Bullard DC50 Series User manual

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DC50 Series Dual-Cool Climate Control
Tube and DC70 Vest Instruction Sheet
The DC50 Dual-Cool tube is approved by NIOSH to supply a continuous flow
of cool air to certain Bullard supplied air respirators. Please consult the
NIOSH approval matrix in your respirator user manual to verify that the DC50
is NIOSH approved for your specific configuration. All Bullard parts must be
present and properly assembled to constitute a NIOSH-approved respirator.
Air Quality Requirements
Grade D breathing air must be supplied to the point-of-attachment of the Bullard
air supply hose, where the air supply hose connects to the fitting. Always use an
inlet filter on your air source and monitors and alarms as necessary to assure
clean, breathable, Grade D air.
Supplied breathing air must at least meet or exceed the requirements
for Type 1 gaseous air as described in the Compressed Gas
Association Commodity Specification G-7.1 (Grade D or higher quality)
and specified by Federal Law 42CFR, Part 84, Subpart J, 84.141(b) and
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(1)(ii).
The requirements for Grade D breathable air include:
Oxygen ............................................................. 19.5-23.5%
Hydrocarbons in mg/m3of gas .................. 5 mg/m3max.
Carbon monoxide .......................................... 10 ppm max.
Carbon dioxide ......................................... 1,000 ppm max.
Odor ............................................... No pronounced odor*
No toxic contaminants at levels that make air unsafe to breathe.
*Specific measurement of odor in gaseous air is impractical. Air normally may
have a slight odor. The presence of a pronounced odor should render the air
unsatisfactory.
Contact the Compressed Gas Association (1235 Jefferson David Highway,
Arlington, VA 22202 or www.cganet.com) for complete details on Commodity
Specification G-7.1.
For technical assistance, contact Bullard Customer Service at 877-BULLARD
(285-5273).
For use with Airline Respirators
WARNING
Before using this product, read and follow all directions and warnings,
including those in the respirator instruction manual.
The respirator’s air source must supply clean, breathable air, Grade
D or better, at all times. The respirator does not purify air or filter out
contaminants.
Connecting the respirator to a line supplying Nitrogen or other harmful
gases could cause death or serious injury.
The DC50 Dual-Cool tube cannot be used with a low pressure air source
such as an ambient air pump.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

DC50 Series Dual-Cool Climate Control
Tube and DC70 Vest Instruction Sheet
Air Pressure
Breathing air pressure must be continually monitored at the point-of-
attachment while operating the respirator. A reliable air pressure gauge
must be present to monitor the pressure during respirator operation.
Make certain that your breathing air compressor has sufficient
capacity to deliver a minimum of 30 cfm per respirator wearer at
all times. Because Dual-Cool has two cool tubes, it requires a higher
than normal volume of air.
The Breathing Air Pressure Table in your respirator user manual defines
the air pressure ranges necessary to provide the respirator with a volume
of air that falls within the required range of 6-15 cubic feet per minute (cfm)
or 170-425 liters per minute (lpm). (See 42 CFR, Part 84, Subpart J, 84.150)
WARNING
Failure to supply the minimum required pressure at the point-of-attachment
for your hose length and type will reduce airflow and could result in death
or serious injury.
Air Supply Hose
To maintain your Bullard respirator’s NIOSH approval, use only approved
Bullard V10 Series hose(s) in lengths of 50 to 300 feet, or Bullard V5 Series
hose in lengths of 25 to 50 feet. Bullard V11 hose-to-hose adapters MUST be
used to connect V10 hose lengths together. Secure connection(s) until wrench
tight and leak free.
WARNING
WARNING
The DC50 Dual-Cool climate control system is not recommended for cooling
the air supply when the air temperature is less than 70° F. Because the DC50
Dual-Cool may cool the incoming air by more than 30° F, it is possible for
ice to form in the breathing tube and reduce the airflow. Failure to observe
these warnings could result in death or serious injury.
Compressed air must be dry enough to prevent ice buildup in the cold airstream.
Ice could reduce airflow into the respirator hood.
