Bullard RT Series, RT1DA, RT2DA, RT3DA, RT4DA User Manual

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RT Series Respirator Hood

User Manual

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.

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).

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

WARNING

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.

Table of Contents

Approval Label.................................................2

Component Concept - RT Series Hood.........................3

Warnings and Limitations.................................... 3

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......................................10-12

Return Authorizations. ...................................... 12

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RT Series Respirator Approval Label

Bullard

Cynthiana, KY 41031 USA

1-800-827-0423

RT Series Respirator

This respirator is approved only in the following conﬁgurations:

CAUTIONS/

ALTERNATE FLOW CONTROL DEVICES ALTERNATE AIR SUPPLY HOSES

TUBES

BREATHING

ALTERNATE SSEMBLIES

HOOD A

ALTERNATE

MODEL

TC -

LIMITATIONS2

ACCESSORIES

PROTECTION1

F44 F43 F42 F41

F40 F30

F31 F32 F33 F34 F35

RT4 RT3 RT2 RT1

5454 5457

4696

F40S F40B

F30B F30S

F35B F35S

RTBT

20BT

36501

54511 54510

46917

46915 46913

DC70ML

V52533

V55031 V55030 V55032 V52531 V52530

V52532

DC5040

DC5041 DC5042 DC5043 DC5044

V2050ST

46917FM 46917FF

46916FF 46916FS

DC5040B DC5040S

V20100ST

V55033FS

V52533FF V52533FS

AC100034 AC100033

AC100030 AC100032 AC100031 HC240034 HC240033

HC240030 HC240032 HC240031

DC70XLXXL

V55033GRN

V55030GRN

AC100030S AC100030B

HC240030S HC240030B

V5KF2530XXX V5KF2531XXX V5KF2532XXX V5KF2533XXX V5KF2535XXX V5KF5030XXX V5KF5031XXX V5KF5032XXX V5KF5033XXX V5KF5035XXX

V52530GREEN

V5KF2533XXXFF V5KF2533XXXFS V5KF5033XXXFF V5KF5033XXXFS

FRIGITRON2000

JMNOS

ABCDE-

FRIGITRON2000B FRIGITRON2000S

RT SERIES HOODS

RT 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

SA/

19C-412

PROTECTION

CF=CONTINUOUS FLOW

SA=SUPPLIED-AIR

conﬁguration speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

maintenance of these respirators.

Instructions before donning.

S. Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or speciﬁc use limitations apply. Refer to User’s

MSHA, OSHA and other applicable regulations.

J. Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.

M. All approved respirators shall be selected, ﬁtted, used and maintained in accordance with

CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

A. Not for use in atmosphere containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.

B. Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.

N. Never substitute, modify, add or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the

O. Refer to User’s Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and

meeting the requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.

C. Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.

D. Air-line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air

E. Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths speciﬁed in the User’s Instructions.

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RT Series Respirator Hood

User Manual for use with supplied air respirators

Component Concept

RT Series

Bullard RT Series airline respirators consist of four components (Figure 1); all must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete NIOSH approved respirator. ➀ Respirator Hood: Available in two Tychem®-based materials. RT1 Tychem QC hood, inner bibs, inﬂatable neck cuff RT2 Tychem SL hood, inner bibs, inﬂatable neck cuff RT3 Tychem QC hood, inner bib, sport neck cuff RT4 Tychem SL hood, inner bib, sport neck cuff ➁ Breathing Tube for RT Series Respirators: 20BT Wire-reinforced heavy-duty breathing tube RTBT Lightweight disposable breathing tube ➂ Flow Control Device: Connects respirator hood to air supply hose.

Available with a choice of quick-disconnect ﬁttings, constant or adjustable airﬂow control and optional climate control devices.

Flow Control Device*

Without Climate

Control Devices

F30

P A R T

N o.

* All ﬂow control devices require the 20BT or RTBT breathing tube to constitute complete breathing

tube assemblies. Breathing tube must be purchased separately.

➃ Air Supply Hose: Connects breathing tube to air source supplying clean

breathable air.

3/8" Coiled I.D. Hose

V5 Starter/Extension

Available in 25 and

50 foot lengths with

a variety of 1/4" and

1/2" quick-disconnect

materials. See parts

F30B F30S

F31 F32 F33 F34

F35 F35B F35S

Hose for High Pressure

Compressed Air Source

Hose

ﬁtting styles and

list (page 11) for

details.

