The System
The PA30 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) System is supplied in six parts:
- The blower assembly (Part No. PA3H) which includes:
•PA3BU Blower Unit
•PA1DB Belt Assembly
•PA1AFI Air Flow Indicator
The blower unit draws in ambient air through the canisters. The purified air is blown into the wearer’s
hood through the breathing tube. A flow indicator is provided to check that there is an adequate volume
of air available to the wearer prior to use.
- The battery pack (Part No. PA3BP). One or two packs can be used. One fully charged pack will power the
blower for approximately four hours. Two packs will last eight hours.
- The breathing tube (Part No. PA3HPBT).
- The canisters (Part No. PA3NBC) offer protection for most toxic industrial chemicals and chemical
warfare agents. The canisters include High Efficiency particulate filters to protect against biological,
radiological, and other particulate contaminants.
- The hood with headband suspension: 20SICVN Hood, with Taped and Sealed Seams, and press polished vinyl lens
20SICVH Hood, with Taped and Sealed Seams, and press polished vinyl lens for use with Bullard Hard Hat
- The battery charger (Part No. PA3SMC quick charger).