FOREWARD
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Read all instructions and warnings before using. Keep these
User Instructions
for reference. If you have questions
regarding these products contact 3M Technical Service.
System Description
The 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Assembly is designed to be used with certain 3M™ Headgear to form a complete NIOSH
approved respiratory system. When used in accordance with its NIOSH approval, 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Assemblies can
help provide respiratory protection against certain particulates, organic vapors and acid gases. Refer to the 3M™ Adflo™
NIOSH Approval Label for specific components of an approved system.
The 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Assembly consists of a blower unit, high efficiency filter, waist belt, breathing tube and lithium
ion battery pack. An optional nuisance odor* pad assembly and acid gas/organic vapor cartridge are available. The motor/
blower unit draws ambient air through its filter/cartridge and supplies filtered air to the headgear via a breathing tube.
The blower motor speed is automatically regulated during operation to compensate for the charge state of the battery
and increasing airflow resistance caused by particle filter loading, and higher altitudes when using the high altitude
model. Should the airflow fall below the minimum design flow rate, an audible alarm will sound and the red LED on the
on/off switch will light to warn the user to immediately leave the contaminated environment. Similarly, an audible alarm
and visual low battery alarm will activate when the battery pack has approximately 15-30 minutes, or approximately 5%
of the charge remaining to warn the user to leave the contaminated area. See the Specifications section for additional
information on the alarms.
* NOTE:
Nuisance odor refers to concentrations of organic vapors not exceeding the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL)
or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.
Consult the Listing of Components, Accessories and Replacement Parts in this
User Instruction
for a listing of 3M™
Adflo™ PAPR part numbers.
WARNING
Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants by reducing
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, including 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.
LIST OF WARNINGS WITHIN THESE
USER INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
1. This 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Assembly is one component of an approved respiratory protection system. Always read
and follow all
User Instructions
supplied with your 3M™ headgear and other system components in order to ensure
correct system operation.
Failure to do so may result in injury, sickness, or death.
2. The 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR System is not intrinsically safe. Do not use in flammable or explosive atmospheres,
doing
so may result in serious injury or death.
3. Always correctly use and maintain the lithium-ion battery packs.
Failure to do so may
cause fire or explosion or
could adversely affect respirator performance and
result in injury, sickness, or death.
a. Do not charge batteries with unapproved chargers, in enclosed cabinets without ventilation, in hazardous
locations, or near sources of high heat.
b. Do not use charge or store batteries outside of the recommended temperature limits.
c. Charge in an area free of combustible material and readily monitored.
d. Charge only with 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Battery Smart Charger for Lithium Ion Battery 35-0099-08.
e. Do not allow water to enter battery case.
4. Dispose of lithium ion battery packs according to local environmental regulations. Do not crush, disassemble,
dispose of in standard waste bins, in a fire or send for incineration. Failure to properly dispose of battery packs may
lead to environmental contamination, fire or explosion.
5. Do not repair or modify any component of this system. Do not use with parts or accessories other than those
manufactured by 3M as described in these
User Instructions
or on the NIOSH approval label for this respirator.
Failure to do so may adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
6. Always correctly use and maintain the filter assembly. Failure to do so may reduce respirator performance,
overexpose you to contaminants, and
may result in sickness or death.
a. Inspect filter and filter seal before each use and immediately replace if damaged.
b. Do not press on the filter grill when installing the filter into the filter cover. This may result in damage to the
filter membrane allowing hazardous particles to enter the breathing zone.
c. Keep filter seal clean.
d. Never attempt to clean filters by knocking or blowing out accumulated material. This may result in damage to
the filter membrane allowing hazardous particles to enter the breathing zone.
7. The filter-loading indicator reflects particle clogging only. It does not provide any information about gas & vapor
service life. Attempting to use the filter loading indicator for gases and vapors
may result in sickness or death.
8. The nuisance odor pad should only be used for concentrations of organic vapors not exceeding the OSHA
permissible exposure limit (PEL) or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.
Replace if smell or taste is detected. Use of the nuisance pad for concentrations exceeding applicable exposure
limits
may result in sickness or death.
9. The service life of the optional organic vapor/acid gas cartridge must be pre-determined before use. The organic
vapor/acid gas cartridge must be replaced according to an established change-out schedule, regulations, or sooner
if smell, taste, or irritation from contaminants is detected.
Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
10. Do not use the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR system with a heavily loaded spark arrestor or without the spark arrestor
screen properly installed. Exposing a heavily loaded spark arrestor, or filter assembly to direct contact with sparks
or molten metal spatter may damage the filter, allowing unfiltered air into the breathing zone,
which may result in
sickness or death, and may cause the filter or blower housing to ignite, resulting in serious injury, sickness
or death.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Do not use this respirator to enter areas where:
•
Atmospheres are oxygen deficient
•
Contaminant concentrations are unknown
•
Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH)
•
Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration (MUC) determined using the Assigned Protection
Factor (APF) for the specific respirator system or the APF mandated by specific government standards, whichever is
lower.
Immediately exit the contaminated area if any of the low battery or low airflow alarms activate.
The OV/AG cartridge and nuisance odor pad assembly must always be used with the HE filter, pre-filter and spark arrestor.
Do not use the OV/AG cartridge or nuisance odor pad assembly alone or in combination with one another.
Due to lower air density at higher elevations, the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR automatic flow control may activate the Filter
Service Life Indicator prematurely in models without altitude compensation electronics. 3M makes the following
recommendations for use of the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR models without altitude compensation electronics:
•
Below 2500 feet (800 meters) mean sea level (MSL), the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR can be used with the 3M™ Adflo™
PAPR HE Particulate Filter by itself or in combination with the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Nuisance Odor Pad Assembly or
Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Cartridge.