With Climate Control Devices

Cold Only

AdjustableConstant

F40 AC100030 HC240030 F40B AC10030B HC240030B F40S AC10030S HC240030S F41 AC10031 HC240031 F42 AC10032 HC240032 F43 AC100033 HC240033 F44 AC100034 HC240034 FRIGITRON 2000 FRIGITRON 2000B FRIGITRON 2000S DC5040 DC5040B DC5040S DC5041 DC5042 DC5043 DC5044

V10

3/8" Coiled I.D. Hose

469 Starter Hose

545 Extension Hose

Available in 25, 50,

and 100 foot lengths

with a variety of 1/4"

quick-disconnect ﬁtting

styles and materials.

See parts list (page 11)

for details.

Cautions and Limitations

For RT Series Airline Respirators

A. Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen. B. Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). IDLH

is deﬁned in 29 CFR 1910.134(b).

C. Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory

standards.

D. Airline respirators can be used only when respirators are supplied with

respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.

E. Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths speciﬁed in the instruction

manual.

I. Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in ﬂammable or explosive

atmospheres. J. Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death. M. All approved respirators shall be selected, ﬁtted, used, and maintained in

accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.

N. Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in

the conﬁguration as speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

Hot/Cold

Hose for Low

Pressure Ambient

Air Pump

V20 1/2" Coiled I.D. Hose V5 Starter/Extension

Hose

Available in 50 and

100 foot lengths with

1/2" quick-disconnect

Industrial Interchange

ﬁttings. See parts list

(page 11) for details.

O. Refer to users instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use

and maintenance of these respirators.

S. Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or speciﬁc use limitations apply. Refer

to User’s Instructions before donning.

➀ Respirator Hood

Clamp

➁ Breathing Tube

Inner bib

Clamp

Failure to heed these warnings could result in death or serious injury. Use strictly in accordance with instructions, labels and limitations pertaining to the RT Series respirator.

1. The RT Series respirator does not supply oxygen.

2. Use only in adequately ventilated areas containing at least 19.5% oxygen.

3. Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH). IDLH is deﬁned in 29 CFR 1910.134(b).

4. Do not use these respirators for respiratory protection against abrasive blasting using

silica sand as the abrasive.

5. Do not use in circumstances where the airborne concentration level of contaminant

exceeds maximum use concentration for this type of respirator as established by regulatory standards.

6. Leave area immediately if:

a. Breathing becomes difﬁcult. b. Dizziness or other distress occurs. c. You taste or smell the contaminant. d. Unit becomes damaged.

7. Use strictly in accordance with instructions, labels and limitations pertaining to the RT

Series respirator in use.

8. Never alter or modify this respirator. Use only NIOSH approved Bullard RT Series

components and replacement parts for this respirator.

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➂ Flow Control Device

Belt

➃ Air Supply Hose

WARNING

Fig. 1

Clean Breathable Air Source Supplying Grade “D” or Higher Air Quality (See Breathing Air Requirements on page 4.)

Component Concept/ Cautions and Limitations

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Operations

Protection

Respiratory

The RT Series respirator is NIOSH approved (TC-19C-412) as a Type C continuous-ﬂow supplied air respirator. It can be worn for 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. The RT Series respirator is not approved for use in any atmosphere immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), or from which the wearer cannot escape without the aid of the respirator. IDLH is deﬁned in 29 CFR

1910.134(b)

Head

RT Series respirator hoods DO NOT provide head protection.

Face

RT Series respirator hoods DO NOT provide face protection. If face protection is required, use the Bullard 20TICH or 20SICH model.

Eyes

RT Series respirator hoods DO NOT provide eye protection. Wear approved safety glasses or goggles at all times.

Ears

RT Series respirator hoods DO NOT provide hearing protection. Use properly ﬁtted earmuffs, earplugs or other protection when exposed to high noise levels.

RT Series Respirator Breathing Air Requirements

Air Quality

WARNING

The RT Series respirator must be supplied with clean, breathable air, Grade D or better, at all times. This respirator does NOT purify or ﬁlter out contaminants. Failure to heed these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

Respirable, breathable air must be supplied to the point-of-attachment of the approved Bullard air supply hose. The point-of-attachment is the point at which the air supply hose connects to the air source. A pressure gauge attached to the air source is used to monitor the pressure of air provided to the respirator wearer (see Figure 2). Supplied breathing air must AT MINIMUM meet the requirements for Type 1 gaseous air described in the ANSI/Compressed Gas Association Commodity Speciﬁcation G-7.1 for Grade D or higher quality as speciﬁed by Federal regulations 42 CFR, Part 84.141(b) and 29CFR1910.134(i). The requirements for Grade D breathable air include:

Oxygen.................................................19.5-23.5%

Hydrocarbons (condensed) in mg/m3 of gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 mg/m3 max.

