EDP16TE
EDP10
EDP16TE
Free-Air® Pumps
Instruction Manual
This Manual provides
detailed instructions,
warnings and other
information for
individuals
using Bullard Free-
Air Pump models
EDP10, EDP16TE and
EDP16HAZA
EDP16HAZ
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 1
WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................ 2, 3
BREATHING AIR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 4
ASSEMBLING THE FREE-AIR PUMP
Model EDP10 ............................................................................................................. 5
Model EDP16TE ......................................................................................................... 5
Model EDP16HAZ ...................................................................................................... 5
Pump Performance Specifications ........................................................................... 6
Electric Motor Specifications .................................................................................... 7
OPERATING THE FREE-AIR® PUMP ........................................................................... 8, 9, 10, 11
MAINTAINING THE FREE-AIR PUMP ...................................................................................... 12
FREE-AIR PUMP TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................. 13, 14
REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................................................................. 15
PUMP WARRANTY ................................................................................................................... 17
AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE .................................................................................. 18
Free-Air® Pumps
Instruction Manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bullard Free-Air® pumps transfer ambient air from a clean air location, where breathable
air can be assured at all times, to workers wearing Type C or CE continuous- flow supplied-air
respirator hoods or tight fitting half or full face masks.
The ambient air is filtered through a medium efficiency inlet air filter and a Carbofine outlet
filter before entering the respirator’s air supply hose.
Bullard Free-Air pumps are oil-less and have rotary carbon vanes. They produce no carbon
monoxide, oil vapors, oil mist or moisture. They do not require expensive carbon monoxide
monitors, high temperature alarms or airline filters. No calibration is required.
The pumps will supply air to one, two or three workers depending on the pump model and
style of respirator(s) being used. The chart below describes the pump model, the number of
respirators each unit will supply and its maximum outlet pressure.
PUMP SPECIFICATION TABLE
Maximum
Number of Respirators
Pump Model No. Hood Style Full or Half-Mask Maximum Outlet
Air Pressure*
EDP10 One Two 15 psig (103 kPa)**
EDP16TE Two Three 15 psig (103 kPa)
EDP16HAZ Two Three 15 psig (103 kPa)
* USE ONLY SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATORS THAT ARE APPROVED BY MSHA/NIOSH TO
OPERATE AT LESS THAN 15 PSIG (103 kPa).
**To convert kPa to bar, divide kPa by 100
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� WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING FREE AIR® PUMP MODELS EDP10, EDP-16-TE OR EDP-16-HAZ.
FAILURE TO OPERATE ANY OF THESE PUMPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE
RESPIRATOR WEARER.
1. Locate the pump’s inlet air filter in a clean breathable air location at all times. THE PUMP
DOES NOT REMOVE TOXIC GASES OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS FROM THE INCOMING AIR
IT TRANSFERS TO THE RESPIRATOR WEARER.
See the BREATHING AIR REQUIREMENTS section on page 4 for specific details on breathing air quality. THESE PUMPS DO NOT SUPPLY OXYGEN.
2. This pump will only supply the required volume of air [6-15 cfm (170-425 lpm) for hoods or
4-15 cfm (113-425 lpm) for tight fitting half or full face masks] to low pressure continuous-flow supplied-air respirators approved by MSHA/NIOSH to operate at less than 15
psig (103 kPa).
Be sure that the pump’s outlet pressure, measured by the pressure gauge on the pump, is
maintained above the minimum pressure setting required by the respirator manufacturer.
To be assured your respirator can be used with this pump refer to:
a) The Pump Specification Table on page 1 for the maximum outlet pressure of the pump
model you are using.
b) The section in the respirator’s instruction manual for the respirator’s approved pres-
sure range and permissible air supply hose lengths.
If you have any questions about whether or not your respirator is compatible with
this pump, contact Bullard Customer Service Department at 1-800-827-0423 or
1-859-234-6611.
3. Supplied-air respirators used with this pump must not be worn in any atmosphere immediately dangerous to life or health or from which the wearer cannot escape without the use
of the respirator.
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4. When connecting your respirator to the Free-Air® pump use only the air supply hose and
couplers required by the respirator manufacturer and approved by MSHA/NIOSH.
Use of non-approved hose or couplers will void the respirator’s MSHA/NIOSH Approval
and could reduce the air flow to the respirator, resulting in possible death or serious
injury to the respirator wearer.
5. DO NOT modify or alter this pump in any manner. Use only approved Bullard Free-Air pump
components and replacement parts on the pump.
Failure to use approved Bullard components and replacement parts invalidates all Bullard
warranties, and may result in death or serious injury to the respirator wearer.
6. If you have any questions concerning the use of this pump or your respirator, or you are
not sure the inlet filter is in a breathable location, ask your supervisor.
All instructions for the use and care of this product must be supplied to you by your employer as recommended by the manufacturer and as required by Federal Law
(29 CFR 1910.134).
For technical assistance or additional copies of this manual, call Bullard Customer Service or
go to www.Bullard.com to download a copy.
Bullard
1898 Safety Way
Cynthiana, KY 41031-9303
1-800-827-0423
859-234-6611
www.bullard.com
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Air Quality
The Free-Air® pump’s inlet filter must be
located in a clean breathable air location at
all times.
The breathable air drawn into the inlet
filter must meet at least the requirements
for Type 1 gaseous air described in the
Compressed Gas Association Commodity
Specifications G-7.1 (Grade D or higher), as
specified by Federal Law 42CFR, Part 84,
Subpart b, and 29CFR1910.134(i).
The requirements of Grade D breathable air
include:
* Oxygen ...................................19.5 - 23.0 %
* Hydrocarbons (condensed)
in mg/m
3 of gas ............5 mg/m3 maximum
* Carbon Monoxide ............10 ppm maximum
* Carbon Dioxide ..........1,000 ppm maximum
* No toxic contaminants at levels which
would make the air unsafe to breathe.
Refer to the C.G.A. Commodity Specification
G-7.1 for complete details. It is available
from: Compressed Gas Association, 500 Fifth
Ave., New York, NY 10036.
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