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running. The polycarbonate visor is mounted on a fully adjustable headband to ensure a comfortable fit even when worn for long periods. A soft face seal ensures comfort as well as maintaining positive pressure to seal the visor and prevent debris or contaminated air entering the visor area. The clear visor can be flipped up when not required (i.e. having left the contaminated area) and is fitted with a disposable overlay to protect its surface from abrasion over a longer period. Approval The Airshield is type approved according to European Directive 89/686/EEC by Inspection Certification, notified body number 0194. The approvals being to BS EN166 and BS EN146. BS EN166:1995 - is the harmonised Standard for eye protection (low energy impact). This means that the visor and frame of the Airshield will withstand low energy impact by a high speed foreign object. BS EN146:1992 THP2 - is the harmonised Standard for respiratory protection to Class THP 2. The respiratory protection offered by a respirator is expressed as the Nominal Protection Factor (NPF). A value of NP20 allows no more than one particle in every 20 through. Applications Providing both respiratory and eye protection, the Trend Airshield is ideal for professional and amateur woodworkers, for general woodworking as well as routing, turning, carving, sanding and finishing. It will also prove beneficial to many other industries, hobbies and activities where there is a constant risk of dust inhalation and facial injury. These include agriculture, engineering, pottery/ceramics, building (paint and wood sanding, brick dust, cement and insulation materials), dental laboratories and the aerospace industry. Airshield Features ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ An airflow indicator is supplied to allow testing of the airflow to ensure that the respirator meets the minimum airflow requirement of 140 litres per minute. ■ Accessories Air wipes cleaning wipes for respirator (AIR/WIPE) 4 hour battery (AIR/4) Replacement 240V charger (AIR/5/UK) Replacement THP2 fine filter pack pack of three (AIR/1) Replacement pre-filter pack of three (AIR/2) Autumn 2000 Large pre-filter and main filter for greater particle retention and efficiency Wide visor/frame for good visibility and strength Fully adjustable head frame to suit most crown sizes Floating head-frame pivot assembly for user comfort Well balanced and light weight for ease of use and comfort Incorporates rear comfort pad and sweatband brow deflector Easily accessible switch and battery compartment(s) Flip-up visor for convenience Soft face seal Eight hours continuous use upgrade option Easily replaceable motor/fan assembly Contour fitting visor overlays Pre-Filter Benefits Circulating the air initially through a large pre-filter not only increases the protection and performance of the respirator but also increases the life of the main filter and therefore helps to reduce maintenance and running costs. The pre-filter is an open mesh static filter which attracts dust over a large area, preventing the main filter from clogging more frequently. IP The THP2 main filter snaps easily over the front of the motor housing and is retained by four press studs. Replacement visor overlay clear - pack of ten (AIR/3C) Replacement visor overlay green - pack of ten (AIR/3G) Woodturner’s spare pack 1 off THP2 filter 3 off pre-filters 10 off clear visor overlays 1 off face seal (AIR/WSP) www.trend-uk.com/airshield INProfile 11