Approvals; Usage - 3M Adflo User Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION
The 3M Adflo Respiratory System is a combined face and breathing protection device, for
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increased comfort and safety in welding. The equipment consists of: (figure1)
1. Welding head top
2. Belt
3. Adflo PAPR unit (Powered Air Purifying Respirator)
4. Battery charger
5. Airflow indicator
6. Breathing tube
The Adflo unit is equipped with a particle filter which removes particles from the air.
The Adflo unit can also be equipped with a gas filter (for example A1B1E1).
The Adflo unit supplies air to the head top via the connecting breathing tube.
The airflow creates a slight positive pressure which together with the sealing to the
face prevents particles and other contaminants from entering into the head top.

2. APPROVALS

The Adflo Respiratory System complies with the requirements of European Standard
EN 12941:1998, for example class TH2P (SL), TH2 A1B1E1 P (SL) or TH2 A2 P (SL). The
classification TH2 A1B1E1 P (SL) is only valid when the gas filter A1B1E1 is mounted. All com-
ponents used in Adflo Respiratory System must be "3M Approved" manufacturer's parts, and
must be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Incorrect use can result in
danger to life and health.
This product, when used as part of a 3M Approved system has been shown to meet the Basic
Safety Requirements under Article 10 and 11B of the European Directive 89/686/EEC and is
thus CE marked.
The product was examined at the design stage by: Inspec Certification, Upper Wingbury, Cour-
tyard, Wingrave, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4LW (Notified Body number 0194).
The Adflo Respiratory System also complies with the requirements of European Standards EN
61000-6-3 Emission and 61000-6-2 Immunity (EMC electromagnetic compatibility directive
89/336/EEC).
NOTE! The approval is not valid if the product is incorrectly used or if used together with non-
approved parts or components.
NOTE! Only the Adflo particle filter, gas filter, pre-filter and odour filter can be used together
with this system. Filters from other manufacturers should under no circumstances be used.
NOTE! Local regulations and approvals may apply for different markets.

3. USAGE

Read the manual carefully before using the equipment. The user must have clearly understood
how the equipment should be used. The Adflo Respiratory System is designed to provide a
supply of filtered air from a Adflo unit, via a breathing tube, to a welding head top. The com-
plete system is a breathing protection device complying with EN 12941:1998, class TH2 P
(SL), TH2 A1B1E1 P (SL) or TH2 A2 P(SL).
The equipment can be used in environments which require a class TH2 P, TH2 A1B1E1 P or
TH2 A2 P breathing protection device. The choice of breathing equipment is governed by the
concentration and type of contamination found in the ambient air. The complete system pro-
tects against particulate contamination and, if the gas filter is used, against certain gaseous
contamination.
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