FR3 InService Training

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FR3 In-Service Training

• -Inspection of PAPR
• -Donning Doffing PAPR
• -Cleaning Storage of PAPR

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Hierarchy of Authority
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FR3 -84 (Butyl Rubber)
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FR3 (Tychem)
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Indications for use of a FR3 PAPR with NP5505
canisters

• Respiratory protection against certain organic
  vapors, certain acidic gases, ammonia,
  methylamine, xylene and formaldehyde. Do not
  exceed maximum use concentrations established by
  regulatory standards.
• Use anytime you experience unexplained burning
  sensation of mucous membranes or tearing of eyes.
• Butyl rubber hood is for use in Histology. Tychem
  hood is for use in Bioterrorism situations.

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Instructions for use

• Use this respirator only after receiving proper
  instructions in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR
  1910.134 (b) (3).
• Users must take precautions that the respirator
  is not worn in atmospheres immediately dangerous
  to life and health (IDLH)
• Do not alter, modify or substitute any components
  of the respirator.

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DO NOT USE THIS RESPIRATOR

• In Explosive atmospheres
• In Confined spaces or areas of poor ventilation
• In heat greater than 50 degrees C, (122 degrees
  F).
• Where sparks or flames can contact the respirator

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Leave the area immediately and, when in a safe
area, remove the respirator if

• Dizziness occurs
• Breathing becomes restricted or difficult
• Any sign of wearer distress occurs
• You smell or taste any odor or contaminant
• You experience an irritation of any kind
• Airflow falls below a minimum level, or stops, or
  the faceshield fogs up and does not clear

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Inspect the Respirator (for alkaline versions)

• Make sure 6 high capacity alkaline D cell
  batteries are loaded in the battery case

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Canister connection to blower assembly

• Remove the black cap and the white plug from the
  canisters.
• Set plug and cap aside
• Attach all 3 canisters to the blower assembly by
  turning clockwise.

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Test airflowDo not use the respirator if the
airflow is not sufficient

• Test for airflow using the airflow indicator on
  the opening of the blower assembly.
• Make sure the ball rises above the FR3 line.
• If the airflow indicator does not rise to the
  correct level of the tube, replace the batteries
  and retest.
• If there is still no airflow, replace the
  canisters and retest.

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Inspection of hood and breathing tube

• Inspect the hood and breathing tube for holes,
  kinks or twists before donning.

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Installing the belt

• Slide the belt through the loops on the side of
  the blower housing

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Attaching breathing tube

• Check that the breathing tube is securely
  attached to the tube on the hood with the clamp
  provided.
• Slide the other end of the breathing tube over
  the outlet of the blower and secure with the
  clamp provided.
• Place belt with blower around waist and adjust
  belt with the blower setting on the small of your
  back.

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Three Adjustment Features

• The first adjustment point is the strap on the
  ratchet headgear that passes from side-to-side
  over the top of the wearers head. Adjust by using
  the two locating pins and the corresponding holes
  so that the headgear is tight across the top and
  side-to-side on the wearers head. Ensure that
  the comfort band is low on the forehead.

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Adjustment Features

• The second adjustment point is the plastic wheel
  at the back of the ratchet headgear. Rotating the
  wheel will increase or decrease the circumference
  of the headband. To do this, push in on the wheel
  and turn counterclockwise tighten or turn
  counterclockwise to loosen the headband. This
  step is taken from the outside after the hood has
  been donned.

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Adjustment Features

• The third adjustment is a chin strap that is
  located on the brim of the ratchet headgear above
  the wearers forehead. This strap can be pulled
  down and worn under the wearers chin as needed
  to prevent the hood from moving when bending over
  or crawling. If the first two adjustments were
  done correctly and the hood does not ride up in
  use there is no need for the use of the chin
  strap,

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Donning the Hood

• Ensure that the first adjustment point has been
  performed as described in the precious section.
• Place the hood over your head. From the outside,
  tighten the ratchet on the headgear until it is
  snug on your head.
• Turn the blower on

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Donning

• The hood should be fully expanded and you should
  not notice any condensation on the faceshield
• If the hood is not fully expanded check the
  breathing tubes for twists or kinks.

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Doffing the Respirator

• Never remove respirator in contaminated area
• When you have reached an uncontaminated area,
  turn the blower off
• Loosen headgear from outside of hood, remove
  hood.
• Disconnect belt and set respirator aside for
  cleaning/sanitizing.

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Cleaning/Sanitizing

• The respirator should be cleaned after each use
  by a designated person or the user. This person
  should receive instruction on proper cleaning
  procedures.
• Take precautions to avoid breathing or touching
  the contaminants on the respirator
• Do not use alcohol, solvents, harsh detergents,
  gasoline, organic-based solvents or chlorinated
  degreasing fluids ( such as trichloroethylene)

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Cleaning

• Return plugs to canisters, keeping canisters
  secure to the blower.
• Using a soft cloth dampened in a mild solution of
  clean , warm water and mild detergent, the
  exterior of the blower, battery pack and
  cartridges should be wiped clean. Let air dry

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Cleaning

• Use a damp sponge in mild detergent solution to
  wipe the exterior surfaces of the hood and
  breathing tube
• Allow them to air dry

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Canister Storage

• The canisters must be removed and stored or
  disposed of in accordance with applicable
  regulations.
• Check with your safety professional to determine
  the correct procedure
• If storing, screw on black cap and keep plugs
  attached.

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Respirator Storage

• Store the respirator only after proper cleaning
• Store to prevent deformations of the respirator
• Store to prevent protect effectively from
  damage , contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme
  temperatures, excessive moisture and damaging
  chemicals.

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Replacing Canisters

• Canisters must be changed in accordance with the
  canister change schedule established in the
  users program
• FR3 canisters should be replaced after each use,
  unless objective information demonstrate that the
  canisters can be stored and used again.
• Canisters must be replaced in sets of three

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Alerting conditions to replace canisters

• The following conditions will alert the wearer
  that the canisters have reached the end of their
  useful life and that they must be replaced, even
  though the schedule replacement interval has not
  been achieved
• One-airflow is reduced because of clogging due to
  filtered particulates
• Two-replace at first trace of odor or taste or
  sign of irritation due to the presence of vapor
  or gas inside respirator