Carbon monoxide.........................................10 ppm max.

Carbon dioxide........................................1,000 ppm max.

Odor............................................................*

No toxic contaminants at levels that make air unsafe to breathe. *Speciﬁc measurement of odor in gaseous air is impractical. Air may normally have a slight odor. The presence of a pronounced odor should render the air unsatisfactory. Contact the Compressed Gas Association (1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202) or www.cganet.com for complete details on Commodity Speciﬁcation G-7.1.

Operations / Breathinig Air Requirements

Air Source

Locate the source of supplied air, whether it is a breathing air compressor or an ambient air pump, such as a Bullard Free-Air® pump, in a clean air environment. Locate the air source far enough from your work site to ensure the air remains contaminant-free. Always use an inlet ﬁlter on your air source. Use suitable after-cooler/dryers with ﬁlters, and carbon monoxide monitors and alarms, as necessary to assure clean, breathable air at all times. Compressed air should be regularly sampled to be sure that it meets Grade D requirements.

RT Series Respirator Breathing Air Pressure

Air pressure should be monitored at the point-of-attachment while operating this respirator. A reliable air pressure gauge must be present to permit you to monitor pressure during actual respirator operation.

WARNING

Failure to supply the minimum required pressure at the point-of-attachment for your hose length and RT respirator type will reduce airﬂow and could result in death or serious injury.

Special or Critical User’s Instructions

The Breathing Air Pressure Table (see page 5) deﬁnes the air pressure ranges necessary to provide RT Series respirators with a volume of air that falls within the required range of 6-15 cfm or 170-425 lpm (Ref. 42 CFR, Part 84, Subpart J, 84.150). Make sure you understand the information in the Breathing Air Pressure Table before using this respirator.

1. Determine the type of air source you are using (Column 1), then ﬁnd your ﬂow control valve/climate control device (Column 2).

2. Be sure your Bullard air supply hose (Column 3) is approved for use with your ﬂow control valve/climate control device.

3. Determine that your Bullard air supply hose is within the approved length (Column 4).

4. Make sure you have not exceeded the maximum number of hose sections (Column 5).

5. Set the air pressure at the point-of-attachment within the required pressure range (Column 6) for your ﬂow control valve/climate control device, and air supply hose type and length.

RT Series Respirator Breathing Air Supply Hoses and Hose Fittings

NIOSH approved Bullard air supply hose(s) MUST be used between the breathing tube connection ﬁtting on the wearer’s belt and the point-ofattachment to the air supply. NIOSH approved Bullard quick-disconnect ﬁttings MUST be used to connect V5 or V20 hose lengths together. When connecting lengths of V10 hose, only use Bullard V11 hose-to-hose adapters. Secure connection(s) until wrenchtight and leak-free. Total connected hose length and number of hoses MUST be within the ranges speciﬁed on the Breathing Air Pressure Table (see page

5). The breathing tube connection ﬁtting MUST be secured to the belt that is supplied with this respirator. Securing the breathing tube connection helps prevent the air supply hose from snagging, disconnecting or pulling the respirator hood off your head.

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RT Series Respirator Hood

User Manual for use with supplied air respirators

Special or Critical User’s Instructions

RT Breathing Air Pressure Table

This table deﬁnes the air pressure ranges necessary to provide CC20 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

Stationary or Portable Air Compressor

Bullard Free-Air

Pumps F35, F35b, F35s V20 50

Flow Control Valve/

Climate Control Device

F30, F30B, F30S, F31, F32, F33, F34

F40, F40B, F40S, F41, F42, F43, F44

AC100030, AC100030B, AC100030S, AC100031, AC100032, AC100033, AC100034

DC5040, DC5040B, DC5040S, DC5041, DC5042, DC5043, DC5044

HC2400030, HC2400030B, HC2400030S, HC2400031, HC2400032, HC2400033, HC2400034

Frigitron 2000 Frigitron 200B Frigitron 2000S

Air Supply Hose

V10 25

V5 25

V10 25-50

V5 25

V10 50

V5 25

V10 25

V5 25

V20 50

Air Supply Hose

Length (feet)

