RPB T200 Manuel utilisateur

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EN12941:1998 +A2:2008

TH3 P R SL

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

EN352-1:2002

HEARING PROTECTION

Only in conjunction with 18 -524 earmuffs.

EN166:2001 CLASS 1F3

EYE & FACE PROTECTION

Not all conﬁgurations conform to this standard.

Please visit gvs-rpb.c om for more details.

AS/NZS 1716:2012

BMP# 714303

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

AS/NZS 1337.1:2010

BMP# 714304

EYE & FACE PROTECTION

Not all conﬁgurations conform to this standard.

Please visit gvs-rpb.c om for more details.

GVS-RPB.COM

Employers: Read this manual and the ﬂow control device instruction manual and

carry out the employer responsibilities (page 7).

Product users: Read this manual and the ﬂow control device instruction manual and

follow the product user safety instructions (page 9).

Manuals are regularly updated. Make sure this manual is available to all users for reference.

Current version of manual and other languages: gvs-rpb.com/healthcare/resources

Instruction Manual

T200™ Respirator

T200™ CE UI R2

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T200™

 EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORDS AND SYMBOLS 2

 INTRODUCTION 4

 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

 PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS 4

 RESPIRATORY COMPONENT DIAGRAM - CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS 6

 AIR SOURCE, FITTINGS, AND PRESSURE 7

 EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES 7

 PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9

 RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE 12

 DONNING AND DOFFING 19

 STORAGE 21

 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 22

 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY STATEMENT 25

CONTENTS

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EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORDS AND SYMBOLS

The following signal word and safety symbols are used in this manual and product labeling:

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

Read the Instruction Manual.

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WARNING

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Form #: 7.20.506

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RESPIRATION

The RPB T200 is approved in the categories as follows:

Powered Air

The RPB T200 Respirator, when properly ﬁtted and used with all required components,

including the Breathing Tube Assembly and the RPB® PX5® Powered Air Purifying Respirator,

is approved to EN 12941:1998 +A1: 2003 +A2: 2008 TH3 P R SL as a powered air purifying

respirator. The T200 signiﬁcantly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the breathing

of contaminates by the respirator wearer. Speciﬁc protection depends on the ﬁlter selected for

use in the RPB PX5 PAPR (see PX5 Instruction Manual).

PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS

Improper selection, ﬁt, use, or maintenance of this product can result

in transfer of illness, injury, life threatening delayed lung, skin or eye

disease, or death. This product is intended for occupational use in accordance with applicable

standards or regulations for your location, industry, and activity (see Employer Responsibilities,

page 7). Familiarity with standards and regulations related to the use of this protective equipment

is recommended, even if they do not directly apply to you. If self-employed or if used in a non-

occupational setting, refer to Employer Responsibilities and Product User Safety Instructions. Go

to gvs-rpb.com/healthcare/important-safety-information for helpful links to CE standards and

other content.

EMPLOYERS: Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and carry out the

Employer Responsibilities (page 7).

PRODUCT USERS: Read this manual and the air supply device Instruction Manual and follow the

Product User Safety Instructions (page 9).

CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATES. Product manuals are regularly updated.

Visit gvs-rpb.com/healthcare/resources for the most recent version of this manual before using

the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

The T200™ is a multiuse respirator designed for a range of different applications where

there is a need to be protected from airborne contaminants. With an optional bump cap for

head protection, and three hood options available, the T200 can used in both industrial and

healthcare settings. For increased hearing protection, optional Quiet-Slim™ Ear Defender

earmuff system can be installed.

This product must be inspected and maintained in accordance with this instruction manual at

all times.

See PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS (page 4) for details.

INTRODUCTION

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HAZARD LIMITATIONS

The RPB T200 Respirator is NOT FOR USE if:

 In atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).

 Wearer cannot escape without the aid of the respirator.

 Atmosphere contains less than 21% ±1% oxygen.

 In abrasive blasting applications.

 For protection against hazardous gases (e.g., carbon monoxide).

