High Efficiency (HE) Particulate Filter, Pre-filter and Spark Arrestor
NOTE: The high efficiency (HE) filter, pre-filter and spark arrestor must always be used.
The pre-filter is designed
to extend the service life of the HE filter by capturing many of the larger particles. The spark arrestor is a metal screen.
Inspect the spark arrestor each time the filters are changed. If it is dirty, remove it and clean with a solution of clean
water and mild detergent. Dry the spark arrestor with a clean cloth and ensure the spark arrestor is completely dry before
reinstalling. If the spark arrestor is damaged, replace with a new spark arrestor. The HE filter and pre-filter
CANNOT
be
cleaned; do not attempt to remove contamination from the HE filter or pre-filter using compressed air or other means.
WARNING
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.
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
.
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.
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.
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.
1. Inspect the HE filter to be installed. Make sure:
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Filter material is intact and dry with no tears or other damage.
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Filter gasket is present and intact with no particulates, cuts, distortions or indentations. Wipe gasket with clean,
dry cloth, if dirty. Dispose and replace filter if damage is noted.
2. Remove the filter cover (Fig. 4).
3. Place the spark arrestor, pre-filter and HE filter into the filter cover, ensuring that the ribs on the HE filter are aligned
with the slots on the latch side of the filter cover (Fig. 5). Ensure all are squarely seated in the filter cover. Do not press
on the filter grill when installing the filter into the filter cover (Fig 6).
4. To reinstall the filter cover in the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR, hook the left side of the filter cover into the left side of the 3M™
Adflo™ PAPR. Press down on the right side of the cover until the catch fully engages with an audible click.
Install the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Organic Vapor/Acid Gas (OV/AG) Cartridge or Nuisance
Odor Pad Assembly
The 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR has a “stackable” chemical cartridge capability that helps provide protection from certain organic
vapors and acid gases and a “stackable” nuisance odor pad assembly to help reduce nuisance odors and nuisance ozone.
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.
NOTE:
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.
1. Remove the filter cover as noted above (Fig. 4).
2. Inspect the HE filter to be installed. Make sure:
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Filter material is intact and dry with no tears or other damage.
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Filter gasket is present and intact with no particulates, cuts, distortions or indentations. Wipe gasket with a clean,
dry cloth, if dirty. Dispose and replace filter if damage is noted.
3. Inspect the filter cover, the pre-filter and the spark arrestor. Replace as needed (Fig. 5, 6).
4. Inspect the OV/AG cartridge or nuisance odor pad assembly to be installed. Make sure:
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Gasket is present and intact with no particulates, cuts, distortions or indentations. Wipe gasket with a clean, dry
cloth, if dirty. Dispose and replace if damage is noted
5. Place the spark arrestor, pre-filter and HE filter into the filter cover, ensuring that the ribs on the HE filter are aligned
with the slots on the latch side of the filter cover (Fig. 5). Ensure all are squarely seated in the filter cover. Do not press
on the filter grill when installing the filter into the filter cover (Fig 6).
6. Hook the left side of the OV/AG cartridge or nuisance odor pad assembly into the left side of the PAPR and press the
cartridge down until its catch engages with an audible click (Fig. 7).
7. Reinstall the filter cover assembly in the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR, hook the left side of the filter cover into the left side
of the OV/AG cartridge. Press down on the right side of the cover until the catch fully engages with an audible click
(Fig 8).
Replacement of the Nuisance Odor Pad
The nuisance odor pad may be replaced by pressing the expired nuisance odor pad out of the nuisance odor pad assembly
from the backside, or side with the gasket or multiple square holes. It is easiest to press the nuisance odor pad out on
the vertical edges, nearest to the frame edge, and then work the entire nuisance odor pad free from the assembly. Install
a new nuisance odor pad by pressing it into the nuisance odor pad assembly. The nuisance odor pad may only be used
to help provide relief from concentrations of organic vapors not exceeding the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) or
applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower. Replace when smell or taste occurs.
