General FAQ's

MAXAIR CAPR Systems are uniquely designed, NIOSH Approved, Loose Fitting, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) that are setting standards for today and the future of respiratory and contact protection. 

CAPR System Outfits provide workers an unprecedented level of safety, comfort, convenience, and cost effectiveness while protecting them against harmful aerosolized particulates. 

MAXAIR is a pioneer of the NO-Hose, integrated Helmet design, and our CAPR Systems are often referred to as The NO HOSE PAPRs. 

The many different full configurations available fall within three primary groups -

• Cuff* configurations - most cost effective, easiest to donn/doff
• Shroud* configurations - full 360o Head and Neck protection
• Hood Configurations - full 360o Head and Neck protection, high fluid resistance (ASTM 1671)

* relief from N-OV, nuisance levels of organic vapors, optionally available

Yes, there are now two NIOSH PAPR Classes that MAXAIR Outfits are categorized into, HE and PAPR100. These classes came about in April 2020 due to “Approval Tests and Standards for Air-Purifying Particulate Respirators”, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/14/2020-07804/approval-tests-and-standards-for-air-purifying-particulate-respirators.
Which Class a PAPR is approved for by NIOSH is greatly influenced by the filtering characteristics of that particular Outfit. See the FAQs section Filter Media, “What are the CAPR Filter Configurations?”, for more information on PAPR Classifications.

Currently there are four MAXAIR Systems to choose from that are the basis for the many different MAXAIR CAPR Outfits. Each system consists of a Helmet, a Battery, a Battery Belt, and a Charger.

• The Helmet choices include –
  • 2081-03 for non-Hard Hat Outfits
  • 2084-03 for use with PR Hoods
  • 2083-03 for all Hard Hat Outfits
• The Battery choices include –
  • 2500-36TSC, typically 8-10 hours/full charge
  • 2500-37TSC, typically 12-15 hours/full charge
• The Belt is the 2000-76
• The charger is the 2600-02.

To configure a complete MAXAIR Outfit, a choice of Head and Face Cover and NOTED mandatory peripherals must be included with the chosen System. (More graphical descriptions of the many different full Outfit options are provided on the MAXAIR website, maxair-systems.com.)

Yes, the NIOSH approval numbers for the different configurations are listed in the table below.

The exclusive manufacturer and NIOSH Approval Holder for the MAXAIR Systems line of PAPRs is Syntech International.

MAXAIR PAPR Systems can be configured with appropriate face/head covers to provide protection against airborne particulates and varying degrees of contact/splash, in a broad range of markets, including but not limited to the following.

• Healthcare
• EMS
• Bio-Safety/ Bio-Labs
• Pharma/Bio-Technology
• Nuclear
• Dental
• Light Industrial

No. All MAXAIR Systems are positive pressure, loose fitting powered air purifying respirators that supply 6 to 9 cubic feet per minute (cfm) of airflow. OSHA does not require fit testing for positive pressure loose fitting PAPRs. 

OSHA does require annual fit testing on negative pressure respirators as N95s, and tight fitting PAPRs, as both these technologies require a tight fit to the face. 

Additionally, OSHA does require all respirator users to complete a medical evaluation questionnaire before using any respirator and to undergo annual retraining on respirators used.

For general cleaning of MAXAIR Helmets, Batteries, Chargers, Liners, Helmet Covers, and Power Cords , recommendations include a clean damp cloth and a mild application of a skin friendly soap. 

For high level cleaning, MAXAIR recommends two alternatives –

• PDI Super Sani-cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipe, Q55172
• Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant, CLO30825

All MAXAIR Face/Head Covers are single use items and are not designed for cleaning and reuse.

MAXAIR Filters should be discarded as contaminated waste if they cause the Helmet Yellow LED to be lighted when the Helmet is powered on for more than about 10 seconds, as well as whenever soiled or otherwise contaminated with body fluids or visibly damaged.

Yes. After decontamination, replacement of the comfort strips and single use face/headcovers, MAXAIR is ready for the next user.

MAXAIR’S noise level specifications are lower than conventional PAPRs; the average decibel level is typically below 62 db.

Yes. The audio quality is optimum with the Cuff configurations.

Yes, all configurations fit users with facial hair, that wear glasses, and nearly all head sizes and shapes. No additional attachments are needed.

Assembly, Disassembly, Donning, and Doffing instructions for all MAXAIR System configurations may be found in the MAXAIR UIMs (User’s Instructions Manuals) supplied with each MAXAIR Helmet, and in the individual IFUs (Instructions For Use) which are included one in each box of face/head covers. Viewable and downloadable versions are available on maxair-systems.com