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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: 

Website: www.3m.com/workersafety 

Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630

In Canada: 

Website: www.3M.ca/Safety 

Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414

System Description

The 3M™ Versaflo™ M-Series Headgear is a family of respirators designed to help meet the changing 

needs of users through a modular design and convertibility of major components. The M-100, M-200 

and M-300 Series loose fitting facepieces and the M-400 Series Helmets are designed to be used with 

certain 3M™ Breathing Tubes and Powered Air Purifying (PAPR) or Supplied Air (SA) units to form a 

respiratory system. In addition, all 3M™ M-Series Headgear meet the test requirements of certain eye 

and face protection standards, and the M-300 and M-400 Series Headgear meet test requirements 

of certain industrial head protection standards. See “Approvals” section of these 

User Instructions

 for 

additional information.
The M-100 Series Respiratory Faceshields have a wide-view flip-up visor, fully adjustable ratchet 

suspension, and a fabric faceseal. An integral air deflector allows the user to position the airflow for 

wearing comfort. When used with the optional M-170 Faceshield Inserts, the M-100 Series Headgear 

offers lightweight head coverage from dirt, debris, and overspray as well as minimal head protection from 

contact with stationary objects (i.e. “bump” protection).  
The M-200 Series Respiratory Faceshields have similar features to the M-100 Respiratory Faceshields, 

including a liftable wide-view visor assembly and an integral air deflector to direct the airflow inside the 

headgear. Unlike the M-100 Series Headgear, the M-200 Series Headgear comes with a solid headgear 

shell to provide lightweight head coverage from dirt, debris, and overspray as well as minimal head 

protection from contact with stationary objects (i.e. “bump” protection). 
The M-300 Series Respiratory Hardhats have similar features to the M-100 and M-200 Respiratory 

Faceshields, including a liftable wide-view visor assembly and an integral air deflector to direct the 

airflow inside the headgear. Unlike the M-100 Series Headgear, the M-300 Series Headgear comes 

with a solid headgear shell, and unlike the M-100 or M-200 it has been tested to certain industrial head 

protection standards.  
The M-400 Series Helmets are designed to offer the highest level of respiratory protection of the M-Series 

range. This “jawed” product provides coverage for the neck and shoulders through a versatile two piece 

inner and outer neck shroud design. The M-400 Series Headgear uses the same fully adjustable head 

suspension and headgear shell as the M-300 Series Headgear.   
Optional accessories and a variety of faceseal, shroud, and visor materials are available for the M-Series 

Headgear, giving the user a choice of configurations for specific applications. 

W

 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 contact 3M Technical Service.

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Summary of Contents for Versaflo M Series

Page 1: ...oria Serie M 400 Capacete Respirat rio da S rie M 300 M Series Headgear User Instructions for Pi ce faciale de s rie M Directives d utilisation pour Casco Serie M Instrucciones de uso para Equipamento...

Page 2: ...445 M 446 M 447 M 448 M 449 Outer Shrouds M 400 Series 15 M 444 Inner Shrouds M 400 Series 15 M 116 and M 316 Airflow Deflectors 16 M 154 Replacement Forehead Seal M 100 and M 200 Series 16 M 354 Rep...

Page 3: ...100 Series Headgear the M 200 Series Headgear comes with a solid headgear shell to provide lightweight head coverage from dirt debris and overspray as well as minimal head protection from contact with...

Page 4: ...stand impact and penetration and may result in serious injury or death a Use only the cleaning processes and agents described in these User Instructions to clean the visor b Ensure visor buttons are f...

Page 5: ...irators E Medical Evaluation F Fit Testing G Use of Respirators H Maintenance and Care of Respirators I Breathing Air Quality and Use J Identification of Cartridges Filters and Canisters K Training an...

Page 6: ...eadgear M Series M 105 M 107 M 206 M 207 M 305 M 307 M 405 and M 407 are provided fully assembled Prior to use ensure any protective covering or film that may have been placed over the visor to protec...

