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APOLLO 20 LP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR

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9.4.3

Slide the ends of the cape to the notch. Continue

sliding one end of the cape out of the groove until the entire
cape is detached from the helmet.

9.4.4

To install the cape, separate the Velcro tabs on the

cape and slide one end into the groove on the bottom edge
of the cape attachment strap at the point where the groove
is notched. Continue sliding the cape around the bottom of
the helmet until the entire cape is completely into the
groove. NOTE: Spraying a non-toxic silicone-base lubri-
cant into the groove will reduce friction and ease assem-
bly.

9.4.5

Join the Velcro tabs at the notch.

9.5

Air Channel Partition

9.5.1

Remove the cape and suspension per Sections

6.1 and 9.4.

9.5.2

Pull the partition from the front, to unsnap it from

the retainers. Remove the back end of the partition from
the tabs.

9.5.3

Place a new partition into the hood, with the slots

in the back end placed behind the tabs.

9.5.4

Apply pressure on the front of the partition, while

working from the back to snap it in place.

9.5.5

Replace the suspension and cape.

9.6

Lens Frame

9.6.1

The lens frame must be replaced at the first sign

of wear, or of cracking around the hinge.

9.6.2

Open the lens frame, and remove the perforated

cover lenses and middle lens.

9.6.3

Remove the two hinge screws, and replace the

frame.

9.6.4

Install a new gasket in the frame before installing

lenses.

9.7

Rubber Latch

9.7.1

Pull the old latch off of the three lugs.

9.7.2

Align the holes in the new latch over the lugs, with

the flat side toward the frame.

9.7.3

Push the latch over each lug, making sure the

rubber is under the lug.

9.8

Chin Strap

9.8.1

Replace the chin strap when worn.

10.0

REPLACEMENT PARTS

10.1

Supplied-Air Respirator Systems, and
Alternate Accessories

Item

Description

Stock No.

(-)

Apollo 20 LP, less respirator hose ........... 21299

(-)

Apollo 20 LP, complete, with 50 foot

respirator hose .................................. 21423

(-)

High pressure conversion kit.

Converts Apollo 20 low pressure
(ambient air) respirator to high
pressure (Grade “D” Compressed Air)
respirator ........................................... 22690

10.2

Supplied-Air Respirator replacement parts,
Figure 6

Item

Description

Stock No.

1.

Gasket, molded window ........................... 99996

2.

Inner lens, 4-5/8" x 6-5/8" nom.,

Package of 5 ...................................... 21409

3.

Middle lens, 5" x 7" nom.,

package of 5 ...................................... 21410

4.

Cover lens, perforated,

package of 25 .................................... 21411

5.

Gasket, lens frame ..................................  21041

6.

Lens frame ............................................... 20976

7.

Latch, lens frame, rubber ......................... 21298

8.

Button, rubber latch ................................. 21040

9.

Suspension .............................................. 10532

10.

Air channel partition kit ............................ 21118

11.

Cape attachment strap ............................ 10534

12.

Cape with inner collar .............................. 21301

13.

O-Ring, .864" ID x 1.004" OD .................. 22349

14.

Breathing tube assembly w/molded ends  21550

15.

Constant-flow connector, LP .................... 21429

16.

Belt assembly, 2" ..................................... 04430

17.

Respirator hose,

1/2" x 50 ft. ........................................ 22510
1/2" x 100 ft. ...................................... 21413

18.

Nut, lens frame ......................................... 90041

19.

Screw, lens frame .................................... 90295

20.

Screw, 8-32 x 1/2" sm .............................. 21402

21.

Screw, 8-32 x 1" sm ................................. 21403

22.

Washer, breathing tube, package of 6 ..... 04370

23.

Chin strap ................................................. 04460

24.

Chin strap holder, 2 required ................... 21696

25.

Screw, 8-32 x 1/2” ph hd, 2 required ....... 21119

Summary of Contents for APOLLO 20 LP

Page 1: ...ou are using a Clemco Distributor Parts and Maintenance Guide refer to the orange warnings insert preceding the Index before continuing with the following instructions CLEMCO INDUSTRIES CORP One Cable Car Drive Washington MO 63090 Phone 636 239 4300 Fax 636 239 0788 NOTICE This supplied air respirator conforms to all NIOSH specifications and standards and carries NIOSH approval As manufactured thi...

