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Cautions 

and Limitations/Operations

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Cautions and Limitations

For technical assistance call or write:
 Bullard 
  1898 Safety Way 
  Cynthiana, KY 41031-9303 
  Toll free: 877-BULLARD (285-5273) 
  Phone: 859-234-6616 
  Fax: 859-234-6858 
 [email protected] 
 www.bullard.com

Operations

Protection

Respiratory

This respirator is NIOSH approved (TC-19C-0489, 
TC-19C-0491, TC-19C-0492, TC-19C-0493, TC-19C-0494, 
TC-19C-0495, TC-19C-0496, TC-19C-0498) as a Type C 
and CE respirator. It can be worn for general purpose 
applications, including heavy and light-duty abrasive 
blasting, and spray painting.
This respirator is not approved for use in any atmosphere 
immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), or from 
which the wearer cannot escape without the aid of the 
respirator.

Head

GenVX Series respirators meet ANSI Standard Z89.1-2009 
Type 1 requirements for protective headwear for industrial 
workers. The helmet is designed to provide limited head 
protection by reducing the force of falling objects striking 
the top of the helmet.

Face

The tandem use of the respirator’s inner and outer 
windows meet ANSI Z87.1-2003 (High impact plus Z87 
+ Face Protection) requirements for face protection. 
The use of both windows provide limited face protection 
from flying particles or spray of hazardous liquids, but 
is not shatterproof. There is no need to apply Anti-Fog 
to these lenses.

Eyes

GenVX Series respirators DO NOT provide eye protection. 
Wear approved safety glasses or goggles at all times.

Ears

GenVX Series respirators DO NOT provide hearing 
protection. Use properly fitted earmuffs, earplugs and/or 
other protection when exposed to high noise levels.

Breathing Air Requirements

Air Quality

Respirable, breathing air must be supplied to the point-
of-attachment of the approved Bullard air supply hose. 
The point-of-attachment is the point at which the air 
supply hose connects to the air source. A pressure gauge 
attached to the air source is used to monitor the pressure 
of air provided to the respirator wearer (see page 13).

Supplied breathing air must AT LEAST meet the 
requirements for Type 1 gaseous air as described in the 
Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification 
G-7.1 (Grade D or higher quality), and as specified by 
Federal Law 42 CFR, Part 84, Subpart J, 84.141(b) and 29 
CFR 1910.134(i). 

Bullard air supply hose is not included in the purchase of 
respirator assembly and must be purchased separately. 
Bullard air supply hose must be used in order to maintain 
respirator assembly compliance.

WARNING

This respirator MUST be supplied with clean, breathable 
air, Grade D or better, at all times. This respirator does 
NOT purify air or filter out contaminants.  Failure to 
follow these instructions could result in death or 
serious injury.

Figure 2

Air Supply 
Hose

Respirator

Grade “D” 

Breathable 

Air Source

Point-of-
Attachment*

Pressure 
Gauge

* Use either a V13 hose-to-hose pipe adapter 

or a quick-disconnect coupler to attach the 
air supply hose.

GenVX Series Airline Respirator 

User Manual

Summary of Contents for GenVX Series

Page 1: ...espirators are approved by NIOSH for use with optional climate control devices offered by Bullard NOTE Bullard air supply hose is not included in the purchase of respirator assembly and must be purchased separately Bullard air supply hose must be used in order to maintain respirator assembly compliance Read all instructions and warnings before using this respirator Save this manual for future refe...

Page 2: ...OTECTION CF Continuous Flow SB Supplied Air Abrasive Blast SA Supplied Air 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A Not for use in atmosphere containing less than 19 5 percent oxygen B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards D Air line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with re...

Page 3: ...sive Blast SA Supplied Air 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A Not for use in atmosphere containing less than 19 5 percent oxygen B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards D Air line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G 7...

Page 4: ...OTECTION CF Continuous Flow SB Supplied Air Abrasive Blast SA Supplied Air 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A Not for use in atmosphere containing less than 19 5 percent oxygen B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards D Air line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with re...

Page 5: ...Flow SB Supplied Air Abrasive Blast SA Supplied Air 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A Not for use in atmosphere containing less than 19 5 percent oxygen B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards D Air line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting th...

