Dr ger X plore 8000 Powered Air Purifying Respirator Instructions

: June 16, 2024
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Dr ger X plore 8000 Powered Air Purifying Respirator
Product Information
FAQs
Safety information
Product-specific safety instructions
Conventions in this document
Product Overview
Intended use
Use
Maintenance
Maintenance work
Technical data
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Dr ger X plore 8000 Powered Air Purifying Respirator

Product Information

Specifications

Product Name: X-plore 8000 Helmet
Material: PA66
US Patent No.: D802,117, D788,991
Manufacturer: EI Du Pont de Nemours and Co.
Distributor: RPB Safety, LLC

Description

The X-plore 8000 Helmet is a protective helmet designed for various applications. It features a sturdy shell with a built-in visor and a fixed visor frame. The helmet also includes a chin, neck, or shoulder closure and a hood for added protection.

Functionality

The helmet is designed to provide reliable protection in hazardous environments. Its features include:

Sturdy shell with a built-in visor
Fixed visor frame for stability
Chin, neck, or shoulder closure for a secure fit
Hood for additional protection

Intended Use

The X-plore 8000 Helmet is intended to be used in various industries and applications where head protection is required. It is suitable for use in environments that comply with the following safety standards:

EN 397 (Head Protection)
ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 (Head Protection)
EN 166 (Eye Protection)
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 (Eye Protection)

Usage Instructions

To use the X-plore 8000 Helmet correctly and ensure maximum safety, please follow these instructions:

Step 1: Pre-Use Inspection

Before each use, inspect the helmet for any signs of damage or deterioration. If any damage is detected, the helmet must be replaced.

Step 2: Adjusting the Helmet

Ensure the helmet is properly adjusted to fit your head. Use the adjustable straps and closures to achieve a secure and comfortable fit.

Step 3: Donning the Helmet

Place the helmet on your head, ensuring that the visor is in the correct position and providing clear visibility. Fasten the chin, neck, or shoulder closure securely.

Step 4: Removing the Helmet

To remove the helmet, unfasten the closure and gently lift it off your head.

Step 5: Care and Maintenance

After each use, clean the helmet according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Avoid using substances such as petroleum, paint, adhesives, aerosol sprays, or cleaning agents that may damage the helmet.

FAQs

Q: How often should I replace the helmet?
A: The helmet must be replaced if it is damaged due to severe impact or deterioration.
Q: Can I modify or remove parts of the helmet?
A: No, modifying or removing parts of the helmet can compromise its safety and should not be done. Replace only the complete harness if necessary.
Q: Can the helmet be damaged by certain substances?
A: Yes, substances such as petroleum, paint, adhesives, aerosol sprays, or cleaning agents can seriously damage the helmet. Avoid contact with these substances.

Safety information

General safety instructions

Before using this product, carefully read these instructions for use and those of the associated products.
Strictly follow the instructions for use. The user must fully understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specified in the intended use section of this document.
Do not dispose of the instructions for use. Ensure that they are stored and used appropriately by the user.
Only trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories. Otherwise, the proper functioning of the product may be impaired.
Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with this product.
Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product.

These instructions for use can be downloaded in other languages from the Technical Documentation Database (www.draeger.com/ifu) in electronic form or obtained as a printed copy from Dräger.

Use in areas subject to explosion hazards
Devices or components for use in explosion-hazard areas that have been tested and approved according to national, European or international explosion protection regulations may only be used under the conditions specified in the approval and with consideration of the relevant legal regulations. The devices or components may not be modified in any manner. The use of faulty or incomplete parts is forbidden. The appropriate regulations must be observed at all times when carrying out repairs on these devices or components.

Product-specific safety instructions

X-plore 8000 helmet

Replace the helmet after a severe impact or if damaged.
Do not modify or remove any parts.
Always replace the internal helmet components in full.
The helmet can be damaged by certain substances (e.g. petrol, paint, labels, aerosol spray, cleaning agents).