Page 2: ...r 1 1 2 OSHA requires the employer to establish a com prehensive respiratory protection program per regulations 29 CFR 1910 134 a b and 29 CFR 1926 103 to include the following 1 Program coordination by a designated responsible individual 2 Evaluation of each worker s ability to perform the work while wearing a respirator 3 Periodic training 4 Periodic environmental monitoring 5 Respirator fit tes...

Page 3: ...use of properly de signed and maintained NIOSH approved sup plied air respirator equipment by blasting opera tors and all personnel within the work site area Leadpoisoningcancausedeath OSHAhasstated that the permissible exposure limit of lead is 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air 50 µg m3 averaged over an 8 hour workday The Apollo supplied air respirator system is ap proved by NIOSH as a Type CE...

Page 4: ...the configuration as speci fied by the manufacturer 1 4 8 Refer to users instructions and or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators 1 4 9 Special or critical users instructions and or spe cific use limitations apply Refer to instruction manual before donning 1 5 Special Use Limitations 1 5 1 Air pressure at the point of attachment the point of attachment is...

Page 5: ... cfm within the approved pressure range as noted in the table in Section 4 2 2 WARNING Do not supply compressed air to this respirator Air from compressors pose hazards especially from carbon monoxide that are not included in theseinstructions Compressorsusedforbreath ing air require safety and monitoring devices that are not included in these instructions Using compressors that are not suitable f...

Page 6: ... Constant Flow Connector attach the connector to the belt slide 3 4 Breathing Tube Assembly 3 4 1 Attach the red end of the breathing tube to the threaded air inlet fitting at the back of the helmet 3 4 2 Attach the swivel connector on the black end to the Constant Flow Connector or alternate air control device WARNING The red end of the breathing tube must attach to the helmet and the black end t...

Page 7: ...ressures as noted in the table in Section 4 2 2 According to OSHA regulations the respirator provides adequate protection at 6 cfm While 6 cfm is the minimum required air flow test data show that when 7 cfm or more is used it provides even greater protection for the user 4 2 2 Use the following table to determine the minimum and maximum pressure setting and maximum respirator hose length Total Hos...

Page 8: ...ipped with a shut off Therefore if the hose is disconnected from the respirator while the pump is in operation air will continue to flow freely from the hose After removing the respirator in a clean environ ment the air pump should be shut off 6 0 ADJUSTMENTS 6 1 Helmet Suspension Adjustment and Re placement Figure 2 WARNING The suspension maintains a fixed distance be tween the head and the helme...

Page 9: ...ties of the collar are intended to provide a snug fit on the user s neck The cape must be replaced before the collar is stretched to the point where it no longer fits snugly around the neck 7 2 5 The outer cape provides protection from rebound ing abrasive and from abrasive ingress into the helmet Inspect the outer cape frequently for wear Replace the cape before holes are worn through or any wear...

Page 10: ...abrasive 8 4 Inner Lens 8 4 1 Inner and middle lenses should be replaced when pitted or scratched however if they become dirty but not pitted use mild detergent and water to clean them Volatile solutions such as alcohol gasoline or ammonia must not be used to clean these lenses Allow the lens to air dry cloth and towels can scratch the lens surface 9 0 SERVICE MAINTENANCE CAUTION Clean the respira...

Page 11: ...mum visibility install only enough lenses to last during a work period 9 2 4 Preparing lenses in the following manner will permit lenses to be pulled off easily by a user wearing heavy gloves 9 2 5 Place the middle lens on a clean flat surface Place up to three cover lenses on top of it 9 2 6 Fold the tab of the bottom lens down as shown in Figure 4 9 2 7 Fold the tabs of the second and top lens u...

Page 12: ...efore installing lenses 9 7 Rubber Latch 9 7 1 Pull the old latch off of the three lugs 9 7 2 Align the holes in the new latch over the lugs with the flat side toward the frame 9 7 3 Push the latch over each lug making sure the rubber is under the lug 9 8 Chin Strap 9 8 1 Replace the chin strap when worn 10 0 REPLACEMENT PARTS 10 1 Supplied Air Respirator Systems and Alternate Accessories Item Des...

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