Cleaning, Storage, And Disposal - Bullard EVA Manual

Airflow Test with Airflow
Indicator
With the turbo-blower unit turned ON,
breathing tube connected to turbo-
blower unit, and the filter / cartridge
installed, place the upright- positioned
Pass
Airflow Indicator onto the free end of the
breathing tube.
If the Airflow Indicator "Bottom of the
Ball" fails to rise completely above the Top
EVA "Pass Line" on the Airflow Indicator
Tube, then the turbo-blower unit could
be malfunctioning, have a clogged or
damaged filter / cartridge, low battery, or
battery malfunction.
Do not use a turbo-blower unit that fails
the airflow test. Failure to observe this
warning could result in death or serious
injury.
Ensure the air outlet holes in the Airflow
Indicator are not blocked by your hand,
or other obstructions during the Airflow
Test. Any hole blockage will give bad air
Fail
flow results.
Confirm the ball, within the Airflow
Indicator, moves freely in the tube and
rests at the bottom of the tube when
turned upright before testing begins.
Airflow indicator must be in an upright,
vertical position for an accurate
measurement during the entire testing.
Low Flow Alarm
It is important to follow these steps to test the turbo-blower unit Low Flow
Alarm prior to operation.
1. Install battery, filter / cartridge, and breathing tube on turbo-blower unit
according to section Setup and
Getting Started.
2. Press and hold the button for two
(2) seconds, confirmed by a short
beep, to turn the turbo-blower ON.
3. Cover the outlet end of the
breathing tube with your hand to
completely cut off airflow.
4. With the breathing tube blocked,
the turbo-blower unit will increase
in speed for approximately 15
seconds until it sounds the Low
Flow Alarm. Refer to section Understanding Alarms.
EVA (with LF-Series and RT-Series Hoods)
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) System

Cleaning, Storage, and Disposal

The EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system should be cleaned
and inspected after each use and prior to storage. Detach the battery,
breathing tube, and hood from the turbo-blower unit. Inspect all parts for
damage or other signs of excessive wear. Replace all damaged parts prior to
storage or next use.
Any products recommended for cleaning, maintenance, or disinfection do not
adversely affect the PAPR equipment unless otherwise noted.
Use only approved cleaning agents to clean, maintain or disinfect the PAPR.
Use of other products may damage the unit and affect its performance.
Cleaning/Disinfection
• The exterior of the filter / cartridge can be gently wiped down with a dry
or damp cloth. Ensure water does not enter filter / cartridge. Replace wet
filter / cartridges.
• Do not use gasoline, organic-based solvents, or chlorinated degreasing
fluids.
The following chemicals have been tested and approved as cleaning agents
for the turbo-blower unit, belt, and battery.
• Process NPD (1.256) from Steris
• Spor Klenz (undiluted) from Steris
• Clorox liquid bleach at 10% concentration
• Sani-cloth HB wipes
• 100% Methanol
• 70% IPA
• Mechanical laundering of hoods is not recommended. Hand-sponge with
warm water and mild detergent if reusing.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and dry prior to storage and next use.
• Do not immerse the equipment in water or clean in an industrial/
respiratory dishwasher, unless using Bullard Decontamination Kit. See
Bullard Decontamination Kit instructions for more detail.
Battery
Belts /
Backpacks
Breathing Tube
Turbo-blower
Unit
Hood
Filter / Cartridge
* Use Bullard Decontamination and Storage Kit
Decontamination Shower
If wearing the EVA Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system into a
decontamination shower, filters should be left installed with a decon shower
cap covering it and the turbo-blower unit kept running. User PAPRSC2 decon
shower cap for filter/cartridge PAPRFC3 and PAPRSC3 decon shower cap for
filter/cartridge PAPRFC4 and PAPRFC5.
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WARNING
Approved
Mild Water
Cleaning
Detergent Immersion
Agents
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes*
Yes
Yes
Respirator
Washer
Yes
Yes
Yes*
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