Spectrum™ Continuous Flow Airline Respirator Instruction Manual
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1. 10 ppm max Carbon dioxide 1 000 ppm max sOd0p x u az lack of noticeable odor No toxic contaminants at levels that make air unsafe to breathe Specific measurement of odor in gaseous air is impractical Air may nor mally have a slight odor The presence of a pronounced odor should render the air unsatisfactory Contact the Compressed Gas Association 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202 for complete details on commodity Specifications G 7 1 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 environ ment Locate the air source far enough from your work site to ensure the air remains contaminant free Always use an inlet filter on the air source Use suitable after cooler dryers with filters and carbon monoxide monitors and alarms like Bullard s Alert 1 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 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 AI2. r a Sullar d Spectrum Continuous Flow Airline Respirator Instruction Manual Type C NIOSH Approval No TC 19C 322 Continuous Flow Class and TC 19C 321 Pressure Demand Class READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS RESPIRATOR SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE Table of Contents APPROVAL LABELS Ju u u Su u aa a 2 3 GENERAL INFORMATION ENNEN 4 COMPONENT CONCEP Des U aaan arapi iA 4 MASK FITTING ASSEMBLIES ENEE 5 AIR SUPPLY HOSE OPTIONS l l u u u u uuu uuu u uuu 5 KUTTEN 5 6 OPERATIONS Suasana naa a u i 7 BREATHING AIR PRESSURE TABLE ENEE 8 RESPIRATOR ASSEMBLY Putting Respirator On 9 Taking Respirator Of ENEE 9 INSPECTION CLEANING AND STORAGE u 10 EIT TESTING ponsi iaoiaeii oiiaii taaa ri aie 11 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR SPECTRUM RESPIRATORS uuu 11 RETURN AUTHORIZATIONS v i uu aaa aaa iai eieaa aiaiai 12 www bullard com suoyesidsad s u JO o2ueu luleui pue BSN UO uonguuojul 10 SfeNUeW S52ueu luieui 1o pue suononnsul Seen o1 1949Y O yeunjoeynuew y Aq peyioeds uolyeunByuoo y u sped 1u uueoeld i 19ex juo sn sed ywo JO ppe AJipouu eene 13A N N suonelnB i ajqeoidde 19440 pue WHSO VHSN UA SOUEDIOOOE u p umuieui pue p sn pay Dateie 2q reys sio euids i ponoudde IV l yyeep Jo Anfu ul 1Ins i pinos yonpoud siy uegzurew pue sn u do4d ot anres r suononxnsul sasn 24 u Paljioeds sulBu l
3. Verify with your Coordinator that the product should be returned to Bullard Customer Service will provide you with written permission and a return authorization number as well as labels you will need to return the product Before returning the product decontaminate and clean it to remove any hazardous materials which may have settled on the product during use Laws and or shippingregulations prohibit the shipment of hazardous or contaminated materials Products suspected to be contaminated will be professionally discarded at the customer s expense Ship returned products including those under warranty with all transpor tation charges pre paid Bullard cannot accept returned goods on a freight collect basis Returned products will be inspected upon return to the Bullard facility Your Customer Service Coordinator will telephone you with a quote for required repair work which is not covered by warranty If the cost of repairs exceeds stated quote by more than 20 your Coordinator will call you for authorization to complete repairs After repairs are completed and the goods have been returned to you Bullard will invoice you for actual work performed d ST ISO 9001 certified a N 2011 Bullard All rights reserved Free Air is a registered trademark of Bullard Spectrum is a trademark of Bullard 6081986062B 1111
