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Clemco APOLLO 20 LP Manual

Supplied air respirator
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NOTICE
This supplied air respirator conforms to all NIOSH
specifications and standards and carries NIOSH
approval. As manufactured, this respirator complies
only with those foreign approvals that accept NIOSH
certification. Specifically, it has not been manufactured
to European CE standards and does not carry the
European CE-mark.
© CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP.
One Cable Car Drive
Washington, MO 63090
Phone (636) 239-4300
Fax (636) 239-0788
APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR
CLEMCO SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR
MC FILE NUMBER:
DATE OF ISSUE:
REVISION:
Do not proceed with
these instructions until
you have READ the
orange cover of this
MANUAL and YOU
UNDERSTAND its
content.* 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 Parts and Maintenance
Guide refer to the orange warnings
insert preceding the Index before
continuing with the following
instructions.
®
MODEL 20 LP
O.M. 21991
1193-01/96
04/96
D. 09/99
W A R N I N G

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  • Page 1 APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR CLEMCO SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR MODEL 20 LP O.M. 21991 1193-01/96 MC FILE NUMBER: DATE OF ISSUE: 04/96 D. 09/99 REVISION: W A R N I N G Do not proceed with these instructions until you have READ the...
  • Page 2 1.1.1 This manual covers setup, operation, mainte- result in property damage. nance, replacement parts, and important warnings for safe operation of the Clemco Apollo 20 LP Supplied-Air Respi- rator. CAUTION 1.1.2 OSHA requires the employer to establish a com- prehensive respiratory protection program per regulations “Caution”...

  • Page 3: Toxic Dust Poisoning

    Toxic dust is pro- ing laboratories will be granted APF values higher duced primarily by the removal and breakdown of than the NIOSH recognized 25. Clemco contracted lead or other heavy metal coatings during abra- with Los Alamos National Laboratory to conduct sive blasting.
  • Page 4 APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR Page 3 Thoroughly wash hands and face to remove con- 1.4.9 Special or critical users instructions, and/or spe- taminants before eating, drinking, or smoking cific use limitations apply. Refer to instruction manual outside the blast area.
  • Page 5 Suit Apollo 20 LP (respirator for use with ambient air pump), to Apollo 20 HP (respirator for use with Grade “D” Com- pressed Air). The kit is listed in Section 10.1.

  • Page 6: Air Supply

    APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR Page 5 • Helmet with chin strap, suspension and cape threaded air inlet fitting at the back of the helmet. attached • Breathing tube assembly 3.4.2 Attach the swivel connector on the black end, to •...

  • Page 7: Operation

    Air Volume and Pressure Begin operation of the ambient air pump per the 4.2.1 The Apollo 20 LP respirator is designed for use manufacturer’s instructions. with ambient pumps, that provides 6 to 15 cfm of Grade D breathing air at pressures as noted in the table in Section Check air pressure at the point of attachment.
  • Page 8 APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR Page 7 Position the chin strap so it fits comfortably under White Plastic Tabs the chin. Suspension Strap (rear) Position the knit cuff on the inner collar so that it fits snugly around the neck in turtleneck fashion, without any interference from clothing such as shirt collars.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Program

    7.4.1 Replacement or repairs shall be done only by ing basic service. trained persons, using genuine Clemco parts designed for the respirator. No attempt shall be made to replace com- • Inspection for defects (including a leak check) ponents or to make adjustment or repairs beyond the •...

  • Page 10: Service & Maintenance

    APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR Page 9 CLEANING SERVICE MAINTENANCE CAUTION CAUTION Follow washing instructions as described in this section. Do not use any caustic chemicals or solvents that may be irritating or harmful to the Clean the respirator of dust and media before user, or which change the properties of the mate- maintenance.
  • Page 11 APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR Page 10 unintentional removal of the last perforated lens and 9.1.7 Slide one end of the gasket (with lens) onto the prolong the life of the middle and inner lenses. It will be window opening flange, so the holding tab on the opening easier to remove the cover lens while wearing heavy is inserted into the gasket retaining slot.

  • Page 12: Replacement Parts

    Item Description Stock No. bly. Apollo 20 LP, less respirator hose ... 21299 9.4.5 Join the Velcro tabs at the notch. Apollo 20 LP, complete, with 50 foot respirator hose ........21423 Air Channel Partition High pressure conversion kit.
  • Page 13 APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR Page 12 (18, 19) (13) (11) (10) (14) (20, 21) (25) (24) (22) (23) (12) (16) (17) (15) Figure 6.

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