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NOVA
1
®
RESPIRATION
The RPB
®
NOVA 1
®
is approved in the category as follows:
Supplied Air
The RPB
®
NOVA 1
®
respirator, when properly fitted and used with all required components,
including the Breathing Tube Assembly, Flow Control Device or C40
®
Climate Control Device,
and RPB
®
Breathing Air Line is an EN 14594 (AS/NZS 1716) approved respirator with an
Assigned Protection Factor of 40 (Nominal Protection Factor of 1000). As such, it significantly
reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the breathing of contaminates by the respirator
wearer. Use with an airline filter, such as the 04-900 RPB
®
RADEX
®
Airline Filter. Specific
protection depends on the setup of the airline filter (see the RPB
®
RADEX
®
Instruction Manual).
The approved Flow Control Devices for this respirator are: 03-102 Constant Flow Valve and
03-502 C40
®
Climate Control Device.
HAZARD LIMITATIONS
The RPB
®
NOVA 1
®
Respirator is
NOT FOR USE
if:
In atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
Wearer cannot escape without the aid of the respirator.
Atmosphere contains less than 21% ±1% oxygen.
For protection against hazardous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide).
Contaminants are in excess of regulations or recommendations.
Contaminants or contaminant concentrations are unknown.
Work area is poorly ventilated.
PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS
Improper selection, fit, use, or maintenance of this product can result in
injury; life threatening delayed lung, skin or eye disease; or death.
This product is intended for occupational use in accordance with applicable standards or regulations
for your location, industry, and activity (see Employer Responsibilities, page 8). Familiarity with
standards and regulations related to the use of this protective equipment is recommended, even if
they do not directly apply to you. If self-employed or if used in a non-occupational setting, refer to
Employer Responsibilities and Product User Safety Instructions. Go to rpbsafety.com/important-
safety-information/ for helpful links to CE and AS/NZS standards and other content.
Employers:
Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and carry out the
Employer Responsibilities (page 8).
Product users:
Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and follow the
Product User Safety Instructions (page 10).
Check website for updates.
Product manuals are regularly updated.
Visit rpbsafety.com/resources/ for the most recent version of this manual before using the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
