ST-PAPR KIT The ST-PAPR powered air purifying respirator is designed for use in combination with ST53 or ST53SD, it may be switched from filtering mode to SCBA mode when oxygen deficient atmospheres may be encountered. KIT MUST INCLUDE: Blower Assembly (including non-recharable batteries) Microphone Voice Protection Unit (optional) Airflow Indicator Blower/Breathing Hose with Control Wire and Switch Assembly Single Carrier case ST53 Cylinder Strap ST53SD Twin Pouch Carrier Battery Filter Canisters ST-PAPR Harness + Waist Strap 2-CBRNF12CE filter GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is a motor-blower assisted air purifying respirator. It shall be designed for individuals working in environments that are considered not Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (non-IDLH), including atmospheres containing not less than 19.5 % oxygen. 2. Ambient air shall be circulated through two (2) cartridges where airborne contaminants are captured by particulate filter and/or sorbent bed. The cleaned air is sent from the PAPR to the user through a breathing tube that is connected to the user's facepiece via a 40-mm adapter. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS PAPR blower Unit Assembly 1. The PAPR blower unit with cartridges shall be approved for use against CBRN agents by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 2. The blower assembly shall be 'triangular' in shape and is made of a Poyphenylene oixde (PPO) Noryl plastic. The motor-blower unit housing shall be resistant to HD blister agent and G series nerve agent permeation for a minimu of 24 hours. 3. The motor-blower unit body shall consist of an upper and lower housing. Al single EPDM/rubber gasket shall be centrally mounted to protect the internal motor-blower unit from dirt and fluids. 4. The motor-blower unit shall have a recessed On/Off toggle switch to reduce the possibility of unintentionally turning the motor-blower unit on or off. 5. The bottom of the motor-blower unit shall have a cap on each end. One cap shall be a battery cover that unscrews to provide access to the cylindrical battery housing. One end of a polyester cord shall be attached to the battery cover and the other end of the cord attached to the motor-blower unit. The other cap is not to be removed. 6. The PAPR motor-blower unit shall have three 40-mm openings. Two of the openings shall have a 40-mm 'female' thread to accommodate a cartridge or cartridges. At the bottom of each of the female threaded openings shall be a black 40-mm EPDM gasket. At the top of the motor-blower unit there shall be a 40-mm 'male' threaded opening for use as a point of attachment for the breathing tube. 7. The PAPR motor-blower unit shall be designed for mounting on any surface that shall not affect performance. Examples include mounting upright on the waist or upside down on a vest. On either side of the motor-blower unit lower housing is a rectangular opening used for threading the waist belt. 8. The life expectancy of the motor-blower unit shall be a minimum of 1,000 hours. Air Flow The PAPR motor-blower unit shall, with the power switch turned on and a new LiSO2 battery installed, deliver a minimum of 115 liters per minute for 8 hours with 2 cartridges installed. Cartridges The Responder CBRN cartridge shall be contructed as follows: 1. The cartridge shall have a particulate filter internal to the cartridge assembly. 2. The cartridge must be a one-piece permanent assembly with protection for the particulate filter from punctures and/or sparks. 3. The cartridge shall utilize impregnated caron to filter out the required gases and vapors. 4. The cartridge shall attach to the facepiece by hand (no tools), and use a threaded means of attachment. 5. The cartridge shall be minimize interference with the overall facepiece vision. the cartridge external body components shall be black in color. Associated labels are to be located on the cartridge in such a manner as to limit light reflection during clandestine operations. 6. The cartridge must meet or exceed the NIOSH requirements for filtering Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) agents. The PAPR GME Multi-gas HE shall be as follows: 1. The PAPR Multi-gas HE shall be a combination cartridge that contains the P100 filter and also a bed of activated carbon to absorb poison gases and vapors. 2. The cartridge shall be designed to filter out a broad spectrum of agents such as: acid gases including chlorine, sulfur dioxide, and chlorine dioxide, as well as ammonia, formaldehyde, and organic vapors. 3. The cartridge life shall be determined by utilizing a website designed to help users determine cartridge life. http://webapps.msanet.com/cartlife/ 4. This cartridge shall be used for OSHA regulated chemicals in the air above the TLV The Optifilter XL HE shall be as follows: 1. The Optifilter XL Type H filter shall be a HEPA P100 particulate filter determined to be 99.97% efficient against all aerosols, oily and non-oily 2. This filter shall be effective against particulates such as dusts and mists but not poison gases or vapors. 3. This cartridge shall be used for dust filled environments. Battery Requirements The PAPR shall be available with a single lithium sulfur dioxide(LiSO2) primary battery system that shall have a minimum operational time of 8 hours. NO RECHARGABLE BATTERIES. Breathing Tube The breating tube shall be available in 30" or 36" lengths. Waist Belt The PAPR waist belt shall be made of a polyurethane coated nylon material. the surface shall be able to be decontaminated. Airflow Indicator The airflow indicator shall be a mechanical device used to periodically measure the airflow circulating through the blower unit. It shall be made of clear plastic and be cylindrical in shape. It shall be hollow with a metal bar inserted at the top and have a ball on the inside that can move freely. The bottom portion shall have a gasket and shall fit in the opening at the top of the blwer unit. The airflow indicator shall have an external label containing a line and half-circle. This label shall designate the minimum 4-cfm airflow rate required. A belt-mounted nylon fabric drop leg gas mask carrier shall be available. The carrier shall be made of 1000 denier NyTaneon Nylon lined with closed cell foam and be black in color. The carrier shall be 4 inches deep x 10 inches high x 6 1/2 inches wide. The carrier shall have a double snap lid. The carrier shall have two leg straps. Both the belt hanger and the leg straps are fully adjustable and removable. LISO2 BATTERY: Lithium Sulfur Dioxide single use battery for the system listed above. with a 7 hour minimum battery life. No rechargable batteries will be accepted. This order, has a HARD DEADLINE. All items must be received, billed and paid by 12/31/2013.
