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ADP3CA Free-Air® Pump
User Manual
oper
ating the
free-
air Pump
Air passes through Bullard’s CARBOFINE OUTLET FILTER CARTRIDGE (6) located
inside OUTLET FILTER HOUSING.
Bullard’s CARBOFINE outlet filter is triple wrapped with activated carbon media and
has a rayon overwrap.
The properties of this filter include:
•STOPS 99.97% ALL OIL AEROSOLS
•99.97% D.O.P. EFFICIENCY (.3-.6 MICRON SIZE PARTICLES)
•MAXIMUM SOLID PARTICLE SIZE THAT WILL PASS THROUGH 0.3 MICRON
•MAXIMUM LIQUID PARTICLE SIZE THAT WILL PASS THROUGH 0.75 MICRON
As long as the customer has Grade D air going into the pump and the inlet and outlet
filter are clean the pump should be working correctly and adheres to what is required.
note:
Change this outlet filter cartridge at least every 200 running hours.
Filtered breathing air passes out through one, two, or three COUPLERS (8) to one,
two, or three airline respirators depending on the style of respirator(s) being used
(See table, page 2).
note:
The three 1/4” Industrial Interchange quick-disconnect couplers
are supplied with the factory packed unit. You may replace these couplers to
conform with the hose and respirator you are using.
installation
note:
Use ample size hose from compressor to pump; 1” or 3/4” internal
diameter is best. A larger diameter compressed air hose may be required
depending on operating conditions and length of compressed air line.
The compressor must have capacity to continuously supply at least 85 cfm of air at
95 psig to drive the pump at its rated capacity.
1. Close THROTTLE vALvE (10).
2. ATTACH HOSE WITH RESPIRATORS CONNECTED TO AIR OUTLETS (8) ON PUMP.
3. Connect air supply to pump.
4. Adjust AIR REGULATOR so COMPRESSED AIR GAUGE (4) reads 95 psig.
5. Pump is ready to run. Open THROTTLE vALvE (10), build up speed and idle for
a few minutes.
6. Adjust THROTTLE vALvE (10) to run pump at desired psig on OUTLET AIR
PRESSURE GAUGE (5).
7. Adjust RELIEF-vALvE as follows:
note:
The RELIEF vALvE is preset at the factory to “bleed off” at 25 psig.
a. Loosen lock nut.
b. Pinch off respirator air supply hose to create back pressure.
c. Speed up motor by opening throttle valve.
d. Adjust relief-valve to “bleed off” at a pressure 1 or 2 psig above that
required by respirator.
e. Slow down motor and check that no air “bleeds” below required pressure.
f. Maximum output operating pressure is 25 psig.
note:
Pump will reach 150° - 200° F during normal running conditions.
operating the free-air Pump
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WaRning
THE RESPIRATOR USER MUST NOT ENTER THE CONTAMINATED WORk AREA
UNTIL ALL OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS HAvE BEEN COMPLETED.
1. Analyze the atmosphere at the location of the pump’s air inlet filter. The inlet
filter should be located in a clean, uncontaminated location where breathable
air is assured at all times. The pump is equipped with a 2 ft. stand pipe to
keep the intake away from the air motor exhaust port.
If the inlet filter cannot be placed at a source of clean, breathable air,
install Bullard’s 50 foot Inlet Extension Hose kit (Cat. No. v50IN) to the
pump’s inlet port. See the directions shipped with the Extension Hose kit for
assembly instructions.
If clean breathable air cannot be guaranteed at all times within this 50 foot
reach, up to five (5) additional lengths of 50 foot Extension Hose (Cat. No.
v50Ex) may be added.
Therefore, the inlet filter may be placed up to 300 feet (6 x 50) away from the
pump. Do not add more than 300 feet of inlet extension hose to the pump.
2. Be sure you have read and followed all instructions for assembly and
installation of the ADP3CA pump on pages 4 and 5.
3. Pump Model ADP3CA will operate sitting on its four rubber mounts. It does
not need to be bolted down.
4. Assemble your respirator by following the manufacturer’s directions as
described in the respirator’s Instruction Manual. Be sure the pump’s outlet
pressure, measured by the pressure gauge on the pump, is greater than the
minimum MSHA/NIOSH approved pressure required to operate the respirator.
The respirator’s minimum approved pressure will be found in the respirator’s
Instruction Manual and/or on labels attached to the respirator.
If you have any questions as to whether or not your respirator is compatible
with this pump, call Bullard’s Customer Service Department at 877-BULLARD.
5. Connect the respirator’s MSHA/NIOSH-approved air supply hose(s) to the
quick-disconnect Outlet Coupling(s) on the pump.
a. outlet couPling
The pump is equipped with three (3) each 1/4” Industrial Interchange quick-disconnect
couplers (Cat. No. v15).
b. connecting aiR suPPlY hose(s) Without 1/4”
Quick-disconnect fittings
If your respirator’s MSHA/NIOSH-approved air supply hose will not attach to the
pump’s standard 1/4” Industrial Interchange Outlet Couplings, (see above) the hose
fitting can be adapted to the pump by converting the pump’s quick-disconnect outlet
to 3/8” female NPT with the installation of one or more of the following adaptors.
Cat. No. V23
- Converts SINGLE outlet to SINGLE 3/8” female NPT pipe thread.
Use Teflon tape or pipe thread sealer to ensure an air tight seal.
A variety of quick-disconnect fittings may then be used to connect the air supply
hose to the 3/8” outlet adaptor. Contact your respirator’s manufacturer for the
proper fitting (Hansen, Parker, Snap-Tite, Schrader, etc.)
6. Before connecting your respirator to the air supply hose, turn the pump
on. Allow the air to flow through the pump and hose for a few minutes to
purge or expel any hose odors or moisture that may have accumulated
inside the hose.
7. Connect the respirator to the air supply hose using the quick-disconnect fittings.
8. Set the pump’s outlet pressure to within the respirator’s approved pressure
range by adjusting the THROTTLE vALvE (10).
Relief valve
Lock nut
