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General| Brand | Clemco |
|---|---|
| Model | 600 |
| Category | Respiratory Product |
| Language | English |
APOLLO SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR Helmet Model 600 High Pressure 65 psi to 100 psi.
Do not proceed with these instructions until you have READ the orange cover of this MANUAL and YOU UNDERSTAND its contents.
Read and follow ALL instructions before using this equipment.
Products described are for knowledgeable, experienced users; no suitability guarantees.
Operators MUST consult with their employer about potential hazards in the work environment.
Blast operators and others working in the vicinity must always wear properly maintained, NIOSH-approved, respiratory protection.
Air supplied to respirator MUST BE AT LEAST GRADE D QUALITY.
NEVER modify air line connections to accommodate air filter/respirator breathing hose WITHOUT FIRST testing content of the air line.
ALWAYS equip abrasive blast machines with remote controls.
ALWAYS attach safety cables at ALL air hose AND blast hose coupling connections.
ALWAYS shut off compressor and depressurize blast machine BEFORE doing ANY maintenance.
Clemco Industries Corp. offers a booklet, Blast-Off 2, developed to educate personnel on abrasive blast equipment function.
The following associations offer information, materials and videos relating to abrasive blasting and safe operating practices.
Before blasting ALWAYS use the following check list.
Adjust Helmet Suspension per Section 6.1.
Never use the respirator without a complete lens system in place.
Note the directional flow arrows on the labels at both ends of the breathing tube.
OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 require that respirator air line couplers be incompatible with air lines for non-respirable use.
Using the 3/8" hose to 3/8" pipe adaptor provided, connect the other end of the respirator hose to a respirable air source.
Place the transparent mounting strip on the inside of the inner lens, and into the same window gasket groove.
Air supplied to this respirator system is critical to the safety of the user.
The employer is responsible for ensuring that breathing air shall meet the requirements for Grade D or higher quality.
Operators must never use or operate breathing-air cylinders, without proper pressure reducing devices, and training on their use.
The compressor inlet must be located away from all sources of toxic contaminants including carbon monoxide.
The compressed-air supply system must be equipped with suitable in-line air-purifying sorbent beds and filters.
HP respirators operate within the pressure range of 65 and 100 psi.
Except for emergency evacuation when the use of the respirator hinders escape, keep the respirator on.
Prior to use, thoroughly inspect and clean the helmet, breathing tube, respirator hose, air-entry ports, and fittings.
Don the respirator in a clean non-hazardous environment, free of contaminants, where the air is safe to breathe.
Correct placement of the inner collar is critical for providing the protection for which the respirator is designed.
The suspension maintains a fixed distance between the head and the helmet. It is critical that the suspension is properly installed.
Clemco's ACV air-control valve allows the user to increase or decrease the volume of breathing-air while wearing the supplied-air respirator.
A program for maintenance and care of the respirator must be established based on application, working conditions, and hazards involved.
Cleaning and disinfecting must be done in compliance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 (h)(1).
Adjustments and repairs must be made only by appropriately-trained persons, and only with genuine Clemco NIOSH-approved parts.
Storage of the respirator must be done in compliance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 (h)(2).
Machine wash in warm water with mild detergent. Dry in a clothes dryer at the lowest temperature setting.
The helmet assembly should be wiped clean with a cloth dampened with water and mild detergent.
Washing the respirator as instructed also disinfects it. Additional disinfecting may be done before and/or after use.
Fixed Inner Lens: Replaceable lens required by OSHA, must be used with all lens systems.
For maximum visibility, install only enough lenses to last during a work period, but no more than three.
Unlatch and open the window frame, and remove the old lens.
Open the window frame and remove the old lens.
Spray a small amount of water or food grade silicone into the gasket grooves will reduce friction and ease installation.
Place the gasket over the window opening. Align the notch in the gasket with the tab at the bottom of the helmet window opening.
Remove and discard the old suspension by extracting the plastic suspension tabs from the mounting slots in the helmet shell.
All pads are held in place with strips of adhesive backed, hook and loop fastener material.
Place the suspension web under the chin strap and then secure the suspension by inserting the plastic tabs into their respective mounts.
Push the release lever on the cape attachment buckle as shown in Figure 7. While pushing the lever, pull the tensioning strip out of the buckle.
The inner collar controls air escape from the helmet and prevents ingress of dust.
The window frame or latch must be replaced when it becomes difficult to maintain a seal.
Replace the chin strap when worn or when it loses its elasticity.
Place a new partition into the helmet, with the break to the back and pointing toward the inlet fitting.
Use of any non-Clemco replacements parts may permit ingress of hazardous contaminants.
Apollo 600 HP DLX Supplied-Air Respirator Less Respirator Hose, with:
Alternate Air-Control Devices with Belt
Hearing protection muffs, Low profile noise reduction muffs for use with web suspension w/sweatband only.
Respirator Replacement Parts, Figure 8
Figure 8
