Congratulations on choosing the FreshAir Flow Control respiratory system.
Used correctly, Kemppi products can signicantly 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 specications 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 specications 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.
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Disclaimer
While every eort 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 specication 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.
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 eect can decrease.
• The headpiece must t the user´s face perfectly, only then the
eciency of the system is sucient. The protective eect 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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6FreshAir Flow Control
• 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 dicult 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 certied 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 battery1 pc
2.Belt1 pc
3.Flexi hose1 pc
4.Air ow indicator1 pc
5.Battery charger1 pc
6.Operating manual1 pc
EN
The powered unit FreshAir Flow Control is supplied includin the lter PSL R.
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 sucient 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 airow 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 airow
level.
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8FreshAir Flow Control
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 airow, an acoustic
alarm signal can be heard and the LED diodes display RED in colour. If
possible, the microprocessor automatically reduces the airow to the next
lower level.
When the airow falls below the minimum level, the alarm intensies. 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. If you are using a prelter 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 prelter 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.
2.
3.
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 identied 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:
EN
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.
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
eciency has not decreased. If so, replace the battery.
FaultProbable reasonRecommendation
The blower unit
does not work at all.
Low airow.Blocked air hose or airduct.Check and remove blockage.
Short operating
time.
Battery cannot be
charged.
Battery cannot be
charged suciently.
Entirely discharged battery.
Verify if the blower unit works with
another charged battery.
Faulty motor, circuit board or
connector.
Leakage.Check all seals, connectors and the
Battery is not suciently charged.Charge the battery.
Blocked Filter.Change the lter.
Clogged Filter.Change the lter.
Battery is not charged properly.Charge the battery.
Battery contact is damaged.Replace the battery.
Charger is faulty.Contact your supplier.
Battery is worn out.Replace the battery.
Charge the battery.
If problem persists, replace the
battery.
Contact your supplier.
air hose. Make sure that air cannot
leak through holes or tears.
If problem persists, replace the
battery.
If problem persists, 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
Airow140 – 210 l/min
Weight of the blower unit incl. the lter and battery900 g
Noise level55 – 61 dB
NiMh battery lifetime500 – 700 charging cycles
Charging time10 – 14 hours
Belt size80 – 100 cm
Recommended temperature range10 – 40 °C
Recommended humidity range20 – 80 % Rh
CerticationEN 12 941 TH2
Operation timeSee the following table
Notied 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
Notied Body 1024
at 8 adjustable ow rates
Expected operating time of the blower unit after being fully
charged (hours)
AirflowFilter
min.middlemax.PSL R
X10 h
X6 – 7 h
X4 – 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)
Delta 90 FreshAir with Flow Control(9873066 +
W007513)
FreshAir Flow Control with AlarmComplete packageW007512
P1700
P1701
Spare parts and consumables
FA Battery chargerEuro plugW007485
FA Flow Control Flexi hoseW007487
FA Flow Control Flow indicatorW007488
FA Comfort belt W007489
FA Basic lter2 pcs, standardW007490
FA Flow Control Sealing ringfor lterW007491
FA Flow Control pre-lter10 pcsW007492
FA Battery packNIMH 4.8 V/4.5 AHW007493
FA Basic odour pre-lter10 pcsW007494
FA Flow Control Filter coverW007495
Optional
FA Flexi hose coverW007788
FA Heavy duty comfort beltW007789
FA Head coverW007827
FA Protective neck coverW007828
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