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Frequently Asked Questions
Safety & PPE FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Safety & PPE
None of our masks are suitable for abstestos because they cannot be cleaned sufficiently to be free from dust.
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Please refer to our size guide
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During the pre-use check the flow indicator will alert you to either a low battery or a clogged filter. If the battery is charged and the red ball on the flow indicator is still not at the top of the tube, then this suggests the filter needs changing.
The AIR/PRO can be used with grain dust.
The AIR/PRO is suitable when grinding metal.
No the AIR/PRO cannot be used in mining.
The AIR/PRO unit will give the user protection against dust and mold spores. For the sweeping up we would recommend that the filters and head cover-face seal are both changed to stop any cross contamination afterwards.
Soot is burnt coal or coke (carbon) in particulate form and the AIR/PRO filters are suitable for this job.
The N95 masks not medical grade.
No the Airshield cannot be used for paint spraying.
It will provide full eye and face protection from chemical splashes but does not provide respiratory protection from liquid partials and toxic fumes. The AIRSHIELD PRO only provides respiratory protection from solid partials (dust).
The Airshield can be used when powder coating as long as no solvents are used and the level of protection does not exceed 50 parts per million.
Yes you can.
Clean internally and externally daily, visual inspection daily, charge battery pack daily, functional test daily, weekly and monthly. Dust from wood, grain, and cement may suit more frequent replacement of the filters. No filter should be left in the AIR/PRO for more than one month if in daily use or three months if used infrequently. A COSHH maintenance and record card is available on our downloads page.
The Air Stealth Lite only comes complete with one filter or five filters, I would suggest you order more than one of the 5 filter pack this will make shipping more economical.
The visor is made from polycarbonate plastic.
The batteries used are nickel cadmium and providing the charge and discharge cycles are observed the batteries will have no memory effect.
The Airshield battery voltage is 3.6 volt. The battery has three 1.2 volt cells in series. Each cell has a milliampere rating of 950mAh. Spare batteries are available, the part number is AIR/P/4.
The battery charger for the Airshield is 230 volt AC/DC, with an output of 4.35v DC.|The charger is for indoor use only, and is splash protected to IP20. Spare UK chargers can be ordered on part number AIR/5/UK. European chargers are part number AIR/5/EURO.
The face seal should be pulled in towards the face and away from the visor. Do not be overly worried about this. The Airshield is a powered visor and therefore the pressure inside the visor is greater than the exterior so it is not possible for dust to leak into the breathing zone.
No filter should be left in the AIR/PRO for more than one month if in daily use or three months if used infrequently.
The Airshield has been designed so that the air flow passes over the face and over the inside of the visor and is exhaled through the vents rearwards. This ensures there is a flow of air over the face and prevents the visor from misting.
The Airflow indicator supplied with the Air/Pro Max mask is a great tool to show the efficiency of the filter. It depends on how contaminated the environment is that your working in.
Low airflow indicator check Before using the respirator perform a low airflow indicator check:
1. Ensure that the HEPA filter has been installed correctly as shown in Figure 7 on page 15.
2. Activate the respirator with the on/off switch as shown in Figure 9 and perform the following test, noting the LED indicator.
3. Use your hand to block the airflow outlet as shown in Figure 10(2). If the respirator is working correctly the fan will increase in speed.
4. Within approximately 10 seconds the LED indicator will turn from GREEN to RED.
5. The RED LED indicates low airflow.
6. Remove your hand from the air inlet.
7. Switch the respirator off using the on/off switch as shown in Figure 9 to cancel the test.
8. Activate the respirator with the on/off switch once again before use.
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Discolouration of the filter is also a good indication that the filter needs changing.
The Air Stealth Lite only comes with a single filter or the frame with a pack of 5 filters if your looking to do more than one job the frame with the pack of five is the best way to buy the mask.
The Air/Pro will protect against Covid, but the air expelled is not filtered and will not protect the people around you.
The Airflow indicator supplied with the Air/Pro mask is a great tool to show the efficiency of the filter. It depends on how contaminated the enviroment is that your working in. Discolouration of the filter is also a good indication that the filter needs changing.
The airflow for the Air/Pro is 160 - 200 Ltrs min and for the AirPro Max 170-220 Ltrs min, this should reduce how much you would normally sweat.
The Airshield can be used with brick dust and also MDF dust.
The Airshield can be used when cutting and grinding sandstone. The standard filters should be used. The visor overlays should also be fitted to the visor.
Yes, the Airshield can be used when routing fibre glass (GRP).
Definitely do not use white spirit or anything similar as this will result in degrading of polycarbonate and reduction of protection level. Suggest only Isopropyl alcohol or the patient use of your thumb nail to clean off any residual adhesive from the overlays.
The Air/Pro is not suitable for Silica dust but the Air/pro Max is APF40 and is suitable. The half masks, including the Air Stealth & Stealth Lite, are not suitable.
The THP 2 filter covers wood based carcinogenic dusts only.