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APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR

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Thoroughly wash hands and face to remove con-
taminants before eating, drinking, or smoking
outside the blast area.

This manual does not contain all the health and
safety requirements regarding toxic and hazard-
ous dust exposure. Obtain copies of the OSHA
regulations and consult a safety professional
and/or industrial hygienist for complete require-
ments.

Within this manual we refer to hazardous or con-
taminated environments. These environments can
be any place around the blast area that could
contain toxic or hazardous dust.

If these warnings are not completely understood,
or if further information is required, contact a
local OSHA office. If any personnel in the abra-
sive blasting vicinity cannot read or comprehend
these warnings and the entire content of this
instructional material, assign a qualified person
to instruct him/her.

A phamplet about abrasive blasting hazards titled
“Preventing Silicosis and Death From Sandblast-
ing”, Publication No. 92-102, is available from
Publications Dissemination, DSDTT
National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 533-8287

1.4

Cautions and Limitations

1.4.1

Not for use in atmospheres immediately danger-

ous to life or health.

1.4.2

Do not exceed maximum use concentrations es-

tablished by regulatory standards.

1.4.3

Air-line respirators can be used only when the

respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the
requirements of CGA G-7.1 for Grade D or higher quality.

1.4.4

Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths

specified in the instruction manual.

1.4.5

Failure to properly use and maintain this product

could result in injury or death.

1.4.6

All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted,

used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA,
and other applicable regulations.

1.4.7

Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use

only exact replacement parts in the configuration as speci-
fied by the manufacturer.

1.4.8

Refer to users instructions, and/or maintenance

manuals for information on use and maintenance of these
respirators.

1.4.9

Special or critical users instructions, and/or spe-

cific use limitations apply.  Refer to instruction manual
before donning.

1.5

Special Use Limitations

1.5.1

Air pressure at the point of attachment (the point

of attachment is where the respirator supply hose is
connected to the respirable air source) must be main-
tained between the minimum and maximum pressures as
shown in the table in Section 4.2.2.

WARNING

Failure to maintain the minimum pressure at the
point of attachment may reduce air flow below the
minimum flow required by OSHA. Reduced air
flow may result in ingress of hazardous toxic
dust, subjecting the user to immediate health and
life threatening poisoning and subsequent respi-
ratory disease.

1.5.2

Use no more than 3 sections of respirator hose to

obtain a total maximum length of 300 feet as noted in the
table in Section 4.2.2.

1.5.3

The respirator is designed for specific use in

abrasive blasting applications. Do not use in other opera-
tions such as painting or welding.

1.5.4

Do not supply compressed air to this respirator.

Air from compressors poses hazards, especially from
Carbon Monoxide, that are not covered in these instruc-
tions.

1.6

Protection

1.6.1

Assigned Protection Factor (APF): The NIOSH

recognized assigned protection factor for any Type-CE
respirator (the Apollo respirator is a Type-CE respirator) is
25 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL). In other
words, CE respirators should be used only in atmospheres
in which the contaminant level does not exceed 25 times
the PEL. However, based upon the results of independent
testing, OSHA will treat the Apollo Supplied-Air Respirator
as having an APF of 1000 times the PEL

 

when used in lead

removal applications.

1.6.2

Head: The respirator protects the wearer’s head

and neck from minor impact and from abrasion caused by
rebounding abrasive. However, the respirator does not
meet the requirements for industrial head protection as
stated in ANSI Z89.1-1997.

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Страница 1: ...ou are using a Clemco Distributor Parts and Maintenance Guide refer to the orange warnings insert preceding the Index before continuing with the following instructions CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP One Cable Car Drive Washington MO 63090 Phone 636 239 4300 Fax 636 239 0788 NOTICE This supplied air respirator conforms to all NIOSH specifications and standards and carries NIOSH approval As manufactured thi...

Страница 2: ...r 1 1 2 OSHA requires the employer to establish a com prehensive respiratory protection program per regulations 29 CFR 1910 134 a b and 29 CFR 1926 103 to include the following 1 Program coordination by a designated responsible individual 2 Evaluation of each worker s ability to perform the work while wearing a respirator 3 Periodic training 4 Periodic environmental monitoring 5 Respirator fit tes...

