Bullard EVA Series User Manual

EVA Series Powered Air-Purifying Respirator

Blower Assembly User Manual

(Incorporating the Bullard FAMB® Series Half Face Mask)

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Cautions and Limitations

A. Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.

B. Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health. 

C.  Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by  

regulatory standards. 

F.  Do not use respirator if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight 

fitting face pieces or six cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or helmets. 

I.  Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in flammable or 

explosive atmospheres. 

J.  Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury  

or death. 

L.  Follow the manufacturer’s user instructions for changing cartridges and/

or filters. 

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 Bullard 

replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the manufacturer. 

O.  Refer to User’s Instructions and/or maintenance manuals for information 

on use and maintenance of these respirators. 

P. NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.

Powered Air-Purifying Respirator 

with High Efficiency (HE) Filters  – 

Approval No. TC-21C-0846

Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with OV-AG-HE Filter 

Cartridges for organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, 

sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen fluoride and 

particulates –  

Approval No. TC-23C-2511

Use strictly in accordance with instructions, labels and limitations 

pertaining to the EVA Series respirator. 

1.  The EVA Series respirator does not supply oxygen. Use only in adequately 

ventilated areas containing at least 19.5% oxygen. 

2.  Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately 

dangerous to life or health (IDLH).  

This term is defined in 29CFR 1910.134 (b). 

3.  Do not use these respirators for respiratory protection during abrasive 

blasting or clean up. 

4.  Do not use in circumstances where the airborne concentration level 

of contaminant exceeds maximum use concentration for this type of 

respirator as established by regulatory standards. 

5. Leave area immediately if: 

  • Breathing becomes difficult 

  • Dizziness or other distress occurs 

  • You taste or smell the contaminant 

  • Unit becomes damaged 

  • Battery alarm activates 

  • Low Flow alarm activates

6.  This apparatus must not be worn with the blower unit switched off. If the 

blower is switched off, a rapid build-up of carbon dioxide and depletion of 

oxygen may occur, which could result in death or serious injury. 

7.  Never alter or modify this respirator. Use only Bullard NIOSH-approved 

EVA Series components and replacement parts for this respirator. 

8. This device is not immune to highly powered RFI/EMI emissions.  

Failure to follow these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

 WARNING

Warnings, Cautions and Limitations ...............................................................  1

Principle of Operation / Battery Pack  ...........................................................  2

Pre-Operational Inspection ............................................................................. 3

Mounting the Breathing Tube ........................................................................... 3

Checking Air Flow / Air-Purifying Elements .................................................... 4

Donning the Blower / Low Battery Alarm ....................................................... 5

Low Battery Alarm / Doffing the Blower ........................................................  6 

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 7

NIOSH Approval Label ....................................................................................  8

Inspection / Cleaning / Storage...................................................................... 9

Fit Testing / Warranty / Return Authorization .............................................. 10

FAMB Diagram ............................................................................................... 11

Ordering Information ..................................................................................... 12

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