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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Table of Contents Regulatory Requirements Product Overview Versaflo™ TR-300 Motor Blower Unit Batteries and Chargers Filters Belts & Accessories Breathing Tubes Replacement Parts, Warranty, Contact Information ...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Regulatory Requirements Read all User Instructions and warnings before using. Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with t b i applicable health and safety standards. By United States regulation, employers must establish a ...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 PAPR Lightweight, small, compact. Smooth outer surfaces. Equipped with automatic flow control. Low battery alarm and low flow Low battery alarm and low flow ...
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2600 feet (800 meters), the automatic flow control system may reach the limits of its calibration parameters causing it to alarm and shut down. For additional information on use of the TR-300 at elevations at or above 2600 feet contact 3M Technical Service.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Additional Specifications System Alarm Activates when system software malfunctions. All LEDs will flash and alarm Turn off motor blower unit to clear alarm If unit does not reset alarm. Turn off motor blower unit to clear alarm. If unit does not reset, contact 3M Technical Service.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 PAPR: Automatic flow control Nominal flow rate: 190 LPM (~6.7 CFM) Motor speed is regulated during operation to compensate for battery charge and filter d fil loading. Alarms (Audible & Visual) ...
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Breathing tube Breathing tube Headgear If parts are missing or damaged, replace them only with appropriate 3M replacement parts before proceeding replacement parts before proceeding. There are no user serviceable parts inside the TR-300 PAPR Assembly. ...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 PAPR Turning On and Off (slide 1 of 2) 1. To turn on, press the power button on the top of the motor/blower P P ower button 2. The unit will perform a self diagnostic The green power on LED (1), amber or “yellow”...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 PAPR Airflow Check (slide 1 of 2) An airflow check should be conducted before each use. Ensure ball in the TR-970 airflow indicator moves freely in its tube and indicator moves freely in its tube and the gasket at the bottom end of the tube is in place.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 PAPR Airflow Check (slide 2 of 2) With the airflow indicator in a vertical position ensure that the vertical position, ensure that the bottom of the floating ball rests at, or above, the minimum flow mark Airflow indicator must be mark.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 PAPR Low Airflow alarm check An alarm check should be conducted before each use. With the motor/blower on: If attached, remove the airflow indicator or breathing tube from the outlet of the motor/blower. Tightly cover the outlet of the...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 Batteries and Chargers Item Image Item Image TR-330 Economy TR 330 Economy TR-332 High TR 332 High Battery Capacity Battery TR-341N: Single TR 341N: Single TR-344N: 4-Station TR 344N: 4 Station...
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Maximum Battery pack may be stored indefinitely on the charger. Continuous Time For long term storage, to maximize battery pack life, 3M recommends on Charger storing the battery pack off the charger at approximately 40% charge (i.e. 2 bars lit on the charge status indicator on the bottom of the battery pack).
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Specifications: TR-300 Batteries and Chargers ifi ti TR 300 B tt i d Ch In-use temperature 23º F to 129° F (-5 to 54° C). range The TR-300 motor blower battery alarm will activate if battery pack temperature The TR 300 motor blower battery alarm will activate if battery pack temperature reaches approximately 55º...
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5 bars after completing a charge cycle (i.e. after a charge cycle, only 4 bars light indicating 60-80% of original capacity is available). The 3M lithium battery packs do not require a learn cycle to calibrate or re-calibrate the battery pack charge indicator.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 Batteries - Charging All chargers and kits are compatible with either battery. TR 330 and TR 332 batteries can be intermixed on the 4 Station TR-330 and TR-332 batteries can be intermixed on the 4-Station Battery Charger (TR-344N).
