Sundstrom 200 Glass Visor Full Face Respirator Instructions

200 Glass Visor Full Face
Respirator Instructions

SR 200

200 Glass Visor Full Face Respirator

Full face mask SR 200

General information

Use of a respirator must be part of a respiratory protection program. For advice see EN 529:2005 or AS/NZS 1715:2009. The guidance contained in these standards highlights important aspects of a respiratory protective device program but does not replace national or local regulations.
If you feel uncertain about the selection and care of the equipment, consult your work supervisor or get in touch with the sales outlet. You are also welcome to get in touch with the Technical Service Department at Sundström Safety AB.
1.1 System description
The respirator consists of an outer mask with polycarbonate or laminated glass visor that covers the user’s face, an integrated inner mask with inhalation and exhalation valves that covers the user’s nose, mouth and chin, a head harness with 6 mounting points that hold the respirator in place, and a filter adapter for connecting standard Sundström filters. The inhaled air flows through a filter and inhalation membrane into the inner mask. Part of the air flows past the inside of the visor in order to prevent misting. The exhaled air is discharged from the face piece through two exhalation valves. A wide range of accessories are available. See 2.2 Accessories/Spare parts.

The choice of visor depends on the working environment, work intensity and the required protection factor. The following visor are available for the SR 200:

• Polycarbonate in class 3.
• Laminated glass in class 2.

The SR 200 Full face mask can be used in three different configurations:

• Together with filters from the Sundström filter range.
• Together with fan unit SR 500/SR 500 EX or SR 700.
• Together with compressed air attachment SR  307 which then serves as a breathing apparatus with continuous flow for connection to a compressed air supply.

In addition, the SR 200 is available in a special version – the SR 200 Airline – that is designed for connection to compressed air, but is also provided with filter back-up.
1.2 Applications
The Sundström SR 200 Full face masks provide respiratory and eye protection against airborne pollutants, such as particles, micro-organisms, biochemical substances, gases/vapours and combinations of these substances to a user.
1.3 Warnings/Limitations
Note that there can be national differences in the regulations for use of respiratory protective equipment. The equipment must not be used:

• If you cannot make the mask a tight fit during the fit check.
• If the pollutants are unknown or lack adequate warning properties.
• In environments that are Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH).
• In environments where the ambient air is oxygen enriched air or does not have a normal oxygen content.
• If you find that breathing is difficult.
• If you experience dizziness, nausea or other discomfort.
• If you smell or taste the pollutants.
• If you experience any other noticeable physical effect.
• If you have any hair growth between the skin and facepiece sealing surface such as stubble, beard growth, beard, moustache, or sideburns which cross the respirator surface.
• If scars or other physical characteristics may interfere with a proper fit of the respirator.
• Spectacle frames may also give rise to leakage. Instead of using your ordinary spectacles, have your prescription lenses fitted into the special  Sundström spectacle frame.

Eye-protectors against high-speed particles worn over standard ophthalmic spectacles may transmit impacts, thus creating a hazard to the user.
Caution must be taken when using the equipment in explosive atmospheres. Follow the regulations that may be in force for such conditions.

Parts

2.1 Delivery check
Check that the equipment is complete in ac cordance with the packing list, and undamaged.

Packing list

• Full face mask
• Filter adapter
• Pre-filter
• Pre-filter holder
• Cleaning wipe
• ID-tag
• User instructions

2.2 Accessories / Spare parts
Fig.1.

Item Part
No.| |    Ordering No.
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| Full face mask SR 200 w PC visor| H01-1212
| Full face mask w glass visor| H01-1312
1| PC visor SR 366| R01-1201
1| Laminated glass visor SR 365| T01-1203
2| Mask body| –
3| Upper frame half with screws| R01-1202
4| Head harness, fabric| R01-1203
4| Rubber head harness SR 340| T01-1215
5| Membrane kit| R01-1204
| a) Exhalation membranes, two| –
| b) Valve covers, two| –
| c) Inhalation membranes, three| –
| d) Dowels, two| –
6| Pre-filter holder| R01-0605
7| Pre-filter SR 221| H02-0312
8| Particle filter P3 R, SR 510| H02-1312
9| Gas filter A1, SR 217| H02-2512
9| Gas filter A2, SR 218| H02-2012
9| Gas filter A2AX, SR 298| H02-2412
9| Gas filter ABE1, SR 315| H02-3212
9| Gas filter A2B2E1, SR 294| H02-3312
9| Gas filter K1, SR 316| H02-4212
9| Gas filter K2, SR 295| H02-4312
9| Gas filter ABEK1, SR 297| H02-5312
10| Filter adapter SR 280-3| H02-6512
11| Seal for filter connection| H09-0212
12| Particle filter adapter SR 611| R01-1205
| Protective film SR 343, for plastic visor| T01-1223
| Protective film SR 353, for glass visor| T01-1204
| lenses SR Spectacle frame for corrective| T01-1205
| lenses SR 341, fig. 19   , fig. 19| T01-1201
| Welding Cassette SR 84, fig. 20| T01-1212
| Voice Amplifier SR 324, fig. 21| T01-1217
| Test adapter SR 370, fig. 22| T01-1206
| Storage box SR 344, fig. 23| T01-1214
| Storage bag SR 339-1, fig. 24| H09-0113
| Storage bag SR 339-2, fig. 24| H09-0114
| Carrier strap| R01-1206
| ID-tag SR 368| R09-0101
| Cleaning wipes SR 5226, box of 50*| H09-0401

