ESAB Savage A40 PAPR, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction manual 0 5596 GB 20210720 Savage A40 PAPR Powered Air Purifying Respirator System...

Page 2: ...ritten permission of the publisher is prohibited The publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by any error or omission in this Manual whe...

Page 3: ...w 16 5 2 Used filter replacement 16 5 3 Installing the battery charging 18 5 4 Installing the blower unit on the belt 19 5 5 Connecting the tube 20 6 BEFORE USE FITTING 22 6 1 Air flow test 22 6 2 Air...

Page 4: ...ry or death PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS Some welding cutting and gouging processes are noisy and require ear protection The arc like the sun emits ultraviolet UV and other radiation and can injure ski...

Page 5: ...ave fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use such as a garden hose water pail sand bucket or portable fire extinguisher Be sure you are trained in its use 6 Do not use equipment beyond its r...

Page 6: ...h as galvanized steel stainless steel copper zinc lead beryllium or cadmium unless positive mechanical ventilation is provided Do not breathe fumes from these materials 3 Do not operate near degreasin...

Page 7: ...JURE Only use lifting eye to lift unit Do NOT use running gear gas cylinders or any other accessories Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and support unit If using lift forks to move unit be su...

Page 8: ...Face Protection Devices 1 3 User responsibility Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety p...

Page 9: ...urself and others Take precautions when welding and cutting ELECTRIC SHOCK Can kill Install and ground the unit in accordance with instruction manual Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes w...

Page 10: ...r can cause fire Make sure that there are no inflammable materials nearby Do not use on closed containers HOT SURFACE Parts can burn Do not touch parts bare handed Allow cooling period before working...

Page 11: ...NING This product can expose you to chemicals including lead which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after use For more infor...

Page 12: ...arts Allow water or other liquids to enter the impeller chamber the filter or the battery compartment Make sure blower moving parts are not blocked and are free to move Do not modify or alter the unit...

Page 13: ...min Level 3 230 L min Noise Level Maximum 75 dB Operating temperature 23 to 131 F 5 C 55 C Storage temperature 14 to 131 F 10 C 55 C Transport temperature 4 to 131 F 20 to 55 C Battery Type Rechargea...

Page 14: ...te filter and pre filter can be used together with this system Filters from other manufacturers shouldn t be used under any circumstances 4 1 Warning and limitation of use Before each use inspect the...

Page 15: ...4 APPROVAL 0 5596 15 ESAB AB 2021 4 2 NIOSH approval information...

Page 16: ...2 lens front covers and 1 inner cover 6 Air flow tester 2 PAPR unit Blower Main filter Pre filter spark protector connected to the belt 7 Lithium ion battery charger 3 Lithium ion battery 8 Carrying b...

Page 17: ...by lifting it out from the filter cover 4 Remove the pre filter 5 If the front cover or spark protector is dirty clean them with compressed air The pre filter and main filter expected lifetime is 12 m...

Page 18: ...ger must not be used for anything else than it was designed for Do not charge the battery in a potentially explosive area The charger must only be used indoors The charger regulates the charge automat...

Page 19: ...mes active the red LED switches OFF and a green LED switches ON 5 Remove the battery and disconnect the charger from the mains do not keep the charger plugged to the mains if it is not in use 5 4 Inst...

Page 20: ...the belt 6 Put the fastening belt back through the two belt loops 7 Put the buckle back 8 Attach the harness to the belt s four plastic rings CAUTION Make sure the belt is securely fastened 5 5 Connec...

Page 21: ...NPACKING ASSEMBLY 0 5596 21 ESAB AB 2021 2 Connect the other end of the tube to the headgear in the same way CAUTION Check that the respiratory tube is strongly connected If the tube is broken replace...

Page 22: ...the flow meter at the tip of the tube 3 Press the ON button and maintain the tube in a vertical position at eye s height 4 The air flow is sufficient if the marble reaches the minimum flow level O NOT...

Page 23: ...conds NOTE If the alarm does not work please repair or replace the blower unit 6 3 Fitting 1 Adjust the tightness of the face seal and put on the head top 2 Adjust the headgear to suitable tightness p...

Page 24: ...tions 7 2 Operation Switch the device on by pressing the ON button once Press the ON button once again the air flow is at level 1 170L min Press the ON button once again the air flow is at level 2 200...

Page 25: ...y alarm rings and replaced when no longer can hold a charge Use a soft cloth to wipe the external surfaces Do not use water The filter should be replaced together with the pre filter 8 2 Storage The b...

Page 26: ...est No air flow no alarm 1 No power 2 Battery contact is damaged Charge the battery Check the battery contact Battery run time is too short 1 The battery is not fully charged 2 The filter is blocked 3...

Page 27: ...aist belt and Shoulder harness 0700 003 103 8 1 0700 002 414 0700 002 414 Battery charger 9 1 0700 002 415 0700 002 415 Carrying bag 10 1 0700 002 407 0700 002 407 Battery case 11 1 0700 002 409 0700...

Page 28: ...Low battery Filter jam Warranty The A40 PAPR blower unit is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase against mechanical or electrical defects The A40 PAPR battery is guaranteed f...

Page 29: ...WARNING SOUND INDICATIONS 0 5596 29 ESAB AB 2021...

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