Speedglas Replacement Parts FAQ

For optimum performance and comfort, the user should develop a daily habit of checking all components of the welding shield and respiratory system.

Component	Typically Replaced	Notes
Outside protective plate	Once a week	Replace anytime the plates becomes deeply pitted or scratched or too dirty to clean with soft cloth or lens paper.
Inside protective plate	Once a month	Regularly clean with soft cloth and replace if any pits or scratches occur.
FlexView clear visor	Every two weeks	Replace more often if visibility is reduced.
Sweatband	Once a month	Replace more often if sweatband becomes unhygenic.
Prefilter	Every two weeks	Regular replacement of the prefilter extends the life of the particle filter and decreases running costs.
Particle filter	At least every two months	Replace whenever the battery operating timebecomes too short or when "fully loaded" filter triggers low airflow alarm.
Gas filter	At least every 3 or 4 weeks.	Immediately replace the gas filter any time you can smell odours while wearing the system.
Odour filter (Adflo)	Any time you smell unpleasant odours	Odour filter is not required if gas filter is used.
Spark arrestor (Adflo)	As needed	Replace if deformed and no longer fitting well.
Breathing Tube	If damaged, deformed or leaking any air.	To extend the life of breathing tube, use a tube cover or a heavy-duty rubber breathing tube.
Face seal	At least every three months.	In really dirty environments, replace earlier if unhygienic.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Note that higher-than-normal levels of pollutants, heat, and sparks will require more frequent replacement of components.