cleanAIR CHEMICAL 3F Plus, User Manual

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The complete system including accessories contains 

the following components:
•  Powered respiratory unit -1 pc

•  Battery

•  Belt

•  Air supply hose

•  Flow indicator

•  Battery charger

•  Manual for use

3.2. Assemblage

1. Connect the air supply hose to the powered respi-

ratory unit making sure the screw is tight enough so 

the joint is leakproof.

2. 

Attach the filters to the unit - always all of the same 

type!

3. Connect the hose to the headtop.

Basic description of usage and functions
CA Chemical 3F Plus

The unit can be switched on by pressing  any of the 

two  controlling  push-buttons  shortly.  Individual  flow 

levels can be changed by shortly pressing buttons   

and  . Instantly after switching the unit on you can 

see information about the supplier of your powered 

respiratory unit on the display; during the second vi-

sual display, you can go over to the MENU by pressing 

both buttons at the sane time for 2 seconds; last the 

information display will visualize giving you the fo-

llowing  information:  the  actual  flow  level,  the  present 

state  of  filter  clogging  and  of  baterry  charging.  For 

better  orientation,  these  specifications  are  distingui

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shed by correspondent pictograms. The Flow Cont-

rol  System  keeps  the  air-flow  steady  irrespective  of 

the filter clogging or  the degree of battery charging. 

If it is impossible to keep the chosen air-flow, you will 

hear  an  acoustic  signal.  If  it  is  possible,  the  electro

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nics will   automatically decrease the air-flow by one 

level. If the unit is unable to keep the lowest practicable 

air-flow, you will be warned by alarm and the reason for 

this alarm as well  as the instructons for needful inter-

vention into the unit  will appear on the display. Next it 

is urgent to stop work immediatelly and to replace the 

filter or battery, eventually to charge the battery.

Detailed description of functions for unit 3F Plus

Monitoring panel

 – displays 

selected    standard,  type  of  filter 

in  use,  remaining  and  set  alarm 

time,  present  flow  volume,  the 

present state of filter clogging and  

battery charging.

Alarm

 – alarm informing the 

user about unsatisfactory air-flow 

through the unit due to filter clo

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gging. It is vital to leave the conta-

minated area and replace filters.

Alarm

 – alarm  notifying the user 

of  the  filter  expiry  which  can  be 

pre-set. The alarm is also repre-

-sented by a red LED located 

next to the display.

Alarm

 – alarm notifying the user 

of battery discharge. It is vital to 

leave the contaminated area and 

replace or recharge the battery.

Alarm

 – alarm notifying the user 

of time for service. It is necessary 

to contact your supplier for regu-

lar service.

Standard selection for the unit. 

EN 12 941 – is for hoods,shields 

and  helmets.

EN 12 942 – is for masks and 

half-masks.

Filter type being used at present. 

If the incorrect type of filter is set,  

the filter clogging control does not 

work correctly.

Setting  the  useful  life  of  filters. 

This function enables to watch 

the life of the filters beginning  at 

the moment of setting the value.  

This alarm is useful, for example,  

if there is a time limit for using a 

filter;  e.g  for  mercury  filters  it  is 

only 50 hours.
Language setting- enables to set 

the language of the MENU.

This function resets all specifi

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cations of the unit to the initial 

factory configuration.

Displays functional specifications 

of the unit, mainly for diagnos

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tics purposes of possible faults 

during service.

Using the MENU for unit 3F Plus

MENU access– press both buttons at the same time for 

2 seconds after switching the unit on. 

•  Movement to particular items of the MENU - button   .

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Item selection from particular  MENU offers - button 

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Confirmation of your selection from particular Menu 

offers – long press on button  

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•  Leaving the MENU – long press of both buttons   and  .

•  Turning the display orientation by 90° – short press 

of buttons   and  .

4.  Before usage

4.1.  Control procedure before each usage
Make sure that:

•  All components are all right without any visible vio-

lence  or damage (above all there must not be any 

cracks, holes, leakage).

•  Replace any damaged and worn-down parts. Be 

particular about the good state of the air supply hose 

and of the sealing components

•  The hose is connected correctly to the powered re-

spiratory unit as well as to the headtop; after swit-

ching the powered respiratory unit on, air is brought 

into the headtop; the air-flow in the hose is sufficient 

(Point 4.2.)

• 

Charge the battery before using it for the first time, 

see Point 6.2.

4.2.  Air-flow test 

Disconnect the air hose.

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Screw  the  air  flow  meter  into  the  output  thread  of 

the unit; then hold the unit in upright position at eye-

-level.

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Switch the filter unit on. The flow amount is satis

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factory if the flow meter float is in the green field. If 

it is in the red field (see picture attachment), the unit 

must be inspected (see Chapter 7).

5.  Maintainance and cleaning

•  Always clean your CleanAIR

®

  unit  after  finnishing 

work. Check all parts by detail and replace damaged 

parts.

•  Cleaning must be done in a well ventilated room.   

Beware of breathing in harmful dust settled on indi-

vidual parts of the filter unit and accessories!

•  Do not use cleaning agents with solvents or abra-

sive cleaners in any case.

• 

The outer surface of the filter unit can be cleaned 

with soft fabric moistened in solution of water and 

usual washing-up liquid. After cleaning dry individual 

parts properly.

• 

Do not allow water or other liquid to get into the filter 

unit!

•  The air hose can be washed out with clean water 

after disconnection  from the unit.

6.  Spare parts replacement

CA Chemical 3F

There are three filters attached to the unit with thread 

RD40x1/7“. The vital rule is to use a set of three filters 

of the same type at a time!

Install only new filters without any damage.

It is forbidden to clean a filter or blow through it in 

any way!

From the hygiene point of view it is recommended not 

to leave a filter in the unit for more than 180 working 

hours! It is also possible to use a pre-filter which holds 

larger particles and especially aerosols which can stick 

up the filter during paint-spraying and thus it prolongs 

the life time of the filter.
Replacement of filters CA Chemical 3F

see Picture appendix no.2

Picture 2A :

Demounting  is  done  by  unscrewing  each  filter  sepa

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-rately anticlockwise.

Caution!

 Before mounting new filters, make sure the 

new filters are undamaged, in the original pac-king and 

their service life is not expired (expiry is marked directly 

on the body of the filter). Check also whether the seals 

at the connecting points of the filters and the filter unit 

are unfaulted and safe.
Picture 2B :

New filters are mounted one by one clockwise. It is ne

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cessary to be particular about  screwing them tight to 

ensure tightness of the joints.

6.2. Batteries

Important! Batteries are delivered uncharged. Each 

time before using a battery for the first time charge it. 

The battery charger is not made for outdoor service. It 

can be used only in premises  protected against rain 

and moisture. Never charge the battery in potentcially 

explosive atmosphere. It is forbidden to use the batte-

ry charger for other purposes than those determined 

by the producer.  Charging starts after connecting the 

charger to the power supply and the battery. As soon 

as the battery is fully charged, the charger will switch 

over to maintainance cycle and the battery stays fully 

charged all the time. The charging time is  3-4 hours.

6.2.1.  Battery charging

1.  Check that the mains  voltage  is right for the 

  battery charger.

2.  Connect the charger to the mains.

3.  Connect the charger to the charging connector 

  located at the back of the battery. The charging