GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Intended Use
The 3M™ V-Series Air Control Devices are designed to be used with certain 3M headgear, breathing tube and supplied air hose to form a
complete NIOSH approved respiratory system.
3M headgear (respiratory inlet covering) may include a tight fi tting facepiece, loose fi tting facepiece, hood, helmet or some combination of these
that serves as a respiratory protective covering for the nose and mouth area. Refer to the enclosed 3M™ V-Series Air Control Device NIOSH
approval label for approved system configurations.
List of Warnings and Cautions within these
User Instructions
This product helps protect against certain airborne contaminants.
Misuse may result in sickness or death.
The length of compressed air hose W-3020 used depends on the specifi cations of the low-pressure air pump utilized. Some pumps specify
a minimum of 50 or 100 feet of hose to allow adequate cooling of the air heated by the pump's mechanism. Read the pump’s instructions
thoroughly before selecting the compressed air hose W-3020 length that will be used. NO PUMP IS TO BE USED WHICH COULD CAUSE AIR
HOTTER THAN 160ºF (71ºC) TO ENTER THE COMPRESSED AIR HOSE W-3020. Air hotter than 160ºF (71ºC) will cause the hose to degrade,
which would adversely affect respirator performance and
may result in sickness or death.
To meet the NIOSH requirement in 42 CFR 84, subpart 84.150 for minimum and maximum airfl ow (6 to 15 scfm, 170 to 425 lpm), the air
control devices approved for use with 3M headgear must be operated within the supply pressure ranges and hose lengths stated in the
Special or Critical Use Instructions. Failure to do so may adversely affect respirator performance and
result in sickness or death.
You must comply with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.134, which states that, “Airline couplings shall be incompatible with outlets for other gas
systems to prevent inadvertent servicing of airline respirators with nonrespirable gases or oxygen.” In Canada, refer to the requirements of
CSA Standard Z180.1 or the authority having jurisdiction in your region.
Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
Your employer must provide breathing air that meets at least the requirements of the specifi cation for Grade D breathing air, as described in
the Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification G-7.1-1997 in the United States. In Canada, refer to CSA Standard Z180.1, table
for the quality of compressed breathing air.
Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
The line pressure must be kept within safe limits, 125 psig (8.75 kg/cm
2
) maximum. Dirt, oil and water, unless trapped or fi ltered out, may
continue downstream in concentrated form and adversely affect the performance of the respirator and
result in sickness or death.
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 Z88.2-1992, 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 approved 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 scfm, 170 to 425 lpm) to operate
the air control device at the recommended pressure.
USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
IMPORTANT
Before use, the wearer must read and understand these
User Instructions
. Keep these
User Instructions
for reference.
General Description
The 3M Air Control Valve Assemblies are designed to be used with approved 3M headgear (respiratory inlet covering), breathing tube and
supplied air hose to form a complete NIOSH approved Type C or CE supplied air system.
3M™ Vortex Cooling Assembly V-100
The 3M™ Vortex Cooling Assembly is designed to provide those 3M headgear which are approved for use with it, a continuous airfl ow ranging
between 6 and 15 cfm (170 to 425 lpm). This air control device also provides the ability to cool the compressed air supply by as much as 50ºF
(28ºC). The device cools the air as supplied by the compressed air source – not the ambient air. The control knob may be adjusted manually
between upper and lower limits to suit the cooling comfort requirements of the user.
3M™ Vortemp™ Heating Assembly V-200
The 3M™ Vortemp™ Heating Assembly is designed to provide those 3M headgear which are approved for use with it, a continuous airfl ow
ranging between 6 and 15 cfm (170 to 425 lpm). This air control device also provides the ability to warm the compressed air supply by as much
as 50ºF (28ºC). The device warms the air as supplied by the compressed air source – not the ambient air. The control knob is set manually
between upper and lower limits to suit the warming comfort requirements of the user.
