background image

APOLLO SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR 

Helmet Model 20 

Low Pressure 6 psi to 20 psi 

O. M. 21991 

 

 

 

 

Do not proceed with 
these instructions until 
you have READ the 
orange cover of this 
MANUAL and YOU 
UNDERSTAND its 
contents. *  
These WARNINGS are 
included for the health 
and safety of the 
operator and those in 
the immediate vicinity.

  

 

*If you are using a Clemco Distributor 
Maintenance and Part Guide, refer to 
the orange warnings insert preceding 
the Index before continuing with the 
enclosed instructions.  

 

Electronic files include a Preface 
containing the same important 
information as the orange cover.

 

 

© 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.

One Cable Car Dr. 

Washington, MO 63090 

Phone (636) 239-4300 

F

ax

 

(800)

 

726-7559 

Email: [email protected] 

www.clemcoindustries.com

 

 

 

WARNING

NOTICE 

This supplied air respirator conforms to all 
NIOSH specifications and standards and carries 
NIOSH approval. As manufactured, this 
respirator complies only with those foreign 
approvals that accept NIOSH certification. 
Specifically, it has not been manufactured to 
European

 standards and does not carry the 

European 

 mark. 

MC FILE NUMBER:  1193-0196 
DATE OF ISSUE: 

April, 1996 

REVISION: H, 

01/11 

Summary of Contents for APOLLO 20

Page 1: ...sed instructions Electronic files include a Preface containing the same important information as the orange cover 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP One Cable Car Dr Washington MO 63090 Phone 636 239 4300 Fa...

Page 2: ...th your employer about training programs and materials that are available Our company is proud to provide a variety of products to the abrasive blasting industry and we have confidence that the profes...

Page 3: ...ers are NOT compatible with Clemco equipment If controls are altered involuntary activation which may cause serious injury can occur Inspect the air control orifice DAILY for cleanliness NEVER use wel...

Page 4: ...ct to products used other than in accordance hereunder 2 On products seller manufactures seller warrants that all products are to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one...

Page 5: ...ice Lines MUST be run AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE from machine to work area with NO sharp bends Check DAILY for internal wear and external damage 9 HOSE COUPLINGS NOZZLE HOLDERS fitted SNUGLY to hose end...

Page 6: ...y alert symbol It is used to alert the user of this equipment of potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death CAUTION Caution us...

Page 7: ...debilitating lung blood liver kidney and skin injuries and even death Toxic dust is produced primarily by the breakdown of the abrasive being used and the surface being treated during abrasive blasti...

Page 8: ...or and found to be safe to breathe Toxic dust poisoning also may occur by eating drinking or smoking in a contaminated area or by eating drinking or smoking in a non hazardous area before thorough was...

Page 9: ...e validated third party testing for use up to 1000 APF In order not to be in violation of OSHA 1000 APF the end user must have a copy of this validated testing A copy of Clemco validated testing may b...

Page 10: ...ith an inner lens that is secured by the window gasket To protect the inner lens a middle lens and up to three perforated cover lenses are securely held in position by the lens gasket and frame 3 2 2...

Page 11: ...n 3 4 1 Respirator hose must be NIOSH approved Clemco 1 2 ID respirator hose 3 4 2 If longer hose is required it must be a NIOSH approved Clemco 1 2 respirator hose extension Use 50 foot or 100 foot C...

Page 12: ...i 4 1 3 Limiting characteristics of Grade D air at the time of publication of this manual are as follows Carbon Dioxide maximum of 1000 ppm Carbon Monoxide maximum of 10 ppm Odor No pronounced odor O...

Page 13: ...spirator hose air entry ports and fittings of all dust and debris Inspect the helmet suspension and if necessary replace it per Section 9 6 5 2 Begin the operation of the ambient air pump per the manu...

Page 14: ...headband slots Slide the headband tongue in or out of the guide to attain the desired head size It is important that the adjustment be made evenly on both sides Press the selected slots firmly onto t...

Page 15: ...service adjusted repaired or discarded in accordance with the following procedures 7 4 2 Adjustments and repairs must be made only by appropriately trained persons and only with genuine Clemco NIOSH...

Page 16: ...dditional disinfecting may be done before and or after use by wiping the surfaces with a commercial disinfecting wipe or spray 9 0 SERVICE MAINTENANCE CAUTION To prevent recontamination of the respira...

Page 17: ...the flange Working from inside the helmet push the gasket toward the tab until the tab is fully inserted into the retaining slot 9 2 8 Repeat the process on the opposite side The gasket must be pushed...

Page 18: ...on web under the chin strap and then secure the suspension by inserting the plastic tabs into their respective mounts the yellow tabs go on the side mounts 9 6 1 7 Align the middle pad so the elastic...

Page 19: ...s contaminants and may cause injury disease or death to the user OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910 134 H 4 i requires the use of the respirator manufacturer s NIOSH approved parts designated for the respira...

Page 20: ...ar 21301 13 O Ring 7 8 OD 2 required 22815 14 Breathing tube assembly includes two of item 13 22811 15 Constant flow connector LP w o belt 21429 16 Belt 2 web with buckle 04430 17 Nut lens frame 2 req...

Reviews: