Proper Use and Care of Your Bullard Airline Respirator
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1. of hose sections allowed NOTE IF USING THE GENVX RESPIRATOR REFERENCE THE BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE LOCATED INSIDE THE GENVX USER MANUAL NIOSH approved Bullard 88VX Series respirator components including cape hose s and helmet NIOSH Approval No TC L9C 293 a Bullard Americas Europe Bullard Bullard GmbH 1898 Safety Way Lilienthalstrasse 12 Cynthiana KY 41031 9303 USA 53424 Remagen Germany Toll free within USA 877 BULLARD 285 5273 Tel 49 2642 999980 Tel 1 859 234 6616 Fax 49 2642 9999829 Fax 1 859 234 8987 Face The tandem use of the respirator s inner and outer windows meet ANSI Z87 1 2003 High impact plus Z87 Face Protection requirements for face protection The use of both windows provide limited face protection from flying particles or spray of hazardous liquids but is not shatterproof There is no need to apply Anti Fog to these lenses Ears 88VX and GenVX Series respirators DO NOT provide hearing protection Use properly fitted earmuffs earplugs or other protection when exposed to high noise levels FRIGITRON2000S Use and Care Carefully read the 88VX or GenVX User Manual supplied with the original factory packaging If you do not have a copy contact your employer or Bullard Remove dust and if possible vacuum the cape so that it is contaminant free before leaving the work area and removing respirator e Putting on or removing respirator MUST NOT take place in a hazardous atmos2. the work place by accepted engineering control measures Assuming the employer and the wearer do their part this respirator should provide the wearer with an adequate degree of protection Prior to respirator use be certain of the following Air Supply Air Quality Respirable breathing air must be supplied to the point of attachment of the approved Bullard air supply hose The point of attachment is the point at which the air supply hose connects to the air source A pressure gauge attached to the air source is used to monitor the pressure of air provided to the respirator wearer A WARNING This respirator MUST be supplied with clean breathable air Grade D or better at all times This respirator does NOT purify air or filter out contaminants Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury Breathing Air Pressure Table These tables define the air pressure ranges necessary to provide the 88VX with a volume of air that falls within the required range of 6 15 or 170 425 Ipm according to U S Government Regulations 42 CFR Subpart J 84 150 Table 8 First find the table with the correct flow control device then find the air supply hose length the value within the corresponding box represents the proper operating air pressure F30 Series Constant Flow Pressure Table pressures in psi i V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths Nipple Type 50 2 100 3 150 4 200 5 250 300 5 F30 F30B F30S 14 15 1
3. 5 18 19 24 23 29 25 34 31 39 E E 14 15 15 18 19 24 23 29 25 34 31 39 Snap Tite 14 15 15 18 19 24 23 29 25 34 31 39 B3 o Sap Tite Brass TST 3a 5a a Boo pares u o e a aa a s aaO CEJN Flow Control Device T Series Cool Tube Pressure Table pressures in psi V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths Nipple T Flow Control Device Ipple type 25 50 2 75 150 3 175 300 AC100030 S 55 65 60 70 65 75 AC100031 55 65 60 70 65 75 AC100032 Snap Tite 55 65 60 70 65 75 DC50 Series Dual Cool Tube Pressure Table pressures in psi V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths Flow Control Device Nipple Type 50 2 100 3 150 3 200 3 250 3 300 5 DC5040 S B 48 52 59 63 68 72 80 84 85 92 90 98 DC5041 48 52 59 63 68 72 80 84 85 92 90 98 DC5042 48 52 59 63 68 72 80 84 85 92 90 98 DC5043 48 52 59 63 68 72 80 84 85 92 90 98 DC5044 48 52 59 63 68 72 80 84 85 92 90 98 DC5047 48 52 59 63 68 72 80 84 85 92 90 98 DC5048 48 52 59 63 68 72 80 84 85 92 90 98 CT Series Cool Tube Pressure Table pressures in psi V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths Plow Comrol Device Nipple Type 5 a 50 2 752 10064 1508 200 4 250 4 300 5 HCT Series Hot Cold Tube Hot Air to Hood Pressure Table pressures in psi V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths Fow Control DEVIGE Nipple Type 50x wey 7924 wey ogy ww 25044 3oy HCT Series Hot Cold Tube Cold Air To Hood Pressure Table pressures in psi V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths Fow Control Deyice Nip
