Centurion max respiratory helmets User's Manual
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1. 20 50 deg C RL 51 62cm 3 2003 Respiratory Protection Type THP1 PAS016 1995 CENTURION SAFETY PRODUCTS LTD POSSIBLE ELECTROSTATIC HAZARD 21 HOWLETT WAY DO NOT CLEAN IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE TH ETFORD NORFOLK IP24 1 HZ U K E E Division of Centurion Safety Products Lid Explanation of Markings Ex Explosion protection EEx Symbol to indicate that the product is in compliance with one or more standards in this series la For intrinsic safety according to EN 50020 Explosion group 0518 SIRA Notified Body Number INTEGRA Helmet Label CENTURION TYPE E1401S EEx ia IIB T3 Ex 1G Manufactured in the EEC by INTEGRA SIRA 02ATEX2019X EEX ia MI Ce Pos sete ne 20 50 deg C RL 51 62cm 3 2003 yy PLT Ly EY fo16 CENTURION SAFETY PRODUCTS LTD POSSIBLE ELECTROSTATIC HAZARD Respiratory Protection Type THP2 PAS016 1995 DO NOT CHARGE OR CLEAN IN HAZARDOUS AREA 21 HOWLETT WAY SEEING BATCH No THETFORD NORFOLK IP24 1HZ UK A DIVISION OF CENTURION SAFETY PRODUCTS LTD HOWLETT WAY THETFORD NORFOLK UK IP24 1HZ CENTURION SAFETY PRODUCTS INTEGRA MSHA MODEL E130ISEWUSA PERMISSIBLE MAX MINER POWERED RESPIRATOR M INERS HELMET APPROVAL No 2G 4106 0 TESTED FOR INTRINSIC SAFETY IN METHANE AIR MIXTURES ONLY WARNINGS Charge battery pack assembly in fresh air only Explanation of Markings As above plus IIB Explosion group 2G 4106 0 Approved Certificate Number MSHA Approval amp Cer2. 20 50 deg C Claimed performance option RL Lateral rigidity STRONGRING MARKINGS Non Intrinsically Safe oo for C 0086 toottt tos Cte rhs Sweatband NAMES OF PARTS LINX Foam Face PEN Seals Helmet Adjustment Pad Chinstrap A P1 version EA WA Cradle Assembly Ear Defender Ring of To Ear Defender Cushion a Oer A ew iS eye Headband cae am Buckle Chinstrap Filter Filter Housing Motor Housing Adjustable Ear Assembly Defender Support Ear Defender Cup Lamp Bracket for Miner Lamp for Miner Visor MAX INTEGRA Fitting Instructions Headband To adjust Adjust the headband by pressing the edge of the headband buckle and opening the headband to its fullest position Then slightly pull the strap through the buckle and place the helmet on your head to test the fit Continue with this by pulling the strap through the buckle further each time until the helmet fits firmly on your head To achieve adequate protection this helmet must fit or be adjusted to the size of the individual wearers head Chinstrap To fit With the ear defenders retracted holding the bracket on end of chinstrap push retainer pip through hole underneath face seal on strongring snap into place Repeat for the other end To adjust Place the helmet on your head and connect the male and female connectors under your chin Pull the loose end of the strap through the fastener unt
3. and charge for a minimum of 12 hours and a maximum of 16 hours do not overcharge Use E345 charger for Integra battery Intrinsically Safe Integra As per Integra use E345 charger Do not charge in an explosive atmosphere Miner Locate cap lamp in battery charging rack and charge for required length of time Visor To remove For the P1 Visor adjust the visor until mid way between the open and closed position Pull the visor off each orange pin located underneath the ear defenders away from the pivot arm de snap and carefully remove the visor from the shell of the helmet For the P2 Visor remove the visor in the same way but firstly remove the black stud from each side of the ear defender surround to release the face seal To replace For the P1 Visor snap the visor onto the pivot arms by pushing it over the orange pins when at the mid way position Check to ensure that the new visor moves freely If not repeat the steps described above For the P2 visor replace the visor in the same way but then secure the material of the face seal to the side face seal flaps found on the side of the ear defender surround using the black studs Foam face seals To remove Pull out white studs located on the ear defender surrounding Remove cradle bracket from strongring and remove complete face seal from cradle and disregard 8 1 The EH1 is for mining applications only and is Category M1 equipment i e may be used irrespective of the presence of
4. explosible concentrations of firedamp 2 The integra is for mining applications and is category M1 equipment i e may be used irrespective of the presence of explosive concentrations of firedamp It is also for non mining applications and is category 1G equipment i e may be used in zones 0 1 and 2 with flammable gases and vapours assigned to apparatus groups IIA amp IIB and with temperature classes T1 T2 amp T3 3 The electrical circuits of the EH1 and Integra are only certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range 20 C to 40 C and should not be used outside this range 4 Only the battery charger recommended by the manufacturer shall be used 5 The equipment has not been assessed as a safety related device as defined by Directive 94 9 EC Article 1 2 and referred to in Annex Il clause 1 5 6 Maintenance shall only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel and where applicable to due electrical aspects of the helmet only replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer shall be used 7 Repair of this equipment shall be carried out by the manufacturer or in accordance with the applicable code of practice 8 The battery pack charger must not be supplied under normal or abnormal conditions from a source of potential with respect to earth in excess of 250Vrms or 250Vdc OTHER MARKING PAS0O16 1995 Product Approval Specification CE CE Approval 0086 BSI Notified Body Number yy Date of Manufacture