X-plore 8000 bump cap

This is not an industrial safety helmet.
This bump cap does not provide protection against falling or thrown objects or moving suspended loads.
This bump cap should not be used in place of an industrial safety helmet that complies with EN 397.
This bump cap is designed to absorb the energy of an impact by partially destroying or damaging the bump cap shell or internal helmet components. This damage might not necessarily be visible. Therefore always replace any bump cap after a strong impact.
For adequate protection, this bump cap must fit properly or be adjusted to the user’s head size.
If the original parts of the bump cap are modified or removed, the bump cap will not provide adequate protection.
Do not modify the bump cap to fit parts that are not recommended by Dräger.
Only use paints, solvents, adhesives or self-adhesive labels for the bump cap that are specified in these instructions for use.

Conventions in this document

Meaning of the warning notices
The following warnings are used in this document to alert the user to potential dangers. The meanings of the warning notices are defined as follows:

Typographic conventions

Text

Text that appears in bold designates labelling on the device and the screen.
This triangle symbol in warning notices marks how the danger can be avoided.
This symbol highlights information that makes it easier to use the product.

Trademarks

The following webpage lists the countries in which Dräger’s trademarks are registered: www.draeger.com/trademarks.
The trademarks listed are only registered in certain countries and not necessarily in the country in which this document is published.

Description

Product Overview

(see fold-out page Fig. A, B, C)

Visor shield
Outer visor frame
Inner visor frame
Helmet trim
Fixed visor frame
Sweatband
Mount
Helmet shell
Hard foam shell
Mounting clip
Hose connection
The rear part of the headband with an adjusting wheel
Fixed visor frame
Sweatband
Air outlet
Bump cap shell
Hard foam shell
Mounting clip
Headband
Comfortable padding
Fixed visor frame

Feature description
The facepieces of the Dräger X-plore 8000 series described in these instructions for use include the following products:

Dräger X-plore 8000 helmet with visor
Dräger X-plore 8000 helmet/hood combination
Dräger X-plore 8000 bump cap/hood combination
The facepieces consist of the following components:

The facepieces are connected to a breathing air supply via a hose. The air from the breathing air supply is blown through the air circulation system in front of the user’s face. The resulting overpressure prevents the penetration of ambient air that may contain contaminants. Excess air can escape through the sealing cuff of the facepiece.

Intended use

The facepieces of the Dräger X-plore 8000 series can only be used with Dräger X-plore 8000 series powered air-purifying respirators or Dräger X-plore 9300 series compressed air hose units.

They protect the user from

ambient air containing contaminants,
solid and liquid particles,
impacts.

Facepieces, where the helmet trim or hood is made of Tychem®, are suitable for use in the chemical industry and the oil and gas industry. These facepieces are intended for limited use. They may only be used a second time if they are not damaged. The use must also be acceptable from a hygienic standpoint. Facepieces where the helmet trim or hood is made of Tychem® cannot be cleaned. Facepieces where the helmet trim is made of Zytec® are also suitable for use in welding or other work where the helmet trim may be subjected to high mechanical strain.

Limitations on use
In ambient atmospheres with oxygen deficiency, the facepieces can only be used in combination with a compressed air hose unit, as they do not supply oxygen. When used in combination with a powered air-purifying respirator, the facepieces are not suitable for use in ambient atmospheres with oxygen deficiency. Therefore, do not enter unventilated containers, e.g. pits, ducts, etc. with the Dräger X-plore 8000 facepieces and powered air-purifying respirators!

The following factors can impair the protective effect of the facepieces:

High wind speeds and strong crosswinds.
Earpiece or beards in the sealing cuff area.

NIOSH cautions and limitations
See the Approval Label on the “Notes on Approval” sheet inserted in the Dräger X-plore 8000 user instructions.

Approvals
The Dräger X-plore 8000 helmet with visor is approved according to:

Explanation of type-identifying marking and symbols
The name plate shown is an example. The specifications vary depending on the facepiece

Use

Preconditions for use

The type and concentration of the contaminants must be known. When checking the conditions of use, also pay attention to whether additional protective clothing is required.

