Respirator Program Management; Niosh - Approval, Cautions & Limitations; Operating Instructions; Unpacking - 3M Versaflo TR-300 User Instructions

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 specifi c standards. For additional
information on this standard contact OSHA at www.OSHA.gov. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4
requirements must be met and /or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction 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
A Permissible Practice
B Defi nitions
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 Identifi cation of Cartridges, Filters, and Canisters
K Training and Information
L Program Evaluation
M Recordkeeping
NIOSH – APPROVAL, CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS
NIOSH Approval
The TR-300 PAPR Assembly is one component of a NIOSH approved respiratory system. Refer to the
User Instructions and/or the NIOSH approval label provided with the TR-300 for a listing of components
that can be used to assemble a complete NIOSH approved respirator system or contact 3M Technical
Service. TR-300-SG is a catalog number only. NIOSH approved as TR-300 PAPR.
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 airfl ow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight
fi tting 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.
I – Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in fl ammable or explosive atmospheres.
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 fi lters.
M – All approved respirators shall be selected, fi tted, 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 confi guration
as specifi ed 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.
Description
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Unpacking

Inspect the package contents for shipping damage and ensure all components are present. The
product should be inspected before each use following the procedures in the Inspection section of
these User Instructions.

Assembly

Battery Pack

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.
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.
Refer to the TR-300 battery pack and charger User Instructions for additional information on proper
battery pack use and maintenance.

Charge the battery pack

1. Inspect battery pack initially and prior to each charge cycle. If cracks or damage to the case is
noted do not charge the battery pack. Properly dispose of the battery pack and replace.
2. Place chargers in a cool, well ventilated location free of particulates or other airborne
contamination.
3. Power source
TR-341N Single Station Battery Charger.
o Insert the battery pack into the TR-340 charging cradle by sliding the back end of the battery
pack in fi rst. Push down to click the front end into place (Fig. 1).
o Insert the TR-941N power cord into the cradle (Fig. 1a).
TR-944N 4-Station Battery Charger.
o Insert the TR-340 into one of the charging ports on the TR-944N and slide back to lock into
place (Fig. 1b).
o Insert the battery pack into the TR-340 cradle as described above. (Note: the TR-941N power
cord is not used with the TR-340, when the 4 Station Charger is used). Ensure the power
cord supplied with the TR-944N kit is plugged into the 4 station base. You may charge any
combination of up to (4) TR-330 or TR-332 battery packs simultaneously.
Note: The TR-340 and TR-944N do not use the same power cord. Use only the cord
supplied with your charger kit.
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