CleanAIR CA-1 Lite Light Hoods User Manual

CleanAIR CA-1 Lite Light Hoods

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: CNA-076-R06 Light Headtops
• Material:
  • Hood: Microporous polypropylene
  • Visor: Nylon
  • Product CA-10: Polyethylene laminated
  • Product CA-10G: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
  • Product CA-1 lite, CA-2 lite, CA-1, CA-2: Cellulose propionate

Introduction
All the light hoods presented in this user manual provide respiratory protection and face protection against particles with high speed and low energy impact. The CA-10 hood also provides chemical resistance. The material of CA-10 is resistant to acids, alkalis, and organic substances. If you are unsure about the suitability of the hood for a specific application, consult with the manufacturer or your supplier.

Limitations on Use

1. If the protection foil is damaged, replace it immediately.
2. The hood does not protect against hard shocks, explosions, or corrosive substances.
3. Move to a secure location and take appropriate measures when any of the following occur:
   • Damage to the hood
   • Change of odor in supplied air from the respirator
4. Use certified original filters designed for your powered air purifying respirator only. Replace filters every time you detect a change of odor in supplied air from the respirator.
5. Filters designed for capturing solid and liquid particles (particle filters) do not protect the user against any gases. Filters designed for capturing gases do not protect the user against any particles. In the workplace contaminated with both particles and gases, combined filters must be used.
6. The material of the hood can cause allergic reactions to sensitive persons.
7. Pay attention to check the product before use. Do not use if any part of the product is damaged or compromised.
8. It is necessary to pay more attention to the protection of the product when using a washing machine or a dishwasher! When cleaning with acetone or other solvents, the product may get damaged and may lose protection.

Visor Protective Foils
Hoods are supplied with a foil protecting the visor against damage during handling and transport. The foil is sewn in the hood and it must be removed carefully. A separately supplied foil 0.1 mm thick is designated to protect the shields of these hoods after the removal of the original foil. To attach it to the shield, the foil is provided with self-adhesive tapes on the sides.

Headband Adjustments

1. Set the depth of the headgear by resetting the top headband. The ideal position of the headgear is where the sweatband sits slightly above the level of the eyebrows.
2. Set the headgear so that it fits firmly on your head.

Storage and Shelf Life
Store the product in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Follow the recommended shelf life indicated on the packaging or in the user manual.

Warranty
The warranty ensures that you will receive a replacement if a product has any manufacturing or material defects that appear within 12 months of the date of purchase. The warranty claim must be reported to the sales department/retailer. At the same time, proof of purchase must be submitted (i.e. an invoice or certificate of delivery). The warranty can only be acknowledged if no interventions into the hood have been made.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use the hood for protection against corrosive substances?
  A: No, the hood does not protect against corrosive substances.

• Q: How often should I replace the filters?
  A: Replace filters every time you detect a change of odor in supplied air from the respirator.

• Q: Can the hood cause allergic reactions?
  A: The material of the hood can cause allergic reactions to sensitive persons.

• Q: Can I clean the hood with acetone or other solvents?
  A: No, when cleaning with acetone or other solvents, the product may get damaged and may lose protection.

Important
For your own safety please read and remember the following instructions be- fore use. If you have any questions, please contact the manufacturer or your distributor. Keep the manual for future reference.

Introduction

CleanAIR® is a personal respiratory protection system based on the principle of creating an overpressure of filtered air in the breathing zone. The respirator filters the air taken from the surrounding environment and then delivers it into the protective hood. The overpressure prevents contaminants from entering the breathing zone. This mild overpressure ensures the wearer’s comfort, even with long-term use. Breathing remains easy because the user does not have to overcome the resistance of the filter. The head piece can also be used with the Pressure Flow Master system, which operates on the principle of supplying air from locations with clean air.

All the light hoods presented in this user manual provide respiratory protection and face protection against particles with high speed and low energy impact. In addition, the CA-10 hood also provides chemical resistance. The material of CA-10 is resistant to acids, alkalis, and organic substances. If not sure about the suitability of the hood for a specific application, consult with the manufacturer or your supplier!

Limitations on use

1. Never use the hood in the following environments and under the following conditions:
   • If oxygen concentration in the environment is lower than 17 %.
   • In oxygen-enriched environments.
   • In environments where the user lacks knowledge about the type of dangerous substances and their concentration.
   • In environments that represent an immediate danger to life and health.
2. If the protection foil is damaged, replace it immediately.
3. The hood does not protect against hard shocks, explosions or corrosive substances.
4. Move to a secure location and take appropriate measures when any of the following problems occur while using the hood:
   • If you feel a significant increase in breathing resistance or any other problems with breathing.
   • If you experience stench, irritation or an unpleasant taste while breathing.
   • If you feel unwell or experience nausea.
5. Use certified original filters designed for your powered air-purifying respiration only. Replace filters every time you detect the change of odor in sup-plied air from the respirator.
6. Filters designed for capturing solid and liquid particles (particle filters) do not protect the user against any gases. Filters designed for capturing gases do not protect the user against any particles. In the workplace contaminated with both particles and gases, combined filters must be used.
7. The material of the hood can cause allergic reactions to sensitive persons.
8. Pay attention to checking the product before use. Do not use, if any part of the system is damaged.
9. Don’t put the hood on a hot surface.
10. This product is intended for use in environments with a temperature range of 0 °C to + 60 °C with relative humidity of 20 – 95 % Rh.

