System Description - 3M Versaflo S Series Manual

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with the 3M™ Versaflo™
S-Series Headtop Reference leaflet where you will find information on:
• Approved combinations of Air Delivery Units (Powered Air Turbos or
Regulators)
• Spare parts
• Accessories
Refer to the user instructions for the 3M™ Versaflo™ Premium S-Series
Hood and Helmet Adapter Assembly S-960 if using this in combination with
the S-Series Headtop.
UNPACKING
Your 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series Headtop pack should contain:
a) S-133S Headtop or S-133L Headtop or S-333SG Headtop or S-333LG
Headtop or S-433S Headtop or S-433L Headtop or S-533S Headtop or
S-533L Headtop or *S-655 Headtop or *S-657 Headtop or *S-757 Headtop
or *S-855E Headtop
* Including hood, premium head suspension, airflow adjustment cover, size
reducing comfort pad and peel-off visor cover.
b) User Instructions
c) Reference Leaflets
WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS
^ Particular attention should be given to warning statements where
indicated.
^ 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).

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series headtops are designed to be used with an
approved Air Delivery Unit (see Reference Leaflet) to provide respiratory
protection.
These products meet the requirements of EN 12941:1998+A2:2008
(Respiratory protective devices – Powered filtering devices) and EN
14594:2018 (Respiratory protective devices – Continuous flow compressed
air line breathing apparatus).
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. For the premium head suspension products, the air
flow direction can be adjusted to direct air down the side of the head.
Headtops within the S-Series range can also offer face, hair or shoulder
protection.
APPROVALS
These products are type approved and audited annually by BSI Group, The
Netherlands B.V. Say Building, John M. Keynesplein 9, 1066 EP
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Notified Body No. 2797. These products
meet the requirements of European Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
GB Only: These products are type approved and audited annually by BSI
Assurance UK Ltd, Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes,
MK5 8PP, UK, Approved Body No. 0086.
These products meet the requirements of Regulation 2016/425 on personal
protective equipment, as amended to apply in GB.
The applicable legislation can be determined by reviewing the Certificate
and Declaration of Conformity at www.3m.com/Respiratory/certs.
Products are temperature conditioned in original packaging, to meet the
requirements of EN 14594:2018.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Use this respirator system strictly in accordance with all instructions:
• contained in this booklet
• accompanying other components of the system (e.g. 3M S-Series
Reference Leaflet, Air Delivery Unit User Instructions).
Refer to Technical Specification section for limitations relating to protection
factors. Do not use in concentrations of contaminant requiring a greater
protection factor stated in these user instructions.
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.
This product is for occupational use only.
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.
Do not use oxygen or oxygen-enriched air.
^ Do not use around heat, flames, or sparks. Select and wear
appropriate protection when exposed to sparks and/or flames.
In case of intended use in explosive atmospheres, contact 3M Technical
Service.
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. (S-100, S-300, S-400 and S-500
series)
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.
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.
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.
MARKING
For Air Delivery Unit marking please see appropriate User Instruction.
The S-Series headtops are marked to EN 12941:1998+A2:2008 TH3 and
EN 14594:2018 3A.
The visors are marked to EN166:2:F:3
= Date of Manufacture (DD/MM/YY)
{
= Packaging not suitable for food contact.
K
= Maximum Relative Humidity
,
= Temperature Range
\
= Name and address of Legal Manufacturer
:
= Contact Address
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Check that you have the appropriate size headtop for your head size - see
Table 1 for guidance. Select the headtop that fits most comfortably
depending on your facial size and shape. A size reducing comfort pad may
be required with the premium head suspension to reduce the circumference
around the head or to improve fit on the brow or top of the head - see Table
2 for guidance.
Assembly and Adjustment.
The headtop should be adjusted to give the best face seal and field of
vision.
• Remove any protective film from the visor
• S-100, S-300, S-400 and S-500 series
- Adjust the integrated head suspension as shown in Fig 1.
• S-600, S-700 and S-800 series
- Adjust the premium head suspension as shown in Fig 2.
- If required, fit the size reducing comfort pad as shown in Figs 3 - 6.
- Remove the standard comfort pad by removing from the attachment points
on the suspension.
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