75-150

200

250-300

75-150

200

250-300

75-150

175-300

75-150

200 250 300

75-150

200 250 300

100 200 300

Maximum Number of

Hose Sections

1 2 3 5 5

1 2

2 3 5

1 1

2 3 3 3 5

1 2

1 2 3 4 5 5

1 1

1 2 2 3

Required Pressure

Range (psig air)

14-15 15-18 19-29 25-34 31-39

22-25 24-27 27-37 33-40 38-45

22-26 25-30

55-65 60-70 65-75

55-65 56-69

52-54 59-72 80-84 85-92 90-98

53-57 67-71

59-61 63-65 68-75 77-79 80-82 84-86

65-66 68-69

4-6

6-8 10-15 13-18

16-22 18-25 22-30 25-34

Breathing Air Pressure Table

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Installing Breathing Tube Assembly in RT Series Respirator Hoods

1. Remove nylon clamp from the breathing tube (see Figure 3). Do not remove foam from inside the breathing tube, used with RT Series Airline Respirators. The foam helps reduce the noise level of incoming air.

to remove

to tighten

Shortening RTBT Breathing Tube Length

If you ﬁnd that the RTBT disposable breathing tube is too long, it can be cut down to a shorter length. This cannot be done for the 20BT breathing tube. To do this, ﬁrst determine how much shorter you need to make the tube. The tube cannot be shortened more than 6 inches. Mark a line with a marker pen where you want to make the cut. Take a sharp cutting instrument and cut through the breathing tube and foam inside. Be careful not to damage the remaining tube or foam. If this does occur, replacement will be necessary.

Using Climate Control Devices for RT Series Airline Respirators

RT Series Airline Respirators are approved by NIOSH for use with three optional Bullard climate control devices: AC1000 Series, HC2400 Series, and Frigitron 2000 Series.

Figure 3

2. Insert the open end of the breathing tube approximately ﬁve inches into hood’s air entry sleeve (see Figure 4).

Figure 4

3. Install nylon clamp over air entry sleeve and breathing tube. If desired, 2 or more clamps may be used(see Figure 5).

Figure 5

1. Follow the instructions supplied with your climate control device.

2. Be sure to use only the 20BT or RTBT with your climate control device.

3. Screw nylon hose connector on end of breathing tube to hose thread on climate control device.

4. Firmly tighten hose connector by hand (see Figure 6).

Figure 6

5. Lace belt supplied with respirator through belt loop bracket on climate control device.

4. Engage clamp locks and squeeze together until tight.

5. Attach other end of 20BT or RTBT breathing tube to ﬂow control device on belt by screwing nylon hose connector on ﬂow control device.

Breathing Tube Assembly / Climate Control Devices

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RT Series Respirator Use

WARNING

Do not put on or remove these respirators in a hazardous atmosphere except for emergency escape purposes. Failure to heed these warnings could result in death or serious injury.

Donning the RT Respirator

Before using your RT Series respirator, assemble the respirator using the instructions given on page 6.

1. Connect NIOSH approved Bullard air supply hose to an air source supplying Grade D breathable air as deﬁned on page 4. Turn on breathing air source.

2. With air ﬂowing, connect breathing tube assembly to air supply hose (see Figure 7). Connect quick-disconnect ﬁtting on breathing tube assembly to quick-disconnect coupler on air supply hose. Once ﬁtting is secured, release coupling sleeve to lock ﬁttings together. Pull on both hoses to make sure they are attached securely.

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User Manual for use with supplied air respirators

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Figure 7

3. Adjust air pressure at point-of-attachment to within the approved pressure range (see Figure 8). See the Breathing Air Pressure Table (page 5) for approved pressure ranges.

Pressure Gauge

Point-of-Attachment

Respirator

Air Supply Hose

4. With air still ﬂowing, put on RT Series respirator hood. Pull the hood over your head until the neck cuff is securely around your neck.

Figure 8

Grade “D” Breathable Air Source

NOTE

The RT3 and RT4 hoods have an adjustable velcro strap near the top of the lens that allows the user to customize the curvature of the lens to his/her personal preference. This strap may be removed if desired.

7. Pull respirator outer bib over collar of shirt or protective clothing. Pull the long outer bib down on the outside of clothing and secure with tie down straps or tape (if employer operating procedures will allow.)

10. With breathing tube assembly attached to the hood, fasten belt at waist or hip level and adjust for comfort.

11. Recheck air pressure and adjust if necessary.

12. With air ﬂowing into your respirator, you are now ready to enter work area.

Removing the RT Series Respirator

When ﬁnished working, leave work area wearing respirator and with air still ﬂowing. Once outside contaminated area, remove respirator and then disconnect the air supply hose using the quick-disconnect ﬁttings.