3M™ Air Regulating Valve Assembly V-300
The 3M™ Air Regulating Valve Assembly is designed to provide those 3M headgear which are approved for use with it, a continuous airfl ow
ranging between 6 and 15 cfm (170 to 425 lpm). The control knob (airflow) is set manually between upper and lower limits to suit the comfort
requirements of the user.
3M™ Low Pressure Connector Assembly V-400
The 3M™ Low Pressure Connector Assembly is designed to provide those 3M headgear which are approved for use with it, a continuous airfl ow
ranging between 6 and 15 cfm (170 to 425 lpm). When used as part of an approved system with the 3M™ Supplied Air Hose W-3020, the V-400
will provide airflow within the specified range when the air pressure at the point of connection for the hose is between 4 and 15 psig (0.28 to
1.05 kg/cm
2
), dependent on hose length.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
A– Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B– Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C– Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
D– Air-line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D
or higher quality.
E– Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specifi ed in the
User’s Instructions
.
J– Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
M– All approved respirators shall be selected, fi tted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
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WARNING
V-Series Air Control Devices
User Instructions for 3M™ Vortex Cooling Assembly V-100, 3M™
Vortemp™ Heating Assembly V-200, 3M™ Air Regulating Valve Assembly
V-300 and 3M™ Low Pressure Connector Assembly V-400.
IMPORTANT:
Keep these
User Instructions
for reference
N– Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the confi guration as specifi ed 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 specifi c use limitations apply. Refer to
User’s Instructions
before donning.
S- Special or Critical Use Instructions
Each 3M™ V-Series Air Control Device Assembly includes an air regulating device or connector with a quick disconnect plug, a belt clip, and
a belt. The W-2963 cotton fiber belt may be adjusted to accommodate waist sizes between 25 and 42 inches (64 and 107 centimeters). The
W-3217, 520-02-23 and GVP-117 belts may accommodate waist sizes up to 50 inches (127 centimeters).
Air Control Device
Quick Disconnect Plug Type
V-100
Industrial Interchange, 1/4” MPT, 1/4” Body Size, Steel
V-200
Industrial Interchange, 1/4” MPT, 1/4” Body Size, Steel
V-300
Industrial Interchange, 1/4” MPT, 1/4” Body Size, Steel
V-400
Industrial Interchange, 1/4” MPT, 3/8” Body Size, Steel
3M™ Supplied Air Hose and Pressure Requirements
All approved 3M headgear except: L-501, L-503, L-505, L-701, L-703, L-705, L-901 and L-905.
3M™ Supplied Air Respirator System approvals allow you to combine up to three W-9435 or W-9445 hoses (25, 50, 100 feet or 7.6, 15.2, 30.5 meters)
in any combination not to exceed 300 feet (91.4 meters). Refer to Table 1 for the supply air pressure requirements for all 3M approved headgear
except those listed above.
For all 3M headgear, the W-3020 and W-2929 (coiled) hoses can only be used in single lengths of 25, 50, or 100 feet (7.62, 15.2, or 30.5 meters). No
connections are allowed.