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5. 1989 faceshield requirements for impact penetration and optics The lens provides LIMITED FACE PROTECTION The Spectrum lens is not shatterproof EYES Spectrum respirators provide LIMITED EYE PROTECTION from flying particles and splash per ANSI Z87 1979 Primary eye protection should be worn when necessary Pressure Gauge Point of a he Respirator Ny Grade D Breathable Air Source Seel Air Supply Hose Figure 2 Breathing Air Requirements AIR QUALITY 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 Respirable breathable 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 See Figure 2 Supplied breathing air must AT A MINIMUM meet the requirements for Type 1 gaseous air described in the Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification G 7 1 Grade D or higher quality as specified by Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 84 141 b and 29 CFR 1910 134 i The requirements for Grade D breathable air include wl te 19 5 23 5 6 Hydrocarbons condensed IN MG M3 Of gas 5 mg m3 max Carbon monoxide
6. Label on Pages 1 and 2 Spectrum Continuous Flow Airline Respirator Instruction Manual MASK FITTING ASSEMBLIES FULL FACE MASK RESPIRATOR WITH BREATHING TUBE ASSEMBLY Comfortable silicone full face mask with breathing tube that connects the mask to air supply hose For use with breathing air compressors continuous flow For use with ambient air pumps continuous flow or pressure demand or pressure demand SPEC40 1 4 Industrial Interchange SPEC35 1 2 Industrial Interchange SPEC41 1 4 Schrader SPEC42 1 4 Snap Tite SPEC48 1 4 Bayonet AIR SUPPLY HOSE OPTIONS Connects breathing tube to air source supplying clean breathable air Hose for High Pressure Hose for Low Pressure Compressed Air Source Ambient Air Source V10 v20 3 8 LD Hose 1 2 I D Hose 4696 Starter Hose V20 Starter 545 Series Extension Hose Extension Hose Extension hose available in 25 50 and 100 foot lengths with a variety of Available in 50 and 100 foot lengths with a variety of quick disconnect fit quick disconnect fittings styles and materials See parts list for details tings styles and materials See parts list for details A WARNING 1 This 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
7. mild detergent or a germicidal disinfecting detergent The respirator body and parts may be scrubbed gently with a cloth or soft brush All foreign matter must be removed carefully from all surfaces of the exhalation valve flap and seat Wipe any areas still showing accumulations of foreign matter with a cloth moistened in a detergent or a solvent such as mineral spirits or naphtha until clean Stubborn accumulations of paints lacquers or enamels may be removed with a cloth containing a paint enamel or lacquer stripping agent Once the dirt or paint is loosened it may be gently rubbed or brushed oft DO NOT USE VOLATILE SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING THIS RESPIRATOR OR ANY PARTS OR ASSEMBLIES STRONG CLEANING AND DISINFECTING AGENTS AND MANY SOLVENTS CAN DAMAGE THE SILICONE RUBBER AND PLASTIC PARTS DO NOT LEAVE SOLVENTS AND STRONG CLEANING AND SANITIZING AGENTS IN CONTACT WITH SILICONE RUBBER OR PLASTIC SURFACES ANY Inspection Cleaning and Storage LONGER THAN NECESSARY TO LOOSEN THE ACCUMULATIONS OF DIRT OR CONTAMINANTS Rinse the respirator in clean warm water about 120 degrees F Shake to remove excess water and allow to air dry away from direct heat sunlight or contaminants Breathing Tube INSPECTION Inspect the breathing tube for tears cracks holes or exces sive wear that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided Be sure the quick disconnect fitting is screwed tightly into the breathing tube so no air
8. the end of the air entry hose 3 Fasten the belt at your waist or hip level and adjust for comfort Taking Respirator Off Mask 1 When finished working leave the work area wearing the respirator and with 4 Release the headstraps to the full outward position by pulling the headstrap the air still flowing quick release tabs forward When fully 2 Once completely outside the contaminated area remove the respirator by extended tabs should be located at the Figure 3 lifting the tabs on the latches Disconnect the air supply hose using the headstrap latches quick disconnect coupling 5 Grasp the headstrap harness with NOTE thumbs through the straps Spread If using V20 Series 1 2 L D air supply hose the quick disconnect cou outward pler does not have a shut off valve Therefore the air will continue to flow 6 Push the top of the facepiece flange freely after it has been disconnected from the respirator up the forehead brushing hair upward from the face seal area See Figure 3 Continue up and over the head until the harness is centered at the rear of the head and the chin rests in the chin cup 7 Pull both lower straps at the same time towards the rear See Figure 4 Tighten the two temple straps Tighten the top head strap if necessary 8 Adjust headstraps until the facepiece fits securely and evenly 9 Perform a negative pressure fit check A With facepiece on and secured place your finger over the quick
