Apollo Ambient Air Pump Model CAP-10 pages

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Apollo Ambient
Air Pump
Model CAP-1
Stock No. 22383
Note: For safe, efficient blasting, read
and follow the owner's manual and seek
training for everyone who will use this
equipment.
Purpose
The Apollo Ambient Air Pump conveys
breathing air from a clean environment
outside the work area to a low-pressure
type CE supplied-air respirator worn by an
operator inside the blast environment or
work zone. The oil-less pump moves the
air from a clean-air environment to the
respirator without introducing oil, carbon
monoxide, or other contaminants.
Requirements for Operation
The following items are required for
operation, but are not included with this
equipment:
• Electric power supply — 110-115 volt,
60 cycle, 14 amp
• NIOSH-approved low-pressure, type
CE-supplied-air respirator approved to
operate at 10 psi or less, suitable for the
application
• Appropriate approved respirator hose
• Output from the ambient air pump must
meet the standard for Grade D
breathing air, as defined by the
Compressed Gas Association,
Commodity Specification: G-7.1
(www.cganet.com)
Description of Operation
The Apollo Ambient Air Pump must be
placed outside of the blast environment in
an area free of airborne contaminants.
These potential contaminants include, but
are not limited to, the following — fumes
from paints and solvents, exhausts from
vehicles and compressors, smoke from
burn barrels, and dust from abrasive blasting
or other construction activities.
The ambient air pump moves air from a
clean location to the inside of the lowpressure
respirator. To increase its effective
range, the ambient air pump can be
connected to an optional remote inlet kit
— which allows the air inlet to be located
up to 300 feet from the pump.
An optional elevated air inlet raises the
inlet three feet above the pump.
Before blasting begins, and before putting
on the respirator, the operator connects
the respirator hose to the ambient
pump and to the fixed-orifice air inlet at
the respirator. The operator turns on the
pump, adjusts the pressure, and checks for
leaks, then puts on the respirator in a clean
environment.
After blasting, the operator keeps the
respirator on and connected until he or she
reaches an area free of airborne dust and
contamination.
The air connection uses a special quickconnect
fitting that allows air to flow, even
when not connected to the respirator. This
keeps hazardous dust or other contaminants
from entering the hose at the connection
point.
Advantages
• Eliminates expense of breathing air
compressor
• Eliminates danger of carbon monoxide
poisoning caused when high
temperatures break down a
compressor’s lubricants
• Requires no temperature alarms or
additional air line filters
• Works with Clemco’s CO Monitor
Alarm (when specifications call for air
monitoring)
• Hand portable
• Easy to operate and maintain
• Can be used as air source for other
respirators that operate with 9 cfm at 10
psi
Approvals and Certification
UL listed, CSA approved.
Description
The Apollo Ambient Air Pump, model
CAP-1, is a cost-effective alternative to a
breathing-air compressor. It provides an
oil-free air supply for low-pressure, type
CE, supplied-air respirators used for abrasive
blasting or for any NIOSH-approved
continuous flow hood or helmet-style respirator
approved to operate at 10 psi or
less. [Note: Clemco offers 4-operator
model, CAP-4, Stock No. 22384 or 22530.
See data sheet No. 21999.]