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s) The operator must assess the risk of potentially dangerous substances (e.g. nitrogen) at the
workplace.
t) The blast helmet is labelled in the customary manner. This label is clearly visible and durable.
Explanation of the respirator label (Section 7, EN 14594:2018):
Line 1: Type designation Apollo 100
Line 2: Serial number of the blast helmet currently a five-digit number
Line 3: Number and year of the European standard and equipment class EN 14594: 2018
4B
Line 4: left - Storage temperatures to which the respirator is resistant – symbol acc. to EN132
0°C to +30°C
Line 4: middle – Month and year of manufacture (MM-YYYY) (example: 04 – 2019)
Line 4: right – Symbol: “See information provided by manufacturer” open book with “i”
Line 5: Name of manufacturer Clemco International GmbH
Line 6: Address of manufacturer Clemco International GmbH, Carl-Zeiss Str. 21, 83052
Bruckmühl
Line 7: Country of manufacture Made in Germany
Line 8: CE symbol and number of the notified monitoring body CE symbol and number of the
notified monitoring body
u) The cape and cape fastener are also labelled. The blast helmet is not suitable for use for other
operations such as welding or painting.
-The helmet is not suitable for use in flammable atmospheres.
-The helmet can be worn with the head in the usual vertical or slightly inclined position.
-The air indicator will not function in forced postures, e.g. with the head in a horizontal position
when lying down.
-The helmet also protects the skin on the operator’s head and neck from grazing caused by
rebounding blast media.
-The quality of the air supply is critical and very important for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of
the operator.
-Do not use a piston compressor (oil bath) to generate the breathing air as there is a strong risk it
may produce high carbon monoxide concentrations.
-The presence of excessive carbon monoxide concentrations may result in the operator’s death.
-If special air sources are used, e.g. a cylinder trolley or portable air tanks, these must be
equipped with warning devices in accordance with EN14594:2018.
v) A maximum of four operators can be connected simultaneously to the CPF filter.
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