• Must not be used in potentially explosive atmosphere.

Use

3.1 Installation
3.1.1 Filters
You can identify various filters by the colour and protection designation of the filter label.
Note. A particle filter provides protection only against particles. A gas filter provides protection only against gases/vapours. A combined filter protects against both gases/vapours and particles.
3.1.1.1 Particle filters
The Sundström particle filter traps and holds particles in the filtering media. As the amount of the captured contaminant in the media increases, breathing resistance also increases. Replace the filter after 2 – 4  weeks or sooner if breathing resistance becomes noticeable. Filters are consumables with a limited service life. A filter exposed to strong press or impact or with  visible damage must immediately be scrapped. The Sundström particle filter traps and holds particles in the filtering media. As the amount of the captured contaminant in the media increases, breathing resistance also increases. Replace the filter  after 2 – 4 weeks or sooner if breathing resistance becomes noticeable. Filters are consumables with a limited service life. A filter exposed to strong press or impact or with visible damage must immediately be scrapped.
3.1.1.2 Gas filters
Each gas filter is designed to provide respiratory protection against specific contaminants. A gas filter absorbs and/or adsorbs specific vapours and gases from a contaminated atmosphere. This process continues until the absorbent becomes saturated and allows the contaminant to break through. We recommend that the gas filter/combined filter should be changed in accordance with the results of measurements carried out at the worksite. If this is impossible, change the filter every week or earlier if you can smell or taste the pollutants or if you experience any other discomfort. A filter exposed to strong press or impact or with visible damage must immediately be scrapped.

3.1.1.3 Combined filters
In environments in which both gases and particles occur, such as in spray painting, gas and particle filters must be combined.

• Place the particle filter on top of the cartridge. Grasp both protective elements.
• Squeeze hard until you hear the particle filter snap onto the gas filter. Fig. 1a.
• Place a pre-filter into the pre-filter holder.
• Snap the pre-filter holder on the filter or cartridge.

Note. The particle filter will always be snapped on the gas filter, but the gas filter will not snap onto the particle filter. The gas filter will always be inserted into the respirator.
To separate the combined gas- and particle filter

• Place a coin it in the space between the lower lip of the particle filter and the small tab moulded into the side of the gas filter.
• Push firmly and twist the coin until the filter pops off. Fig 1b.

3.1.1.4 Pre-filter SR 221
The Sundström pre-filter SR  221 is not a protective element and can never be used as primary protection or as a substitute for a particle filter. It is designed to prevent nuisance particles from reaching the filters. This increases the life  span of the primary filter. The pre-filter holder protects the main filter against handling damage.
3.1.2 Compressed air attachment/Fan unit
When the SR 200 with compressed air attachment SR 307 or fan units SR 500/SR 500 EX or SR 700 is used, the user instructions for the relevant equipment must be followed.
3.2 Fit the filter in a mask

• Check that you have selected the right filter and that the use-by date has not been passed. (Specified on the filter and is valid provided that the filter packaging is unopened.)
• Check that the filter is in good condition and intact.
• Fit the filter/combined filter in the mask so that the arrows on the filter point towards the user’s face. Carefully check that the edge of the filter is in the internal groove of the filter mounting all around.
• Fit pre-filter SR 221 in the pre-filter holder and press it into place on the filter.
  See also the user instructions for the relevant filter.

3.3 Inspection before use

• Check that the mask is complete, correctly assembled and thoroughly cleaned.
• Check the mask body, membranes, valve seats and head harness for wear, cuts, cracks, missing parts, and other defects.
• Check that the appropriate filter is intact and installed properly.

3.4 Donning

• Fit the filter.
• Slacken the four elastic straps by moving the strap holders forward, at the same time pulling the straps. Fig. 2.
• Slacken the upper two inelastic straps by opening the buckles.
• Move the head harness upwards, place your chin in the facepiece chin support and pull the head harness over your head. Fig. 3.
• Tension the elastic straps in pairs by pulling the free strap ends towards the rear. Fig. 4.
• Adjust the fit of the mask on your face, so that it fits firmly but comfortably.
• Adjust the lengths of the upper pair of straps and fix by means of the buckles.