Cleaning and maintenance

The lifetime of the hood and visors is influenced by many factors such as cold, heat, chemicals, sunlight, or incorrect use. The hood should be checked on a daily basis of possible damage of its inside or outside the structure. Careful use and correct maintenance of the protective hood enhance operating life and improve your safety!

Checking before use:
Inspect that every part of the hood is undamaged and installed correctly.

Cleaning:

• After each work shift, clean the head section, check individual parts, and replace damaged parts.
• Cleaning must be performed in a room with sufficient ventilation. Avoid inhalation of harmful contaminants settled on individual parts!
• For cleaning, use lukewarm water with soap or another non-abrasive deter-gent, and a soft brush (It is not recommended to use other cleaning agents or solvents).
• After cleaning individual parts with a damp cloth, it is necessary to rub them dry or let them dry at room temperature.
• For care about the visors and plastic parts is recommended to use the Clea-nAIR® ®klar-pilot Fluids.

It is necessary to pay more attention to the protection of the product when using a washing machine or a dishwasher! When cleaning with acetone or other solvents the product may get damaged and may lose protection.

Visor protective foils
Hoods are supplied with a foil protecting the visor against damage during han- dling and transport. The foil is sewn in the hood and it must be removed carefully.
A separately supplied foil 0,1 mm thick is designated to protect the shields of these hoods after the removal of original foil. To attach it to the shield, the foil is provided with self-adhesive tapes on the sides.

Protective foil replacement:

• Peel off the old foil, wipe the hood visor with a damp cloth to remove the impurities from it.
• Remove the protective paper from the self-adhesive tape and stick the foil on the shield.

Headband adjustments

1. Set the depth of the headgear by resetting the top headband. The ideal position of the headgear is where the sweatband sits slightly above the level of the eyebrows.
2. Set the headgear so that it fits firmly on your head:
   • VariGEAR: by turning the rear wheel.
   • Basic headgear: resetting the front headband.
3. Set the optimal distance between the nose and visor to 2 cm. Reset the position of the rails on both sides of the headgear (see the pictorial annex on the end of the manual).

Materials

Storage and shelf life

Store the hood in a dry and clean place at room temperature, and avoid direct sunlight (temperature range from -10 °C to +55 °C) with a relative humidity between 20 and 95 % Rh).

Warranty

The warranty ensures that you will receive a replacement if a product has any manufacturing or material defects that appear within 12 months of the date of purchase. The warranty claim must be reported to the sales department/retailer. At the same time, proof of purchase must be submitted (i.e. an invoice or certificate of delivery). The warranty can only be acknowledged if no interventions into the hood have been made.

List of products and spare parts

Table 1: Product name and product code

Table 2: List of spare parts

Approved combinations

Product code

| ****

Product description

| Level of protection
---|---|---
300000| AerGO®| TH3
810000| Basic| TH3
820000| Basic 2000 Flow Control| TH3*
510000| Chemical 2F| TH3
51M000| MedicAER| TH3
520000| Chemical 3F| TH3
630000| Pressure| 2A
670000| Pressure Flow Master| 3A

• Basic 2000 Flow Control is compatible with CA-1+ only.

These products are approved in compliance with the following standards

Notified body for the CE approval:

EN 12941 & EN 14594 Occupational Safety Research Institute, v.v.i. Jeruzalémská 1283/9, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic Notified body 1024

• Notified body for the CE approval: EN 166

Institute for Testing and Certification, a.s.

• Třída Tomáše Bati 299, 764 21 Zlín, Czech Republic Notified body 1023
• Declaration of Conformity is available at: https://www.clean-air.cz/doc

Symbols stated on protection visor according to EN 166:

• Does not apply to Short Protective Hood CA-1 lite (720101) and Long Protective Hood CA-2 lite (720201).

Basic headgear assembly

VariGEAR assembly

Setting the proper distance between the nose and visor

MALINA – Safety s.r.o.

• Luční 11 466 01 Jablonec n. Nisou Czech Republic
• Tel. +420 483 356 600
• export@malina-safety.cz
• www.malina-safety.com.

References

• PIPNI s.r.o. - 403 Error Page
• 顺德虏傥装饰设计工程有限公司
• Declaration of Conformity – CleanAIR®

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