9. 4 u p uiS ds sulBu l sou pue s Buei ainssaid y luo asf 3 Qulenb Jeuf 10 q oppen LA WOO JO slu euu uinb li y Bun u sre qeuids 1 yum parjddns ave sioleuids 1 out u uA juo p sn aq ued sioleuids 1 out d spiepue1s Auole nB i Aq p usilqe1s suone nueSuo2o sn uinuuixeui p 5x ou oq 23 yyeey 10 ay 0 snosebuep l leIp uutu s udsouue u aen 104 JON 9 SNOILLVLINNIT 8 SNOILLNVO GNVIWAd SYNSS3uYd dd YIV GalddNs VS NOILOALOUd L x lt nN 2 S 4 J ljiiduiy z SUOHE WN eoeideor4 suonneg leuj llV SLNANOdWOS tO1lVtlldS3t SNOLLVHNDIANOO SNIMOT1IOS JHL NI AINO G3AOtiddV Joyesdsoy sy Denge pueuu q ainssald 23 d L d dO WNYLOAdS 2v0 2Z8 008 LEO Ly Ayonquey eueiyjus Kem eyes 8681 paeng e k s u s wn p d hee a wan General Information Component Concept aSullard GENERAL INFORMATION Bullard s Spectrum CF airline respirator when properly used provides a continuous flow of air from a remote air source to the respirator wearer Spectrum CF respirators offer protection from airborne contaminants that are not immediately dangerous to life or health IDLH or that do not exceed concentrations allowed by applicable OSHA EPA NIOSH or ACGIH regula tions and recommendations for continuous flow or pressure demand class airline respirators Spectrum CF airline respirators are approved by NIOSH TC 19C 322 Type C Continu
10. Breathing Tube 16 BT100 Series 17 BT100 Series 18 BT100 Series 19 BT100 Series Breathing Tube Adaptor 20 SPEC LC Mylar Lens Covers 25 pkg Packaged as replacement parts in quantities of 4 or 5 See page 16 BUILD YOUR ullard l www BuildYourBullard com Americas 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 www bullard com Europe Bullard GmbH Lilienthalstrasse 12 53424 Remagen Germany Tel 49 2642 999980 Fax 49 2642 9999829 www bullardextrem com RETURN AUTHORIZATION IMPORTANT THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE BULLARD WILL ACCEPT ANY RETURNED GOODS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Follow the steps outlined below to return goods to Bullard for repair or replacement under warranty or for paid repairs 1 4 5 Asia Pacific Bullard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd LHK Building 701 Sims Drive 04 03 Singapore 387383 Tel 65 6745 0556 Fax 65 6745 5176 www bullard com Contact a Bullard Customer Service Coordinator by telephone or in writing at Bullard 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana KY 41031 9303 Toll Free 800 827 0423 Phone 859 234 6611 Fax 859 234 1303 In your correspondence or conversation with a Customer Service Coordinator describe the problem as completely as possible For your convenience your Coordinator will try to help you correct the problem over the telephone
11. R FLOW AND MAY CAUSE INJURY DISEASE OR DEATH The Breathing Air Pressure Tables See page 10 define the air pressure ranges necessary to provide Spectrum CF respirators with a volume of air that falls within the required range of 4 15 cfm Ref 42 CFR Part 84 Subpart J 84 150 when operated in continuous flow mode Meets pressure demand class requirements when operated within the pressure ranges listed in Table 2 Ref 42 CFR 84 157 Make sure you understand the information in the Breathing Air Pressure Table see page 10 before using this respirator 1 Determine the type of air source you are using column 1 then find the breathing tube assembly column 2 2 Be sure your Bullard air supply hose s column 3 is approved for use with your breathing tube assembly 3 Determine that your Bullard air supply hose is within the approved length column 4 4 Make sure you have not exceeded the maximum number of hose sections column 5 5 Set the air pressure at the point of attachment within the required pres sure range column 6 for your breathing tube assembly and air supply hose type and length Accurate pressure readings can only be attained when air is flowing into the respirator suoljeiadg N aSullard Breathing Air Supply Hoses and Hose Fittings 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
