SWP Stealth-G User manual
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please read these instructions carefully before using this unit
Failure to comply with the instructions may void your warranty and adversely affect your
health and safety
Grinding Helmet and
PAPR System
Part No. 5044
OPERATORS’ MANUAL
1. INTRODUCTION
The Stealth-G is designed to provide protection when the wearer is working in a contaminated
environment. The system is designed to supply clean air via the blower filter through a breathing
tube to the welding faceshield, so that the user can continue working. It is a combined face and
powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) system for increased safety and comfort during welding.
Please read these instructions carefully before unpacking. For proper use, see User Instructions or
contact your supplier for help.
2. APPROVALS
The system complies with the requirements of PPE Regulation 2016/425 and European Standard
EN 12941: 1998+A2:2008 class TH3 P R S L. The PAPR is designed to provide a supply of filtered
air via a breathing tube to a welding headpiece. The equipment can be used in environments that
requires a class TH3P breathing protection device and protects against particulate contamination.
All components used in this respiratory system must be manufacturer approved parts and must be
used in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
Notified Body:Vyzkumny ustav bezpecnosti prace, v. v. i.,Jeruzalemska 9 ,116 52 PRAHA 1,Country :
Czech Republic (Notified body number 1024).
• The approval is not valid if the product is incorrectly used together with non-approved
parts or components.
• Only the particle filter and pre-filter can be used together with this system. Filters from
other manufacturers should under no circumstances be used.
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3. WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS OF USE
Before each use, inspect the Stealth-G for damage and check it is fully operational and test the air
flow to verify it is providing an adequate volume of air.
Always wear the Stealth-G when working in a contaminated environment and do not remove the
head top or turn off the air filter unit until outside.
If you are not sure about the concentration of pollution, or about equipment performance, ask the
industrial safety engineer.
The manufacturer is not responsible for injury due to the following incorrect use or
incorrect choice of equipment.
WARNING:
This respiratory system should be used by experienced and qualified personnel only.
Before using, ensure you understand that at very high work rates the pressure in the system may
become negative at peak inhalation flow.
Before and during use, be aware of the possibility of looped hoses and/or cables becoming caught
up.
If the system is in the power-off state little or no respiratory protection is to be expected. Leave the
work place and remove the headgear when the system is in the power-off state – a rapid build-up
of carbon dioxide and depletion of oxygen within the hood may occur.
The filters shall only be fitted to the turbo unit and not directly to the helmet/hood.
The user should not confuse the markings on a filter relating to any standard other than EN 12941
with the classification of this device when used with this filter.
DO NOT use Stealth-G:
– With the blower unit switched off.
– In an atmosphere that is immediately hazardous to user hygiene or health and/or has oxygen
content of less than 19.5% or contains unknown substances.
– In an explosive atmosphere.
– In confined spaces or areas of poor ventilation.
– In high winds.
DO NOT:
– Alter or modify in any way.
– Touch any of the moving parts.
– Allow water or other liquids to enter the impeller chamber, the filter or battery compartment.
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4. UNPACKING/ASSEMBLY
Check that correct number of components has been supplied as in FIGURE 1.
Check that the apparatus is complete, undamaged and correctly assembled.
Any damaged or defective parts must be replaced before use.
The package must include:
1. The air fed welding + welding hood
2. The respiratory protection system (turbo unit + filter + waist belt)
3. Lithium-ion battery
4. The tube, its anti-fire cloth and both end fittings
5. The shoulder harness
6. The air flow tester
7. The lithium-ion battery charger
8. The carrying bag
If any of the above components are not included in your kit, please contact the supplier
immediately.
FIGURE 1
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4.1 Filter replacement
4.1.1 Remove the filter cover by pressing
in the latch of the filter cover.
4.1.2 The filter cover is released.
4.1.3 Remove the used filter by lifting it
out from the filter cover.
4.1.4 Remove the pre-filter. 4.1.5 Clean the spark arrestor if
necessary.
The pre-filter and filter expected lifetime is 12 months. When under intensive use,
check the filter cleanliness periodically and if needed, change them more often than
every 12 months.
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4.2 Installing the Battery/Charging
4.2.1 Slide the battery towards the back
of the filtration unit.
4.2.2 Make sure the battery is locked in
position.
4.2.3 The battery can be charged on the filtration unit or separately.
The battery is partially charged when delivered. It must be charged to 100% (4 bars)
before the first use.
It is recommended to charge the batteries to 100% before each use.
The charger must not be used for anything else than it was designed for.
Do not charge the battery in a potentially explosive area. The charger must only be
used indoors.
The charger regulates the charge automatically. Once the battery is fully charged, it
will maintain it at a 100% (floating charge).
The charge time is 3 to 4 hours.
The battery will discharge itself after long storage periods. Always charge the battery if
the device was stored for more than 15 days.
When the battery is new or has been stored for more than 3 months, charge it and
discharge it at least twice in a row to reach the nominal/rated charge capacity.
Battery charge:
1. Connect the battery to the charger. The connector is above the battery.
2. Connect the charger to the mains.
3. The state of charge is displayed via a red LED on the mains charger.
4. Once the charge is finished, the floating charge becomes active; the red LED switches
off and a green LED switches on.
5. Disconnect the charger from the mains (do not keep the charger plugged to the mains if
it is not in use).
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4.3 Installing the respiratory system on the belt
4.3.1 Remove the belt’s release buckle. 4.3.2 Remove the fastening belt from
the waist connector’s 2 belt loops.
4.3.3 Make the fastening belt pass
through the respiratory system’s
2 belt loops.
4.3.4 Position the Velcro®between the
2 loops.
4.3.5 Flip the filtration system and
attach the Velcro®on the belt.
4.3.6 Put the fastening belt back
through the 2 belt loops.
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4.3.7 Put the buckle back.
4.3.8 Attach the harness to the belt’s 4
plastic rings.
4.4.1 Connect the air tube to the
respiratory system and twist it
clockwise to lock its position.
Make sure the belt is securely fastened.
4.4 Connecting the tube
4.4.2 Connect the other end of the tube
to the headgear in the same way.
Check that the respiratory tube is strongly connected. If the tube is damaged, replace it.
All components must be installed/used in accordance with this manual if the
equipment is to offer the specified protection. If any component is missing, or if
anything is not clear, contact the supplier.
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5. BEFORE USE/ FITTING
5.1 Air flow test
5.1.1 Connect the breathing tube to the
turbo unit and twist it clockwise
to lock it.
5.1.2 Insert the flowmeter at the tip of
the tube
5.1.3 Press the ON button and maintain
the tube in a vertical position at
eyes’ height.
5.1.4 The air flow is sufficient if the
marble reaches the minimum flow
level O.
1. The airflow must be tested before use.
2. If the marble cannot reach the minimum flow level, don’t use the system.
Change the filter or the battery and retest the air flow.
5.2 Air flow alarm test
5.2.1 Remove the tube from the helmet
and press the ON button.
5.2.2 Cover the air output with your
hand and wait approximately 15
seconds.
If the alarm does not work, repair or change Respiratory System.
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