N– Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as
specified by the manufacturer.
O– Refer to User's Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these
respirators.
S– Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to User’s
Instructions before donning.
S-Special or Critical Use Instructions
These 3M™ Airline Adaptor and Regulating Kits are designed to provide those 3M™ Full Facepieces, which
are approved for use with it, a minimum continuous airflow of 4 cfm (115 lpm).
3M™ Supplied Air Hose and Pressure Requirements
W-3061 Kit, W-3062 Valve, W-3253 Assembly
3M™ Compressed Air Hoses and Approved Lengths
W-9435 Hose Length Supply Pressure (psig) Supply Pressure (kg/cm
2
)
25 ft (7.62 m) 15 – 25 1.05 – 1.76
50 ft (15.24 m) 18 – 25 1.27 – 1.76
100 ft (30.48 m) 19 – 30 1.34 – 2.11
200 ft (60.96 m) 25 – 40 1.76 – 2.81
300 ft (91.44 m) 25 – 55 1.76 – 3.87
W-3197 Kit, W-3195 Valve, W-3255 Assembly
3M™ Compressed Air Hoses and Approved Lengths
W-3020 Hose Length Supply Pressure (psig) Supply Pressure (kg/cm
2
)
25 ft (7.62 m) 7 – 11 0.5 – 0.77
50 ft (15.24 m) 7 – 11 0.5 – 0.77
100 ft (30.48 m) 7 – 12 0.5 – 0.84
Compressor Volume
Requirements: Approx. 9 CFM (255 lpm) per valve.
Combining 3M™ Supplied Air Hoses
3M™ Supplied Air Respirator System approvals allow you to combine two or three 100-foot length W-9435,
W-9435SS (stainless steel) , or W-9445 hoses for each positive pressure respirator. You may not combine 25
or 50-foot lengths of the W-9435, W-9435SS, or W-9445 hoses.
The W-3020 hose can only be used in single lengths of 25, 50, or 100 feet (7.62, 15.24, or 30.48 meters). No
connections are allowed.
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