Ordering Information
CATALOG
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
DC5040 1⁄4” Industrial Interchange (Hansen compatible) quick-
disconnect nipple, adjustable temperature control, CH60
connector hose, heat shield and belt
DC70ML Medium/Large Cooling Vest
DC70XLXXL X-Large/XX-Large Cooling Vest
DC705X 5X-Large Cooling Vest
CH60 Connector Hose
4612 Nylon Belt
HSDC Heat Shield
Use of any other air supply hose voids NIOSH approval of the entire
respirator assembly and could reduce the airflow to the respirator,
possibly resulting in death or serious injury to the respirator wearer.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in death or serious
injury.
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DC50 Series Dual-Cool Climate Control
Tube and DC70 Vest Instruction Sheet
Assembly and Use
Assembly must be conducted in an uncontaminated atmosphere.
Assembling the Cooling Vest
1. Insert the muffler end of the cooling vest connector hose well into the air
entry sleeve of the vest (Figure 1).
2. Install the small nylon clamp over the air entry sleeve and cooling vest
connector hose. Engage the clamp locks and squeeze until tight (Figure 2).
Head Shield Assembly Instructions
The HSDC climate control heat shield is designed to work with the Bullard DC50
Dual-Cool climate control device.
Assembly
The heat shield is designed to work with the standard nylon belt (part #4612)
supplied with the climate control device.
1. Lace the belt supplied with your climate control device through both the heat shield
slots and the climate control belt bracket slots.
2. Use plastic zip ties (2 inlcuded) to secure the climate control to the heat shield.
(Figure 3)
Donning the Dual-Cool Tube
and Cooling Vest
1. Screw the hose connector that is on the end of the breathing tube to threaded
connector on Dual-Cool. Lace the belt through the slots in the belt bracket
(Figure 3).
2. Don the belt, belt bracket, and Dual-Cool. Adjust belt comfortably, but loosely,
around your waist, insuring that the Dual-Cool assembly is on your right-
hand side.
3. Don the vest. Use the Velcro®closure strips to adjust loosely for size.
NOTE
The vest should mount over the belt with the Dual-Cool unit positioned in the
“V” of the vest found on the right-hand side (Figure 1).
4. Snap the quick-disconnect nipple found on the end of the cooling vest connector
hose into the quick-disconnect coupler on the Dual-Cool (Figure 3).
5. Don the respirator by following the directions in your respirator instruction
manual. If you do not have instructions, contact Bullard Customer Service at the
address or phone number given below.
6. With the approved Bullard air supply hose connected to the breathing air source, and
with air flowing into the hose, connect the quick-disconnect coupler on the air supply
hose to the quick-disconnect nipple on the Dual-Cool (Figure 3).
7. Adjust the air pressure at the point-of-attachment to within the approved pressure
range found in the respirator user manual (Figure 4).
Figure 2
To remove
To tighten
To tighten
Figure 3
Cooling vest
Connector hose
Quick-disconnect
nipple
Breathing tube
Quick-disconnect
nipple
Zip ties
Quick-disconnect
coupler
Air supply hose
Left-hand
temperature
control knob-for
respirator
Left-hand
temperature
control knob-for
Dual-Cool vest
Threaded
connector
Heat Shield
Belt
Belt Bracket
Quick-disconnect
coupler
Hose
connector
Point-of-
attachment
Grade D
breathable air
source
Pressure gauge
Air supply hose
Vest “V” or notch
Figure 1
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DC50 Series Dual-Cool Climate Control
Tube and DC70 Vest Instruction Sheet
Operating the Dual-Cool Tube
1. To obtain cooler air, turn the air temperature control knobs counterclockwise
(Figure 3). Maximum cooling is obtained when knobs are open completely
and when there is maximum airflow out of the Dual-Cool tube’s exhaust ports.
To obtain air that is closer to ambient temperature, turn air temperature
control knobs clockwise. If knobs are closed completely, your respirator will
receive air that is essentially at ambient temperature.
NOTE
There are separate controls to adjust the temperature of the air that
is distributed to the vest and the breathing zone. The right-hand knob
controls the air temperature to the respirator; the left-hand knob
controls the air temperature to the cooling vest (Figure 3).
2. When finished working, leave the work area wearing the respirator. With the
air still flowing, remove the hood, and then disconnect the air supply hose
using the quick-disconnect coupler attached to the Dual-Cool.
Cleaning
Machine wash the vest in warm water using a gentle cycle. Use a mild laundry
detergent. Air-dry only. After cleaning, carefully inspect the vest for any signs
of damage. If any damage is detected, remove the vest from service.