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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Respirator/Welding Helmet. Before attempting

to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions

carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around

you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory

service.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This equipment helps protect the user from certain contaminants - the device is

equipped with a particle filter to protect the user from airborne particles (solid and

liquid aerosols). All users must read and understand these instructions and be trained

in the proper use of this equipment according to applicable health and safety

standards. If you have questions about the type of respiratory equipment required,

consult a technical expert.

DO NOT enter a hazardous area until you are sure the respirator equipment is

correctly assembled, working properly and is properly worn.

See Section 3 for information on the auto-darkening helmet assembly.

The powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) filters contaminated air and blows clean

air into the welding helmet hood through a flexible breathing tube. The respirator

system also generates a positive air pressure to help prevent contaminants in the

environment from entering the hood.

The includes the equipment listed below:

• Helmet with auto darkening lens, hood and headgear.

• Breathing tube

• Air flow-meter

• Blower assembly with filtration system (foam pre-filter, HEPA filter) and

battery status indicator/Air flow speed (Low and High) indicator.

• Belt assembly

• Battery mains charger/lead

• Spare (replacement) filter set

• Spare (replacement) viewing lenses

The respirator equipment operates at temperatures from -5 to 55oC and provides air

flow of 170 LPM (low speed) to 200 LPM (high speed) - under normal conditions.

Battery life is reduced when the unit is used in a dirty environment. If the system air

flow decreases to an unsafe level an alarm will sound, the blower vibrates, and the

Danger light will flash to warn users to immediately leave the contaminated area. Use

the air flowmeter to determine if the unit is supplying adequate amounts of clean air.