Bullard EVA Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...GR50 Series respirators are compatible with breathing air sources such as breathing air compressors or Bullard Free Air pumps Bullard offers the appropriate approved breathing tube assembly and air supply hose to connect the GR50 Series respirator to these breathing air sources GR50 Series respirators are approved by NIOSH for use with optional Bullard climate control devices The GRH Hood of the G...

Page 2: ...X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X ABCDEJMNOS GRH Series Approval Label MODEL GRH SERIES TYPE C CONTINUOUS FLOW SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR Bullard Cynthiana KY 41031 USA 1 800 827 0423 2 CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS A Not for use in atmosphere ...

Page 3: ... V5 3 8 Coiled I D Hose V5 Starter Extension Hose V10 3 8 I D Hose V10 Starter Hose Extension Hose V20 1 2 I D hose V20 Starter Extension Hose Available in 25 and 50 foot lengths with a variety of quick disconnect fitting styles and materials See parts list for details Available in 25 50 and 100 foot lengths with a variety of quick disconnect fitting styles and materials See parts list for details...

Page 4: ...espirator or a pressure demand self contained breathing apparatus respirator 2 Before using this respirator be sure your employer has determined that airborne contaminant concentrations do not exceed those allowed by applicable OSHA MSHA EPA NIOSH or ACGIH regulations and recommendations or any other applicable regulations for continuous flow airline respirators Federal law requires that your empl...

Page 5: ...the respirator hood off your head GR50 Series Airline Respirator User Manual GR50 Protection GR50 Air Source 8 9 Protection Respiratory This respirator is NIOSH approved TC 19C 329 for Type C operations It can be worn for general purpose applications including grinding This respirator is not approved for use in any atmosphere immediately dangerous to life or health IDLH or from which the wearer ca...

Page 6: ...gure 5 Crown strap Crown strap post Brow pad S Special or Critical User Instructions Breathing Air Pressure Table This table defines the air pressure ranges necessary to provide GR50 Series respirators with a volume of air that falls within the required range of 6 15 cfm or 170 425 lpm according to U S Government regulations 42 CFR Part 84 Subpart J 84 150 Table 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 Air Source BreathingT...

Page 7: ...s becomes soiled remove by pulling tab at edge of lens cover to clear your vision Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 GR50 Hard Hat Adjustment GR50 Series Airline Respirator User Manual 12 13 If Using Optional 20NC Chin Strap For most wearers the headband holds the GR50 hood in place without a chin strap If an optional chin strap is desired refer to the list of replace ment parts and accessories 1 Remove...

Page 8: ...ver collar of shirt or protective clothing 9 With breathing tube assembly attached to the hood fasten belt at waist or hip level and adjust for comfort 10 Recheck air pressure and adjust if necessary 11 With air still flowing into your respirator you are now ready to enter work area Figure 18 Figure 16 Figure 17 Air Supply Hose Point of attachment Grade D Breathable Air Source Pressure Gauge 14 15...

Page 9: ...CLEANING To clean the GR50 respirator hood remove suspension and optional chin strap With MB1 or GRHOL1 lens attached hand wash the GR50 hood in warm water using a mild liquid detergent Rinse hood with cold water and allow to air dry After cleaning and before reassembling inspect the hood for signs of excessive wear following the inspection instructions on this page If damage is detected remove th...

Page 10: ...ssemblies Breathing tube must be purchased separately GR50 Parts and Accessories 18 19 Hard Hat Inspection Inspect the hard hat shell for nicks gouges cracks and any damage due to impact rough treatment or wear Remove the headband suspension and optional chin strap from the hard hat Inspect the head band for cracks frayed or cut crown straps torn headband and size adjustment slots loss of pliabili...

Page 11: ... hose V20 Series Hoses for use with Free Air Pumps 1 2 I D V2050ST 50 Starter Extension hose with 1 2 Industrial Interchange Q D coupler V20100ST 100 Starter Extension hose with 1 2 Industrial Interchange Q D coupler V5 Series Coiled Hoses V52530 25 Starter hose with 1 4 Industrial Interchange Q D coupler Cat No Description V55030 50 Starter hose with 1 4 Industrial Interchange Q D coupler V52531 ...

Page 12: ...n the product during use Laws and or regulations prohibit the shipment of hazardous or contaminated materials Products suspected to be contaminated will be professionally discarded at the customer s expense 4 Ship returned products including those under warranty with all transportation charges pre paid Bullard cannot accept returned goods on a freight collect basis 5 Returned products will be insp...

