Respirex SIMH024, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...OSH APPROVAL NO TC 19C 327 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE MODEL SIMH024 Drawstring Neck Seal MODEL SIMH036 Drawstring Neck Seal MODEL SIMH055 Under Collar Neck Seal MODEL SIMH056 Under Collar Neck Seal MODEL SIMH057 Drawstring Neck Seal MODEL SIMH058 Under Collar Neck Seal ...

Page 2: ...3 Inspection Replacement Of Component Parts 14 Removing And Re Fitting The Control Waist Belt 14 Replacing The Silencer 15 Replacing The Removable Visor Rigid Visor Models Only 16 Replacing Exhalation Valve Diaphragm 16 Replacing Exhalation Valve Assembly 18 Fitting Approved Quick Connect Couplings Onto The Air Line Hoses 19 Cleaning 19 Storage 19 Spare Parts Accessories For Respirex Supplied Air ...

Page 3: ...operly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death M All approved respirators shall be selected fi tted used and maintained in accordancd with OSHA and other applicable regulations N Never substitute modify add or omit parts Use only exact replacement parts in the confi guration as specifi ed by the manufacturer O Refer to user s instructions and or maintenance manuals for inform...

Page 4: ...the air flowing through the garment Blouse Model Part No Air Supply Hose Part No Air Supply Hose Length Feet Number Of Hose Sections Required Pressure Range psig air SIMH024 SIMH036 SIMH055 SIMH056 SIMH057 SIMH058 G00316 10 G00316 25 G00316 50 G00316 100 10 25 50 50 75 100 100 100 150 200 300 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 4 3 2 3 12 15 13 18 15 20 16 22 19 26 17 24 19 26 22 29 23 31 24 32 29 39 50ft Retractable H...

Page 5: ...recommendations before use Respirex Supplied Air Respirators are approved by NIOSH advise Type C to provide respirator protection in general purpose applications including pharmaceutical manufacturing chemical and pesticide handling tank cleaning spray painting and other industrial or agricultural applications in which hazardous compounds are present Respirex Supplied Air Respirators are compatibl...

Page 6: ...lure to use complete NIOSH approved Respirex components and replacement parts voids approval of entire assembly Clean Breathable Air Source Supplying Grade D or Higher Air Quality see Breathing Air Requirements on Pages 8 9 Note even though the respirator pictured has a rigid visor the component concept will be the same for models with a totally clear blouse Component Concept 4 ...

Page 7: ...Construction Rigid Visor with Drawstring Neck Seal Total Clear hood with Drawstring Neck Seal Rigid Visor with Under Collar Neck Seal Total Clear hood with Under Collar Neck Seal Anti Static Green PVC SIMH036 73 SIMH024 73 SIMH056 73 S IMH055 73 Heavy Weight Yellow PVC SIMH036 37 SIMH024 37 SIMH056 37 SIMH055 37 Yellow Neoprene SIMH057 17 SIMH024 17 SIMH058 17 SIMH055 17 Olive Butyl SIMH057 27 SIM...

Page 8: ...ge of the Respirex supplied air respirator 6 DO NOT modify or alter this respirator in any manner Use only NIOSH approved Respirex components and replacement parts manufactured by Respirex for use with this respirator Failure to use NIOSH approved Respirex components and replacement parts such as visors hoses and flow control devices voids NIOSH approval of the entire respirator invalidates all Re...

Page 9: ... CGA G 7 1 Grade D or higher quality C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards E Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified in the instruction manual J Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death M All approved respirators shall be selected fitted used and maintained in accordancd with OSHA and other applicable...

Page 10: ... or other protection when exposed to high noise levels Breathing air requirements Air quality WARNING This respirator must be supplied with clean breathable air grade D or better at all times This respirator does NOT purify or filter out contaminants Respirable breathable air must be supplied to the point of attachment of the approved Respirex air supply hose The point of attachment is where the a...

Page 11: ...airflow and may expose you to life threatening conditions diseases or death The Breathing Air Pressure Table see page 2 defines the air pressure ranges necessary to provide Respirex Simplair supplied respirators with air that falls within the required range of 6 10 cfm 170 280 L min mass flow Ref 42 CFR Part 84 Subpart J Make sure you understand the information in the Breathing Air Pressure Table ...

Page 12: ...om contamination both internally and externally 4 The blouse has been stored correctly using all hanging points on the garment 5 Blouse materials are free from tears and holes pay particular attention to the seam areas 6 Ensure that the waist belt air attachment is secure and not damaged 7 Vision through the visor is not obstructed by scratches or scuff marks where fitted the outer removable visor...

Page 13: ...ure around the neck Fig 3 3 Adjust the air pressure at the point of attachment to within the approved pressure range See the Breathing Air Pressure Table on page 2 4 With the air flowing don the respirator Ensure that the blouse sits correctly on the shoulders 5 Pull down the back cape making sure that it lays flat Fig 2 2 Connect the respirator to the air supply hose making sure that the coupling...

