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FAMB2 Half-Mask
Respirator System User Manual
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WARNING
1. T his respirator, when properly fitted and used, significantly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the breathing of contaminants by the respirator
wearer. You may obtain better respiratory protection from other types of respiratory protection equipment such as a valve operated, pressure-demand
airline respirator or a pressure-demand, self-contained breathing apparatus respirator.
2. Before using this respirator, be sure your employer has determined that airborne contaminant concentrations do not exceed those allowed by applicable
OSHA, EPA, NIOSH or ACGIH regulations and recommendations for continuous-flow airline half-mask respirators. Federal law requires that your employer
measure and monitor airborne contaminant levels in 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 diseases
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.
- Atmosphere contains less than 19.5% oxygen.
- Work area is poorly ventilated.
- Unknown contaminants are present.
- Contaminants are in excess of regulations or recommendations
(as described in item 2 above).
5. Bullard recommends that you DO NOT wear this respirator until you have passed a complete physical exam (perhaps including a lung x-ray) conducted
by qualified medical personnel, and have been trained in the respirator’s use, maintenance and limitations by a qualified individual (appointed by your
employer) who has extensive knowledge of the Bullard FAMB2 respirator.
6. DO NOT modify or alter this respirator in any manner. Use only NIOSH-approved Bullard FAMB2 components and replacement parts manufactured by
Bullard for use with this respirator. Failure to use NIOSH-approved components and replacement parts such as hoses and flow-control devices, voids
NIOSH approval of the entire respirator, invalidates all Bullard warranties and may cause death, lung disease or exposure to other hazardous or life-
threatening conditions.
7. Inspect all components of this respirator system daily for sign of wear, tear or damage that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided.
Immediately replace worn or damaged components with NIOSH-approved Bullard FAMB2 components or remove respirator from service. (See
INSPECTION, CLEANING AND STORAGE section for proper maintenance of the FAMB2 respirator.)
8. Be certain your employer has determined that the breathing air source provides at least Grade D breathable air. This respirator must be supplied with
clean breathable air at all times.
9. DO NOT connect the respirator’s air supply hose to nitrogen, toxic gases, inert gases or other unbreathable, non-Grade D air sources. Check the air source
before using the respirator. Failure to connect to the proper air source may result in serious injury or your death.
10. DO NOT use this respirator in poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces such as tanks, small rooms, tunnels or vessels, unless the confined space is
well ventilated and contaminant concentrations are below 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 your life or health (IDLH), ask your employer. All instructions for the use and care of this product must be supplied to you by your employer
as recommended by the manufacturer and as required by Federal Law (29 CFR 1910.134).
12. DO NOT use this respirator for abrasive blasting or underwater diving.
For technical assistance, call or write:
E.D. Bullard Company
1898 Safety Way
Cynthiana, KY 41031-9303
Toll free: 877-BULLARD (285-5273)
Tel: 859-234-6616
Fax: 859-234-8987
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