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• C50 APR WITH 2 FILTERS

  Q: Can an Avon Protection C50 respirator be used with two filter canisters? A: Not recommended. The second port in the twin port variant is always fitted with a plug that can only be fitted and removed by the use of a special tool. As the mask is design...

• SCBA Cylinders

  Q: Is it acceptable for a customer to over-pressurize a cylinder to extend its usable operating time. A: In accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers instructions (attached) it is NOT RECOMMENDED that any attempt is made to exceed the filling...

• EZAir v MP-PAPR

  Q: What are the key selling points of EZAIR compared to MP-PAPR ?    A: The EZAir is a single filter “breath assist” unit, not technically a PAPR, as it does not flow enough air (60 lpm) to be considered a full PAPR. As such, it is smaller, lighter, and...

• Gen I & Gen II VPU System Components Interchangeability

  Q; Are the components of the Gen I VPU system & the Gen II VPU system interchangeable? A: A GEN II VPU will function with a GEN I microphone assembly but a Gen I VPU will not function with a GEN II microphone assembly, however mix matching components is...

• Black Powder on Self Sealing Disc Valves

  Q: After using the FM50 respirator with FM61EU filters, the user noticed a black powder on the Self Sealing Disc Valves. A: FM61EU Filter Carbon Dust   The FM61EU filter is considered a “Combination Filter.” That means it has a particulate filter (like ...

• Operating Temperature Range for Avon Protection 50 Series Respirators

  Q: What is the operating temperature range for Avon Protection 50 series respirators? A: Avon Protection 50 series respirators are capable of being operated in all seasons, in climate zones A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, C0, C1, M1 & M2 as defined in NATO STAN...

• Damaged Goods

  Please notify the carrier (transport company) if product is perceived damaged at the time of delivery. All product that has been found as damage must be inspected to determine defect of product. The Customer Service Team will issue a Return Authorizatio...

• Returns Policy

  All returned product must carry a Return Authorisation # (RMA) which can be downloaded from the link below and then upload the completed form to Submit a request – Avon Protection (avon-protection.com) Product returned that has been authorized is subjec...

• NH15 Escape Hood

  Q:  I have recently taken over an industrial area within my company that uses the NH15 escape hoods. The industrial chemicals used in this area is HCl, Cl2, and NO2 gas.   I am concerned due to the posted filter performance of the Avon NH15 only listing...