Page 7: ...pproved breathing tube to the headgear See Connecting Disconnecting Breathing Tubes section for additional information 2 With the visor lens in the up position place the headgear on your head 3 Turn t...

Page 8: ...e jaw b M 400 Ensure visor is firmly closed completely latched in the down position You should hear an audible click when it is fully closed Tighten the adjustable cord on the inner shroud until there...

Page 9: ...nd may result in serious injury or death a Do not use in high heat environments above the recommended maximum temperature With the respirator in operation enter the contaminated area breathing normall...

Page 10: ...gear shell Look for visible damage including dents cracks color change chalking or fading Any M 300 M 400 Headgear subjected to impact should be removed from service and replaced even if damage is not...

Page 11: ...n for additional information Fig 6a shows the pivot kit From the top down the part marked 3M is the post 1 the next part is the back plate 2 and the bottom part in the Fig 6a is the metal spring clip...

Page 12: ...ce broken or worn buttons move the visor frame to the up open position Remove visor from frame as described in the previous section Remove worn or broken button s Gently use a tool if necessary e g pl...

Page 13: ...Pad To replace comfort pad unsnap pad and remove from headband Wrap new comfort pad around the headband in the area that comes into contact with your forehead and secure by closing the three snaps Fig...

Page 14: ...nsion M 300 M 400 Series NOTE for M 300 Series users You must first detach the faceseal from the suspension headband See M 935 M 936 M 937 Faceseals in this section for additional information To repla...

Page 15: ...ceseal with this side facing up grasp the black gasket on the faceseal and align with the edge of the groove in the visor frame Starting with one edge press the gasket firmly into the groove in small...

Page 16: ...et through hole in shroud Fig 14a Grasp the black shroud gasket and pull to expose the edge of the gasket where it meets the elastic Fig 14c Align the edge of the gasket with the edge of the groove in...

Page 17: ...o the groove Grasp fabric tab with button and fold over to inside of suspension Attach forehead seal button to head suspension Fig 16b Fig 16a Fig 16b M 354 Replacement Forehead Seal M 300 Series The...

Page 18: ...es Headgear Do not use on any other headgear including faceshields and eyewear Misuse may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss M 926 and M 928 Peel off Visor Covers Ensure the visor is clean...

Page 19: ...so may affect performance and reduce the degree of protection provided Before use store the M 929 shaded peel off covers in original unopened packaging in a clean area that is protected from contamina...

Page 20: ...visor gasket M 921 is re installed on M Series Headgear prior to use Fig 20 M 972 Flame Resistant Headgear Cover The headgear cover can be used to help keep dirt debris overspray etc off the headgear...

Page 21: ...stability for smaller head sizes To install peel off backing on comfort pad and attach to ratchet back plate Ensure back plate is clean and dry prior to installation Hold pad in place with hand pressu...

Page 22: ...gear following the same procedure Fig 22a X O Fig 22b Fig 22c Fig 22d Fig 22e The earmuffs can be placed in three positions Usage When in use the wire bands must be pushed fully inward toward your hea...

Page 23: ...mild solution of soapy water may be used to wipe down the M Series visors headgear shells head suspensions including the webbing and all other plastic parts Rinse with clean water Washing temperature...

Page 24: ...or fabric conditioners Thoroughly air dry before storage Inspect closely before reuse Dispose of when worn or damaged Breathing Tubes Breathing tubes may be wiped down with warm soapy water If liquid...

Page 25: ...ad M 956 and peel off M 926 M 107 Respiratory Faceshield Assembly includes premium visor M 927 flame resistant faceseal M 937 size reducing comfort pad M 956 and peel off M 928 M 206 37299 Respiratory...

Page 26: ...ent Visor Pivot Kit includes 2 pivots 2 springs and 2 back plates Accessories M 928 37452 Peel Off Visor Covers for M 927 Premium Visor M 926 37322 Peel Off Visor Covers for M 925 Standard Visor M 929...

Page 27: ...d Hats and Helmets excluding consumables 1 year from date of purchase CO monitors 2 years from date of purchase EXCLUSIONS TO WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY...

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