Foreword; Contact Information; System Description; List Of Warnings And Cautions Within These User Instructions - 3M Versaflo TR-800 Series User Instructions

FOREWORD

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/workersafety for potential updates to
these User Instructions.

Contact Information

In United States:
Website: www.3m.com/workersafety
Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630

System Description

The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) TR-800 Assemblies are part of the 3M™ Versaflo™ Family of
respiratory protection products. The TR-800 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, TR-800 PAPR assemblies help provide respiratory protection against
certain gases, vapors and particulates. 3M™ Versaflo™ systems and components are for professional occupational use
only. When fully assembled, the TR-800 is an intrinsically safe system for the following: Exia Division 1: IS Class I, II,
III; Division 1 (Includes Division 2); Groups C, D, E, F, G; T4, Ex ia I Ma, Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIB; T4 / Class I, Zone 0,
Ex ia IIB; T4, Zone 20, AEx ia IIIC; T135°C / Zone 20, Ex ia IIIC; T135°C, -20°C ≤ T
See the "NIOSH Approval" section in these User Instructions for additional information regarding approvals.
The TR-800 belt mounted PAPR 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 yellow or 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 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 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/workersafety.

LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WITHIN THESE USER INSTRUCTIONS

1. This product is part of a system that helps reduce exposures to certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer
must read and understand these User Instructions. Follow all local regulations. In the U.S., a written respiratory
protection program must be implemented meeting all the requirements of 29CFR1910.134, including training, fit
testing and medical evaluation. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements
of the applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate. Misuse may result in injury, sickness or death. For correct use,
consult supervisor and User Instructions, or call 3M Technical Service in USA at 1-800-243-4630 and in Canada at
1-800-267-4414.
2. The 3M™ Battery Pack TR-830 is intrinsically safe only when mated with a TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirator.
To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, batteries must be changed only in a
location known to be non-hazardous. Never bring this battery alone into an area which is potentially flammable or
explosive. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
3. The battery chargers for this system are not intrinsically safe. The TR-830 battery pack must not be charged in
an area which is potentially flammable or explosive. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
4. 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 recommended temperature limits.
d. Charge in an area free of combustible material and readily monitored, and outside of the classified intrinsically
safe area.
5. 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.
b. The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-800 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.
In Canada:
Website: www.3M.ca/Safety
Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414
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