Bullard FAMB2 User Manual

Bullard FAMB2 User Manual

Half-mask respirator system

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Read all instructions and warnings before using this respirator. Save this
manual for future use. Failure to follow these warnings could result in
death or serious injury.

General Information

Bullard's FAMB2 airline respirator, when properly used, provides a
continuous flow of air from a remote air source to the respirator wearer.
FAMB2 respirators offer protection from airborne contaminants that are
not immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), or that do not exceed
concentrations allowed by applicable OSHA, EPA, NIOSH or ACGIH regulations
and recommendations for continuous-flow class airline half-mask respirators.
FAMB2 airline respirators are approved by NIOSH (TC-19C-xxx Type C,
Continuous-Flow Class) to provide respiratory protection in general purpose
applications, including spray painting, tank cleaning, chemical and pesticide
handling, and other industrial or agricultural applications. The FAMB2
respirator is NOT to be used in confined spaces or IDLH conditions.
FAMB2 respirators are compatible with breathing air sources such as
breathing air compressors or Bullard Free-Air
appropriate approved breathing tube assembly and air supply hose to connect
the FAMB2 respirator to these breathing air sources.
FAMB2 facepieces are available in three sizes.
The new FAMB2 masks feature the Bullard logo on the bridge of the nose and
are designed with a headband assembly that has four points of attachment;
two on each side of the face. The three sizes of replacement masks for this
style are FAM2S (small), FAM2M (medium), and FAM2L (large). Fit test kit
FAMAK is available for fit-testing the FAM2S, FAM2M and FAM2L masks.
Contact Bullard or a local authorized distributor for more information about
FAMB2 respirators.
WARNING
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Table of Contents

General Information .......................................................................................... 1
Component Concept ........................................................................................... 2
Mask/Fitting Assemblies ................................................................................... 2
Air Supply Options .............................................................................................. 2
Warnings ............................................................................................................ 3
Operations....................................................................................................... 4,5
Breathing Air Pressure Table ............................................................................. 5
Donning ..................................................................................................... 6
Doffing ....................................................................................................... 6
Inspection, Cleaning and Storage ..................................................................... 7
Approval Label ................................................................................................... 8
Parts and Accessories .................................................................................. 9,10
Return Authorizations ...................................................................................... 10
FAMB2 Half-Mask
Type C NIOSH Approval
No. TC-19C-469 Continuous-Flow Class
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Summary of Contents for Bullard FAMB2

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    FAMB2 facepieces are available in three sizes. Air Supply Options ....................2 The new FAMB2 masks feature the Bullard logo on the bridge of the nose and Warnings ......................3 are designed with a headband assembly that has four points of attachment;...
  • Page 2: Component Concept

    Component Concept Mask/Fitting Assemblies The FAMB2 airline respirator consists of three Bullard components: half- Half-Mask Respirator with Breathing mask, breathing tube assembly and air supply hose. All must be present and Tube Assembly: properly assembled to constitute a complete NIOSH-approved respirator (see Comfortable silicone half-mask with breathing tube that Figure 2).
  • Page 3: Warnings

    (as described in item 2 above). 5. Bullard recommends that you DO NOT wear this respirator until you have passed a complete physical exam (perhaps including a lung x-ray) conducted by qualified medical personnel, and have been trained in the respirator’s use, maintenance and limitations by a qualified individual (appointed by your employer) who has extensive knowledge of the Bullard FAMB2 respirator.
  • Page 4: Operations

    1. Determine the type of air source you are using (column 1), then find your breathing Air Quality tube assembly (column 2). 2. Be sure your Bullard air supply hose(s) (column 3) is approved for use with your � WARNING breathing tube assembly.
  • Page 5: Breathing Air Pressure Table

    Model FAMB2 (Continuous-Flow Class) This table defines the air pressure ranges necessary to provide FAMB2 Series respirators with a volume of air that falls within the required range of 4-15 cfm according to U.S. Government regulations (Ref. CFR Title 30, Part II, Subpart J, 11.124.7).
  • Page 6: Famb2 Respriator Assembly

    1. Remove the FAMB2 respirator from the plastic shipping bag. Thread this respirator. breathing tube onto FAMB2 mask port. Lace the belt through the metal slide that is attached at the quick-disconnect fitting at the end of the breathing tube. Do not wear this respirator without the belt.
  • Page 7: Inspection, Cleaning And Storage

    Use only complete NIOSH-approved Bullard FAMB2 components and If any of the above signs are present or any other signs of excessive wear are replacement parts on this respirator. Refer to the parts list for correct detected, replace the air supply hose(s) immediately or remove the respirator part numbers.
  • Page 8: Approval Label

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  • Page 9: Parts And Accessories

    Fit Testing Accessories for FAMB2 Masks FAMB235L Large facepiece with constant-flow valve and 1/2" Industrial FAMAK Fit test kit for FAMB2 respirator systems, includes porta count Interchange fitting, low profile breathing tube connector connector, sample tubing and one (1) P100 filter Breathing Tube Assemblies...
  • Page 10: Return Authorizations

    BULLARD COMPANY WILL ACCEPT ANY RETURNED GOODS. PLEASE READ FAM2CB CAREFULLY. Follow the steps outlined below to return goods to E. D. Bullard Company for FAM2EVC2 repair or replacement under warranty or for paid repairs: 1. Contact Bullard Customer Service by telephone or in writing at: 6081509018A (0809) E.D.
  • Page 11 FAMB2 Half-Mask Respirator System User Manual www.bullard.com...
  • Page 12 ISO 9001 certified Americas: Europe: Asia-Pacific: ©2010 Bullard. All rights reserved. Free-Air is a registered trademark of Bullard. E.D. Bullard Company Bullard GmbH Bullard Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 1898 Safety Way Lilienthalstrasse 12 LHK Building Cynthiana, KY 41031-9303 53424 Remagen • Germany...

This manual is also suitable for:

Fam2mFamb230Famb235

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