corpro R1400, Training And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...ydock St Helens WA11 9TW United Kingdom 44 0 1942 597 267 sales corpro systems www corpro systems Registered in England Wales Company No 10002483 VAT No GB270 0319 41 Copyright 2021 Version 1 1 May 2021 Training and Maintenance A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...nce 11 3 1 2 1 Shelf Life 11 3 1 2 2 General Maintenance 12 3 1 3 Cleaning and Disinfection 12 3 1 4 Storage 13 3 1 5 Maintenance Intervals 13 3 1 6 Disposal 14 3 2 FFM1600 Full Face Mask 15 3 2 1 General Training 15 3 2 1 1 Choosing your Mask size 15 3 2 1 2 Donning and Doffing your Full Face Mask 15 3 2 1 3 Fit Checking your Full Face Mask 16 3 2 1 4 During Use 17 3 2 2 Maintenance 17 3 2 2 1 Sh...

Page 3: ...6 3 4 1 2 Shelf Life Cleaning and Storage 28 3 4 1 3 Disposal 28 3 4 2 Portacount Adapter 29 3 4 2 1 HM1400 Assembly Attachment and Removal 29 3 4 2 2 FFM1600 Assembly Attachment and Removal 30 3 4 2 3 Shelf life Cleaning and Storage 31 3 4 2 4 Disposal 32 3 4 3 Spray Barrier 32 3 4 3 1 Donning and Doffing 33 3 4 3 2 Shelf Life 33 3 4 3 3 Cleaning Procedures and Storage 34 3 4 3 4 Disposal 34 3 4 ...

Page 4: ...5 2 Changing Components 41 3 5 2 1 HM1400 Changing the Endoskeleton and or Bayonets 41 3 5 2 2 HM1400 Changing the Elastic Strap Harness and or Buckles 42 3 5 2 3 HM1400 Changing the Valves 43 3 5 2 4 FFM1600 Changing the Endoskeleton and or Bayonets 44 3 5 2 5 FFM1600 Changing the Valves 45 3 5 2 6 FFM1600 Changing the Bezel 46 4 Further Advice 49 References 50 Appendix 1 50 ...

Page 5: ...raining may or may not be necessary for all products within the Corpro range The general structure of the document will be as follows 1 HM1400 Half Mask a How to use wear shelf life how to maintain clean and store disposal 2 FFM1600 Full Face Mask a How to use wear shelf life how to maintain clean and store disposal 3 F1100 Filter Range a How to select and use wear shelf life how to maintain clean...

Page 6: ...ly the responsibility of Health and Safety personnel using or distributing the products due to their specific knowledge of their area working environment If considering usage of Corpro products it would be best to read the entirety of this document as well as speak to a Corpro Representative to allow fully informed respiratory safety equipment choices to be made Corpro reserves the right to update...

Page 7: ...arer This should be performed at least once a year or after a long period of storage and should be undertaken by an accredited fit tester A fit check is a procedure that should be performed by the wearer every time they don their RPE and this confirms whether a seal has been achieved Leak test Another name for a fit test see above Other phrases which can be used are leak tightness test and functio...

Page 8: ...ecting Wear PPE before and during cleaning processes to reduce risk and dispose of clean such PPE appropriately and safely after use All cleaning should be undertaken in a sterile or uncontaminated environment Keep all Corpro products out of reach of children small parts may be a choking hazard 3 1 HM1400 Half Mask The Corpro HM1400 Half Mask is a reusable elastomeric respirator which requires an ...

Page 9: ...uctions Option 1 Self measurement and sizing chart 1 Measure the distance from the bridge of your nose to the tip of your chin using any convenient measuring tool Do not follow the contour of your nose 2 You can either download and print your mask sizing chart from www corpro systems resources email sales corpro systems and ask for a downloadable version or request the chart directly from any Corp...

Page 10: ...instructions Donning Written instructions Step 1 Donning 1 For first time use ensure both your straps are released from the locked position The strap is unlocked when the strap is positioned over the locking tabs inside of the front cover 2 Also loosen all straps prior to donning when using for the first time 3 Fasten buckles around your neck and slightly tighten straps if necessary 4 Securely loc...

Page 11: ...ps above and below the oronasal in balanced and tug the straps both above and below the front cover to make sure the locking was successful 4 Repeat the process for both sides of the mask 3 1 1 3 Fit Checking your Half Mask The fit checking process for your half mask A fit check should be performed each time you don your mask Instructional video https vimeo com corpro fit checking your half mask P...