12. a volume of air that meets the pressure demand requirements according to U S Government regulations Ref 42 CFR 84 157 x 13 2 Jj 3 A Breathing Tube Air Supply Hose Length Maximum Number of Required Pressure Assembly Air Supply Hose Feet Hose Sections Range psig air 2 9 10 bs ge Air BT135 v20 100 150 3 11 12 j 250 300 3 13 14 oo Breathing Air Pressure Tables Spectrum Continuous Flow Airline Respirator Instruction Manual SPECTRUM RES PI RATOR ASSEM BLY 11 Adjust the air pressure at the point of attachment to within the approved pressure range See the Breathing Air Pressure Table on page 10 for the approved pressure range Putting Respirator On 1 Remove the Spectrum CF respirator from the plastic shipping bag Except 12 With the air flowing into your respirator you are now ready to enter the for the belt the respirator is shipped completely assembled Lace the belt work area through the metal slide or adjustable flow control fitting that is attached at the end of the breathing tube Do not wear this respirator without the belt A WARNING 2 Connect the NIOSH approved Bullard air supply hose to the air source THE MASK COVER MUST BE USED WHEN OPERATING THIS RESPIRATOR supplying Grade D breathing air Clear the air supply hose by moving air THIS PART PROTECTS THE EXHALATION VALVE FROM OUTSIDE through it for a few minutes before connecting it to the quick disconnect INTERFERENCE fitting at
13. air supply see Figure 1 NIOSH approved Bullard quick disconnect fittings MUST be used to connect V20 hose lengths together When connecting lengths of V10 hose only use Bullard V11 hose to hose adaptors Secure connection s until wrench tight and leak free Total connected hose length and number of hoses MUST be within the ranges specified on the Breathing Air Pressure Table see page 10 and the respirator s NIOSH approval labels see pages 1 and 2 The breathing tube connection fitting MUST be secured to the belt that is supplied with this respirator Securing the air entry connection fitting helps prevent the air supply hose from snagging disconnecting or pulling the respirator off your face Breathing Air Pressure Table Continuous Flow Class This table defines the air pressure ranges necessary to provide Spectrum CF Series respirators with a volume of air that falls within the required range of 4 15 cfm according to U S Government regulations Ref 42 CFR 84 150 2 x 4 j 5 _ Air Sout Breathing Tube Air Supply Hose Air Supply Hose Length Maximum Number of Required Pressure Assembly ppy Feet Hose Sections Range psig air Stationary or portable BT100 BT101 25 50 2 29 57 air compressor BT102 BT108 V10 100 150 3 33 62 200 300 5 37 65 25 50 2 6 18 Gi ST des Air 100 15 Se 250 300 3 10 27 Pressure Demand Class This table defines the air pressure ranges necessary to provide Spectrum CFP Series respirators with
14. can escape If any signs of excessive wear are present replace the breathing tube assembly immediately or remove the respirator from service CLEANING Hand sponge breathing tube with warm water and mild deter gent rinse and air dry Do not get water inside the breathing tube After cleaning once again carefully inspect breathing tube for signs of damage Air Supply Hose INSPECTION The hose s should be inspected closely for abrasions corro sion cuts cracks and blistering Make 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 equipment 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 res pirator 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 sup ply hose After cleaning once again carefully inspect air supply hose s for signs of damage A WARNING ONLY USE HOSES THAT ARE APPROVED BY NIOSH FOR USE WITH THIS RESPIRATOR OTHER HOSES COULD REDUCE AIRFLOW AND PROTECTION AND EXPOSE THE WEARER TO LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS Storage After reusable respirator components have been cleaned and inspected place them in a clean plastic bag or an airtight container Store the respira tor and parts where th
