RPB Z-LINK, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...e Employer Responsibilities page 9 Product users Read this manual and the flow control device Instruction Manual and follow the Product User Safety Instructions page 10 Make sure this manual is availa...

Page 2: ...OMMUNICATIONS COMMS LINK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 36 RADIO CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY 38 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 40 WARRANTY AND LIABILITY STATEMENT 46 CONTENTS RPB Safety LLC is an ISO9001 certified company E...

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Page 4: ...cific protection depends on the setup of the airline filter see the RPB RADEX Instruction Manual HAZARD LIMITATIONS The RPB Z LINK Respirator is NOT FOR USE if In atmospheres immediately dangerous to...

Page 5: ...e Use an approved RPB welding cape for adequate protection from sparks debris and light flashes The Z LINK is not designed or tested to provide protection against molten metals or corrosive liquids No...

Page 6: ...ccurs I Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in flammable or explosive atmospheres J Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death L Follow the manu...

Page 7: ...ow the manufacturer s User s Instructions for changing cartridges canister and or filters M All approved respirators shall be selected fitted used and maintained in accordance with MSHA OSHA and other...

Page 8: ...Grade D requirements AIR QUALITY This respirator must be supplied with clean breathable air at all times Breathable air must at least meet the requirements for Type 1 gaseous air described in the Comp...

Page 9: ...hould determine what kind of respiratory face and eye head and hearing protection is appropriate for the intended activities and environments of use For example select a respirator appropriate to the...

Page 10: ...PRODUCT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INITIAL USE BE TRAINED AND MEDICALLY QUALIFIED Do not use this respirator until you have read this manual and the PX4 AIR PAPR or the flow control device Instr...

Page 11: ...t 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 t...

Page 12: ...gen Contaminants are in excess of regulations or recommendations Contaminants or contaminant concentrations are unknown Work area is poorly ventilated The work area is a confined space unless proper m...

Page 13: ...lding and grinding applications that produce sparks be sure to use the FR Fire Retardant specific model of the PX4 AIR with the FR belt and spark arrestor in place see the PX4 AIR Instruction Manual U...

Page 14: ...y High Pressure 25 50 100 150 200 250 300 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 14 12 14 17 19 21 23 25 27 28 31 31 34 03 500 C40 Climate Control Assembly 25 50 100 150 200 250 300 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 50 80 55 85 60 95 65 95 70...

Page 15: ...6 Make sure air is flowing through your respirator when setting the air pressure Failure to supply the minimum required air pressure at the point of attachment for the length of air supply hose will d...

Page 16: ...IR PAPR and twist it in until it is secure FOR USE WITH RPB PX4AIR SEE THE PAPR USER MANUAL When the Z LINK Respirator is being used in conjunction with the RPB PX4 AIR PAPR please refer to the RPB PX...

Page 17: ...R Connect the Breathing Tube to the flow control device NOTE Check the hose connections for any air leaks and tighten if necessary replace any worn parts Now connect the Breathing Air Supply Hose to t...

Page 18: ...pen them apart Close the outer visor over inner visor and lens making sure the latches at the corners are secure Pull out the lens and insert a new Safety Lens making sure the tabs of the lens are in...

Page 19: ...of the helmet unscrew the center screw from the visor pivot point on each side To attach the Visor insert the selected Safety Lens into the inner visor and secure the inner and outer visors together...

Page 20: ...way around the visor opening VISOR SEAL REPLACEMENT FIGURE 5 1 FIGURE 5 2 RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE STANDARD CONFIGURATION CONTINUED The head harness can be tightened or loosened using the ratchet kn...

Page 21: ...the visor or towards the face FIGURE 6 3 FIGURE 6 4 To remove the brow pad stretch the brow pad over the hooks on the head harness and take it off Clean it with mild detergent or replace it with a new...

Page 22: ...ts Slide the tab on the side pad covers into one of the three T shaped slots in the head harness depending on the desired height of the side pads Reinsert the ratchet pivot points Slide the ends of th...

Page 23: ...art by inserting the front clip into the track around the front of the jaw Make sure the holes are aligned and insert and tighten the screw to secure the front of the cape Press the rubber seal in up...

Page 24: ...should be tight enough so that when the rear seal is pressed in the fabric is bunched up a little FIGURE 10 5 FIGURE 10 6 RESPIRATOR SETUP AND CARE STANDARD CONFIGURATION CONTINUED Press the rubber se...

Page 25: ...tached to the inside of the Impact Liner with hook and loop Pull the comfort pad out of the helmet To remove the Impact Liner remove the head harness bracket by removing the screws holding it in place...

