Respiratory Inlet Coverings; Breathing Hose - Sundstrom SR 500 Mode D'emploi

WARNING - The SR 500 Fan Unit and battery is not
for use in environments requiring intrinsic safety.
DO NOT USE the SR 500 Fan Unit in environments
that require intrinsically safe equipment. Misuse
may result in serious bodily injury or death.

4.4 Respiratory Inlet Coverings

The choice of respiratory inlet coverings includes a full
facepiece mask and alternate headgear. The
appropriate choice depends on the working
environment, work intensity and the required protection
factor. The following respiratory inlet covers are
available for the SR 500:
• Half mask, model number SR 900.
• Full face mask, model number SR 200.
• PC Visor
• Glass Visor
• Hood, model number SR 520.
• Small/medium
• Medium/large
• Hood, model number SR 530.
• Face Shield with visor, model number SR 540.
• Face Shield with visor, model number SR 570.
• Helmet with visor, model number SR 580.
WARNING: Failure to pass a user performance
check and complete all necessary repairs before
use may adversely affect respirator performance
and result in sickness or death.
Half Mask SR 900
The SR 900 half mask is made of thermoplastic
elastomer (TPE) and polypropylene (PP) in three sizes,
i.e. S, M and L. The mask is equipped with two
exhalation valves, which ensures very low exhalation
resistance. The easily adjustable elastic head harness
straps of the mask are designed as a V-shaped loop
and have a large dished crown plate, which contributes
towards a comfortable and safe fit.
The facepiece is NIOSH approved for use as an
air-purifying half mask respirator with particle filters/
cartridges and as a respiratory inlet cover component
of the SR 500 PAPR.
Full Face Mask SR 200
The SR 200 full face mask is made of silicone and is
produced in one size that will fit most face sizes. The
facepiece consists of an outer mask with
polycar¬bonate visor (or alternate glass visor) that
covers the user's face, an integrated inner mask with
inhalation and exhalation valves that covers the user's
nose, mouth and chin, a rubber strap head harness
with 6 mounting points that hold the respirator in place.
The facepiece is NIOSH approved for use as an
air-purifying full face respirator with particle filters/
cartridges and as a respiratory inlet cover component
of the SR 500 PAPR. Eye protection (ANSI Z87.1-2010)
protection. Product specifications are available from
Sundström (See Section 10 for contact information).
Hoods SR 520 M/L, SR 520 S/M, SR 530, Face
Shields 540, 570
Hoods SR 520, SR 530 and face shields SR 540,
SR 570 are available for use with the SR 500 Fan Unit.
Before use, these user instructions and those for the
fan units, filters and compressed air attachment must
be thoroughly studied. The breathing hose must be
connected to the fan unit equipped with filters.
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SR 520 and SR 530
The SR 520 and SR 530 hoods protect the respiratory
organs and the crown of the head. They contain an
impact-resistant and chemical-resistant visor. The
supplied air keeps the SR 500 Fan Unit visor demisted.
An adjustable head harness allows for fit adjustments
to improve fit and comfort. The flexible breathing hose
is permanently mounted to the hood. The SR 520 and
SR 530 hoods are equipped with exhalation valve to
reduce the build up of carbon dioxide.
Moreover, the SR 530 also protects the head and
shoulders, is equipped with adjustable neck fit and the
distance between the visor and the face is adjustable.
SR 540
The SR 540 face shield protects the breathing zone,
the crown of the head and provide eye protection (ANSI
Z87.1-2010). It contains a hinged visor unit and scratch
resistant and chemicals resistant polycarbonate visor.
The supplied air flow keeps the visor demisted. An
adjustable head harness allows for fit adjustments to
improve fit and comfort. The flexible breathing hose is
replaceable. The face shield is equipped with an
exhalation valve reduce the build up of carbon dioxide.
The face shield is available in one size and offers
optional PETG visor, peel-offs and head-cover.
SR 570
The SR 570 face shield protects the breathing zone, the
crown of the head and provide eye protection (ANSI
Z87.1-2015). It contains a hinged visor unit and scratch
resistant and chemi cals resistant polycarbonate visor.
The supply air flow keeps the visor demisted and the
airflow deflector can be directed towards visor or face
for optimal comfort. An adjustable head harness allows
for fit adjustments to improve fit and comfort. The
flexible breathing hose is replaceable. The face shield is
equipped with an exhalation valve that improves
comfort and reduces the buildup of carbon dioxide.
The face shield is available in one size and offers
optional peel-offs, head-cover and have side slot for
hearing protection.
SR 580
The SR 580 helmet protects the breathing zone and
provide limited head (ANSI Z89.1-2009 Type 1 Class G)
and eye (ANSI Z87.1-2010) protection. It contains a
hinged visor unit and scratch resistant and chemicals
resistant polycarbonate visor. The supplied air flow
keeps the visor demisted. An adjustable head harness
allows for fit adjustments to improve fit and comfort.
The flexible breathing hose is replaceable. The face
shield is equipped with an exhalation valve reduce the
build up of carbon dioxide. Equipped with side slot that
allows use of hearing protection. The face shield is
available in one size and offers optional peel-offs and
heat protection, welding shield and welding protection.

4.5 Breathing Hose

The breathing hose is not included with the SR 500 Fan
Unit. The breathing hose is attached to the alternate
headgear. To connect the hose to the fan unit turn it
clockwise about 1/8 of a turn. Check that the hose is
firmly secured.