MSA OptimAir MM PAPR, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Manual OptimAir MM PAPR Mask Mounted Powered Air Purifying Respirator Order No 10090982 6 Print Spec 10000005389 F CR 800000052214 MSAsafety com ...

Page 2: ...product is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual Please protect yourself and your employees by following the instructions Please read and observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside For additional information relative to use or repair call 1 800 MSA 2222 during regular working hours MSA is a registered trademark of MSA Technology LLC in the US Europe and other Coun...

Page 3: ...g the Negative Pressure Seal Face to Facepiece Seal 17 5 5 Decontamination 18 5 6 Removing the Respirator 18 6 Maintaining the Respirator 19 6 1 Filter and Battery Pack 19 6 2 Cleaning and Disinfecting 21 6 3 Respirator Storage 22 7 Test Method for the OptimAir MM PAPR 22 7 1 Testing the Battery Pack 23 7 2 Testing the Motor Blower 24 8 Accessories 27 8 1 Installing the Nosecup for Ultravue Ultra ...

Page 4: ... should also be conducted while wearing all personal protective equipment intended to be used See User s Instructions for fit test requirements 1 2 Important Notice for Respiratory Protection Program Administrators 1 Before occupational use of this respirator a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the local government requirements In the United States employees mu...

Page 5: ...applicable NIOSH approval 3 Any applicable limitation contained in a standard established by a regulatory agency such as OSHA with jurisdiction over the wearer 4 NIOSH allows this respirator to be used for protection against a mixture of particulates that are present simultaneously or alternately against one particulate then another using the same filter if the mixture meets the following conditio...

Page 6: ...ions and training for optimal effectiveness when a respirator is used in a non occupational setting Neglecting these preparatory measures may cause an unsafe condition Respirators used in an occupational setting MUST be used in accordance with a complete respiratory protection program as required by OSHA which includes proper selection training fit testing and fit checking Detailed information on ...

Page 7: ...h NIOSH as an air purifying device designed only for use in atmospheres NOT immediately dangerous to life or health IDLH The OptimAir MM PAPR is used with the facepiece which is available in small medium or large sizes If needed Advantage 4100 Ultravue and Ultra Elite Facepieces may be equipped with an integral welder s lens or clip on welder s adapter only used with Ultravue Facepieces See Access...

Page 8: ...ts from the following sources American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH American Industrial Hygiene Association AIHA Contact MSA at 1 800 MSA 2222 for information 2 3 1 Exposure Limits for Mixtures The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH p...

Page 9: ... bent If the unit is dropped check the case for cracks Listen closely to the sound of the motor If the impeller binds or rattles or if air output is reduced the entire motor blower must be replaced Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death 3 2 Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack must be fully charged before the respirator is first used Use only the P N ...

Page 10: ...ge Initialization Yellow Rapid Charge Orange Charge Top Off Green Yellow Trickle Charge Green Charge Error Orange Green The charger uses one LED When the battery is charging the LED will be orange When the LED is green the battery is fully charged The battery can stay connected to the charger until it is needed If the LED is yellow the battery is either not connected or not at the proper temperatu...

Page 11: ... facepiece and motor blower will seal NOTE The Ultavue Facepiece is shown a If using the Ultravue Facepiece see step 4 b If using the G1 Facepiece attach the APR adapter by following these steps 2 Push the APR adapter inward until you hear a click when it engages correctly in the facepiece When the APR adapter is installed correctly and the facepiece is held in the as worn position the MSA logo is...

Page 12: ... in the motor blower housing NOTE The gasket is necessary so that the filter and motor blower will seal WARNING Do not use the respirator if the spider gasket in the facepiece inhalation housing or the gasket in the motor blower housing is missing or appears damaged Failure to follow this warning will permit the contaminant to be drawn into the respirator and inhaled resulting in serious respirato...

Page 13: ...rtridges do not need to be replaced Discard exhausted cartridges Do not use the respirator in an atmosphere containing gas or vapor contaminants Do not use the respirator if the air contaminant is unknown or immediately dangerous to life or health IDLH The respirator filter is designed to provide limited protection from specific contaminants See the filter label for specific information If you are...

Page 14: ...ssure respirator 5 2 Donning the Facepiece WARNING Make sure the top of the facepiece seal contacts the forehead directly Make sure there is no hair between the facepiece seal and your skin Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death CAUTION Cover lenses are installed on the outside of the facepiece lens to protect the plastic surface Do not use a cover lens in a ...

Page 15: ...mask component housing with one hand and position the harness with the other hand until obtaining a firm and comfortable fit against the face at all points 4 Tighten the two bottom straps so that the mask is snug against face The top two harness straps should be flat against the top of the head 5 If the mask does not feel snug against the face remove the mask and adjust the length of the two top s...

Page 16: ... the loop on the back of the harness 2 Place chin into the mask 3 Pull the harness over head with loop pull harness down to the back of the head until plastic cradle lies flat on back of head 4 Tighten neck straps evenly so that the mask is snug against your face 5 3 Donning the Respirator with G1 Facepiece WARNING Make sure the top of the facepiece seal contacts the forehead directly Make sure th...

