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TAL 804 (L) Rev. 17

© MSA 2008

Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A)

Mat. 490883

Doc. 490883

The Safety Company

For More Information, call 1-800-MSA-2222 or Visit Our Website at www.MSAnet.com

OptimAir

®

6A

Powered Air-Purifying Respirator

INSTRUCTIONS

The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if
the product is not used and serviced according to the instructions in this
manual. For any additional information relative to use or repair, write or
call 1-800-MSA-2222 during regular working hours.

See separate insert for NIOSH approval information (P/N 816882).

THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS INSIDE,
MUST BE READ AND FOLLOWED CAREFULLY BY ALL PERSONS WHO
HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR SERVICING THE
PRODUCT. These respirators will perform as designed only if they are
used and serviced according to the instructions. OTHERWISE, THEY
COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED, AND PERSONS WHO RELY ON
THESE RESPIRATORS COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for OptimAir 6A

Page 1: ...al information relative to use or repair write or call 1 800 MSA 2222 during regular working hours See separate insert for NIOSH approval information P N 816882 THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE WARNINGS AND...

Page 2: ...n sulfide escape MA Methylamine MV Mercury vapor OV Organic Vapor SD Sulfur dioxide SA Supplied Air S SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER S INSTRUCTIONS 1 Special Instructions for Mersorb P100 Mersorb Cartridges...

Page 3: ...Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death RESPIRATOR USE LIMITATIONS The respirator must not be worn in atmospheres which exceed any of the following limitations 1...

Page 4: ...respirator to determine the amount of protection it will provide Respirator fit tests are explained fully in the American National Standard for Respiratory Protection ANSI Z88 2 which is published by...

Page 5: ...ation cartridges are approved for use with the Ultravue or Ultra Elite full facepieces or Comfo style half facepieces only Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death...

Page 6: ...istor and con trol jack so that they may be used with the dual rate charger DO NOT recharge a Lithium Battery The Lithium Battery can explode Failure to follow this warning can result in serious perso...

Page 7: ...ing gasket Hand tighten the cartridge canister 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to install the other car tridge canister REPLACING THE CS CN CANISTER Use the canister immediately upon opening the bag Discar...

Page 8: ...ng periods at room temperature However several cycles charg ing followed by discharge may be needed to restore the pack to full capacity If the pack has been stored in a charge ready condition it shou...

Page 9: ...ing tube 1 Connect the breathing tube to the facepiece and hand tighten 2 Donning the half mask facepiece with cradle headstraps a Slip the cradle headstrap over the crown of your head and rest the to...

Page 10: ...NG THE RESPIRATOR WITH PLASTIC ADVANTAGE HARNESS Note There are two recommended donning procedures Donning Procedure A 1 Completely loosen the two bottom straps Spread the straps of the head harness w...

Page 11: ...ollow this warning can cause inhala tion of the contaminant resulting in serious respiratory injury or death 3 Thread the breathing tube onto the motor blower and hand tighten the coupling nut Note If...

Page 12: ...NOTES 12 TAL 804 L Rev 17 490883...

Page 13: ...cure the suspension INSTALLING THE HOOD SUSPENSION Note If the optional chin strap will be used install it at this time The chin strap must be attached to the hood suspension before the suspension is...

Page 14: ...death 1 Don the support belt Adjust the motor blower and fil ter assembly to a comfortable position toward your back 2 Check for an o ring on the end of the breathing tube coupling nut The o ring mus...

Page 15: ...ubstances having poor warning properties over exposure can occur without user awareness Take appropriate precaution to pre vent over exposure which may include an earlier car tridge change out or usin...

Page 16: ...ape from possible CBA contami nation and controlled low level CBA atmospheres which do not exceed the maximum use concentration as deter mined by the governing authority In the event a maximum use con...

Page 17: ...epiece If you are using a PAPR hood model leave the motor blower on Do not breathe through the respirator for long periods of time with the motor blower shut off CO2 can build up in the hood causing s...

Page 18: ...NOTES 18 TAL 804 L Rev 17 490883...

Page 19: ...m the motor blower 3 Place your fingertips behind the headstraps Place your thumbs on the buckles 4 Pull the top of the buckles away from your head Repeat as needed to loosen the headstraps 5 Grip the...

Page 20: ...NOTES 20 TAL 804 L Rev 17 490883...

