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If you have any questions regarding the suitability of this product to your task, please contact an occupa-
tional hygienist or call the manufacturer's technical help line for further information. The relevant contact
details can be found on the back of this manual.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Soft Hoods must be used in conjunction with a fully assembled and working Airmax+ system. Without a
fully operational PAPR system, the Soft Hoods offer no respiratory protection to the wearer.
The protective effect of the headpiece may be impaired by:
• high wind velocities/crosswinds
• collars, earpieces or beards tucked under the neck cuff
For a full list of conditions and limitations, please refer to the Airmax+ user instruction section
limitations.
APPROVALS
The Soft Hoods have been designed and manufactured to comply with EU regulation 2016/425 on personal
protective equipment and has been certified according to EN 166:2001 – denoting increased robustness.
When used as part of a complete Airmax+ system, the Soft Hoods complies with
EN 12941:1998+A1:2003+A2:2008 as a TH3 P R SL respiratory protective device.
For a full list of approvals, please refer to the user instructions for the Airmax+ system.
BEFORE USE
Check the hood for any damage, wear or tears. If damaged, dispose and
replace before use.
Remove protective film from the visor.
Attach the hood to the headgear using the following the process:
• Locate the two holes at the back of the hood and slip the headgear's air
intake through the larger hole at the top and the hood circumference
adjuster through the smaller hole at the bottom.
• Locate the clear plastic tabs inside the hood either side of the visor, and the white plastic 'arms' either
side of the headgear. Slide the clear plastic tab into the grip of the white plastic arm.
• Attach disposable comfort bands (if used).
PUTTING ON AND TAKING OFF
Ensure the Airmax+ system is fully assembled properly, switched on and working before putting on (see the
Airmax+ user instruction for further instructions). Do not turn off before taking off. Do not put on/take off
the Soft Hoods in a hazardous area.
Putting on
• Ensure that the blower unit is assembled, hose connected and the device is switched on.
• Loosen the hood circumference adjuster clasp on the rear of the hood.
• Don the assembled headgear/hood and adjust the cape, unrolling the shroud over any other PPE worn.
• Tighten the hood circumference adjuster clasp until comfortable and secure.
Taking off
• Loosen the hood circumference adjuster clasp on the rear of the hood.
• Pull over your head using the loop on top of the hood.
• Turn off the device.
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