SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit
™
Convertible Facepiece
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er’s instructions on the use and maintenance of
the respirator. Read and understand the following
warnings prior to using the respirator.
If you are using an ambient air pump, turn off the
pump when the respirator is not in use. Operating the
pump without a connected supply hose and respira-
tor will cause the pump to overheat. Turn the pump
on before reentering the work area and verify that the
pump outlet pressure is correct (See Tables I and II),
and that the respirator is providing air as described in
Section VIII, Part B.8.
WARNING
● The respirator consists of a full face
-
piece constructed of silicone with a
polycarbonate lens, EPDM or EVA
breathing tube, and PVC or rubber
air line hoses. It is the user’s respon-
sibility to verify the respirator materi-
als are acceptable for their intended
use. If you are unsure, consult your
local safety professional to verify
that no possible contaminants and/
or liquids will permeate through any
of the respirator materials.
● Do not don, doff, or store the respi
-
rator in an area where contaminants
can contact or accumulate inside
any component of the respirator.
Contaminants inside the facepiece,
breathing tube, or air line hoses may
be inhaled or absorbed upon reuse
of the respirator.
● Never remove the respirator for any
reason while in the work area.
● You must leave the work area imme
-
diately if the facepiece-to-face seal is
disturbed for any reason such as:
Slippage due to sweating or ex-
1.
cessive head movement.
The facepiece becomes dislodged
2.
as a result of being knocked.
Sneezing or coughing while wear
-
3.
ing the facepiece.
You need to blow your nose,
4.
scratch your face, or adjust your
spectacles.
For any other reason that would
5.
cause the facepiece seal to be dis-
turbed.
● You must restore the facepiece-to-
face seal and perform a fit check in
a non-hazardous environment before
re-entering the work area.
● FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS
WARNING MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL
INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
7. Doffing Instructions for CF-SAR Configurations
a. Loosen the two lower head straps completely
(for five strap head harness or Headnet).
b. Grasp the nozzle firmly, and pull the facepiece
upward over the head.
S – Special or Critical User’s Instructions
8. Pressure Tables for Supplied Air Respirators (SAR)
Table I in Section VIII, Part B.8 provides the pres-
sure range settings for the air supply regulator for
the SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit Continuous Flow Sup-
plied Air Respirator. Refer to Table II when using
the vortex air cooler. Refer to Section VI, Parts
List, for a listing of the approved air line hose types
and coupler kits. No more that three (3) lengths of
9308 Series hose or two (2) lengths of 9852 Series
hose at the listed pressures may be used. Do not
mix hose types from different columns.
WARNING
● Compressors, storage cylinders,
valves, regulators, fittings, and oth-
er hardware must be large enough
to deliver the air volume required by
all users at peak demand.
● You are responsible for providing
CGA G-7.1, Type 1, Grade D or bet-
ter air and ensuring compliance with
safety and health codes applicable
to your area.
● FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS
WARNING MAY LEAD TO PERSON-
AL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum continuous
duty or maximum intermittent duty operat-
ing pressure of the low pressure ambient air
pump. Refer to your pump user manual.
NOTE
●
The third column in Table I should be used
when using a low pressure ambient air
pump. No more than two (2) lengths of
9852 Series air line hose may be used. The
air supply line must be coupled to the air
source and the breathing tube with OBAC
couplers and plugs.
●
The vortex air cooler is not approved for use
with the low pressure ambient air pump.
