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Air-Mate™ Belt-Mounted High Efficiency
Powered Air Purifying Respirator
User Instructions for Air-Mate™ PAPR Assembly 231-01-30
and Air-Mate™ PAPR Unit 520-03-63R01
(Keep these User Instructions for reference)
This product helps protect against certain airborne particles. 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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- Page 1 (Keep these User Instructions for reference) This product helps protect against certain airborne particles. 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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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION................... 3 Intended Use ..........................3 List of Warnings and Cautions within these User Instructions............3 USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ................. 4 Important ............................. 4 Use For ............................4 Do Not Use For..........................4 Respirator Selection and Training ....................4 Assigned Protection Factor...................... -
Page 3: General Safety Information
User Instructions, may adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death. 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. Do not attempt to repair or modify any component of the system except as described in these User Instructions. -
Page 4: Use Instructions And Limitations
Airflow decreases or stops – Any part of the system becomes damaged – Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops – Breathing becomes difficult – You feel dizzy or your vision is impaired – You taste or smell contaminants Your face, eyes, nose or mouth become(s) irritated You suspect that the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this respirator may no longer provide adequate protection. - Page 5 Before use, the employer must assure that each respirator user has been trained by a qualified person in the proper use and maintenance of the respirator and air supply components according to the instructions contained in these User Instructions and other applicable User Instructions. Each person using this respirator must read and understand the information in these User Instructions before use.
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Page 6: Assigned Protection Factor
Refer to the User Instructions supplied with the respirator headpiece for information on protection factors. NIOSH Approval For a listing of the components of NIOSH approved 3M™ Respirator Systems using 3M™ Air-Mate™ PAPR Unit 520-03-63R01, refer to the NIOSH approval label that is part of the User Instructions included with the product or contact 3M Technical Service at 1-800-243-4630. -
Page 7: System Components And Replacement Parts
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS 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. Do not attempt to repair or modify any component of the system except as described in these User Instructions. - Page 8 Fig. 1...
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Page 9: Niosh-Approved System Configurations
Current Formerly BE-12 Series Head Covers R-Series Head Covers BE-12-3 522-02-00R03 BE-12-50 522-02-00R50 BE-12B-3 522-02-01R03 BE-12B-50 522-02-01R50 BE-12L-3 522-02-02R03 BE-12L-50 522-02-02R50 BE-12LB-3 522-02-03R03 BE-12LB-50 522-02-03R50 Note: 3M™ Hoods R-Series to BE-Series denotes a product number change only—no change to product. -
Page 10: Assembly
Battery Charging A completely exhausted battery pack should be charged for 16 to 24 hours. To use the 3M smart battery charger, place the charging station horizontally on a flat surface and plug the station AC power cord into a regulated 120v-60Hz outlet. -
Page 11: Filter And Filter Gasket
For Canada chargers, when in trickle mode, the LED light will cycle on and off every 3 – 5 seconds. 3M batteries provide up to 500 charge/discharge cycles. However, the life of 3M batteries will be significantly reduced when they are exposed to high heat over an extended period of time. -
Page 12: Inspection
5. Examine the inside of the blower housing and fan assembly. The presence of dust or other particulate matter inside the blower may indicate a damaged filter or improper seating of the filter/cartridge to the gasket. Contact 3M Technical Service for assistance. 6. Examine the outside of the battery for cracks. Replace if damaged. -
Page 13: Donning The Papr
Fig. 3 DONNING THE PAPR 1. Complete assembly, inspection and user performance check of the PAPR assembly as described in these User Instructions. 2. Complete assembly and fitting of the respirator headpiece in accordance with the User Instructions provided with the respirator headpiece. 3. -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Use of this respirator in atmospheres for which it was not NIOSH certified or designed may result in sickness or death. Do not wear this respirator where: Atmospheres contain hazardous vapors or gases Atmospheres are oxygen deficient Contaminant concentrations are unknown Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Heath (IDLH) Contaminant concentrations exceed the assigned protection factor (APF) recommended for the applicable headpiece or the APF mandated by specific government standards, whichever is lower. -
Page 15: Cleaning And Storage
CLEANING AND STORAGE Follow the hygiene practices established by your employer for the specific contaminants to which you have been exposed. Do not clean respirator with solvents. Cleaning with solvents may degrade some respirator components and reduce respirator effectiveness. Inspect all respirator components before each use to ensure proper operating conditions. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action You smell or taste contaminants Misuse, improper assembly or Leave work area immediately or an irritation occurs. malfunction of equipment. and contact your supervisor. Do not use the PAPR until the cause is identified and corrected. Blower does not run when switch Battery is discharged Recharge 14-16 hours... -
Page 17: Important Notice
3M’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to repair, replace or refund the purchase price of such parts or products upon timely notification thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored, maintained and used in accordance with 3M’s written instructions.