 Contaminants are in excess of regulations or recommendations.

 Contaminants or contaminant concentrations are unknown.

 Work area is poorly ventilated.

 The temperature is outside the range of -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F).

 A ﬂammable or explosive atmosphere is present when used with systems including

electrical parts that are not intrinsically safe, such as the PX5 PAPR.

FACE AND EYES

 The T200 with Standard Lens does meet EN 166:2001 1F3 (AS/NZS 1337.1:2010) face

shield requirements.

 The T200 is not designed or tested to provide protection against molten metals or

corrosive liquids.

 Note: Safety glasses may be required to be worn depending on the job hazard analysis.

The T200 does not provide protection against the transfer of impact to both safety and

prescription lens glasses worn underneath the hood. It does not provide complete eye and

face protection against severe impact and penetration. It is not a suitable substitute for

good safety practices and engineering controls.

HEAD

 The T200, when equipped with the bump cap provides minimal head protection and does

not meet EN 812:2012 requirements. It does not meet the EN 397:2012+A1:2012 (AS/NZS

1801:1997) requirements.

HEARING

 The Quiet-Slim™ Ear Defender system provides a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 21 and a

SNR of 28 to meet EN 352-1 requirements. Refer to the Quiet-Slim instruction manual to

ensure proper installation and ﬁt .

 Other hearing protection, such as earplugs or ear defenders, must be properly ﬁtted and

worn where noise levels exceed the permissible exposure levels.

PPE REGULATION

 The T200 conforms to the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425. Regulation 2016/425 on PPE

as brought into UK Law and amended.

 The Declaration of Conformity can be found at gvs-rpb.com/healthcare/resources

 See the Storage section for information on packaging and protection required for

transportation.

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Figure 1.1

1. RESPIRATOR

HOOD

ASSEMBLY

2. BREATHING

TUBE

ASSEMBLY

3. AIR SUPPLY PAPR

RESPIRATOR COMPONENT DIAGRAM - PAPR

CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

POWERED AIR

A. Not for use in atmospheres containing

less than 21% ±1% 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 powered air-purifying

respirators if airﬂow is less than 170 lpm

(6 cfm) for hoods and/or helmets.

H. Follow established cartridge and canister

change schedules or observe ESLI to

ensure that cartridge and canisters are

replaced before breakthrough occurs.

I. Contains electrical parts that may cause

an ignition in ﬂammable or explosive

atmospheres.

J. Failure to properly use and maintain this

product could result in injury or death.

L. Follow the manufacturer’s User’s

Instructions for changing cartridges,

canister and/or ﬁlters.

M. All approved respirators shall be

selected, ﬁtted, used and maintained in

accordance with 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. This respirator is not evaluated as a

surgical mask.

The RPB T200 Powered Air Purifying Respirator consists of 3 main components. All

3 components must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete

EN12941:1998 +A1: 2003 +A2: 2008 (AS/NZS 1716) as power air purifying respirator.

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AIR SOURCE, FITTINGS, AND PRESSURE

AIR SOURCE

Powered Air

Check that the contaminated area is within the limits of use for a Powered Air Purifying

Respirator and determine the type of contamination. Once the contamination level has

been conﬁrmed you can then determine the ﬁlter cartridge to be used for the application,

to make sure that you are sufﬁciently protected. Make sure that the area is well ventilated

and that regular air samples are taken to conﬁrm the atmosphere stays within the levels

recommended by the governing bodies. Follow the PX5 PAPR Instruction Manual for more

details.

Manufacturer Minimum designed Flow

EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

Your speciﬁc responsibilities may vary by location and industry, but in general RPB expects that

employers will:

 Follow all applicable standards and regulations for your location, industry, and activity.

Depending on your location and industry, a number of standards and regulations may apply

to your selection and use of respirators and other personal protective equipment. These may

include such things as national, local, or military standards and regulations and consensus

standards such as CE and AS/NZS. There are also requirements speciﬁc to particular

contaminants, e.g. silica (see gvs-rpb.com/healthcare/important-safety-information for more

information), asbestos, organic pathogens, etc. Know which requirements apply to your

location and industry.

