Bullard RT Series Respiratory Systems provide a continuous flow of air from
a remote air source via airline. The flow of air is delivered to the respirator
wearer through a patented air delivery system. RT Series 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, MSHA, EPA, NIOSH or ACGIH regulations and
recommendations, or any other applicable regulations for continuous flow
airline or powered air-purifying respirators.
RT Series airline respirators are approved by NIOSH (TC-19C-412
Type C). Bullard has determined that these respirators may be used to
provide respiratory protection in general purpose applications, including
pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical and pesticide handling, tank
cleaning, spray painting and other industrial or agricultural applications in
which hazardous compounds are present.
Bullard RT hoods are available in two different Tychem
®
materials. Bullard
hoods will accommodate limited facial hair without compromising the level of
protection. The hood is held in place by the inflatable neck cuff (RT1 and RT2)
or a sport material neck cuff (RT3 and RT4), which fits under the wearer’s
chin and provides a positive seal. This keeps the hood in position on the
head and prevents it from rising upwards when supplied with breathing air.
Breathing air is supplied from a breathing tube connected to the back of the
hood, and the air is routed through overhead channels that deliver the air
down across the lens of the hood.
RT Series respirators are compatible with breathing air sources such as
breathing air compressors. Bullard offers the appropriate approved breathing
tube, flow control device and air supply hose to connect the RT Series
respirator to these breathing air sources.
RT Series respirators are approved by NIOSH for use with optional Bullard
climate control devices. Contact Bullard or our local authorized distributor
for more information about these and other accessories for RT Series
respirators. All Bullard parts must be present and properly assembled to
constitute a NIOSH approved respirator. For technical assistance, contact
Bullard Cutomer Service at 877-BULLARD (285-5273) or 859-234-6616.
NOTE
Bullard RT Series hoods are also NIOSH approved for certain PAPR
configurations. Please refer to your Bullard PAPR manual or call
Customer Service at 877-BULLARD (285-5273).
Read all instructions and warnings before using these respirators. Save this manual for future reference.
The RT Series respirator’s air source must supply clean, breathable air, Grade D or better, at all times. The RT respirator does not purify air or filter out
contaminants. Connecting the RT respirator to a line supplying nitrogen or other harmful gases could cause death or serious injury. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Approval Label
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Component Concept - RT Series Hood
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Warnings and Limitations
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Operations
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Breathing Air Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Breathing Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Breathing Air Supply Hoses and Hose Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Breathing Air Pressure Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Respirator Assembly
Installing Breathing Tube Assembly in Respirator Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Climate Control Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Respirator Use
Donning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Removing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inspection, Cleaning and Storage
Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Breathing Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Flow Control Valve/Climate Control Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Air Supply Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Parts and Accessories
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Return Authorizations
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Table of Contents
RT Series Respirator Hood
User Manual
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