5. Martindale MAX RESPIRATORY HELMETS Martindale Centurion Safety Products Ltd 21 Howlett Way Thetford Norfolk IP24 IHZ UK Tel 44 0 1842 754266 Fax 44 0 1842 765590 USER INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE amp MAINTENANCE We have made every effort to ensure that the information given in this catalogue is accurate but our policy of continuous product development means specifications are likely to change and such information is for guidance only Martindale will not accept liability for any loss damage or consequential loss arising from information contained herein Your statutory rights will not be affected Before using your Max helmet it is essential that you study the following instructions Special attention must always be given to the warnings capabilities and maintenance requirements stated herein and to any labelling specific to your model Martindale will accept no liability for damage occurring in connection with unprofessional use and or maintenance of the product including use for the purposes other than those for which it is intended EC type examination by due to failure to observe the instructions given in this manual BSI Product Services Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead Herts HP2 4SQ UK in connection with repairs to the safety product that were not carried out by or on behalf of our Notified body No 0086 All Centurion products are C approved cE 0086 company 002 001 111 01 07 Technic
6. al Specification Products fitted with grey strongrings are Intrinsically safe please see instructions specific to hazardous installations Products fitted with black strongrings are only intended for use in working areas where there is no possibility of explosive concentration of gasses or vapours building up Helmet weight approximate Battery Mounting Battery Type Battery Duration hours Intrinsically Safe Usage areas Size Respiratory Protection EN146 Nominal Protection Factor Part No s Product Options Integra P2 P2 intrinsically Safe Face Protection Head Protection 2 Miner P1 Integra P2 Integra Intrinsically Safe P2 1100g 1250g 1400g external within within waist mounted helmet helmet Lead acid NiMH NiMH Certified to EN50033 12 10 8 Yes No Yes ATEX ATEX Certified to Certified to EN50033 EN50014 EN50014 EN50284 EN50303 EN50020 EN50020 EEx ia IIBT3 1G Non Mining EEx ia I M1 EEx ia I M1 Mining Mining Dust Dust Environments Environments Environments requiring requiring an integrated unit for an integrated use in potentially unit explosive atmospheres All helmets fit head sizes from 51 62 cm THP1 THP2 THP2 10 20 20 E100 E145 E1401S Variations of the basic model are also available Helmets are available with ear defenders but also with ear defenders and Centurion Connect Clips fitted to the side of the shell to enable the user to fit Centurion carriers face screens a
7. ed Ifthe motors are not running send helmet back to your nearest agent or to the manufacturer 10 Ear Protection Meets acoustic performance of EN352 3 Mean attenuation and standard deviation as measured in BS EN 24869 1 Attenuation data FREQUENCY 125 MEAN 13 9 18 1 240 25 2 39 7 274 ATTENUATION STANDARD 3 6 3 7 2 9 4 8 2 8 3 7 3 6 DEVIATION ASSUMED 6 4 6 2 11 1 13 3 21 2 21 4 36 1 PROTECTION H 26dB M 19dB L 14dB SNR 22dB Complete Unit Conforms to PAS 016 Flow rates of 160 180 litres a minute depends on battery and filter status minimum designed flow rate of 130I min Motors are extremely quiet generating a maximum of 65dB Guaranteed for two years Warning Attention Examination and function test of the helmet should be made weekly A thorough visual examination of all parts of the helmet should be made Any defects should be remedied before further use Any helmet with visible damage e g a cracked or pierced shell should be replaced This helmet is made to absorb the energy of a blow by partial destruction or damage to the shell and the harness or protective padding and even though such damage may not be readily apparent any helmet subjected to severe impact should be replaced Any helmet which is two years beyond its manufacturing date should be replaced This helmet should not be modified in any way In the power off state this helmet will offer no respiratory protection and there ma
8. eposition until a comfortable and effective seal is made Ear defenders are supplied in pairs each cushion is designed specifically for the left or right ear lobe ensure the correct cushion is used on each side Face seals P1 Miner System To ensure respiratory effectiveness it is important to form a seal between the visor and your face with the face and visor seals The seal has been manufactured to accommodate the dimensions of an average face It is important that the seal fits as closely as possible to your face Ideally it should be just touching the skin and should be checked prior to each use This device has been designed for use by wearer s with or without spectacles If spectacles are worn beneath the visor in some circumstances impacts may be transmitted through the eye wear enclosed by the visor For the ultimate in respiratory protection the side face seals should 7
