Instruction Manual: PremAire System for Cylinder Mode of
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1. F tem perature will avoid possible overheating and dis tortion of parts which would require replacement e DONOT use any cleaning substances that can or might attach any part of the apparatus e DO NOT us alcohol because it may deteriorate rub ber parts e If not rinsed thoroughly cleaning agent residue may irritate the wearer s skin 7 TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 NOTES TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 8 INSPECTION INSPECTION Inspect the respirator by sight and sound for normal oper ations after it has been cleaned and disinfected When any part shows evidence of damage wear or any other adverse condition explained in this section it must be replaced and the condition corrected before the respirator can be used again Note Replacement or repairs shall be done only by quali fied persons using only MSA parts designed for the respi rator No attempt shall be made to make adjustments or repairs beyond the manufacturer s recommendations Parts shall not be interchanged among devices of different manufacturers MSA authorizes levels of maintenance and repair for the PremAire Respirator System See users maintenance manual P N 10017251 If there is no MSA Service Center in your area return the unit to MSA for service Call 1 800 MSA 2222 for instruc tions A WARNING DO NOT inspect the respirator before cleaning if there is danger of contacting h2. ATMOSPHERES EVEN IF THE ESCAPE CYLINDER OPTION IS INSTALLED IDLH means conditions that pose immediate threat to life or health or conditions that pose an immediate threat of severe exposure to contaminants such as radioactive materials which are likely to have adverse cumulative or delayed effects on health Title 42 CFR Part 84 Subpart J Non IDLH means any hazardous atmosphere which may produce physical discomfort immediately chronic poison ing after repeated exposure or acute adverse physiologi cal symptoms after prolonged exposure Title 42 CFR Part 84 Subpart J Paragraph 11 3 z In addition to working as a pressure demand supplied air respirator the unit features a belt mounted emergency escape cylinder either a five or ten minute rated air sup ply or cylinder placement either the left or right hip In the air supplied mode of operation the respirator allows the wearer to work within the limits of the approved air supply hose However should the primary air supply fail or be interrupted the emergency escape cylinder enables the wearer to egress from the potentially IDLH atmosphere OPERATING PRINCIPLES In normal use the apparatus operates in the same princi ple as the PremAire pressure demand supplied air respi rator When connected to an air source it provides contin uous respiratory protection until the user disconnects from the air supply hose In an emergency escape situa tion the cylinder
3. portion of the apparatus is activated by turning the cylinder valve A CAUTION The emergency escape air cylinder must not be used to provide respiratory protection while entering the working area Entry must be made only when connect ed to the primary air source through the air supply hose A WARNING DO NOT enter any area which requires an escape greater than the service life of the cylinder Cylinder life varies with the work rate of the individual and may be shorter wit heavy work loads Serious injury or death could result CYLINDER COMPONENTS If you are adding this feature using the MSA Emergency Escape Cylinder Kit P N 800696 with right hip five minute cylinder P N 800697 with right hip ten minute cylinder P N 800694 with left hip five minute cylinder P N 800695 with left hip ten minute cylinder TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 NOTES TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 6 CLEANING AND DISINFECTING CLEANING AND DISINFECTING Respirators should be cleaned and disinfected after each use If the facepiece is to be cleaned remove the filter or cartridges if used The facepiece should be cleaned and disinfected after every use MSA recommends using ConfidencePlus Cleaner Solution P N 10009971 Refer to the label for user instructions ANSI suggests that users be trained in cleaning procedure A CAUTION e Cleaning and disinfecting at or below 110
4. PremAire INSTRUCTIONS FOR CYLINDER MODE OF OPERATION A WARNING This manual must be read carefully by all persons who have or will have the responsibility for using or servic ing the premaire respirator with emergency escape cylinder Like any complex piece of equipment it will perform as designed only if used and serviced accord ing to the instructions Otherwise the product could fail to perform as designed and persons who rely on the product could sustain serious personal injury or death The warranties made by MSA with respect to the prod uct are voided if the product is not used and serviced according to the instructions in this manual Please pro tect yourself and your employees by following the instructions Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside We encourage our customers to write or call for a demonstration of this equipment prior to use or for any additional information relative to use or repairs During regular working hours call 1 800 MSA 2222 See separate Inserts for NIOSH Approval Information P N 10032763 818364 For More Information call 1 800 MSA 2222 or Visit Our Website at www MSAnet com MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY The Safety company PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA U S A 15230 TAL 706 L Rev 7 MSA 2007 Prnt Spec 10000005389 A Mat 800808 Doc 800808 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS NIOSH Approval Cautions and Limitations Special or Critical User Instruction
