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Fig. 15 – Attaching motor/blower cleaning and storage covers
2. Battery:
• While still on the blower, wipe the housing of the battery pack with a soft cloth dipped in mild cleaning solution. Then
wipe with a soft cloth dipped in clean water. Wipe dry.
• Remove battery and wipe down top of battery pack, if needed, with a soft dry cloth. Avoid contact with the
blower/charger connection pads; if they become damp, allow to dry before reinstalling on blower or charger.
• If needed, the battery strap included with the 3M™ Cleaning and Storage Kit TR-653 can be used to protect the pads
during cleaning. With the strap in place, the TR-830 battery can now be rinsed under running water, immersed, or
put in a respirator washer for further cleaning.
3. Breathing tube:
• Detach breathing tube with unit upside down (Fig. 11).
• Clean the connection sites on the breathing tube with the water and detergent solution. The breathing tube can be
immersed in water for cleaning if required. The inside of the tube must be completely dried prior to use or storage.
• Air dry, or dry by connecting to the motor/blower unit and use it to force air through the tube until dry. Orient tube to
prevent water from running into blower.
• Optional plastic breathing tube covers (BT-922) may also be used to facilitate cleaning.
4. Belt:
• Remove the belt from the motor/blower by lifting the bottom of the belt over the belt locking tabs and sliding the
belt down. The 3M™ Easy Clean Belt TR-627 is made of a non-porous and closed-cell material and can be wiped
down or submersed in a soapy water solution. The 3M™ High Durability Belt TR-626 is made of leather leads
with a rubber hip belt.
• The leather leads can be cleaned with a leather cleaner. The hip belt can be cleaned with a soapy water solution.
Wipe or rinse all belts thoroughly and dry completely before next use.
5. Filter/cartridge:
• Remove the filter cover and inspect the filter/cartridge (and prefilter/spark arrestor if used). Replace filter/cartridge if
excessively dirty, wet or damaged.
• Do not attempt to clean the inside of the filter/cartridge housing or the filter/cartridge media itself. Do not clean with
compressed or pressurized air. Doing so will damage the media. The exterior of the filter/cartridge can be gently
wiped down with a dry or damp cloth to remove excess dirt and debris.
• The prefilter (3M™ Prefilter TR-6600) cannot be cleaned. Replace if excessively dirty or damaged.
• The spark arrestor (3M™ Spark Arrestor TR-662) can be cleaned using a water and detergent solution. Completely
dry the spark arrestor with a clean cloth or air dry. If the spark arrestor cannot be cleaned or is damaged, replace
with a new spark arrestor.
NOTE:
To minimize material falling onto the motor/blower, remove the filter/cartridge while it is facing downward (Fig. 6).
Storage
Clean the system prior to storing. Store in a clean/dry environment not exposed to contaminant dusts, gasses or vapors.
Filters/cartridges may be stored attached to the blower. Do not hang blower or headtop by the breathing tube, or hang the
blower from the headtop. The system must be fully inspected prior to next use. For prolonged storage, the motor must be run
for 5 minutes annually to ensure proper lubrication and operation.
See “Specifications” section of this
User Instructions
for information on suggested storage temperatures. Humidity and
ambient contaminants may diffuse into chemical cartridges once they are removed from their original packaging, which may
reduce service life. Storing chemical cartridges in a clean airtight container, attached to or removed from the blower body,
may help maintain remaining service life. For additional information on cartridge reuse, refer to 3M Technical Data Bulletin
#142- Reuse of Organic Vapor Chemical Cartridges.
Battery Pack Maintenance and Storage
Battery packs should be charged prior to storage. Battery pack charge depletes slowly during storage; battery packs must
not be allowed to fully discharge during extended storage. For short-term storage, the battery pack may be left attached
to the motor/blower. For long-term storage, the battery pack should be removed from the motor/blower. Refer to the 3M™
Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-800 Chargers and Battery Packs
User Instructions
for specific maintenance
and storage recommendations.
