Kempi FreshAir Flow Control Operating Manual

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FreshAir

Flow Control

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OPERATING MANUAL

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction ......................................................................... 5

1.1 General ...................................................................................... 5

1.2 About FreshAir Flow Control system ....................................... 5

1.3 Manufactured by ...................................................................... 6

2. Preconditions for use ........................................................ 6

3. Unpacking and Assembly ............................................... 7

3.1 Unpacking ................................................................................. 7

3.2 Assembly ................................................................................... 8

4. Usage ...................................................................................... 8

4.1 Inspection before every use .................................................... 8

4.2 Air ow test ............................................................................... 8

4.3 Using the FreshAir Flow Control .............................................. 8

4.4 Checking the battery state ..................................................... 9

4.5 Checking the lter .................................................................. 10

5. Maintenance.......................................................................10

6. Spare parts ..........................................................................10

6.1 About the lters ......................................................................10

6.2 Changing the lter .................................................................11

6.3 About the batteries ...............................................................12

6.4 Charging the battery ..............................................................12

6.5 Changing the battery ............................................................. 13

7. Troubleshooting ...............................................................14

8. Storage .................................................................................15

9. Warranty ...............................................................................15

10. Technical data .................................................................... 16

11. Ordering codes ..................................................................17

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

Congratulations on choosing the FreshAir Flow Control respiratory system.
Used correctly, Kemppi products can signicantly increase the productivity
of your welding, and provide years of economical service.

This operating manual contains important information on the use,
maintenance and safety of your FreshAir Flow Control respiratory system.
The technical specications of the equipment can be found at the end of the
manual.

Please read the operating manual and other instructions carefully before
using the equipment for the rst time.

For more information on Kemppi products, contact Kemppi Oy, consult an
authorised Kemppi dealer, or visit the Kemppi web site at www.kemppi.com.

The specications presented in this manual are subject to change without
prior notice.

Important notes

Items in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimise
damage and personal harm are indicated with the ’NOTE!’ notation. Read
these sections carefully and follow their instructions.

1.2 About FreshAir Flow Control system

FreshAir is a respiratory protective system, which is based on the principle
of circulated pressurized air in the hood. The belt-mounted blower unit
delivers air through a lter and via an air hose into a headpiece. The supply
of ltered air creates positive pressure inside the headpiece, which prevents
the external contaminated air from entering the user’s breathing zone.

The supply of air also ensures the user comfortable breathing without
having to overcome the resistance of lters.

FreshAir Flow Control respiratory system meets the European standard
EN 12941, when used with Beta/Delta 90 FreshAir helmets.

It provides protection against non-toxic and toxic particles, solid and liquid
aerosols.

Disclaimer

While every eort has been made to ensure that the information contained
in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any
errors or omissions. Kemppi reserves the right to change the specication of
the product described at any time without prior notice. Do not copy, record,
reproduce or transmit the contents of this guide without prior written
permission from Kemppi.

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1.3 Manufactured by

Manufactured for and on behalf of Kemppi Oy by:

CleanAir Ltd.

2. PRECONDITIONS FOR USE

FreshAir Flow Control respiratory system can be used for protection against
solid and liquid particles in breathing air in welding and similar processes.
Do not use it against toxic gases and vapours.

Before you can use the system correctly and safely, you must fully
understand all of the following precautions.

• Oxygen concentration in the surrounding area must not drop under
17%.

• Type and concentration of the contaminants in the working place
must be known to the user.

• The FreshAir respiratory system must not be used in unventilated
areas such as tanks, pipes, channels etc.

• The FreshAir respiratory system must not be used in areas with danger
of explosion.

• The respiratory system must only be used with the blower unit
switched on.

• The air ow must be checked before use.

• If the blower unit stops working for any reason, the user must leave

the contaminated area immediately.

