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W-3217
Waist belt, decontaminable 54 in x 1.5 in
520-02-23
Waist belt, decontaminable 50 in x 2 in
GVP-117
Waist belt, decontaminable 50 in x 2 in
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Low pressure connector (no belt)
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W-3036
Spare parts kit-includes item 3, 4, 5
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Fig. 5 : V-400
3M™ V-Series Air Control Devices – optional parts not shown
- Adapter V-199 for approved BT series breathing tubes
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use of equipment described in these User Instructions must be in accordance with applicable health and safety standards, respirator
selection tables contained in such publications as ANSI Z88.2, CSA Standard Z94.4, or pursuant to the recommendations of an industrial
hygienist. Before occupational use of these respirators, a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the
requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 such as training, fit testing, medical evaluation, and applicable OSHA substance specific standards.
In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate.
Each person using this respirator must read and understand the information in these User Instructions before use. Use of this respirator by
untrained or unqualified persons, or use not in accordance with these User Instructions may adversely affect product performance and result
in sickness or death.
Do not use if any parts are missing or damaged.
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 the respirator that you are using. Failure to do so may adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
Use of this respirator in atmospheres for which it is not NIOSH certifi ed or designed may result in sickness or death. Do not wear this
respirator where:
– Atmospheres are oxygen defi cient.
– Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
– Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Heath (IDLH).
– Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration (MUC) determined using the assigned protection factor (APF)
recommended for the applicable headgear or the APF mandated by specific government standards, whichever is lower. Refer to the User
instructions provided with the applicable headgear.
Contaminants that are dangerous to your health include those that you may not be able to see or smell. Leave the contaminated area
immediately if any of the following conditions occur. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
– Any part of the system becomes damaged.
– Airfl ow into the respirator decreases or stops.
– Breathing becomes diffi cult.
– 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.
Never alter or modify this assembly.
Air supply piping, fi ttings, and compressors must have the capacity to deliver suffi cient air volume (6 to 15 cfm, 170 to 425 lpm) to operate
the air control device at the recommended pressure.
V-100, V-200, and V-300
To use these 3M air control devices with approved 3M headgear, breathing tube and supplied air hose proceed as follows:
1. Connect one end of the breathing tube to the selected headgear. (Follow the directions in the specifi c headgear User Instructions.)
Note: If the H-115 Breathing Tube Assembly is used, the tube length may be trimmed to suit the user. Trim only the end that will be
connected to the headgear. The tube must not be adjusted to a length less than 12 inches (30.5 cm).
2. Connect the breathing tube to the air control device. Connect the threaded end of the breathing tube to the threaded outlet on the air control
device by screwing the two units together.
Note: If using a BT series breathing tube, first screw the 3M™ V-199 adapter into the outlet port of the air control device. Position the breathing
tube so that the two locking studs are aligned with the openings of the two L-shaped slots on the adapter outlet. Press in straight and twist so
that the locking studs are engaged at the end of the L-shaped slots (Fig. 6).
3. Adjust and buckle the waist belt with air control device comfortably around your waist.
4. Connect the supplied air hose to the air supply and the 3M™ air control device. Adjust the air pressure to within the acceptable range
for the appropriate air control device, hose, and headgear. See the Special or Critical Use Instructions section of this User Instruction for
acceptable air pressure ranges.
5. Don the headgear and adjust for maximum comfort in a non-contaminated area per the specifi c headgear User Instructions.
6. Adjust the airfl ow for maximum comfort by rotating the control knob on the air control device.
7. Recheck the air pressure setting to ensure it is still in the acceptable range.
V-400
To use this 3M air control device with approved 3M headgear, breathing tube and supplied air hose proceed as follows:
1. Connect one end of the breathing tube to the selected headgear. (Follow the directions in the specifi c headgear
User's Instructions.)
Note: If the H-115 Breathing Tube Assembly is used, the tube length may be trimmed to suit the user. Trim only the end
that will be connected to the headgear. The tube must not be adjusted to a length less than 12 inches (30.5 cm).
2. Connect the breathing tube to the air control device. Connect the threaded end of the breathing tube to the threaded
outlet on the air control device by screwing the two units together.
Note: If using a BT series breathing tube, first screw the 3M™ V-199 adapter into the outlet port of the air control
device. Position the breathing tube so that the two locking studs are aligned with the openings of the two L-shaped
slots on the adapter outlet. Press in straight and twist so that the locking studs are engaged at the end of the
L-shaped slots (Fig. 6).
3. Adjust and buckle the waist belt with low pressure connector assembly comfortably around your waist.
4. Connect the supplied air hose W-3020 between the air pump and the 3M™ Low Pressure Connector Assembly.
Adjust the pressure to within the acceptable range as per the Special or Critical Use Instructions Pressure section of
this User Instructions.
5. Don the headgear and adjust for maximum comfort in a non-contaminated area per the specifi c headgear User
Instructions.
6. Recheck the air pressure setting to ensure it is still in the acceptable range.
CLEANING, INSPECTION AND STORAGE
These air control devices have no moving parts except the control knob, so there is little to wear out. If proper fi ltration of compressed air is
maintained, the muffler will stay clean and maintain its acoustic efficiency.
Additional maintenance and care of respirators should be followed per ANSI Standard Z88.2-1992, Practices for Respiratory Protection. In
Canada, follow CSA Standard Z94.4 or the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction in your region.
Cleaning
Waist Belt (W-2963) and Decontaminable Waist Belts (W-3217, 520-02-23, and GVP-117)
The waist belt may be hand laundered with a mild detergent, a clean rinse and air-drying.
