Specifications

APOLLO 60 HP SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR
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• Cool-Air Tube (CAT): Used in warm climates to enable
the user to adjust supplied air to cooler temperatures.
• Climate Control Tube (CCT): Enables the user to adjust
supplied air to warmer or cooler temperatures.
1.7.3 Low Pressure Conversion Kit: This optional ac-
cessory kit contains parts and instructions to convert the
Apollo 60 HP, (respirator for use with Grade “D” Com-
pressed Air) to Apollo 60 LP (respirator for use with
ambient air pump). The kit is listed in Section 10.1.
2.0 INSPECTION
NOTE: A Clemco respirator hose must be used with the
Apollo Respirator. If one is not available, it must be ordered
from an authorized distributor of Clemco products. Hoses
are not included with respirators, because blast operators
often are assigned personal respirators, while using com-
mon respirator hoses.
2.1 Component Checklist
2.1.1 Make sure that all the respirator components are
present. Each respirator box should contain the following:
• Helmet with chin strap, suspension and cape
attached
• Breathing tube assembly
• One of the following air control devices with belt:
Constant-Flow Connector
Air Control Valve
Cool-Air Tube
Climate-Control Tube
• Disconnect and male adaptor
NOTE: Respirator hose (one or more alternate hoses)
must be ordered separately.
2.1.2 When all of these components are present, pre-
pare the respirator for operation per Section 3.0.
3.0 PREPARATION
3.1 Adjust Helmet Suspension per Section 6.2.
3.2 Lens Assembly
WARNING
Never use the respirator without the fixed inner
lens and perforated outer lenses in place. The
fixed lens provides support for the window gas-
ket. If the gasket is not adequately supported,
leaks can occur which could permit entry of toxic
and hazardous dust or abrasive into the helmet.
3.2.1 The lens system is an important part of the respi-
rator assembly. The helmet is supplied with an inner lens,
secured by a thick rubber gasket. Held in place on top of
the inner lens by the window frame are up to five perforated
outer lenses.
3.2.2 Check that the inner lens is in place. (See Section
9.1)
3.2.3 The perforated outer lenses are secured to the
helmet by the window frame. As one lens becomes frosted
during blasting, it can be torn off to expose the next lens.
Check that the perforated outer lenses are in place. (See
Section 9.2)
3.3 Belt
3.3.1 Using the spring clip attached to the Constant-
Flow Connector, attach the connector to the belt slide. This
step is not required with alternate air control devices,
because the Air Control Valve is furnished with a belt loop,
and belts are attached to Cool Air Tubes and Climate
Control Tubes.
3.4 Breathing Tube Assembly
WARNING
Note the directional flow arrows on the labels at
both ends of the breathing tube. The flow arrows
indicate the direction of air flow to the helmet.
Flow arrows should point toward the helmet.
Failure to properly attach the breathing tube may
damage the tube's acoustical foam, which will
block air flow, or it may increase noise levels
beyond OSHA limits.
3.4.1 Attach the clamped-on end of the breathing tube
to the threaded air inlet fitting at the back of the helmet as
shown in Figure 2. Do not over-tighten; hand-tight is
sufficient.