3M Speedglas 9100 MP, Manual

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3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 MP Welding & Safety Helmet
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with other
relevant user instructions for 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100
Series Welding Filters, 3M™ Air Delivery Units and
reference leaflets where you will find information on
approved combinations of air delivery units, spare parts and
accessories.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Speedglas 9100 MP Welding Helmet help protect the
wearer‘s eyes and face from sparks/spatter, harmful ultra-
violet radiation (UV) and infra-red radiation (IR) resulting
from certain arc/ gas welding processes. The Speedglas
9100 MP Welding Helmet also provides head protection.
The product is designed to be used only with Speedglas
9100 Series Welding Filters and protection plates. The
Speedglas 9100 MP Welding Helmet also protects against
certain airborne contaminants together with an approved air
delivery unit.
WARNING
Proper selection, training, use and maintenance are
essential in order for the product to help protect the
wearer. Failure to follow all instructions on the use of
these protection products and/or failure to properly wear
the complete product during all periods of exposure may
adversely affect the wearer’s health, lead to severe or
life threatening illness, injury or permanent disability. For
suitability and proper use follow local regulations, refer to
all information supplied.
Particular attention should be given to warning
statements where indicated.
APPROVALS
The product meet the requirements of the European
Community Directive 89/686/EEC (Personal Protective
Equipment Directive) and is thus CE marked. The product
comply with the harmonized European Standards EN 175,
EN 166 and EN 397. Certification under Article 10, EC Type-
Examination has been issued by INSPEC International
Ltd (Notified body number 0194). The complete 3M™
Speedglas™ 9100 MP Respiratory Systems complies with
the harmonized standards EN 12941 and EN 14594.
Speedglas 9100 MP Welding Helmet with powered
air respirators or supplied air regulators units marked
CE0194 have had certification under Article 10, EC-Type
Examination and Article 11, EC Quality Control issued by
INSPEC international Ltd.
Speedglas 9100 MP Welding Helmet with powered air
respirators or supplied air regulators units marked CE0086
have had certification under Article 10, EC-Type Examination
and Article 11, EC Quality Control issued by BSI.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Only use with original 3M spare parts and accessories
listed in the reference leaflet and within the usage
conditions given in the Technical Specifications.
The use of substitute components, decals, paint or other
modifications not specified in these user instructions
might seriously impair protection and may invalidate
claims under the warranty or cause the product to
be noncompliant with protection classifications and
approvals.
Eye protectors worn over standard ophthalmic
spectacles may transmit impacts thus creating a hazard
to the wearer.
The Speedglas 9100 MP Welding & Safety Helmet is not
designed for overhead welding/cutting operations when
there is a risk of burns from falling molten metal.
The SideWindows should be covered with the cover
plates in situations when other welders are working
beside you and in situations where reflected light can
pass through the SideWindows (see fig K:1-K:2)
Materials which may come into contact with the wearer’s
skin are not known to cause allergic reactions to the
majority of individuals.
These products do not contain components made from
natural rubber latex.
Do not use for respiratory protection against unknown
atmospheric contaminants or when concentrations of
contaminants are unknown or immediately dangerous to
life or health (IDLH).
Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5%
oxygen (3M definition. Individual countries may apply
their own limits on oxygen deficiency. Seek advice if in
doubt).
Do not use these products in oxygen or oxygen-enriched
atmospheres.
Leave the contaminated area immediately if: Any part
of the system becomes damaged, airflow into the
headtop decreases or stops, breathing becomes difficult,
dizziness or other distress occurs, you smell or taste
contaminants or irritation occurs.
High winds above 2m/s, or very high work rates (where
the pressure within the headtop can become negative)
can reduce protection. Adjust equipment as appropriate
or consider an alternative form of respiratory protective
device.
Users should be clean-shaven where the respirator’s
face seal comes into contact with the face.
This product meets the requirement of certain industrial
eyewear standards and certain industrial head protection
standards. They do not provide complete head, eye
and face protection from severe impact and penetration
and are not a substitute for good safety practice and
engineering controls.
The safety helmet is made to absorb the energy of a
blow by partial destruction or damage to the shell and
the harness, and even though such damage may not be
readily apparent, any helmet subjected to severe impact
should be replaced.
When working in cold environments the 52 30 01 antifog
visor plate shall be used due to risk of fogging.
Do not use in high heat environments above the
recommended maximum temperature.
EQUIPMENT MARKING
3M EN175B (medium energy impact B)
3M EN166BT (medium energy impact at extremes of
temperatures (-5°C and +55°C) BT)
3M 1 BT N (1= optical class, BT=medium energy impact at
extremes of temperatures (-5°C and +55°C), N=Resistance
to fogging)
3M EN12941 TH3 (assigned protection factor 40, nominal
protection factor 500, higher strength requirement for
breathing hose and couplings)
3M EN12941 TH2 (assigned protection factor 20, nominal
protection factor 50, medium strength requirement for
breathing hose and couplings)
3M EN14594 3B (assigned protection factor 40, nominal
protection factor 200, higher strength requirement)
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