RT Series Respirator Use/Donning/Dofﬁng

5. Make sure that the breathing tube is not twisted after donning.

6. Tuck inner bib of hood into shirt or protective clothing for additional splash and overspray protection (see Figure 9).

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Inspection, Cleaning and Storage

WARNING

Failure to heed these instructions could result in death or serious injury. LEAVE WORK AREA IMMEDIATELY IF:

- Any respirator component becomes damaged

- Airﬂow into respirator hood stops or slows down

- Air pressure gauge drops below the minimum speciﬁed in the Breathing Air Pressure Table

- Pressure is felt in the ears

- Breathing becomes difﬁcult

- You become dizzy, nauseous, too hot, too cold, or ill

- You taste, smell, or see contaminants inside respirator hood

- Your vision becomes impaired

WARNING

Do not store respirator in your work area or leave it unattended in a contaminated environment. Respirable contaminants can remain suspended in the air for several hours after work activity ceases, even though you may not see them. Proper work practice requires you to wear the respirator until you are outside the contaminated area. If you place or store the respirator in a contaminated environment, contaminants, dirt, and dust could get into the respirator. When you put the respirator back on, you could breathe in contaminants upon reuse. Failure to heed these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

Bullard RT Series respirators have a limited service life. Therefore, a regular inspection and replacement program must be conducted. Bullard RT Series respirators and all component parts and assemblies should be inspected for damage or excessive wear before and after each use to ensure proper functioning. Immediately remove the respirator from service and replace parts or assemblies that show any sign of failure or excessive wear that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided. Use only Bullard RT Series respirator components and replacement parts manufactured by Bullard and approved by NIOSH for use with these respirators. Since respirator use and the quality of maintenance performed vary with each job site, it is impossible to provide a speciﬁc time frame for respirator replacement. Inspect all components of this respirator system during cleaning and before and after each use for signs of wear, tear or damage that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided. Respirators used by more than one person must be cleaned, inspected and sanitized after each use. If not cleaned, contamination may cause illness or disease.

WARNING

The air you breathe will not be clean unless the respirator you wear is clean. Failure to heed this warning could result in death or serious injury.

Hood

Inspection

Inspect the hood material for rips, tears, or damage from excessive wear that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided. Inspect the inner neck cuff for elasticity. The respirator’s plastic lens should be inspected for cracks, scratches or any other signs of damage. Disassemble the breathing tube from the hood by removing the nylon hose clamp. To remove the hose clamp, slide the locks sideways in opposite directions. If damage is detected, replace immediately with Bullard replacement part(s) or remove the respirator from service. Cleaning Bullard does not recommend laundering the hood. When the hood becomes dirty, it should be discarded and replaced. The respirator’s plastic lens should be hand-sponged with warm water and mild detergent, rinsed, and air-dried. After cleaning and before reassembling, once again carefully inspect parts for signs of damage.

WARNING

Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning this respirator or any parts and assemblies. Strong cleaning and disinfecting agents, and many solvents, can damage the plastic parts and reduce the protective properties of the respirator. Failure to heed these instructions may result in minor or moderate injury and/or equipment damage.

Inspection, Cleaning and Storage

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RT Series Respirator Hood

User Manual for use with supplied air respirators

Breathing Tube

Inspection

Inspect the breathing tube for tears, cracks, holes, or excessive wear that might reduce the degree of protection originally provided. If any signs of excessive wear are present, replace the breathing tube immediately or remove the respirator from service.

Cleaning

To clean the breathing tube, hand-sponge with warm water and mild detergent, being careful not to get water inside. Rinse and air-dry. After cleaning, once again carefully inspect breathing tube for signs of damage.

Flow Control Valve/ Climate Control Device

Inspection

Be sure the hose thread is screwed tightly into the breathing tube so no air can escape during use. Check the adjustment knob on the ﬂow control device for cracks and other damage.

Cleaning

To clean, hand-sponge with warm water and mild detergent, being careful not to get water inside. After cleaning, once again carefully inspect breathing tube for signs of damage. If any signs of excessive wear are present, replace the ﬂow control valve/climate control device or remove the respirator from service.

WARNING

Do not cut or remove the foam that is inside the RT Series Airline Respirator breathing tube. The foam helps reduce the noise level of the incoming air supply. It does not ﬁlter or purify your breathing air. NIOSH has approved this respirator with the foam in place. Failure to follow these instructions may result in minor or moderate injury and/or equipment damage.

