WARNING
:
DO NOT CUT OR
REMOVE FOAM THAT IS INSIDE THE
B R E ATHING TUBE. THE FOAM HELPS
REDUCE THE NOISE LEVEL AND
TURBULENCE OF THE INCOMING
AIR SUPPLY. IT DOES NOT FILTER
OR PURIFY YOUR BREATHING AIR.
THIS RESPIRATOR WAS APPROVED
BY NIOSH WITH THE FOAM IN
PLACE.
INSPECTION: Remove the breathing
tube from the system. Inspect the fab-
ric air delivery system for rips, tears
or damage from excessive wear that
might reduce the degree of protection
originally provided. Inspect the knitted
neck cuff for elasticity.
If you detect any damage or exces-
sive wear, replace your air delivery
system immediately or remove the
respirator from service.
CLEANING: With the breathing tube
removed, machine wash the fabric air
delivery system in cold or warm water
using a gentle cycle. Use a mild laun-
dry detergent. Air-dry only. After
cleaning, inspect the unit once again
for signs of damage.
INSPECTION: The hose(s) should be
inspected closely for abrasions, corro-
sion, cuts, cracks and blistering. Be
sure the hose fittings are crimped
tightly to the hose so that air cannot
escape. Make sure the hose has not
been kinked or crushed by any equip-
ment that may have rolled over it.
If any of the above signs are present
or any other signs of excessive wear
are detected, replace the air supply
hose(s) immediately or remove the
respirator from service.
CLEANING: The air supply hose(s)
should be hand-sponged with warm
water and mild detergent, rinsed and
air-dried. Do not get water inside the
air supply hose. After cleaning, once
again carefully inspect air supply
hose(s) for signs of damage.
WARNING
:
ONLY USE
BULLARD HOSES THAT ARE MSHA/
NIOSH APPROVED FOR USE WITH
THIS RESPIRATOR. OTHER HOSES
COULD REDUCE AIRFLOW AND
PROTECTION, AND EXPOSE THE
WEARER TO LIFE THREATENING
CONDITIONS.
After reusable respirator components
have been cleaned, dried and
inspected, place them in a plastic bag
or an airtight container.
Store the respirator and parts where
they will be protected from contamina-
tion, distortion and damage from ele-
ments such as dust, direct sunlight,
heat, extreme cold, excessive mois-
ture and chemicals.
Air Delivery System
S t o ra g e
Air Supply Hose
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Air Delivery System
