APOLLO HIGH PRESSURE SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR Page 11
HELMET MODEL 600
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Manual No. 23930
7.0 MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
7.1 Basic Service
7.1.1 A program for maintenance and care of the
respirator must be established based on application,
working conditions, and hazards involved, and include
the following basic service.
• Inspection for defects (including a leak check)
• Cleaning and disinfecting
• Repair (service maintenance)
• Storage
Equipment must be properly maintained to retain its
original effectiveness. Reference OSHA Regulation 29
CFR 1910.134 (h).
7.2 Inspection
Inspection must be done in compliance with OSHA
Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 (h)(3).
7.2.1 Inspect respirator before and after each use,
and during cleaning. Inspection shall include a check for
tightness of connections and the condition of the lenses,
suspension, cape and elastic parts, breathing tube,
respirator hoses and connectors, constant-flow
connector, alternate air-control valve or temperature-
control valve.
7.2.2 Inspect the respirator hoses, breathing tube, air
entry ports, and fittings for dust contamination; make
sure they are clean before making connections.
7.2.3 The helmet suspension is very important for
maintaining maximum hard hat and respiratory
protection. It must be inspected for fit and wear on a
daily basis, and replaced immediately at the first sign of
wear (See Section 6.1 for adjustment and Section 9-3
for replacement).
7.2.4 The inner collar is very important for controlling
air escape from the helmet and preventing ingress of
dust. The elastic collar should fit snugly around on the
user’s neck. Replace the collar when it no longer fits
snugly around the neck.
7.2.5 The outer cape provides protection from
rebounding abrasive and from abrasive ingress into the
helmet. Inspect the outer cape frequently for wear.
Replace the cape before holes appear, or any wear
occurs that prevents the cape from providing the
protection for which it is intended.
7.3 Cleaning and Disinfecting
Cleaning and disinfecting must be done in compliance
with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 (h)(1).
See Section 8.0 for cleaning instructions.
7.3.1 A respirator issued for the exclusive use of an
employee shall be cleaned and disinfected as often as
necessary to be maintained in a sanitary condition.
7.3.2 Shared respirators must be cleaned and
disinfected before being worn by different individuals.
7.4 Repairs (Service Maintenance)
Repairs must be done in compliance with OSHA
Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 (h)(4).
7.4.1 The employer shall ensure that respirators that
fail an inspection or are otherwise found to be defective
are removed from service, adjusted, repaired or
discarded in accordance with the following procedures:
7.4.2 Adjustments and repairs must be made only by
appropriately-trained persons, and only with genuine
Clemco NIOSH-approved parts designed for the
respirator. Do not substitute components or to make
adjustment or repairs beyond the manufacturer’s
recommendations. See Sec. 9.0 for service instructions.
7.5 Storage
Storage of the respirator must be done in compliance
with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 (h)(2).
7.5.1 Daily Storage
7.5.1.1 When the respirator is not in use, it must be
stored in a clean, dry area. Hang the respirator by the
strap provided on the top. Do not tuck the cape inside
the helmet. Let the cape hang loose to allow air to
circulate, and condensation on the cape and inside the
helmet to dry.
7.5.2 Long-term Storage
7.5.2.1 After inspection, cleaning, and thorough drying,
and after necessary repairs are made, the cape should
be tucked inside the helmet. The respirator shall be
placed in a plastic bag and the bag sealed to keep out
dust and moisture. Place the bag in a clearly-marked
carton and store it in a clean, dry place.
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