• If the blower unit is switched o, the respiratory system gives little or
no respiratory protection. There is also a risk of high concentration of
carbon dioxide (CO₂) and of oxygen reduction inside the headpiece.

NOTE! During a period of really hard work when user’s breathing

becomes very intense, pressure may decrease inside the hood and thus
the protective eect can decrease.

• The headpiece must t the user´s face perfectly, only then the
eciency of the system is sucient. The protective eect of the
complete system is reduced, if the seal of the headpiece is not tted
properly, for example, due to beards or long hair breaking the seal.

• It must be ensured that the air hose does not make a loop and does
not get caught or trapped in the surroundings.

• Respiratory system FreshAir Flow Control is restricted for protection
against solid and liquid particles only. Do not use it against toxic gases
and vapours.

• It is essential to choose the correct type of lter according to the type
of contamination.

• A particle lter must not be used for protection against gases.

• A gas lter must not be used for protection against particles.

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• If the breathing air in the workplace contains both particle and gas
contamination, an adequate combined lter must be used.

• When using lters protecting against gases, which are dicult to
identify by smell or other senses, special rules depending on the
current conditions must be followed.

• Immediately replace the lter(s) as soon as the contaminant can be
smelt.

• Use only original lters certied for the particular respiratory system.

NOTE! If the recommendations stated in this manual are ignored,

the warranty is automatically invalidated and the level of personal
protection may not meet the designated standards.

3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

3.1 Unpacking

Check that the package is complete and that no part has been damaged in
transit or for other reasons.

A package with the complete system including accessories
contains:

1. Blower unit including battery 1 pc

2. Belt 1 pc

3. Flexi hose 1 pc

4. Air ow indicator 1 pc

5. Battery charger 1 pc

6. Operating manual 1 pc

The powered unit FreshAir Flow Control is supplied includin the lter PSL R.

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3.2 Assembly

1. Attach the respiratory unit onto the belt. Make sure that the lter or lters
are tted properly.

2. Connect the air hose to the blower unit via a bayonet connector.

3. Connect the air hose to the headpiece and hand tighten.

4. USAGE

4.1 Inspection before every use

Do the following checks always before you start using the equipment:

• Check that all components are in good condition with no visible
damage. Replace any damaged or worn parts. Carefully examine the
air hose, seals and the facepiece.

• Check that there is a good connection between the air hose and the
headpiece as well as the blower unit

• Ensure that there is sucient air ow as explained in section "Air ow
test".

• Check that the air is supplied through the whole respiratory system
from the blower to the hood.

Fully charge the battery before rst use.

4.2 Air ow test

Before every use, you should conduct an air ow test on the equipment as
follows:

1. Disconnect the air hose from the hood.

2. Cover the disconnected end of the air hose with your hand. The
blower starts to run faster after about 20 seconds, the audible alarm
activates and the LED diodes on the control panel start blinking.

3. Remove your hand . The blower speed should decrease.

If the blower speed does not change, it is necessary to check the unit.

4.3 Using the FreshAir Flow Control

Switch on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF button on the control panel.

The airow can be adjusted by plus and minus buttons (+ and –) from 140 l/
min up to 210 l/min. The number of lit green LED diodes displays the airow
level.

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The unit ensures a constant supply of air. The microprocessor inside the unit
automatically regulates the motor speed to compensate the lter clogging
and the battery state.

If the microprocessor cannot maintain the adjusted airow, an acoustic
alarm signal can be heard and the LED diodes display RED in colour. If
possible, the microprocessor automatically reduces the airow to the next
lower level.

When the airow falls below the minimum level, the alarm intensies. Then
the user must stop working at once and change the lter or recharge/
change the battery.

!

To check the alarm function, perform the air ow test as explained in section

4.2: "Air ow test".

4.4 Checking the battery state

Press and hold the left button (–) for more than 1 second. The more red
coloured LED diodes come on, the higher the remaining battery capacity is.

