Light Industrial Uses, agricultural, livestock, poultry farming, woodworking, gardening, food processing and sweeping. The powercap active respirator is best suited for environments where Assigned Protection Factors of up to 10 are required, or involve any asthamatic hazards.

No, the Powercap Active is not suitable for these applications, as it is a particulate respirator only. If more protection is needed please see our other products or contact us at contact@pekesafety.com for recommendations to best suit your application.

Unfortunately there is no one time fits all answer to this question as it depends on frequency of use, the level of exposure in the environment, and what you are exposing yourself to. Filters work like a strainer, trapping particles out of the air. When the filter fills up with these particles, the filter is no longer functioning. Once the filters have absorbed all they can, the particles start passing through and can lock up your motor.

Simple answer: when the filter looks dirty, the air flow indicator is showing lower air flows, or you are starting to smell or taste fumes; it's time to change your filters.

To get the best use from your powercap, you should be cleaning the pre-filters by removing them from the filters, and either dusting them off or using a vacuum hose on them; however, you should never use a vacuum on the filters themselves. 

Please refer to the user manual for cleaning instructions on the visor and unit in general. The powercap active is susceptible to damage if certain products are used on it.

To keep your powercap in the best possible condition you should be replacing your filters as often as necessary (See: How often should I change my filters?) and using the peel-off visor protectors we have available for purchase under the powercap accessories. This will prevent your face shield from getting scratched.

The Powercap Active is a powered air, positive pressure respirator.  It does not require a tight face seal or fit test making it compatible with people who have beards or wear glasses.

Your Powercap Active comes with an Airflow Indicator test. Turn your Powercap with the bumpcap lying on a flat surface. Insert the Airflow Indicator, and turn your Powercap on. Then observe the white meter from the side of the Airflow Indicator that the red-to-green scale is on. If when the unit is fully charged the meter reaches the green part of the scale, then your Powercap is working optimally. Please keep in mind that the meter will never reach the full scale of the green area, and it is normal for it to be relatively close to the red scale. 

However, if the meter does not reach past the red scale, then it is an indication that either the filters aren’t working properly, the unit is not properly charged, or there is an issue with the unit’s motor. Please do the following:

• Check that your battery is charged- a low battery can result in low air pressure
• Make sure that your filters have been properly cleaned and maintained, replacing them as often as recommended.
• Clogged filters can affect the airflow of your Powercap active.

Once you have take these steps, if you are still experiencing issues then please reach out to returns@pekesafety.com.

There is a one year warranty on the JSP PowerCap Active. We will either send you a return label so that we can repair your powercap, or if we are able to diagnose the issue without physical inspection and you are comfortable repairing the powercap yourself we will send you the necessary parts. If your powercap is out of warranty, we will still work with you to make sure you have a functioning powercap, however you will be responsible for the costs of any replacement parts.

All items with a 1 year standard manufacturer's warranty that covers defects caused by faults in the manufacturing process only. Evidence that product from Peke Safety has been tampered with or that product failure has come as the result of misuse will void any warranty obligation. If upon receipt, we determine that the need for repair of the product is a result of improper maintenance or general neglect, we will require a product refurbishment and charge a refurbishment fee.

On receipt of the unit, run the battery flat and charge for 16 hours to reach maximum capacity. Following charging cycles should then take 8 hours. If the unit is run completely flat, or the unit has not been used for a long period it would be advisable to repeat the 8-16hr charge cycle.

The powercap active respirator uses TH1P filters, they offer a similar protection as FFP2 filters. These filters are suitable for protection against the following: Wood dust, Cement dust, Plaster dust, Tile dust, Brick dust, Masonry dust, Glass and mineral fibres, Metal dusts.

The Powercap Active has undergone many tests to ensure your safety. It has achieved the certification EN 12941: This standard specifies whether a powered filtering device incorporating a helmet or hood with gas, particle or combined filter meets the minimum requirements for respiratory protection. Note: The Powercap Active is NOT OSHA approved.