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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Honeywell Safety Products
USA
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Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone: 800.873.5242
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CANADA
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Honeywell North
®
PA700 Series Powered Air Purifying
Respirator (PAPR)
The Honeywell North PA700 Series is a belt mounted PAPR approved by the National Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). It is an all-new, integrated respiratory system that has been
engineered to be easy to assemble, operate and maintain.
Protection Type
This respirator is ideally suited for applications in which non-powered air purifying respirators are not
practical or in which a higher protection factor is required, yet where the atmosphere is not immediately
dangerous to life and health (IDLH) and where there is an oxygen content of at least 19.5%. When used
together with Honeywell North filter cartridges and Honeywell North facepieces or head covers, the
PA700 Series PAPR provides respiratory protection against most dusts, fumes, mists, particulate
radionuclides and radon progeny attached to dusts, fumes and mists.
Certifications
The PA700 series PAPR meets the requirements of NIOSH CFR 84 when assembled from components
listed on the NIOSH approval label included with the product.
For detailed information on hood/headgear assemblies, see the user manuals for those products. Refer to
the NIOSH approval labels provided with the PA700 Series blower assembly and filter cartridges for
specific NIOSH approval numbers.
Assigned Protection Factors
The PA700 Series PAPR is for protection from particulates where (i) the concentration does not exceed
the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) as determined by the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of the
headpiece, (ii) the concentration is below the contaminant’s Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
(IDLH) level, and (iii) there is sufficient oxygen in the work environment according to the OSHA
Regulation 29 CFR Section 1910.134 or CSA Standard Z94.4 requirements. See the table below for
more information regarding the APF.
HEADPIECE SERIES P/N DESCRIPTION
SWPF TEST
RESULTS*
Primair 100 Series
PA111 Hood assembly with bib
>10,000 fit factor
APF = 1000
PA121 Hood assembly, Coated, with bib
PA131 Hood assembly with collar
PA141 Hood assembly, coated, with collar
Primair 200 Series
PA201E01 Hood assembly with hard hat
PA231E01
Hood assembly with hard hat and
flame-resistant covers
*All hoods tested with PA700 Series PAPR. Testing conducted by Honeywell Industrial Safety.
Note: Because of the positive pressure created by the flow of air, PAPRs have a higher protection factor. The respirator
manufacturer must have evidence that testing of these respirators demonstrates performance at a level of protection of 1,000 or
greater to receive an Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of 1,000. This level of performance can best be demonstrated by performing
a Workplace Protection Factor (WPF) or Simulated Workplace Protection Factor (SWPF) study or equivalent testing. If such testing
is absent, helmets/hoods are to be treated as loose-fitting facepiece respirators, and should receive an APF of 25.
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Major Components
Blower
The PA710 blower is the heart of the PAPR. It draws contaminated air through the filter cartridge and
pushes a continuous flow of clean air to the user. Every system is programmed and calibrated at the
factory to provide a steady and measured flow of air, even as the filter cartridge becomes saturated with
contaminants.
The blower also includes an intelligent alarm system that alerts the user when the battery charge or air-
flow level is low. The system uses audible, visual and vibratory notifications to effectively and clearly
communicate alarm status, even in loud, harsh conditions.
Battery and Charger
The PA710 blower is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. The PA720 battery pack can
power the PAPR system for an entire 8-hour work shift*. It slides and locks into the blower unit, greatly
reducing the risk that it will fall and break. The PA720 battery pack also features an on-board, state-of-
charge display, which allows the user to evaluate the amount of remaining charge in the pack, without
installing it into the blower.
The PA724 smart-charger system can re-charge a fully depleted battery in approximately 4.5 hours. In
addition to charging, it continuously monitors the health of the battery pack and can alert the user to a
potential problem via an LED display panel.
*Typical expectations based on laboratory testing. Actual battery run time and battery service life is dependent on many factors
including working environment, charging conditions, filter cartridge type and headpiece type.
Belt Assembly
The PA700 series belt assemblies have been designed with all-day comfort in mind. The ergonomic
shape and choice of materials help distribute the weight of the PAPR evenly on the worker’s body and
keep it from slipping. The optional comfort pad can be snapped on, providing even more cushioning
support.
Breathing Tubes
The all-new PA031 and PA031L breathing tubes work exclusively with the new PA700 series PAPR
system. They feature simple, twist and lock connectors, a light-weight and highly flexible hose material
and a swiveling connection to prevent the hose from twisting or binding.
Cartridges & Filters
The PA700 Series PAPR is approved for use with the PA7HE HEPA filter cartridge. The cartridge
securely installs into the blower with a simple ¼-turn twist and lock system. It is 99.97% efficient and
exceeds NIOSH requirements for service life.