 Have appropriate safety programs in place.

Have and follow:

 A workplace safety program.

 A written respiratory protection program in accordance with applicable standards and

regulations.

 In accordance with the above,

 Perform a hazard analysis and select appropriate equipment for each activity.

A hazard analysis should be performed by a qualiﬁed person. Controls should be in

place as appropriate and a qualiﬁed person should determine what kind of respiratory,

face, eye, head, and hearing protection are appropriate for the intended environments.

(For example, select a respirator appropriate to the speciﬁc airborne hazards, with

consideration of workplace and user factors and with an Assigned Protection Factor (APF)

that meets or exceeds the required level for employee protection.)

FILTER

180 L/MIN SPEED 1

180 L/MIN SPEED 2

180 L/MIN SPEED 3

03-892-P

>10 hours

>7 hours

>6 hours

03-893-A2

>5 hours

>4 hours

03-894-ABE

>5 hours

>4 hours

03-895-ABEK

>5 hours

>4 hours

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T200™

Check your workplace safety program, respiratory protection program, and standards

and regulations for your industry for related protection requirements. See this manual

(Protection Provided and Limitations, page 4) and the PX5 PAPR Instruction Manual for

product speciﬁcations.

 Be sure employees are medically qualiﬁed to use a respirator.

Have a qualiﬁed physician or other licensed health care professional (PLHCP) perform

medical evaluations using a medical questionnaire or an initial medical examination.

 Train employees in the T200’s use, maintenance, and limitations.

Appoint a qualiﬁed individual who is knowledgable about the RPB T200 to provide

training:

Qualiﬁcations of the Respirator Trainer. Anyone providing respirator training shall:

a) be knowledgable in the application and use of the respirator(s);

b) have practical knowledge in the selection and use of respirator(s) and work practices

at the site;

c) have an understanding of the site’s respirator program; and

d) be knowledgable of applicable regulations.

Train each T200 user in the product’s use, application, inspection, maintenance, storage,

ﬁtting, and limitations in accordance with the content of this Instruction Manual and the

approved air supply device Instruction Manual and standard or regulatory requirements.

Ensure that each intended user reads both these manuals. Contact RPB for training

assistance.

 Ensure that equipment is properly set up, used, and maintained.

Make sure that equipment is properly set up, inspected, ﬁtted, used, and maintained,

including selection of the appropriate air ﬁlter cartridge for the application.

 Measure and monitor airborne contaminants in the work area.

Measure and monitor airborne contaminant levels in the work area in accordance with

applicable requirements. Make sure work area is well ventilated.

 If you have any questions, contact RPB.

 Contact the Customer Service Department at:

Tel: 1-866-494-4599

Email: sales@gvs.com

Web: gvs-rpb.com

EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

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PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE INITIAL USE - BE TRAINED AND MEDICALLY QUALIFIED

Do not use this respirator until you have read this manual and the PX5 PAPR Instruction Manual

(additional copies available at gvs-rpb.com) and been trained in the respirator’s use, maintenance,

and limitations by a knowledgeable individual (appointed by your employer) who is knowledgable

about the RPB T200 Respirator.

Do not wear this respirator until you have passed a medical evaluation using a medical

questionnaire or an initial medical examination by a qualiﬁed physician or other licensed health

care professional (PLHCP).

Allergens: No known common allergens are used in this product.

Some materials could cause an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals. If you have a known

allergy or develop irritation, inform your employer. Follow all cleaning and care instructions

provided in the instruction manuals for this and any other RPB products you are using.