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Page 14: ...e hydrogen chloride sulfur dioxide chlorine dioxide hydrogen fluoride and particulates Approval No TC 23C 2886 PAPRFC5 0194 EN 12941 TH3 20TIC 20SIC RT3 RT4 20LFL 20LFM 20LF2L 20LF2M 20LF2S EN 12941 TH2 20TICH 20SICH 20SICVH INSPEC 56 Leslie Hough Way Salford Greater Manchester M6 6AJ United Kingdom Use strictly in accordance with instructions labels and limitations pertaining to the EVA Series re...

Page 15: ...tridges The purified air is blown into the wearer s hood through the breathing tube A flow indicator is provided to check that there is an adequate volume of air available to the wearer prior to use The system is designed to operate at a minimum air flow of approximately 7 cubic feet of air per minute 198 liters per minute in the hood under normal use on the standard speed setting and 8 5 cubic fe...

Page 16: ...Part No EVA1 Check that the unit is clean and undamaged Inspect for deterioration physical damage and improper assembly 2 Filter Cartridges Inspect the filter cartridge for any physical damage Check the label to ensure the filter cartridge has not exceeded its use by date Inspect the gasket on the filter for any physical damage NOTE Each filter comes with a permanent gasket Ensure that the correct...

Page 17: ...99 97 effective against all particulate aerosols The following abbreviations indicate the particulates gases or vapors which are removed by the gas vapor cartridges HE High Efficiency Particulate OV Organic Vapor CL Chlorine HC Hydrogen Chloride SD Sulfur Dioxide CD Chlorine Dioxide HF Hydrogen Fluoride AM Ammonia FM Formaldehyde MA Methylamine WARNING Use only the filter cartridge s described in ...

Page 18: ... Figure 18 NOTE If the hood rises off your head during use first verify proper air pressure then select a different hood for your application or use the optional chin strap Adjusting and Installing Hard Hat in Respirator Hood 20SICH 20TICH or GRH 1 Assemble and adjust the standard Bullard hard hat suspensions RS4PC or RS6PC or the optional ratchet suspensions RS4RC or RS6RC by following the direct...

Page 19: ...sure that the neck cuff is down below the chin and that the air outlets of the cuff see Figure 27 are not restricted If the neck cuff is not below the chin then pull down before continuing See Figure 28 RT Series Hood Use Installing Breathing Tube Assembly in RT Series Respirator Hoods For hoods without a threaded port at the rear Breathing Tubes PA1BT PA1BTXS and PA1BTXL will attach to the hood w...

Page 20: ...ure that the breathing tube is not twisted after donning Final Donning Attach the other end of breathing tube to blower unit if not already attached by screwing adapters together Remove any protective film covering the lens of the headpiece Put on the belt and blower assembly and make any final adjustments to the belt as necessary keeping the breathing tube and hood behind the head Turn the blower...

Page 21: ...LOW or PARTLY BELOW the PASS LINE with a fully charged battery the filter cartridges may need to be changed Doffing the Respirator Prepare to doff the blower battery and hood in a safe hazard free area and do the following in conjunction with your employer s standard operating procedures Remove the hood Turn the blower off by holding down the on off switch for 5 seconds This is confirmed by a long...

Page 22: ...on HE High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter for Powered Air Purifying Respirators OV Organic Vapor AM Ammonia CD Chlorine dioxide CL Chlorine FM Formaldehyde HC Hydrogen chloride HF Hydrogen fluoride MA Methylamine SD Sulfur Dioxide RESPIRATOR COMPONENTS TC PROTECTION 1 ALTERNATE HOOD ASSEMBLIES ALTERNATE SUSPENSION HARD HAT ASSEMBLIES ALTERNATE BREATHING TUBES ALTERNATE BLOWER UNIT ASSEMBLY FILT...

Page 23: ...r exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Return Authorization The following steps must be completed before Bullard will accept any returned goods Please read carefully Follow the steps outlined below to return goods to Bullard for repair or replacement under warranty or for paid repairs 1 Contact Bul...

Page 24: ...band suspension RT1 RT1T Tychem 2000 QC Inflatable Neck Collar RT2 RT2T Tychem 4000 SL Inflatable Neck Collar RT3 RT3T Tychem 2000 QC Sport Neck Collar RT4 RT4T Tychem 4000 SL Sport Neck Collar Accessory Items for Hoods 20LCL Mylar lens covers CC20 Series 25 pkg RTLC Mylar lens covers RT Series 25 pkg MB1 Outer lens GRH Series 10 pkg 20LC Mylar lens covers GRH Series 25 pkg Headband Suspensions an...

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