TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the table below to help identify possible causes and corrective action for problems you may experience. There are no user serviceable parts inside
the 3M™ Ado™ PAPR Assembly. The motor/blower unit should not be opened to attempt repairs. Consult the 3M™ Ado™ PAPR Troubleshooting
Guide or contact 3M Technical Service to help identify additional possible causes and corrective actions for other problems you may experience.
Fault Probable Cause Possible Solutions
Bottom bar of battery indicator
ashes; battery alarm sounds
Low battery voltage. 1. Fully charge the battery pack.
2. Install a new, fully-charged 3M™ Ado™ PAPR Battery Pack.
No air ow, no alarm(s) 1. Battery contact on battery pack is
damaged.
2. Battery is completely discharged.
3. Damaged circuit board.
4. Damaged motor.
1. Check that the battery contact is not bent or broken.
2. Fully charge the battery pack.
3 and 4. Contact 3M™ Warranty and Repair.
Battery pack’s charge lasts less
than expected
1. Inadequate charging.
2. HE lter is loaded with particles,
making the motor run harder.
3. Chemical cartridge being used.
4. Motor blower is being used at high
elevations.
1. Check the lter-loading indicator.
2. Replace the HE lter & pre-lter as indicated, and examine the
spark arrestor.
3. Battery pack will normally have shorter run time with chemical
cartridge in place.
4. Consider 3M™ High Altitude Compensation Ado™ PAPR or an
alternative 3M™ PAPR.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
WARRANTY: In the event any 3M PSD product is found to be defective in material, workmanship, or not in conformation with any express warranty for a
specic purpose, 3M’s only obligation and your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to repair, replace or refund the purchase price of such parts
or products upon timely notication thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored, maintained and used in accordance with 3M’s written
instructions.
EXCLUSIONS TO WARRANTY: THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTY OF QUALITY, EXCEPT OF TITLE AND AGAINST PATENT INFRINGEMENT.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except as provided above, 3M shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental,
special or consequential, arising out of sale, use or misuse of 3M PSD products, or the user’s inability to use such products. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH
HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE.
NOTE: Because the motor/blower and battery charger of this 3M™ Ado™ PAPR Assembly may produce radio frequency energy, 3M is providing
the following information pursuant to FCC regulations. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
In United States, contact:
Website: www.3m.com/workersafety
Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630
For other 3M products:
1-800-3M-HELPS or 1-651-737-6501
RENSEIGNEMENTS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES
Aux États-Unis:
Internet: www.3m.com/workersafety
Assistance technique: 1800243-4630
Autres produits 3M :
1800364-3577 ou 1651737-6501
PARA MAYORES INFORMES
En Estados Unidos:
Sitio Web: www.3m.com/workersafety
Soporte técnico: 1-800-243-4630
Para otros productos 3M:
1-800-3M-HELPS o 1-651-737-6501
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