Fit check
Use the pre-filter holder to check if the mask is tight.

• Place the pre-filter holder to the filter.

• Put the mask on.

• Place the palm of your hand lightly over the hole on the pre-filter holder to make it tight. Fig. 18.
  NOTE! Do not push so hard that the respirator´s shape is affected.

• Take a deep breath and hold your breath for about 10 s.

If the mask is tight, it will be pressed against your face.
If any leakage is detected, check the inhalation and exhalation valves or adjust the straps of head harness. Repeat the fit check until there is no leakage.
3.5 Doffing
Do not take off the mask until clear of the hazardous area.

• Slacken the four elastic straps in pairs by moving the strap holders forward. The two inelastic straps need not be released. Fig. 5.
• Pull the head harness forward over your head and remove the mask.
  Clean and store the mask as required.

Maintenance

Personnel who are responsible for maintenance of the equipment must be trained and well acquainted with this type of work.

4.1 Cleaning
Sundström cleaning wipes SR 5226 are recommended for daily care. If the mask is heavily soiled, use a warm (up to +40 °C), mild soap solution and a soft brush, followed by rinsing with clean water and drying in air at room temperature. If necessary, spray the mask with 70 % ethanol or isopropanol solution for disinfection. Proceed as follows:

• Remove the adapter and filter.
• Remove the covers for the exhalation valves and remove the membranes (two).
• Remove the inhalation membranes (three).
• Remove the head harness. (Optional – The harness can be washed, but takes extra time to dry.)
• If necessary, remove the visor. See section 4.4.1.
• Clean as described above. Critical areas are the exhalation membranes and the valve seats which must have clean and undamaged contact surfaces.
• Inspect all parts and replace with new parts as necessary.
• Leave the mask to dry, and then assemble it.
  NOTE! Never use solvent for cleaning.

4.2 Storage
The best way to store the mask, clean and dry, is in the Sundstrom storage box SR 344, storage bag SR 339-1 or SR 339-2. Keep it away from direct sunlight or other sources of heat.
4.3 Maintenance schedule
Recommended minimum requirements on maintenance routines so you will be certain that the equipment will always be in usable condition.

| Before use| After use| Annually
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Visual inspection| •| |
Functional check| •| |
Cleaning| | •|
Membrane change| | •
Head harness change| | •

4.4 Change parts
Always use genuine Sundström parts. Do not modify the equipment. The use of non-genuine parts or modification of the equipment may reduce the protective function and put at risk the approvals received by the product.

4.4.1 To change the visor
The visor is mounted in a groove running around the visor opening of the outer mask and is held in place by one upper and one lower frame half.

• Use a 2.5 mm Allen key to remove the two screws holding the frame halves together. Fig. 6.
• Carefully remove the upper frame half. Fig. 7.
• Carefully prise the top part of the mask off the visor, and remove the visor from the lower groove. Take this opportunity to clean the groove, if necessary. Fig. 8, 9.
• Markings are made to show the centres of the visor, frame halves and mask. Press the new visor into the groove, making sure that the centre markings are in line. To make assembly easier, coat the slot with a soap solution or similar liquid.
• Carefully prise the top half of the mask over the visor, and make sure that the visor is in the groove in the mask.
• Prise the upper frame half, making sure that the centre markings are in line. Fig. 10.
• Fit the screws and tighten them alternately until the two halves of the frame are firmly in contact.

Fitting a glass visor
Take great care to ensure that the visor is located accurately so that the centre markings on the visor, frame and mask are in line. This will prevent subjecting the visor to stresses that could lead to its damage. To make assembly easier, it is important that the grooves in the mask and frame should be abundantly coated with a rich soap solution or with a similar liquid.

4.4.2 To change the inhalation membranes
One membrane is in the centre of the inner mask on a fixed dowel.

• Prise off the membrane and fit a new membrane. Fig. 11.
  Two membranes are fitted, i.e. one on each inside of the inner mask. The dowels for these membranes are removable and should be changed whenever the membrane is changed.

• Prise off the membranes and dowels.

• Prise the  new membranes onto the new dowels.

• The membrane should rest on the larger flange, i.e. thread the dowel with the membrane from the inside of the mask, through the valve seat, with the smaller flange first. Fig. 12, 13.

4.4.3 To change the exhalation membranes
The exhalation membranes are mounted on a fixed dowel on the inside of the valve covers on each side of the outer mask. The covers should be changed whenever the membranes are changed.

• Snap the valve covers off the valve seats. Fig. 14
• Prise off the membrane. Fig. 15
• Press the new membranes onto the dowels. Carefully check that the membranes are in contact with the valve seats all round.
• Press the valve covers into place. A clicking sound indicates that the cover has snapped into place.

