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The Respirex Flo-Pod™ suit forms part of a modular
powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) system with
breathing air supplied via a hood mounted Flo-Pod™
turbo unit. The Flo-Pod™ turbo unit must be fitted with
a P3 particulate filter at all times. Please refer to the
user information supplied with the Flo-Pod™ turbo unit
for product specific details.
Important: The Flo-Pod™ suit must only be used in
combination with the Respirex Flo-Pod™ turbo unit, no
other model of turbo unit is compatible.
Note: The Flo-Pod™ turbo unit and/or P3 filters can be
supplied separately from the suit.
All respiratory protective equipment manufactured
by Respirex International Ltd is CE marked and type-
approved to indicate compliance with the European
directive on personal protective equipment (PPE)
89/686/EEC. The Flo-Pod™ system meets the
requirements of EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 (Powered
filtering devices incorporating a helmet or hood).
The above standard specifies the physical performance
requirements of the equipment, i.e. level of respiratory
protection and mechanical strength of component
parts etc.
Always use the Flo-Pod™ system in accordance with
the instructions supplied (including relevant instructions
supplied with the Flo-Pod™ turbo unit and P3 filter).
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Designation
The Flo-Pod™ system (suit, turbo unit and P3 filter)
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is designated as a powered filtering device EN 12941
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TH3P R SL, where:
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TH=powered filtering device incorporating a helmet or
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hood
3= Class (inward leakage 0.2% or less)
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P=Particulate filter
R=Filter suitable for reuse against aerosols (several
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work shifts)
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SL=Solid and liquid aerosols
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The Flo-Pod™ system, as approved to EN 12941 TH3,
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has a UK Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of 40*,
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Nominal Protection Factor (NPF) of 500.
*In accordance with Annex C of EN529:2005.
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Testing
in
demonstrated a Total Inward Leakage in the respiratory
zone of less than 0.01% equating to a NPF of 10,000
(Class 3) for all Flo-Pod™ suits.
Warnings & Limitations
• Only for use by trained, competent personnel.
• Failure to follow all instructions and/or failure to wear
the Flo-Pod™ system during all times of exposure
may be detrimental to the wearer's health.
• Flo-Pod™ suits manufactured from blue laminate
material are designed for single use only, Respirex
cannot guarantee the integrity or performance
characteristics of laminate suits that have seen
multiple use.
• Always seek advice if you are in any doubt as to the
suitability of the Flo-Pod™ system for your particular
working environment. Refer to rear of user instructions
for contact details.
• The Flo-Pod™ system should not be used to provide
respiratory protection against unknown atmospheric
contaminants, or when concentrations of contaminant
are unknown or immediately dangerous to life or
health (IDLH). Use only in atmospheres where the
oxygen content of the air is 18-23 vol.%.
• During use, always ensure that filter inlets and
exhalation valves remain unobstructed.
• At very high work rates the pressure in the Flo-Pod™
system may become negative at peak inhalation flow.
• Leave the contaminated environment and remove the
hood/suit if:
a. Damage occurs to any part of the Flo-Pod™
system
b. Airflow into the suit reduces or ceases, or if
misting of the visor occurs
c. Red LED warning displays/low flow warning sounds
accordance
with
EN1073-1:1998
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