CALIPSO Ambient Air Pump0 pages

Description
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Note: For safe, efficient blasting, read
and follow the owner's manual and seek
training for everyone who will use this
equipment.

Purpose

The Clemco CALIPSO Ambient Air
Pump, 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 NIOSHapproved continuous flow hood or helmet-style respirator approved to operate
with 8 cfm at 10 psi or less. [Note: See
4-operator models — TDS stock no.
21999.]

Apollo Ambient
Air Pump
Model CALIPSO
Stock No. 25908

The Clemco CALIPSO Ambient Air
Pump conveys breathing air from a clean
environment outside the work area to a
low-pressure (LP model) 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 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 hz, 10 amp. Alternate: 208/230 volt,
60 hz, 5 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 Clemco CALIPSO 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 low-

Clemco’s CALIPSO single operator air pump

pressure respirator. To increase its effective range, the ambient air pump can be
connected to an optional remote air intake
kit — which allows the air intake to be
located up to 300 feet from the pump.
An optional elevated air intake raises
the intake 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
• Hand portable
• Easy to operate and maintain
• Can be used as air source for other
respirators that operate with 8 cfm at
10 psi

Approvals and Certification
UL recognized, CSA approved.