15. 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 MSHA EPA NIOSH or ACGIH regulations and recommendations or any other applicable regulations for continuous flow airline and pressure demand airline 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 19 596 oxygen Work area is poorly ventilated Unknown contaminants are present Contaminant concentrations 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
16. disconnect nipple located at the end of the breathing tube See Figure 5 B Inhale until the mask collapses inward slightly indicating there is negative pressure Hold your breath for five seconds C The mask is deemed to be in proper Figure 5 position if it remained collapsed while the breath was held and no inward leakage of outside air was detected D If the mask doesn t collapse or if an inward leak is detected re adjust mask on face and repeat above steps until the test is passed A WARNING IF YOU CANNOT OBTAIN A PROPER FIT TRY ANOTHER MASK SIZE AND GO THROUGH THE SAME STEPS OUTLINED ABOVE IF A PROPER FIT IS STILL NOT ACHIEVED 10 With the air flowing connect the quick disconnect fitting on the respirator s air entry hose to the quick disconnect coupler on the air supply hose See Figure 6 Once fitting is secured release coupling sleeve to lock fitting together Pull on both hoses to make sure they are attached securely Ayquassy Jso e1dsay wnsyads Figure 6 www bullard com aSullard A WARNING 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 Breathing Air Pressure Table page 10 Breathing becomes difficult You become dizzy nauseous too hot too cold or ill You taste smell or see contaminants inside respirator facepiece Your vision bec
17. er exhalation body and speaker exha lation body EVO Includes exhalation valve seat o ring for exhalation valve seat LNK Includes nosecup and 2 inhalation valve flaps FACEPIECE COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PACKAGES 6040 O ring Speaker Diaphragm 5 pkg 6041 O ring Speaker Exhalation 5 pkg 6042 O ring Exhalation Valve 5 pkg 6043 Inhalation Valve Flap 4 pkg 6059 Exhalation Valve CF 5 pkg 6060 Breathing Tube Adaptor 5 pkg ACCESSORIES AFW45 Anti Fog Lens Wipes 10 pkg SPEC PL Spectacle Frame Assembly SPEC LC Mylar Lens Covers 25 pkg FTR45 Fit Test Refill Includes 15 feet of Tygon tubing 25 suction cups and 25 clips HFC45 HEPA cartridges for quantitative fit testing 6 carton V pue syed Bugsa 314 S9LIOSS9I 1 aSullard SPECTRUM AIRLINE RESPIRATOR 16 Constant flow valve BA for use with all high ae pressure models 16 Constant flow valve for use with 8 low pressure model Cat No Description 1 LCK Lens Clamp Replacement 2 RLS Replacement Lens 3 FK L amp FK S Facepiece Flange 4 HSK Headstrap with Buckles and Slides 5 MCK Mask Cover 6 SEK Speaker Diaphragm 7 SEK Outer Locking Ring 8 SEK O ring Speaker Diaphragm 9 SEK O ring Speaker Exhalation 10 SEK Speaker Exhalation Body 11 6059 Exhalation Valve 12 EVO O ring for Exhalation Valve Seat 13 EVO Exhalation Valve Seat 14 LNK Nosecup 15 LNK Inhalation Valve Flaps Flow Control Valve and Belt Hose Clamp
18. extensive knowledge of the Bullard Spectrum respirator suoi dg asou Ajddns ary s nqw ssy B5un1i4 3sew uo SS Warnings Cautions and Limitations aSullard A WARNING DO NOT modify or alter this respirator in any manner Use only NIOSH approved Bullard Spectrum 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 Inspect all components of this respirator 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 Spectrum components or remove respirator from service See INSPECTION CLEANING AND STORAGE section for proper maintenance of the Spectrum respirator 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 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 outlet for o
