Böhler Welding universal PAPR charger Evolution Air, Guardian Air

The universal PAPR charger is a microprocessor-controlled charger for the Li-Ion batteries of Böhler Welding powered air-purifying respirators. It comes with the Evolution Air and Guardian Air kits. It works on 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) and delivers 8.4 V at a rated current of 1500 mA.

Technical specifications

Who it is for

For Evolution Air and Guardian Air users who need a second charger, for example for a spare battery, or replace a damaged one. The unit manuals allow only a charger approved by the manufacturer; any other risks fire or explosion and voids the warranty.

Key features

• Input 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, output 8.4 V, rated current 1500 mA.
• Charges the 57075 heavy-duty battery in 8 to 9 h and the 86660 standard battery in 4 to 6 h.
• After charging it switches to trickle charging: the red LED goes out and the green one lights up.
• For Li-Ion packs only, with short-circuit protection.
• Interchangeable mains plug adapters: EURO, UK, US and AUS.
• Operating temperature 0 to +40 °C, humidity below 75 %.

How to charge with the universal PAPR charger

First connect the charger plug to the battery (the socket is on its back) or to the unit with the battery fitted, and only then plug the charger into the mains. During charging the charger and battery may warm up to 50 °C. When finished, unplug the charger from the mains first, then disconnect the plug. Charge indoors, away from damp and explosive atmospheres.

Compatible with

The batteries of the Evolution Air and Guardian Air units and the kits built on them:

• Böhler Welding Evolution Air PAPR blower unit, complete kit with filters
• Böhler Welding Evolution Air motor unit, PAPR blower without filters
• Böhler Welding Guardian Air PAPR blower unit, complete kit with filter
• Böhler Welding Guardian Air motor unit with filter cover, PAPR blower without filters
• Böhler Welding Guardian 62 Air Kit, welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR
• Böhler Welding Guardian 62F Air Kit, flip-up welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR
• Böhler Welding Guardian 50M Air Kit, welding helmet with Guardian Air PAPR
• Böhler Welding Guardian 50FM Air Kit, flip-up welding helmet with Guardian Air PAPR
• Böhler Welding Evolution Vision 65F Air Kit, flip-up welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR
• Böhler Welding Evolution Vision 65FM Air Kit, auto-shade welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR
• Böhler Welding Evolution V80 Air Kit, welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR
• Böhler Welding Evolution V80M Air Kit, auto-shade welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR
• Böhler Welding Big Vision Air Kit Guardian Air, grinding visor with Guardian Air PAPR
• Böhler Welding Big Vision Air Kit Evolution Air, grinding visor with Evolution Air PAPR

Consumables and spare parts

• Böhler Welding heavy-duty battery 7800 mAh Evolution Air, Guardian Air
• Böhler Welding standard battery 5200 mAh Guardian Air, Evolution Air
• Böhler Welding heavy-duty quick-charge battery 7800 mAh Evolution Air, Guardian Air
• Böhler Welding PAPR quick charger for the quick-charge battery Evolution Air, Guardian Air

All PAPR parts: Filters and powered air parts.

Documents

• Universal charger manual (PDF, multilingual)
• Evolution Air instruction manual (PDF, multilingual)
• Guardian Air instruction manual (PDF, multilingual)
• PPE & accessories catalogue 2023/24 (PDF, English)

Frequently asked questions

Can I charge the 87598 quick-charge battery with it?

No. For battery 87598 the Evolution Air manual requires the Böhler Welding PAPR quick charger for the quick-charge battery Evolution Air, Guardian Air.

Can I charge the battery in the unit?

Yes. Connect the plug to the unit with the battery fitted or directly to the battery.

How do I know the battery is full?

The red LED is on while charging. When the green one lights up, the battery is charged and the charger switches to trickle charging.