Page 6: ...lied Air Abrasive Blast SA Supplied Air 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A Not for use in atmosphere containing less than 19 5 percent oxygen B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards D Air line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the requiremen...

Page 7: ...tinuous Flow SB Supplied Air Abrasive Blast SA Supplied Air 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A Not for use in atmosphere containing less than 19 5 percent oxygen B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards D Air line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air me...

Page 8: ...ECTION CF Continuous Flow SB Supplied Air Abrasive Blast SA Supplied Air 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A Not for use in atmosphere containing less than 19 5 percent oxygen B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards D Air line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with resp...

Page 9: ...uous Flow SB Supplied Air Abrasive Blast SA Supplied Air 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A Not for use in atmosphere containing less than 19 5 percent oxygen B Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health C Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards D Air line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeti...

Page 10: ...espirator assembly compliance Failure to use complete NIOSH approved Bullard components and replacement parts voids approval of entire assembly Basic parts are listed on the NIOSH Approval Label on pages 2 9 Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury WARNING The Bullard GenVX Series airline respirators consist of five components 1 Helmet shell 2 Cape Choice of 1 i...

Page 11: ...piratory hazard s and an identification of the contaminant s chemical state and physical form Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by OSHA EPA NIOSH ACGIH or other regulatory standards All approved respirators shall be selected fitted used and maintained in accordance with MSHA OSHA NIOSH and other applicable regulations 7 Improper respirator use may damage your health and or cause...

Page 12: ...n applicable regulations and standards including 29 CFR 1910 146 17 If you have any questions concerning the use of this respirator or if you are not sure whether the atmosphere you are working in is immediately dangerous to life or health IDLH ask your employer All instructions for the use and care of this product must be supplied to you by your employer as recommended by the manufacturer and as ...

Page 13: ...OT provide eye protection Wear approved safety glasses or goggles at all times Ears GenVX Series respirators DO NOT provide hearing protection Use properly fitted earmuffs earplugs and or other protection when exposed to high noise levels Breathing Air Requirements Air Quality Respirable breathing air must be supplied to the point of attachment of the approved Bullard air supply hose The point of ...

Page 14: ...e control device in the box heading and column 1 2 Be sure your Bullard air supply hose s column 3 is approved for use with your flow control valve climate control device 3 Determine that your Bullard air supply hose is within the approved length column 3 4 Make sure you have not exceeded the maximum number of hose sections column 3 5 Set the air pressure at the point of attachment within the requ...

Page 15: ...6 57 58 65 74 68 79 74 86 77 91 84 85 85 100 CT30SW Swivel Industrial Interchange 63 64 65 66 70 71 70 71 75 76 79 97 86 87 86 100 CT31 Schrader 55 56 57 58 61 62 60 61 68 84 72 88 76 95 79 99 CT32 Snap Tite 55 56 57 58 61 62 60 61 70 71 74 75 75 95 78 99 CT33 Snap Tite Brass 55 56 57 58 61 62 60 61 70 71 74 75 75 95 78 99 CT34 Snap Tite Stainless 55 56 57 58 61 62 60 61 70 71 74 75 75 95 78 99 CT...

Page 16: ...able pressures in psi 1 2 3 Flow Control Device Nipple Type V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths 25 1 50 2 75 2 100 3 150 3 200 4 250 4 300 5 DC5040 Industrial Interchange 68 77 68 77 70 75 73 82 81 87 89 92 95 97 N A DC5041 Schrader 68 77 68 77 70 75 73 82 81 87 89 92 95 97 N A DC5042 Snap Tite 68 77 68 77 70 75 73 82 81 87 89 92 95 97 N A DC5043 Snap Tite Brass 68 77 68 77 70 75 73 82 81 87 89 92 95 97 N...

Page 17: ...94 HC240034 Snap Tite Stainless 72 74 82 84 75 78 75 80 80 84 86 88 90 92 92 94 HC240037 CEJN 66 68 82 84 73 77 75 78 82 84 86 88 88 92 92 94 HC240038 Bayonet 68 69 82 84 73 77 75 78 82 84 86 88 88 92 92 94 HC2400 Series Hot Cold Tube Cold Air to Hood Pressure Table pressures in psi 1 2 3 Flow Control Device Nipple Type V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths 25 1 50 2 75 2 100 3 150 3 200 4 250 4 300 5 HC240...