19. ey will be protected from contamination distortion and damage from elements such as dust direct sunlight heat extreme cold excessive moisture and harmful chemicals Store the respirator so it is pro tected from distortion from the weight or pressure of surrounding objects Spectrum Continuous Flow Airline Respirator Instruction Manual FIT TESTING According to OSHA s revised Respiratory Standard 29 CFR 1910 134 all tight fitting facepieces must now be fit tested regardless of the mode of operation This includes all respirator models in the Spectrum Series Users must pass either a qualitative or quantitative fit test and fit testing must be performed in the negative pressure mode Bullard s QNFT45 fit test kit converts the Spectrum facepiece to the negative pressure mode and can be used for either type of fit testing The instruction sheet that accompanies the kit provides guidance on its proper use The options for qualitative challenge agents include isoamyl acetate banana oil irritant smoke saccharin and Bitrex denatonium benzoate Quantitative options include generated aerosol like the fit test chamber in Bullard s lab ambient aerosol CNC Portacount method or controlled negative pressure Dynatech Nevada Fit Tester 3000 method The minimum fit factor for a full face respirator is 500 The qualitative fit test protocols that had existed in the substance specific standards except Bitrex which is ne
20. omes impaired A WARNING IN A CONTAMINATED ENVIRONMENT RESPIRABLE CONTAMINANTS CAN REMAIN SUSPENDED IN AIR FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR AFTER WORK ACTIVITY CEASES EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY NOT SEE THEM PROPER WORK PRACTICE REQUIRES YOU TO WEAR THE RESPIRATOR UNTIL YOU ARE OUTSIDE THE CONTAMINATED AREA IF YOU SET THE RESPIRATOR DOWN IN A CONTAMINATED ENVIRONMENT CONTAMINANTS DIRT AND DUST COULD GET INTO THE RESPIRATOR WHEN YOU PUT THE RESPIRATOR BACK ON YOU COULD BREATHE IN CONTAMINANTS UPON REUSE INSPECTION CLEANING AND STORAGE This respirator and all of its component parts and assemblies should be inspected for damage or excessive wear before and after each use to ensure proper functioning Immediately remove the respirator from service and replace parts or assemblies that show any sign of failure or excessive wear that might reduce the degree of protection Use only complete NIOSH approved Bullard Spectrum CF components and replacement parts on this respirator Refer to the parts list for correct part numbers The respirator should be cleaned inspected and sanitized at least weekly or more often if subjected to heavy use Respirators used by more than one per son must be cleaned inspected and sanitized after each use If not cleaned contamination may cause illness or disease REMEMBER THE AIR YOU BREATHE WILL NOT BE CLEAN UNLESS THE RESPIRATOR YOU WEAR IS CLEAN Mask Immerse the facepiece in warm water about 120 degrees F with
21. ous Flow Class and TC 19C 321 Pressure Demand Class to pro vide respiratory protection in general purpose applications including spray painting tank cleaning chemical and pesticide handling and other industrial or agricultural applications The Spectrum CF is NOT to be used in confined spaces or in IDLH conditions COMPONENT CONCEPT Spectrum CF respirators are compatible with breathing air sources such as air compressors or Bullard Free Air Pumps Bullard offers the appropri ate approved breathing tube assembly and air supply hose to connect the Spectrum CF respirator to these breathing air sources This respirator is available in two mask sizes A probed mask kit is available for quantitative fit testing Contact Bullard or our local authorized distributor for more informa tion about other accessories for Spectrum CF respirators The Spectrum CF airline respirator consists of three components full face mask breathing tube assembly and air supply hose All must be present and prop erly assembled to constitute a complete NIOSH approved respirator 1 Full Face Mask with Headstrap 2 Breathing Tube Assembly 3 Air Supply Hose Figure 1 Clean Breathable Air Source Supplying Grade D or Higher Air Quality See Breathing Air Requirements on page 8 A WARNING Failure to use complete NIOSH approved Bullard components and replacement parts voids approval of entire assembly Basic parts are listed on the NIOSH Approval
