System Description; Limitations Of Use; Equipment Marking - 3M Versaflo M Series Manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with the 3M™ Versaflo™ M-Series Headtop
Reference leaflet where you will find information on:
Approved combinations of Air Delivery Units (Powered Air Turbos or Regulators)
Spare parts
Accessories
Note: Accessories will include information on overall mass where relevant
UNPACKING
Your 3M™ Versaflo™ M-Series Headtop pack should contain:
a) M-106 Headtop or M-107 Headtop or M-206 Headtop or M-207 Headtop or M-306
Headtop or M-307 Headtop or M-406 Headtop or M-407 Headtop
b) User Instructions
c) Reference Leaflets
^ WARNING
Proper selection, training, use, and appropriate maintenance are essential in
order for the product to help protect the wearer from certain airborne
contaminants and physical hazards. Failure to follow all instructions on the
use of these respiratory protection products and/or failure to properly wear
the complete product during all periods of exposure may adversely affect the
wearer's health, lead to severe or life threatening illness, injury or permanent
disability. For suitability and proper use follow local regulations, refer to all
information supplied or contact a safety professional or 3M on 0870 60 800 60 (UK)
or 1800 320 500 (Ireland).
^ Particular attention should be given to warning statements where
indicated.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The 3M™ Versaflo™ M-Series headtops provide respiratory protection and are designed
to be used with an approved Air Delivery Unit (see Reference Leaflet) to provide
respiratory protection. These products meet the requirements of EN12941 (Respiratory
protective devices – Powered filtering devices) and EN14594 (Respiratory protective
devices – Continuous flow compressed air line breathing apparatus).
Note: When regulators and compressed air supply tubes that are exclusively marked
EN1835 are used with M-Series headtops, the system will only meet the requirements of
EN1835. Air is fed via a breathing tube from the belt mounted Air Delivery Unit to the
back of the headtop. The air flows over the top of the wearer's head and down in front of
the face. The M-Series headtops offer eye protection and specific headtops within the
range also offer head protection.
APPROVALS
Helmet or hood based systems incorporating powered filtering devices or
regulator/airflow control units marked CE0086 are type approved and audited annually by
BSI, Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8PP, UK, Notified Body
No. 0086.
Helmet or hood based systems incorporating powered filtering devices or
regulator/airflow control units marked CE0194 are type approved and audited annually by
INSPEC International Ltd, 56 Leslie Hough Way, Salford, Greater Manchester M6 6AJ,
UK, Notified Body No. 0194.
These products are CE Marked to the requirements of either Community Directive
89/686/EEC or European Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The applicable specific legislation
met by the products can be determined by reviewing the Certificate and Declaration of
Conformity available at the following website www.3m.com/Respiratory/certs and
www.3m.com/Welding/certs