Air Supply Hoses

Inspection

Air supply hose(s) should be inspected closely for abrasions, corrosion, cuts, cracks and blistering. Be sure the hose ﬁttings are crimped tightly to the hose so that no air can escape. Make sure the hose has not been kinked or crushed by any equipment that may have rolled over it. If any of the above signs are present or any other signs of excessive wear are detected, replace the hose(s) immediately or remove the respirator from service.

Cleaning

The air supply hose(s) should be hand-sponged with warm water and mild detergent, rinsed and air dried. Do not get water inside the air supply hose. After cleaning, once again carefully inspect air supply hose(s) for signs of damage.

WARNING

Only use air supply hoses that are NIOSH approved for use with the RT Series respirator. Other hoses could reduce airﬂow and protection, and expose the wearer to life-threatening conditions. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

Storage

After reusable respirator components have been cleaned and inspected, place them in a plastic bag or an airtight container. Store the respirator and parts where they will be protected from contamination, distortion and damage from elements such as dust, direct sunlight, heat, extreme cold, excessive moisture and harmful chemicals. Five-year maximum shelf life.

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Parts and Accessories

RT Series airline respirators consist of four components – respirator hood, breathing tube, ﬂow control device, and air supply hose. All components must be present and properly assembled to constitute a complete NIOSH approved respirator.

CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION

Fully Disposable Respirator Assemblies

RT1DA Includes RT1 hood with RTBT breathing tube installed and ready for use RT2DA Includes RT2 hood with RTBT breathing tube installed and ready for use RT3DA Includes RT3 hood with RTBT breathing tube installed and ready for use RT4DA Includes RT4 hood with RTBT breathing tube installed and ready for use

Respirator Assemblies

For use with compressed air

RT130 Includes RT1 hood, and V30 breathing tube assembly RT230 Includes RT2 hood, and V30 breathing tube assembly RT330 Includes RT3 hood and V30 breathing tube assembly RT430 Includes RT4 hood and V30 breathing assembly

Respirator Hoods

RT1 Tychem QC hood, inner bibs, inﬂatable neck cuff RT2 Tychem SL hood, inner bibs, inﬂatable neck cuff RT3 Tychem QC hood, inner bib, sport neck cuff RT4 Tychem SL hood, inner bib, sport neck cuff

Accessories

36501 Belt, decontaminable HS Heat Shield

Flow Control Devices for RT Series Airline Respirators

Flow Control Valves

F30 Constant ﬂow control valve with 1/4” Industrial

Interchange (Hansen compatible) quick-disconnect nipple (other industrial ﬁttings available)

F40 Adjustable ﬂow control valve with 1/4” Industrial

Interchange (Hansen compatible) quick-disconnect nipple (other industrial ﬁttings available)

F35 Constant ﬂow control valve with 1/2” Industrial

Interchange (Hansen compatible) quick-disconnect nipple

CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION

Climate Control Assemblies for RT Series Airline Respirators

For use with Breathing Air Compressors

Cold Tubes – Adjustable Flow

AC100030 With 1/4” Industrial Interchange steel (Hansen compatible) quick-disconnect nipple AC100031 With 1/4” Schrader steel quick-disconnect nipple AC100032 With 1/4” Snap-Tite steel quick-disconnect nipple AC100033 With 1/4” Snap-Tite brass quick-disconnect nipple AC100034 With 1/4” Snap-Tite stainless quick-disconnect nipple

Hot/Cold Tubes - Adjustable Flow

HC2400 With 1/4” Industrial Interchange steel (Hansen compatible) quick-disconnect nipple HC240031 With 1/4” Schrader steel quick-disconnect nipple HC240032 With 1/4” Snap-Tite steel quick-disconnect nipple HC240033 With 1/4” Snap-Tite brass quick-disconnect nipple HC240034 With 1/4” Snap-Tite stainless quick-disconnect nipple

Replacement Parts for Climate Control Assemblies

MV2400 Mufﬂer/valve assembly for HC2400

Dual-CooL™ - Climate Control Device

DC5040 With 1/4” Industrial Interchange steel (Hansen

compatible) quick-disconnect nipple. Includes CH60 connector hose and nylon belt (Order vest

separately) DC5041 Same as above with 1/4" Schrader steel nipple DC5042 Same as above with 1/4" Snap-Tite steel nipple DC5043 Same as above with 1/4" Snap-Tite brass nipple DC5044 Same as above with 1/4" Snap-Tite stainless nipple DC70M/L Medium/Large cooling vest DC70XL/XXL Extra Large/XX-Large cooling vest

Climate Control Assembly For use with Bullard EDP30 or ADP20 Free-Air Pump

Cool Tube - Adjustable Flow

Frigitron® 2000 With 1/2” Industrial Interchange steel (Hansen

compatible) quick-disconnect nipple.