22. structions Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death All approved respirators shall be selected fitted used and maintained in accordance with MSHA OSHA and other applicable regulations ever substitute modify add or omit parts Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration specified by the manufacturer Refer to User s Instructions and or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators or technical assistance call or write Bullard 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana KY 41031 9303 Toll Free 800 827 0423 Phone 859 234 6611 Facsimile 859 234 6858 Spectrum Continuous Flow Airline Respirator Instruction Manual OPERATIONS Limitations of Use RESPIRATORY This respirator is NIOSH approved TC 19C 322 continuous flow class and TC 19C 321 pressure demand class for Type C applications It can be worn for general purposes including spray painting tank cleaning chemical and pesticide handling and other industrial or agricultural applications 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 This respirator is not approved for abrasive blasting HEAD Spectrum respirators DO NOT provide head protection Wear approved head protection if head protection is required FACE This respirator s lens meets ANSI Z87 1
23. ther gas systems 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 dan gerous 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 12 DO NOT use this respirator for abrasive blasting or underwater diving CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS B C ot for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards D Air line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G 7 1 Grade D or higher Tm ozzsem quality Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified in the User s In
24. thing tube with 1 2 Industrial Interchange fitting and nylon belt 3 BREATHING AIR SUPPLY HOSES For use with breathing air compressors or breathing air cylinders V10 SERIES STARTER HOSE KIT Includes V1025ST hose with 1 4 Industrial Interchange quick disconnect cou pler and V13 adaptor fitting 3 8 hose to 3 8 pipe 4696 25 ft Industrial Interchange starter hose kit V10 SERIES EXTENSION HOSE KITS Includes V11 hose to hose adaptor fitting and V13 hose to pipe fitting 3 8 hose to 3 8 pipe 5454 25 ft V1025EXT extension hose kit 5457 50 ft V1050EXT extension hose kit 5458 100 ft V10100EXT extension hose kit Cat No Description For use with Bullard Free Air pumps V20 SERIES STARTER EXTENSION HOSE KITS Includes 1 2 Industrial Interchange Male Female quick disconnect fitting V2050ST 50 ft 1 2 I D hose V20100ST 100 ft 1 2 I D hose 4 ACCESSORIES AND KITS FACEPIECE COMPONENT REPLACEMENT PARTS QNFT45 Quantitative Fit Test Kit Includes fir test adapter facepiece sampling adapter 1 8 barbed mask probe and HEPA filter car tridge LCK Lens Clamp Replacement Kit Includes upper and lower clamps with screws and nuts RLS Lens replacement FK L Medium large facepiece flange FK S Small facepiece flange HSK Includes headstrap with 5 buckles and 5 slides MCK Includes mask cover SEK Includes speaker diaphragm outer locking ring o ring for speaker diaphragm o ring for speak
25. w have been updated in the revised standard with minor changes and will now be used for all substances Fit testing shall be performed prior to initial use whenever a different respira tor is used and at least annually thereafter An additional fit test must also be performed whenever there are changes in the employee s physical condi tion that could affect respirator fit such as dental changes or an obvious change in body weight PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR SPECTRUM RESPIRATORS Cat No 1 RESPIRATOR ASSEMBLIES Includes headstrap breathing tube assembly with flow control device and nylon belt Description For use with breathing air compressors or breathing air cylinders SPEC40L Medium Large Spectrum Full Face Mask with adjustable flow valve SPEC40S Small Spectrum Full Face Mask with adjustable flow valve For use with Bullard Free Air pumps SPEC35L Medium Large Spectrum Full Face Mask with constant flow valve SPEC35S Small Spectrum Full Face Mask with constant flow valve 2 BREATHING TUBE ASSEMBLIES For use with breathing air compressors or breathing air cylinders BT100 Breathing tube assembly with 1 4 Industrial fitting flow control device and nylon belt BT101 Breathing tube assembly with 1 4 Schrader fitting flow control device and nylon belt BT102 Breathing tube assembly with 1 4 Snaptite fitting flow control device and nylon belt Interchange For use with Bullard Free Air pumps BT135 Brea
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