Page 12: ...aged 3 1 2 Maintenance This section applies only to the mask itself and does not include the filters unless stated otherwise 3 1 2 1 Shelf Life It is recommended that the HM1400 product is fully serviceable for five years after the date of manufacture Manufactured date is on both the outer box and internal to the front cover on the mask itself below the exhale valve After this time it would be adv...

Page 13: ...with high concentrations of particulates and or vapours maintenance may be required on a more frequent basis This should be discussed with your organisational Respiratory Health and Safety personnel As part of your maintenance it is advisable to fill in a Maintenance Log This helps to keep track of maintenance checks which have been performed and helps to identify when it would be beneficial to ac...

Page 14: ...ile uncontaminated place out of direct sunlight Corpro can offer rigid reusable storage containers if this is preferable but if not somewhere safe and clean such as a disinfected personal locker will be sufficient The respirator should always be cleaned before storage regardless of how long the respirator may remain unused SPECIFICALLY FOR COVID 19 NB Make sure the mask and filters are dry in adva...

Page 15: ...rking environment Organisational risk assessment required to establish 3 1 6 Disposal To establish the safest disposal method for the HM1400 this will require a risk assessment by your organisation However Corpro can provide the following information and recommendations All parts of the mask other than the elastic strap are recyclable as the mask s materials include thermoplastic elastomers TPE ac...

Page 16: ...n section 3 4 3 2 1 General Training This section will cover the processes on how to appropriately select wear adjust and check the fit of your FFM1600 3 2 1 1 Choosing your Mask size The process of choosing a FFM1600 mask size is the same as the process for choosing the HM1400 half mask size Please see section 3 1 1 1 for the full procedure 3 2 1 2 Donning and Doffing your Full Face Mask How to p...

Page 17: ...in unison then the middle two straps in unison and then the top strap 6 Ensure the head harness is placed centrally at the back of the head and make sure your straps are not twisted Adjust your mask as appropriate 7 Perform a fit check For the full fit checking procedure please see section 3 2 1 3 Step 2 Doffing 1 Undo the bottom two straps 2 Pull the mask over your head 3 2 1 3 Fit Checking your ...

Page 18: ...ainst your face and this should remain for the duration of the inhale hold Also move your head to test if the seal holds 4 If leakage occurs adjust your mask and perform the fit check again 3 2 1 4 During Use WARNING If you experience any of the following whilst wearing the product leave the hazardous area immediately and seek assistance Breathing difficulty Dizziness or nausea You can smell or ta...

Page 19: ...amaged or showing visible signs of wear 3 2 2 2 General Maintenance It s important to maintain RPE to ensure that it remains in good working order for wearer safety The same maintenance procedures apply for both the FFM1600 full face and the HM1400 half mask although as they are different types of masks component and seal checks should be appropriate for the mask type For more detail on the recomm...

Page 20: ...rval Task Before Use After Use 3 months 6 months 12 months 60 months Cleaning Disinfecting X X Fit Test Leak Tightness Test X First Use X Valve Replacement XA XA XA Face Seal Replacement X Inlet Gasket Change X Inner Mask Replacement X General User Checks X X Fit Check X X As previously mentioned depending on your environment risks and wear frequency certain maintenance tasks may be required more ...

Page 21: ...PC ABS plastic and silicone valves only Depending on your working environment you made not be able to recycle the materials as the mask may be classed as hazardous waste This would need to be checked and if classed as hazardous waste the appropriate disposal method should be outlined and followed If the mask is not classed as hazardous waste the product should be disposed of or recycled as applica...

Page 22: ...half mask or full face mask Instructional video Half mask https vimeo com corpro fit your filters half mask Instructional video Full face mask https vimeo com corpro fit your filters full face mask Pictorial instructions NB Images show the HM1400 but the same steps apply for the FFM1600 However ensure filters are attached to the FFM bayonets when mounting to the FFM1600 as opposed to the endoskele...

Page 23: ... any initial orientation 4 Repeat process for both filters 5 Ensure filters are mounted parallel to the sealing surface and make sure the front facing filter and mask arrows align Step 2 Removal 1 Remove filters by rotating anti clockwise 3 3 2 Maintenance This section applies only to the filters and does not include the mask unless stated otherwise 3 3 2 1 Shelf Life All filters have an expiratio...

Page 24: ...r the filter becomes clogged or there are perceptible olfactory changes when wearing your mask whichever point is reached sooner This is assuming the user is breathing through the filters for an average of 40 hours per week 8 hours per day and that the filters are handled maintained and stored adequately Longevity of filters is also subject to an individual s breathing rate and level of contaminan...

