Panblast TITAN II Mode D'emploi page 3

1.0 STANDARD CONDITIONS AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
1.1 The PanBlast™ Titan II Respirator Helmet is
classified under EN14594:2005 Class 4B as a
continuous flow compressed air line breathing
apparatus with helmet for abrasive blasting
applications.
1.2 All products and equipment designed and
manufactured by Panblast are intended for use
by experienced users of abrasive blasting
equipment, and its' associated operations and
abrasive blasting media.
1.3 It is the responsibility of the user to:-
1.3.1 Determine
abrasive media is suitable for the users
intended use and application.
1.3.2 Familiarize
appropriate laws, regulations, and safe
working practices, which may apply
within the users working environment.
1.3.3 Provide appropriate operator training
and a safe
including
equipment such as, but not limited to,
safety footwear, protective eyewear and
hearing protection.
1.4 Panblast Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale
apply. Contact your local Panblast office or
distributor should you require any further
information or assistance.
2.0 RESPIRATOR COMPRESSED AIRLINE HOSES
NOTE: WHERE APPLICABLE, THE MARKING "F"
INDICATES THAT THE APPARATUS AND THE
COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY TUBE CAN BE USED
WHERE FLAMMABILITY MAY BE A RISK.
2.1 Compressed air pressure at the point of
attachment must be maintained at the pressure
as specified in the table is Section 3.2. The point
of attachment is where the respirator airline
hose is connected to the respirable air source.
! WARNING !
COMPRESSED AIR
PRESSURE IS ADEQUATE FOR THE NUMBER OF
OPERATORS CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS
INSTRUCTIONS.
2.2 No more than the maximum number of hoses,
or maximum hose lengths should be coupled
together, as specified in the table in Section 3.2.
2.3 The respirator helmet is specifically designed
for abrasive blasting applications. It must not be
used for any other purpose, including but not
limited to painting and welding.
3.0 RESPIRATOR COMPRESSED AIRLINE AIR
SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
! WARNING ! –
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT
3.1 Air Supply Pressure
if the equipment and
themselves with any
working environment,
operator protective
– ENSURE THAT THE
SUPPLY VOLUME AND
READ THIS SECTION
3.2 The table below should be used to determine
the respirator
settings based on which alternate air control
device and airline hose length combination
being employed. The air pressure should be
adjusted with
breathing tube and respirator airline hose(s)
attached.
Hose Lengths
20M Airline Hose -
BAC-AF-PB-0071
40M Airline Hose -
BAC-AF-PB-0071 x 2
60M Airline Hose -
BAC-AF-PB-0071 x 3
80M Airline Hose -
BAC-AF-PB-0071 x 4
NOTE:
COLUMN A – MINIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE
REQUIRED TO DELIVER 170L/MIN MINIMUM
AIRFLOW RATE TO RESPIRATOR HELMET AT
THE CONTROLLERS
SETTING.
COLUMN B – MAXIMUM SUPPLY PRESSURE
ALLOWED TO ENSURE 425L/MIN MAXIMUM
AIRFLOW RATE TO RESPIRATOR HELMET IS
NOT EXCEEDED AND NOISE SOUND LEVEL
WITHIN RESPIRATOR HELMET IS ALSO LESS
THAN 80DBA
MAXIMUM AIR FLOW SETTING.
THE MINIMUM COMPRESSED AIRLINE AIR
PRESSURE, COLUMN A, MUST ALWAYS BE
MAINTAINED
SUPPLY FILTER.
INADEQUATE, OPERATION MUST CEASE UNTIL
THE SUPPLY
ADDRESSED.
3.3 The respirator helmet must be supplied with
EN12021 or
between airflow rates of 170l/min (6cfm) and
425l/min (15cfm) at all times. The noise level
within the respirator helmet shall not exceed
80dBA as specified in EN14594:2005, at any
time during
parameters
operating pressure of the respirator helmet at
the point of attachment to be within the
pressure ranges as specified in the table in
Section 3.2 above for the relevant alternate air
control device
combination.
3.4 Located adjacent to the lens window within the
respirator helmet is an airflow indicator. If the
air flow to the respirator helmet is as specified
in Section 3.2, the indicator float will show
GREEN. Should the air flow to the respirator
helmet be inadequate, the air flow indicator will
show RED.
! WARNING ! VERY ARDUOUS OPERATING
CONDITIONS, LEADING TO PEAK OPERATOR
- 1 -
helmet operating pressure
the respirator helmet,
Pressure - Kpa
Air
Air Flow Cooling Climate
Controller Controller Controller
BAC-AF- BAC-AF- BAC-AF-
PB-0036 PB-0032 PB-0175
A B A B A
221 296 296 530 462 827
248 366 330 580 496 827
269 414 358 620 538 827
290 468 386 655 580 827
MINIMUM AIR
AT THE CONTROLLERS
AT THE COMPRESSED
IF THE SUPPLY
SITUATION HAS
higher quality breathing
operation. These operating
are achieved by setting
and airline hose length
and
B
FLOW
AIR
IS
BEEN
air
the