LIMITATIONS OF USE

Use this respirator strictly in accordance with all instructions:
contained in this booklet
accompanying other components of the system (e.g. 3M M-Series Reference Leaflet,
Air Delivery Unit User Instructions).
Do not use the M-100/M-300/M-400 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant
above 10 times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™
Dustmaster™ Powered Air Turbo.
Do not use the M-100 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above 20 times
the Workplace Exposure Limit WEL) when used with 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-602E, 3M™
Versaflo™ TR-302E/TR-302E+, 3M™ Jupiter™ or 3M™ Adflo™ Powered Air Turbos or
3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E, V-200E, V-500E, 3M™ Flowstream™, 3M™ Vortemp™ or
3M™ Vortex Regulators.
Do not use the M-200 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above 20 times
the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™ Jupiter™ Powered Air Turbo.
Do not use the M-200 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above 40 times
the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E, V-200E
or V-500E Regulators.
Do not use the M-300 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above 20 times
the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™ Jupiter ™ or 3M™ Adflo™
Powered Air Turbos or 3M™ Flowstream™, 3M™ Vortemp™ or 3M™ Vortex Regulators.
Do not use the M-200/M-300 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above 40
times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-602E or
3M™ Versaflo™ TR-302E/TR-302E+ Powered Air Turbos.
Do not use the M-300 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above 40 times
the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E, V-200E
or V-500E Regulators.
Do not use the M-400 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above 20 times
the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™ Adflo™ Powered Air Turbo.
Do not use the M-400 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above 40 times
the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-602E, 3M™
Versaflo™ TR-302E/TR-302E+ or 3M™ Jupiter™ Powered Air Turbos.
Do not use the M-400 Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above 40 times
the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E, V-200E
or V-500E Regulators or 3M™ Flowstream™, 3M™ Vortemp™ or 3M™ Vortex
Regulators.
Do not use for respiratory protection against unknown atmospheric contaminants or when
concentrations of contaminants are unknown or immediately dangerous to life or health
(IDLH).
Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen. (3M definition. Individual
countries may apply their own limits on oxygen deficiency. Seek advice if in doubt).
Do not use these products in oxygen or oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
These products do not supply oxygen.
Only use with the Air Delivery Units, spare parts and accessories listed in the Reference
Leaflet and within the usage conditions given in the Technical Specification.
Only for use by trained, competent personnel.
Leave the contaminated area immediately if:
a) Any part of the system becomes damaged.
b) Airflow into the headtop decreases or stops.
c) Breathing becomes difficult.
d) Dizziness or other distress occurs.
e) You smell or taste contaminants or irritation occurs.
Never modify or alter this product. Replace parts only with original 3M spare parts.
High winds above 2m/s, or very high work rates (where the pressure within the headtop
can become negative) can reduce protection. Adjust equipment as appropriate or
consider an alternative form of respiratory protective device.
If using in Supplied Air mode, ensure that:
The source of the air supply is known.
The purity of the air supply is known.
The air supply is of a breathable quality to EN12021.
^ Users should be clean-shaven where the respirator's face seal comes into
contact with the face. (M-100/M-200 and M-300 series).
^ These products meet the requirements of certain industrial eyewear standards
and with some models, certain industrial head protection standards. They do
not provide complete head, eye, and face protection from severe impact and
penetration and are not a substitute for good safety practices and engineering
controls.
Use only with recommended spectacles. Eye protectors against high speed particles worn
over standard ophthalmic spectacles may transmit impacts, thus creating a hazard to the
user. Contact your supplier.
If protection against high speed particles at extremes of temperature is required then the
selected eye-protector should be marked with the letter T immediately after the impact
letter, i.e. FT, BT or AT. If the impact letter is not followed by the letter T then the eye
protector shall only be used against high speed particles at room temperature.
In case of intended use in explosive atmospheres, contact 3M Technical Service.
^ Do not use in high heat environments above the recommended maximum
temperature.
^ Do not use the Head Neck and Shoulder cover or non-flame resistant face seals
and shrouds around high heat, sparks, and flames.
Materials which may come into contact with the wearer's skin are not known to cause
allergic reactions to the majority of individuals.
These products do not contain components made from natural rubber latex.

EQUIPMENT MARKING

For Air Delivery Unit marking please see appropriate User Instruction.
The M-100 Series headtops are marked to EN12941 TH1/TH2 and EN14594 2B.
The M-200 Series headtops are marked to EN12941 TH2/TH3 and EN14594 2B/3B.
The M-300 Series headtops are marked to EN12941 TH1/TH2/TH3 and EN14594 2B/3B.
The M-400 Series headtops are marked to EN12941 TH1/TH2/TH3 and EN14594 3B.
The M-206 and M-207 headtops with M-200 helmet shell are marked to EN812 (see
below).
The M-306 and M-307 headtops with M-300 helmet shell are marked to EN397 (see
below).
The M-406 and M-407 headtops with M-400 helmet shell are marked to EN397 (see
below).
Additional EN812 markings.
440 V a.c.
Additional EN397 markings.
LD
440 V a.c.
The M-925 visors are marked to EN166:1:BT:3:9
The M-927 visors are marked to EN166:1:BT:3
The M-Series visor surrounds are marked to EN166:3:9:BT
Where the markings on the visor and visor surround are different, the lower
classification should be taken.
Label inside the headtop with a date of manufacture (YYYYDDD e.g. 2009090 = 2009,
90th day)
Label inside the headtop: WARNING! Possible electrostatic hazard. The helmet and visor
must only be cleaned in a safe area.
K Packaging not suitable for food contact.
J Dispose in accordance with local regulations
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