Cleaning And Disinfection; Maintenance; Storage And Transportation; Technical Specification - 3M Versaflo S Series User Instruction

- Slide the visor tabs into the attachment clips on the head suspension as
shown in Fig 9 .
^ Always pull the air inlet of the head suspension fully through the
opening.
Check apparatus is complete, undamaged and correctly assembled. Any
damaged or defective parts must be replaced with original 3M spare parts
before use.
To help prevent damage to the headtop, a peel-off visor cover should be
fitted before use.
If the visor/headtop becomes scratched or damaged, the complete headtop
should be replaced.
S-800 Series: Inspect the sealed seams for damage. If damaged, the
headtop should be replaced.
Undertake pre-use checks on Air Delivery Unit assembly as outlined in the
appropriate user instruction.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DONNING
1. Select an approved breathing tube (Please see 3M S-Series Reference
Leaflet for list of 3M approved breathing tubes) and connect top end to the
headtop assembly. Please see Technical Specification for breathing tube
lengths. Inspect the gasket located on the bayonet end of the breathing tube
(i.e. the end that connects to the Powered Air Turbo) for signs of wear or
damage. If the seal is worn or damaged, the breathing tube should be
replaced.
Note: S-600, S-700, S-800 Series – Attach the airflow adjustment cover to
the top end of the breathing tube and connect to the air inlet of the premium
head suspension as shown in Figs 10a) and 10b).
2. Connect the bottom end of the breathing tube to the outlet of the Air
Delivery Unit.
3. Adjust and fit the Air Delivery Unit as outlined in the appropriate User
Instruction.
4. Place the headtop over head and adjust the headband where applicable.
S-100, S-300, S-400 and S-500 series:
- The headband of the suspension should be worn around the forehead and
the crown strap should be positioned on top of the head.
^ Always correctly position the headtop so that the face seal provides
an effective seal. The edge of the face seal should be in contact with
the face under the chin and above the ears.
S-657, S-757 hoods:
^ Always tuck the inner shroud inside overalls or protective clothing.
S-800 Series:
- Pull the long outer shroud over clothing and tie tightly, but comfortably at the
sides.
5. Switch on the Powered Air Turbo or connect the compressed air supply
tube to the Regulator.
6. Ensure at least minimum airflow into the headtop is achieved and adjust
for maximum comfort – see appropriate User Instruction.
7. Adjust the airflow split by turning the airflow adjustment cover as shown in
Fig 11 (S-600, S-700 and S-800 series only).
IN USE
Use in the power / air supply off state is not normal, there may be a
rapid build up of carbon dioxide, depletion of oxygen and little or no
protection is provided, vacate the contaminated area immediately.
Take care to prevent the breathing tube from becoming looped around
protruding objects. If this should occur vacate the contaminated area and
check apparatus is undamaged.
If during use the air supply stops or is reduced, vacate the contaminated
area immediately and investigate the cause.
The 'in-use' life of the S -Series headtops will vary with frequency and
conditions of use. Headtops should be discarded if damage or deterioration
is found.
DOFFING
Do not remove the headtop or turn off the air supply until you have
vacated the contaminated area.
1. Grasp the headtop and lift off the head.
2. Switch off the Powered Air Turbo or disconnect the compressed air supply
tube from the Regulator.
3. Unbuckle the waist belt.
NOTE
If the respirator has been used in an area that has caused it to become
contaminated with a substance requiring special decontamination
procedures it should be placed in a suitable container and sealed until
it can be decontaminated or discarded.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTION

Use a clean cloth dampened with a mild solution of water and liquid
household soap.
Do not use petrol, chlorinated degreasing fluids (such as trichloroethylene),
organic solvents or abrasive cleaning agents to clean any part of the
equipment.
To disinfect use wipes as detailed in Reference Leaflet.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance, servicing and repair must only be carried out by properly
trained personnel.
^ Use of unapproved parts or unauthorised modification could result
in danger to life or health and can invalidate any warranty.
WHAT
General Inspection
Cleaning
S-100, S-300, S-400 and S-500 series:
• Replacing comfort pad
• Release press studs attaching face seal to the integrated head suspension
• Remove the existing comfort pad by releasing it from the attachment points
on the head suspension as shown in Fig 12
• Secure the new comfort pad onto the attachment points and reattach the
face seal to the integrated head suspension. The press studs should attach
from the back of the large top hooks on the head suspension.
^ Make sure the face seal is correctly attached to the integrated head
suspension so that it provides an effective seal against the face.
• Separating head suspension from headtop fabric (for disposal purposes
only – this may require the use of a tool)
• Release press studs attaching face seal to the integrated head suspension
and remove from the fabric face seal as shown in Fig 13 .
• Remove the air inlet by detaching from the headtop fabric (this may require
the use of a tool) as shown in Fig 14.
• Remove head suspension by detaching visor tabs from attachment clips on
each side of head suspension as shown in Fig 15.
S-600, S-700 and S-800 series:
• Removing suspension from hood – Detach the visor tabs from the
attachment clips by slightly lifting the attachment clip and sliding the visor tab
out as shown in Fig 9. Remove the suspension from the hood.
• Replacing comfort pad – Remove the existing comfort pad from the head
suspension by pulling pad off the attachment points. Secure the new comfort
pad as shown in Fig 16. Secure the two large slots on the comfort pad over
the large top hooks (indicated by circles) and attach pad to smaller hooks on
suspension (indicated by arrows).
A maintenance record should be kept at the monthly checking stage to
comply with Health and Safety Regulations. This record should be kept for at
least 5 years. If disposal of parts is required this should be undertaken in
accordance with local health and safety and environmental regulations.

STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

These products should be stored in the packaging provided in dry, clean
conditions away from direct sunlight, sources of high temperature, petrol and
solvent vapours. Do not store outside the temperature range -30°C to +50°C
or with humidity above 90%. If the product will be stored for an extended
period of time before use, the suggested storage temperature is 4°C to
35°C. The expected shelf life of the product is 3 years from date of
manufacture. The original packaging is suitable for transporting the product
throughout the European Union.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

(Unless otherwise stated in the Reference Leaflet)
Respiratory Protection
Nominal Protection Factor = 500 Assigned Protection Factor = 40
EN12941 TH3 when connected to 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-802E, 3M™ Versaflo
™ TR-602E, 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-302E/TR-302E+ and 3M™ Jupiter™
Powered Air Turbos.
Nominal Protection Factor = 200 Assigned Protection Factor = 40
EN14594 3A when connected to 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E, V-200E, V-500E
and 3M™ Flowstream™ Regulators.
EN1835 LDH3 when connected to 3M™ Vortex or 3M™ Vortemp™
Regulators.
Note: When regulators and compressed air supply tubes that are exclusively
marked EN1835 are used with S-Series headtops, the system will only meet
the requirements of EN1835.
Note: The S-Series headtops meet the lower strength (A) requirements of
EN14594. They are approved for use with a range of compressed air supply
tubes that meet both the lower and higher strength (A and B) requirements.
Please see Equipment Marking section of relevant Regulator User
Instructions for information.
Nominal Protection Factor = 10 Assigned Protection Factor = 10
EN12941 TH1 when connected to 3M™ Dustmaster Powered Air Turbo.
Nominal Protection Factor (NPF) - a number derived from the maximum
percentage of total inward leakage permitted in relevant European
Standards for a given class of respiratory protective devices.
Eye Protection
EN166:2:F:3 (Optical class 2, low energy impact F and liquid splash 3)
4
WHEN
Before use
Monthly if not in regular use
After use