Approvals, Cautions & Limitations - 3M Versaflo TR-800 Series User Instructions

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
H Maintenance and Care of Respirators
I Breathing Air Quality and Use
J Identification of Cartridges, Filters, and Canisters
K Training and Information
L Program Evaluation
M Recordkeeping
APPROVALS, CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS
NIOSH approval
The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-800 Assembly is one component of a NIOSH approved
respiratory system. Refer to these User Instructions and/or the NIOSH Approval Label provided with the TR-800 for a listing
of components and optional accessories that can be used to assemble a complete NIOSH approved respirator system or
contact 3M Technical Service.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
A – Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B – Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C – Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
F – Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight fitting facepieces or six
cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or helmets.
H – Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridge and canisters are
replaced before breakthrough occurs.
J – Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
L – Follow the manufacturer's User's Instructions for changing cartridges, canister and/or filters.
M – All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other
applicable regulations.
N – Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the
manufacturer.
O – Refer to User's Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators.
P – NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
System Intrinsic Safety Approval Information
The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-800 Motor/Blower, with the 3M™ Battery Pack TR-830 attached,
has been tested and classified for intrinsic safety in Hazardous Locations (Exia) by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 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 ≤ 55°C
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NOTE: Review warnings 1, 2 & 3 in next section related to intrinsic safety for this system.
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