4. Proper Use and Care of Your Bullard Airline Respirator A WARNING This respirator when properly fitted and used in conjunction with adherence to OSHA regulations and industry standards will provide a reasonable degree of protection to the wearer The respirator significantly reduces but may not totally eliminate the breathing of contaminants depending on the work practices involved Where concentrations of contaminants are excessive respirator wearers may obtain a higher level of protection froma valve operated pressure demand airline respirator or a pressure demand self contained breathing apparatus SCBA respirator At this time there are no side by side field studies for comparison However OSHA does assign higher protection factors to these groups of respirators Ideally the employer should measure concentrations inside the breathing zone on a periodic basis to ensure that the wearer is receiving adequate protection Before using this respirator Federal Law requires that the employer shall identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard s in the workplace and that l this evaluation shall include a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazard s and an identification of the contaminant s chemical state and physical form Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by OSHA EPA NIOSH ACGIH or other regulatory standards Improper respirator use may damage your health and or cause your death Improper use
5. may also cause certain life threatening delayed lung diseases such as silicosis pneumoconiosis or asbestosis 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 or Contaminant concentrations are in excess of regulations or recommendations as described in item 2 above DO NOT wear this respirator until you have passed a complete medical evaluation 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 Bullard 88VX and or GenVX Series respirators DO NOT modify or alter this respirator in any manner Use only NIOSH approved 88VX or GenVX Series components and replacement parts manufac l tured by Bullard for use with this respirator Failure to use NIOSH approved Bullard components and replacement parts such as lenses hoses flow control devices capes and climate control devices voids NIOSH approval of the entire respirator invalidates all Bullard warranties and could cause death serious injury lung disease or exposure to other hazardous or life threatening conditions Inspect all components of this re
6. ntil wrenchtight and leakfree Total connected hose length and number of hoses MUST be within the ranges specified on the Breathing Air Pressure Table in the 88VX or GenVX Series User Manuals and the respirator s 4 22 25 24 27 27 32 30 37 33 40 38 45 NIOSH approval label in the 88VX or GenVX Series User Manuals 22 25 24 27 27 32 30 37 33 40 38 45 22 25 24 27 27 32 30 37 33 40 38 45 22 25 24 27 27 32 30 37 33 40 38 45 The Breathing Air Pressure Table The Breathing Air Pressure Table in either the 88VX or GenVX Series User Manual defines the air pressure ranges necessary to provide 88VX or GenVX Series respirators with a volume of air that falls within the required range of 6 15 cfm or 170 425 Ipm Ref 42 CFR Part 84 Subpart J Table 8 NIOSH Approved Bullard Air Supply Hose s NIOSH approved Bullard air supply hose s MUST be used between the breathing tube connection fitting on the wearer s belt and the point of attachment to the air supply The Breathing Tube Assembly must be attached to the belt supplied with this respirator Securing the breathing tube assembly to your belt helps prevent the air supply hose from snagging disconnecting or pulling the helmet off your head Protection Respiratory The 88VX Series respirator is NIOSH approved and GenVX Series respirator is NIOSH approved as a Type C and CE respirator It can be worn for general purpose applications including heavy and light duty abrasive blasting and spray pai
7. nting This respirator is not approved for use in any atmosphere immediately dangerous to life or health IDLH or from which the wearer cannot escape without the aid of the respirator HC2400 Series Hot Cold Tube Pressure Table pressures in psi V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths FOV ONO KONICE Nippie Type 25 1 50 2 10 Ge sowy wan 2500164 300 HC240032 61 63 63 65 68 70 73 75 77 19 80 82 84 86 Head 88VX and GenVX Series respirators meet ANSI ISEA Standard Z89 1 2010 Type 1 Class C requirements for protective headwear for industrial workers The helmet is designed to provide limited head protection by reducing the force of falling objects striking the top of the helmet Eyes A CAUTION 88VX and GenVX respirators DO NOT provide eye protection Wear approved safety glasses or goggles at all times Failure to follow these instructions may result in minor or moderate injury Frigitron Free Air Pump Cool Tube and F35 Constant Flow Pressure Table pressures in psi ee Ss re 5 V20 Air Supply Hose Lengths Flow Control Device Nipple Type 50 1 100 2 200 2 300 3 FRIGITRON2000 Industrial Interchange 16 22 18 25 22 30 25 34 FRIGITRON2000B Industrial Interchange 16 22 18 25 22 30 25 34 Industrial Interchange 16 22 18 25 22 30 25 34 F35 Industrial interchange 46 ooo o e 10 15 13 18 F358 Industrial Interchange 46 y e 10 15 13 18 F35S Industrial Interchange 46 d e 10 15 13 18 Indicates the maximum number
