3M Versaflo S Series, User Instruction

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with the 3M™ Versaflo™
S-Series Headtop Reference leaflet where you will find information on:
• Approved combinations of Air Delivery Units (Powered Air Turbos or
Regulators)
• Spare parts
• Accessories
UNPACKING
Your 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series Headtop pack should contain:
a) S-133S Headtop or S-133L Headtop or S-333SG Headtop or S-333LG
Headtop or S-433S Headtop or S-433L Headtop or S-533S Headtop or
S-533L Headtop or *S-655 Headtop or *S-657 Headtop or *S-757 Headtop
or *S-855E Headtop * Including hood, premium head suspension, airflow
adjustment cover, size reducing comfort pad and peel-off visor cover.
b) User Instructions
c) Reference Leaflets
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WARNING
Proper selection, training, use, and appropriate maintenance are
essential in order for the product to help protect the wearer from
certain airborne contaminants and physical hazards. Failure to follow
all instructions on the use of these respiratory 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 or contact a safety professional or 3M on 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or
1800 320 500 (Ireland).
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Particular attention should be given to warning statements where
indicated.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series headtops are designed to be used with an
approved Air Delivery Unit (see Reference Leaflet) to provide respiratory
protection. These products meet the requirements of EN12941 (Respiratory
protective devices – Powered filtering devices) and EN14594 (Respiratory
protective devices – Continuous flow compressed air line breathing
apparatus).
Note: When regulators and compressed air supply tubes that are exclusively
marked EN1835 (Respiratory protective devices - Light duty construction
compressed air line breathing apparatus incorporating helmet or hood) are
used with S-Series headtops, the system will only meet the requirements of
EN1835.
Air is fed via a breathing tube from the belt mounted Air Delivery Unit to the
back of the headtop. The air flows over the top of the wearer’s head and
down in front of the face. For the premium head suspension products, the air
flow direction can be adjusted to direct air down the side of the head.
Headtops within the S-Series range can also offer face, hair or shoulder
protection.
APPROVALS
Helmet or hood based systems incorporating powered filtering devices or
regulator/airflow control units marked CE0086 are type approved and
audited annually by BSI, Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton
Keynes MK5 8PP, UK, Notified Body No. 0086. Helmet or hood based
systems incorporating powered filtering devices or regulator/airflow control
units marked CE0194 are type approved and audited annually by INSPEC
International Ltd, 56 Leslie Hough Way, Salford, Greater Manchester M6
6AJ, UK, Notified Body No. 0194. These products are CE Marked to the
requirements of either Community Directive 89/686/EEC or European
Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The applicable specific legislation met by the
products can be determined by reviewing the Certificate and Declaration of
Conformity available at the following website www.3m.com/Respiratory/certs
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Use this respirator system strictly in accordance with all instructions:
• contained in this booklet
• accompanying other components of the system (e.g. 3M S-Series
Reference Leaflet, Air Delivery Unit User Instructions).
Do not use the S-Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above
40 times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™
Versaflo™ TR-802E, 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-602E, 3M™ Versaflo™
TR-302E/TR-302E+ and 3M™ Jupiter™ Powered Air Turbos.
Do not use the S-Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above
40 times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™
Versaflo™ V-100E, V-200E , V-500E or 3M™ Flowstream™, 3M™ Vortex or
3M™ Vortemp™ Regulators.
Do not use the S -Series headtops in concentrations of contaminant above
10 times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) when used with 3M™
Dustmaster™ Powered Air Turbo.
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.
These products do not supply oxygen.
Only use with the Air Delivery Units, spare parts and accessories listed in the
Reference Leaflet and within the usage conditions given in the Technical
Specification.
Only for use by trained, competent personnel.
Leave the contaminated area immediately if:
a) Any part of the system becomes damaged.
b) Airflow into the headtop decreases or stops.
c) Breathing becomes difficult.
d) Dizziness or other distress occurs.
e) You smell or taste contaminants or irritation occurs.
Never modify or alter this product. Replace parts only with original 3M spare
parts.
Do not use oxygen or oxygen-enriched air.
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Do not use around heat, flames, or sparks. Select and wear
appropriate protection when exposed to sparks and/or flames.
In case of intended use in explosive atmospheres, contact 3M Technical
Service.
If using in Supplied Air mode, ensure that:
• The source of the air supply is known.
• The purity of the air supply is known.
• The air supply is of a breathable quality to EN12021.
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Users should be clean-shaven where the respirator's face seal
comes into contact with the face. (S-100, S-300, S-400 and S-500 series)
Use only with recommended spectacles. Eye protectors against high speed
particles worn over standard ophthalmic spectacles may transmit impacts,
thus creating a hazard to the user. Contact your supplier.
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.
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.
MARKING
For Air Delivery Unit marking please see appropriate User Instruction.
The S-Series headtops are marked to EN12941 TH3, EN12941 TH1 and
EN14594 3A.
Date of Manufacture (DD/MM/YY)
The visors are marked to EN166:2:F:3
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Packaging not suitable for food contact.
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Dispose in accordance with local regulations
Note: When regulators and compressed air supply tubes that are exclusively
marked EN1835 are used with S-Series headtops, the system will only meet
the requirements of EN1835.
PREPARATION FOR USE
Check that you have the appropriate size headtop for your head size - see
Table 1 for guidance. Select the headtop that fits most comfortably
depending on your facial size and shape. A size reducing comfort pad may
be required with the premium head suspension to reduce the circumference
around the head or to improve fit on the brow or top of the head - see Table 2
for guidance.
Assembly and Adjustment.
The headtop should be adjusted to give the best face seal and field of vision.
• Remove any protective film from the visor
• S-100, S-300, S-400 and S-500 series
- Adjust the integrated head suspension as shown in Fig 1 .
• S-600, S-700 and S-800 series
- Adjust the premium head suspension as shown in Fig 2.
- If required, fit the size reducing comfort pad as shown in Figs 3 - 6 .
- Remove the standard comfort pad by removing from the attachment points
on the suspension.
- The size reducing comfort pad forms the shape as shown in Fig 3 .
- Hook the two long slots on the comfort pad over the large top hooks on the
suspension as shown in Fig 4 .
- Secure the comfort pad by using the smaller hooks on the suspension as
shown by the arrows in Figs 5 and 6 .
- Insert head suspension into headtop as shown in Fig 7 . With the hood
upside down and the visor facing towards you, insert the premium head
suspension into the hood.
- Pull the air inlet of the head suspension through the opening in the back of
the hood. The fabric must be pulled past the lip of the air inlet (located just
beneath the blue airflow adjustment mechanism) and seated in the groove
just above the airduct sealing ring - see Fig 8.