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Spectrum Series® Continuous Flow Airline 

Respirator Instruction Manual

Type C NIOSH Approval No. 
TC-19C-0505 Continuous-Flow Class - F30 Series Flow Control
TC-19C-0506 Continuous-Flow Class - F40 Series Flow Control
TC-19C-0507 Continuous-Flow Class -  AC1000 Series Flow 

Control

TC-19C-0508 Continuous-Flow Class -  HC2400 Series Flow 

Control

TC-19C-0509 Continuous-Flow Class - CT Series Flow Control
TC-19C-0510 Continuous-Flow Class - HCT Series Flow Control

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS 

RESPIRATOR. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.

Table of Contents

APPROVAL LABEL .............................................................................................2-7

EXPLODED VIEW DIAGRAM ............................................................................... 8

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 9

COMPONENT CONCEPT ...................................................................................... 9

WARNINGS ..................................................................................................10, 11

OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................... 12

SPECIAL USER INSTRUCTIONS / BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE .......13-19

RESPIRATOR ASSEMBLY

Putting Respirator On ............................................................................... 20 
Taking Respirator Off ................................................................................ 20

INSPECTION, CLEANING AND STORAGE ......................................................... 21

FIT TESTING ...................................................................................................... 21

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR SPECTRUM RESPIRATORS .......................22-23

RETURN AUTHORIzATIONS .............................................................................. 23

Summary of Contents for AC1000 Series

Page 1: ...ow Class CT Series Flow Control TC 19C 0510 Continuous Flow Class HCT Series Flow Control READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS RESPIRATOR SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE Table of Contents APPROVAL LABEL 2 7 EXPLODED VIEW DIAGRAM 8 GENERAL INFORMATION 9 COMPONENT CONCEPT 9 WARNINGS 10 11 OPERATIONS 12 SPECIAL USER INSTRUCTIONS BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE 13 19 RESPIRATOR ASSEMBLY P...

Page 2: ...res 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 main...

Page 3: ...nstructions 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 specified by the manufacturer O Refer to User s Instructions and or main...

Page 4: ...oduct 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 specified by the manufacturer O Refer to User s Instructions and or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of ...

Page 5: ... 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 specified by the manufacturer O Refer to User s Instructions and or maintenance manuals for info...

Page 6: ...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 specified by the manufacturer O Refer to User s Instructions and or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance o...

Page 7: ...perly 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 specified by the manufacturer O Refer to User s Instructions and or maintenance manuals for informat...

Page 8: ...SEK Speaker Exhalation Body 11 6059 Exhalation Valve 12 EVO O ring for Exhalation Valve Seat 13 EVO Exhalation Valve Seat 14 LNK Nosecup 15 LNK Inhalation Valve Flaps 16 SPECBT Breathing Tube 17 F30 Series Adjustable Flow 18 F40 Series Adjustable Flow 19 AC1000 Series Cool Tube 20 CT Series Cool Tube 21 HC2400 Series Hot Cold Tube 22 HCT Series Hot Cold Tube 23 LC Mylar Lens Covers 25 pkg Packaged...

Page 9: ... with breathing air sources such as air compressors or Bullard Free Air Pumps Bullard offers the appropriate approved breathing tube assembly and air supply hose to connect the Spectrum CF respirator to these breathing air sources This respirator is available in two mask sizes A probed mask kit is available for quantitative fit testing Contact Bullard or our local authorized distributor for more i...

Page 10: ...the work area 3 Improper respirator use may damage your health and or cause your death Improper use may also cause certain life threatening delayed lung disease such as silicosis pneumoconiosis or asbestosis 4 DO NOT wear this respirator if any of the following conditions exist Atmosphere is immediately dangerous to your life or health IDLH You CANNOT escape without the aid of the respirator Atmos...

Page 11: ...low the upper limit recommended for this respirator In addition follow all procedures for confined space entry operation and exit as defined in applicable regulations and standards including 29 CFR 1910 146 11 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 empl...

Page 12: ...ous air is impractical Air may normally have a slight odor The presence of a pronounced odor should render the air unsatisfactory Contact the Compressed Gas Association 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202 for complete details on commodity Specifications G 7 1 AIR SOURCE Locate the source of supplied air whether it is an air compressor or an ambient air pump such as a Bullard Free Air p...

Page 13: ...UST be within the ranges specified on the Breathing Air Pressure Table see page 13 19 and the res pirator s NIOSH approval labels see pages 2 and 7 The breathing tube connection fitting MUST be secured to the belt that is supplied with this respirator Securing the air entry connection fitting helps prevent the air supply hose from snagging disconnecting or pulling the respirator off your face SPEC...

Page 14: ... Snap Tite Stainless 3 13 20 V10 100 F37 CEJN 3 13 20 V10 100 F38 Bayonet 3 13 20 V10 150 F30 Industrial Interchange 3 16 28 V10 150 F31 Schrader 3 16 28 V10 150 F32 Snap Tite 3 16 28 V10 150 F33 Snap Tite Brass 3 16 28 V10 150 F34 Snap Tite Stainless 3 16 28 V10 150 F37 CEJN 3 16 28 V10 150 F38 Bayonet 3 16 28 V10 200 F30 Industrial Interchange 3 18 31 V10 200 F31 Schrader 3 18 31 V10 200 F32 Sna...

