3M Versaflo - English; Table of Contents

W WARNING
This product is part of a system that helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result
in sickness or death. For proper use, see supervisor, User Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630.
In Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
!!! IMPORTANT READ FIRST !!!
• Battery packs should be charged immediately and fully upon receipt.
• Read and understand the contents of these User Instructions prior to use, including all warnings and advisories.
• This system is for professional occupational use only.
• The lter loading indicator is for particulate only. It does not convey any information about gas and vapor service life.
• The 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 System is not designed or approved to meet intrinsic
safety standards.
CONTENTS
FOREWARD .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Contact Information.................................................................................................................................................................................1
System Description ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
List of Warnings within these User Instructions ........................................................................................................................................1
Denitions...............................................................................................................................................................................................2
LIMITATIONS OF USE ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................................................2
NIOSH – APPROVAL, CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 3
NIOSH Approval .......................................................................................................................................................................................3
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations .............................................................................................................................................................. 3
UNPACKING & BATTERY CHARGER SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Battery Charger Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................3
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION & ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................................................................4
High Efciency (HE) Particulate Filter, Chemical Cartridge/Filter, Prelter, Spark Arrestor and Filter Covers ...............................................4
Particulate Filter Loading .........................................................................................................................................................................4
Gas and Vapor Cartridge Service Life ......................................................................................................................................................4
Prelter/Spark Arrestor ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Filter Covers ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Install and remove HE lter, lter/cartridge, prelter, spark arrestor and cover ......................................................................................... 5
BATTERY PACK CHARGING & INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................6
Charge the battery pack ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Battery Pack Charge Status .....................................................................................................................................................................7
Install and Remove the 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 Battery Packs ...........................................................7
BELT AND BACKPACK ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
Belt ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Backpack ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
BREATHING TUBE ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
HEADGEAR ...................................................................................................................................................................................................9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
On, Off and Airow Selection ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Power 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 on ......................................................................................................9
Select airow .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Power 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 off ...................................................................................................... 9
Display Sleep Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
Battery Charge Status Indicator and Low Battery Alarm.........................................................................................................................10
Filter Load Indicator and Low Flow Alarm ..............................................................................................................................................10
INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
PAPR system .........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Filter/cartridge ......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Battery pack .........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Breathing tube ......................................................................................................................................................................................11
Headgear ..............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Airow check ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Low ow alarm check ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
ENTERING AND EXITING THE CONTAMINATED AREA ...................................................................................................................................12
CLEANING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL .........................................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Storage ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Battery Pack Maintenance and Storage ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
COMPONENTS, ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ......................................................................................................................... 15
RELATED USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................15
IMPORTANT NOTICE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................................................16
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ............................................................................................................................................................................16
FCC COMPLIANCE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
FOR MORE INFORMATION/RENSEIGNEMENTS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES/PARA MAYORES INFORMES/PARA MAIS INFORMAÇÕES ........................16