Preparation for use
Preparations before first use

Filters can only be connected to the powered air-purifying respirator and not directly to the Dräger X-plore 8000 facepieces.

Adjust the position of the headband (see “Adjust the position of the headband”,).
If necessary, fit earmuffs.
Dräger X-plore 8000 helmet/hood combination or bump cap/hood combination: Attach hood to helmet shell or bump cap shell (see “Replace the hood”,).
If necessary, remove the transport foil from the visor.

Preparations before every use

WARNING

Scratched or damaged visors or hoods can restrict visibility or impair the protective effect!
Replace scratched or damaged visors or hoods.

Filters can only be connected to the blower unit and not directly to the X-plore 8000 facepieces.

Inspect all components of the facepiece for cracks, deformations or other damage, as well as wear and correct fit.
Replace scratched or damaged parts.
If necessary, fit a protective foil.

Put on the facepiece

WARNING
The danger of injury or death!
Putting on the facepiece while the breathing air supply is not correctly connected and switched on can result in injury or death.
Correctly connect and turn on the breathing air supply. Put on in the correct order.

Connect the facepiece to the breathing air supply with the hose.
Turn on the breathing air supply.
Stretch the sealing cuff of the facepiece with your hands.
Put on the facepiece.
Use the adjusting wheel to adjust the headband to fit your head.
Adjust the air outlet to the desired position.
Pull the sealing cuff under your chin and tighten the strap until the sealing cuff fits around your neck.
Dräger X-plore 8000 helmet with visor: Close the visor.
Dräger X-plore 8000 helmet/hood combination or bump cap/hood combination: Insert inner bib into protective clothing. Pull the outer bib over the protective clothing.

During use

WARNING
The danger of injury or death!
If the breathing air supply fails, a build-up of carbon dioxide and oxygen deficiency can quickly occur in the facepiece. Respiratory protection is then no longer provided. There is danger due to oxygen deficiency, CO2 poisoning, and penetration of contaminants from the ambient air!
Leave the danger zone immediately.

WARNING
Insufficient protection after impact!
If the facepiece absorbs the energy of an impact, it can be damaged or destroyed.

Even if damage is not immediately visible, the facepiece must be replaced after a strong impact or shock and must not be used any further.

After use

WARNING
The danger of injury or death!
Danger due to oxygen deficiency, CO2 poisoning, and penetration of contaminants from the ambient air!

Do not turn off the breathing air supply until you have removed the facepiece.
Only remove the facepiece when in a place where the ambient air is no longer contaminated.

Clean the facepiece.
If necessary, maintain the facepiece.

Maintenance

Cleaning and disinfecting

NOTICE
The danger of material damage!
Do not use solvents (e.g., acetone, alcohol) or cleaning agents with abrasive particles for cleaning and disinfecting.

Only apply the described procedures and use the specified cleaning agents and disinfectants. Other agents and procedures, dosages and contact times can damage the product.
Coated visors must not be disinfected as the disinfectant destroys the coating.
Coated visors must not be cleaned mechanically as this damages the coating.
Hoods should not be disinfected as they show damage after a few disinfection cycles.

For information on suitable cleaning agents and disinfectants and their specifications, see document 9100081 at www.draeger.com/IFU.

Manual cleaning
Facepieces where the helmet trim or hood is made of Tychem® cannot be cleaned.

Remove the hood or helmet trim from the facepiece.
X-plore 8000 helmets:
Remove the visor shield.
Prepare a cleaning solution containing water and a cleaning agent. Alternatively, you can use lukewarm soapy water.
Clean the components as follows:
- Clean the helmet trim made of Zytec®, helmet, and bump cap in an immersion bath.
  Rinse with fresh water and wipe dry.
  Allow the comfortable padding and sweatband to dry.
- Clean the visor shield with lukewarm soapy water. Rinse with fresh water.
  Leave to air dry.
If you are disinfecting the helmet trim, sweatband, helmet, or bump cap:
- Prepare a disinfectant bath of water and a disinfecting agent.
- Place the components in the disinfectant bath.
- Rinse the components thoroughly under running water and allow to dry.
Check all components. Cracked or scratched components must be replaced.