> 1 s

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4.5 Checking the lter

Press and hold the right button (+) for more than 1 second. The more yellow
LED diodes come on, the more clogged the lter is.

> 1 s

After releasing the buttons, the LED diodes return to the green light state
indicating the current airow.

5. MAINTENANCE

It is recommended to clean the respiratory system after each use. Also
inspect all parts and replace any which are damaged or worn.

• Always clean the respiratory unit in a ventilated room or outside. Be
aware of harmful dust settled on any parts of the unit.

• Never use ammable cleaning liquids or abrasive cleaners!

• The outer surface of the blower unit can be cleaned with a soft cloth

and mild detergent solution. The unit must be completely dry before
assembling the ller and cover.

• Ensure that no water or detergents enter the blower unit!

• The air hose itself, detached from the blower unit and the headpiece,

can be rinsed in clean water.

6. SPARE PARTS

6.1 About the lters

The respiratory power unit is equipped with a high eciency particle lter of
class PSL R.

The lter must be checked regularly and replaced when necessary. See
section 4.2: "Air ow test".

Make sure that the new lter is within its expiry date, unused and not
noticeably damaged.

From the hygienic point of view the maximum working time of a lter is 180
hours and should not be exceeded.

Never clean the lter by any procedure!

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The particle lter can be used with a Pre-lter to prolong the main lter life,
or with an Odor lter which removes unwanted odors.

6.2 Changing the lter

Remove the lter cover:

Have the orange lter cover facing you and do the following:

1. Put your index ngers and middle ngers into the gaps between the

body of the unit and the lter cover on both sides.

2. Rest your thumbs on the top of the orange lter cover.

3. Pull your ngers placed in the gaps outwards lifting the lter cover o

the unit.

NOTE! Never use any tools to uncover the lter.

Remove the lter:

1. Hold, gently rotate and pull away from the main body.

2. Remove any dust with a soft cloth.

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Insert a new lter:

1.

2.

3.

1. If you are using a prelter or an odor lter, place and x it around the
new lter as tightly as possible, sticking the ends together using the
sticky tape located on the ends of the prelter or odor lter.

2. Put the lter back into position using the same rotating motion and
gently push until it ts well onto the body of the unit.

3. Replace the orange lter cover. Ensure you snap the cover into place
on both sides.

6.3 About the batteries

NOTE! Batteries are delivered discharged. All batteries must be charged

before they are used for the rst time. The battery can be charged
separately or on the blower unit.

The charger must not be used for any other purpose than that for which it
was manufactured. Please read the following precautions:

• Do not charge the battery where there is a risk of explosion.

• The battery charger is intended for indoor use only.

• The charger must be protected against damp.

6.4 Charging the battery

1. Check that the voltage of the electrical power supply is correct.

2. Plug the charger into the socket.

3. Connect the battery to the charger. The socket of the battery is
positioned on the back. The charging regime is identied by a red LED
diode light.

4. After charging has been completed, the trickle charging regime is
activated: red LED diode goes out, the green LED diode comes on at
the moment of trickle charging.

5. Disconnect the charger from the power supply.

The charger controls the charging automatically. After the battery has been
charged, the charger switches to the trickle charging regime and keeps the
battery fully charged. A full charging cycle is between 10 and 14 hours.

NOTE! Do not leave the charger in the power supply if not in use !

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6.5 Changing the battery

Remove the battery:

1. Take the blower unit in both hands with the rear side of battery facing
you.

2. Open the battery latch with your thumb. The latch is positioned in the
middle of the battery.

3. Push the battery o the unit using your thumbs.

Mount the new battery:

1. Hold the blower unit in the same position as before.

2. Put the battery on the guide rail and push it back onto the unit until
the latch locks it in the correct positon.

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

If there is a sudden change in air supply while using the FreshAir system, do
the following checks:

• Ensure that all parts of the air-supply system are assembled properly.

• Check the battery and its connector.

• Check if the charger is faulty or malfunctioning (if so, the diodes do

not work).

