Published: May 2014
Rev: 1 Replaces all previously published guides on this topic until superseded.
The following is a Quick Start Guide for reference purposes only.
Before using the TR-600 PAPR, all users must read
and understand the product User Instructions.
If you have questions, consult your supervisor or call 3M Technical
Service at 1-800-243-4630 (USA) or 1-800-267-4414 (Canada).
1
.
Inspect the TR-600 PAPR system.
If parts are missing or damaged, replace only with TR-600 replacement parts before
proceeding.
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Motor/blower
. Inspect for cracks, holes, damage to user interface panel and belt attachments.
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Battery pack
. Confirm case is intact. Press TEST button on pack to confirm charge is sufficient for duration of
the work period.
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Breathing tube
. Examine breathing tube for tears, holes or cracks. Bend the tube to verify that it is flexible and not
showing signs of wear. Ensure the o-rings located at both ends of the breathing tube are present and intact.
•
Filter/cartridge
. Closely inspect filter/cartridge plastic housing including the corners and latches, outer
rectangular barrier, and inner circular filter seal gasket for cracks, tears, cuts, distortion, indentations or debris.
Replace filter/cartridge if damaged. If the filter/cartridge has been mishandled or dropped, re-inspect fully. If you
have any concern, contact 3M Technical Service for guidance.
•
Headgear.
Inspect
the headgear for tears, cuts, loose stitching, cracks, discoloration or other signs of damage.
2.
Assemble TR-600 PAPR system
•
Attach battery pack to bottom of motor/blower. Pack latches with a distinct click. Gently pull to confirm a secure
connection.
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(If being used) Install spark arrestor, then prefilter into filter cover.
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Place the filter/cartridge into the filter cover, ensuring bottom latching tab snaps into place. Note: If not using the
filter cover, proceed to next step and attach the filter/cartridge directly to the motor/blower.
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Place the hinge side of the filter/cartridge into the motor/blower, then snap latch side into the filter latch.
Filter/cartridge latches with a distinct click. Gently pull to confirm a secure connection.
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Attach motor/blower to belt or backpack.
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Insert the end of the breathing tube with the two small prongs into slots in the motor/blower air outlet. Twist the
breathing tube ¼ turn to the right (clockwise) to lock.
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Attach breathing tube to headgear. Push the QRS end of the breathing tube (blue pinch clip) onto the air inlet of the
headgear. Headgear will secure with a distinct click. Gently pull to confirm a secure connection.
3. Perform flow check.
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If installed, remove breathing tube.
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Insert air flow indicator TR-971 into the outlet on the TR-600 motor/blower unit.
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Start motor/blower. Run for 1 minute.
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With the airflow indicator TR-971 in a vertical position, bottom of the floating ball must be at, or above, the
minimum flow level indicated on airflow indicator chart for your ‘zone’
. If not above minimum level, respirator
system must not
•
Remove air flow indicator TR-971 and perform low flow alarm test per TR-600
User Instructions
.
be used until evaluated and repaired.
•
Reattach breathing tube and headgear before use.
4.
Don TR-600 PAPR system
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Turn on motor/blower by pressing and holding blue on/off button.
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Use belt or backpack to attach PAPR to wearer.
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Pull headgear over head and adjust.
Adjust following the user instructions for the specific headgear
5.
Post Use
– Exit work area. Clean and store PAPR following practices established by your employer and in compliance
with the product
User Instructions.
Quick Start Guide
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