Description The Apollo 60 HP is a Type CE, continuous-flow, supplied-air respirator for abrasive blasting, to be used with compressed air source. The high visibility red helmet has a full-view window, and a waist-length protective cape. T ECHNICAL D ATA S HEET Note: For safe, efficient blasting, read and follow the owner's manual and seek training for everyone who will use this equipment. Apollo 60 HP Supplied-Air Respirators Stock No. 10505, 10508, 10509, 10510, 10511, 10512, 10513, 10514, 10515, 20213, 20214, 21300 Purpose The Apollo 60 HP meets ANSI standards for impact protection and OSHA standards for respiratory protection and noise limitations. The Apollo 60’s full-helmet design protects the blast operator’s head from rebounding abrasive and from construction-site impact hazards. The heavy-duty cape protects the operator’s neck, shoulders, and chest from rebounding abrasive. Requirements for Operation The following items are required or recommended for operation, but are not included with this respirator: • Source of Grade D (or better quality) breathing-air providing 7 to 15 cfm at 65 to 100 psi (If CAT or CCT is used, increase cfm to 20) • A breathing-airfilter (such as the Clemco CPF) to remove oil, moisture, particles, and odors • Carbon monoxide monitor and alarm (such as the Clemco CMS-2) • 3/8-inch respirator hose from the breathing-air filter to the helmet connection • Protective clothing, gloves, and shoes suitable for a heavy construction site • Primary hearing and eye protection Description of Operation The Apollo 60 includes a double-shell construction helmet supported by an adjustable suspension. The operator adjusts the suspension to fit, then installs it in the helmet. A chin strap holds the helmet firmly in place. The wide, full-view window provides an expansive field of view. An inner fixed lens seals out dust and abrasive. Up to five lightweight, disposable outer lenses, held in place by a hinged frame, protect the inner lens from pitting. As the outermost disposable lens becomes pitted, it can be torn off to expose the next lens. The helmet can be purchased with one of the following: • Constant-Flow Connector - fixed air flow (no adjustment possible) • Air Control Valve - to adjust flow rate of incoming air • Cool Air Tube - to cool incoming air • Climate Control Tube - to cool or warm incoming air as needed With all but the Constant-Flow Connector, the operator can adjust the flow of air. None of the valves can be adjusted beyond preset minimum and maximum settings specified by OSHA. A flexible breathing tube between the valve and the helmet allows free movement of the operator’s head. This tube contains specially-formulated sounddeadening materials that help the respirator comply with 80 dBA maximum noise level while allowing free air flow. While blasting, the operator must wear ear plugs or other suitable hearing protection and safety glasses or goggles. The air enters the helmet at the rear, travels through a sound-attenuating distribution system at the top, and circulates about the operator’s head and face. The incoming air maintains positive pressure inside the helmet, so exhaled air exits via the knit collar. Maintaining positive pressure inside the helmet helps keep out potentially harmful dust and abrasive. Advantages • • • • Wide, full-view window Lightweight construction Nylon carrying strap Allows operator to wear supplementary hearing and primary eye protection Approvals and Certification The Apollo 60 helmet is a NIOSHapproved, type CE respirator (approval number TC-19C-130) and is recognized by OSHA as having an assigned protection factor (APF) against lead dust of 1000 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL). It also meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirement for hard hat protection. NOTE: Prior to use, ensure that the Apollo, type CE, supplied-air respirator is appropriate for your specific blasting conditions and requirements.