Clemco APOLLO 20 Manual

Supplied-air respirator

Advertisement

Quick Links

NOTICE
This supplied air respirator conforms to all
NIOSH specifications and standards and carries
NIOSH
approval.
As
respirator complies only with those foreign
approvals that accept NIOSH certification.
Specifically, it has not been manufactured to
European
standards and does not carry the
European
mark.
© 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.
One Cable Car Dr.
Washington, MO 63090
Phone (636) 239-4300
F
(800) 726-7559
ax
Email: info@clemcoindustries.com
www.clemcoindustries.com
manufactured,
this
APOLLO SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR
Helmet Model 20
Low Pressure 6 psi to 20 psi
O. M. 21991
MC FILE NUMBER: 1193-0196
DATE OF ISSUE:
REVISION:
WARNING
Do not proceed with
these instructions until
you have READ the
orange cover of this
MANUAL and YOU
UNDERSTAND its
contents. *
These WARNINGS are
included for the health
and safety of the
operator and those in
the immediate vicinity.
*If you are using a Clemco Distributor
Maintenance and Part Guide, refer to
the orange warnings insert preceding
the Index before continuing with the
enclosed instructions.
Electronic files include a Preface
containing the same important
information as the orange cover.
April, 1996
H, 01/11

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the APOLLO 20 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Clemco APOLLO 20

  • Page 1 © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP. One Cable Car Dr. Washington, MO 63090 *If you are using a Clemco Distributor Phone (636) 239-4300 Maintenance and Part Guide, refer to (800) 726-7559 the orange warnings insert preceding Email: info@clemcoindustries.com...
  • Page 2: General Instructions

    DO NOT modify or substitute any Clemco parts with other The products described in this material may be combined by types or brands of equipment. Unauthorized modification...
  • Page 3 ALWAYS attach safety cables at ALL air hose AND blast 1910.244). hose coupling connections. Cables relieve tension on hose and control whipping action in the event of a coupling blow-out. • NEVER modify OR substitute remote control parts. Parts from different manufacturers are NOT compatible with Clemco...
  • Page 4: Maintenance

    • Training and Educational Programs. free of the rightful claim of any third party by way of patent Clemco Industries Corp. offers a booklet, Blast-Off 2, infringement or the like. developed to educate personnel on abrasive blast equipment 6. This warranty is conditioned upon seller’s receipt within ten function and surface preparation techniques.
  • Page 5 PREFACE □ □ 3. Clean, properly maintained NIOSH-APPROVED 8. BLAST HOSE with ID 3 to 4 times the nozzle orifice. SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR. ALL components should Lines MUST be run AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE from ALWAYS be present. NEVER operate without inner lens in machine to work area with NO sharp bends.
  • Page 6 Danger indicates an imminently hazardous manuals before setting-up and using the respirator. situation which, if not avoided, will result in Manuals for Clemco low pressure, ambient air pumps death or serious injury. that may be used with Apollo LP Respirators are available on our web site, www.clemcoindustries.com,...
  • Page 7 The Apollo supplied-air respirator system is Beryllium, Cadmium, Chromium, Cobalt, Nickel, approved by NIOSH as a Type-CE, continuous- Tin, Nitrate and Nitrite, to unprotected abrasive flow, abrasive blast, supplied-air respirator, in © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.   Manual No. 21991 www.clemcoindustries.com...
  • Page 8 APF of 1000 to all Apollo Publications Dissemination, DSDTT Series Respirators based on the simulated National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health workplace protection factor studies Clemco has 4676 Columbia Parkway performed. These studies are available for Cincinnati, OH 45226 (513) 533-8287 download from Clemco’s Website...
  • Page 9 NOTE: If the respirator does not include an approved be used in atmospheres in which the contaminant level Clemco respirator hose, and if one is not at the work does not exceed 25 times the PEL. However OSHA's site for use with the respirator, one or more alternate 2006 revised Respirator Standard allows an exception for hoses must be ordered separately.
  • Page 10 If the gasket is not adequately supported, leaks can occur which could permit entry of toxic and hazardous dust or abrasive into the helmet. © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.   Manual No. 21991 www.clemcoindustries.com...
  • Page 11 Handle CMS-3 CO Monitor Option, Respirator Mounted Connect the clamped-on The Clemco supplied air respirator model Apollo 20 LP is swivel to the helmet’s NIOSH approved with the accessory CMS-3 personal inlet fitting.
  • Page 12: Air Supply

    Commodity Specification For Air, published by Compressed Gas Association Inc., Chantilly, VA. 4.2.2 Use the following table to determine the Website: www.cganet.com (29 CFR 1910.134 (i)). minimum and maximum pressure settings and maximum © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.   Manual No. 21991 www.clemcoindustries.com...
  • Page 13: Operation

    4.2.3.1 This optional accessory kit contains parts and When donning and removing the respirator, instructions to convert an Apollo 20 respirator from low keep it upright to prevent dust and abrasive from falling pressure (for use with an ambient air pump) to high inside.
  • Page 14: Maintenance Program

    6.1.6 Reattach the cape to the helmet by following the instructions in Section 9.5. © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.   Manual No. 21991 www.clemcoindustries.com...
  • Page 15: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    Refer to Section. 8.2.1 Standard Padded Suspension 9.0 for service instructions. 8.2.1.1 Refer to Section 9.6.1 for removing and replacing padded suspension. © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.   Manual No. 21991 www.clemcoindustries.com...
  • Page 16: Service & Maintenance

    All maintenance must be done in Fold the pull-tab of the a clean environment away from dust and "down" bottom lens abrasive, and outside the respirator use area. Figure 4 © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.   Manual No. 21991 www.clemcoindustries.com...
  • Page 17 Separate the Velcro tabs on the back of the window opening flange, so the holding tab on the cape. Refer to Figure 6. opening is inserted into the gasket retaining slot. © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.   Manual No. 21991 www.clemcoindustries.com...
  • Page 18 9.6.2.8 Try on the helmet for fit and readjust if 9.6.1.4 Inspect the chin strap, and if necessary replace necessary. It is not necessary to remove the suspension it before installing the suspension. to make adjustments. © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.   Manual No. 21991 www.clemcoindustries.com...
  • Page 19: Replacement Parts

    Place a new partition into the hood; insert the Description Stock No. slots on the back end of the partition behind the tabs. Apollo 20 LP Supplied-Air Respirator with Standard 9.8.4 While applying pressure on the front of the DLX Padded Suspension less respirator hose...........
  • Page 20 Cape attachment strap ......10534 Web suspension w/sweatband (alternate) 10532 Cape with inner collar ....... 21301 8, 19, 20 DLX Padded Suspension Some items are rotated for clarity Figure 7 © 2011 CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.   Manual No. 21991 www.clemcoindustries.com...

Table of Contents