Table Of Contents - 3M Versaflo User Instructions

This product is part of a system that helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result
in sickness or death. For proper use, see supervisor, User Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630.
In Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
!!! IMPORTANT READ FIRST !!!
• Battery packs should be charged immediately and fully upon receipt.
• Read and understand the contents of these User Instructions prior to use, including all warnings and advisories.
• This system is for professional occupational use only.
• The filter loading indicator is for particulate only. It does not convey any information about gas and vapor service life.
• The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 System is not designed or approved to meet intrinsic
safety standards.
CONTENTS
FOREWARD ..................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Contact Information.................................................................................................................................................................................1
System Description .................................................................................................................................................................................1
List of Warnings within these User Instructions ........................................................................................................................................1
Definitions...............................................................................................................................................................................................2
LIMITATIONS OF USE ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................................................2
NIOSH - APPROVAL, CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................................................................3
NIOSH Approval .......................................................................................................................................................................................3
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations ..............................................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING & BATTERY CHARGER SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Battery Charger Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................3
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION & ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................................................................4
High Efficiency (HE) Particulate Filter, Chemical Cartridge/Filter, Prefilter, Spark Arrestor and Filter Covers ...............................................4
Particulate Filter Loading .........................................................................................................................................................................4
Gas and Vapor Cartridge Service Life ......................................................................................................................................................4
Prefilter/Spark Arrestor ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Filter Covers ............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Install and remove HE filter, filter/cartridge, prefilter, spark arrestor and cover .........................................................................................5
BATTERY PACK CHARGING & INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................6
Charge the battery pack ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Battery Pack Charge Status .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Install and Remove the 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 Battery Packs ...........................................................7
BELT AND BACKPACK ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
Belt .........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Backpack ...............................................................................................................................................................................................8
BREATHING TUBE .........................................................................................................................................................................................9
HEADGEAR ...................................................................................................................................................................................................9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
On, Off and Airflow Selection ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Power 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 on ......................................................................................................9
Select airflow ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Power 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 off ......................................................................................................9
Display Sleep Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
Battery Charge Status Indicator and Low Battery Alarm.........................................................................................................................10
Filter Load Indicator and Low Flow Alarm ..............................................................................................................................................10
INSPECTION ...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
PAPR system .........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Filter/cartridge ......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Battery pack .........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Breathing tube ......................................................................................................................................................................................11
Headgear ..............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Airflow check ........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Low flow alarm check ...........................................................................................................................................................................12
ENTERING AND EXITING THE CONTAMINATED AREA ...................................................................................................................................12
CLEANING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL .........................................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Storage .................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Battery Pack Maintenance and Storage .................................................................................................................................................14
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................................................14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................................................................15
COMPONENTS, ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS .........................................................................................................................15
RELATED USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................15
IMPORTANT NOTICE ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................................................16
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ............................................................................................................................................................................16
FCC COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................................................................................................................16
FOR MORE INFORMATION/RENSEIGNEMENTS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES/PARA MAYORES INFORMES/PARA MAIS INFORMAÇÕES ........................16
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