5. azardous contaminants Clean and disinfect first then inspect Failure to follow this precaution may result in inhalation or skin absorp tion of the contaminant and cause serious personal injury or death Inspect the entire apparatus after it is cleaned and disinfect ed ANSI Standards Z88 2 and Z88 5 describe three levels of inspection procedures which are to be performed Refer to these documents or to an inspection program prepared by a health professional in establishing an inspection pro gram Detailed repair procedures are located in PremAire Users Maintenance Instructions A WARNING If any of the following inspections do not function properly the apparatus must be removed from service Failure to follow this warning can result in serious per sonal injury or death Component Inspection AFTER EACH USE and MONTHLY 1 Don the respirator following the instruction proce dures These steps make up the Functional Test 2 If all steps are performed successfully remove the res pirator and inspect it following the steps below 3 Facepiece a Inspect the facepiece for rubber deterioration dirt cracks tears holes or tackiness b Check the harness headstraps for breaks loss of elasticity missing buckles or straps Check the strap serrations for signs of wear c Inspect the lens for cracks scratches and a tight seal with the facepiece rubber d The exhalation valve must be clean and operate easily The valv
6. e must move off the seat and return when released e Inspect the facepiece coupling for damage When using Ultra Elite or Ultravue Facepieces be sure the spider gasket O ring and valve disc are present 4 Harness a Inspect all harness components for cuts tears abrasion or signs of heat or chemically related damage Check that the tee nuts washers and screws if any are secure 5 Record Keeping Following inspection the date and initials of the desig nated person should be recorded on an inspection tag A more detailed record of the operations per formed can be noted on an inspection and mainte nance log Inspection tags and inspection and mainte nance logs are available from MSA When the inspec tion data has been recorded the apparatus is stored in a ready position TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE PREPARATION FOR STORAGE Note Do not force dry the parts by placing them in a heater or in direct sunlight The rubber will deteriorate When the facepiece is thoroughly dry store the facepiece in the plastic bag that it was shipped in 1 In general only the facepiece requires cleaning and disinfecting after each use If the apparatus is soiled or has dirt accumulation use a sponge damp with mild soap solution or use a soft medium bristle brush to remove deposits that may interfere with normal operation a Ensure Second Stage Regulator is free of water dirt or debris 2 Inspect the en
7. g installation of NIOSH approved kits Use only MSA replacement parts If other than the proper MSA parts are used the NIOSH approval will be voided 18 When using Ultra Elite or Ultravue Facepieces at tem peratures below 32 F nosecups are required When using an Advantage 4000 Facepiece a nosecup must be used at all times 19 Use only the listed hose lengths and air pressure range specified in these instructions A WARNING Particles and contaminants can enter an air line respi rator system when air supply hoses are disconnected and or reconnected in a contaminated atmosphere This could result in serious injury or death depending on the toxicity of the contaminant involved It is the responsibility of the user to determine the potential risk and to take the necessary precautions which may include a requirement that NO disconnection or recon nection of air supply hoses be permitted in a contami nated atmosphere If in doubt DO NOT disconnect and or reconnect 18 When used at temperatures below 32 F nosecup is required PREMAIRE RESPIRATOR SYSTEM SYMBOLS Symbols are used to direct you to other instructions warnings and guidelines that apply to the type of option s It is important that you familiarize yourself with these sym bols along with the corresponding instructions before attempting to operate the respirator Capability P N 800808 Vortex Tube Capability P N 497231 Dual Supply Capabilit
8. of air through the regu lator when the user is not inhaling indicates that the regulator needs to be repaired 11 b Listen to the regulator Anv unusual sounds such as whistling chattering clicking or rattling mean that the regulator should be checked further c lf any of these symptoms occur the apparatus must be removed from service Return the regulator to a Certified repairperson DO NOT disconnect when pressurized Release all pressure from the regulator bv opening the bvpass valve Removing the regulator when pressurized mav result in serious personal injurv death or damage to equipment TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 For More Information call 1 800 MSA 2222 or Visit Our Website at www MSAnet com MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY The Safety company PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA U S A 15230
9. ough 8 to 300 feet of air supply hose within the pressure range of 60 to 100 psi using Ultra Elite or Ultravue Facepieces When using an Advantage 4000 Facepiece ensure the pressure range is between 70 to 100 psi A maximum of 12 sections of air supply hose may be used in making up the maximum working length of hose Each section of coiled hose is considered 50 feet in length max 6 sections An adequate respiratory protection program must include knowledge of hazards hazard assessment selection of proper respiratory protective equipment instruction and training in the use of equipment inspection and maintenance of equipment and med TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 10 11 13 ical surveillance See OSHA regulations Title 29 CFR 1910 134 The program administrator and respirator users must read and understand these instructions before trving to use or service this product The PremAire Supplied Air Respirator System will perform as designed oniv if used and maintained according to these instructions This respirator may be used only after proper instruc tion and training in its use as specified in OSHA regu lations Title 29 CFR 1910 134 Inspect the respirator regularly and maintain it accord ing to the instructions Repairs must only be made by properlv trained personnel Use only with an air source that meets ANSI Compressed Gas Association specifications The air delivered to the respirator s air supplv ho
