Bullard PA30 Series User Manual

PA30 Series Powered Air-Purifying Respirator

PA3/PA3IS Blower Assembly User Manual

PA30 PAPR

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.

H. Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or

observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges and canisters are

replaced before breakthrough.

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.

K. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations

require gas-proof goggles to be worn with this respirator when

used against formaldehyde.

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.

Use strictly in accordance with instructions, labels and

limitations pertaining to the PA30 respirator.

1. The PA30 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

• Voltage 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 PA30 components and replacement parts for this

respirator.

Failure to follow these warnings could result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING

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arnings and Limitations

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PA3 - Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with High Efficiency (HE) Filters (2) – Approval No. TC-21C-0773

PA3 - Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with PA3NBC cartridges (3) for chlorine, hydrogen chlorine, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide,

hydrogen fluoride, ammonia, methylamine, and particulates – Approval No. TC-23C-2236

PA3 - Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with OV-AG-HE Cartridges (3) for organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide,

chlorine dioxide or hydrogen fluoride and particulates – Approval No. TC-23C-2237

PA3IS - Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with High Efficiency (HE) Filters (2) - Appproval No. TC-21C-0796

PA3IS - Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with OV-AG-HE Cartridges (3) for organic vapors, chlorine,

hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide or hydrogen fluoride and particulates - Approval No. TC-23C-2307

PA3IS - Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with PA3NBC cartridges (3) for chlorine, hydrogen chlorine, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide,

hydrogen fluoride, ammonia, methylamine, and particulates – Approval No. TC-23C-2306

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* This warning applies to the PA3 PAPR Blower, the PA3IS PAPR Blower is Factory Mutual (FM) approved for

CLASS I DIV 1 Groups C, D

CLASS II DIV 1 Groups E, F, G

CLASS III DIV 1 

Ta = -12ºC to 49ºC  T4

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