APOLLO 60 HP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR
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2.0
INSPECTION
! NOTICE
A Clemco respirator hose must be used with the
Apollo Respirator. If one is not available, it must
be ordered from an authorized distributor of
Clemco products. Hoses are not included with
respirators, because blast operators often are
assigned personal respirators, while using com-
mon respirator hoses.
2.1
Component Checklist
2.1.1
Make sure that all the respirator components are
present. Each respirator box should contain the following:
• Helmet with chin strap, suspension and cape
attached
• Breathing tube assembly
• One of the following air control devices with belt:
Constant-Flow Connector
Air Control Valve
Cool-Air Tube
Climate-Control Tube
• Disconnect adaptor assembly
NOTE: Respirator hose (one or more alternate hoses)
must be ordered separately.
2.1.2
When all of these components are present, pre-
pare the respirator for operation per Section 3.0.
3.0
PREPARATION
3.1
Adjust Helmet Suspension per Section 6.2.
3.2
Lens Assembly
! WARNING
Never use the respirator without the fixed inner
lens and perforated outer lenses in place. The
fixed lens provides support for the window gas-
ket. If the gasket is not adequately supported,
leaks can occur which could permit entry of toxic
and hazardous dust or abrasive into the helmet.
3.2.1
The lens system is an important part of the respi-
rator assembly. The helmet is supplied with an inner lens,
secured by a thick rubber gasket. Held in place on top of
the inner lens by the window frame are up to five perforated
outer lenses.
3.2.2
Check that the inner lens is in place. (See Section
9.1)
3.2.3
The perforated outer lenses are secured to the
helmet by the window frame. As one lens becomes frosted
during blasting, it can be torn off to expose the next lens.
Check that the perforated outer lenses are in place. (See
Section 9.2)
3.3
Belt
3.3.1
Using the spring clip attached to the Constant-
Flow Connector, attach the connector to the belt slide. This
step is not required with alternate air control devices,
because the Air Control Valve is furnished with a hook-on
belt clip, and belts are attached to Cool Air Tubes and
Climate Control Tubes.
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 to the Constant-
Flow Connector or alternate air control valve.
Failure to properly attach the tube may increase
noise levels beyond OSHA limits.
3.4.3
Use the strap handle to carry or hang the respira-
tor. Never hold, carry or hang the respirator by the breath-
ing tube. Mishandling the respirator in this manner may
damage the tube or helmet inlet. Any leaks or breaks in the
breathing tube will alter the air flow through the respirator
and affect user’s safety and comfort.
3.5
Respirator Hose
3.5.1
Use the disconnect adaptor assembly to attach
the respirator hose to the Constant-Flow Connector, or
alternate air control device. Using the adaptor provided,
