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AIRFLOW INDICATOR FITTING
Once the battery has been charged and the filter has been fitted the airflow should be checked before each use
and when a change or suspected change in airflow conditions is detected.
Air 190:
The turbo unit is designed to exceed the requirements of EN 12941 in that it will provide a flow rate of at least
140 litres/min for at least 4 hours under all conditions, assuming a fully charged battery at start. (Minimum
design duration = 4 hours). Typical airflow from the unit is 190 l/min.
The turbo unit will give an audible and visual alarm when either the clogging of the filter causes the airflow to
drop to the minimum design flowrate or when the battery voltage drops to a level below which it could not safely
power the turbo unit. When either of these conditions occurs a frequently repeating audible bleep is emitted and
in addition the Yellow light on the top of the turbo unit flashes if the filter is clogged or the Red light flashes if
the battery is low.
When either alarm condition occurs during use the wearer should leave the contaminated area immediately and
replace the filter or recharge the battery accordingly.
When first turning the unit on, the audible alarm will sound (beep) to indicate the correct functioning of the
alarm and electronic control system. If the audible alarm stops after a few seconds the airflow is sufficient to
proceed with using the unit.
8. TURBO UNIT PREPARATION FOR USE
Ensure that the turbo unit, air supply hose and headgear are not damaged, and that the battery is securely
located in the turbo unit.
Connecting Hose
Check hose before use for any tears and damage. Ensure the o-ring on the bayonet on each end of the hose is
intact and in good condition. The hose may be protected in use by the fitting of a hose sleeve.
Eye-Tech: To attach the hose to the air channel, push the bayonet into the rear of the air channel and rotate
clockwise though 45 Degrees.
Albatross: See instructions supplied with Albatross unit.
To attach the hose to the power unit rotate the outlet locking ring on the top of the turbo unit anticlockwise so
that it is in the unlocked position (see diagram I). Push the bayonet into the outlet on the turbo unit. DO NOT
twist the bayonet. Rotate the locking ring clockwise to lock the bayonet in position.
Turn on the turbo unit and put the belt round the waist joining the buckles at the front.
IRL
Line B fully visible
Unit has sufficient airflow
Line A fully visible, B not visible
Battery less than half charge (With
a new filter fitted).
Filter blocked (With battery fully
charged).
Line A not visible
Battery flat or blocked filter
To check for a discharged battery
replace filter and retest
To check for blocked filter, charge
battery and retest.
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