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Respirator Helmet Assembly (Z-LINK
®
)
Breathing Tube Assembly
Flow Control Device (PX4 AIR
®
, Constant Flow Valve, or C40
™
Climate Control Device)
Breathing Air Line (Supplied AIr)
See Respirator Component Diagram (page 6-7).
The RPB
®
Z-LINK
®
is only approved to be used
with the RPB
®
PX4 AIR
®
PAPR, RPB
®
Constant Flow Valve, or RPB
®
C40
™
Climate Control Device.
Use only authentic RPB
®
brand parts and components that are part of the NIOSH approved
respirator assembly. Using incomplete or inappropriate equipment, including the use of counterfeit
or non-RPB
®
parts, can result in inadequate protection and will void the NIOSH approval of the entire
respirator. Do not modify or alter any part of this product.
Inspect
all components daily for signs of damage or wear and tear that may reduce the level of
protection originally provided. Remove any damaged component or product, including any helmet or
visor that has been subject to impact, from service until repaired or replaced. Scratched or damaged
safety lenses or other components should be replaced with genuine RPB
®
brand replacement parts.
When safety and impact lenses are replaced, make sure to remove any additional protective film
from both sides of the lens. If the film is left in place, it could affect the optical clarity of the lens and
cause eye strain. Inspect the inside of the respirator for respirable dust or other foreign objects. Keep
the inside of the respirator clean at all times.
Make sure that the helmet is correctly assembled
in the configuration that suits your application.
Never use the respirator without all lenses in place. This includes the Safety Lens and for the
Z-LINK+
®
this includes the Impact Lens, the ADF, and the rear ADF Lens. These lenses, when
installed properly, are part of the respiratory seal to prevent toxic or hazardous gases, liquids
or dust from entering the helmet. An incomplete or improperly installed lens system could
provide inadequate impact and respiratory protection.
See Respirator Setup and Care - Standard
Configuration (page 16) or Respirator Setup and Use - Z-LINK+
®
Welding Configuration (page 26).
See Donning (page 35) for fit information.
VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR ACTIVITY
Verify that the Z-LINK
®
provides appropriate protection for your activity. As applicable, check your
workplace safety program, respiratory protection program, and standards and regulations for your
activity or industry. (See PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS, page 4.)
BEFORE DONNING THE Z-LINK
®
:
Verify airborne contaminants are within recommended limits for respirator use:
Determine the type and level of contamination. Verify that airborne contaminant
concentrations do not exceed those allowed by applicable OSHA, EPA, or NIOSH
regulations and recommendations for powered air purifying respirators or supplied air
respirators.
