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2.0INSPECTION
! NOTICE
A Clemco respirator hose must be used with the Apollo Respirator. If one is not available, it must be ordered from an authorized distributor of Clemco products. Hoses are not included with respirators, because blast operators often are assigned personal respirators, while using common respirator hoses.
2.1Component Checklist
2.1.1Make sure that all the respirator components are present. Each respirator box should contain the following:
•Helmet with chin strap, suspension and cape attached
•Breathing tube assembly
•One of the following air control devices with belt:
Air Control Valve
•Disconnect adaptor assembly
NOTE: Respirator hose (one or more alternate hoses) must be ordered separately.
2.1.2When all of these components are present, pre- pare the respirator for operation per Section 3.0.
3.0PREPARATION
3.1Adjust Helmet Suspension per Section 6.2.
3.2Lens Assembly
! WARNING
Never use the respirator without the fixed inner lens and perforated outer lenses in place. The fixed lens provides support for the window gas- ket. If the gasket is not adequately supported, leaks can occur which could permit entry of toxic and hazardous dust or abrasive into the helmet.
3.2.1The lens system is an important part of the respi- rator assembly. The helmet is supplied with an inner lens, secured by a thick rubber gasket. Held in place on top of the inner lens by the window frame are up to five perforated outer lenses.
3.2.2Check that the inner lens is in place. (See Section
9.1)
3.2.3The perforated outer lenses are secured to the helmet by the window frame. As one lens becomes frosted during blasting, it can be torn off to expose the next lens. Check that the perforated outer lenses are in place. (See Section 9.2)
3.3Belt
3.3.1Using the spring clip attached to the Constant- Flow Connector, attach the connector to the belt slide. This step is not required with alternate air control devices, because the Air Control Valve is furnished with a
3.4Breathing Tube Assembly
3.4.1Attach the red end of the breathing tube to the threaded air inlet fitting at the back of the helmet.
3.4.2Attach the swivel connector on the black end, to the
! WARNING
The red end of the breathing tube must attach to the helmet, and the black end to the Constant- Flow Connector or alternate air control valve. Failure to properly attach the tube may increase noise levels beyond OSHA limits.
3.4.3Use the strap handle to carry or hang the respira- tor. Never hold, carry or hang the respirator by the breath- ing tube. Mishandling the respirator in this manner may damage the tube or helmet inlet. Any leaks or breaks in the breathing tube will alter the air flow through the respirator and affect user’s safety and comfort.
3.5Respirator Hose
3.5.1Use the disconnect adaptor assembly to attach the respirator hose to the