•
Between 2500 feet and 3500 feet (800 meters to 1200 meters) MSL, the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR should only be used
with the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR HE Particulate Filter.
•
Over 3500 feet (1200 meters) MSL, 3M recommends the use of the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR altitude compensation,
model 35-3099-01, or another 3M™ PAPR.
Refer to the
User Instructions
provided with the applicable headgear and the additional cautions and limitations under the
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations in this
User Instructions.
Adflo
™
Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Assembly
User Instructions for 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Assembly 35-5401-01, 34-5401-02SG and
35-3099-01.
IMPORTANT:
Before use, the wearer must read and understand these
User Instructions
.
Keep these
User Instructions
for reference.
WARNING
This product is part of a system that helps protect against certain airborne contaminants.
Misuse may result in sickness or death.
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35-5401-01 / 34-5401-02SG / 35-3099-01
RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By United States
regulation, the employer must establish a written respirator protection program meeting the requirements of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and any
applicable OSHA substance specific standards.
Major Sections of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
Section Description
A
Permissible Practice
B
Definitions
C
Respiratory Protection Program
D
Selection of Respirators
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 and Information
L
Program Evaluation
M
Recordkeeping
NIOSH – APPROVAL, CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
NIOSH Approval
The 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Assembly is one component of a NIOSH approved respiratory system. Refer to the
User
Instructions
and/or the NIOSH approval label provided with the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR for a listing of components that can be
used to assemble a complete NIOSH approved respirator system or contact 3M Technical Service.
NOTE:
The SG-50W breathing tube can only be used with 9100 Air, 9100 FX Air, 9100 MP and M-series headgear. The
SG-50W breathing tube must be used when using the 9100 Air or 9100 MP welding helmets with HE filter-OV/AG cartridge
combination and must be used with M-400 headgear when used with any Adflo PAPR configuration.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
A – Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B – Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C – Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
F – Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight fitting facepieces or six
cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or helmets.
H – Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridge and canisters are
replaced before breakthrough occurs.
I – Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
J – Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
L – Follow the manufacturer’s
User’s Instructions
for changing cartridges, canister and/or filters.
M – All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other
applicable regulations.
N – Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the
manufacturer.
O – Refer to
User’s Instructions,
and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these
respirators.
P – NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
Inspect the package contents for shipping damage and ensure all components are present. The product should be
inspected before each use following the procedures in the Inspection section of these
User Instructions
.
Assembly
Battery Pack
WARNING
The 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR System is not intrinsically safe. Do not use in flammable or explosive atmospheres,
doing so
may result in serious injury or death.
Always correctly use and maintain the battery packs.
Failure to do so may
cause fire or explosion or could adversely
affect respirator performance and
result in injury, sickness, or death.
a. Do not charge batteries with unapproved chargers, in enclosed cabinets without ventilation, in hazardous locations,
or near sources of high heat.
b. Do not use, charge or store batteries outside of the recommended temperature limits.
c. Charge in an area free of combustible material and readily monitored.
d. Charge only with 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Battery Smart Charger for Lithium Ion Battery 35-0099-08.
e. Do not allow water to enter battery case.
Dispose of lithium ion battery packs according to local environmental regulations. Do not crush, disassemble, dispose
of in standard waste bins, in a fire or send for incineration. Failure to properly dispose of battery packs may lead to
environmental contamination, fire or explosion.
New battery packs should be charged upon receipt. The chargers are intended for indoor use where they are protected
from moisture. The battery pack can be charged separately or attached to the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Assembly. The battery
should charge to 80% capacity in approximately 3 hours and to 100% capacity in approximately 6.5 hours, depending
upon its residual charge.
1. Inspect the battery pack initially and prior to each charge cycle. If any cracks or damage to the case is noted, do not
charge the battery pack. Replace the battery pack and properly dispose of it in accordance with local regulations.
2. Place charger and battery pack in a cool, well ventilated location free of airborne contaminants.
3. Connect the charger output into the battery’s charging socket (Fig. 1).
4. Plug the charger into a suitable source of AC power (110-120V). See Specification – Battery Pack/Charger section for
charger’s LED codes.
NOTE:
3M recommends disconnecting the battery pack from the charger once the battery is fully charged. A fully charged
battery can be left in the trickle-charging mode for a short amount of time (3-4 days). Leaving the battery pack connected
to the charger for prolonged periods of time may damage the battery pack cells. To avoid damage to the battery pack cells,
do not leave it connected to the charger for prolonged durations.
The 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Motor/Blower has a three-bar battery indicator (Fig. 2) that is operational when the unit is turned
on. When all three bars are illuminated, the battery has 80-100% capacity. Two bars indicate 20-80% capacity. One bar
indicates 5-20% capacity. At approximately 15 – 30 minutes of charge remaining (less than 5%), the bottom LED will
begin to flash and the audible alarm will sound.
Installation and Removal of the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Battery Pack
To install the battery pack:
1. Inspect the hinge and latch on the battery pack and ensure they are clean and undamaged.
2. Hook the left edge of the battery pack into its holder on the bottom of the unit and press the battery pack into the
motor/blower until the catch fully engages
with two audible clicks
(Fig. 3).
3. Gently tug on the battery pack to verify it is secured to the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR.
To remove the battery pack press the battery pack latch on the right of the battery pack. Pull the battery pack down
and out.
