Bullard 88VX Series User Manual - page 4
Warning
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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 dangerous 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 underwater diving.
13. 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 the Breathing Air Pressure Table in the 88VX Series User
Manual.
-Breathing becomes difficult.
-You become dizzy, nauseous, too hot, too cold, or ill.
-You taste, smell, or see contaminants inside the respirator hood.
-Your vision becomes impaired.
14. Historically, the incidence of disease from overexposure to toxic substances almost always occurs because the
OSHA regulations and industry standards applicable to the work practices involved are not followed. It is, therefore,
imperative that the employer acquaint itself with and follow all of these standards and regulations. REMEMBER:
- Respiratory protection is but one component of safe work practices. To minimize the chances of overexposure, all
safety regulations and standards must be followed; and
- Respiratory protection is the last line of defense to be employed. The employer must first eliminate or minimize the
levels of toxic substances in the work place by accepted engineering control measures. Assuming the employer and
the wearer do their part, this respirator should provide the wearer with an adequate degree of protection.
WARNING
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88VX Series Airline Respirator
User Manual
Cautions and Limitations/Operations
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Cautions and Limitations
A. Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5
percent oxygen.
B. Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to
life or health.
C. Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established
by regulatory standards.
D. Airline respirators can be used only when respirators are
supplied with respirable air meeting the requirements of
CGA G-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.
E. Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified
in the instruction manual.
J. Failure to properly use and maintain this product could
result in death or serious injury.
M. All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used,
and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and
other applicable regulations.
N.
Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use
only exact replacement parts in the configuration as
specified by the manufacturer.
O.
Refer to users instructions, and/or maintenance
manuals for information on use and maintenance of
these respirators.
S - Special or critical User’s Instruction and / or specific
use limitations apply. Refer to User’s Instructions
before donning.
For technical assistance call or write:
Bullard
1898 Safety Way
Cynthiana, KY 41031-9303
Toll free: 877-BULLARD (285-5273)
Phone:
859-234-6616
Fax:
859-234-6858
Operations
Protection
Respiratory
This respirator is NIOSH approved (TC-19C-293) as a Type
C and CE respirator. It can be worn for general purpose
applications, including heavy and light-duty abrasive
blasting, and spray painting.
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.
Head
88VX Series respirators meet ANSI Standard Z89.1-2003
Type 1 Class C requirements for protective headwear
for industrial workers. The helmet is designed to provide
limited head protection by reducing the force of falling
objects striking the top of the helmet.
Face
The respirator’s inner window meets ANSI Z87.1-1989
requirements for face protection. It provides limited face
protection from flying particles or spray of hazardous
liquids, but is not shatterproof.
Eyes
88VX Series respirators DO NOT provide eye protection.
Wear approved safety glasses or goggles at all times.
Ears
88VX Series respirators DO NOT provide hearing protection.
Use properly fitted earmuffs, earplugs or other protection
when exposed to high noise levels.
Breathing Air Requirements
Air Quality
Respirable, breathing 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 (Figure 2, and
Figure 3, Page 10).
Supplied breathing air must AT LEAST meet the
requirements for Type 1 gaseous air as described in the
Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification
G-7.1 (Grade D or higher quality), and as specified by
Federal Law 42 CFR, Part 84, Subpart J, 84.141(b) and 29
CFR 1910.134(i).
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. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in death or
serious injury.
Figure 2
Air Supply
Hose
Respirator
Grade “D”
Breathable
Air Source
Point-of-
Attachment*
Pressure
Gauge
* Use either a V13 hose-to-hose pipe adapter or a quick-
disconnect coupler to attach the air supply hose.