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TROUBLESHOOTING 
 

Problem 

Possible Cause 

Corrective Action 

You smell or taste contaminants 
or an irritation occurs. 
 

Misuse, improper assembly or 
malfunction of equipment. 
 

Leave work area immediately  
and contact your supervisor. 
Do not use the PAPR until the  
cause is identified and corrected. 
 

Blower does not run when switch 
is depressed 
 

Battery is discharged 
 
Faulty power switch 
 
Faulty motor 
 

Recharge 14-16 hours 
 
Replace battery pack 
 
Replace motor/blower 

Battery does not accept charge, 
but PAPR unit runs when 
plugged into charger. 

Faulty battery connection or 
terminals dirty/damaged. 

Check that battery terminals are 
clean and battery is properly 
attached and locked into the 
PAPR housing. 

PAPR fails airflow test 

Clogged filter 
 
Battery needs charging 
 
Battery does not hold charge 
 
Breathing tube blocked 
 

Replace filter 
 
Charge battery 
 
Replace battery 
 
Locate and remove restriction 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Air-Mate PAPR 231-01-30

Page 1: ...1 01 30 and Air Mate PAPR Unit 520 03 63R01 Keep these User Instructions for reference This product helps protect against certain airborne particles 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 ...

Page 2: ...S 7 NIOSH Approved System Configurations 9 ASSEMBLY 10 Breathing Tube 10 Battery Installation 10 Battery Charging 10 Filter and Filter Gasket 11 INSPECTION 12 USER PERFORMANCE CHECK 12 DONNING THE PAPR 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 CLEANING AND STORAGE 15 Cleaning 15 Storage 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 IMPORTANT NOTICE 17 FOR MORE INFORMATION 17 If final printed User Instruction ends up in a booklet form...

Page 3: ...ctions or on the NIOSH approval label for this respirator Do not attempt to repair or modify any component of the system except as described in these User Instructions Failure to do so may adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death Failure to conduct an inspection and complete all necessary repairs before use may adversely affect respirator performance and result in si...

Page 4: ... death USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Important Before use the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions Keep these User Instructions for reference Use For Respiratory protection against certain airborne particulate contaminants including dusts fumes mists radionuclides and asbestos Do Not Use For Protection from gases or vapors Oxygen deficient atmospheres Contaminant concentratio...

Page 5: ...instructions contained in these User Instructions and other applicable User Instructions Each person using this respirator must read and understand the information in these User Instructions before use Use of these respirators by untrained or unqualified persons or use that is not in accordance with these User Instructions may adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death...

Page 6: ...aluated as an ignition source in flammable or explosive atmospheres by MSHA NIOSH J Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death L Follow the manufacturer s User s Instructions for changing cartridges canister and or filters M All approved respirators shall be selected fitted used and maintained in accordance with MSHA OSHA and other applicable regulations N Ne...

Page 7: ...adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death 3M Components and Replacement Parts Product Number Description 231 01 30 Air Mate PAPR Assembly includes PAPR unit battery filter belt and airflow indicator 520 03 63R01 Air Mate PAPR Unit does not include battery pack belt and airflow indicator Fig 1 007 00 15R01 Battery Pack 451 02 01R01 High Efficiency Filter includes gaske...

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Page 9: ...nlet cover and breathing tube in accordance with the following table to form a complete NIOSH approved respirator system 3M TM Headpiece 3M Breathing Tube Current BE 10 Series Hoods Formerly R Series Hoods Current Formerly BE 10 3 522 01 11R03 BE 224 Polyurethane 38 inch 008 00 14R01 Polyurethane 38 inch BE 10 20 522 01 11R20 BE 10L 20 522 02 17R03 Current BE 12 Series Head Covers Formerly R Serie...

Page 10: ... with arrows pointing in towards the battery 6 Snap the back cover into place Fig 2 Battery Charging A completely exhausted battery pack should be charged for 16 to 24 hours To use the 3M smart battery charger place the charging station horizontally on a flat surface and plug the station AC power cord into a regulated 120v 60Hz outlet The green LED light will turn on Insert the charging lead into ...

Page 11: ...ge Battery capacity can be checked by running the PAPR motor blower unit for eight hours and checking that airflow is maintained at six CFM or greater Several charge run down cycles may restore battery capacity Do not charge multiple battery packs in an enclosed cabinet without ventilation To properly dispose of the battery pack follow local solid waste disposal regulations or call the RBRC Batter...

Page 12: ...ked or worn 8 Bend the breathing tube to verify that it is flexible 9 Successfully complete the applicable User Performance Check USER PERFORMANCE CHECK Failure to pass a user performance check and complete all necessary repairs before use may adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death 1 Ensure that the breathing tube is connected to the PAPR unit Hold the free end of ...

Page 13: ...ator headpiece in accordance with the User Instructions provided with the respirator headpiece 3 Place the belt with PAPR assembly around the waist and snap the buckle closed Adjust the belt as needed for a comfortable and secure fit 4 Press the power switch to turn the system on and verify that air is flowing to the headpiece 5 Don the respirator headpiece then enter the contaminated area ...

Page 14: ...ses or stops Any part of the system becomes damaged Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops Breathing becomes difficult 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 Do not ex...

Page 15: ...mild cleaning solution 2 Do not immerse the PAPR blower unit battery pack or smart battery charger 3 Properly dispose of used filters Do not attempt to clean the filters Dispose of the filter according to applicable regulations 4 Disconnect breathing tube from the headpiece and PAPR unit Flush breathing tube with mild cleaning solution and soak as necessary Flush with clean water and let drain unt...

Page 16: ...tery is discharged Faulty power switch Faulty motor Recharge 14 16 hours Replace battery pack Replace motor blower Battery does not accept charge but PAPR unit runs when plugged into charger Faulty battery connection or terminals dirty damaged Check that battery terminals are clean and battery is properly attached and locked into the PAPR housing PAPR fails airflow test Clogged filter Battery need...

Page 17: ...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 OH ESD products or the user s inability to use such products THE...

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