MAKE SURE THE SYSTEM IS READY FOR USE

Make sure you have a complete system. Verify that you have all required components for the

T200 to serve as a complete approved respirator:

 Respirator Hood Assembly (T200 or T-Link)

 Breathing Tube Assembly

 Flow Control Device (PX5 PAPR)

See Respirator Component Diagram (page 6). The RPB T200 is only approved to be used with

the RPB PX5 PAPR. Use only authentic RPB brand parts and components that are part of the

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 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 hood

or helmet that has been subject to impact, from service until repaired or replaced. Scratched or

damaged lenses or other components should be replaced with genuine RPB brand replacement

parts. When the hood is 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.

An incomplete or improperly installed hood could provide inadequate impact and respiratory

protection. See Respirator Setup and Care (page 12) See Donning (page 19) for ﬁt information.

VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR ACTIVITY

Verify that the T200 provides appropriate protection for your activity. As applicable, check your

workplace safety program, respiratory protection program, standards, and regulations for your

activity or industry. (See PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS, page 4.)

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T200™

BEFORE DONNING THE T200®:

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 regulations and

recommendations for powered air purifying respirators or supplied air respirators.

Filtering the breathing air:

 PAPR: Once the contamination level has been conﬁrmed, determine the correct ﬁlter

cartridge to be used for the application, to make sure that you are sufﬁciently protected.

Follow the PX5 PAPR Instruction Manual.

Ventilation and monitoring:

 Make sure that the area is well ventilated and that regular air samples are taken to

conﬁrm the atmosphere stays within the levels recommended by the governing bodies.

If you have any questions, ask your employer.

DO NOT ENTER THE WORK AREA if any of the following conditions exist:

 Atmosphere is immediately dangerous to life or health.

 You cannot escape without the aid of the respirator.

 Atmosphere contains less than 21% ±1% oxygen.

 A ﬂammable or explosive atmosphere is present when used with systems including

electrical parts that are not intrinsically safe, PX5.

 Contaminants are in excess of regulations or recommendations.

 Contaminants or contaminant concentrations are unknown.

 Work area is poorly ventilated.

 The temperature is outside the range of -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F).

LEAVE THE WORK AREA IMMEDIATELY IF:

 Any product component becomes damaged.

 Vision becomes impaired.

 Airﬂow stops or slows down, or alarm sounds. Do not use Powered Air Purifying Respirators if

airﬂow is less than 170 lpm (6 cfm).

 Breathing becomes difﬁcult.

 You become dizzy, nauseous, too hot, too cold, or ill.

 Your eyes, nose, or skin become irritated.

 The work area is a conﬁned space (unless proper measures are taken for conﬁned spaces).

 You taste, smell, or see contaminants inside the helmet.

 You have any other reason to suspect that the respirator is not providing adequate protection .

PRODUCT CARE

Never place the hood on hot surfaces. Do not apply paints, solvents, adhesives or self-adhesive

labels except as instructed by RPB. This product may be adversely affected by certain chemicals.

See the “Respirator Setup and Care” section (page 12) for more speciﬁc cleaning instructions.

PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES OR ENVIRONMENTS

Conﬁned Spaces

If this respirator is used in conﬁned spaces, ensure the area is well ventilated and that all

contaminant concentrations are below those recommended for this respirator. Follow all

procedures for conﬁned space entry, operation, and exit as deﬁned in applicable regulations and

standards.

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T200™

RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE

HEAD HARNESS WITH TOP STRAPS ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

The head harness can be adjusted with

the ratchet adjuster on the back of the

headband. Turn the knob to tighten and

loosen the headband.

FIGURE 2.4

Attach the front band to the head harness

brackets. 1. Slide the ends into the channel

on the brackets. 2. Hook the keyhole over

the peg in the inside of the bracket. Adjust

to ﬁt.

FIGURE 2.1

Attach the top straps to the head harness

brackets with the rounded side towards the

head. Hook the hole in the straps under the

tab on the head harness bracket. Then push

the slot on the straps over the top clip on

the head harness bracket.

FIGURE 2.2

Align the ratchet assembly so that the RPB

logo on the inside pad is up right. Attach the

ratchet assembly to the holes in the head

harness brackets by (1) sliding the tab on

the end of the ratchet band over the hole in

the bracket from the inside. 2. Then snap

the clip of the ratchet into the hole on the

bracket.

