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P/N 595141-01 Rev A  7/08

INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

SCOTT PROFLOW FH22 PAPR HOOD

INSTALLATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

SCOTT PROFLOW FH22 PAPR HOOD

(Shown with optional Breathing Tube Shroud)

WARNING

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MPROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IMPROPER USE INCLUDES, BUT

IS NOT LIMITED TO, USE IN ATMOSPHERES CONTAINING UNKNOWN CONTAMINANTS AND/OR UNKNOWN CONCEN-
TRATIONS  OF  CONTAMINANTS,  USE  WITHOUT  ADEQUATE  TRAINING,  DISREGARD  OF  THE  WARNINGS  AND
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN AND FAILURE TO INSPECT AND MAINTAIN THIS EQUIPMENT.
THIS  EQUIPMENT ALONE  DOES  NOT  PROVIDE  RESPIRATORY  PROTECTION  WITHOUT  THE  COMPLETE  RESPIRA-
TOR. THE COMPLETE RESPIRATOR IS TO BE USED ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ORGANIZED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION PROGRAM WHICH COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARD
SUCH AS OSHA SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910 PARAGRAPH 134, AVAILABLE FROM THE US DEPART-
MENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ATMOSPHERES WHICH ARE, OR MAY BECOME, IMMEDIATELY DAN-
GEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH (IDLH), IN HIGH TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS FIRES, OR IN ATMOSPHERES
WHERE THE IDENTITY AND/OR CONCENTRATION OF THE CONTAMINANT IS UNKNOWN.
THIS EQUIPMENT AS PART OF A COMPLETE 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 EQUIPMENT DOES NOT SUPPLY OXYGEN AND MUST NOT BE USED IN OXYGEN DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES.

Copyright © 2008 SCOTT, All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for PROFLOW FH22

Page 1: ...CH COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARD SUCH AS OSHA SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910 PARAGRAPH 134 AVAILABLE FROM THE US DEPART MENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ATMOSPHERES WHICH ARE OR MAY BECOME IMMEDIATELY DAN GEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH IDLH IN HIGH TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS FIRES OR I...

Page 2: ...to connect the Hood to the PROFLOW 3 respirator Refer to the NIOSH Approval Label included with the PROFLOW 3 respirator for a complete listing of hoods and filters approved for use with the SCOTT PROFLOW 3 respirator When used with a PROFLOW 3 PAPR contaminated air is drawn through the filtration elements mounted on the PROFLOW 3 blower unit and flows through the breathing tube to the respiratory...

Page 3: ...rsons trained in evaluating the specific end use conditions and in selecting the appropriate chemical protective equipment Consult a qualified industrial hygienist for advice on the use of the PROFLOW FH22 PAPR Hood in your work environment Take into consideration that seams and closures often have shorter breakthrough times and higher chemical permeation rates than the fabric alone Anyone intendi...

Page 4: ... the breathing tube Do not use the breathing tube with a missing or damaged gasket Remove the breathing tube from service and tag for repair by authorized personnel If any damage or discrepancies are found remove the PROFLOW FH22 Hood from service and tag for disposal and replacement In addition the materials used in these hoods are not suitable for use in high temperature applications like fire f...

Page 5: ...or replacement 2 Hold the end of the hose as above and place the threaded end of the hose through the opening at the back of the hood Opening should fit snug around the threaded end of the hose 3 Carefully turn the hood inside out to access the end of the hose on the inside of the hood Be careful not to bend the Visor Window See FIGURE 1 4 Place the plastic washer on the threaded hose end 5 Carefu...

Page 6: ...channel opening Insert the end of the tie wrap through the lock and engage one or two teeth to form a loop large enough to fit over the breathing tube FIGURE 3 2 Repeat step 1 with another tie wrap in the channel at the other end of the shroud 3 Slide the breathing tube shroud over the end of the breathing tube and position the first end as shown in FIGURE 4 The tie wrap should be just below the h...

Page 7: ...LOW 3 INSTRUCTION 3 Attach the female end of the breathing tube onto the blower assembly by threading the collar onto the air outlet clockwise until hand tight REMOVE THE BREATHING TUBE SHROUD AS FOLLOWS 1 The tie wraps are the removable type On the lock end press down on the lock release below the cut off end of the tie wrap while pulling the loop open 2 If desired the tie wraps may be cut off an...

Page 8: ... R P U R I F Y I N G RESPIRATOR ATTACHED TO IT IM PROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT M AY R E S U LT I N E X P O S U R E T O T H E H A Z A R D O U S AT M O S P H E R E WHICH MAY CAUSE SERIOUS IN JURY OR DEATH WARNING THE FAILURE TO CHOOSE A RESPIRA TOR EQUIPPED WITH FILTRATION ELEMENTS SUITABLE FOR THE CONTAMINANT S IN THE ATMOSPHERE OR LIKELY TO BE RELEASED IN THE AT MOSPHERE MAY RESULT IN THE RESPIRAT...

Page 9: ...clothing the inner apron may be fitted inside the collar of the protective clothing while the outer apron drapes over the outside of the protective clothing The additional protec tive clothing must not interfere with the integral exhalation opening on the front of the hood Also the additional protective clothing must not restrict the air flow to the air filtration elements on the PROFLOW 3 Verify ...

Page 10: ...and proceed to de contamination if necessary 2 When decontamination is complete and it is safe to remove the PROFLOW FH22 Hood and respirator a Loosen the neck cord by pressing the black button inward as you slide the cord lock away from your chin b Roll up the PROFLOW FH22 Hood starting at the bottom rear and proceeding up the back of the neck See FIGURE 10 c Remove the head from the head band Se...

Page 11: ...ntaminant may be present PROFLOW FH22 Hood must be handled as a contaminated or potentially contami nated object 3 The PROFLOW FH22 Hood is intended for a single use Dispose of the used hood according to the procedures defined by your respiratory pro tection program and in accordance with federal state and local environmental regulations STORAGE Store new unused hoods in their sealed packages betw...

Page 12: ...12 P N 595141 01 Rev A 7 08 Health Safety Products Monroe Corporate Center PO Box 569 Monroe NC 28111 Telephone 1 800 247 7257 FAX 704 291 8330 www scotthealthsafety com Printed in USA ...

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