GVS Z-Link Respirator Owner’s Manual
- June 12, 2024
- GVS
Table of Contents
Z-L ink® Respirator
Multi-purpose Respiratory Protection
Z-Link Respirator
The Z-Link® is the most versatile multi-purpose respirator on the market,
designed to be resilient in harsh industrial applications, while also
practical to meet the demands of healthcare and life sciences settings. The
Z-Link has been created with your comfort and functionality in mind, ensuring
no matter where you’re working, you’ll be protected for your life’s best
moments.
Visibility has been at the forefront of the Z-Link’s design, boasting a large
visor that enables you to see with exceptional downward and peripheral vision.
This system also combines with a visor that hinges open so you can easily
communicate with your team, as and when necessary.
Fitted with a padded headliner and head suspension system, the Z-Link’s weight
is evenly distributed, relieving you of aches and strains on your neck to
enhance your experience of comfort. Being fully adjustable ensures the
respirator fits securely to all head sizes, maximizing stability and always
moving with your head.
Our innovative design ensures you have a greater range of movement, so you can
focus on your job at hand. The Z-Link is everything you need in a respirator.
The Z-Link is certified to the standards below:
PAPR & SAR TYPE C| S3.19
HEARING PROTECTION
Only in conjunction with 18-533 earmuffs. Z89.1
HARD HAT PROTECTION
Type 1 Class G Z87+
EYE & FACE PROTECTION| Certified Model CSA Z94.3-15 EYE & FACE PROTECTION
Class 7D Respirator Facepiece PROTECTION
DES YEUX ET DU VISAGE Mosque respirotoire closse 7D
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Superior Comfort
The fully adjustable Comfort-Link™ fit system allows for total control of your
sizing through supportive padding and the adjustable 360˚ head band and
ratchet system.
The Z-Link+® has been designed to give you all the freedom and comfort that
you receive with the Z-Link but extends the respirator’s capabilities, giving
you eye protection so you can weld without the need for additional systems.
The Z-Link+ weld visor clips on directly to your main visor so you can
seamlessly weld with optically clear vision, then lift up the visor to check
welds and instantly begin grinding again.
With the large GVS-RPB® ADF lens with a 1/1/1/2 optical quality rating, this
guarantees uniform shading and distortion free vision, while allowing you to
work safely and more comfortably for longer across different angles.
The Z-Link+ is certified to the standards below:
PAPR & SAR TYPE C| S3.19
HEARING PROTECTION
Only in conjunction with 18-533 earmuffs. Z89.1
HARD HAT PROTECTION
Type 1 Class G Z87+
EYE & FACE PROTECTION Z87W
WELDING EYE PROTECTION| Certified Model CSA Z94.3-15 EYE & FACE PROTECTION
Class 7D Respirator Facepiece PROTECTION
DES YEUX ET DU VISAGE Mosque respirotoire closse 7D
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Removable Welding Visor
The Z-Link+ weld visor clips directly onto your main visor, enabling you to
lift up your visor to check welds and to instantly begin grinding.
For extended periods of grinding the visor is easily removed at the hinge
points.
The Radiant Heat kit transforms your Z-Link® respirator into a complete
protective system for high heat environments. Utilizing the Z-Link headtop,
experience unrivaled comfort as heat is deflected away from you and air
continuously circulates throughout the headtop, so you can work safer for
longer.
The Radiant Heat kit features a large, gold coated visor that reflects heat
off you, keeping your body temperature down, while allowing you to see all of
your environment with an uncompromised field of view. With flame resistant and
reflective materials this protects you from sparks and splashes while
providing additional relief from the heat.
Enhance your experience of safety and productivity in high heat environments
by using protection that revolutionizes the way you work, with the Z-Link
Radiant Heat.
The Z-Link Radiant Heat is certified to the standards below:
PAPR & SAR TYPE C| S3.19
HEARING PROTECTION
Only in conjunction with 18-533 earmuffs. Z89.1
HARD HAT PROTECTION
Type 1 Class G Z87+
EYE & FACE PROTECTION| Certified Model CSA Z94.3-15 EYE & FACE PROTECTION
Class 7D Respirator Facepiece PROTECTION
DES YEUX ET DU VISAGE Mosque respirotoire closse 7D
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Shade 5 Protection
The shade 5 visor is great for torching or other applications where flip up
shade 5 protection is needed and attaches to the Z-Link the same as the heat
reflection visor.