FIGURE 2.3

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To make the head harness straps smaller,

push the two straps together to tighten.

To make the top straps bigger, 1. unclip the

end tabs from over the strap. 2. Then pull

the straps apart to the desired notch. Then

clip the tabs back over the strap to hold it

securely.

FIGURE 2.5 FIGURE 2.6

1

2

To remove, pull strap away from the

bracket, unhook from the bottom and lift

upwards.

FIGURE 3.1

Attach the bump cap to same mounting

locations that the straps were removed

from. Hook the hole in the bump cap under

the tab on the head harness bracket. Then

rotate the bump cap mounting hole over the

top clip on the head harness bracket.

FIGURE 3.2

BUMP CAP ASSEMBLY

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Align the head harness bracket with the

lens mount, lift back tab and push towards

the front until at desired position, making

sure the tab is secured in the desired

position slot. Repeat for the other side.

Adjust the lens mounts using the ﬁnger tab

to position them forward or back on the

mounts. This will bring the lens of the hood

closer or farther away from the face.

1

2

FIGURE 4.1 FIGURE 4.2

ATTACHING THE LENS MOUNTS

1. Line up the alignment arrows. 2. Slide

the wings of the duct assembly into the

“W” shaped slot on the side clips until the

middle clip securely snaps over the cross

section of the wing.

1

12

2

FIGURE 5.1

ATTACHING THE AIR DUCT

RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED

Duct assembly attached to lens mount.

FIGURE 5.2

NOTE: BUMP CAP ASSEMBLY SHOWN IN FIGURES 4.1-6.5. ALL HEAD HARNESS AND AIR

DUCT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO BOTH BUMP CAP (15-850) AND TOP STRAPS

(15-841) VERSIONS.

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Insert the head suspension or bump cap

assembly into the hood.

PLACING THE HEAD SUSPENSION/BUMP CAP AIR DUCT INTO THE HOOD

FIGURE 6.1 FIGURE 6.2

Insert the threaded inlet of the air duct into

the black rubber seal on the back of the

hood. Starting from the bottom side, stretch

the rubber seal over the retaining rib behind

the threaded section.

1

22

FIGURE 6.3

Line up the tabs of the lens with the clips on

the sides of the lens mount.

- Hook point 1 under point 1 as pictured.

- Snap point 2 over point 2 as pictured.

Insert the attachment clip through the slot

on the head harness bracket.

FIGURE 6.4

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Adjust the airﬂow director up or down so

that the air ﬂows either towards the lens or

towards the face.

FIGURE 6.5

Make sure the ﬂat seal is on the breathing

tube coupler. Insert the bayonet end of the

breathing tube into the outlet of the PX5®

PAPR and complete a half turn clockwise

until it is secure.

FOR USE WITH RPB® PX5® - SEE THE PAPR

USER MANUAL

When the T200 Respirator is being used

in conjunction with the RPB® PX5® PAPR,

please refer to the RPB® PX5® Instruction

Manual for set up and use of the assembly.

Note: The RPB® PX5® is a Powered Air

Purifying Respirator, therefore care must be

taken when selecting the correct ﬁlter for

the application the respirator will be used

in.

FIGURE 8.1

POWERED AIR

Make sure the o-ring is on the threaded

inlet. Attach the breathing tube to the inlet

by turning clockwise. Do not over tighten.

Hold the hood to prevent it from twisting as

the breathing tube is tightened.

O-RING

FIGURE 7.1

ATTACH THE BREATHING TUBE

RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED

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CLEAR-VISION CASSETTE LENSES

Peel off the backing of the cassette lenses.

Apply the cassette to the outside of the lens

sewn into the hood.

Use the pre-folded tabs to remove each

lens as needed.

