Bullard EVA Series User Manual - page 10
Fit Testing/Warranty/Return
Authorization
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Respirator Fit Testing
According to OSHA’s Respiratory Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, all tight-fitting facepieces must not be fit tested, regardless of the mode of operation. This includes all
respirator models in the EVA Series when use with the FAMB Series mask. User must pass either a qualitative or quantitative fit test, and fit testing must be performed
in the negative pressure mode. Bullard’s FMAK adaptor can be used for fit testing the mask in the EVA/FAMB Series. The instruction manual that accompanies this
adaptor provides guidance on its proper use.
Use the Bullard PMFC2 HEPA filter cartridges for qualitative fit testing with irritant smoke, Saccharin, or Bitrex (denatonium benzoate). Quantitative options include
generated aerosol, ambient aerosol CNC (Portacount method), or controlled negative pressure (Dynatech Nevada Fit Tester 3000 method).
Fit testing shall be performed prior to initial use, whenever a different respirator is used, and at least annually thereafter. An additional fit test must also be performed
whenever there are changes in the employee’s physical condition that could affect respirator fit, such as dental changes or an obvious change in body weight.
One Year Limited Warranty
Bullard warrants to the original purchaser that the EVA Powered Air-Purifying
Respirator and FAMB Half Mask will be free of defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase. Bullard’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing
or replacing, at its option, articles that are returned within the warranty period
and that are, after examination, shown to Bullard’s satisfaction to be defective,
subject to the following limitations;
a) EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator and FAMB Half Mask must be returned
to the Bullard factory with shipping charges prepaid.
b) EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator and FAMB Half Mask must not be
altered from its original factory configuration.
c) EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator and FAMB Half Mask must not have
been misused, subjected to negligent use, or damaged in transport.
d) The date of purchase is within the one year warranty period. (A copy of the
purchaser’s original invoice showing the date of purchase is required to
validate warranty coverage.)
In no event shall Bullard be responsible for damages for loss of use or other
indirect, incidental, consequential or special costs, expenses or damages
incurred by the purchaser, notwithstanding that Bullard has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
Return Authorization
The following steps must be completed before Bullard will accept any returned
goods. Please read carefully.
Follow the steps outlined below to return goods to Bullard for repair or
replacement under warranty or for paid repairs:
1. Contact Bullard Sales Support by telephone or in writing at:
Bullard
1898 Safety Way
Cynthiana, KY 41031-9303
Toll-free: 877-BULLARD (285-5273)
Phone: 859-234-6616
In your correspondence or conversation with Sales Support, describe the
problem as completely as possible. For your convenience, your sales support
specialist will try to help you correct the problem over the phone.
2. Verify with your sales support specialist that the product should be returned to
Bullard. Sales Support will provide you with written permission and a return
authorization number as well as the labels you will need to return the product.
3. Before returning the product, decontaminate and clean it to remove any
hazardous materials which may have settled on the product during use.
Laws and/or regulations prohibit the shipment of hazardous or contaminated
materials. Products suspected to be contaminated will be professionally
discarded at the customer’s expense.
4. Ship products to be returned, including those under warranty, with all
transportation charges pre-paid. Bullard cannot accept returned goods on a
freight collect basis.
5. Returned products will be inspected upon return to the Bullard facility. Bullard
Sales Support will telephone you with a quote for required repair work which
is not covered by warranty. If the cost of repairs exceeds stated quote by
more than 20%, your sales support specialist will call you for authorization
to complete repairs. After repairs are completed and the goods have been
returned to you, Bullard will invoice you for actual work performed.