RT Series Hood

Ordering Information

HC2400 Series

AC1000 Series

DC70M/L DC70XL/XXL

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DC5040 Dual-Cool

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CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION

Air Supply Hoses and Fittings for CC20 Series Airline Respirators

V10 Series Starter Hose Kits

For use with Breathing Air Compressors Include 25’ (7.6m), 3/8” I.D. rubber hose with 1/4” female quick-disconnect coupler and V13 adapter ﬁtting (3/8” hose-to-3/8” pipe) 4696 With 1/4” Industrial Interchange steel (Hansen

compatible) quick-disconnect coupler 46913 With 1/4” Schrader steel quick-disconnect coupler 46915 With 1/4” Snap-Tite steel quick-disconnect coupler

V10 Series Extension Hose Kits

For use with Breathing Air Compressors Include 3/8” I.D. rubber hose, V11 hose-to-hose adapter ﬁtting and V13 hose-to-pipe ﬁtting (3/8” hose-to-3/8” pipe) 5454 25’ (7.6 m) Extension hose kit 5457 50’ (15.2 m) Extension hose kit 5458 100’ (30.5 m) Extension hose kit

V5 Series Coiled Hoses

For use with Breathing Air Compressors Include 3/8” I.D. Nylon coiled hose with 1/4” female quick-disconnect coupler and 1/4” male quick-disconnect nipple. V52530 25’ (7.6 m) with 1/4” Industrial Interchange steel (Hansen

compatible) ﬁttings V55030 50’ (15.2 m) with 1/4” Industrial Interchange steel (Hansen

compatible) ﬁttings V52531 25’ (7.6 m) with 1/4” Schrader steel quick-disconnect ﬁttings V55031 50’ (15.2 m) with 1/4” Schrader steel quick-disconnect ﬁttings V52532 25’ (7.6m) with 1/4” Snap-Tite steel ﬁttings

V5 Series Kink-Free Hoses *

XXX is designation RED, GRN, BLK, YLW, BLU For use with Breathing Air Compressors Include 3/8” I.D. Nylon coiled hose with 1/4” female quick-disconnect coupler and 1/4” male quick-disconnect nipple. V5KF2530XXX 25’ (7.6 m) with 1/4” Industrial Interchange

steel (Hansen compatible) ﬁttings V5KF5030XXX 50’ (15.2 m) with 1/4” Industrial Interchange steel

(Hansen compatible) ﬁttings V5KF2531XXX 25’ (7.6 m) with 1/4” Schrader steel quick-

disconnect ﬁttings V5KF5031XXX 50’ (15.2 m) with 1/4” Schrader steel quick-

disconnect ﬁttings V5KF2532XXX 25’ (7.6m) with 1/4” Snap-Tite steel ﬁttings V5KF5032XXX 50’ (15.2 m) with 1/4” Snap-Tite steel ﬁttings V5KF2533XXX 25’ (7.6m) with 1/4” Snap-Tite brass ﬁttings V5KF5033XXX 50’ (15.2 m) with 1/4” Snap-Tite brass ﬁttings V5KF2533XXXFF 25’ (7.6m) with 1/4” Snap-Tite brass ﬁttings V5KF5033XXXFF 50’ (15.2 m) with 1/4” Snap-Tite brass ﬁttings V5KF2533XXXFS 25’ (7.6m) with 1/4” Snap-Tite brass ﬁttings V5KF5033XXXFS 50’ (15.2 m) with 1/4” Snap-Tite brass ﬁttings V5KF2535XXX 25’ (7.6 m) with 1/2” Industrial Interchange

steel (Hansen compatible) ﬁttings V5KF5035XXX 50’ (15.2 m) with 1/2” Industrial Interchange

steel (Hansen compatible) ﬁttings

RT Series Respirator Hood

User Manual for use with supplied air respirators

CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION

V20 Series Hoses

For use with Bullard Free-Air Pumps Include 1/2” I.D. rubber hose with 1/2” Industrial Interchange (Hansen compatible) female quick-disconnect coupler and

1/2” male quick-disconnect nipple

V2050ST 50’ (15.2 m) V20100ST 100’ (30.5 m)

