3M Speedglas 9100 FX-Air, User Instructions

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WARNING
This welding and respiratory protection system helps protect against certain welding hazards and airborne
contaminants and must be used only by qualifi ed persons trained in its use and maintenance and only in strict
accordance with the
User Instructions, which accompanies each system, and all applicable local regulations.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in serious bodily injury, 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.
FOREWORD
Contact Information
Read all instructions and warnings before using. Keep these User Instructions for reference. If you have questions
regarding these products; contact 3M Technical Service.
In United States In Canada
Website: 3M.com/PPESafety Website: 3M.com/PPESafety
Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630 Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
These User Instructions are applicable to the 3M ™ Speedglas ™ Welding Helmet 9100 Air and 3M ™ Speedglas ™
Welding Helmet 9100 FX-Air. The 3M ™ Speedglas ™ Headgear Assemblies 9100 Air and 3M ™ Speedglas ™ Headgear
Assemblies 9100 FX-Air are classifi ed as a loose fi tting facepiece respirator and have an Assigned Protection
Factor (APF) of 25 which means that the respirator may be used in environments of up to 25 times the applicable
Occupational Exposure Limit.
The 3M
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Speedglas
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Welding Helmets 9100 Air and 9100 FX-Air with auto-darkening fi lters (ADFs) are designed
to help protect the wearer’s eyes from harmful radiation including visible light, ultra-violet radiation (UV) and infrared
radiation (IR) resulting from certain arc, plasma and gas welding/cutting processes when used in accordance
with local regulations and these
User Instructions. Three sensors on the front of the auto-darkening fi lter (ADF)
react independently at the moment the welding arc is struck and cause the fi lter to darken automatically. The ADF
transitions back to the light shade after the welding arc has stopped. Two lithium batteries are used as the power
source. Protection from UV and IR is continuous, regardless of whether the ADF is in the light or the dark state due to
the protective purple lens coating known as a bandpass fi lter. In the event of battery or electronic failure, the welder
remains protected against UV and IR radiation equivalent to the darkest shade setting (shade 13).
The 3M ™ Speedglas ™ Welding Helmets 9100 FX-Air offer a clear polycarbonate lens that is ideal for precision weld
preparation under a variety of lighting conditions. The clear lens meets the high impact requirements of the ANSI
Z87.1-2010 and CSA Z94.3 requirements for high impact eye and face protection and provides limited protection
against certain fl ying particles. To use the clear lens, the user simply lifts up the spring-mounted welding shield,
which holds the (ADF) securely in a raised position for weld preparation. The spring-mounted welding shield must be
returned to the down position prior to welding.
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WARNING
Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants by
reducing airborne concentrations in the wearer’s breathing zone below the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL).
It is essential to follow all instructions and government regulations on the use of this product, which includes
wearing the complete respirator system during all times of exposure, in order for the product to help protect
the wearer.
Misuse of respirators may result in overexposure to contaminants and lead to sickness or
death . For proper use, see supervisor, refer to the product User Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A.
1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call 3M Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
Listing of Warnings within these User Instructions
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WARNING
• These products help 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.
• The 3M ™ Speedglas ™ Welding Helmets 9100 Air and 9100 FX-Air have passed the requirements of the
ANSI Z87.1-2010 and CSA Z94.3 for ignition resistance. However, under certain circumstances, these
products may support a fl ame. Users must evaluate hazards in the workplace and take appropriate
precautions for those hazards. 3M does not recommend the use of these products in areas where
contact with an open fl ame is possible.
Improper use may result in injury or death .
• 3M does not recommend use of the 3M ™ Speedglas ™ Welding Helmets 9100 Air and 9100 FX-Air with
facial hair that interferes with the faceseal. Users should be clean-shaven where the respirator’s faceseal
comes into contact with the user’s face.
Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the respirator
and may result in sickness or death.
• The 3M products meet the requirements of certain industrial eyewear standards. They do not provide
complete eye, or face protection from severe impact or penetration. These products are not a substitute for
good safety practices and engineering controls.
Misuse may result in serious injury . For proper use, see
supervisor, refer to the product User Instructions or contact 3M Technical Service.
• When exposed to eye and face hazards, wear additional eye and/or face protectors appropriate to the
hazard. ANSI Z87.1-2003, incorporated by reference in the OSHA Eye and Face Standard 29 CFR 1910.133,
suggests safety spectacles or goggles should be worn in conjunction with loose fi tting respirators if the
visor can be raised from the normal position during use.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
In Canada, users should follow CSA Z94.3 and/or the eyewear requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction in their region.
• Never modify or alter these respirator systems. Repair or replace parts only with approved 3M components.
Utilizing components other than those supplied by 3M may adversely affect respirator performance and
result in sickness or death.
• Do not remove this respirator while in the contaminated area. Always don and remove the respirators in a
clean environment. Failure to do so may expose the wearer to respiratory hazards and may result in
sickness and/or death.
• Before you enter a hazardous atmosphere wearing this respirator, you must inspect the respirator, and don
the respirator according to the instructions in section “ Operating Instructions ” of these User Instructions
and the User Instructions provided with the components of the system you are using. Failure to do so may
affect respirator performance and may result in sickness or death.
• This headgear must not be painted or cleaned with solvents. Any decals applied to the headgear must be
compatible with the surface material and known not to affect adversely the characteristics of the materials
used in the headgear.
Decals may affect the fl ammability characteristics of this headgear.
• Any headgear subjected to severe impact should be replaced.
• The SideWindows should be covered with the coverplates in situations when other welders are working
beside you and in situations where refl ected light can pass through the SideWindows.
• Should the 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto Darkening Filter (ADF) fail to switch to dark mode upon striking an arc, stop
welding immediately and inspect the ADF as described in these User Instructions . Continued use of an ADF that
fails to switch to the dark state may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss. If the problem cannot be
identifi ed and corrected, do not use the ADF; contact your supervisor, distributor or 3M for assistance.