Install the Breathing Tube
Select an approved breathing tube for the headgear to be used. Refer to the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR NIOSH Approval Label for
approved headgear-breathing tube combinations.
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.
1. Inspect the PAPR end of the breathing tube (2 small prongs) to confirm the rubber “O” ring is in place. Replace if
missing or damaged.
2. Insert the 2 prongs on the PAPR end of the breathing tube into the parallel slots in the air outlet of the motor blower
and twist 1/4 turn to the right to lock into place.
Connect to 3M™ Headgear
Refer to the separate
User Instructions
provided with the approved headgear for procedures to connect the breathing tube.
Leather Belt Replacement
1. Remove the belt from the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR by unfastening the belt’s two hook and loop straps and pulling the
3M™ Adflo™ PAPR away from the unfastened belt.
2. Replace the belt:
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Thread each hook and loop strip through the slot on the back of the unit, and then on through the slot on the
leather belt (Fig. 9). The “UP” arrow should be pointing towards the top of the PAPR.
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Tightly pull the two hook and loop strips prior to fastening them to one another. When attached properly, the 3M™
Adflo™ PAPR will sit tight against the belt and will stay in place.
Backpack
The BPK-01 backpack may be used in place of the belt (Fig. 9A):
1. With either end of the motor/blower towards the top of the backpack (end with the drag handle), thread the backpack
strap through the top retaining slot on the motor/blower and the large retaining sleeve (Fig. 9A, #1) on the backpack.
2. Thread the strap through the lower retaining slot on the motor/blower and the small retaining sleeve (Fig. 9A, #2) on
the backpack.
3. Thread the strap through the buckle (Fig. 9A, #3) and tighten down.
4. Don the backpack and adjust the shoulder straps for a comfortable fit.
On and Off
To turn the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Motor/Blower on, press and hold the ON button on the top of the motor/blower for 2
seconds (Fig. 10). The unit will automatically perform a self diagnostic.
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All three LED (2 green, 1 red) on the power switch and the audible alarm will come on for 1 second. The 2 green LED
will remain on (Fig. 10).
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The 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Battery Pack and filter LEDs will light up sequentially and then light and remain on showing
the current status of each.
To turn off the motor/blower, press and hold the OFF button on the top of the motor/blower for 2 seconds. The red LED will
come on and the audible alarm will sound for 1 second as the motor/blower turns off.
INSPECTION
WARNING
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. Always properly install the filter into the blower unit.
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.
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.
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.
Before each entry into a contaminated area, perform the following pre-use inspection to help ensure proper function of the
respirator system. Refer to the specific Assembly subsection of this
User Instructions
for proper assembly procedures.
NOTE:
There are no serviceable parts inside the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Assembly. The motor/blower unit must not be opened
to attempt repairs.
Visual Inspection
1. PAPR Assembly: Visually inspect the entire PAPR assembly including the motor/blower, cover, filter/cartridge, breathing
tube, battery pack, belt and headgear. Replace any missing or damaged parts only with 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR
Replacement Parts before proceeding.
2. Battery Pack: Confirm that the battery pack is fully charged and charge is sufficient for duration of the work period.
The battery pack must be securely latched to the motor/blower.
3. Breathing Tube: Examine the entire breathing tube for tears, holes or cracks. Bend the tube to verify that it is flexible.
Ensure the o-ring located on the PAPR end of the breathing tube is present with no gaps or cracks in the ring. Replace
breathing tube if any damage is noted or suspected.
4. Filter/Cartridge:
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Inspect the pre-filter and spark arrestor. Ensure they are intact, clean and squarely fitted into the filter cover.
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Inspect the HE filter and gasket for particles, tears, cuts, distortion or indentations. Do not attempt to clean the HE
filter. Replace the HE filter if any damage is noted or suspected. Ensure it is in place in the filter cover.
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Ensure the filter cover is securely latched to the PAPR motor/blower.
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If used, ensure the nuisance odor pad assembly or chemical cartridge is securely attached to the PAPR and filter cover.