Page 25: ...nside of the filter then we would advise filter change regardless NB Pre filters may help to reduce the frequency of F1100 range filter changes in such instances See section 3 4 5 for more information about pre filters and contact your Corpro Representative if these are of interest 3 3 4 Storage There may be particular required storage procedures depending on your working environment This should b...

Page 26: ...ile butadiene styrene ABS plastic and so can be easily recycled The cartridge should be thoroughly disinfected decontaminated before recycling o For the internal elements of the filters the materials may have been exposed to a range of potentially harmful dusts dirt and chemicals so it is unlikely that these elements can be readily recycled However it may be possible to engage third parties who sp...

Page 27: ... Corpro Representative and they will be able to assist 3 4 1 Spectacle Kit For use with the FFM1600 full face mask Allows individuals who wear glasses to lodge their spectacles into place 3 4 1 1 Assembly Attachment and Removal How to attach and remove the spectacle kit to from the FFM1600 full face mask Pictorial instructions ...

Page 28: ...s and arrange to receive lenses which fit your prescription 2 Once your lenses are fitted into your spectacle kit attach part 2 into part 1 by lodging part 2 upwards into the bridge of the frame 3 Where the long edge protrudes on part two lodge part 3 onto this and press towards the frame The longer edges on part 3 should be facing upwards and downwards not to the sides 4 To place part 4 onto part...

Page 29: ...tacle kit from the housing unit in the FFM1600 2 If you would like to disassemble your spectacle kit perform the reverse of the assembly 3 4 1 2 Shelf Life Cleaning and Storage Shelf life is two years from the date of manufacture Date of manufacture is on the outer box label it is advisable to make a note of this date once purchased After this time it is advisable to purchase a new kit Clean lense...

Page 30: ...ut the options for recycling o For the spectacle kit itself the material is nylon and therefore can be recycled Methods for recycling nylon may be provided by local authorities or specialist third parties 3 4 2 Portacount Adapter For use with both the FFM1600 full face mask and HM1400 half mask 3 4 2 1 HM1400 Assembly Attachment and Removal Attaching and removing the Portacount adapter to from the...

Page 31: ...ter perform the reverse of the above 3 4 2 2 FFM1600 Assembly Attachment and Removal Attaching and removing the Portacount adapter to from the FFM1600 full face mask Only pictorial instructions are provided due to the number of elements and steps required in the assembly ...

Page 32: ...pter perform the reverse of the above 3 4 2 3 Shelf life Cleaning and Storage Shelf life is two years from the date of manufacture Date of manufacture is on the outer box label it is advisable to make a note of this date once purchased After this time it is advisable to purchase a new adapter ...

Page 33: ...he adaptor and additional clip on component Recyclable o Polyvinyl chloride PVC The tube attached to the adaptor itself and the two extra tubes Not currently recyclable o Silicone The gasket Recyclable The adapter may be classified as hazardous waste depending on your working environment This will need to be established If this is the case an appropriate disposal method should be outlined by your ...

Page 34: ...ld be attached to the half mask through the openings in the Barrier Rotate the Barrier upwards so that it lodges into place 3 Ensure Barrier is lodged into place correctly The Barrier edge should be parallel against the black lid of the filter The openings of the Barrier should NOT be diagonal on or protruding away from the filter Step 2 Doffing 1 Doff the Barrier by pinching the centre of the Bar...

Page 35: ...h plenty of water and let the Barrier dry before use Store in a cool dry and sterile uncontaminated place when not in use 3 4 3 4 Disposal To establish the safest disposal method this will require a risk assessment by your organisation However Corpro can advise the following As the product is made from polyethylene terephthalate glycol PETG and polyethylene foam it may be recyclable Check with you...

Page 36: ...t how to don and doff the HM1400 half mask see section 3 1 1 2 Instructional video https vimeo com corpro donning and doffing your exhale barrier Pictorial instructions Written instructions Step 1 Donning 1 Thread your HM1400 half mask buckles and elastic through the lower two openings of the Barrier 2 Push the Barrier towards the front cover of your mask 3 Thread the top two prongs of the Barrier...

Page 37: ...ould be thrown away It is the responsibility of Health and S afety personnel within your organisation to assess the risk and provide disposal guidance However recommendations as follows The product is made from a mixture of polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE polyethylene terephthalate PET and polyethylene PE which may be able to be recycled at a specialist recycling company site Check with your local au...

