Foreward - 3M Versaflo User Instructions

FOREWARD

Read and understand all instructions and warnings before use. Keep these User Instructions for reference. If you have
questions regarding these products contact 3M Technical Service. Check www.3M.com/PPESafety for potential updates to
these User Instructions.
Contact Information
In United States: In Canada:
Website: www.3M.com/PPESafety Website: www.3M.com/CA/PPESafety
Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630 Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414
System Description
The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) TR-600 Assemblies are part of the 3M™ Versaflo™ Family
of respiratory protection products. The Versaflo TR-600 PAPR assemblies are designed to be used with the 3M headgear
listed on the approval label to form a complete National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) approved
respiratory system. When used in accordance with its NIOSH approval, Versaflo TR-600 PAPR assemblies help provide
respiratory protection against certain gases, vapors and particulates. Versaflo systems and components are for professional
occupational use only. The Versaflo TR-600 is not an intrinsically safe system. See the NIOSH Approval sections in these
User Instructions for additional information regarding approvals.
The Versaflo TR-600 belt mounted assemblies consist of a motor/blower unit, high efficiency (HE) particulate filter or
combination chemical cartridge/HE filter, lithium-ion battery pack, and waist belt. The motor/blower unit draws ambient
air through its filter/cartridge and supplies filtered air to the headgear via a breathing tube. For ease of use and training,
most user interface points are colored blue. The blower provides three user selectable airflow settings. It is equipped with
automatic flow control; the motor airflow is regulated during operation to compensate for the charge state of the battery,
the increasing level of airflow resistance caused by particle filter loading, and changes in air density due to changes in
elevation and air temperature. Should the airflow fall below the minimum design flow rate, an audible alarm and vibratory
alarm will activate and the filter loading LED on the blower unit will flash red to warn the user to immediately leave the
contaminated environment. Similarly, an audible, vibratory and visual low battery alarm will activate when the battery pack
has approximately 10-15 minutes of charge remaining to warn the user to leave the contaminated area.
Multiple cartridges are available for specific chemicals, grouping of chemicals, and chemical families. The effective use
time (service life) of the cartridge will vary depending on your specific environment. Under the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard (U.S. 29 CFR 1910.134), it is the employer's responsibility to
ensure adequate worker protection including selecting the appropriate filter/cartridge for this PAPR system, and ensuring
the cartridge is used within its service life. 3M provides free software to aid in filter/cartridge selection and service life
calculations available at www.3M.com/PPESafety. A HE filter with carbon for nuisance levels of organic vapors is also
available. NOTE: Nuisance level organic vapor refers to concentrations not exceeding OSHA Permissible Exposure
Limit (PEL) or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.
The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 is available with a variety of accessories, belt options and
choice of single or multi-station battery charger. Consult the Versaflo TR-600 Components, Accessories, and Replacement
Parts guide for additional information.
Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants by reducing
concentrations in the wear's breathing zone below the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL). It is essential to follow all
instructions and government regulations on the use of this product, including wearing the complete respirator system
during all times of exposure, in order for the product to help protect the wearer. Misuse of respirators may result in
overexposure to contaminants and lead to sickness or death. For proper use, see supervisor, refer to the product User
Instructions or contact 3M Technical Service at 1-800-243-4630 in the U.S.A.and at 1-800-267-4414 in Canada.
List of Warnings within these User Instructions
1. 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 contact 3M Technical Service at 1-800-243-4630
in the U.S.A.and at 1-800-267-4414 in Canada.
2. The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 Assembly is not intrinsically safe. Do not use in
flammable or explosive atmospheres. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
3. Always correctly use and maintain the lithium-ion battery packs. Failure to do so may cause fire or explosion or
could adversely affect respirator performance and result in injury, sickness, or death.
a. Do not charge batteries with unapproved chargers, in enclosed cabinets without ventilation, in hazardous locations,
or near sources of high heat.
b. Do not immerse without the battery storage and cleaning cover installed.
c. Do not use, charge, or store batteries outside the manufacturer's recommended temperature limits.
d. Charge in an area free of combustible material and readily monitored.
4. Failure to follow these User Instructions may reduce respirator performance, overexpose you to contaminants,
and may result in injury, sickness, or death.
a. Do not use with parts or accessories other than those manufactured by 3M as described in these User Instructions
or on the NIOSH approval label for this respirator.
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b. The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 Assembly is one component of an approved
respiratory protection system. Always read and follow all User Instructions supplied with your 3M headgear and
other system components in order to ensure correct system operation.
5. Always correctly use and maintain the filter/cartridge assembly. Failure to do so may reduce respirator
performance, overexpose you to contaminants, and may result in sickness or death.
a. Inspect filter/cartridge and inner circular sealing gasket before each installation. Replace filter/cartridge if damaged
or if the circular gasket is damaged or missing.
b. Always properly install the filter/cartridge into the blower unit.
c. Keep inner circular sealing gasket clean.
d. Never attempt to clean filter/cartridge by knocking or blowing out accumulated material. Doing so will damage the
filter media.
e. Store the filter/cartridge as described in these User Instructions within the recommended storage temperature
conditions and observe filter expiration dates.
6. Dispose of lithium-ion battery packs according to local environmental regulations. Do not dispose of in standard waste
bins, in a fire or send for incineration. Failure to properly dispose of battery packs may lead to environmental
contamination, fire or explosion.
7. The filter loading indicator is for particulate loading levels only. It does not provide any information about gas and vapor
service life. Attempting to use the filter loading indicator for gases and vapors may result in sickness or death.
8. To reduce exposure to hazardous voltage:
a. Do not attempt to service the chargers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
b. Do not substitute, modify or add parts to the chargers.
c. Inspect the chargers and power cords before use. Replace if any parts are damaged.
d. Do not use the chargers outdoors or in wet environments.
Definitions
Filter/cartridge: A term used in these User Instructions to refer to all available 3M™ Versaflo™
Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 Filters and TR-600 combination
cartridge/filters.
Prefilters/spark arrestor:
A term used in these User Instructions to refer to both the soft foam prefilter
(3M™ Prefilter TR-6600) and the metal mesh spark arrestor/prefilter
(3M™ Spark Arrestor TR-662).
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Do not wear this respirator system to enter areas where:
• Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
• Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
• Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
• Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration (MUC) determined using the Assigned Protection
Factor (APF) for the specific respirator system or the APF mandated by specific government standards, whichever is lower.
Immediately exit the contaminated area if any of the 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 alarms
activate.
Refer to the User Instructions provided with the applicable headgear and the additional cautions and limitations under the
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations in these User Instructions.
The recommended operating altitude range is -328 feet (-100 meters) to 16404 feet (5000 meters). For use in elevations
outside this range contact 3M Technical Service.
Before use in environments subject to high magnetic fields contact 3M Technical Service.
RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By United States
regulation, employers must establish a written respirator protection program meeting the requirements of the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and any applicable OSHA
substance specific standards. For additional information on this standard contact OSHA at www.OSHA.gov. In Canada, CSA
standard Z94.4 requirements and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction must be met as appropriate. The major
sections of 29 CFR 1910.134 are listed here for reference. Consult an industrial hygienist or call 3M Technical Service with
questions concerning applicability of these products to your job requirements.
Major Sections of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
Section Description
A Permissible Practice
B Definitions
C Respiratory Protection Program
D Selection of Respirators
E Medical Evaluation
F Fit Testing
G Use of Respirators
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