Savage A40 PAPR Powered Air-Purifying Respirator System Instruction manual 0-5596 GB 20210720
SAVAGE A40 PAPR Powered Air-Purifying Respirator System Operating Manual Number 0-5596 Published by: ESAB Group Inc. 2800 Airport Rd. Denton, TX 76208 (940) 566-2000 www.esab.com Copyright 2020 by ESAB. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this work, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher is prohibited.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Meaning of symbols ............................................................................... 4 1.2 Safety precautions ................................................................................. 4 1.3 User responsibility ................................................................................. 8 1.4 California Proposition 65 warning ..........
1 SAFETY 1 SAFETY 1.1 Meaning of symbols As used throughout this manual: Means Attention! Be Alert! DANGER! Means immediate hazards which, if not avoided, will result in immediate, serious personal injury or loss of life. WARNING! Means potential hazards which could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION! Means hazards which could result in minor personal injury.
1 SAFETY 5. 6. 7. Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleeves, trouser cuffs, or pockets. Sleeves and collars should be kept buttoned and open pockets eliminated from the front of clothing. Protect other personnel from arc rays and hot sparks with a suitable non-flammable partition or curtains. Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag or grinding. Chipped slag may be hot and can fly far. Bystanders should also wear goggles over safety glasses.
1 SAFETY ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS May be dangerous. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding and cutting current creates EMF around welding cables and welding machines. Therefore: 1. 2. 3. Welders having pacemakers should consult their physician before welding. EMF may interfere with some pacemakers. Exposure to EMF may have other health effects which are unknown.
1 SAFETY 3. 4. Always secure cylinders in an upright position by chain or strap to suitable hand trucks, undercarriages, benches, wall, post or racks. Never secure cylinders to work tables or fixtures where they may become part of an electrical circuit. When not in use, keep cylinder valves closed. Have valve protection cap in place if regulator is not connected. Secure and move cylinders by using suitable hand trucks. MOVING PARTS Moving parts, such as fans, rotors and belts can cause injury.
1 SAFETY CAUTION! ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION For more information on safe practices for electric arc welding and cutting equipment, ask your supplier for a copy of “Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting and Gouging”, Form 52-529. The following publications are recommended: • • • • • • • • • • 1.3 ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - “Safety in Welding and Cutting” AWS C5.5 - “Recommended Practices for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding” AWS C5.
1 SAFETY 4. 5. Personal safety equipment: ○ Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-proof clothing, safety gloves ○ Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc.
1 SAFETY ARC RAYS - Can injure eyes and burn skin • • Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective clothing. Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains. NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection. MOVING PARTS - Can cause injuries • • • Keep all doors, panels and covers closed and securely in place.
1 SAFETY WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
2 INSTRUCTION 2 INSTRUCTION Before occupational use of this respirator, a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the local government requirements. In the United States, employers must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 which includes medical evaluation, proper use, and training. Use the Savage A40 PAPR System during welding in unconfined spaces, strictly in accordance with this Instruction manual and the instructions supplied with the corresponding helmets.
3 TECHNICAL DATA 3 TECHNICAL DATA Savage A40 PAPR Dimensions l×w×h (Blower assembly) 9.45 × 6.5 × 2.75 in. (240 × 165 × 70 mm) Weight 2.64 lb (1.
4 APPROVAL 4 APPROVAL The system complies with the requirements of Air-Purifying Filtering Facepiece Respirators Under 42 CFR Part 84. All components used in the Respiratory System must be ESAB approved manufacturer’s parts and must be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual. 1. 2. 4.1 The approval is valid only if the product is used together with approved parts and filters. Only listed particulate filter and pre-filter can be used together with this system.
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5 UNPACKING / ASSEMBLY 5 UNPACKING / ASSEMBLY 5.1 Overview Check that all components shown in Figure 1 are included in the PAPR package. Check that the blower unit is complete, undamaged, and correctly assembled. Any damaged or defective parts must be replaced before use. Figure 1 1. Savage A40 PAPR Helmet (with 2 lens front covers and 1 inner cover) 2. PAPR unit (Blower, Main filter, Pre-filter, spark protector) connected to the belt 3. Lithium-ion battery 4.
