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Bullard EVA1 User Manual

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EVA1 - Powered Air-Purifying Respirator
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with High Efficiency (HE) Filters -
Approval No. TC-21C-0836 (PAPRFC3)
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-2510 (PAPRFC4)
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with AM-FM-MA-AG-HE Filter Cartridges for
ammonia, formaldehyde, methylamine, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, sulfur
dioxide, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen fluoride and particulates -
Approval No. TC-23C-2886 (PAPRFC5)
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 six cfm (170 lpm).
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.
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.
* At very high work rates, the pressure in the respirator may become negative at peak
inhalation flow.

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Warnings, Cautions and Limitations .................................................................... 1
Principle of Operation ......................................................................................... 2
Battery Pack .......................................................................................................... 2
Pre-Operational Inspection .................................................................................. 3
Mounting the Breathing Tube ................................................................................ 3
Checking Air Flow ................................................................................................. 4
Air-Purifying Elements ......................................................................................... 4
Mounting and Replacing Filter/Cartridges ........................................................... 4
Donning the Blower ............................................................................................. 5
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.
CC20 and GR50 Series Hood Use ......................................................................5-6
RT Series Hood Use .............................................................................................. 6
Loose-Fitting Facepiece Use ................................................................................. 7
Low Battery Alarm ............................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 8
NIOSH Approval Label ......................................................................................... 9
Cleaning and Storage .......................................................................................... 10
Warranty ............................................................................................................. 10
Ordering Information .......................................................................................... 11
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EVA Series User Manual
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    MSHA, OSHA and other applicable regulations. • Breathing becomes difficult N. Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use only exact Bullard replacement • Dizziness or other distress occurs parts in the configuration as specified by the manufacturer.

  • Page 2: Principle Of Operation

    Figure 1 Figure 2 20SICH/20SICHT Hood with taped and sealed seams for use with Bullard hard hat 20SICVH/20SICVHT Hood with taped and sealed seams and PVC lens for use with • Connect the battery charger to a 110-volt AC electrical outlet.

  • Page 3: Pre-Operational Inspection

    1. Belt Mounted Blower Unit, Part No. EVA1 should be check for a blockage. • Check that the unit is clean and undamaged.

  • Page 4: Checking Air Flow

    • Check that the threads in the blower unit port are in good condition and clear of contaminant. Use ONLY Bullard filter/cartridges which comply with and have the NIOSH • Screw the air-purifying elements into the receptacles (see Figure 8) until the approval label and which are appropriate for the contaminant.

  • Page 5: Donning The Blower

    (20SICH & 20TICH or GRH) question and are compatible with the EVA1 Blower Unit. 1. Assemble and adjust the standard Bullard hard hat suspensions RS4PC or • Check that the filter/cartridge is properly mounted on the blower unit. RS6PC or the optional ratchet suspensions RS4RC or RS6RC by following the •...

  • Page 6: Rt Series Hood Use

    4. Tuck inner bib of hood into shirt or protective clothing if using hood with Installing Breathing Tube Assembly in CC20 or GRH Hoods inner bib (see Figure 26). For hoods without a threaded To remove 5. Pull respirator outer bib over collar of shirt or protective clothing. port at the rear, Breathing Tubes PA1BT, PA1BTXS and PA1BTXL will 6.

  • Page 7: Loose-Fitting Facepiece Use

    1 second indicated by a short beep. The EVA1 Blower is equipped with the ability for the user to select one of two • Buckle the belt onto the waist (blower unit should be in the lower back speeds for operation.

  • Page 8: Low Battery Alarm

    Low Battery Alarm and Low Flow Alarm NOTE The EVA1 blower is provided with a circuit to protect the battery. It will The EVA1 Blower unit is equipped with a Low Battery Alarm and a not allow the battery to be discharged below a safe voltage for the cells, Low Flow Alarm.

  • Page 9: Niosh Approval Label

    ALTERNATE BELT ASSEMBLIES EVABELT2 EVABELT1 EVABAT1 ALTERNATE BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS EVAHLBAT1 ALTERNATE CARTRIDGE PAPRFC5 PAPRFC4 ASSEMBLY FILTER ASSEMBLY PAPRFC3 EVA1BLK ALTERNATE BLOWER UNIT EVA1 ASSEMBLIES EVAHL1 PA20LFBTXL PA20LFBTXS PA20LFBT PAHBTXL ALTERNATE BREATHING TUBES PAHBTXS PAHBT PA1BTXL PA1BTXS PA1BT 51XXP 51XXR ALTERNATE SUSPENSION /...

  • Page 10: Cleaning And Storage

    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.

  • Page 11: Ordering Information

    20SICVH/20SICVHT Tychem 4000 (SL) Hard hat not included, taped and sealed seams, PVC lens PA1BTXL Hood breathing tube assembly; includes tube and clamp; long length Double bib grinding hood for use with Bullard hard hat or suspension* PA20LFBT Loose fitting facepiece breathing tube assembly; standard length...
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