inspection,
Cleaning,
and Storage
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inspection, Cleaning and Storage
Bullard CC20 Series respirators have a limited service life.
Therefore, a regular inspection and replacement program must
be conducted.
The Bullard CC20 Series respirators and all component parts
and assemblies should be inspected for damage or excessive
wear before and after each use to ensure proper functioning.
Immediately remove the respirator from service and replace parts
or assemblies that show any sign of failure or excessive wear that
might reduce the degree of protection originally provided.
Use only CC20 components and replacement parts manufactured
by Bullard and approved by NIOSH for use with these respirators.
Since respirator use and the quality of maintenance performed vary
with each job site, it is impossible to provide a specific time frame for
respirator replacement.
Inspect all components of this respirator system during cleaning and
before and after each use for signs of wear, tear or damage that might
reduce the degree of protection originally provided. Respirators used
by more than one person must be cleaned, inspected and sanitized
after each use. If not cleaned, contamination may cause illness or
disease.
Hood and Headband Suspension
inspection
Inspect the hood material for rips, tears, or damage from exces-
sive wear that might reduce the degree of protection originally
provided. Inspect the inner neck cuff for elasticity. The respira-
tor’s plastic lens should be inspected for cracks, scratches or any
other signs of damage.
Disassemble the breathing tube from the hood by removing the
nylon hose clamp. To remove the hose clamp, slide the locks
sideways in opposite directions.
Remove the headband suspension and optional chin strap from the
hood, except on loose-fitting facepiece hoods, remove the breath-
ing tube by turning the connector on the tube counter-clockwise
and pulling out. Inspect headband suspension for cracks, frayed
or cut crown straps, torn headband or size adjustment slots, loss
of pliability, or other signs of excessive wear. Check the chin strap
for loss of elasticity, cuts, and cracked hanger clips.
If damage is detected, replace immediately with Bullard replace-
ment part(s) or remove the respirator from service.
Cleaning
Bullard does not recommend laundering the hood. When the hood
becomes dirty, it should be discarded and replaced. The respira-
tor’s plastic lens, headband suspension, and optional chin strap
should be hand-sponged with warm water and mild detergent,
rinsed, and air-dried. Mineral spirits may be used to remove
paints or coatings from the solvent-resistant lens of the 20 TP and
20TPC hoods. After cleaning and before reassembling, once again
carefully inspect parts for signs of damage.
CaUtioN
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning this respirator or any
parts and assemblies, with the exception that mineral spirits
may be used to clean the solvent-resistant lens of the 20TP
and 20TPC hoods. Strong cleaning and disinfecting agents, and
many solvents, can damage the plastic parts and reduce the
protective properties of the respirator. Failure to heed these
instructions may result in minor or moderate injury and/or
equipment damage.
WarNiNg
Failure to heed these instructions could result in death or
serious injury.
LEAVE WORK AREA IMMEDIATELY IF:
- Any respirator component becomes damaged
- Airflow into respirator hood stops or slows down
- Air pressure gauge drops below the minimum specified in
the Breathing Air Pressure Table
- Breathing becomes difficult
- You become dizzy, nauseous, too hot, too cold, or ill
- You taste, smell, or see contaminants inside
respirator hood
- Your vision becomes impaired
WarNiNg
Do not store respirator in your work area or leave it unattended
in a contaminated environment. Respirable contaminants can
remain suspended in the air for several hours after work activ-
ity ceases, even though you may not see them. Proper work
practice requires you to wear the respirator until you are out-
side the contaminated area. If you place or store the respirator
in a contaminated environment, contaminants, dirt, and dust
could get into the respirator. When you put the respirator back
on, you could breathe in contaminants upon reuse. Failure to
heed these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
WarNiNg
The air you breathe will not be clean unless the respirator you
wear is clean. Failure to heed this warning could result in death
or serious injury.
CC20 Series airline respirator
User Manual
