Confined Space Entry - Do It Right The First Time!

ESTIMATING APPROXIMATE PURGE TIMES

CONFINED How to Use The Chart
SPACE SIZE
CUBIC FEET 1) Select the proper size scale at left, EFFECTIVE
BLOWER
high or low, depending on size of
CAPACITY CFM
HIGH LOW confined space

2) Place one end of a straight edge

PU
on the proper size scale at left

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3) Place other end of straight edge

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PU

on blower capacity scale at right

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4) Read required purge time from the

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diagonal scale that corresponds to

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the high or low volume scale selected.

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Reference: Bell Systems Standard

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PA ISS10, section 620-140-501

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Purge times are
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calculated to achieve
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10

approximately seven
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(7) air changes in the

CU

confined space.
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ALWAYS TEST CONFINED

HIGH LOW W
SPACE ATMOSPHERE LO
CONFINED PRIOR AND GH EFFECTIVE
SPACE SIZE HI BLOWER
CUBIC FEET DURING OCCUPANCY CAPACITY CFM

1) Proper ventilation procedures should be followed in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local Laws.
2) Air quality of the confined space should be tested prior to ventilation.
3) Ventilate confined space for the minimum times recommended above and retest air quality prior to entry.
4) If toxic and/or combustible gases or low oxygen is encountered, increase purge times by 50%
5) If 2 blowers are used, add the two capacities and proceed wit the “HOW TO USE CHART” directions above.
6) Effective blower capacity is measured with one or two 90° bends in 8” diameter, 25 foot blower hose.
7) Maintain continuous ventilation while confined space is occupied.

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