SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit
™
Convertible Facepiece
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WARNING
● SPERIAN respirators, accessories,
and associated equipment should
not be used in atmospheres that
may contain contaminant concen-
trations above the lower explosive
level (LEL). Intrinsic safety certifica-
tion of electronic components does
not eliminate potential danger from
ignition in these atmospheres.
● This respirator does not supply ox
-
ygen. Do not use the respirator in
atmospheres containing less than
19.5% oxygen by volume.
● For the mask mounted blower con
-
figuration: NEVER use this respira-
tor without a SPERIAN HE filter, P/N
108000, securely threaded into the
blower.
● For the mask mounted blower con
-
figuration: The respirator does not
protect against gases or vapors. It is
only for protection against particu-
late contaminants.
● FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS
WARNING MAY LEAD TO PERSON-
AL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
1. Battery Pack Charging (Mask-mounted and
Belt-mounted PAPR Configurations)
The battery pack must be charged before the first
use and should be recharged after each use.
WARNING
● The SPERIAN PAPR chargers, both
individual and gang-type, are for in-
door use only and must not be ex-
posed to outdoor elements.
● Battery pack charging must be done
in a safe, non-hazardous location.
Failure to do so may result in injury
or death.
● Only SPERIAN P/N 520060 or 522000
Nickel-Cadmium battery packs can
be charged with a SPERIAN P/N
520073 charger. Charging other
types of batteries could cause explo-
sions resulting in injury or death.
● FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS
WARNING MAY LEAD TO PERSON-
AL INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
CAUTION
SPERIAN recommends that the battery
pack be charged at temperatures between
40°F and 80°F (4.5°C and 26.7°C). Charg-
ing at higher temperatures may cause a re-
duction in capacity and may reduce battery
pack life.
NOTE
●
The battery switch may be left in the ON or
OFF position during charging.
●
The battery is equipped with an automatic
fault protection circuit; no fuse is required.
1. Plug the battery charger into a 110 to 120 VAC
power outlet.
2. Connect the charger outlet cable to the battery
pack. The red light on the battery charger will
illuminate when an electrical connection to the
battery is made. If the light does not come on,
the charger or battery pack may be damaged.
3. Allow the battery pack to charge for 14 to 16
hours. The charger light will remain on when-
ever the battery is being charged.
NOTE
SPERIAN does not recommend charging the
battery for more than 24 hours. Charging the
battery pack for longer periods will not nor-
mally damage the battery pack but may re-
duce the life of the battery
4. If the charger (and light) cycles on and off, there
is a problem with the battery pack and it should
be replaced.
2. Cartridge and Filter Installation
a. Mask-mounted PAPR Configuration – Filter In
-
stallation
WARNING
● Use only SPERIAN HE filters, P/N
108000. Use of any other filter will
void the equipment’s NIOSH approv-
al and may allow leakage that could
result in serious illness or death.
● Never use the PAPR without the
blower inlet gasket (Figure 18) in
place. Use of the PAPR without the
blower inlet gasket could allow con-
taminants to leak into the facepiece,
resulting in illness or death.
● Use only components identified in
this manual and on the NIOSH ap-
proval label. Substitute components
will void approval and may result in
illness or death.
1. Verify that the rubber gasket is in place at
the bottom of the threaded blower inlet as
shown in Figure 18.