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WARNING
Fig. 6: V-199 Adapter
V-100
DUE TO THE NEED FOR INSTRUMENTATION TO CALIBRATE FOR PROPER AIRFLOW, THE VORTEX AIR COOLER IS TO BE DISASSEMBLED ONLY
TO THE EXTENT SHOWN IN FIG. 2. DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE THE SET SCREWS IN THE CONTROL KNOB (ITEM 13) BECAUSE OF CRITICAL
POSITIONING OF THE VALVE AND THE NEED TO USE INSTRUMENTATION FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE AIRFLOW. RETURN TO THE FACTORY
FOR REPAIR IF THE CONTROL KNOB COMES OFF.
To clean the tube assembly, simply fl ush with soap and water followed with a water rinse. Do not insert a brush in the tube.
It is important to keep the slots of the generator (item 6) clean.
Over tightening of the turbine cap (item 3) on re-assembly can cause the generator slots to restrict, thereby reducing airfl ow.
To replace the acoustic foam pad (item 11) proceed as follows:
– Remove the machine screw (item 7) and slide off the body tube (item 12) from the vortex air cooler with a slight twisting motion.
– Remove the acoustic foam pad (item 11).
– Position one end of new acoustic foam pad halfway between the exhaust holes and wrap it around the 3M™ Scotchmate™ strips. Make sure
that the ends of the acoustic foam pad do not overlap, but rather form a snug butt fit.
– Holding the acoustic foam pad in place with two fi ngers of one hand, use the other hand to carefully slide the body tube over acoustic foam
and the tube assembly with a slight twisting motion. Apply a small amount of medium strength thread locker to the machine screw. Secure the
body tube with the machine screw.
V-200
DUE TO THE NEED FOR INSTRUMENTATION TO CALIBRATE FOR PROPER AIRFLOW, THE VORTEMP™ HEATING TUBE IS TO BE DISASSEMBLED
ONLY TO THE EXTENT SHOWN IN FIG. 3. DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE THE SET SCREWS IN THE TUBE ASSEMBLY (ITEM 7) BECAUSE OF CRITICAL
POSITIONING OF THE VALVE AND THE NEED TO USE INSTRUMENTATION FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE AIRFLOW. RETURN TO THE FACTORY
FOR REPAIR.
To clean the tube assembly, simply fl ush with soap and water followed with a water rinse. Do not insert a brush in the tube.
It is important to keep the slots of the generator (item 10) clean.
Over tightening of the turbine cap (item 13) on reassembly can cause the generator slots to restrict, thereby reducing airfl ow.
V-300 and V-400
Daily cleaning should be performed on the exterior of the air control device. Blow clean with compressed air.
After extended use, the two disks (item 5, Fig. 4 and 5) inside of the low pressure adapter may become dirty from contaminants in the
compressed air supply. They may be replaced by removing the retaining ring with the proper tool.
Storage
All 3M air control devices should be stored at ambient temperature in a dry environment that is protected against atmospheric contaminants.
DISPOSAL
3M™ V-Series Air Control Devices can be disposed of as normal waste or scrap metal unless contaminated with a hazardous material as a result
of use. If contaminated, the air control device must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Chart V-100 and V-200
Symptom
Possible Causes
Vortex freezes up.
Excessive water in compressor air line.
Inadequate airfl ow.
Not enough air pressure.
Inadequate warming or cooling.
Dirty on inside.
Compressed airline pipe too small.
Compressor has insuffi cient capacity.
Incoming air temperature too high or too low.
Too much warming or cooling.
Control knob not adjusted.
Air pressure too high.
Excessive airfl ow to headgear.
Air pressure too high.
Troubleshooting Chart V-300
Symptom
Possible Causes
Inadequate airfl ow.
Compressor fi lters plugged.
Muffl er plugged with oil.
Air pressure too low.
F&R panel fi lter plugged.
Kink in air hose.
Control knob won't turn.
Valve mechanism dirty.
No airfl ow.
Compressor off.
F&R panel valve closed.
F&R panel closed.
Compressed air hose not connected.
Troubleshooting Chart V-400
Symptom
Possible Causes
Inadequate airfl ow.
Compressor fi lters plugged.
Muffl er plugged with oil.
Air pressure too low.
F&R panel fi lter plugged.
Kink in air hose.
No airfl ow.
Compressor off.
F&R panel valve closed.
F&R panel closed.
Compressed air hose not connected.
Remedy
Add air drier to compressor.
Increase air pressure within appropriate pressure
schedule in this User Instruction.
Clean and provide adequate fi ltration of supplied air.
Increase airline pipe size.
Use larger compressor.
Check compressor for overheating.
Insulate or move any hoses or pipes, which are heating up
due to ambient conditions.
Adjust control knob.
Lower air pressure within appropriate pressure schedule
in this User Instruction.
Lower air pressure within appropriate pressure schedule
in this User Instruction.
Remedy
Change fi lters.
Replace muffl er discs.
Increase air pressure within appropriate pressure
schedule in this User Instruction.
Change fi lter.
Straighten hose out and inspect for damage.
Clean with blast of air.
Turn compressor on.
Open F&R panel valve.
Open F&R panel regulator.
Connect compressed air hose.
Remedy
Change fi lters.
Replace muffl er discs.
Increase air.
Change fi lter.
Straighten hose out.
Turn compressor on.
Open F&R panel valve.
Open F&R panel regulator.
Connect compressed air hose.
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