Page 17: ...n the correct position and is not twisted 5 Adjust the facepiece 6 Tighten the straps firmly and evenly 5 4 Testing the Negative Pressure Seal Face to Facepiece Seal To test facepieces for leakage using a negative pressure method 1 Block the filter opening OptimAir MM PAPR 17 US 5 Using the Respirator ...

Page 18: ...against your face non respirable air can leak into the facepiece reducing or eliminating the protection The face to facepiece seal must be tested before each use DO NOT USE A FACEPIECE THAT DOES NOT SEAL Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death CAUTION Return to a safe atmosphere and discard the respirator immediately if the facepiece becomes discolored crazed ...

Page 19: ...e Respirator A maintenance program must be established This program must include cleaning and sanitizing component inspection and replacement of worn or damaged parts See the appropriate parts lists for correct replacement part numbers WARNING Only MSA repair technicians are to maintain the respirator Use only genuine MSA parts Do not make repairs or design modifications other than as recommended ...

Page 20: ...cated in the air intake hole on the side of the motor blower is in place WARNING Do not install the filter or use the respirator if the gasket is missing or appears damaged Failure to follow this warning can cause the contaminant to be drawn into the respirator and can result in serious respiratory injury or death e Thread the new filter into the motor blower air intake and hand tighten against th...

Page 21: ...ay damage the internal filter element Damage to the internal filter element will eliminate respiratory protection resulting in serious respiratory injury or death 1 Preparing the cleaner a Follow the instructions with the Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution b If the Confidence Plus Cleaning Solution is not used prepare in accordance with the instructions provided with cleaning products 2 Remove exce...

Page 22: ...otor blower and battery pack housing and battery cable clean WARNING Do not place the motor blower or battery pack in any liquid The blower impeller can be loosened or the motor shaft can be bent If the motor blower is dropped check the housing for cracks Listen closely to the motor If the impeller binds or rattles or if air output is reduced the entire motor blower must be returned to MSA for rep...

Page 23: ...attery to the charger c If the charger fails again during charging the charger is defective and should be replaced If the charger completes a successful charge the original battery is defective and should be replaced 3 Align connector battery pack like the diagram below Figure 1 Diagram 1 Testing the Open Circuit Voltage across the Switch 1 Set the multimeter to measure voltage 2 Turn the switch o...

Page 24: ...ger In this case the battery pack is defective and should be replaced Indication of charge failure status when attempting to charge a battery which passes these tests is an indication of charger failure and the charger must be replaced 7 2 Testing the Motor Blower The function of the motor blower can be tested by using an MSA flowmeter and a multimeter MSA adapter P N 491046 and flow check meter P...

Page 25: ...Tests Test Multimeter Setting Positive Probe Negative Probe Switch Setting Value Open Circuit Voltage Switch Circuit Voltage Pin 1 Pin 2 Off On 0 4 8 Volts Open Circuit Voltage Recharge Circuit Voltage Pin 4 Pin 2 On or Off 4 8 Volts Thermistory Resistance Charger Control Circuit Resistance Pin 3 Pin 2 On or off 7KΩ 18KΩ OptimAir MM PAPR 25 US 7 Test Method for the OptimAir MM PAPR ...

Page 26: ...26 OptimAir MM PAPR 7 Test Method for the OptimAir MM PAPR US ...

Page 27: ...p is over tab of inhalation valve housing 4 Stretch nosecup around lip on inhalation valve housing ensuring nosecup is in place 8 3 Spectacle Kit Spectacle kits are available for the Ultravue P N 454819 Ultra Elite P N 804638 Advantage 3000 4000 P N 10029298 and G1 P N 10144230 Facepieces The kit includes the support assembly a rubber block and the spectacle frame Prescription lenses can be obtain...

Page 28: ... to install the spectacle kit 2 Squeeze in on the wire frame of the spectacle kit at the large bends about 2 in 5 cm from the ends 3 Push the top part of the wire frame into the lens of the facepiece The faceblank has three rubber tabs made to grab the wire frame 4 Push one end of the wire frame up into the facepiece so the frame is in position along the edge where the lens and faceblank meet 28 O...

Page 29: ...on the edge of the lens 6 Do Steps 4 and 5 on the opposite side 7 Don the facepiece 8 Adjust the lens frame up down and in out to optimize fit and visibility 8 6 Parts Confidence Plus Cleaner P N 100009971 Flow Check Meter P N 487995 and Adapter P N 491046 OptimAir MM PAPR 29 US 8 Accessories ...

Page 30: ...Medium 10149578 SP 1C 1 Faceblank Large 10149579 SP 2A 1 G1 Nose Cup Small 10149572 SP 2B 1 G1 Nose Cup Medium 10149573 SP 2C 1 G1 Nose Cup Large 10149574 SP 3 1 Harness 5 Pt Adjustable 10144216 SP 4 1 Harness Rubber 10144214 SP 5 4 Buckle D Ring 10149551 SP 6 1 Buckle 10144217 SP 30 OptimAir MM PAPR 9 Exploded Views and Parts Lists US ...

