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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SOTR MASK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 

SOTR FILTER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 

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1

  

Clean the mask with 70% isopropyl alcohol and let dry.

2

  

Check that the snaps are in working condition.

3

  

Clean the Velcro of dust and dirt by using pressurized air.

4

  

Visually check the snaps, exhalation valves, inhalation valve, and filter gasket for signs of damage.

5

  

Visually check the SOTR facepiece for any signs of damage.

6

  

Check that both harnesses work properly and do not have any damage.

7

  

Visually check the microphone and conduct operational checks of the microphone. 

         NOTE:

 If any defects are found, the damaged components should be replaced before use.

1

  

Always start your training or operation with a new filter. 

2

  

Once the filter becomes difficult to breathe through, discard the filter* and replace with a new one. 

3

  

Visually check the filter gasket on the front of the yoke for any signs of damage.

4

  

Replace the filter gasket after 50 filter changes (or earlier if damage is observed).

         NOTE:

 *Dispose of the filter according to your unit’s recommendation. The filter will contain 

         

 

hazardous elements and must be disposed of accordingly. Local, state, and/or federal disposal  

         

 

regulations may apply.

Summary of Contents for SOTR

Page 1: ...FOR INDIVIDUAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION OPS CORE 2018 OMM G055 1000 REV B SOTR Special Operations Tactical Respirator OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ciency against airborne particulates including lead asbestos lubricant mist and explosive gunfire residue SOTR VERSIONS SOTR with microphone and communications cable G055 1000 01 SOTR without micropho...

Page 3: ...TUP Head Harness Helmet Harness 3 2 TO REMOVE HARNESS Unsnap the harness from the mask The snaps are tight at first but break in quickly HARNESS CONFIGURATIONS The SOTR comes with both a Head Harness...

Page 4: ...POSITION CHIN STRAP Slide the fastened helmet chin strap to below the chin as shown 3 POSITION SOTR ON FACE While extending the Helmet Harness straps position the SOTR on your face as shown HELMET HAR...

Page 5: ...Velcro and or each other CAUTION Over tightening mask can cause discomfort and or leakage 5 6 CHECK FACE SEAL Check seal by plugging inhalation opening filter not installed yet and attempting to take...

Page 6: ...N FACE While letting the SOTR hang position the mask on your face and grab the nape straps as shown 3 PULL STRAPS AROUND HELMET Uniformly pull the Velcro nape straps around the nape of your neck HEAD...

Page 7: ...ask can cause discomfort and or leakage 7 5 CHECK FACE SEAL Check seal by plugging inhalation opening filter not installed yet and attempting to take a deep breath Mask should collapse uniformly on fa...

Page 8: ...rresponding slot openings on the back of the filter and rotate the filter 80 clockwise until the filter is in the vertical position FILTER REMOVAL To remove rotate the filter 80 counter clockwise and...

Page 9: ...y check the microphone and conduct operational checks of the microphone NOTE If any defects are found the damaged components should be replaced before use 1 Always start your training or operation wit...

Page 10: ...PLACEMENT PARTS Exhalation Valve Lock Washer Nut Inhalation Flapper Helmet Harness Head Harness Yoke Filter Gasket Filter Communications Cable Microphone Facepiece Available only on communications ver...

Page 11: ...01 1 Exhalation Valve G055 1023 01 2 Inhalation Flapper G055 1033 01 1 Filter Gasket G055 1004 01 1 Particulate Filter G055 1005 02 1 Communications Yoke Assembly G055 1003 01 1 Non Comm Yoke Assembl...

Page 12: ...he mask Gently pull the lifted portion of the flapper until it becomes free Discard the flapper accordingly 2 INSTALL NEW INHALATION FLAPPER Align the new flapper with the three anchor points on the m...

Page 13: ...h exhalation valves at the same time to ensure your mask will function properly 2 INSTALL NEW EXHALATION VALVES Push a portion of the valve seat retention groove partially over the facepiece opening S...

Page 14: ...hat the microphone image is facing towards the user s face While holding the microphone in the correct position push the microphone threads through the inside of the facepiece and yoke microphone hole...

Page 15: ...ge gasket and discard according to all state federal and unit regulations 2 INSTALL NEW FILTER GASKET Place the new gasket onto the Yoke Assembly Be sure that all three filter lock tabs are visible FI...

Page 16: ...When peeling off the facemask the exhalation valves will likely become uninstalled Follow step 2 on page 13 to reinstall 2 INSTALL REPLACEMENT YOKE ASSEMBLY Starting at the top of the rectangular inha...

Page 17: ...facepiece is flush with the yoke assembly reinstall the inhalation valve flapper see step 2 on page 12 and ensure the exhalation valves are properly seated into the mask with proper orientation as sh...

Page 18: ...18 OPERATOR NOTES...

Page 19: ...uct shall be or constitute a waiver by Gentex of any of the provisions of this warranty or change Gentex s liability under this warranty EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW THE WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE CON...

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