Page 15: ...F43 Snap Tite Brass 3 18 25 V10 100 F44 Snap Tite Stainless 3 18 25 V10 100 F47 CEJN 3 18 25 V10 100 F48 Bayonet 3 18 25 V10 150 F40 Industrial Interchange 3 20 32 V10 150 F41 Schrader 3 20 32 V10 150 F42 Snap Tite 3 20 32 V10 150 F43 Snap Tite Brass 3 20 32 V10 150 F44 Snap Tite Stainless 3 20 32 V10 150 F47 CEJN 3 20 32 V10 150 F48 Bayonet 3 20 32 V10 200 F40 Industrial Interchange 3 22 35 V10 2...

Page 16: ...te Stainless 3 42 67 V10 100 AC100037 CEJN 3 42 67 V10 100 AC100038 Bayonet 3 42 67 V10 150 AC100030 Industrial Interchange 3 45 71 V10 150 AC100031 Schrader 3 45 71 V10 150 AC100032 Snap Tite 3 45 71 V10 150 AC100033 Snap Tite Brass 3 45 71 V10 150 AC100034 Snap Tite Stainless 3 45 71 V10 150 AC100037 CEJN 3 45 71 V10 150 AC100038 Bayonet 3 45 71 V10 200 AC100030 Industrial Interchange 3 46 73 V1...

Page 17: ...ss 3 47 68 V10 100 HC240034 Snap Tite Stainless 3 47 68 V10 100 HC240037 CEJN 3 47 68 V10 100 HC240038 Bayonet 3 47 68 V10 150 HC240030 Industrial Interchange 3 50 73 V10 150 HC240031 Schrader 3 50 73 V10 150 HC240032 Snap Tite 3 50 73 V10 150 HC240033 Snap Tite Brass 3 50 73 V10 150 HC240034 Snap Tite Stainless 3 50 73 V10 150 HC240037 CEJN 3 50 73 V10 150 HC240038 Bayonet 3 50 73 V10 200 HC24003...

Page 18: ...4 Snap Tite Stainless 3 44 45 V10 100 CT37 CEJN 3 44 45 V10 100 CT38 Bayonet 3 44 45 V10 150 CT30 Industrial Interchange 3 52 53 V10 150 CT30SW Industrial Interchange Swivel 3 51 53 V10 150 CT31 Schrader 3 52 53 V10 150 CT32 Snap Tite 3 52 53 V10 150 CT33 Snap Tite Brass 3 52 53 V10 150 CT34 Snap Tite Stainless 3 52 53 V10 150 CT37 CEJN 3 52 53 V10 150 CT38 Bayonet 3 52 53 V10 200 CT30 Industrial ...

Page 19: ...nap Tite Stainless 3 50 55 V10 100 HCT37 CEJN 3 50 55 V10 100 HCT38 Bayonet 3 50 55 V10 150 HCT30 Industrial Interchange 3 55 61 V10 150 HCT30SW Industrial Interchange Swivel 3 57 69 V10 150 HCT31 Schrader 3 55 61 V10 150 HCT32 Snap Tite 3 55 61 V10 150 HCT33 Snap Tite Brass 3 55 61 V10 150 HCT34 Snap Tite Stainless 3 55 61 V10 150 HCT37 CEJN 3 55 61 V10 150 HCT38 Bayonet 3 55 61 V10 200 HCT30 Ind...

Page 20: ...rator may need to be selected 14 With the air flowing connect the quick disconnect fitting on the respirator s flow control device to the quick disconnect coupler on the air supply hose See Figure 6 Once fitting is secured release coupling sleeve to lock fitting together Pull on both hoses to make sure they are attached securely 15 Adjust the air pressure at the point of attachment to within the a...

Page 21: ...e with warm water and mild detergent rinse and air dry Do not get water inside the breathing tube After cleaning once again carefully inspect breathing tube for signs of damage Air Supply Hose Inspection The hose s should be inspected closely for abrasions corrosion cuts cracks and blistering Make sure the hose fittings are crimped tightly to the hose so that air cannot escape Make sure the hose h...

Page 22: ...en Compatible Nipple SPECAC100031L SPECAC100031S AC1000 Series CoolTube Assembly with Schrader Nipple SPECAC100032L SPECAC100032S AC1000 Series CoolTube Assembly with Snap Tite Nipple SPECAC100033L SPECAC100033S AC1000 Series CoolTube Assembly with Snap Tite Brass Nipple SPECAC100034L SPECAC100034S AC1000 Series CoolTube Assembly with Snap Tite Stainless Nipple SPECAC10037L SPECAC100037S AC1000 Se...

Page 23: ...oldTube with Industrial Interchange Nipple HC2400030 HC2400 Series Hold ColdTube with Industrial Interchange Hansen Compatible Nipple HC2400031 HC2400 Series Hold ColdTube with Schrader Nipple HC2400032 HC2400 Series Hold ColdTube with Snap Tite Nipple HC2400033 HC2400 Series Hold ColdTube with Snap Tite Brass Nipple HC2400034 HC2400 Series Hot ColdTube with Snap Tite Stainless Nipple HC2400037 HC...

Page 24: ...ly as possible For your convenience your Coordinator will try to help you correct the problem over the telephone 2 Verify with your Coordinator that the product should be returned to Bullard Customer Service will provide you with written permission and a return authorization number as well as labels you will need to return the product 3 Before returning the product decontaminate and clean it to re...

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