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Flow Control Device (PX4 AIR
®
or Constant Flow Valve or C40
™
Climate Control
Device)
Breathing Air Line (Supplied AIr)
See Respirator Component Diagram (page 7-8).
The RPB
®
Z-LINK
®
is only approved to be used
with the RPB
®
PX4 AIR
®
PAPR, the RPB
®
Constant Flow Valve, or the RPB
®
C40
™
Climate
Control Device. Use only authentic RPB
®
brand parts and components that are part of the
approved respirator assembly. Using incomplete or inappropriate equipment, including the use of
counterfeit or non-RPB
®
parts, can result in inadequate protection and will void the approval of
the entire respirator. Do not modify or alter any part of this product.
Inspect
all components daily for signs of damage or wear and tear that may reduce the level
of protection originally provided. Remove any damaged component or product, including any
helmet or visor that has been subject to impact, from service until repaired or replaced. Scratched
or damaged safety lenses or other components should be replaced with genuine RPB
®
brand
replacement parts. When safety and impact lenses are replaced, make sure to remove any
additional protective film from both sides of the lens. If the film is left in place, it could affect the
optical clarity of the lens and cause eye strain. Inspect the inside of the respirator for respirable
dust or other foreign objects. Keep the inside of the respirator clean at all times.
Make sure that the helmet is correctly assembled
in the configuration that suits your application.
Never use the respirator without all lenses in place. This includes the Safety Lens and for the
Z-LINK+
®
this includes the Impact Lens, the ADF, and the rear ADF Lens. These lenses, when
installed properly, are part of the respiratory seal to prevent toxic or hazardous gases, liquids
or dust from entering the helmet. An incomplete or improperly installed lens system could
provide inadequate impact and respiratory protection.
See Respirator Setup and Care - Standard
Configuration (page 16) or Respirator Setup and Use - Z-LINK+
®
Welding Configuration (page 26).
See Donning (page 35) for fit information.
VERIFY THAT YOU HAVE THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR ACTIVITY
Verify that the Z-LINK
®
provides appropriate protection for your activity. As applicable, check your
workplace safety program, respiratory protection program, and standards and regulations for your
activity or industry. (See PROTECTION PROVIDED AND LIMITATIONS, page 4.)
BEFORE DONNING THE Z-LINK
®
:
Verify airborne contaminants are within recommended limits for respirator use:
Determine the type and level of contamination. Verify that airborne contaminant
concentrations do not exceed those allowed by applicable regulations and
recommendations for powered air purifying respirators or supplied air respirators.
Filtering the breathing air:
PAPR:
Once the contamination level has been confirmed, determine the correct filter
cartridge to be used for the application, to make sure that you are sufficiently protected.
Follow the PX4 AIR
®
PAPR Instruction Manual.
PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONTINUED
