Clemco Comfort Vest - Clemco Industries Corp.
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1. A WARNING ALL piping fittings and hoses MUST be checked DAILY for tightness and leakage ALL equipment and components MUST be thoroughly checked for wear ALL worn or suspicious parts MUST be replaced ALL blast operators MUST be properly trained to operate equipment ALL blast operators MUST be properly outfitted with abrasive resistant clothing safety shoes leather gloves and ear protection BEFORE blasting ALWAYS use the following check list L 1 PROPERLY MAINTAINED AIR COMPRESSOR sized to provide sufficient volume cfm for nozzle and other tools PLUS a 50 reserve to allow for nozzle wear Use large compressor outlet and large air hose 4 times the nozzle orifice size FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS L 2 BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR oil less air pump capable of providing Grade D Quality air located in a dust free contaminant free area If oil lubricated air compressor is used to supply respirator it should have high temperature monitor and CO monitor or both If CO monitor is not used air MUST be tested FREQUENTLY to ensure proper air quality PREFACE L 3 Clean properly maintained NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR ALL components should ALWAYS be present NEVER operate without inner lens in place Thoroughly inspect ALL components DAILY for cleanliness and wear ANY substitution of parts voids NIOSH approval i e cape lenses breathing hose breathing air supply hose air control val2. Inspect DAILY and repair leakage IMMEDIATELY e Blast hose inside diameter MUST be THREE to FOUR times the size of the nozzle orifice AVOID sharp bends that wear out hose rapidly Use SHORTEST hose lengths possible to reduce pressure loss Check blast hose DAILY for soft spots Repair or replace IMMEDIATELY e ALWAYS cut loose hose ends square when installing hose couplings and nozzle holders to allow uniform fit of hose to coupling shoulder NEVER install couplings or nozzle holders that DO NOT provide a TIGHT fit on hose ALWAYS use manufacturers recommended coupling screws e Replace coupling gaskets FREQUENTLY to prevent leakage Abrasive leakage can result in dangerous coupling failure ALL gaskets MUST be checked SEVERAL times during a working day for wear distortion and softness e Install safety pins at EVERY coupling connection to prevent accidental disengagement during hose movement e ALWAYS attach safety cables at ALL air hose AND blast hose coupling connections Cables relieve tension on hose and control whipping action in the event of a coupling blow out PREFACE MAINTENANCE e ALWAYS shut off compressor and depressurize blast machine BEFORE doing ANY maintenance e Always check and clean ALL filters screens and alarm systems when doing any maintenance e ALWAYS cage springs BEFORE disassembling valves IF spring loaded abrasive control valves are used e ALWAYS completely follow owner s manual instruction
3. COMFORT VEST O M 24948 MC FILE NUMBER 2327 0507 DATE OF ISSUE May 2007 REVISION A 05 09 WARNING Do not proceed with these instructions until you have READ the orange cover of this MANUAL and YOU UNDERSTAND its contents These WARNINGS are included for the health and safety of the operator and those in the immediate vicinity 2009 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP One Cable Car Dr Washington MO 63090 Phone 636 239 4300 If you are using a Clemco Distributor Fax 800 726 7559 Maintenance and Part Guide refer to Email info clemcoindustries com www clemcoindustries com the orange warnings insert preceding the Index before continuing with the enclosed instructions Electronic files include a Preface containing the same important information as the orange cover PREFACE A WARNING Read and follow ALL instructions before using this equipment Failure to comply with ALL instructions can result in serious injury or death In the event that the user or any assistants of the user of this equipment cannot read or cannot completely understand the warnings and information contained in these instructions the employer of the user and his assistants must thoroughly educate and train them on the proper operation and safety procedures of this equipment NOTICE TO PURCHASERS AND USERS OF OUR PRODUCTS AND THIS INFORMATIONAL MATERIAL The products described in this material and the information relati
4. ET UP and ADJUSTMENTS 4 1 Don the vest and adjust side straps The front may be zippered or not The heating or cooling effects are most noticeable when the vest fits snugly 4 2 Put on protective clothing over the vest Push the supply tubing through the opening in the clothing 4 3 Connect the supply tubing to the temperature control tube and attach the tube and belt around the waist 4 4 Adjust the temperature of the control tube per the manufacturer s instructions Page 2 5 0 CARE and MAINTENANCE 5 1 Washing Instructions 5 1 1 Dry clean machine wash with mild detergent Do not use natural soap Do not use bleach starch or fabric softener For industrial laundries Follow ASTM F1449 01 procedures 5 2 Drying Instructions 5 2 1 The vest may be dried in a home or industrial dryer that does not raise fabric temperature above 280 degrees Fahrenheit 6 0 ACCESSORIES and REPLACEMENT PARTS 6 1 Accessories Temperature Control Tubes Description Stock No CAT Cool air tube Provides cool air to the vest a a 04410 CCT Climate control tube Provides cool or warm air to the vest 04411 CCAC Clem Cool Air Conditioner Provides cool air to the vest 23825 6 2 Comfort Vest Assemblies Description Stock No Comfort vest with inlet tube and connector Does not include a temperature control tube 24854 Comfort vest w CCT climate control tube 24856 Comfort vest w CCAC Clem Cool air con
5. d in an area that might be considered a hazardous location as described in the National Electric Code NFPA 70 1996 article 500 WARRANTY The following is in lieu of all warranties express implied or statutory and in no event shall seller or its agents successors nominees or assignees or either be liable for special or consequential damage arising out of a breach of warranty This warranty does not apply to any damage or defect resulting from negligent or improper assembly or use of any item by the buyer or its agent or from alteration or attempted repair by any person other than an authorized agent of seller All used repaired modified or altered items are purchased as is and with all faults In no event shall seller be liable for consequential or incidental damages The sole and exclusive remedy of buyer for breach of warranty by seller shall be repair or replacement of defective parts or at seller s option refund of the purchase price as set forth below 1 Seller makes no warranty with respect to products used other than in accordance hereunder 2 On products seller manufactures seller warrants that all products are to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of shipment to buyer but no warranty is made that the products are fit for a particular purpose 3 On products which seller buys and resells pursuant to this order seller warrants that the products shall carry the t
6. ditioner 25266 6 3 Replacement Parts Description Stock No Service kit includes 1 ft tubing swivel connector with washer and clamp 24858 Tubing inlet specify feet required 1 ft standard 25015 Connector swivel ccccccecececeeecececeeeeeseeusesaeanaeanans 25016 Washer connector pack Of SIX seses 04370 Clamp self lock tubing 0 ccceesceeeeeeeeeteeeeeneeees 25017 2009 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP e www clemcoindustries com e Manual No 24948
7. e vest Pay special attention to Section 2 2 of this manual regarding the quality of compressed air used with the temperature control tube 1 2 Safety Alerts 1 2 1 Clemco uses safety alert signal words based on ANSI Z535 4 1998 to alert the user of a potentially hazardous situation that may be encountered while operating this equipment ANSI s definitions of the signal words are as follows A used to alert the user of this equipment of potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death This is the safety alert symbol It is CAUTION Caution used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage A CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Page 1 1 3 Description 1 3 1 The Comfort Vest uses compressed air supplied through an ancillary heating and or cooling tube When the vest and tube are connected to a compressed air source conditioned air circulates throughout the vest and vents at several location on its inward side The circulating ai
8. hen standard warranties of the manufacturers thereof a copy of which shall be made available to customer upon request 4 The use of any sample or model in connection with this order is for illustrative purposes only and is not to be construed as a warranty that the product will conform to the sample or model 5 Seller makes no warranty that the products are delivered free of the rightful claim of any third party by way of patent infringement or the like 6 This warranty is conditioned upon seller s receipt within ten 10 days after a buyer s discovery of a defect of a written notice stating in what specific material respects the product failed to meet this warranty If such notice is timely given seller will at its option either modify the product or part to correct the defect replace the product or part with complying products or parts or refund the amount paid for the defective product any one of which will constitute the sole liability of seller and a full settlement of all claims No allowance will be made for alterations or repairs made by other than those authorized by seller without the prior written consent of seller Buyer shall afford seller prompt and reasonable opportunity to inspect the products for which any claim is made as above stated Except as expressly set forth above all warranties express implied or statutory including implied warranty of merchantability are hereby disclaimed DAILY SET UP CHECK LIST
9. intake system A suitable in line air purifying sorbent bed and filter or CO Monitor should be installed to assure breathing air quality e ALWAYS use a NIOSH approved breathing air hose to connect an appropriate air filter to the respirator Use of a non approved air hose can subject the operator to illness caused by the release of chemical agents used in the manufacture of non approved breathing air hose e ALWAYS check to make sure air filter and respirator system hoses are NOT CONNECTED to in plant lines that contain nitrogen acetylene or any other non breathable gas NEVER use oxygen with air line respirators NEVER modify air line connections to accommodate air filter respirator breathing hose WITHOUT FIRST testing content of the air line FAILURE TO TEST THE AIR LINE MAY RESULT IN DEATH TO THE RESPIRATOR USER e Respirator lenses are designed to protect against rebounding abrasive They do not protect against flying objects glare liquids radiation or high speed heavy materials Substitute lenses from sources other than the original respirator manufacturer will void NIOSH approval of this respirator BLAST MACHINES AND REMOTE CONTROLS A WARNING ALWAYS equip abrasive blast machines with remote controls Abrasive blast machine operators must wear NIOSH approved supplied air respirators ref OSHA regulations 1910 94 1910 132 1910 139 and 1910 244 e NEVER modify OR substitute remote control parts Parts from differen
10. ity of the user and or the employer Operators MUST consult with their employer about what hazards may be present in the work environment including but not limited to exposure to dust that may contain TOXIC MATERIALS due to the presence of silica cyanide arsenic or other toxins in the abrasive or materials present in the surface to be blasted such as lead or heavy metals in coatings The environment may also include fumes that may be present from adjacent coatings application contaminated water engine exhaust chemicals and asbestos The work area may include PHYSICAL HAZARDS such as an uneven work surface poor visibility excess noise and electrical hazards The operator MUST consult with his employer on the identification of potential hazards and the appropriate measures that MUST be taken to protect the blaster and others that might be exposed to these hazards ALL machines components and accessories MUST be installed tested operated and maintained only by trained knowledgeable experienced users DO NOT modify or substitute any Clemco parts with other types or brands of equipment Unauthorized modification and parts substitution on supplied air respirators is a violation of OSHA regulations and voids the NIOSH approval OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING Blast operators and others working in the vicinity of abrasive blasting must always wear properly maintained NIOSH approved respiratory protection appropriate for
11. n Monoxide maximum of 10 ppm OD OF capiri aaa No pronounced odor Oil hydrocarbons maximum of 5 mg m OXYQEN oes eeeeeeeeeeneeeees between 19 5 23 5 2009 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP e www clemcoindustries com e Manual No 24948 COMFORT VEST Specific measurement of odor in gaseous air is impractical Air may have a slight odor but the presence of a pronounced odor renders the air unsatisfactory 3 0 INITIAL SET UP WARNING The vest is intended to be worn over street clothing and under industry approved protective clothing The vest is made of 100 flame resistant fabric but it is not fire proof spark proof or abrasive resistant any and all protective clothing that is required for the application in which the vest is used must be worn over the vest Failure to wear proper protective gear could result in serious injury or death 3 1 Put on the vest and outer protective clothing coveralls blast suit etc to determine the best entry point for the vest s supply tubing Jackets do not require set up If there is not an entry hole in the outer clothing one will have to be made Feel around the back at about waist height to find where the air tubing enters the vest Mark the location and remove the outer clothing 3 2 Make a small slit at the mark large enough to pass the supply tubing fitting 3 3 Set up the temperature control tube per the manufacturer s recommendations 4 0 S
12. ng lugs MUST be snapped FIRMLY into locking position Gasket MUST form positive seal with safety pins inserted through pin holes Check gaskets and replace if ANY sign of wear softness or distortion ALWAYS install safety cables at every connection to prevent disengagement Check nozzle holder for worn threads NEVER MIX DIFFERENT BRANDS OF COMPONENTS Check each of these components DAILY L 10 Inspect NOZZLE and GASKET DAILY for wear Replace nozzle when 1 16 larger than original size or if liner appears cracked Check nozzle threads for wear L 11 Use abrasive that is properly sized and free of harmful substances such as free silica cyanide arsenic or lead Check material data sheet for presence of toxic or harmful substances L 12 Test surface to be blasted for toxic substances Take appropriate and NIOSH required protective measures for operator and bystanders which pertain to substances found on the surface to be blasted 5 ASME Coded Blast Machine 11 Silica free Abrasive e 7 Remote Controls 6 Air Line Filter 10 Appropriately Sized Nozzle A i 8 Blast Hose 9 Hose Couplings and Safety Cables COMFORT VEST 1 0 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Scope 1 1 1 This manual covers the preparation operation maintenance and replacement parts for Clemco s Comfort Vest Before using the vest read this manual and the manual for the temperature control air heating cooling tube that is used with th
13. ng to those products is intended for knowledgeable experienced users of abrasive blasting equipment No representation is intended or made as to the suitability of the products described herein for any particular purpose or application No representations are intended or made as to the efficiency production rate or the useful life of the products described herein Any estimate regarding production rates or production finishes are the responsibility of the user and must be derived solely from the user s experience and expertise and must not be based on information in this material The products described in this material may be combined by the user in a variety of ways for purposes determined solely by the user No representations are intended or made as to the suitability or engineering balance of the combination of products determined by the user in his selection nor as to the compliance with regulations or standard practice of such combinations of components or products Abrasive Blast Equipment is only a component of the range of equipment used in an abrasive blasting job Other products may include an air compressor abrasive scaffolding hydraulic work platforms or booms paint spray equipment dehumidification equipment air filters and receivers lights ventilation equipment parts handling equipment specialized respirators or equipment that while offered by Clemco may have been supplied by others Each manufacturer and supplie
14. r of the other products used in the abrasive blasting job must be contacted for information training instruction and warnings with regard to the proper and safe use of their equipment in the particular application for which the equipment is being used The information provided by Clemco is intended to provide instruction only on Clemco products All operators must be trained in the proper safe use of this equipment It is the responsibility of the users to familiarize themselves with and comply with all appropriate laws regulations and safe practices that apply to the use of these products Consult with your employer about training programs and materials that are available Our company is proud to provide a variety of products to the abrasive blasting industry and we have confidence that the professionals in our industry will utilize their knowledge and expertise in the safe efficient use of these products GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Described herein are some BUT NOT ALL of the major requirements for safe and productive use of blast machines remote control systems operator respirator assemblies and related accessories Completely read ALL instruction manuals prior to using equipment The user s work environment may include certain HAZARDS related to the abrasive blasting operation Proper protection for the blaster as well as anyone else that may be EXPOSED to the hazards generated by the blasting process is the responsibil
15. r provides warm or cool relief to the wearer 2 0 COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY The employer is responsible for ensuring that cited compressed air requirements are met 2 1 Air Pressure and Volume 2 1 1 Refer to the temperature control tube operations manual for compressed air pressure and cfm requirements of the air tube 2 2 Air Quality 2 2 1 Special care must be taken to avoid accidental connection to any lines other than compressed air such as oxygen acetylene or nitrogen 2 2 2 The Occupational Safety amp Health Administration OSHA regulations cited within this manual must be met when the vest is used with a respirator having a cape that extends over the vest or any other containment that could permit air from the vest to be ingested by the user For that reason Grade D air or higher quality as defined below must be provided to both the respirator and vest The regulations do not apply if the air is used with a vest alone 2 2 3 Any air inhaled by the user must be respirable air meeting the requirements for Grade D or higher quality as described in Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification pamphlet G 7 1 titled Commodity Specification For Air published by Compressed Gas Association Inc Chantilly VA Website www cganet com 29 CFR 1910 134 i 2 2 4 Limiting characteristics of Grade D air as of the publication of this manual is as follows Carbon Dioxide maximum of 1000 ppm Carbo
16. s and maintain equipment at RECOMMENDED intervals ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE e Training and Educational Programs Clemco Industries Corp offers a booklet Blast Off 2 developed to educate personnel on abrasive blast equipment function and surface preparation techniques Readers will learn safe and productive use of machines components and various accessories including selection of abrasive materials for specific surface profiles and degrees of cleanliness e The Society for Protective Coatings SSPC offers a video training series on protective coatings including one entitled Surface Preparation For loan or purchase information contact SSPC at the address shown below TECHNICAL DATA AND RESEARCH COMMITTEES e The following associations offer information materials and videos relating to abrasive blasting and safe operating practices The Society for Protective Coatings SSPC 40 24th Street Pittsburgh PA 15222 4643 Phone 412 281 2331 FAX 412 281 9992 Email research sspc org Website www sspc org National Association of Corrosion Engineers NACE 1440 South Creek Drive Houston TX 77084 Phone 281 228 6200 FAX 281 228 6300 Email msd mail nace org Website www nace org American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM 100 Barr Harbor Dr West Conshohocken PA 19428 Phone 610 832 9500 FAX 610 832 9555 Email service astm org Website www astm org NOTICE This equipment is not intended to be use
17. t manufacturers are NOT compatible with Clemco equipment If controls are altered involuntary activation which may cause serious injury can occur e Inspect the air control orifice DAILY for cleanliness NEVER use welding hose in place of twinline control hose The internal diameter and rubber composition are UNSAFE for remote control use e UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED maximum working pressure of blast machines and related components MUST NOT exceed National Board approved 125 psig 8 5 BAR e NEVER weld on blast machine Welding may affect dimensional integrity of steel wall and WILL VOID National Board approval e Point nozzle ONLY at structure being blasted High velocity abrasive particles WILL inflict serious injury Keep unprotected workers OUT of blast area e NEVER attempt to manually move blast machine when it contains abrasive EMPTY machines up to 6 cu ft 270kg capacity are designed to be moved on flat smooth surfaces by AT LEAST two people e with the Clemco Mule or e with other specially designed machine moving devices e Larger empty blast machines or ANY blast machine containing abrasive MUST be transported by mechanical lifting equipment AIR HOSE BLAST HOSE COUPLINGS AND NOZZLE HOLDERS e Air hose air hose fittings and connectors at compressors and blast machines MUST be FOUR times the size of the nozzle orifice Air hose lengths MUST be kept as short as possible AND in a straight line
18. the job site hazards DO NOT USE abrasives containing more than one percent crystalline free silica Ref NIOSH Alert 92 102 Inhalation of toxic dust crystalline silica asbestos lead paint and other toxins can lead to serious or fatal disease silicosis asbestosis lead or other poisoning e ALWAYS wear NIOSH approved supplied air respirators as required by OSHA in the presence of any dust including but not limited to handling or loading abrasive blasting or working in the vicinity of blast jobs and cleanup of expended abrasive Prior to removing respirator an air monitoring PREFACE instrument should be used to determine when surrounding atmosphere is clear of dust and safe to breathe e NIOSH approved supplied air respirators are to be worn ONLY in atmospheres e NOT IMMEDIATELY dangerous to life or health and e from which a user can escape WITHOUT using the respirator e Clemco supplied air respirators DO NOT REMOVE OR PROTECT AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE CO OR ANY OTHER TOXIC GAS Carbon monoxide and toxic gas removal and or monitoring device must be used in conjunction with respirator to insure safe breathing air e Air supplied to respirator MUST BE AT LEAST GRADE D QUALITY as described in Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification G 7 1 and as specified by OSHA Regulation 1910 139 d e ALWAYS locate compressors to prevent contaminated air such as CO from engine exhaust from entering the air
19. ve cool air or climate control devices L 4 OSHA required BREATHING AIR FILTER for removal of moisture and particulate matter from breathing air supply THIS DEVICE DOES NOT REMOVE OR DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE CO ALWAYS USE CO MONITOR ALARM L 5 ASME CODED BLAST MACHINE sized to hold 1 2 hour abrasive supply ALWAYS ground machine to eliminate static electricity hazard Examine pop up valve for alignment Blast machine MUST be fitted with a screen to keep out foreign objects and a cover to prevent entry of moisture overnight L 6 AIR LINE FILTER installed AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE to machine inlet Sized to match inlet piping or larger air supply line Clean filter DAILY Drain OFTEN L 7 REMOTE CONTROLS MUST be in PERFECT operating condition ONLY use APPROVED spare parts including twin line hose DAILY test system operation and check button bumper and spring action of lever and lever lock DO NOT USE WELDING HOSE 1 Air Compressor 3 NIOSH 2 Breathing Air Compressor Approved or Supplied Air 2 Ambient Air Pump Respirator for low pressure gt gt respirator 4 CPF Air Filter L 8 BLAST HOSE with ID 3 to 4 times the nozzle orifice Lines MUST be run AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE from machine to work area with NO sharp bends Check DAILY for internal wear and external damage L 9 HOSE COUPLINGS NOZZLE HOLDERS fitted SNUGLY to hose end and installed using PROPER coupling screws Coupli
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