Table 1: Pressure Schedule Table for 3M™ V-Series Air Control Devices
(All approved 3M headgear except L-501, L-503, L-505, L-701, L-703, L-705, L-901, L-905)
Air Control
Device
High Pressure Hoses
W-9435 and W-9445
(3/8” ID)
High Pressure Hose
W-2929 (Coiled, 3/8" ID)
Low Pressure Hose W-3020
(1/2" ID)
Supply Pressure Range
V-100
25 - 100 ft
(7.6 - 30.5 meters)
25, 50 or 100 ft
(7.6, 15.2, 30.5 m)
N/A
62 - 72 psig
(4.4 - 5.0 kg/cm
2
)
125 - 200 ft
(38.1 - 61.0 meters)
N/A
N/A
69 - 82 psig
(4.9 - 5.7 kg/cm
2
)
225 - 300 ft
(68.6 – 91.4 meters)
N/A
N/A
75 - 91 psig
(5.3 - 6.4 kg/cm
2
)
V-200
25 - 100 ft
(7.6 - 30.5 meters)
25, 50 or 100 ft
(7.6 – 30.5 meters)
N/A
64 - 68 psig
(4.5 - 4.8 kg/cm
2
)
125 - 200 ft
(38.1 – 61.0 meters)
N/A
N/A
71 - 78 psig
(5.0 - 5.5 kg/cm
2
)
225 - 300 ft
(68.6 – 91.4 meters)
N/A
N/A
77 - 88 psig
(5.4 - 6.2 kg/cm
2
)
V-300
25 - 100 ft
(7.6 – 30.5 meters)
25, 50 or 100 ft
(7.6, 15.2, 30.5 m)
N/A
30 - 35 psig
(2.1 - 2.5 kg/cm
2
)
125 - 200 ft
(38.1 – 61.0 meters)
N/A
N/A
33 - 50 psig
(2.3 - 3.5 kg/cm
2
)
225 - 300 ft
(68.6 – 91.4 meters)
N/A
N/A
38 - 63 psig
(2.7 - 4.4 kg/cm
2
)
V-400
N/A
N/A
25 ft (7.6 m)
6 - 11 psig
(0.4 - 0.8 kg/cm
2
)
N/A
N/A
50 ft (15.2 m)
7 - 13 psig
(0.5 - 0.9 kg/cm
2
)
N/A
N/A
100 ft (30.5 m)
8 - 15 psig
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm
2
)
3M headgear: L-501, L-503, L-505, L-701, L-703, L-705, L-901 and L-905
3M™ Supplied Air Respirator System approvals allow you to combine up to three 100-foot lengths of W-9435 or W-9445 hoses. The total
combined hose length not to exceed 300 feet (91.4 meters). You may not combine 25 or 50-foot (7.6 or 15.2 meter) lengths of W-9435 and
W-9445 hoses. Refer to Table 2 for the supply air pressure requirements for these approved headgear.
For all 3M headgear, the W-3020 and W-2929 (coiled) hoses can only be used in single lengths of 25, 50, or 100 feet (7.6, 15.24, or 30.5
meters). No connections are allowed.
Table 2: Pressure Schedule Table for 3M™ V-Series Air Control Devices Used With 3M Headgear L-501, L-503, L-505, L-701, L-703,
L-705, L-901, L-905
Air Control
Device
High Pressure Hoses
W-9435 and W-9445
(3/8” ID)
High Pressure Hose
W-2929
(Coiled, 3/8” ID)
Low Pressure Hose
W-3020
(1/2” ID)
Supply Pressure Range
V-100
25 ft (7.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
N/A
60-65 psig
(4.2-4.6 kg/cm
2
)
50 ft (15.2 m)
50 ft (15.2 m)
N/A
65-70 psig
(4.6-4.9 kg/cm
2
)
100 ft (30.5 m)
100 ft (30.5 m)
N/A
70-75 psig
(4.9-5.3 kg/cm
2
)
200 ft (60.9 m)
N/A
N/A
80-85 psig
(5.6-6.0 kg/cm
2
)
300 ft (91.4 m)
N/A
N/A
85-90 psig
(6.0-6.3 kg/cm
2
)
V-200
25 ft (7.6 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)
N/A
60-65 psig
(4.2-4.6 kg/cm
2
)
50 ft (15.2 m)
N/A
N/A
60-68 psig
(4.2-4.8 kg/cm
2
)
100 ft (30.5 m)
N/A
N/A
70-72 psig
(4.9-5.1 kg/cm
2
)
200 ft (60.9 m)
N/A
N/A
75-80 psig
(5.3-5.6 kg/cm
2
)
300 ft (91.4 m)
N/A
N/A
85-90 psig
(6.0-6.3 kg/cm
2
)
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