10. s PremAire Respirator System Symbols PremAire System Options Description Operating Principles Cylinder Components Cleaning and Disinfecting Inspection Functional Checks NIOSH APPROVAL CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS D n 1 Air line respirators can be used only when the respira tors are supplied with respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G 7 1 Grade D or higher quality Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths speci fied in the User s Instructions Contains electrical parts which have not been evaluat ed as an ignition source in flammable or explosive atmospheres by MSHA NIOSH Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death All approved respirators shall be selected fitted used and maintained in accordance with MSHA OSHA and other applicable regulations Never substitute modify and or omit parts Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as speci fied by the manufacturer Refer to User s Instructions and or maintenance man uals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators Special or critical User s Instructions and or specific use limitations apply Refer to User s Instructions before donning SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER INSTRUCTIONS The Duo twin facepiece is not approved for use in IDLH atmospheres even if the escape cylinder option is installed This approval applies only when the respirator is sup plied with respirable air thr
11. se must be respirable and of a puritv equal to at least Qualitv Verification Level Grade D Air of the Compressed Gas Association Commoditv Specification for Air G 7 1 Air pressure and flow rates must be within the NIOSH approved ranges for the device Use strictly in accordance with instructions labels and limitations pertaining to this device This device mav not provide a satisfactorv face seal with certain phvsical characteristics such as beards or sideburns as outlined in ANSI Z88 2 resulting in leakage in connection with the facepiece which voids or limits the protection If such a condition exists the user assumes all risks of death or serious bodilv injurv which may result Do not use the PremAire System for firefighting 12 Do not use the PremAire System for underwater appli cations Thoroughly check out the respirator on receipt and prior to use Do not use compressed oxygen with the PremAire System Unless equipped with a pressure demand facepiece and the Escape Cylinder option the PremAire Respirator MUST NOT be used and relied upon for respiratory protection when the atmosphere contains concentrations of contaminants which are unknown or IDLH Users must wear suitable protective clothing and pre cautions must be taken so that the respirator is not worn in atmospheres that may be harmful to the INTRODUCTION device 17 Never alter or modify this device except as directed by MSA durin
12. tire apparatus as you reassemble it Follow the Inspection Instructions 3 Thoroughly dry the facepiece and regulator after cleaning and disinfecting The facepiece can trap water which could enter the regulator TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 10 STORAGE A CAUTION DO NOT store the respirator near substances that can attack respirator components causing them to fail to peform as designed The PremAire CADET Respirator must be storedin a cool dry place away from direct sunlight Head and sunlight will shorten the life of rubber parts FUNCTIONAL CHECKS FUNCTIONAL CHECKS After Each Use and Monthly 1 Check that the regulator works properlv The regulator outlet should be sanitized before and after testing a Check that the cylinder valve and second stage shut off are closed and that the svstem is not pres surized b Gentiv inhale through the regulator outlet and hold your breath for about 10 seconds If the negative pressure is maintained there is no leakage c Gentiv exhale through the regulator outlet for about 10 seconds If the positive pressure is maintained there is no leakage d Do not use the apparatus if airflow through the reg ulator is detected in either test Return the regulator to a Certified repairperson Inspect the Second Stage Shut Off and Bvpass Valve a With the regulator pressurized operate each valve to be sure it operates Venting of pressure relief valves or a continuing flow
13. y P N 497230 Escape Cylinder Pressure Demand Il Supplied Air Respirator P N 496958 Duo Twin Capability P N 818370 PREMAIRE SYSTEM OPTIONS The PremAire Respirator is a pressure demand Type C supplied air respirator as de fined by 42 CFR Part 84 Subpart H The respirator s unique waist mounted mani fold which serves as the air distribution center for the system These options can be combined or used individually A list of all possible respirator configurations can be found on the PremAire System Quick Reference Chart P N 802999 TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 NOTES TAL 706 L Rev 7 800808 4 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION The pressure demand emergency escape air cylinder allows you to work in an IDLH Immediatelv Dangerous to Life or Health atmospheres bv providing either a 5 minute or 10 minute emergency escape capability It is only approved for IDLH conditions using the pressure demand Facepiece When working in IDLH environment the National Institute for Occupational Safetv and Health NIOSH requires escape cvlinder for anv person using a supplied air respirator A CAUTION The emergency escape air cylinder is the only PremAire Respirator configuration approved for use in IDLH conditions IT IS ONLY APPROVED FOR IDLH CONDITIONS USING THE PRESSURE DEMAND FACE PIECE THE DUO TWIN FACEPIECE IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN IDLH
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