5 UNPACKING / ASSEMBLY 2. The filter cover is released. 3. Remove the used filter by lifting it out from the filter cover. 4. Remove the pre-filter. 5. If the front cover or spark protector is dirty, clean them with compressed air. The pre-filter and main filter expected lifetime is 12 months. When under intensive use, check the filter cleanliness periodically and replace it when needed.
5 UNPACKING / ASSEMBLY 5.3 Installing the battery / charging 1. Slide the battery towards the back of the filtration unit. 2. Make sure that the battery is locked in position. 3. The battery can be charged on the filtration unit or separately. The battery is partially charged when delivered. It must be charged at 100% (4 bars) before the first use. It is recommended to charge the batteries at 100% before each use. The charger must not be used for anything else than it was designed for.
5 UNPACKING / ASSEMBLY Battery charge 1. Connect the charger to the mains. 2. Connect the battery to the charger. 3. The state of charge is displayed via a red LED on the mains charger. 4. Once the charge is finished, the floating charge becomes active: the red LED switches OFF and a green LED switches ON. 5. Remove the battery and disconnect the charger from the mains (do not keep the charger plugged to the mains if it is not in use). 5.4 Installing the blower unit on the belt 1.
5 UNPACKING / ASSEMBLY 5. Flip the filtration system and attach the Velcrol® on the belt. 6. Put the fastening belt back through the two belt loops. 7. Put the buckle back. 8. Attach the harness to the belt’s four plastic rings. CAUTION! Make sure the belt is securely fastened. 5.5 1. 0-5596 Connecting the tube Connect the air tube to the blower unit and twist it clockwise to lock its position.
5 UNPACKING / ASSEMBLY 2. Connect the other end of the tube to the headgear in the same way. CAUTION! Check that the respiratory tube is strongly connected. If the tube is broken, replace it.
6 BEFORE USE / FITTING 6 BEFORE USE / FITTING 6.1 Air flow test 1. Connect the breathing tube to the filtration unit and twist it clockwise to lock it. 2. Insert the flow meter at the tip of the tube. 3. Press the ON button and maintain the tube in a vertical position at eye’s height. 4. The air flow is sufficient if the marble reaches the minimum flow level O. NOTE! 1. The air flow must be tested before using. 2. If the marble can not reach the minimum flow level, do not use the system.
6 BEFORE USE / FITTING 6.2 Air flow alarm test 1. Remove the tube from the helmet and press the ON button. 2. Cover the air output with your hand and wait for approximately 15 seconds. NOTE! If the alarm does not work, please repair or replace the blower unit. 6.3 Fitting 1. Adjust the tightness of the face seal and put on the head top. 2. Adjust the headgear to suitable tightness (push and turn left to loosen, turn right to tighten).
7 LCD DISPLAY AND UNIT OPERATION 7 LCD DISPLAY AND UNIT OPERATION 7.1 LCD display screen There is an LCD display screen on the blower unit to show the machine’s condition. Part 1 shows the current air flow. Part 2 shows level of the air flow. Part 3 shows the filter condition. Part 4 shows the battery status. Part 5 shows the temperature of the battery. Any of them will flash if there are A40 air flow dysfunctions. 7.2 Operation Switch the device on by pressing the ON button once.
8 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 8 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Inspect the equipment daily and always check it if any sign of malfunction occurs. 8.1 Maintenance The blower unit must be checked regularly and must be replaced if it is damaged and cause leakage. The filter must be replaced if broken, or when blocked and cannot provide enough air flow. The breathing tube must be replaced if it is broken or has a crevasse.
9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Possible cause Fault code «E02» 1. 2. blinks 3. Action The motor is damaged. The motor impeller rubs the blower shell. Circuit overheating. Check and remove physical failure and restart the system. Return to the dealer if LCD still shows E02. blinks Low battery. Replace the battery. The filter is blocked. Remove obstruction, replace the filter. blinks + alarm sounds blinks The tube is blocked. Clean the tube.
SPARE PARTS SPARE PARTS Savage A40 PAPR system Item Qty Ordering no. NIOSH Part no.
WARNING SOUND INDICATIONS WARNING SOUND INDICATIONS Each grid stands for a period of 100ms. The grid with gray color is the beep sound, and the blank grid is a quiet period. If several continued grids are in gray, then there is a continuous beep sound. For example, when the current is overloaded, the system sounds like a short beep, short beep, long beep.
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