MSA
OptimAir® 6A
PAPR The OptimAir 6A Powered Air-Purifying
Respirator (PAPR) provides respiratory protection by
filtering contaminants from ambient
air and providing air flow to either a facepiece or hood. Meets
or exceeds NIOSH standards for air flow when used with HEPA
filters.
The
versatile OptimAir 6A PAPR can be equipped with a wide variety
of different cartridges
to provide protection against
particulates, toxic gases & vapors, or a combination of
these hazards. The system is ideal for first responders, law
enforcement, hazardous materials clean-up, asbestos & lead
paint abatement, chemical processing & nuclear facilities
work
Features a
wide variety of cartidges including CBA/RCA cartridges intendedfor
military or domestic preparedness use. 1,500 hour
brush-type motor in motor/blower module and maintenance-free
lithium battery with 10-year shelf life assure years of reliable
use. Optional rechargeable NiCd battery. The perfect choice
for persons with beards or problems sealing a mask. NIOSH/MSHA
approvals
• CBA/RCA
Optifilter Cardridges are ideal for domestic preparedness applications,
use by law enforcement & first responders.
• Type HE OptiFilter XL Cartridges are HEPA (P100) filters designed for
protection against particulates, dusts, fumes, mists & aerosols.
• Type HE Sparkfoe OptiFilters are HEPA filters with a special louvered
cover that makes them resistant to sparks or molten metal
OptiFilter
HC (CBA/RCA/C2A1) NBC Multi Gas filter
for Health Care / FR
† - Cannot
be used on PAPR’s equipped with loose fitting Tyvek Hood
The
OptimAir 6A is designed to provide air flow in excess of the
NIOSH required minimum flow rate.
Air pressure in the facepiece or hood is higher than the surrounding
atmosphere, so that in the event of a small leak in the facepiece/hood
seal, air will flow from inside the facepiece or hood to the outside.This
positive facepiece pressure is maintained,even under high work rates.
The constant flow of air also provides a cooling effect to the wearer’s
face.
For
improved worker efficiency, the OptimAir 6A (when equipped with a
tight-fitting
facepiece) permits fast battery changeovers,
even
in contaminated atmospheres. To change batteries, simply remove the
old pack & replace it with a fully charged one. During changeovers,
the respirator functions as a negative-pressure device, providing
continuous protection.
Belt-mounted
motor/blower unit has a highly efficient 4.6v long-life motor & threaded
connectors for quick & easy
attachment of cartridges. The sealed,
rechargeable battery pack is designed to sustain a charge for an entire
eight-hour shift
under most operating
conditions. Each OptimAir 6A PAPR is supplied with a battery charger
that provides a full charge in about 16 hours. A dual-rate charger
that provides faster charging & over-charge protection is also
available. 30” corrugated breathing tube (or a 19” version
when used with a hood) connects the blower unit to the facepiece.
A coupling nut allows for easy detachment & cleaning of the tube,
while a threaded connector on the blower unit further simplifies
removal & cleaning.
The Ultravue
and Millennium full facepiece
masks come in 3 sizes. Ultravue facepieces
come in silicone or Hycar rubber and have a scratch-resistant
polycarbonate lens that provides a wide field of vision. Optional
lens covers provide
even greater scratch resistance. For welding applications, an optional
welder’s adapter integrates with the Ultravue Facepiece for
added eye protection. The Ultravue Facepiece features an inhalation
check valve and an exhalation valve that work together to help prevent
exhaled air from entering the breathing tube and contaminating the
motor/blower assembly. An integral speaking diaphragm provides intelligible
short-range voice communications. The optional ESP
Communications System enables crystal-clear, longer-range, voice
amplification
Tyvek
Hood - The Tyvek hood is designed primarily for workers
with beards and other physical features that might interfere with
the
facial seal of a tight-fitting facepiece. It is available in either
shoulder or waist-length versions. Both feature a knit collar for
comfort. The hood has a high-performance air distribution system
that helps keep the hood lens fog-free. Its disposable outer cover
eliminates the inconvenience and expense of cleaning. For added protection,
the hood can accommodate a hardhat whenever head protection is required.When
a hardhat is not worn a simple hood suspension system securely holds
the hood.
