3M Speedglas 9100 Series, User Instructions

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Instruction 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100
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and 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 Air Welding Shields
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with other
relevant user instructions for 3M™ Speedglas™ 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
3M Speedglas 9100 Series Welding Shields 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 9100 Series
Welding Shields are designed to be used only with 3M
Speedglas 9100 Welding Filters and Protection Plates. 3M
Speedglas 9100 Air Welding Shield also protects against
certain airborne contaminants when used 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
These products meet the requirements of the European
Community Directive 89/686/EEC (Personal Protective
Equipment Directive) and are thus CE marked. The
products comply with the harmonized European Standards
EN 175 and EN 166. Certification under Article 10, EC
Type-Examination has been issued by DIN Certco Prüf-
und Zertifierungszentrum (Notified body number 0196).
Speedglas 9100 Air respiratory systems complies with
the harmonized standards EN 12941 and EN 14594. 3M
Speedglas 9100 Air systems incorporating powered air filter
units 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.
3M Speedglas 9100 Air systems incorporating powered
air filter units 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 Speedglas 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.
3M Speedglas Welding Shields are 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 G:1)
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.
3M™SPEEDGLAS™ 9100 AIR
WELDING SHIELD
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.
EQUIPMENT MARKING
3M EN175B (medium energy impact B)
3M EN12941 TH2 (assigned protection factor 20, nominal
protection factor 50)
3M EN14594 2B (assigned protection factor 20, nominal
protection factor 50, higher strength requirement)
Additional markings on the product refer to other standards.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
Carefully check that the product is complete (see fig A:1),
undamaged and correctly assembled, any damaged or
defective parts must be replaced before each use.
The welding shield is heat resistant but can catch fire or
melt in contact with open flames or very hot surfaces.
Keep the shield clean to minimize this risk.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Adjust the welding shield according to your individual
requirements to reach the highest comfort and protection.
(see fig B:1 - B:5). The welding helmet has two adjustment
knobs, with two different functions, working independent of
each other. The right side knob is for up and down friction
and the left side knob is for the parking position. Turning
the right side knob clockwise will increase friction up and
down. Turning the left side knob clockwise adjusts the
holding force of the helmet in the raised up position (parking
position).
Note!
If this knob is over tightened the parking
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