Keyword Search Choose a Category Respirators Powered Air Purifying Respirators Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Supplied Air Systems Escape Breathing Apparatus		Home > Protection > Breathing Protection > Powered Air Purifying Respirators OptimAir 6A (PBAPR102) The OptimAir 6A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) provides respiratory protection by filtering contaminants from ambient air and providing air flow to either a facepiece or hood (with HEPA filters only) at a rate equal to or exceeding National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) standards. The OptimAir 6A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) can be used with an entire family of filters, chemical cartridges and combination cartridges for protection against particulates, toxic gases and vapors or a combination of these hazards. Requiring two filters, the unit is available with full- or half-mask facepiece, or hood. The belt-mounted motor/blower assembly includes an efficient 4.6 volt motor which has a long service life. The motor/blower assembly features threaded connectors for quick easy attachment of OptiFilter cartridges. Applications • Chemical • Hazardous Materials • Nuclear Hazards • Particulate and Dust • Toxic Atmosphere Non-IDLH Approvals and Standards The OptimAir 6A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) with Tyvek hood has approvals from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Filters and cartridges are covered by separate approval. Cartridges must be replaced whenever air flow drops below four cubic feet per minute (115 lpm) with tight-fitting facepieces, six cubic feet per minute (170 lpm) with the Tyvek hood or when the user smells or tastes the contaminant.

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