Part # 16-075-21
Z-Link+® Respirator with Weld Visor, Zytec® FR
Shoulder Cape and C40 ™ Climate Control Device
- Safety Lens
- SAR Breathing Tube
Part # 16-015-23
Z-Link® Respirator with Tychem®
2000 Shoulder Cape and C40™ Climate Control Device
- Safety Lens
- SAR Breathing Tube
Part # 16-015-11
Z-Link® Respirator with Zytec® FR Face Seal and C40™
Climate Control Device
- Safety Lens
- SAR Breathing Tube
Part # 16-0061
Z-Link Radiant Heat Respirator with Gold Visor and C40 ™
Climate Control Device
- Safety Lens
- Aluminized shoulder cape and top, rear, and breathing tube covers
- SAR Breathing Tube
Part # 16-0036
Z-Link® Respirator with Zytec ® FR Face Seal and HX5 ™ PAPR
- Safety Lens
- PAPR Backpack Assembly
- PAPR Short Breathing Tube
Part # 16-0028
Z-Link® Respirator with Tychem® 2000 Shoulder Cape and PX5 ® PAPR with Multi-
gas Filter
- Safety Lens
- PAPR Waist Belt Assembly
- PAPR Breathing Tube
Part # 16-078-21-FR
Z-Link® + Respirator with Weld Visor, Zytec ® FR Shoulder Cape and PX5 ® PAPR
- Safety Lens
- PAPR Waist Belt Assembly
- PAPR Breathing Tube
Part # 16-018-24-GT
Z-Link® Radiant Heat Respirator with Gold Visor and PX5® PAPR
- Safety Lens
- Aluminized shoulder cape and top, rear, and breathing tube covers
- PAPR Waist Belt Assembly
- PAPR Breathing Tube
Z-Link® Headtops| | Z-Link® Headtops|
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| Part # 16-010-31
Z-Link® Respirator with Zytec ® FR Chin Seal| | Part # 16-010-23
Z-Link® Respirator with Tychem®
4000 Shoulder Cape
| Part # 16-010-12
Z-Link® Respiratorwith Tychem® 2000 Face Seal| | Part # 16-010-21
Z-Link® Respirator with Zytec®
FR Shoulder Cape
| Part # 16-010-11
Z-Link® Respirator with Zytec® FR Face Seal| | Part # 16-010-24
Z-Link® Radiant Heat Respirator Includes aluminized shoulder cape, and
aluminized top cover, rear cover, and breathing tube covers.
Z-Link® Headtops
| Part # 04-852
Tychem ® Breathing Tube Cover Breathing tube not included.| | Part #
16-520-S
Comfort-Fit Side Padding System
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| Part # 04-854
FR Breathing Tube Cover Breathing tube not included.| | Part # 18-533
Quiet-Link ™ Helmet Mounted Earmuffs Includes 18-535 suspension bracket.
| Part # 04-855
Aluminized Breathing Tube Cover Breathing tube not included.| 
| Part #
18-535
Quiet-Link ™ Suspension Brackets
| Part # 04-856
Disposable/Decon Breathing Tube Sleeve (pk 10) Breathing tube not included.| |
Part # 16-670
Z-Link+
®
Weld Visor
Includes 1/1/1/2 ADF Lens.
| Part # 04-872
Short Tychem ® Breathing Tube Cover For backpack assembly,
breathing tube not included.| | Part # 16-676
Z-Link+ Weld Visor with Fixed Lens Frame ®
Includes 16-674, 16-877 and 16-672, ADF lens not included.
| Part # 04-874
Short FR Breathing Tube Cover For backpack assembly, breathing tube not
included.| | Part # 16-724
Aluminized Shoulder Cape
| Part # 04-875
Short Aluminized Breathing Tube Cover For backpack assembly,
breathing tube not included.| | Part # 16-744
Aluminized Top Cover
**| Part # 16-512
Heat Resistant Velcro Fastener Kit| | Part # 16-754**
Aluminized Rear Cover
Z-Link® Accessories
| Part # 16-675-IR5
Radiant Heat IR5 Visor Includes Cover Clip and Retainer Assembly.
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| Part # 16-675-GT
Radiant Heat Gold Visor – Clear Includes Cover Clip and Retainer Assembly.
Part # 16-675-GTIR5
Radiant Heat Gold Visor – IR5 Includes Cover Clip and Retainer Assembly.
| Part # 16-901
Vision-Link™ Helmet Light Kit
Includes 09-510-RAW, 16-918 and 15-839.
| Part # 16-922
Comms-Link ™ In-Helmet Communication System (Non IS) Includes 16-529 and
09-913.
Radio adaptor sold separately.
Z-Link® Consumables
| Part # 04-831
PAPR Breathing Tube| | Part # 16-675-IR5
Replacement IR5 Visor
Includes Cover Clip and
Retainer Assembly.| | Part # 16-872
Welding ADF/Fixed
Shade Impact Lens
(pk 10)
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| Part # 04-833
SAR Breathing Tube| | Part # 16-810
Safety Lens – Clear
Anti-fog/anti scratch.| | Part # 16-872-AL
Welding ADF Impact Lens
– Aluminum Coated
Radiant heat.