All parts can be dried in the air or in a drying cabinet (temperature: max. 60 °C, time: max. 2 h). Keep away from direct sunlight.

Mechanical cleaning
Manually clean helmet trims and visor shields separately. Neither mechanical cleaning nor disinfection are recommended for these parts. High temperatures during cleaning and disinfection put a lot of strain on the materials. Dräger recommends choosing temperatures that are as low as possible (max. 55 °C).

Remove the hood or helmet trim from the facepiece.
X-plore 8000 helmets:
Remove the visor shield.
Load the washer with the helmets and/or bump caps.
Start standard mask program. Adhere to the appropriate parameters depending on the procedure:
- For cleaning without disinfection
- Cleaning phase:
- Duration: 10 to 20 min
- Water temperature: 55 °C
- Detergent concentration: 0.4 % Suma Jade Pur-Eco
- L8
- Rinsing phase:
- 1x with 0.05 % Suma Med Neutral
- For cleaning and disinfection Cleaning and disinfection phase:
- Duration: 10 to 20 min
- Water temperature: 55 °C
- Detergent concentration: 1 % neither Dekonta AF
- Rinsing phase:
- 1x with 0.05-0.1 % neodisher Polyklar
Take helmets and/or bump caps out of the machine.
Check all components. Replace damaged and deformed components, or ones that are stuck together.
If still dirty, rinse the helmet or bump cap again.
If necessary, remove detergent residues on hard plastic parts with a cloth and household dishwashing liquid.
Allow all parts to air-dry or dry them in the drying cabinet (temperature: max. 60 °C, time: max. 2 h). Keep away from direct sunlight.

Maintenance work

Change comfortable padding

Pull the comfortable padding off the hook-and-loop points of the hard foam shell.
Center the new comfortable padding and attach it to the hard foam shell. The longer wing of the comfortable padding must face backwards.

Replace sweatband

Remove the sweatband from the headband.
Wrap a new sweatband around the headband. The open ends face the outside of the helmet shell. Use the hook-loop strap to fix the sweatband in place. Thread the ends of the sweatband through the headband and also fix them with the hook-and-loop strap (see fold-out page, Fig. H).

Adjust the position of the headband

Adjust the width and height of the headband so that the facepiece sits comfortably on the head (see fold-out page, Fig. G):
- To adjust the height, adjust the headband to the same height at the 4 fastening points.
- To adjust the width, slide the headband in the slotted holes. Start with the rear attachment points.
Adjust the distance between the headband and visor (see fold-out page, Fig. E):
- Using a Torx screwdriver (T7), loosen the 2 screws of the mount.
- Move the mount to the desired position and tighten the screws by hand.

Replace the headband

Detach the headband from the helmet shell at the 4 points (see fold-out page, Fig. G).
Press the new headband onto the 4 pins of the helmet shell.

Replace the hard foam shell

Detach the headband from the helmet shell at the 4 points (see fold-out page, Fig. G).
Loosen the 2 screws of the mount and remove the mount (see fold-out page, Fig. E).
Remove the hard foam shell.
Insert the new hard foam shell.
Insert the mount and tighten the screws by hand.
Press the headband onto the 4 pins of the helmet shell.

Replace the hood
Only applies to X-plore 8000 bump cap/hood combinations and X-plore 8000 helmet/hood combinations.

Pull the hood over the helmet shell or bump cap shell so that the front of the helmet shell or bump cap shell is facing the visor of the hood.
Pull the hood over the hose connection.
Attach the visor flaps to the helmet shell or bump cap shell:

Hook the flap onto the mounting clip and click it into place on the other side of the mounting clip (see foldout page, Fig. F).
Repeat step a. with the other flap.

