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TC-21C-0765 PA20 PAPR Cautions and Limitations A. Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen. B. Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. C. Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards. F. Do not use respirator if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight fitting face pieces or six cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or helmets. I. Contains electrical parts which have not been evaluated as an ignition source in flammable or explosive atmospheres by MSHA/NIOSH. J. Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death. L. Follow the manufacturer’s user instructions for changing cartridges and/or filters. M. All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA and other applicable regulations. N. Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the manufacturer. O. Refer to User’s Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators. P. NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks. Use strictly in accordance with instructions, labels and limitations pertaining to the PA20 respirator. 1. The PA20 respirator does not supply oxygen. Use only in adequately ventilated areas containing at least 19.5% oxygen. 2. Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately dangerous to life or health. 3. Do not use these respirators for respiratory protection during abrasive blasting. 4. Do not use in circumstances where the airborne concentration level of contaminant exceeds maximum use concentration for this type of respirator as established by regulatory standards. 5. Leave area immediately if: • Breathing becomes difficult • Dizziness or other distress occurs • You taste or smell the contaminant • Unit becomes damaged • Battery alarm sounds 6. This apparatus must not be worn with the blower unit switched off. If the blower switched off, a rapid buildup of carbon dioxide and depletion of oxygen may occur, which could result in death or serious injury. 7. Never alter or modify this respirator. Use only NIOSH approved PA20 components and replacement parts for this respirator. Failure to follow these warnings could result in death or serious injury. WARNING Cautions 1 Table of Contents Cautions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Pre-Operational Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Mounting the Breathing Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Checking Air Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 High Efficiency Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Donning the Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Low Battery Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 NIOSHApproval Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 PA20 Series Powered Air-Purifying Respirator PA1/PA2 Blower Assembly User Manual PA1/PA2 - Principle of Operation The PA20 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) System is supplied in four parts: 1. The Blower Assembly (Part No. PA1, or Part No. PA2) which includes: PA1BU, or PA2BU Blower Unit with Battery PA1FG Filter/Gasket PA1SB Belt Assembly PA1AFI Air Flow Indicator User Instructions 2. The hood with headband suspension and/or hard hat, or loose fitting facepiece. The following hood models may be used with the PA1BU or PA2BU blower unit: (See listing of hoods for materials and packaging quantities.) 20TJ Hood 20TP Hood with Solvent-Resistant lens 20TIC Hood with Inner Bib 20TPC Hood with Inner Bib and Solvent-Resistant Lens 20TICH Hood for use with Bullard Hard Hat 20TICS Hood with Taped and Sealed Seams 20SIC Hood with Taped and Sealed Seams 20SICH Hood with Taped and Sealed Seams for use with Bullard Hard Hat 20LFM Loose-Fitting Facepiece Hood, Small-Medium* 20LFL Loose-Fitting Facepiece Hood, Large* *Uses PA20LFBT Breathing Tube 3. The breathing tube. Choose PA1BT for hoods and PA20LFBT for loose fitting facepieces 4. The Battery Charger. Both standard and quick chargers are available. The high efficiency air-purifying element must be mounted inside the blower body. The blower unit draws in contaminated air through the filter. The filtered air is blown into the wearer’s hood through the breathing...
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