Tyco Flowhood 5 User Manual

Instructions for Use

ENGLISH 1

Gebrauchsanleitung

DEUTSCH 6

Instructions d’utilisation

FRANÇAIS 11

Flowhood 5

Scott Health & Safety Oy
P.O.BOX 501
FI-65101 Vaasa, Finland
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SALES
Tel. [phone] or 544 or 535
TEKNINEN TUKI JA MYYNTI
Puh. [phone] tai 537
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.scottsafety.com

Ref. No. 009919
Edition A 05/2004

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ENGLISH

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5

2

6 3

7

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1 Pivot arm
2 Face seal
3 Visor (polycarbonate)
4 Exhalation valve disc + seat
5 Helmet shell
6 Brim trim
7 Hose
8 Head harness
a) Headband
b) Crown strap
9 Sweatband

Spare parts Accessories

064297
064513

064295
064505
064296
064515

Hose PU FL3/5/25 (3 pcs)
Visor PC FL5 anti-mist
+ face seal FL5
Visor cover FL5/25 (10 pcs)
Head harness
Exhalation valve disc FL (2 pcs)
Brim trim

063780
064024
063581
063781
062976
063180

Blower device Proflow2, complete
Blower device Proflow2 SC, complete
Blower device Proflow3, complete
Blower device Proflow2 Ex, complete
Blower device Autoflow 120, complete
Blower device Autoflow 120 Ex, complete

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8b

8a

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MARKINGS
Helmet shell

Protector or PSP manufacturer
Tuffmaster II helmet type
Tornado 6 device type
CE CE mark
0121 notified body
TH2 protective performance class
prEN 12941 conforms to European standard
EN 166 conforms to European standard
EN 175 conforms to European standard
EN 397 1996-1 helmet Certification, date and level of protection
50 – 60 cm size

-10 – 50 ºC operating temperature
MM molten metal splashes
L (S) head harness size adjustment

The helmet can be used safely down to -30 ºC and provides electrical protection against up to
1000 V (DC or AC) peak.

Visor frame PSP prEN166 48B CE

PSP manufacturer
prEN166 conforms to European standard
x shade
1 optical class
4 liquid splashes
B medium energy impact
F low energy impact
CE CE mark
0121 certifying body

Visor

PSP manufacturer
S high energy impact
8 non-adherence of molten metals

+30

C

-10

C

Symbols

See Instructions for Use! Recommended storage conditions

(temperature and humidity).

< 75 %

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Helmet Flowhood 5

064286

EC Type-examined by Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut für Arbeitssicherheit, D- 53754 Sankt
Augustin, Germany, ID: 0121.

1. General

o The helmet Flowhood 5 is designed to be used together with a powered blower device and

filters to protect the respiratory system and face against hazardous gases and particles.

o The Flowhood 5 consists of a helmet, a visor and a breathing hose.
o The Flowhood 5 is connected to the blower unit Proflow2, Proflow2 SC, Proflow3, Proflow2 Ex,

Autoflow 120A or Autoflow 120 Ex.

o Air is drawn through particle filters connected to the blower, by an electronically-controlled fan

and led through the breathing hose into the facepiece (airduct). Exhaled air exits through an
exhalation valve found in the lower part of the hood.

2. Limitations of use

2.1 The filtering device must not be used if the environment and contamination are unknown. In

case of doubt, insulating respirators which function independently of the atmosphere must be
used.

2.2 The filtering device must not be used in restricted spaces (e.g. cisterns, tunnels) because of
oxygen deficiency or presence of heavy oxygen-displacing gases (e.g. carbon dioxide).

2.3 The filtering device may be used only if the oxygen content of the air is 18 - 23 vol.%.

2.4 Gas filters do not protect against particles. Similarly, particle filters do not provide protection

against gases or vapours. In case of doubt, use combined filters.

2.5 Normal filtering devices do not protect against certain gases such as CO (carbon monoxide),
CO

(carbon dioxide) and N2 (nitrogen).

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2.6 Particle filters are allowed only for single use if they are applied against radioactive agents, micro­organisms (virus, bacteria, fungi and spores) or enzymes.

2.7 It is likely that adequate protection cannot be guaranteed if the user’s beard, hair, spectacle
frames or clothing intrude into the faceseal.

2.8 When a breathing protector is used in explosive atmospheres, please follow the instructions
given for such areas. The use of Flowhood 5 is permitted when connected to an intrinsically
safe (ex) blower device.

2.9 The blower must be running while using the respirator. If the blower turns off by accident, the
device ceases to function as a respirator, and carbon dioxide levels may instantly rise. This is
considered an abnormal situation.

2.10 At a very intense working pace, the pressure in the facepiece can change into negative pressure
at peak inhalation.

2.11 Conditions -10 °C...+50 °C, relative humidity (RH) under 75 %.

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3. Start-up

See Instructions for Use of the blower device to be used and of the filters. Only use Pro2000 filters.

o Check intactness of helmet and breathing hose.
o Check intactness of visor+face seal.

• Fix the breathing hose of the helmet tightly to the blower device.

• Screw the filters tightly to the blower device.

• Don the blower unit according to its instructions.

• Switch on the blower device, then check adequate air flow (see Instructions for Use of the blower

unit).

• Loosen the headband using the ratchet knob (handwheel), and don the helmet.

• Slip the face seal under the chin.

• Tighten the ratchet knob so that the head harness fits comfortably over the forehead. It may be

necessary to adjust the crown strap to position the visor to the correct height.

• Pull te facepiece back so that it fits

comfortably and securely under the chin and around the

cheeks. The face seal shall fit above the ears and under the head harness.

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The breathing hose trails freely down the back and is not kinked or looped.

4. Maintenance and storage

• Store in a cool and dry place (-10 °C...+30 °C, max. 75 % RH), protected from sunlight and any

impurities.

• Clean with a damp cloth or sponge (be careful not to scratch the visor). Use lukewarm water and

mild detergent (neutral, pH 6-8) (e.g. washing-up liquid). Allow to dry. Do not use solvents (e.g.
acetone, turpentine) or bleaching agents (perborate, percarbonate). Never clean with compressed
air or compressed water.

• Check intactness of visor, helmet and hose, and replace damaged items.

• Recommend replacement after 2 years if in every day use, particularly when used outdoors.

Service life of 5 years when properly stored.

• Only use original spare parts.

Replacing the breathing hose

• Unscrew the old hose from the airduct and screw in the new one.

Replacing the visor

• Release the elastic loops from the head harness. Tilt the visor fully up until the visor is released

from pivot arm. Pull the exhalation valve from the face seal and fit it to the new visor’s face seal.

• Check that the face seal is fully located arount the valve body. Locate the visor in the pivot arms

in a tilted-up attitude, then tilt down to clip into place.