4.4.4 To change the head harness
The head harness can be ordered as a spare part only as a complete harness.

• Snap the strap holders of the head harness off the mask strap mountings. Fig. 16, 17.
• Check that the straps are not twisted and fit the new head harness.

Technical specification

Size
Manufactured in one size.
Thread
Mask and filter adapter: Rd 40×1/7”. EN 148-1:1999.
Weight
≈ 500 gram.
Materials
The material and pigments of the mask body are approved for exposure to provisions, which minimizes the risk of contact allergies. All plastic parts are marked with material codes and recycling symbols.
Inhalation resistance with Particle filter
≈ 44 Pa at 30 l/min.
Exhalation resistance
≈ 56 Pa at 160 l/min.
Temperature range

• Storage temperature: from -20 to + 40 °C at a relative humidity below 90 %.
• Service temperature: from -10 to +55 °C at a relative humidity below 90 %.
• Service temperature when used together with fan SR 500 EX is -10 to +40 °C

Shelf life
The equipment has a shelf life of ten years from the date of manufacture which can be established by examining the date wheel at the top of the outer mask body.

Key to symbol

| See user instructions
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| Date wheel
| CE approved by INSPEC International B.V.
| Relative humidity
| Temperature range
| Material designation

Approval

The SR 200 with polycarbonate visor is approved in accordance with EN 136:1998, class 3.
The polycarbonate visor has been tested against EN 166:2001, clause 7.2.2, class B.
The SR 200 with glass visor is approved in accordance with EN 136:1998, class 2.
The SR 200 in combination with fan unit SR 500/SR 700 is approved in accordance with EN 12942:1998, class TM3.
The SR 200 in combination with compressed air attachment SR 307 is approved in accordance with EN 14594:2005. The SR 200 in combination with fan unit SR 500 EX is approved in accordance with EN  12942:1998, class TM3, ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and the IECEx scheme.
Class 2 = Full face mask for general use.
Class 3 = Full face mask for special use, ex. smoke diving equipment.
Class B = High speed particles with medium energy impact.
The PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 type approval has been issued by Notified Body 2849. For the ad dress, see the reverse side of the user instructions.
The ATEX type approval certificate have been issued by Notified Body No. 2804, ExVeritas ApS.
The IECEx type approval certificate have been issued by Certification Body: ExVeritas Limited.
The EU declaration of conformity is available at www.srsafety.com

UKCA
UKCA Type-examination in agreement with Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment as brought into UK law and amended have been issued by UK Approved Body No 0194, INSPEC International Ltd, 56 Leslie Hough  Way, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6AJ, United Kingdom.
UK Type-examination in agreement with Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 have been issued by UK Approved Body No 2585, Ex Veritas Limited. The UKCA declaration of conformity is available at www.srsafety.com
Australian StandardsMark
The full face mask SR 200 is tested and certified to comply to AS/NZS 1716:2012. The StandardsMark is issued under licence by SAI Global Pty Limited LIC No. 766 (ACN 108 716 669) (“SAI Global”).
EX-codes:
II 2 G Ex ib IIA T3 Gb (SR 200 with PC visor).
II 2 G Ex ib IIB T3 Gb (SR 200 with glass visor).
II 2 D Ex ib lllC 21 T195°C Db (SR 200 with PC/glass visor).

Key to EX markings
ATEX Explosion protection mark.
II ATEX Equipment group (explosive atmospheres other than mines with fire damp).
2 G ATEX Equipment category (2 = High level of protection for Zone 1, G = Gas).
2 D ATEX Equipment category (2 = High level of protection for Zone 21, D = Dust).
Ex Explosion protected.
ib Type of protection (Intrinsic safety).
IIA Gas group (Propane).
IIB Gas group (Ethylene).
IIIC Dust material group (zone with conductive dust).
T3  Temperature class, gas (maximum surface temperature +200°C).
T195°C Temperature class, dust (maximum surface temperature +195°C).
Gb Equipment Protection Level, gas (high protection).
Db Equipment Protection Level, dust (high protection).

ID-tag • ID-etikett SR 368

• The label can withstand washing and will normally last throughout the life of the mask.
• Fold flap away before writing.
• Seal entry field.
• Insert label half-way.
• Remove protective paper and stick label together.

Filter/Mask Inspection Record

Fit Check Record

The full face mask SR 200 is manufactured within a quality
management system accepted by
Notified Body 2849: INSPEC International B.V.,
Beech avenue 54-62, 1119 PW,
Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands Sundström Safety AB
SE-341 50 Lagan • Sweden
Tel: +46 10 484 87 00
info@srsafety.se • www.srsafety.com
L17-1210 Rev 18 20220509

Documents / Resources

| Sundstrom 200 Glass Visor Full Face Respirator [pdf] Instructions
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