Supplied-air hood

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CHECK:• Clean and intact• Securely connected• Breathing-air quality• Know how to use• Functional check

(if required)

…put on the hood

• Put the waistband (with the regulator) around your waist

• Place the regulator so you can see it (even with the hood on)

• Make sure the large control knob is within easy reach

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…put on the hood

• Connect the hood to the regulator

• Push the hose into the connector until it clicks into place

• Pull on the hose a few times to make sure it is secured

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…put on the hood

>>click<<

• Connect the supply hose to the regulator

• Push the hose connector onto the nipple until it clicks

• Pull on the hose a few times to make sure it is secured

>>click<<

Hood too loose or too tight?• Reach inside the hood• Turn the knob at the back of the

head

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…put on the hood

Hood too high or too low?• Reach inside the hood• Undo the lugs in the sliding

headband• Fit the lugs into more suitable

holes

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…put on the hood

• Tighten the neck strap• Undo the clip and pull the strap• It should feel snug but not

choking

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…put on the hood

• Adjust the airflow with the knob on the regulator

• 150–240 litres/minute• For your safety, air flow cannot be

turned off

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…put on the hood

RULE NUMBER ONE:• Leave the work area

with the hood still on!• Contaminated air may

linger for a long time, even after you stop working.

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…take off the hood

• Unbuckle the neck strap• Grab the top of the

hood with both hands and pull firmly upward and forward

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…take off the hood

…do a functional check

• Make sure the hood and air supply are connected to the regulator

• Air should be flowing into the hood

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…do a functional check

• Turn the regulator down to minimum.

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…do a functional check

• Place hood into test bag• Seal off the bag around

the hose

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…do a functional check

• With the other hand, hold flow tube up vertically

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…do a functional check

• Floating ball should be on or above the lowest line

150 l/min

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…do a functional check

• If the floating ball is not on or above the line, shake it a few times and make sure the tube is completely vertical

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…do a functional check

• If functional check is unsuccessful, call supervisor

• Do not use the hood

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…undo the hose connectors

• Push hose connectors further together

• Draw back locking cuff

• Pull apart

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…clean the hood

Normal cleaning:• Mild detergent• Warm water• Soft cloth or sponge

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…clean the hood

Heavy cleaning:• Use white spirits or

similar de-greasing agent

• Then wash away solvent with warm soapy water

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