| Part # 04-841
Short Breathing Tube
For backpack assembly.| | Part # 16-810-IR5
Safety Lens – IR Tint, Shade 5
Anti scratch.| | Part # 16-873
Welding ADF Rear Lens
(pk 10)
| Part # 13-072 – (1, 1.5, 2 or 2.5)
Ultra Magnifying Lens
Available in 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5.| | Part # 16-810-MT
Safety Lens – Mirror Tint
Anti-fog/anti scratch.| | Part # 16-874
Protective Lens for Aluminum
Coated Impact Lens
(pk 10)
| Part # 16-526
Head Band Brow Pad| | Part # 16-810-ST
Safety Lens – Smoke Tint
Anti-fog/anti scratch.| | Part # 16-877
110×90 Fixed Shade Welding
Lens Adaptor Frame
| Part # 16-675-GT
Replacement Radiant
Heat Gold Visor – Clear
Includes Cover Clip and
Retainer Assembly.| | Part # 16-810-YT
Safety Lens – Yellow Tint
Anti-fog/anti scratch.| | Part # 16-877 – (5, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12)
Fixed Shade Welding Lens
Available in shades 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Part # 16-675-GTIR5
Replacement Radiant
Heat Gold Visor – IR5
Includes Cover Clip and
Retainer Assembly.| | Part # 16-811
Tear-off Lens
(pk 50)| | Part # 16-878
Welding Fixed Shade Rear Lens
(pk 10)
Comms-Link™ Parts Available for Z-Link® , T-Link® and Z4 ®
| Part # 09-913
Push to Talk Button
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| Part # 16-529
Communication Retainer Clip
| Part # 09-930
Motorola Connection Cable – Two-pin
| Part # 09-931
Motorola Connection Cable – Multi-pin
| Part # 09-932
Motorola Connection Cable – Multi-pin
| Part # 09-933
Kenwood Connection Cable – Two-pin
| Part # 09-934
Motorola Connection Cable – Multi-pin
| Part # 09-935
Motorola Connection Cable – Single-pin
Vision-Link™ Parts Available for Z-Link® ,T-Link® and Z4®
| Part # 09-050
Two Bay Battery Charger| | Part # 16-916
Protective Lens
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| Part # 09-055
Lithium Ion Battery| | Part # 16-917
Latch
| Part # 15-839
Jaw Mount – for Z-Link® and Z4® Screw not included.| | Part # 16-918
Jaw Mount – for T-Link® Includes screw.
| Part # 16-910
LED Light Body Assembly Battery and charger not included.| | Part #
16-919
QR Latch Lever
| Part # 16-913
Rear Cowling| | Part # 16-923
Hinge Pin
| Part # 16-915
Cowling Seal| | Part # 16-926
Latch Lever Assembly
Includes 16-919.
Z-Link® Parts
| Part # 16-514
Jaw Assembly Includes screws and 16-515.| | Part # 16-522
Comfort Pad
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| Part # 16-515
Lens Seal
For jaw assembly.| | Part # 16-523
Air Director
| Part # 16-516
Quiet-Link™ Earmuff Bracket Pair, includes screws.| | Part # 16-525
Head Harness Bracket & Air Director
| Part # 16-518
Rear Cape Clip| | Part # 16-527
Comfort-Fit™ Side Padding Frames
| Part # 16-519
Air Inlet Adapter| | Part # 16-528
Comfort-Fit™ Foam Pads – pair.
| Part # 16-520-S
Comfort-Fit™ Side Padding System| | Part # 16-530
Head Harness Ratchet Assembly
| Part # 16-520-T
Fit System| | Part # 16-531
Head Harness Assembly Includes 16-530.
| Part # 16-521
Impact Absorber| | Part # 16-611
Visor
Z-Link® Parts
| Part # 16-616
Pivot Assembly
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| Part # 16-671
Z-Link+® Weld Visor ADF lens not included.
| Part # 16-672
Welding Lens Retainer
| Part # 16-673
Z-Link+® Weld Visor Attachment Clips and Springs
| Part # 16-711
Zytec ® FR Face Seal
| Part # 16-712
Tychem® 2000 Face Seal
| Part # 16-721
Zytec® FR Shoulder Cape
| Part # 16-723
Tychem® 4000 Shoulder Cape
| Part # 16-724
Aluminized Shoulder Cape
| Part # 16-731
Zytec ® FR Chin Seal
| Part # 16-871
GVS-RPB ® ADF ANSI Z87w, 1/1/1/2, CSA Z94.3-15.
| Part # 16-875
Magnifying Lens Holder Assembly
| Part # 16-876
Clip for Weld Lens
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WARNING
PRODUCT SELECTION
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Determine what type of protection is required for your activity.
As applicable, check your workplace safety program, respiratory protection program, and standards and regulations for your activity or industry. -
Check product specifications. Contact GVS-RPB® or check the product instruction manual (downloadable from gvs-rpb.com) for complete specifications, including approvals, standards, and regulations to which the product conforms.
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Make sure you have a complete system. Verify that you have or are purchasing all required components. System requirements are available from GVS-RPB ® or in product instruction manuals.
Selecting inappropriate or incomplete equipment, including the use of counterfeit or non-GVS-RPB ® parts, can result in inadequate protection and will void the NIOSH approval of the entire respirator.
