Forward; Contact Information; System Description; List Of Warnings Within These User Instructions - 3M Versaflo TR-300 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.

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Contact Information

Read all instructions and warnings before using. Keep this User Instruction for reference. If you have
questions regarding these products contact 3M Technical Service.
In United States:
Website: www.3M.com/OccSafety
Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630

System Description

The 3M™ Versafl o™ TR-300 (3M™ Speedglas™ catalog number TR-300-SG) PAPR assemblies
are designed to be used with certain 3M™ industrial and Speedglas™ headgear to form a complete
NIOSH approved respiratory system. When used in accordance with its NIOSH approval, TR-300 PAPR
assemblies help provide respiratory protection against particulates. The TR-300 does not provide
protection against vapors or gases and is not an intrinsically safe system. See NIOSH Approval section
of this User Instruction for additional information on approvals.
The TR-300 belt mounted assemblies consist of a motor/blower unit, high effi ciency fi lter, waist belt,
and lithium ion battery pack. The motor/blower unit (i.e. turbo assembly) draws ambient air through
its high effi ciency fi lter and supplies fi ltered air to the headgear via a breathing tube. The blower unit
is equipped with automatic fl ow control; the motor speed is regulated during operation to compensate
for the charge state of the battery pack and the increasing level of airfl ow resistance caused by fi lter
loading. Should the airfl ow fall below the minimum design fl ow rate, an audible alarm will sound and
the red fan shape LED on the blower unit user interface will fl ash 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 (see Fig. 11).
A high effi ciency fi lter with carbon for nuisance levels of organic vapors is also available.
Note: Nuisance level organic vapor refers to concentrations not exceeding the OSHA permissible
exposure limit (PEL) or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.
In addition, the TR-300 is available with a variety of accessories, belt options, and choice of standard
or high capacity battery pack and single or multi-station charger. Consult the Listing of Components,
Accessories, and Replacement Parts in this User Instruction for additional information including a
listing of 3M™ Versafl o™ TR-300 PAPR part numbers and corresponding 3M™ Speedglas™ catalog
numbers.
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
Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
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In Canada:
Website: www.3M.com/CA/OccSafety
Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414
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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
call 3M in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
2. The TR-300 PAPR Assembly is not intrinsically safe. Do not use in fl ammable or explosive
atmospheres. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
3. Always correctly use and maintain the fi lter assembly. Failure to do so may reduce
respirator performance, overexpose you to contaminants, and may result in sickness or
death.
a. Inspect fi lter and fi lter seal before each use and immediately replace if damaged.
b. Always properly install the fi lter into the blower unit.
c. Keep fi lter seal clean.
d. Never attempt to clean fi lters by knocking or blowing out accumulated material.
e. Store the fi lter as described in these User Instructions within the recommended storage
temperature conditions.
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.
b. The TR-300 PAPR 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 lithium ion battery packs. Failure to do so may cause
fi re 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.
c. Do not use, charge, or store batteries outside the recommended temperature limits.
6. Dispose of lithium ion battery packs according to local environmental regulations. Do not
crush, disassemble, dispose of in standard waste bins, in a fi re or send for incineration.
Failure to properly dispose of battery packs may lead to environmental contamination,
fi re or explosion.

LIMITATIONS OF USE

Do not wear this respirator system to enter areas where:
o Atmospheres are oxygen defi cient.
o Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
o Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
o Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration (MUC) determined using
the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for the specifi c respirator system or the APF mandated by
specifi c government standards, whichever is lower.
Immediately exit the contaminated area if any of the low battery or low airfl ow 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 this User Instructions.
The recommended operating altitude range of the TR-300 is up to approximately 2600 feet (800
meters). For use in elevations above 2600 feet contact 3M Technical Service.
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