal under National Laws and Guidance.

Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.
replacement parts and accessories, must only
be used with the Trend Airshield.

Symptom Cause

Remedy

Reduced 

Cover air holes  Clear air

airflow

blocked

holes

Pre-filter 

Fit a new

clogged

pre-filter

Main filter

Fit a new main 

clogged

filter

Battery flat 

Fit a recharged 
battery pack(s)

No airflow Airshield 

Press switch to ON

switched OFF

Switch faulty

Return to 
manufacturer

Battery pack 

Fit a fully charged 

not fitted

battery pack

Battery pack 

Push fully home

connection

Battery pack 

Fit a fully charged 

discharged

battery pack

Fan-motor unit  Fit replacement
failure

fan-motor unit

STORAGE

The Airshield should be placed in the carry bag,
stored within a temperature range of 0°C to 45°C
and out of direct sunlight.  Replacement filters
are to be left in their sealed bags and expiry
dates to be checked regularly.

TRANSPORTATION

The complete respirator should be transported in
the carry bag provided.  Good quality
commercial packing should be used.

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Summary of Contents for AIRSHIELD

Page 1: ...AIRSHIELD RESPIRATOR APPROVED TO EN146 1991 VISOR APPROVED TO EN166 1995 MANU AIR v5 0 16 5 05 11 24 am Page 19...

Page 2: ...s risk of personal injury loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non observance of the instructions in this manual INTENDED USE The Airshield is a lightweight Powered Respirator intended for pr...

Page 3: ...d European Standard Number Number 3 is protection against droplets and splashes or liquids Number 4 is protection against large dust particles Letter F is the symbol for resistance to high speed parti...

Page 4: ...temp 0 45 atmospheric pressure 800 1300 mbar humidity 0 90 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Type Respirator powered particle filtering device Respiratory Approvals Europe Complies with European Standard BS EN...

Page 5: ...flow Indicator Carry Bag Knob Switch Ratchet ITEMS ENCLOSED 1x Airshield complete 1x Airflow Indicator 1x 4 Hour Rechargeable Battery 1x Disposable Visor Overlay Clear may be already fitted 1x Battery...

Page 6: ...AIRSHIELD 5 15 12 11 13 5 8 6 7 16 14 1 3 2 9 10 4 MANU AIR v5 0 16 5 05 11 24 am Page 5...

Page 7: ...handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Maintain accessories Do not use damaged accessories Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer Check damaged parts Before operation inspect the...

Page 8: ...on and damage the shank and should be replaced Worn collet nuts should be replaced Do not take deep cuts in one pass take several shallow or light passes to reduce the side load applied to the cutter...

Page 9: ...ge the battery pack packs before use Ensure the respirator is correctly assembled with pre filter main filter and either one or two fully charged battery packs fitted Battery Pack Charging Battery pac...

Page 10: ...ratchet knob anti clockwise to enlarge the headband and lift the visor towards the back of the headband Fit the Airshield onto the head by entering the head into the headband Switch the fan motor uni...

Page 11: ...at above until a correct fit is achieved Ensure that the unit is pivoted down fully so that the headband stops are against the main fan housing The plastic headband lugs are designed to limit the move...

Page 12: ...n and cement may suit more frequent replacement of pre filter to extend the life of the main filter No filter should be left in the hood helmet for more than 1 month if in daily use or 3 months if use...

Page 13: ...supplied by Trend Machinery Cutting Tools Ltd will not be guaranteed and invalidate such National approvals as held by Trend Machinery Cutting Tools Ltd Modifications to the Airshield will make the ap...

Page 14: ...ards to engage the lugs into the holes Ensure the lugs are fully engaged in the holes Carry out a functional test as described previously Face Seal Pull the face seal away from the hook fastener strip...

Page 15: ...ss down adhesive strips and remove protective paper 2 3 4 1 Headband Pull apart to separate hook fasteners to remove the sweatband from the headband Detach each end of the face seal from the headband...

Page 16: ...efully press the sides of the visor and lift it from the visor frame Flex replacement visor and insert the top and sides into the visor frame ensuring that the top visor tabs slide outside of the fram...

Page 17: ...and the environment This unit uses Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH batteries When the battery pack needs replacing we recommend the following Discharge the energy from the batteries by running the batteri...

Page 18: ...AIRSHIELD IB AIRSHIELD SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM v4 0 05 2002 2 16 3 5 4 9 11 13 13 14 8 12 17 11 14 1 19 20 18 7 12 6 22 21 MANU AIR v5 0 16 5 05 11 24 am Page 17...

Page 19: ...ot be held liable for any material rendered unusable or any form of consequential loss E OE All trademarks acknowledged RECYCLABLE Trend Machinery Cutting Tools Ltd Odhams Trading Estate St Albans Roa...

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