Page 21: ...facepiece and components should be air dried or hand dried with a clean lint free cloth DO NOT force dry the parts by placing them in a heater or direct sunlight This will cause the rubber to deterior...

Page 22: ...rformance and product life Remaining PAPR components can be stored at tempera tures of 0 120 F Check the PAPR periodically for proper operation Assemble the PAPR and run the motor blower at least once...

Page 23: ...b of inhalation valve housing d Stretch nosecup around lip on inhalation valve housing ensuring nosecup is in place 4 Spectacle Kit P N 454819 Ultravue P N 804638 Ultra Elite P N 10029298 Advantage 30...

Page 24: ...of the breathing tube assembly P N 486364 which is used on tight fitting facepieces and breathing tube assembly P N 481980 which is used on the hood have been certified incinerable by Scientific Ecol...

Page 25: ...NIOSH NIOSH NIOSH NIOSH Approval NIOSH Approval Approval Approval Approval Hycar Silicone TC 21C 512 TC 21C 513 TC 21C 516 TC 21C 516 TC 21C 516 Black Black Brush Brushless NiCad Lithium MSA Comfo Co...

Page 26: ...ard functions as hood suspension 454230 Replacement Staz on Suspension for standard V Gard Slotted Cap 467386 Replacement Staz on Suspension for small V Gard Slotted Cap 473332 Replacement Fas Trac Su...

Page 27: ...VALVE ASSEMBLEY 2 84660 Exhalation Valve Body Assembly 3 82382 Exhalation Valve Cover 4 626254 Clamp 5 628082 O Ring 6 801035 Connector Insert 7 467175 Connector Nut 8 486472 Tube 9 482614 Suspension...

Page 28: ...Large Part Comfo Comfo Model Model Model Hycar Silicone Number Classic Elite 7 476 2 7 476 1 7 476 3 Black Black Elastic Cradle 480127 480122 480132 480130 480125 480135 490206 490202 490210 Half Mask...

Page 29: ...ce Components Type Size Rubber Headband MSA Small Med Large Part Comfo Comfo Model Model Model Hycar Silicone Number Classic Elite 7 727 2 7 727 1 7 727 3 Black Black Elastic Cradle 484204 484198 4842...

Page 30: ...OPTIMAIR 6A PAPR WITH COMFO ELITE FACEPIECE 30 TAL 804 L Rev 17 490883...

Page 31: ...OPTIMAIR 6A PAPR WITH COMFO ELITE WELDER S FACEPIECE 31 TAL 804 L Rev 17 490883 Facepiece Components...

Page 32: ...04 L Rev 17 490883 Type Size Rubber Color MSA Small Med Large Part Model Model Model Hycar Silicone Black Blue Gray Number Ultravue Ultra Elite 471218 457126 471230 480251 480247 480255 493064 493020...

Page 33: ...OPTIMAIR 6A PAPR WITH TYVEK HOOD 33 TAL 804 L Rev 17 490883 481980 19 Breathing Tube Assembly 488721 HOOD SHOULDER LENGTH 492793 HOOD WAIST LENGTH...

Page 34: ...Medium Model Large Model Black Black Part Number 7 934 2 7 934 1 7 934 3 Hycar Silicone Number 493064 490128 493072 491388 493020 490138 493028 491387 493108 491039 493116 491389 OPTIMAIR 6A PAPR WIT...

Page 35: ...mponents 818263 96547 ADAPTER CANISTER 817589 CANISTER SOLD IN P ACKAGES OF 6 P N 817590 SOLD IN PACKAGES OF 6 P N 817591 SOLD IN PACKAGES OF 6 P N 818264 Note Advantage 1000 Facepiece must have the P...

Page 36: ...ONS SYSTEM battery not included BATTERY 9 VOLT ALKALINE not included EXHALATION VALVE 10007994 SPIDER GASKET 10007991 RETAINING RING 805343 VOICEMITTER 10007979 GASKET 10012164 OPTIFILTER CANISTER sol...

Page 37: ...20 37 TAL 804 L Rev 17 490883...

Page 38: ...NOTES 38 TAL 804 L Rev 17 490883...

Page 39: ...NOTES 39 TAL 804 L Rev 17 490883...

Page 40: ...The Safety Company For More Information call 1 800 MSA 2222 or Visit Our Website at www MSAnet com...

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