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Where is the HEPA filter within the Hood & the
Cuff Systems? |
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The HEPA filter is an integral part of the hood,
which fits over the helmet. The HEPA filter
cap is placed over the helmet in the cuff
system, and does not have an attached
shroud.
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Where does the air supply come from? |
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The motor and fan are drawing in ambient air at the top of
the helmet through the HEPA filter, down over the helmet towards
the front of the face, with the airflow
flowing down. While wearing the MAXAIR
hooded system and tucking the shroud into
the Tyvek suit; the air flows
through the suit keeping the worker’s
entire body cooler.
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Is the
entire hood disposable?
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Yes. |
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How long does the HEPA filter last?
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The filter lasts an average of 4 weeks, depending on the
level of particulate the worker is exposed
to. If the yellow LED light comes on,
it is time to replace the old hood or cap
with a new one. If the worker experiences
any change in the airflow or senses a change
in the airflow, the filter should be
immediately checked and replaced if
necessary. This may be sooner than the 4-6
weeks, depending upon the exposure level in
your facility. Infection control
applications may involve using the filter
once & disposing of the filter according to
standard operating procedures for disposing
of contaminated waste.
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How do I know when to change the filter?
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Two ways:
1) The yellow LED indicator light will come
on.
2) The worker will sense a slight change in
the airflow coming into the hood. |
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What
material is the lens? |
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Polycarbonate. |
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What is the advantage of the tear away
disposable lens cover?
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It protects the primary lens from deterioration and
increases the life of the lens. It
also reduces time needed to clean since the
tear away lens can be replaced when it
becomes dirty. |
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What is the pre filter for and how long does it
last? |
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The pre-filter protects the HEPA filter hood or cap
and increases the life of the filter. The
pre-filter must be worn to be in compliance
with
NIOSH
approvals and will last approximately 6-8
weeks depending upon the level of
contaminates. |
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Can you recharge the lead acid gel battery, how
long does it take?
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Yes. The charge time is directly related to how long
you use the battery.
Example: If you use it 8 hours, charge it
for 8 hours. |
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How
long does the battery last?
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Lead acid gel battery lasts 10-12 hours. The lithium-ion
battery lasts 8-10 hours. |
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Is the
system NIOSH approved?
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Yes. |
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Where is the air channeled through? |
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In the back of the helmet there are two openings where the
air is channeled through the top. |
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What
is the meaning of NRP regardint the filter media? |
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N R P 95 100 - This refers to the efficiency of the
filter. |
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N means you
cannot use the filter in an environment with oil
mists.
R means the
filter is oil resistant, and will have to be
replaced before 8 hours.
P means the
filter is oil proof and may last for more than
an 8 hour shift.
The 95 and 100 mean the filter is
filtering out 95% and 100% of the contaminant,
respectively. HEPA by definition
filters out 99.97% of the contaminant.
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Is your lens
fog proof?
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Yes, since the air
is flowing down over the user’s face. |
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How much airflow is coming inside the helmet?
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6-8 cubic feet of
air per minute (cfm) or 175 – 230 liters per
minute (lpm). |
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Where does the air inside the Tyvek suit go?
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Some of the air is channeled out of the
shroud of the filter hood and filters out
99% of this air. The rest is flowing
throughout the suit. This air is filtered up
to 99% |
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Can I shake out the pre-filter to make it last
longer?
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It is best to cold
water wash out after each use and let air dry. |
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What is your
warranty?
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1 year on motor, 1 year on the Li-Ion battery
and 6 months on the Lead Acid battery |
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How many hours will the motor last?
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PRINCIPLE SYSTEM |
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2000-100 |
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will last
approx 1,500 hours. |
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PRIMARY SYSTEM
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2000-400/500 |
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will last approximately
2,000 hours. |
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PREMIER SYSTEM
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200-600/800
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will last approximately
2,500 hours. |
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No. The power cords are in-field serviceable.
Contact Customer Service to obtain additional
power cords. |
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Are the comfort strips (sweatbands) replaceable?
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Yes. To replace the
front sweatbands, use as is. To replace the back
sweatband, cut in half and replace per the
instructions |
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Will
water harm the HEPA filter? |
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No. The filter is
water resistant when exposed to moisture. |
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What is the tie for around the HEPA hood?
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This is a NIOSH requirement in order to achieve
an adequate fit |
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What do the red and yellow LED lights mean?
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The red light
indicates a low battery. The yellow light
indicates low air flow. |
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Does your PAPR protect to the same degree as the
competition? |
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Yes |
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What level does your HEPA filter protect to?
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N100 efficiency, and by definition filters out 99.97% of
the particulate @ .1 micron. |
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How noisy is
your system?
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The system averages
a decibel rating of 62 or lower. |
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Do I need
to be fit tested?
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No. Since the airflow is 6-8 cfm, this is positive
pressure and the worker does not need to be fit
tested. However, the Pulmonary Function Test,
PFT, must be conducted per regulations. |
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Can I wear this system if I have a beard and
wear glasses? |
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Yes, since this is a loose fitting PAPR and is providing
positive pressure. |
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How many volts and/or amps is your battery?
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Lead Acid Gel
battery is 6V, 7AH.
The lithium-Ion battery is 14.8V 4AH |
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What types of industries use your product? |
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Pharmaceutical |
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Infection Control |
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Forensic |
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Woodworking |
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Fiberglass |
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Powder Coating |
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General Manufacturing |
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Mold
Abatement |
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Lab/Research |
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Can I use
this for painting?
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Not at this time. A nuisance level OV application is
under development. |
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Is there a version built into a hard hart? |
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Not at this time. A hard hat version is in
development. |
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How can the Director of Sales be reached? |
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Vince Gonzalez can be reached at 800-443-3842,
ext 127. |
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Who is my Customer Service
contact?
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Susan Hurd is the
Customer Service Coordinator.
She can be reached
at:
800-443-3842, ext 109. |