Page 14: ... shoulders Close the shirt or neck of the protective clothing worn over the under collar Fig 5 Fig 6 8 Pull down the front cape make sure it is laying flat then pass the waist belt through the belt loops and fasten the belt buckle Fig 6 or Fig 7 adjust the waist belt until comfortable 9 Re check air pressure and adjust if necessary 10 With air flowing into your supplied air respirator you are now ...

Page 15: ...d air respirator or air line hose becomes damaged Airflow into the respirator slows down or stops Air pressure gauge drops below the minimum specified in the breathing air pressure table Breathing becomes difficult You become dizzy nauseous too hot too cold or ill You taste smell or see contaminants inside the air supplied blouse Your vision becomes impaired Proper work practice requires that you ...

Page 16: ...vice and replace parts or assemblies that show any sign of failure or excessive wear that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided Use only complete NIOSH approved Respirex components and replacement parts refer to parts list for correct part numbers Fig 8 Fig 9 4 Release the two pop studs on the waist belt Fig 9 and slide the waist belt out through the belt loops Before fitting a...

Page 17: ... 3 Pull the breathing air tube assembly away from the control waist belt 4 Unscrew the silencer from the bulkhead Fig 11 5 Screw a new silencer into the bulkhead 6 Locate the breathing air tube assembly over the bulkhead and tighten the retaining ring Fig 10 Check that the supplied air respirator is working correctly and that there are no air leaks before use 15 ...

Page 18: ... pressing together Fig 12 Replacing Exhalation Valve Diaphragm 1 Using a torque driver with a T8 Torx bit loosen and remove the screw from the centre of the exhalation valve then remove the cap 2 Carefully slide the diaphragm up the central spigot and remove from the exhalation valve body 3 Check that there is no dust debris or contamination of any kind in the exhalation valve body 4 Carefully sli...

Page 19: ...dy Note When correctly located the valve cap will not rotate independently on the valve body 6 Replace the centre screw turn by hand two times to engage the thread with the valve body then fully tighten using a torque driver set to 23 2 cNm Ensure the diaphragm is seated evenly on the valve body with ridged side uppermost Fig 14 17 ...

Page 20: ...s screwed together therefore prior to fitting remove the retaining ring and one of the rubber sealing washers 6 Check that the remaining rubber sealing washer is laying flat against the valve body 7 Locate the thread on the exhalation valve assembly through the hole at the rear of the hood 8 Locate the second rubber sealing washer around the thread on the valve body so that it is lying flat agains...

Page 21: ... a sponge using warm water and a mild detergent rinsed and air dried Do not use solvents or strong cleaning and disinfecting agents as these could damage the visor and parts of the blouse Do not get water inside the breathing tubes or in any part of the flow control waist belt assembly The air supply hose should be cleaned by wiping with a sponge using warm water and a mild detergent rinsed and ai...

Page 22: ...f Construction Rigid Visor with Drawstring Neck Seal Total Clear hood with Drawstring Neck Seal Rigid Visor with Under Collar Neck Seal Total Clear hood with Under Collar Neck Seal Anti Static Green PVC SIMHS036 73 SIMHS024 73 SIMHS056 73 S IMHS055 73 Heavy Weight Yellow PVC SIMHS036 37 SIMHS024 37 SIMHS056 37 SIMHS055 37 Yellow Neoprene SIMHS057 17 SIMHS024 17 SIMHS058 17 SIMHS055 17 Olive Butyl ...

Page 23: ...o D01479 Waist Belt Back Pad Part No E01509 Retractable Hose Reel Part No G00314 c w 50ft length of air supply hose on drum 5ft length of hose connected to side of unit Exhalation Valve Assembly Part No G01442 Two Pin Wrench Part No G01486 Silencer Part No D01006 10ft Air Supply Hose Part no G00316 10 25ft Air Supply Hose Part no G00316 25 50ft Air Supply Hose Part no G00316 50 100ft Air Supply Ho...

Page 24: ...x air supply hoses can be fitted with the following NIOSH approved quick disconnect nipples and couplings D01134 SNAP TITE D01136 HANSEN D01138 FOSTER D01140 SCHRADER D01135 SNAP TITE D01137 HANSEN D01139 FOSTER D01141 SCHRADER COUPLINGS NIPPLES 22 ...

Page 25: ... N A Inc 20527 Marilyn Street Spring Texas 77388 Describe the problem An agent may contact you for additional information or may try to help you resolve the problem over the telephone 2 Clean and decontaminate the product to remove any hazardous materials which may have settled on the product during use It is against the law to ship hazardous or contaminated materials Respirex will return any prod...

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