8. or if you are not sure whether the atmosphere you are working in is immediately dangerous to 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 Do not use this respirator for underwater diving 13 Leave work area immediately if Any respirator component becomes damaged Airflow into respirator stops or slows down Air pressure gauge drops below the minimum specified in the Breathing Air Pressure Table in the 88VX or GenVX Series User Manual Breathing becomes difficult You become dizzy nauseous too hot too cold or ill You taste smell or see contaminants inside the respirator hood Your vision becomes impaired 14 Historically the incidence of disease from overexposure to toxic substances almost always occurs because the OSHA regulations and industry standards applicable to the work practices involved are not followed It is therefore imperative that the employer acquaint itself with and follow all of these standards and regulations REMEMBER Respiratory protections is but one component of safe work practices To minimize the chances of overexposure all safety regulations and standards must be followed and Respiratory protection is the last line of defense to be employed The employer must first eliminate or minimize the levels of toxic substances in
9. phere except for emergency escape purposes e Inspect all components of this respirator system daily for signs of wear tear or damage that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided e Immediately replace any worn or damaged components with NIOSH approved Bullard respirator components EC Type Examination to PPE 89 686 EEC Article 10 by SGS Yarsley ICS LTD East Grinstead West Sussex RH194ET 88E ONLY No 0120 Asia Pacific Bullard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd LHK Building 701 Sims Drive 04 03 Singapore 387383 Tel 65 6745 0556 Fax 65 6745 5176 Date of Manufacture Replacement Cape Part No 60808810573A 0513
10. ple Type Sa sve 794 wey oey 0e 25044 300G Air Source Locate the source of supplied air whether it is an air compressor or an ambient air pump such as a Bullard Free Air Pump in a clean air environment Locate the air source far enough from your work site to ensure the air remains contaminant free Always use an inlet filter on your air source Use suitable after cooler dryers filters carbon monoxide monitors and alarms like the Bullard CO monitor as necessary to assure clean breathable air at all times The air should be regularly sampled to be sure that it meets Grade D requirements Breathing Air Pressure Air pressure must be continually monitored at the point of attachment while operating this respirator A reliable air pres sure gauge must be present to permit you to continually monitor the pressure during actual respirator operation A WARNING Failure to supply the minimum required pressure at the point of attachment for your hose length and type will reduce airflow could result in death or serious injury F40 Series Adjustable Flow Pressure Table pressures in psi V10 Air Supply Hose Lengths Flow Control Device Nipple Type 100 3 150 lca 200 tei 250 300 5 m e E e D EE Ee E NIOSH Approved Bullard Fittings NIOSH approved Bullard quick disconnect fittings MUST be used to connect V5 or V20 hose lengths together When connect ing lengths of V10 hose only use Bullard V11 hose to hose adapters Secure connection s u
11. spirator system daily for signs of wear tear or damage that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided Immediately replace worn or damaged components with NIOSH approved Bullard 88VX or GenVX Series components or remove the respirator from service See INSPECTION CLEANING AND STORAGE section of User Manual for proper maintenance of 88VX or GenVX Series respirators Be certain your employer has determined that the breathing air source provides at least Grade D breathable air This respirator must be supplied with l clean breathable air at all times ll 12 Do not connect the respirator s air supply hose to nitrogen oxygen toxic gases inert gases or other unbreathable non Grade D air sources To prevent this airline couplings used for this respirator shall be incompatible with outlets for other gas systems Check the air source before using the respirator Failure to connect to the proper air source could result in death or serious injury 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 the 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 If you have any questions concerning the use of this respirator
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