General Information; Warnings & Limitations - Respirex Flo-Pod Instrucciones De Uso

General Information

The Respirex Flo-Pod™ turbo unit when worn
in combination with a Respirex Flo-Pod™
hood/suit and P3 particulate filter forms
part of the modular Flo-Pod™ powered air
purifying respirator (PAPR) system. The Flo-
Pod™ turbo unit is powered by a belt mounted
rechargeable battery pack and is simple to
use, quiet and lightweight.
The Flo-Pod™ turbo unit features software
designed to provide a fan which is low energy,
low speed and low noise but which offers
optimum airflow allied to maximum wearer
comfort.
The Flo-Pod™ system offers intelligent battery
charging, sensing cell capacity to prevent
overcharge or damage.
Always use the Flo-Pod™ system in accordance
with the instructions supplied (including the
relevant instructions supplied with the Flo-Pod™
hood/suit and P3 filter).
Approvals
All respiratory protective equipment manufactured
by Respirex International Ltd is CE marked and
type-approved to indicate compliance with
the European directive on personal protective
equipment (PPE) 89/686/EEC. The Flo-Pod™
system complies with EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008
(Powered filtering devices incorporating a
helmet or hood).
The Flo-Pod™ system (hood/suit, turbo unit
and P3 filter) is designated as a powered
filtering device EN 12941 TH3P R SL, where:
TH=powered filtering device incorporating a
helmet or hood
3= Class (inward leakage 0.2% or less)
P=Particulate filter
R=Filter suitable for reuse against aerosols
(several work shifts)
SL=Solid and liquid aerosols
The Flo-Pod™ system, as approved to EN
12941 TH3, has a UK Assigned Protection
Factor (APF) of 40*, Nominal Protection Factor
(NPF) of 500.
*In accordance with Annex C of EN529:2005.
When worn with a Flo-Pod™ suit, testing in
accordance with EN1073-1:1998 demonstrated
a Total Inward Leakage in the respiratory zone
of less than 0.01% equating to a NPF of 10,000
(Class 3) for all Flo-Pod™ suits.
Warnings & Limitations
• Only for use by trained, competent personnel.
• Failure to follow all instructions and/or failure
to wear the Flo-Pod™ system during all
times of exposure may be detrimental to the
wearer's health.
• Always seek advice if you are in any doubt as to
the suitability of the Flo-Pod™ system for your
particular working environment. Refer to rear of
user instructions for contact details.
• The Flo-Pod™ system should not be used
to provide respiratory
unknown atmospheric contaminants, or when
concentrations of contaminant are unknown or
immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
Use only in atmospheres where the oxygen
content of the air is 18-23 vol.%.
• During use, always ensure that filter inlets and
exhalation valves remain unobstructed.
• At very high work rates the pressure in the Flo-
Pod™ system may become negative at peak
inhalation flow.
• Leave the contaminated environment and re-
move the hood/suit if:
a. Damage occurs to any part of the Flo-
Pod™ system
b. Airflow into the hood/suit reduces or
ceases, or if misting of the visor occurs
c. Red LED warning displays/low flow warn-
ing sounds
d. Breathing becomes difficult
e. Dizziness or other distress occurs
f. Contaminants can be tasted or smelled, or
an irritation occurs
• Use of the Flo-Pod™ system in the 'power-
off' state will offer little or no respiratory
protection and is regarded as an abnormal
situation. In the 'power-off' state a rapid build
up of carbon dioxide and depletion of oxygen
within the hood/suit may occur.
• The Flo-Pod™ system must not be worn in
restricted spaces (e.g. tunnels, unventilated
tanks or pits) due to the risk of oxygen
deficiency or presence of heavy oxygen-
displacing gases (e.g. carbon dioxide).
• Never attempt to remove filter canisters from
the Flo-Pod™ turbo unit in a contaminated
atmosphere.
• The user should not confuse the filter
markings of EN12941 (protection class
when worn with a Flo-Pod™ turbo unit) with
markings relating to any other standards.
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