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APOLLO 60 HP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR

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04440

Flow Regulator

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04410

Flow Regulator

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04411

Flow Regulator

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21422

Cont. Flow Conn.

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04397

Hose 25 Ft.

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04415

Hose 50 Ft.

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04398

Hose 100 Ft.

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Clemco Industries Corp.

Washington, Missouri USA

(314) 239-0300

TYPE C AND CE CONTINUOUS FLOW SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR IS APPROVED

ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS:

TC#

19C-130

APL

SA

1 PROTECTION

SA-Supplied -air

2  CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

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-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.

E- Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified

in the user's instructions.

J- Failure to properly use and maintain this product could

result in injury or death.

M-All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and

maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other
applicable regulations.

N-Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts.  Use only exact

replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the
manufacturer.

O-Refer to users instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for

information on use and maintenance of these respirators.

S-Special or critical users instructions, and/or specific use

limitations apply.  Refer to instruction manual before donning.

B C D E J N O S

MODEL

PROTECTION 

1

Cautions and

Limitations 

2

Components

Alternates

1.0

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Scope of manual

1.1.1

This manual covers setup, operation, mainte-

nance, replacement parts, and important warnings for safe
operation of the Clemco Apollo 60 HP Supplied-Air Respi-
rator.

1.1.2

OSHA requires the employer to establish a com-

prehensive respiratory protection program per regulations
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(b) and 29 CFR 1926.103, to include
the following:

1.

Program coordination by a designated

responsible individual.

2.

Evaluation of each worker’s ability to perform

the work while wearing a respirator.

3.

Periodic training.

4.

Periodic environmental monitoring.

5.

Respirator-fit testing.

6.

Maintenance, inspection cleaning, and

storage of the respirators.

7.

Selection of the proper NIOSH-approved

respirator.

1.1.3

For safe use of the respirator, it is essential that

the user be properly instructed in its use and maintenance.
This manual must be made available to all users of the
respirator. [Reference OSHA Regulations 1910.134.]  Read
the entire manual before installing or operating the equip-
ment.

1.1.4

The respirator must be supplied with respirable air

meeting requirements described herein. It is the responsi-
bility of the owner to provide quality breathing-air to the
respirator, and to establish a program to ensure that the
respirator is properly used and maintained.

1.1.5

The following manuals are available for accesso-

ries that may be used in conjunction with the Apollo
Respirator.

Description

Manual No.

CAT Cool-Air Tube

08956

CCT Climate Control Tube

08850

CPF Particulate Air Filter

04143

ABL 4021 CarbonMonoxide Alarm

21457

1.2

Hazard Alerts

1.2.1

Clemco uses signal words, based on ANSI Z535.2-

1991, to alert the user of a potentially hazardous situation
that may be encountered while operating this equipment.
ANSI’s definitions of the signal words are as follows:

! NOTICE

“Notice” is used to indicate a statement of com-
pany policy as the message relates directly or
indirectly to the safety of personnel or protection
of property.

! CAUTION

“Caution” is used to indicate a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

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10506

Helmet

Summary of Contents for Apollo 60 HP

Page 1: ...ou are using a Clemco Distributor Parts and Maintenance Guide refer to the orange warnings insert preceding the Index before continuing with the following instructions CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP One Cable...

Page 2: ...i rator 1 1 2 OSHA requires the employer to establish a com prehensive respiratory protection program per regulations 29 CFR 1910 134 a b and 29 CFR 1926 103 to include the following 1 Program coordin...

Page 3: ...sup plied air respirator equipment by blasting opera tors and all personnel within the work site area Leadpoisoningcancausedeath OSHAhasstated that the permissible exposure limit of lead is 50 microgr...

Page 4: ...ntenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators 1 5 Special Use Limitations 1 5 1 Air pressure at the point of attachment the point of attachment is where the respirator s...

Page 5: ...s conditions Constant Flow Connector CFC Provides non adjust able volume of supplied air within the cfm range required by OSHA Air Control Valve ACV Enables the user to a d j u s t the volume of suppl...

Page 6: ...r lens by the window frame are up to five perforated outer lenses 3 2 2 Check that the inner lens is in place See Section 9 1 3 2 3 The perforated outer lenses are secured to the helmet by the window...

Page 7: ...necessary safety and monitoring devices plus suitable in line air filters and purifying equipment to assure breathing air quality Refer ence OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910 134 d and 29 CFR 1926 103 f 4...

Page 8: ...attached If the regulator is adjusted with static pressure no air flow pressure may drop below the required pressure when the respirator is connected and may result in low air flow Setting the pressur...

Page 9: ...e positioned and maintained without any interference from items such as hair facial hair or shirt collars between the collar and user s neck 5 9 Pull the cape down to fully extend it and connect the f...

Page 10: ...Try the helmet on for fit and readjust if necessary 6 2 9 Check that the chin strap is in place then reattach the cape onto the helmet following the instructions in Section 9 4 7 0 MAINTENANCE PROGRAM...

Page 11: ...to circulate to dry condensation from the cape and from inside the helmet 7 5 2 Long term storage 7 5 2 1 After inspection cleaning and thorough drying and after necessary repairs are made the cape s...

Page 12: ...eplacing Perforated Outer Lenses Figure 4 9 2 1 Up to five outer lenses can be installed at one time For maximum visibility install only enough lenses to last during a work period 9 2 2 Preparing lens...

Page 13: ...tructions 9 6 Window Frame 9 6 1 The window frame must be replaced when it becomes difficult to maintain a seal or to keep the latch closed When replacing the window frame the acoustical foam inside t...

Page 14: ...includes items 6 and 7 04398 6 Adaptor 3 8 hose to 3 8 pipe 00022 7 Union 3 8 hose to 3 8 hose 01020 8 Disconnect 1 4 female 00025 9 Adaptor 3 8 hose to 1 4 pipe 01019 10 Acoustical foam kit sides 04...

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