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PX4 AIR
®
RESPIRATION
The RPB
®
PX4 AIR
®
is approved in the categories as follows:
Powered Air
The RPB
®
PX4 AIR
®
PAPR, when properly fitted and used with all required components,
including the Breathing Tube Assembly and the approved head top, is part of an approved
powered air purifying respirator. As such, it significantly reduces, but does not completely
eliminate, the breathing of contaminates by the respirator wearer. See the instruction manual
and approval label for the selected head top to verify approval with the PX4 AIR
®
and the
assigned protection factor. Specific protection depends on the filter selected for use in the
RPB
®
PX4 AIR
®
PAPR. It is approved to be used with the 03-985 High Efficiency (HE) Filter
and the 03-995 Organic Vapor/High Efficiency (OV/HE) Cartridge.
The PX4 AIR
®
is approved to the following standards with the following head-tops:
EN 12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH3
Nova 3
®
Respirator
EN 12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 TH2
Z-LINK
®
Respirator
T-LINK
®
Respirator
Z4
®
Welding Respirator
Note: the EN 12941: 1998 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2008 standard is a requirement for loose fitting
respirators such as helmets and face shields.
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 7).
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
nonoccupational setting, refer to Employer Responsibilities and Product User Safety Instructions.
Go to rpbsafety.com/importantsafetyinformation/ for helpful links to CE standards and other
content.
Employers:
Read this manual and the respirator head-top Instruction Manual and carry out the
Employer Responsibilities (page 7).
Product users:
Read this manual and the respirator head-top Instruction Manual and follow the
Product User Safety Instructions (page 9).
Check website for updates.
Product manuals are regularly updated.
Visit www.rpbsafety.com/resources/for the most recent version of this manual before using the
product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