Replace the protective foil

Only applies to X-plore 8000 bump cap/hood combinations and X-plore 8000 helmet/hood combinations.

Remove the old protective foil and adhesive strip.
If necessary, wipe the visor shield with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft cloth.
Align the protective foil and stick it to the visor shield.

Replace the protective foil
Only applies to the X-plore 8000 helmet with a visor.

Detach the outer visor frame from the inner visor frame (see fold-out page, Fig. D).
Remove the old protective foil and adhesive strip.
If necessary, wipe the visor shield with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft cloth.
Centre the protective foil on the inner visor frame and stick it to the visor shield.
Press the outer visor frame onto the inner visor frame.
Make sure that the protective foil slides under the outer visor frame.
Click the outer visor frame into the inner visor frame. The two visor frames must sit flush with each other.

Replace the chin trim
Only applies to the X-plore 8000 helmet with a visor.

Detach the chin trim flaps from the headband (see fold-out page, Fig. M).
Loosen the screws on the fixed visor frame (see fold-out page, Fig. J) and remove the chin trim from the helmet.
Secure the new chin trim to the fixed visor frame using the screws (see the fold-out page, Fig. J). Tighten the screws by hand.
Press the chin trim into the groove of the visor frame.
Hook the chin trim flaps onto the headband (see fold-out page, Fig. M).

Replace neck trim or shoulder trim
Only applies to the X-plore 8000 helmet with a visor.

Detach the hook-and-loop straps and clips in the helmet trim from the helmet (see fold-out page, Fig. L and N).
Loosen the screws on the fixed visor frame (see fold-out page, Fig. J) and remove the helmet trim from the helmet.
Centre the rear seam of the new helmet trim to the hose connection.
Open the visor.
Press the helmet trim into the groove of the helmet and visor frame. The clips must click into place on the helmet (see the fold-out page, Fig. N).
Secure the helmet trim to the fixed visor frame using the screws (see the fold-out page, Fig. J). Tighten the screws by hand.
ull the hook-and-loop straps of the helmet trim through the eyelets in the helmet and close them (see fold-out page, Fig. L).

Replace the visor frame
Only applies to the X-plore 8000 helmet with a visor.

Loosen the screws of the pivot plates in the helmet and remove them with the fastening elements (see fold-out page, Fig. K).
Remove the threaded plug with the spring and blind plug on the outside of the helmet shell.
Remove the visor frame.
If necessary, replace the sealing in the fixed frame.
Place the new visor frame on the helmet shell.
Place the spring on the threaded plug and use it to fix the visor frame on both sides.
Fit the fastening elements and screws. Tighten the screws by hand.
Insert the visor shield.

Replace the visor sealing
Only applies to an X-plore 8000 helmet with a visor.

Pull the sealing out of the fixed visor frame.
Starting at one end, press the new sealing into the groove of the visor frame.

Replace the visor shield
Only applies to an X-plore 8000 helmet with a visor.

Open the visor.
Detach the outer visor frame from the inner visor frame (see fold-out page, Fig. D).
Remove the visor shield from the inner visor frame.
Insert the new visor shield into the inner visor frame (see fold-out page, Fig. I) and fix it to the outer visor frame.
Click the outer visor frame into the inner visor frame. The two visor frames must sit flush with each other.

Transport
Transport the facepiece in its original packaging.

Storage
Store Dräger X-plore 8000 helmets with visors fully assembled in their original packaging. Dräger X-plore 8000 helmet/hood combinations and Dräger X-plore 8000 bump cap/hood combinations can be hung by the hood flap or stored in their original packaging.
Keep all facepieces dry and free of dirt, protect from direct sunlight and thermal radiation. Avoid storing near aggressive substances (such as solvents and fuels).

Disposal
The life span of the facepieces is 3 years if they are used and maintained as described in these instructions for use. The life span of the visor depends on the type of strain. Extreme operating conditions can shorten the life span. Dispose of the product under applicable regulations.