Page 18: ...t of Attachment Bullard GenVX Series Airline Respirator Point of Attachment Flow Control Device Bullard Air Supply Hose Point of Attachment Bullard 41 Series Airline Filter Suitable After Cooler Dryers with filters and carbon monoxide monitor as required Breathing Air Compressor with storage tank Breathing Air Compressor with storage tank Bullard Clear Air Box Compressed Breathing Air System Grade...

Page 19: ...ing to Bullard s instructions Optional Pinlock Suspension Instructions For pinlock headbands unlock the four pins from the sizing holes Place the headband on your head Pull down allowing headband to expand until it feels comfortable The headband will automatically adjust to your size Lock into place by pushing the four pins into the sizing holes Figure 6 Adjust Crown Straps for Vertical Fit To imp...

Page 20: ...ull quickly and forcefully on the cape to ensure proper assembly Installing Breathing Tube Assembly onto Respirator Helmet 1 Prior to connecting the breathing tube ensure foam is present properly inserted into the black threaded connector Figure 13 Inspect for any gaps between foam and side wall 2 Inspect each end of the breathing tube to ensure the red washers are installed inside the threaded fi...

Page 21: ... 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 disconnec...

Page 22: ...ger clips If damage is detected replace parts immediately with Bullard replacement parts or remove the respirator from service Cleaning The headband suspension and chin strap should be hand sponged with warm water and mild detergent rinsed and air dried After cleaning and before reassembling once again carefully inspect the parts for signs of damage Helmet Inspection Inspect the helmet for nicks g...

Page 23: ...ipment that may have rolled over it If any of the above signs are present or any other signs of excessive wear are detected replace the air supply hose s immediately or remove the respirator from service Cleaning The air supply hose s should be hand sponged with warm water and mild detergent rinsed and air dried Do not get water inside the air supply hose After cleaning once again carefully inspec...

Page 24: ... and Mylar Covers Inner Lenses GVXIL Inner Tritan Lens 040 thick 25 pkg Outer Lenses GVXOL40 Outer PETG Lens 040 thick 25 pkg GVXOL15 Outer PETG Lens 015 thick 50 pkg BGVXOL40 Outer PETG Lens 040 thick 200 bx BGVXOL15 Outer PETG Lens 015 thick 200 bx GVXOLT Outer Lenses 030 pack of 25 Tinted Smoke GVXOLG Outer Lenses 042 pack of 25 Tinted Green Lens Cover GVXLC Mylar lens cover adhesive backed 25 ...

Page 25: ...ale NPT S19433 With 3 8 Female NPT 1 4 Snap Tite S19442 With 1 4 Female NPT S17651 With 3 8 Female NPT Quick Disconnect Couplers Shut off Type 1 4 Industrial Interchange V14 With 1 4 Female NPT V15 With 3 8 Male NPT 1 4 Schrader V18 With 1 4 Female NPT 1 4 Snap Tite V19 With 1 4 Female NPT Quick Disconnect Hose Adapters V11 Hose to hose 3 8 hose to 3 8 hose V12 Hose to pipe 3 8 hose to 1 4 pipe V1...

Page 26: ...nap Tite brass F44 1 4 Snap Tite stainless steel F47 1 4 CEJN F48 1 4 Bayonet Constant Flow F30 1 4 Industrial Interchange steel F30B 1 4 Industrial Interchange brass F30S 1 4 Industrial Interchange stainless steel F31 1 4 Schrader F32 1 4 Snap Tite steel F33 1 4 Snap Tite brass F34 1 4 Snap Tite stainless steel F35 1 2 Industrial Interchange stainless steel F35B 1 2 Industrial Interchange brass u...

Page 27: ...ormation 27 X X X X X X X X X X X GenVX Series Respirator Replacement Parts DC70ML DC70XLXXL DC705X DC5040 GenVX Series Airline Respirator User Manual Parts and Accessories for GenVX Series Airline Respirators CH60 ...

Page 28: ...te Return Authorization The following steps must be completed before Bullard will accept any returned goods Please read carefully Follow the steps outlined below to return goods to Bullard for repair or replacement under warranty or for paid repairs 1 Contact Bullard Sales Support by telephone or in writing at Bullard 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana KY 41031 9303 Toll free 877 BULLARD 285 5273 Phone 859...

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