Страница 3: ...use of properly de signed and maintained NIOSH approved sup plied air respirator equipment by blasting opera tors and all personnel within the work site area Leadpoisoningcancausedeath OSHAhasstated that the permissible exposure limit of lead is 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air 50 µg m3 averaged over an 8 hour workday The Apollo supplied air respirator system is ap proved by NIOSH as a Type CE...

Страница 4: ...the configuration as speci fied by the manufacturer 1 4 8 Refer to users instructions and or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators 1 4 9 Special or critical users instructions and or spe cific use limitations apply Refer to instruction manual before donning 1 5 Special Use Limitations 1 5 1 Air pressure at the point of attachment the point of attachment is...

Страница 5: ... cfm within the approved pressure range as noted in the table in Section 4 2 2 WARNING Do not supply compressed air to this respirator Air from compressors pose hazards especially from carbon monoxide that are not included in theseinstructions Compressorsusedforbreath ing air require safety and monitoring devices that are not included in these instructions Using compressors that are not suitable f...

Страница 6: ... Constant Flow Connector attach the connector to the belt slide 3 4 Breathing Tube Assembly 3 4 1 Attach the red end of the breathing tube to the threaded air inlet fitting at the back of the helmet 3 4 2 Attach the swivel connector on the black end to the Constant Flow Connector or alternate air control device WARNING The red end of the breathing tube must attach to the helmet and the black end t...

Страница 7: ...ressures as noted in the table in Section 4 2 2 According to OSHA regulations the respirator provides adequate protection at 6 cfm While 6 cfm is the minimum required air flow test data show that when 7 cfm or more is used it provides even greater protection for the user 4 2 2 Use the following table to determine the minimum and maximum pressure setting and maximum respirator hose length Total Hos...

Страница 8: ...ipped with a shut off Therefore if the hose is disconnected from the respirator while the pump is in operation air will continue to flow freely from the hose After removing the respirator in a clean environ ment the air pump should be shut off 6 0 ADJUSTMENTS 6 1 Helmet Suspension Adjustment and Re placement Figure 2 WARNING The suspension maintains a fixed distance be tween the head and the helme...

Страница 9: ...ties of the collar are intended to provide a snug fit on the user s neck The cape must be replaced before the collar is stretched to the point where it no longer fits snugly around the neck 7 2 5 The outer cape provides protection from rebound ing abrasive and from abrasive ingress into the helmet Inspect the outer cape frequently for wear Replace the cape before holes are worn through or any wear...

Страница 10: ...abrasive 8 4 Inner Lens 8 4 1 Inner and middle lenses should be replaced when pitted or scratched however if they become dirty but not pitted use mild detergent and water to clean them Volatile solutions such as alcohol gasoline or ammonia must not be used to clean these lenses Allow the lens to air dry cloth and towels can scratch the lens surface 9 0 SERVICE MAINTENANCE CAUTION Clean the respira...

Страница 11: ...mum visibility install only enough lenses to last during a work period 9 2 4 Preparing lenses in the following manner will permit lenses to be pulled off easily by a user wearing heavy gloves 9 2 5 Place the middle lens on a clean flat surface Place up to three cover lenses on top of it 9 2 6 Fold the tab of the bottom lens down as shown in Figure 4 9 2 7 Fold the tabs of the second and top lens u...

Страница 12: ...efore installing lenses 9 7 Rubber Latch 9 7 1 Pull the old latch off of the three lugs 9 7 2 Align the holes in the new latch over the lugs with the flat side toward the frame 9 7 3 Push the latch over each lug making sure the rubber is under the lug 9 8 Chin Strap 9 8 1 Replace the chin strap when worn 10 0 REPLACEMENT PARTS 10 1 Supplied Air Respirator Systems and Alternate Accessories Item Des...

Страница 13: ...APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR Page 12 17 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 11 14 10 8 13 22 18 19 12 20 21 15 Figure 6 25 24 23 ...

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