Air flow check
1. Ensure the ball in the 15-0099-05 or 15-0099-21 flow indicator moves freely in its tube. Rinsing with clean water
may help free a stuck ball. Allow the tube and ball to dry completely prior to using.
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For all 3M™ Adflo™ Breathing Tubes (except L-122SG) follow Steps 2 – 7 with the 15-0099-05 flow
indicator.
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For L-122SG approved breathing tube, follow Steps 8 – 13 with the 15-0099-21 flow indicator adapter.
All 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Approved Breathing Tubes, Except L-122SG (15-0099-05 Indicator)
2. Insert the breathing tube into the air outlet as noted above.
3. Turn the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR on.
4. Insert the airflow indicator (15-0099-05) onto the end of the breathing tube (Fig. 11).
5. Allow the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR to run for 2 minutes to stabilize air flow prior to reading air flow indicator.
6. With the airflow indicator in a vertical position, ensure that the bottom of the ball rests at or above, the minimum flow
mark (Fig. 11). If the airflow indicator ball fails to rest at or above the minimum flow level, refer to the trouble-shooting
guide at the end of these
User Instructions.
7. Check the low airflow alarm:
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With 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR turned on, remove the air flow indicator and tightly cover the end of the breathing tube
with the palm of your hand.
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The motor will automatically speed up to compensate for the low air flow condition.
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Continue to press your palm tightly against the end of the breathing tube, making a tight seal. After approximately
15-30 seconds, the unit will sound an audible alarm and the center, red LED on the ON/OFF switch will come on
(Fig. 10). Proceed to Step 14.
NOTE:
If the floating ball of the air flow indicator fails to rest at or above the minimum flow level, refer to the
trouble-shooting guide at the end of these
User Instructions.
L-122SG breathing tube (use flow indicator rubber adapter 15-0099-20 with flow
indicator 15-0099-05 or 15-0099-21 assembly)
8. Insert the air flow indicator adapter onto the end of the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Air Flow Indicator (Fig. 12).
9. Insert air flow indicator adapter unit into the outflow port on the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR (Fig. 13).
10. Turn the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR on.
11. Allow the 3M™ Adflo PAPR to run for 2 minutes to stabilize air flow prior to reading air flow indicator.
12. Hold the air flow indicator vertically at eye level, ensure that the bottom of the floating ball rests at or above, the
minimum flow mark (Fig. 14).
13. Check the low air flow alarm:
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With 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR on, remove the air flow indicator and tightly cover the end of the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR
outflow port with the palm of your hand.
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The motor will automatically speed up to compensate for the low air flow condition.
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Continue to press your palm tightly against the end of the breathing tube, making a tight seal. After approximately
15-30 seconds, the unit will sound an audible alarm and the center, red LED on the ON/OFF switch will come on
(Fig. 10). Continue to Step 14.
NOTE:
If the floating ball of the air flow indicator fails to rest at or above the minimum flow level, refer to the
trouble-shooting guide at the end of these
User Instructions.
Continued from Step 7 and 13
14. Remove your hand from the end of the breathing tube or air outlet port. The audible alarm and red LED should both
stop, while the motor returns to a slower speed.
15. If the PAPR does not operate as described in all of the above procedures, refer to the trouble-shooting guide at the end
of these
User Instructions.
16. Turn the unit off.
17. Attach breathing tube (if previously removed) and headgear to 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR system.
ENTERING AND EXITING A CONTAMINATED AREA
Prior to entering the contaminated area, complete the inspection procedures listed in this
User Instructions.
1. Turn the motor/blower on.
2. Check air flow and alarms.
NOTE:
High environmental noise levels or use of hearing protection may interfere with the
user hearing the audible alarms. User should check for the visual alarms more frequently in high noise environments.
3. Don the 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR Assembly and headgear. Enter the work area.
4. Leave the contaminated area immediately if any of the following conditions occur:
a. Any part of the system becomes damaged.
b. Air flow into the respirator decreases or stops.