Quick-Disconnect Nipples, Couplers and Adapters

For use with V10 hoses only

Nipples

1/4” Industrial Interchange (Hansen compatible)

S9841 With 1/4” Female NPT V17 With 3/8” Female NPT

1/4” Schrader

S19432 With 1/4” Female NPT S19433 With 3/8” Female NPT

1/4” Snap-Tite

S19442 With 1/4” Female NPT S17651 With 3/8” Female NPT

Couplers (Shut-Off Type)

1/4” Industrial Interchange (Hansen compatible)

V14 With 1/4” Female NPT V15 With 3/8” Male NPT

1/4” Schrader

V18 With 1/4” Female NPT S17603 With 1/4” Male NPT S17601 With 3/8” Male NPT

1/4” Snap-Tite

V19 With 1/4” Female NPT S17615 With 3/8” Female NPT S17611 With 1/4” Male NPT S17614 With 3/8” Male NPT

Hose Adapters

V11 Hose-to-hose, 3/8” hose to 3/8” hose V12 Hose-to-pipe, 3/8” hose to 1/4” pipe V13 Hose-to-pipe, 3/8” hose to 3/8” pipe

Other Available Flow Control Assemblies (without breathing tube) for RT Series Airline Respirators

Adjustable Flow

F40 1/4” Industrial Interchange F40B 1/4” Industrial Interchange (Brass) F40S 1/4” Industrial Interchange (Stainless Steel) F41 1/4” Schrader F42 1/4” Snap-Tite, steel F43 1/4” Snap-Tite, brass F44 1/4” Snap-Tite, stainless steel

Constant Flow

F30 1/4” Industrial Interchange F30B 1/4” Industrial Interchange (Brass) F30S 1/4” Industrial Interchange (Stainless Steel) F31 1/4” Schrader F32 1/4” Snap-Tite, steel F33 1/4” Snap-Tite, brass F34 1/4” Snap-Tite, stainless steel F35 1/2” Industrial Interchange F35B 1/2” Industrial Interchange (Brass) F35S 1/2” Industrial Interchange (Stainless Steel)

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Adjustable Cool Tubes

Cold Only Hot/Cold Dual-Cool Coupling Type

AC100030 HC240030 DC5040 1/4” Industrial Interchange 1/4” Snap-Tite, steel AC100030B HC240030B DC5040B 1/4” Industrial Interchange (Brass) 1/4” Snap-Tite, brass AC100030S HC240030S DC5040S 1/4” Industrial Interchange (Stainless Steel) 1/4” Snap-Tite, stainless steel AC100031 HC240031 DC5041 1/4” Schrader AC100032 HC240032 DC5042 AC100033 HC240033 DC5043 AC100034 HC240034 DC5044 FRIGITRON2000 FRIGITRON2000B

Air Supply Hose 4696,46913, 46915, 5454, 5457, 5458

V5 Coiled Hose V52530, V55030, V52531, V55031, V52532, V55032

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 Bullard Customer Service by telephone or in writing at: Bullard 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana, KY 41031-9303 Toll-free: 877-BULLARD (285-5273) Phone: 859-234-6616 In your correspondence or conversation with Customer Service, describe the problem as completely as possible. For your convenience, your Customer Service specialist will try to help you correct the problem over the phone.

2. Verify with your Customer Service specialist that the product should be returned to Bullard. Customer Service will provide you with written permission and a return authorization number as well as the labels you will need to return the product.

3. Before returning the product, decontaminate and clean it to remove any hazardous materials which may have settled on 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 inspected upon return to the Bullard facility. Bullard Customer Service will telephone you with a quote for required repair work which is not covered by warranty. If the cost of repairs exceeds stated quote by more than 20%, your Customer Service specialist will call you for authorization to complete repairs. After repairs are completed and the goods have been returned to you, Bullard will invoice you for actual work performed.

Americas: E.D. Bullard Company

1898 Safety Way Cynthiana, KY 41031-9303 Toll free: 877-BULLARD (285-5273) Tel: 859-234-6616 Fax: 859-234-8987

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Europe: Bullard GmbH

Lilienthalstrasse 12

53424 Remagen • Germany

Tel: +49-2642 999980 Fax : +49-2642 9999829

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Asia-Paciﬁc: Bullard Asia Paciﬁc Pte. Ltd.

LHK Building 701, Sims Drive, #04-03 Singapore 387383 Tel: +65-6745-0556 Fax: +65-6745-5

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ISO 9001

certiﬁed

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