9. ikely that certain items may deteriorate in use and may need replacement in the course of a twelve month period or except where stated The helmet has been designed so that tools are not necessary to replace parts Do not use sharp tools to remove any parts of the helmet Filter The filter is disposable and should be changed on a weekly basis after approximately fifty hours of constant use The filter is intended for use in environments containing nuisance or respirable dust hazards only and is limited to solid aerosols or water based aerosols only Water based aerosols are those produced from solutions and or suspicious particulate materials in water such that the only workplace contaminant is attributed to this solid material Headband Cradle The headband and cradle should be removed and replaced in its entirety when replacement is necessary To remove With the ear defender assembly retracted carefully slide the six white plastic retainers from their slots in the body of the helmet see drawing on page 6 The two front retainers need to be separated from the headband and then released from the front of the face seal To replace Take the replacement assembly ensuring that the open side of the headband is towards the rear of the helmet and push the white plastic retainers marked R1 R2 firmly into the empty slots The back of the two front retainers marked F1 F2 need to be first inserted through the two holes in the front
10. il a firm comfortable fit has been achieved Ear Defenders To adjust 1 The ear defenders have been supplied in the inward position push out to the external position Fit the helmet on your head and push the ear defenders inward to cover your ears 2 The ear defender has three width adjustment positions provided by the ear defender support at the back of the helmet the position on receipt will be the outside slot If the ear defenders are too loose simply adjust the ear defender supports to the middle or inside position whichever gives you the best fit To achieve adequate protection this helmet must have the hearing defender adjusted to achieve the same spacing all around between the ear and the seal Should further adjustment be required the ear defender cushion can be re positioned on the ear defender ring in any direction see below If you find that the ear defender is too low on your ear raise the level by fitting the helmet adjustment pad to the cradle see main drawing When correctly adjusted the ear defenders will fit small medium large size range as defined in EN352 3 To seal It is important in order to achieve proper ear defender protection that the ear defender cushion sits securely around your ears When you receive your helmet the cushion will be located centrally around the hollow in the ear defender You may need to move the cushion around the cup to affect the best seal around your ear If so peel off and r
11. nd welding shields for various applications With Ear Defenders With Ear Defenders and Connect Clips E140 E140C E140ISE E140ISEC Withstand impact Class B EN166 Polycarbonate screens will withstand temperatures of up to 190 C EN397 Flow rate testing of your Max helmet Prior to each use of your helmet please check the manufacturers minimum design flow rate using the Max test flow indicator which is provided with your Max helmet The indicator can also be purchased separately part number E305 Full instructions are provided within the test device package If the flow rate is not sufficient ensure that you Check the filter by replacing it with a fresh one Check the battery is fully charged Ifthe flow rate is still insufficient return your helmet to your nearest agent or to the manufacturer It is important that the correct flow rate is achieved when using your Max respiratory unit Note Ensure the helmet is free from visible damage e g holes and cracks etc Use only Martindale replacement parts Martindale Certified Accessories and Replacement Parts List Part No E200 E201 E210 E210L E211 E211L E212 E213 E220 E221 E300 E305 E310 E345 E350 E360 E370 Description Part No Description Filter standard P2 particulate Suitable for Miner P1 Integra P2 amp Integra IS P2 Filter odour P1 Visor anti scratch E225 P1 Long Visor anti scratch E230 P1 Visor anti mist E235 P1 Long Viso
12. of the face seal then attached to the slots on the headband be cut modified to accommodate the spectacle arms This can best be accomplished by cutting the face seal at the required level with a pair of scissors see below To fit Cut away the surplus material until a suitable fit is achieved with scissors Carefully remove only a little at a time as a gap of more than 2mm will seriously reduce the respiratory protection offered by the helmet P2 Integra System P2 Systems are fitted with an elasticated fabric face seal No adjustment of this face seal is necessary or desirable Visor Respiratory System operating method Integra To operate the respiratory system grip the tag at the bottom of the face seal and pull down ina one handed operation The visor in the down position will then trigger the motor and start the air flowing through the helmet The airflow will automatically cease if the visor is not secured in the down position Miner To operate the respiratory system attach the Oldhams cap lamp and battery to the helmet The cap lamp should be fitted to the helmet in the same way as the cap lamp is positioned on the charging rack i e a push twist and turn motion The air flow will commence as soon as the lamp is attached to the helmet To lower the visor simply grip the visor in the centre and pull down in a one handed operation Method of charging battery Integra Locate charger plug into battery socket at rear of helmet