FIGURE 10.1 FIGURE 10.2

Put on the 18-524 RPB® Quiet-Slim

earmuffs with the neckband around the

back of the neck, making sure the pads

seal completely around the ears. Secure

the over-head band with the hook and loop

strap. Don the hood after putting on the

earmuffs.

Refer to the Quiet-Slim earmuff Instruction

Manual for more details.

FIGURE 9.2

STETHOSCOPE OR EARMUFF USE

The hood has been designed for the users

ears to be exposed so a stethoscope may

be used without compromising the users

breathing air quality.

FIGURE 9.1

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The bump cap pad is attached to the inside

of the bump cap with hook and loop dots.

Peel the pad out of the helmet. The pad can

be washed with mild detergent or replaced.

Remove the head harness or bump cap duct

assembly from the hood by unclipping the

lens on both sides and pulling the threaded

inlet out of the rubber seal on the back.

CLEANING THE T200® AND THE BUMP CAP PAD

FIGURE 12.1

FIGURE 12.2

Clean the head harness or bump cap and the duct assembly with hot water and mild

detergent. Allow to dry before placing back inside of a hood.

To remove the brow pad, undo the hook

and loop connections. Clean it with mild

detergent or replace it with a new one.

Place the new or cleaned brow pad onto the

inside of the front strap of the head harness.

Fold the top and bottom over and secure the

hook and loop tabs.

BROW PAD REPLACEMENT AND CLEANING

FIGURE 11.1 FIGURE 11.2

RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE CONTINUED

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DONNING YOUR HOOD

Once you have completed the set up, you are ready to ﬁt your RPB T200 Respirator. Firstly

check inside the hood and head harness assembly to ensure that it is free of dust, dirt or

contaminants. Ensure the air source is turned on and is ﬂowing. Then open the bottom of the

hood, put the respirator onto your head, pull the hood down, adjust the head harness ratchet

to ﬁt. Make sure it is sealed with the elastic cord. The seal is designed to sit above the ratchet

to allow easy adjustment, but the remainder of the head harness and duct should be fully

inside of the hood.

If using a neck seal hood, ensure the neck seal is sealing all of the way around the neck with

adjustable elastic cord. Tuck the inner bib in under your coveralls or other outer garment. Pull

the outer bib down over your shoulders and make sure it is laying ﬂat on your chest and back

so that it does not get in the way of your work.

DONNING AND DOFFING

Open the bottom of the hood with the

air ﬂowing from the air source, put the

respirator onto your head. Make sure the

hood is centered on your head.

Pull the hood down and tighten the head

harness ratchet to ﬁt. Make sure that the

adjustable elastic cord is sealing around

under the chin, up the cheeks, over the ears

and around the back of the head.

FIGURE 13.1 FIGURE 13.2

T200 FACE SEAL HOODS

Always check the interior of the respirator for contaminants before

donning. Always don and doff the helmet while outside the work area, keeping the interior

of the hood clean and free of contaminants. Not doing these steps could expose you to

hazardous materials, and contaminants that could impair the function of the respirator.

WARNING

20

T200™

Tuck the inner bib into the collar of your

shirt, coveralls, or protective gear to prevent

contaminants from entering the hood. Pull

the outer bib down.

Fasten the ﬂow control device belt around

your waist and over your hips.

FIGURE 14.3 FIGURE 14.4

With the air source turned on and ﬂowing,

open the bottom of the hood, put the

respirator onto your head. Make sure the

hood is centered on your head.

Pull the hood down, adjust the head

harness ratchet to ﬁt, and make sure the

neck seal is sealing around your neck,

making sure the elastic is cinched securely.

FIGURE 14.1 FIGURE 14.2

T-LINK NECK SEAL HOODS

DONNING AND DOFFING CONTINUED

DOFFING YOUR HOOD

When you have ﬁnished working, keep the respirator on with air ﬂowing into the hood until

you have left the contaminated area. Depending on the contaminants, it may be advisable to

clean the exterior of the hood and your work garments in a decontamination shower before

removing the respirator. A workplace cleaning program may be necessary.

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