• Check the lters and their level of contamination.

• Ensure that there are no holes in the air hose.

• Ensure that the hood seal is correctly tted and undamaged.

• Check that after a full recharge, the battery holds it's charge and the

eciency has not decreased. If so, replace the battery.

Fault Probable reason Recommendation

The blower unit
does not work at all.

Entirely discharged battery.
Verify if the blower unit works with
another charged battery.

Charge the battery.
If problem persists, replace the
battery.

Faulty motor, circuit board or
connector.

Contact your supplier.

Low airow. Blocked air hose or airduct. Check and remove blockage.

Leakage. Check all seals, connectors and the

air hose. Make sure that air cannot
leak through holes or tears.

Battery is not suciently charged. Charge the battery.

If problem persists, replace the
battery.

Blocked Filter. Change the lter.

Short operating
time.

Clogged Filter. Change the lter.

Battery is not charged properly. Charge the battery.

If problem persists, replace the
battery.

Battery cannot be
charged.

Battery contact is damaged. Replace the battery.

Charger is faulty. Contact your supplier.

Battery cannot be
charged suciently.

Battery is worn out. Replace the battery.

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8. STORAGE

All parts of a FreshAir system must be stored in an environment with
temperature between 0 – 40 °C and humidity between 20 – 80 % Rh. The
storage life is 2 years for the product if stored in its original unopened
package.

NOTE! Batteries get discharged even if not in use. Therefore for long-

term storage it is highly recommended to charge the NiMH batteries
every 12 months.

9. WARRANTY

There is a 12 month warranty covering production defects and a 6 month
warranty for batteries.

The warranty begins from the date of purchase. The claim must be lodged
with the dealer. The paid invoice or receipt must be produced if claiming on
the warranty.

The claiming procedure will be successful only if there were no changes
made on the blower unit including the battery and charger.

If the damage is caused by not changing a clogged lter in time or using
a lter which has been cleaned by the customer, the claim will not be
processed.

10. TECHNICAL DATA

FreshAir Flow Control

Airow 140 – 210 l/min

at 8 adjustable ow rates

Weight of the blower unit incl. the lter and battery 900 g

Noise level 55 – 61 dB

NiMh battery lifetime 500 – 700 charging cycles

Charging time 10 – 14 hours

Belt size 80 – 100 cm

Recommended temperature range 10 – 40 °C

Recommended humidity range 20 – 80 % Rh

Certication EN 12 941 TH2

Operation time See the following table

Notied body for CE testing:

Výzkumný ústav bezpečnosti práce, v.v.i. – ZL
Testing Laboratory No. 1024
Jeruzalémská 9, 116 52 Praha 1
Authorized Body 235
Notied Body 1024

Expected operating time of the blower unit after being fully
charged (hours)

Airflow Filter

min. middle max. PSL R

X 10 h

X 6 – 7 h

X 4 – 5 h

NOTE! Operating time can be decreased where lters are clogged or the

battery is undercharged.

11. ORDERING CODES

Beta 90 FreshAir with Flow Control (9873065 +

W007513)

P1700

Delta 90 FreshAir with Flow Control (9873066 +

W007513)

P1701

FreshAir Flow Control with Alarm Complete package W007512

Spare parts and consumables

FA Battery charger Euro plug W007485

FA Flow Control Flexi hose W007487

FA Flow Control Flow indicator W007488

FA Comfort belt W007489

FA Basic lter 2 pcs, standard W007490

FA Flow Control Sealing ring for lter W007491

FA Flow Control pre-lter 10 pcs W007492

FA Battery pack NIMH 4.8 V/4.5 AH W007493

FA Basic odour pre-lter 10 pcs W007494

FA Flow Control Filter cover W007495

Optional

FA Flexi hose cover W007788

FA Heavy duty comfort belt W007789

FA Head cover W007827

FA Protective neck cover W007828

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