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ESAB EPR-X1.1 A1B1E1 & P3 Combined Gas Filter
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Name: ESAB EPR-X1.1 A1B1E1 & P3 Combined Gas Filter
SKU: 0700500914
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The EPR-X1.1 PAPR system’s A1B1E1 gas filtration is designed to address the most common respiratory risks found in industrial welding applications. The filter offers broad welding-class gas filtration when working with certain materials such as stainless or treated steel.

With the integrated P3 particulate filter, installation to the EPR-X1.1 PAPR system is as simple as mounting the standard particulate filter. There is no need to “stack filters” or worry about incorrect assembly or air leakage.

The filter, when mounted to the EPR-X1.1, automatically locks-out all of the blower unit’s speed settings except for the lowest, guaranteeing full life and effectiveness of the gas filter.

A safety professional can help determine the proper change intervals for the gas filter, or otherwise move to a safe location and change the filter as soon as gas is detected through smell or taste.

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ESAB Sentinel A50 Air w/ EPR-X1 PAPR Parts FAQs

Spares and consumables for a powered air-purifying respirator welding helmet system: filters, batteries, chargers, cover lenses, magnifying lenses and comfort items.

How do I work out which spare part fits my helmet and blower unit?

Start with the data plate, the instruction manual and the part number on the item you are replacing. A powered helmet system has two halves, the helmet with its auto-darkening filter and the blower unit with its filters and battery, and each half has its own parts list. Make sure you identify which half the part belongs to.

The HSE advises that replacement parts are ideally sourced from the original manufacturer of the equipment, so the kit keeps working as intended and gives the protection stated. Parts that look alike can differ in size, fit or filter performance, so match the part number, not the appearance. Our team can help you match a part if you send the number.

What is the difference between the pre-filter, the main particle filter and the spark arrestor?

A blower unit usually has a main particle filter and a pre-filter. The main particle filter is the part that removes welding fume and dust from the air you breathe. The pre-filter is normally a coarser layer that fits over or in front of it and catches larger material, which tends to extend the life of the main filter, especially when grinding.

Some units also have a spark arrestor, a screen that stops hot particles reaching the filter, but not all do, so check your manual. The layout varies, so follow it for the order of the parts and the correct way round. Fit only the parts the maker lists for your blower.

Does a particle filter protect against welding gases such as ozone?

No. The HSE states that particle filters do not protect against gas or vapour, and gas filters do not protect against particles. Welding fume is a particle hazard, so a standard particle filter deals with that, but it is not designed for gases produced by the arc or by solvents and coatings.

Some systems allow an optional gas filter or a carbon-based element for particular conditions. Whether one is suitable depends on your risk assessment, the work, and what the maker approves for your unit. Never fit a filter the maker does not list for the blower, and do not use any filter type in oxygen-deficient air.

Can I use a different battery or charger with my blower unit?

Only use the battery and charger the maker specifies for your unit. A maker's manual for a comparable powered respirator warns that its lithium-ion battery may only be charged with the original charger, because other chargers can cause serious injury. Check that the mains supply matches the charger, and use a charger meant for your battery type.

Charge in a safe, dry location away from the welding area and sparks, within the temperature range in the manual, and not in direct sunlight. If a battery gets abnormally hot, swells or is damaged, stop using it and follow the maker's instructions for disposal.

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