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 Batteries - Charging When using the multi-station charger: To charge a battery: insert the battery First insert the cradle into one of the pack into the charging cradle by...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300: Battery Charger Display Amber LED Green LED Battery Charge Status On - Steady Quick charge mode: < 90% charge On - Steady On – Slow Flash Trickle charge mode: 90% charge...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 Chargers The following TR-300 PAPR Kits include a single unit charger: TR 305N PAPR Kit ith t d d b lt TR-305N PAPR Kit with standard belt and economy battery.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Installing & Removing the Battery Pack To install a charged battery pack Confirm that the battery pack is fully charged and charge is sufficient for duration of the work period. f th Hold the unit so the filter cover faces you.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 Batteries and Chargers: Inspection An inspection of the entire charger assembly and battery and completion of all necessary replacement or repairs must be completion of all necessary replacement or repairs must be made before each use.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 Batteries and Chargers: Cleaning Solvents should not be used to clean the battery pack or battery charger. Liquid solvents may chemically weaken the plastic. Use the following suggested procedures for cleaning: Do not immerse the battery pack or battery charger in any type of liquid.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 Batteries and Chargers: Maintenance & Disposal There are no user serviceable parts inside either the There are no user serviceable parts inside either the battery pack case or the chargers.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Batteries Expected Life Approximately 250 full capacity charge/discharge cycles (based on maintaining 80% of the capacity in a new battery pack). 1 cycle = discharge of 90% 1 cycle = discharge of 90% ...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Replacement Parts Item Image Item Image TR-300 Charger Kit Replacement Parts TR-340: Battery TR-944N: 4-Station Charger Cradle Charger Cradle Power Supply (must be used with 3M (must be used with TR-941N power...
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Series and H-Series Hoods and Headcovers. TR-362 Spark Arrestor/Prefilter Spark arrestor/prefilter for TR-300 used with 3M M-series and L- 705SG, L-901SG, L-905SG. Mandatory for welding and in all situations where the TR 300 may be exposed to sparks molten situations where the TR-300 may be exposed to sparks, molten metal, or other hot particulates.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Filters, Prefilter, Spark Arrestor/Prefilter Before installation, inspect the HE filter according to the TR-300 PAPR User Instructions: TR-300 PAPR User Instructions: Ensure filter seal is present and intact with no ...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Installing & Removing: Filters, Prefilter, Spark Arrestor/Prefilter t /P filt Turn the unit off and remove the filter cover. Hold the unit so the filter cover faces you and press the cover latch on the right side and lift off.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Installing and Removing: Filters, Prefilter, Spark Arrestor/Prefilter t /P filt Reinstall the filter cover in the TR-300 unit Hook the left side of the filter cover into the left side of the ...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Change-out The HE filter must be changed if: the low airflow alarm is activated; ; the airflow as shown by the airflow indicator falls below 6 CFM; or the HE filter becomes damaged or wet.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 Belt Options TR-325 Standard Web Belt Web Belt ~62 inches (158 cm); polyester webbing TR-326 Leather Belt ~52 inches (132cm) TR-327 Easy Clean Belt ~62 inches (158 62 i (158 cm); polyurethane...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems TR-300 Belts Install the belt by threading the end of the belt through the retaining slots on the back side of the motor/blower. Multiple belts can be clipped together, if needed.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems BPK-01 Backpack May be used in place of the belt. Thread the backpack strap through the top retaining slot on the motor/blower and the large retaining sleeve (1) on d h l the backpack.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Breathing Tubes for use with TR-300 PAPR BT-20S BT-20L BT-30 BT-40 Approx Approx. ~28 in 28 in ~38 in 38 in ~21 in – 33 5 in * 21 in – 33.5 in...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Installing and Removing the Breathing Tube Insert the end of the breathing tube with the bayonet fitting (two small prongs) into the parallel slots in the air outlet of the motor/blower (1).
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Cleaning the Breathing Tube Clean the connection sites on the breathing tube with water and detergent solution. The breathing tube can be immersed in water for cleaning. The inside of the breathing tube must be completely dried ...
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and Supplied Air Respiratory Systems Warranty y Warranty time periods for specified parts Warranty time periods for specified parts (See TR-300 PAPR User Instructions for complete warranty information) PAPR Blower Unit, excluding consumables: 2000 hours of ...