Cleaning, Storage, And Disposal; Cleaning; Storage; Disposal - 3M Versaflo S Series Manual

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CLEANING, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL

Cleaning

Follow the hygiene practices established by your employer for the specific contaminants to which the respirator
assembly has been exposed. A clean cloth or sponge dampened with a mild solution of water and liquid household
soap may be used to wipe down the hoods, headcovers, plastic head suspensions, and other plastic parts. Hang
hoods and headcover by the loop sewn into the top or lay it flat. Never fold or crush the visor. Air dry inside and out
thoroughly before storage or reuse. If liquid enters the air channels of the S-950 premium head suspension, ensure it
is thoroughly dry before storage and reuse.
Breathing tubes may be cleaned in a similar manner. If liquid enters the breathing tube, thoroughly dry the tube before
storage or reuse by forcing air through the tube (approximate flow rate of 6 to 15 cfm) for several minutes with the
tube hanging vertically.
DO NOT:
• Use detergents that contain lanolin or other oils.
• Wipe the visor with strong solvents such as MEK, acetone, or toluene as those may damage or distort the visor.
• Soak components in cleaning solutions or solvents.
• Wash in a washing machine or respirator washer.
• Use sterilization processes such as ethylene oxide, radiation and steam sterilization, as they may damage the
components.
• Submerge or soak breathing tubes with foam mufflers in any fluids.

Storage

Hang your 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series hood or headcover by the loop sewn into the top of the hood or lay it flat. Never
fold or crush the visor. Store product in a clean area that is protected from contamination, damage, dirt, debris, product
distortion, UV, and direct sunlight. Do not store next to furnaces, ovens, or other sources of high heat. Do not store
outside the recommended storage temperature conditions (see Specifications Section) or above 90% humidity.

Disposal

Dispose of product according to local regulations. The integrated plastic components (head suspension and air inlet)
of the S-133, S-433, and S-533 series can be removed for disposal (Fig. 21a, 21b, 21c). On the S-103 and S-403 the
plastic air inlet may be removed (Fig. 21c).
• Release the press studs attaching the face seal to the integrated head suspension and remove from the fabric
faceseal (Fig. 21a).
• Remove the head suspension by releasing the attachment clips located on each side of the visor (Fig. 21b).
• Remove the air inlet by detaching from the headtop fabric (this may require the use of a tool) (Fig. 21c).
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Fig. 21a
Fig. 21c

SPECIFICATIONS

Contact 3M Technical Service for additional technical specifications (e.g. weight, materials of construction, etc.).
NOTE: S-Series hoods and headcovers contain no components made from natural rubber latex.

Technical

Airflow range 6 to 15 cfm (170 to 425 lpm)
Noise level Less than 80 dBA (excluding external noise)
Operating Temperature Range -10ºC to 55ºC (14ºF to 130ºF)
Storage Temperature Range* -30ºC to 50ºC (-22ºF to 122ºF)
Shelf Life 3 year suggested shelf life for all headgear models when stored in original
packaging under recommended storage conditions. Suggested shelf life is
for headgear only and does not apply to accessories such as peel-offs, chin
straps, etc. or S-950 Premium Suspensions. User must inspect headgear prior
to use to determine serviceability.
* 4ºC to 35ºC (40ºF to 95ºF) suggested storage temperature range if product will be stored for an extended period of
time before first use.

Assigned Protection Factors (APF)

Model Number
S-103S, S-103L Loose fitting facepiece
S-133S, S-133L
S-403S, S-403L
S-433S, S-433L
S-533S, S-533L
S-605, S-607
S-707
S-805, S-807
1 In Canada, follow CSA Z94.4 or the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction in your region.
3M supports an APF of 1,000 for these hoods, which is consistent with the OSHA APFs defined in 29 CFR 1910.134.
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Contact 3M Technical Service for supporting test procedures and data.
Fig. 21b
Classification OSHA APF 1
25
Hood 1000
2
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