Page 31: ...SP 22 2 Inlet Valve 10144193 SP 23 5 Button Headharness Black 10144219 SP 24 5 Button Headharness Gray 10144235 SP 25 5 Button Headharness Green 10144234 SP 26 1 Component Housing 10144197 SP 27 1 Filter Adapter Assembly 10144231 SP 28 1 Gasket Seal Ring 10146238 SP 29 1 O Ring Silicone 70d Size 024 Orange 10153639 SP 30 1 Valve Exhalation 10025295 39 1 Cover Filter Adapter 10194547 40 1 Washer RD...

Page 32: ...Hycar 480251 Small Silicone 457126 Medium Hycar 480247 Medium Silicone 471230 Large Hycar 480255 Large Silicone Ultravue Facepiece Components Item No Part No Description 1 471577 Small Faceblank Hycar 468084 Medium Faceblank Hycar 471580 Large Faceblank Hycar 480224 Small Faceblank Silicone 480223 Medium Faceblank Silicone 480225 Large Faceblank Silicone 2 96677 Lens 32 OptimAir MM PAPR 9 Exploded...

Page 33: ... Inlet Valve Spider 15 462865 Exhalation Valve Assembly 16 Exhalation Valve Body 17 Exhalation Flapper Valve 18 Exhalation Valve Cover Accessories 19 471710 Small Nosecup 471711 Medium Nosecup 471712 Large Nosecup 20 804823 Valve Disk 21 804822 Valve Seat Item Available in Assembly 9 3 Ultra Elite Demand Facepiece Ultra Elite Facepiece Assemblies Part No Description Part No Description 493064 Smal...

Page 34: ...arness with buckles 3 804828 Buckle Assembly 3 Req d 4 804807 Buckle Assembly with D ring 5 805016 E Z Don Harness Small with buckles 805015 E Z Don Harness Medium with buckles 805017 E Z Don Harness Large with buckles 6 804019 Lens Hardcoat 7 804805 Lower Lens Ring 8 804804 Upper Lens Ring 9 804806 Lens Ring Screw 10 804808 Speaking Diaphragm Retainer 11 804809 Speaking Diaphragm 12 804810 Compon...

Page 35: ...493581 Spectacle Kit with Center Bar Not Shown 491500 Cover Lens Clear 25 per package Not Shown 805456 Cover Lens Tinted 25 per package Not Shown 10024074 ClearCommand Amplifier Kit Not Shown 10051290 ClearCommand Amplifer Radio Interface Kit Not Shown 10023055 ClearCommand Bracket and Voicemitter Kit Not Shown 806168 Van Clear Personal Communication System 9 4 Advantage 3000 Model 3100 Single Por...

Page 36: ...30785 Lens Ring Kit 2 1 Upper Lens Ring 3 1 Lower Lens Ring 4 2 Lens Ring Screw 5 10025282 Single Port Lens Kit 10030791 Single Port Housing Replacement Kit 6 1 Single Port Housing 7 1 O ring 8 1 Retainer Clip 9 10030789 Exhalation Valve 6 per package 10 10030788 Inhalation Valve 10 per package 11 10025292 Spider Gasket 36 OptimAir MM PAPR 9 Exploded Views and Parts Lists US ...

Page 37: ...ss 18 1 Right Adapter Clip 19 1 Left Adapter Clip Accessories 20 10030792 Medium Large Nosecup 10030793 Small Nosecup Not Shown 10029298 Spectacle Kit Not Shown 10031542 Cover Lens Clear 25 per package Not Shown 10031543 Cover Lens Smoke 25 per package Item Available in Assembly 9 5 Advantage 4000 Advantage 4000 Facepiece Assemblies Part No Description Part No Description 10083796 Single Silicone ...

Page 38: ...k Silicone 10083925 Medium Faceblank Silicone 2 10074738 1 Lens Single Port 4100 H 10084808 Lens Single Port 4100 S 3 10073461 1 Lens Ring Lower Black 4 10073460 1 Lens Ring Upper Black 5 10025282 1 Housing Inlet 6 10061996 1 U clip 7 10025297 1 O ring Housing Silicone 8 10065803 1 Nosecup Assembly Medium Large 10065804 Nosecup Assembly Small 9 10084819 1 O ring Size 2 024 38 OptimAir MM PAPR 9 Ex...

Page 39: ...n Head Harness Not Shown 465008 1 Bag Drawstring 10029294 1 Cover Lens 10075903 1 Cloth Head Harness Assembly 10075901 1 Rubber Head Harness Nosecup Assembly Components Item 8 13 304787 2 Disc Valve 14 491124 2 Seat Valve 15 10065305 1 Nosecup Medium Large TPE 10065306 Nosecup Small TPE OptimAir MM PAPR 39 US 9 Exploded Views and Parts Lists ...

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