Page 26: ...inside the weld visor apart to release the ADF Retainer Remove the Impact Lens by squeezing together the sides of the Impact Lens If just replacing the Impact Lens then place the new Impact Lens in a...

Page 27: ...slide the lens up into the brackets at an angle until it is securely in the brackets With the screws supplied screw the left lens bracket into place by tightening the screws firmly without over tighte...

Page 28: ...tion sockets with the Pivot Pins on the Z LINK and insert them into the Z LINK until they snap in securely This can be done while wearing the Z LINK Insert the caps into the holding sockets on the Hea...

Page 29: ...til the connection sockets snap out of the Pivot Pins in the Z LINK This can also be done while wearing the Z LINK If the Welding Visor is not going to be used again for a while the socket caps can be...

Page 30: ...hanism without over tightening REPLACING THE WELDING VISOR FLIP UP MECHANISM Position the spring onto the new flip up mechanism and secure it with the screw provided When welding be sure to install a...

Page 31: ...as to allow the filter including the internal and external protection screens to be adequately mounted into the helmet There should be no tension on the ADF filter caused by the mounting frame or moun...

Page 32: ...ded to keep the solar cells of the auto darkening welding filter in the dark or not exposed to light during storage in order to maintain power down mode This can be achieved by simply placing the filt...

Page 33: ...11 12 13 MAG 8 9 10 11 12 TIG 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MIG heavy metals 9 10 11 12 13 MIG light metals Stainless AI 10 11 12 13 Plasma Cutting 9 10 11 12 13 Micro plasma welding 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Shad...

Page 34: ...time 0 1 1 0 s UV IR protection UV16 IR 16 Temperature range 14 F 140 F TIG detection enhanced Energy supplied solar cells no battery charge TECHNICAL DATA FIGURE 18 4 DESCRIPTION OF RPB FILTER FEATUR...

Page 35: ...lace cleaning program may be necessary DONNING AND DOFFING Before storing the respirator clean the unit following the cleaning instructions in this instruction manual Be sure it is clean both inside a...

Page 36: ...he type used Attach the PTT to your belt so your elbow can activate the Button Connect the PTT cable to the head set cable and place the cable underneath the cape To operate the device press your elbo...

Page 37: ...o be installed The Communication can be installed on either side of the helmet Attach the side pad back onto the cover over the Communication Place the Communication ear piece into the attachment clip...

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Page 40: ...40 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 20 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 18 17 16 13 7 2 19 FIGURE 23 1 23 21 24...

Page 41: ...3 Z LINK Safety Lens IR Tinted Shade 5 16 810 IR5 13 Z LINK Side Padding System 16 520 S 14 Z LINK Side Padding Frames 16 527 15 Z LINK Foam Side Pads 16 528 16 Z LINK Breathing Tube for PX4 AIR PAPR...

Page 42: ...3 Z LINK Welding Impact Lens 16 872 4 Z LINK ADF Lens 16 871 5 Z LINK Rear ADF Lens 16 873 6 Z LINK Welding Visor Attachment Clip and Springs 16 673 7 Z LINK Magnifying Lens Holder 16 875 8 Magnifyin...

Page 43: ...ber 1 Z LINK Zytec Face Seal 16 711 2 Z LINK Tychem 2000 Face Seal 16 712 3 Z LINK Tychem 4000 Face Seal 16 713 4 Z LINK Zytec Shoulder Cape 16 721 5 Z LINK Tychem 2000 Shoulder Cape 16 722 6 Z LINK T...

Page 44: ...3 16 922 2 PTT 09 913 3 Z LINK Comms Link Intrinsically Safe 16 921 IS 4 PTT Intrinsically Safe 09 813 5 Z LINK Comms Link Clip 16 529 6 Two Pin 09 930 7 Multi Pin 09 931 8 Multi Pin 09 932 9 Two Pin...

Page 45: ...NPT 03 042 PMS 1 4 M NPT Swivel NV2028 RPB 25ft 3 8 NV2029 RPB 50ft 3 8 NV2027 RPB 100ft 3 8 04 342 25 Schrader 25ft 04 342 50 Schrader 50ft 04 342 100 Schrader 100ft RPB RZ Quick Connect 03 052 CB R...

Page 46: ...eplacement remedy is the sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty and under no circumstances shall RPB s liability under this limited warranty exceed the original purchase price for the P...

Page 47: ...47 NOTES...

Page 48: ...nit incredibly efficient operating for up to 8 hours on a single charge RPB QUIET LINK EAR DEFENDERS The RPB Quiet Link ear defender system fits directly to the Z Link and T Link with no modifications...