13. r anti mist E240 P2 Visor anti scratch E241 P2 Visor anti mist E245 P1 Head Seal Kit E246 P2 Head and Face Seal Kit Miner Helmet Airflow Test Kit Integra Helmet Airflow Indicator P2 particulate and nuisance odours Suitability as per E200 Headband cradle amp pad kit Hygiene kit for Ear Defenders Pair of Ear Defenders Chinstrap nylon Chinstrap leather Plug cover Reflective kit Oldham cap lamp amp battery certified to EN50033 UK Mining only Charger for all Integra models 10 hour Battery Oldham charger Fuse pack 10 of Fuse resistor link for cap lamp used on Miner helmet Face Seal If the visor face seal becomes torn or damaged in any way you must immediately replace the face seal assembly To fit follow the instructions given for the P1 visor For P2 face seal replacement remove the black stud on either side by griping the face seal behind the stud and pulling away to de snap Carefully peel away the face seal from the visor to detach Velcro Fit your new face seal by placing evenly onto visor Velcro and pressing down to ensure a seal is obtained on the visor Attach each side of the face seal to the ear defender surround by inserting the black stud through the face seal hole and snapping the stud into the hole provided either side below the top white stud Sweatband To remove Lift the sweatband off the retaining pips by stretching until it becomes free To replace Gently stretch the sweatband over
14. the retaining pips locating the pips through holes in the sweatband and taking care not to damage the material Ensure that the new sweatband is securely in place Chinstrap To remove With the ear defenders retracted gently pull one end of the chinstrap until it becomes free Repeat for the other end To replace With the ear defenders retracted holding bracket on end of chinstrap push retainer pip through hole underneath face seal on strongring snap into place Repeat for the other end Cleaning The helmet and all it s parts should only be cleaned with warm water and a soft cloth Do not use organic solvents Do not attempt to clean the filter replace on a weekly basis Do not immerse in water Do not apply paints solvents adhesives or self adhesive labels to the helmet except those approved by the manufacturer Only clean the product in safe areas Storage Store in a clean dry place at an ambient temperature Maximum limits of storage including filters 5 C to 55 C Relative humidity lt 90 Fault Location In the event of a reduction of airflow leave the polluted environment immediately and carry out the following checks The filter is clean undamaged and fitted correctly The face seals are undamaged fitted and are sealing correctly The battery is connected and is fully charged substitution with a new battery may be necessary Any helmet which exhibits visible damage should be replac
15. tification Center Mine Safety and Health Administration To replace Reposition two cradle brackets through the two slots within the forehead section of the face seal Replace the two cradle brackets into the strongring slots at the front of the shell Relocate both sides of the face seal onto the ear defender surrounding with the white studs Locate the front of the headband onto the cradle brackets Make sure that an efficient seal is formed with both visor and ring Note The face seals on the P1 visor are not replaceable The face seals on the P2 visor are replaceable Ear Defender Cup and Ring To remove Free the wires from their location on the body of your safety helmet taking care to remove the front wires last To replace Locate the wires in the appropriate holes on the body of your safety helmet taking care to fit the front wires first Ear Defender Cushion Hearing protector cushions may deteriorate with use and will then need replacement To remove Peel the old cushion away from the cup of the ear defender and discard To replace Remove the protective backing paper from the replacement cushion and carefully locate onto the ear defender cup making sure that the thickest corner of the cushion will sit behind your ear lobe when in use then press firmly into place Maintenance Servicing Only purchase use Centurion Martindale Protection certified replacement parts see replacement parts list at back of manual It is l
16. y be an immediate build up of carbon dioxide this is to be considered an abnormal situation At very high work rates the pressure in the device may become negative at peak inhalation flow At very high wind velocities it is possible that the respiratory protection may not be at its optimum potential This device is only to be used in atmospheres with normal oxygen content Only use intrinsically safe products in explosive atmospheres The Max helmets must not be used in areas with concentrations of gases and vapours above the OEL Occupational Exposure Limit as defined in National Standards or areas with dust concentrations requiring a protection factor of more than that detailed on page 1 Manufacturer s minimum design duration is 8 hours Typical battery duration exceeds this and depends on model used See technical specification on pages 2 3 It is possible that visors may transmit impacts to eye wear enclosed by the visor STRONGRING MARKINGS Intrinsically Safe Instructions specific to hazardous area installations reference European ATEX Directive 94 9 EC Annex II 1 0 6 The following instructions apply to equipment covered by certificate numbers SIRA O2ATEX2019X INTEGRA and SIRA 02ATEX2020X EH1 These instructions relate to compliance with the above Directive only 1 The certification marking is as follows MINER Helmet Label CENTURION TYPE MINER Ex i MI Manufactured in the EEC by SIRA 02ATEX2020X EEX ia CENTUFION
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