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88VX Respirator Use
Donning
Before using your 88VX Series respirator, complete the
assembly instructions given on pages 11-12. Before
putting on respirator, make sure there is no dirt, dust, or
contaminants inside the helmet.
1. Connect the Bullard air supply hose that is part of the
NIOSH approved assembly to the air source supplying
Grade D breathing air. Turn on the breathing air source.
2. With air flowing, connect breathing tube assembly to air
supply hose. Connect quick-disconnect fitting on
breathing tube assembly to quick-disconnect coupler on
air supply hose. Once fitting is secured, release coupling
sleeve to lock fittings together. Pull on both hoses to
make sure they are attached securely.
3. Adjust air pressure at point-of-attachment (Figure 2,
Page 7) to within the approved pressure range on the
Breathing Air Pressure Table (Page 9) for approved
pressure ranges.
4. With air still flowing, lower 88VX Series respirator
helmet onto your head for a comfortable fit.
5. Position headband for a comfortable fit. See instructions
on pages 11 and 12 for proper headband sizing.
6. Pull elastic chin strap under your chin and adjust for a
secure and comfortable fit. The chin strap will help
balance the helmet and should be worn at all times.
7. Be sure that the knitted inner neck cuff fits snugly
around your neck to help provide a barrier to airborne
contaminants.
8. With breathing tube assembly attached to the helmet,
fasten belt around waist or hips and adjust for comfort.
9. Pull respirator cape around your body and secure sides
by connecting the snap hooks. If using the Golden Gate
cape, first secure the ties that connect in back, then in
front. If using the Hibernia parka, tighten belt at waist.
10. Recheck air pressure and adjust if necessary.
11. With air still flowing into your respirator, you are now
ready to enter work area.
NOTE
OSHA respirator regulations do not
require fit testing of supplied air hoods
and helmets.
Doffing
When finished working, leave work area wearing
respirator and with air still flowing. Once outside
contaminated area, remove respirator and then disconnect
the air supply hose using the quick-disconnect fittings.
NOTE
If using V20 Series (1/2" I.D.) air supply
hose, the quick-disconnect coupler does
not have a shut-off valve. Therefore, air
will continue to flow freely after
disconnecting hose from respirator.
WARNING
Do not put on or remove this respirator in a hazardous
atmosphere. Do not remove this respirator in a
hazardous atmosphere except for emergency escape
purposes. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Leave work immediately if:
- Any respirator component becomes damaged.
- Airflow into respirator helmet stops or slows down.
- Air pressure gauge drops below the minimum
specified in the Breathing Air Pressure Table
(page 9).
- Breathing becomes difficult.
- You become dizzy, nauseous, too hot, too cold or ill.
- You taste, smell or see contaminants inside
respirator helmet.
- Vision becomes impaired.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Do not leave respirator in work area. Respirable dust
contaminants can remain suspended in the air for
more than one hour after work activity ceases, even
though you may not see them. Proper work practice
requires you to wear the respirator until you are
outside the contaminated area. Failure to don, doff
and store the respirator outside of contaminated area
could result in exposure to contaminants. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in death or
serious injury.
Adjust neck cuff
Always wear respirator in work area
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88VX
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