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Supplied-Air Respirator, Type C Continuous Flow – Approval No. TC-19C-0546

Bullard 20LF Series loose-fitting facepieces for continuous flow supplied-air respirators, offer users a 25 Assigned Protection 
Factor (APF) in two options; a wide view lens or a narrow profile, stethoscope-friendly design.  20LF Series facepieces can be 
used with optional climate control devices.  20LF Series facepieces can be used with compressed air or ambient air pumps.  
Refer to pressure table settings inside this manual or supplied with your air pump.  For Powered Air-Purifying Respirator use, 
please refer to separate user manual.  

Read all instructions and warnings before using this product.  Failure to use 
and maintain this product in strict accordance with the instructions, labels, 
and limitations provided throughout this document could result in death or 
serious injury.
•  Consult and comply with all applicable respiratory regulations (OSHA, 

MSHA, ACGIH, EPA and others) including; written program, medical 
evaluation, user training, hazard identification and appropriate respirator 
selection for the hazard.  

•  DO NOT use these respirators for respiratory protection in abrasive 

blasting such as silica.  Use an approved and appropriate Type CE 
respirator for the hazard and activity.

•  20LF Series respirator facepieces and components are designed for 

protection against fumes, vapors, gases, and dusts.  For direct chemical 
contact or splash, additional evaluation of product selection is required.  

•  Never connect a respirator to a non-breathable air source. Prevent 

accidental connection by selecting unique and incompatible fittings from 
other airlines.

• Leave contamination area immediately if:
 

o Breathing becomes difficult

 

o Vision becomes impaired

 

o Pressure is felt in the ears

 

o Dizziness or other distress occurs

 

o You see, taste, or smell contaminants inside the facepiece

 

o Any part of the respirator assembly becomes damaged

 

o Airflow into the respirator slows or stops

 

o  Air pressure gauge drops below the minimum specified in the 

Breathing Air Pressure Table

WARNING

Respirator System Components

 ................................................................2

Respirator Operation 

 ..................................................................................2

Special or Critical User’s Instructions 

 ...................................................3

Breathing Air Pressure Table 

 ....................................................................3

Respirator Assembly

            Component Assembly  ...........................................................................4
            Donning & Doffing  .................................................................................4

Inspection, Cleaning and Storage 

 ...........................................................5

Approval Label 

 .......................................................................................... 6-7

Parts and Accessories 

 ........................................................................... 8-10

Return Authorizations 

 ..............................................................................10

AC1000 Cool Climate Control Tube

 ........................................................11

HC2400 Hot/Cold Climate Control Tube

......................................... 12-13

DC50 Series Dual-Cool Climate Control Tube/ DC70 Vest

 ......... 14-15

Frigitron 2000 Cool Climate Control Tube

 ..........................................16

V5 Breathing Air Supply Hose

 .................................................................17

V10 Breathing Air Supply Hose

 ..............................................................18

V20 Breathing Air Supply Hose

 ..............................................................19

Table of Contents

20LF Series Respirator Facepiece

User Manual for use with Supplied-Air Respirators

www.bullard.com

Cautions and Limitations

For 20LF Series Supplied Air Respirators

A. Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
B. Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). IDLH is defined in 29 CFR 1910.134(b).
C. Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
D.  Airline respirators can be used only when 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 this User Manual.
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 user’s instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these 

respirators.

S.  Special or Critical User’s Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to User’s Instructions before 

donning.

NOTE  

For technical assistance or questions contact Bullard Customer Service at:
Toll-Free 877-BULLARD (285-5273) or 859-234-6616 
Online at www.bullard.com or e-mail [email protected]  

Summary of Contents for 20LF Series

Page 1: ...or stops o Air pressure gauge drops below the minimum specified in the Breathing Air PressureTable WARNING Respirator System Components 2 Respirator Operation 2 Special or Critical User s Instructions 3 Breathing Air Pressure Table 3 Respirator Assembly Component Assembly 4 Donning Doffing 4 Inspection Cleaning and Storage 5 Approval Label 6 7 Parts and Accessories 8 10 Return Authorizations 10 AC...

Page 2: ...or or pumps manufacturer s instructions for supplying Grade D air including the use of inlet inline filters air dryers carbon monoxide monitors and alarms and periodic testing and maintenance Breathing Air Supply Hoses and Hose Fittings For OSHA compliance only Bullard air supply hoses and fittings approved for use by NIOSH can be used between the breathing tube connection fitting on the wearer s ...

Page 3: ...Bayonet 27 38 29 40 30 42 31 43 34 49 37 53 40 56 42 60 Cooling Mode AC100030 AC100030B AC100030S Ind Interchange 55 72 57 74 58 75 60 76 62 80 65 83 68 86 70 88 AC100031 Schrader 56 73 58 76 59 77 61 78 63 81 66 84 70 88 72 90 AC100032 AC100033 AC100034 Snap Tite 57 75 59 77 60 78 62 79 64 82 68 86 71 88 72 91 AC100037 CEJN 58 76 60 79 62 80 63 81 65 84 68 87 71 90 73 92 AC100038 Bayonet 60 77 61...

Page 4: ...reathing tube and flow control using the instructions given on page 4 1 Connect Bullard air supply hose to an air source supplying Grade D breathable air Turn on breathing air source 2 With air flowing connect the facepiece assembly to the air supply hose see Figure 4 Pull back the sleeve on the hose coupler and insert the quick disconnect nipple on the flow control Once the fitting is secured rel...

Page 5: ...rasive cleaning or solvents may damage the lens or leave harmful residue in the facepiece if improperly rinsed or aired out Breathing Tube Inspection Inspect the breathing tube for tears cracks holes or excessive wear that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided If any signs of excessive wear are present remove the breathing tube from service and discard immediately Inspect the g...

