optrel's swiss air TH3 PAPR system is slim, ergonomic, and light as a feather. The core element of the respiratory system is a ventilated half mask that completely covers the mouth and nose area and constantly supplies it with purified air (according to TH3 standard). Breathing space is created in the mouth and nose area to support the user in breathing and eliminates tiring breathing resistance. In this way, the user is permanently in an "overpressure air system" which permanently protects his airways against contaminated air. The half mask, made of high-tech fabric, is designed so that it can be adapted to the individual due to a freely adjustable headband. This concept eliminates the need for time-consuming fit tests that are common with conventional half masks.
Clean air is supplied through the Y-hose by a miniaturized blower system, which is comfortably carried by the wearing unit on the back. The filter unit is 45 mm narrow and weighs just 550 g. The intelligent control unit completes the system. It can also be used with a construction/industrial helmet, weldCap or without a helmet at all.
Type | swiss air PAPR system, battery powered | Protection Levels | TH3 (EN12941) | Blower Unit | Flow Rates | level 1: min. 100 l/min | level 2: min. 115 l/min |
level 3: min. 130 l/min |
All levels with automatic airflow control (levels are set directly on the fan and can be continuously adjusted via the control panel at the front). |
Material | PA66 GF30 | Fan | High-quality ball beared motor | Fuse | Electronic | Noise | max. 70db (A) | Alarm | optical (with swiss air Control Panel) and audible alarm for low / very low battery, clogged filter, no filter, and low flow | Low battery: alarm period: 3.0s (1.5s on, 1.5s off) |
Filter: alarm period 0.5s (0.25s on, 0.25s off) |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 250 x 170 x 50 mm | Weight | 1,200 g / 42,15 oz (incl. filter, belt, and battery) | Color | Black | Half-Mask | Material | Ripstop textile (98% polyester and 2% polyurethanes | Inlay: Polyurethane foam |
Valves | 2 exhalation valves with silicone membrane | Color | Black | Headband / Neck Band | Material | Neoprene / elastic | Color | Black | Filter Unit | Type | TH3P R SL filter for TH3P System (EU) with pre-filter | Hose | Hose | POM and silicone | Length | 180 mm (elastic, up to 355 mm excl. Y-hose) | Internal diameter | 21 mm | Color | Black | Battery Pack | Type | Li-Ione, rechargeable, 3,6 V / 6,5 Ah / 23.4Wh | Operating time | level 1: 14h | level 2: 12h |
level 3: 8h |
(with new filter at room temperature) |
Type | Li-Ione, rechargeable, 3,6 V / 6,5 Ah / 23.4Wh | Charging time | appr. 6h | Sleep mode | after 3 hours, activation by pressing once, start at second press | Certificates | Standards | EN 12941 | Europe: TH3 |
Australia: P3 |
AS/NZS 1716 |
EAC TP TC 019/2011 |
Notified body | CE 1024 | Scope of Delivery | Blower unit with hose, half-mask, TH3P R SL filter, battery, harness, charger, charging cable user instructions | Warranty | 2 years from date of sales for manufacturing and material defects, no warranty for battery | Note | The optrel SWISS AIR respiratory system may NOT be used in environments where there is an immediate danger to health or life (IDLH), in atmospheres containing less than 17% (Europe) oxygen or where the concentration of toxins is so high that a protection class in excess of TH2 (EU) is required. It is NOT evaluated as an ignition source in flammable or explosive atmospheres. |