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Using the Flo-Pod™ system
Refer to the user instructions supplied with
your Flo-Pod™ hood/suit for correct garment
donning procedures. After switching on the
Flo-Pod™ turbo unit the system will initiate
a start up and check programme lasting
approximately 2 minutes (see below).
Flo-Pod™ turbo unit automatic
checks & alarms
On start up the Flo-Pod™ turbo unit will sound
two beeps and display simultaneous flashes
of the Red LED (Fig.7). It will then carry out
a series of automatic checks for adequate
flow, battery condition and presence of a filter.
During this initial checking phase (approx.
2 mins) the turbo unit will continue to sound
intermittent long beeps accompanied by
simultaneous flashes of the Red LED until
all checks are satisfactory. Should the filter
be clogged or the battery condition too low,
the system will remain in alarm mode. Switch
off the turbo unit and check the filter and/or
battery condition.
If no filter is present the turbo unit will sound
a series of rapid beeps combined with
simultaneous flashes of the Red LED; the system
will continue in alarm mode until a filter is fitted.
Under no circumstances should the P3 filter
be fitted or removed within a contaminated
environment.
A Flo-Pod™ system must never be worn
until a Green LED (Fig.8) is displayed on the
turbo unit. Whilst the green LED is displayed
the Flo-Pod™ system is safe to wear.
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to wear a Flo-
Pod™ hood/suit until a green LED is displayed
on the Flo-Pod™ turbo unit.
In the event of a fault condition occurring
during use the Flo-Pod™ turbo unit will
display a red LED alarm/beep – in this case
you should leave the working environment
immediately and the hood/suit should be
removed and checked as necessary.
Alarms are as follows:
• Low flow due to clogged filter - intermittent
long beep/LED red
• Low battery warning - short single intermittent
beep/LED alternates between red/green
• Blocked air flow path OR stalled fan -
continuous beep/Solid red LED
• No filter alarm - series of rapid beeps/flashing
red LED
Notes:-
1. If the alarm is triggered (red LED displays/
beep sounds) during use the unit will
automatically reset if the fault is corrected,
however it is strongly recommended that
the system is checked before further use.
2. One exception to the above is the stalled
fan alarm when the turbo unit will shut
down in order to protect the fan. In this
case you must leave the contaminated area
immediately, remove the hood/suit and re-
run the start up procedure. If the problem
persists the turbo unit should be replaced.
3. If for any reason you suspect that the turbo
unit is delivering insufficient airflow, e.g.
• No obvious air over face
• No fan noise
• High fan noise
• Face visor misting
The system may be checked for correct flow
using the flow calibration check. NOTE: This
check should always be carried out in an
uncontaminated area whilst not wearing a
Flo-Pod™ hood/suit.
Unscrew the filter from the turbo unit. Switch
on the turbo unit and block the inlet fully
until the Red LED displays/beep becomes
solid. This ensures the fan is running at the
correct maximum speed/flow.
Uncover the inlet and wait while the
processor checks the fan speed/flow from
blocked (no flow) through normal (mmdf*) to
no filter speed/flow (maximum flow) flashing
red LED/rapid beeps.
Switch off the turbo unit, screw the filter
back into the turbo inlet then switch turbo
unit back on and wait until the green LED
is displayed. The system will now be giving
the correct flow.
Should the Red LED display/beep persist
the system should be checked for faults, i.e.
blocked filter, low battery etc.
*Manufacturer's minimum design flow rate
Specifications/Performance
• Low flow warning at MMDF (manufacturer's
minimum design flow) - 130 litres/min
• Noise level at ear 68dBA with clean P3 filter
• Approximate weight of Flo-Pod™ turbo unit
and P3 Filter - 500 grams (not including
cable or battery pack).
• 4 and 8 hour duration rechargeable NiMH
battery packs
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