Page 6: ...d or omit parts Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration specified by the manufacturer O Refer to User s Instructions and or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators S Special or critical User s Information and or specific use limitations apply Refer to User s Instructions before donning 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS CF CONTINUOUS FLOW SA SUPPLIED A...

Page 7: ...46917 46915 46913 4696 469650 4696100 46916 V2050ST V20100ST V52533XXX V55031XXX V55030XXX V55033XXX V55032XXX V52531XXX V52530XXX V52532XXX V5KF5033XXX V5KF5032XXX V5KF5031XXX V5KF5030XXX V5KF2533XXX V5KF2532XXX V5KF2531XXX V5KF2530XXX V11 V12 V13 V14 V18 V19 V19B V37 V38 V17 S19432 S19442 S19443 3902 S19448 HS HSDC 36501 4612 DC70ML DC70XLXXL DC705X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ...

Page 8: ...35B 1 2 Industrial Interchange Brass Continuous Flow Control Fitting Free Air Pumps F35S 1 2 Industrial Interchange Stainless Steel Continuous Flow Control Fitting Free Air Pumps F37 1 4 CEJN Continuous Flow Control Fitting Compressed Air F38 1 4 Bayonet Continuous Flow Control Fitting Compressed Air F40 1 4 Industrial Interchange Adjustable Flow Control Fitting Compressed Air F40B 1 4 Industrial ...

Page 9: ...ling 50 V10 Series 3 8 ID for Compressed Air Starter Kit Includes QD Coupler 4696 V10 3 8 ID Starter Industrial Interchange 25 Black with V13 hose to pipe adapter and V17 nipple 469650 V10 3 8 ID Starter Industrial Interchange 50 Black with V13 hose to pipe adapter and V17 nipple 4696100 V10 3 8 ID Starter Industrial Interchange 100 Black with V13 hose to pipe adapter and V17 nipple 46913 V10 3 8 ...

Page 10: ... to Bullard Customer Service will provide you with written permission and a return authorization number as well as the labels you will need to return the product 3 Before returning the product decontaminate and clean it to remove any hazardous materials which may have settled on the product during use Laws and or regulations prohibit the shipment of hazardous or contaminated materials Products sus...

Page 11: ...o the hose connect the quick disconnect coupler on the air supply hose to the quick disconnectnippleontheAC1000CoolTube 4 Adjust the air pressure at the point of attachment to within the approved pressure range Figure 2 SeetheAirPressureTableonpage3 5 Dontherespiratorbyfollowingthedirectionsinyourrespiratorinstructionmanual 6 Toobtaincoolerair turntheairtemperaturecontrolknobcounterclockwise Figur...

Page 12: ... while operating the respirator A reliable air pressure gauge must be present to monitor the pressure WARNING Failure to supply the minimum required pressure at the point of attachment for your hose length will reduce airflow and could result in death or serious injury It is important to operate the Bullard climate control device in the prescribed pressure range for the particular Bullard respirat...

Page 13: ...djust the air pressure at the point of attachment Figure 2 to within the approved pressure range See the Respirator Breathing Air Pressure table in the respirator user manual 5 Putthehoodonbyfollowingthedirec tions in your respirator instruction manual If you do not have instruc tions contact Bullard Customer Service at the address or phone num bers below 6 Turn flow control valve to adjust the fl...

Page 14: ...st be conducted in an uncontaminated atmosphere Assembling the Cooling Vest 1 Insert the muffler end of the cooling vest connector hose well into the air entry sleeve of the vest Figure 1 For optional use with Bullard Airline Respirators DC50 Series Dual Cool Climate Control Tube and DC70 Vest Instruction Sheet WARNING Failure to supply the minimum required pressure at the point of attachment for ...

Page 15: ... approved pressure range found in the respirator user manual Figure 4 Operating the Dual Cool Tube 1 To obtain cooler air turn the air temperature control knobs counterclockwise Figure 3 Maximum cooling is obtained when knobs are open completely and when there is maximum airflow out of the Dual Cool tube s exhaust ports To obtain air that is closer to ambient temperature turn air temperature contr...

Page 16: ...be through the belt bracket 3 With the approved Bullard V20 air supply hose connected to the air source and with air flowing into the hose connect the quick disconnect coupler on the air supply hose to the quick disconnect nipple on the Frigitron 2000 4 Adjust the air pressure at the point of attachment to within the approved pressure range Figure 2 5 Put the hood on by following the directions in...

Page 17: ...ons 1 Connect the respirator s breathing tube fitting to the female quick disconnect cou pler on the V5 hose 2 Connect the quick disconnect nipple on the hose to the point of attachment on your breathing air source Respirable Breathing Air Respirable breathing air must be supplied to the point of attachment of the approved breathing air supply hose Government regulations require that all breathing...

Page 18: ...o hose adapter and V13 hose to pipe 3 8 NPT adapter 1 Remove any quick disconnect nipple or adapter from the air source end of the starter hose and replace it with the V11 hose to hose adapter 2 Connect one end of extension hose to the open end of the V11 adapter just inserted in the starter hose 3 If the air source has a threaded attachment use the supplied V13 hose to pipe 3 8 NPT adapter to con...

Page 19: ...emale quick disconnect cou pler on the V20 hose 2 Connect the quick disconnect nipple on the hose to the point of attachment on your breathing air source Respirable Breathing Air Respirable breathing air must be supplied to the point of attachment of the approved breathing air supply hose Government regulations require that all breathing air meet the specifications for Grade D breathing air as des...

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