CCT CLIMATE CONTROL TUBE
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Manual No. 08850
WARNING
NIOSH approval applies to items shown on the
label when used as a complete system. Do not
make any non-approved modification, deletion,
or substitution. Non-approved components void
the NIOSH approval and may permit ingress of
toxic and hazardous dust, resulting in toxic
poisoning and respiratory disease.
1.4 OSHA
Regulations
1.4.1
OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 for
respiratory protection in General Industry is referenced
throughout this document. Respiratory protection
standards for Construction 29 CFR 1926.103 and for
Maritime 29 CFR-1915.154, 1917, and 1918 refer to
1910.134. The complete regulation is available through
the U.S. Dept. of Labor web site at www.osha.gov.
1.4.2
OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.134(a) and (c)
require the employer to establish and maintain a
comprehensive, written, respiratory protection program
administered by a suitably-trained program
administrator. The program must include, but is not
limited to the following:
1. Procedures for selecting NIOSH-certified respirators.
2. Medical evaluations of employees required to use
respirators.
3. Fit testing procedures.
4. Procedures for proper use of respirator in routine
and foreseeable emergency situations.
5. Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting,
storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding and otherwise
maintaining respirators.
6. Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity
and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying
respirators.
7. Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to
which they are potentially exposed during routine and
emergency situations.
8. Training of employees in the proper use of the
respirators, including putting on and removing them, any
limitations on their use, and their maintenance.
9. Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness
of the program.
1.4.3
It is essential that the user be properly instructed
in the use and maintenance of the respirator. The
respirator manual and this manual for the climate control
tube must be made available to all users of the
respirator, and the users must demonstrate their
understanding of its subject matter. Read the entire
manual before installing or operating the equipment.
1.4.4
The climate control tube must be supplied with
respirable air meeting requirements described herein. It
is the responsibility of the employer to provide quality
breathing-air to the respirator, and to establish a
program to ensure that the respirator and accessories
are properly used and maintained.
1.5 Description
1.5.1
The CCT Climate Control Tube is an approved
alternate air control valve, which provides the user with a
source of cool or warm air when used in conjunction with a
Clemco supplied-air respirator or Comfort Vest. The
illustration in Figure 1 shows components and controls for
the climate control tube.
Figure 1
2.0 AIR
SUPPLY
2.1 Air
Quality
DANGER
N
ever connect a breathing air line to an air
source that has not been tested for gas and
particulate contamination. The presence of
unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide (CO)
or other gases, or oxygen deficiency in
breathing air will cause death to the user.
2.1.1
The employer is responsible for ensuring that
breathing air shall meet the requirements for Grade D or
higher quality, as described in Compressed Gas
Association Commodity Specification pamphlet G-7.1.,
titled Commodity Specification For Air, published by
Compressed Gas Association Inc., Chantilly, VA.
Website:
www.cganet.com
, (29 CFR 1910.134 (i)
Outlet Connector
Disconnect
(Connection for
respirator supply hose)
Temperature
Control Lever
Heat Shield
(Regulates air
temperature)
(Connection for
respirator or vest)
Belt