Page 38: ...holder tabs are above the pre filter material to secure in place 2 Take your pre filter holder and one of your F1100 range filters Connect the two by clipping the protruding circle area on the pre filter holder onto the outside of the F1100 range filter circular opening and turn clockwise a Start the pre filter at a 12 35 angle see pictorial instructions b If the pre filter begins the mount at an ...

Page 39: ...oduct be removed from its original packaging and or be exposed to moisture heat or dirt this may affect the quality of the product and the feasible shelf life would therefore reduce Assess the apparent quality of the material on a regular basis and respond appropriately Holder The holder has a shelf life of five years from purchase provided it is maintained and stored appropriately i e according t...

Page 40: ... able to recycle the holder as the it may be classed as hazardous waste This would need to be checked and if classed as hazardous waste the appropriate disposal method should be outlined and followed If not classed as hazardous waste and recycling protocols have been evaluated the product should be disposed of or recycled as applicable in a controlled waste area at the occupational site an agreed ...

Page 41: ... Copyright Core Protection Systems Ltd 2021 Page 40 3 5 1 Component Identification For clarity the complete range of mask components are as follows ...

Page 42: ...s How to change the HM1400 half mask endoskeleton and or bayonets NB The video instructions show how to change the endoskeleton only and do not depict how to change the bayonets The pictorial instructions explain how to change both the endoskeleton and the bayonets Parts required Existing HM1400 half mask New endoskeleton and or bayonets as required Instructional video https vimeo com corpro maint...

Page 43: ...M1400 half mask Strap and harness size does not vary between the HM1400 half mask sizes NB The instructional video details how to change the elastic strap only However should you wish to change the harness and or buckles the video effectively shows how to remove and reattach these parts also Parts required Existing HM1400 half mask New harness strap and or buckles as required Instructional video h...

Page 44: ...w strap harness and or buckles perform the reverse of the appropriate process depicted above 3 5 2 3 HM1400 Changing the Valves How to change the valves on the HM1400 half mask Parts required Existing HM1400 half mask New inhale valves and or exhale valve as required ...

Page 45: ...ng the Endoskeleton and or Bayonets How to change the FFM1600 full face mask endoskeleton and or bayonets NB In this subsection when referring to the bayonets we are discussing the endoskeleton bayonets as opposed to the FFM bayonets See section 3 5 1 to view images of the spares Parts required Existing FFM1600 full face mask New endoskeleton and or bayonets as required ...

Page 46: ...0 Changing the Valves How to remove and reattach the valves on the FFM1600 full face mask This covers the inhale valves exhale valve inlet valves and endoskeleton valve See section 3 5 1 to view images of the spares Parts required Existing FFM1600 full face mask Inhale valves exhale valves inlet valves and or endoskeleton valve as required Pictorial instructions See next page ...

Page 47: ... the appropriate process depicted above 3 5 2 6 FFM1600 Changing the Bezel CORPRO SERVICE CENTRE ONLY How to change the FFM1600 full face mask bezel Parts equipment required Existing FFM1600 full face mask A new bezel A new M4 cap screw and nut if required A pair of pliers A 3mm hex key manual or electric ...

Page 48: ... To insert a new bezel perform the reverse of the above Written instructions Step 1 Removing your bezel 1 Take your hex key and insert it into the head of the screw at the bottom of your full face mask which is lodged inside the bezel 2 Turn your hex key anti clockwise to unscrew Turn until you feel the screw release 3 Release the bezel from the screw by pulling away ...

Page 49: ...wedged securely into the rubber seal area 5 Place your screw into and between the two lower tabs on the bezel 6 Wedge the two bezel tabs together with pliers Do this until you feel slight resistance a FYI The purpose of the plyers is to squeeze the tabs together before the screw is tightened as this will reduce the compressive loads on the plastic This is an important step b If you feel more comfo...

Page 50: ...cle which covers the top questions and answers here https corpro systems news corpro and covid 19 top questions from medical professionals Should you require any additional training and maintenance guidance please contact a Corpro Representative Contact details as follows Address 1A Millfield Lane Haydock St Helens WA11 9TW UK Head office telephone number 44 0 1942 597 267 Email sales corpro syste...

Page 51: ...ective equipment at work Available at https www hse gov uk pubns books hsg53 htm Accessed 3rd March 2021 2 HSE n d R3 COSHH essentials Respiratory protective equipment RPE Available at https www hse gov uk pubns guidance rpe3 pdf Accessed 3rd March 2021 Appendix 1 No changes have been made ...