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c. Do not turn off the motor/blower, remove the facepiece or headgear, or reach your hand into the headgear while inside
the contaminated area. This could allow contaminants to enter the respirator and
may result in sickness or death.
6. Always correctly use and maintain the filter/cartridge assembly.
Failure to do so may reduce respirator
performance, overexpose you to contaminants, and may result in sickness or death.
a. Inspect filter/cartridge and inner circular sealing gasket before each installation. Replace filter/cartridge if damaged
or if the circular gasket is damaged or missing.
b. Always properly install the filter/cartridge into the blower unit.
c. Keep inner circular sealing gasket clean.
d. Never attempt to clean filter/cartridge by knocking or blowing out accumulated material. Doing so will damage the
filter media.
e. Use of the spark arrestor is mandatory for welding and all situations where the 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air
Purifying Respirator TR-800 may be exposed to sparks, molten metal or other hot particulates. Failure to use the
spark arrestor when needed may allow the filter to catch fire, or be damaged and allow contaminants to enter the
respirator and
may result in sickness or death.
f. Store the filter/cartridge as described in these
User Instructions
within the recommended storage temperature
conditions and observe filter expiration dates.
g. The filter loading indicator is for particulate loading levels only. It does not provide any information about
gas and vapor service life. Attempting to use the filter loading indicator for gases and vapors
may result in
sickness or death.
7. Dispose of lithium-ion battery packs according to local environmental regulations. Do not 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 and may result in serious injury or death.
8. To reduce exposure to hazardous voltage:
a. Do not attempt to service the chargers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
b. Do not substitute, modify or add parts to the chargers.
c. Inspect the chargers and power cords before use. Replace if any parts are damaged.
d. Do not use the chargers outdoors or in wet environments.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Do not wear this respirator system 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.
• The hazardous locations are outside of those tested and classified for intrinsic safety by Underwriters Laboratory.
Immediately exit the contaminated area if any of the 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-800 alarms
activate.
Refer to the
User Instructions
provided with the applicable headgear and the additional cautions and limitations under the
“NIOSH Cautions and Limitations” in these User Instructions.
The recommended operating temperature range is 23°F to 131°F (-5°C to 55°C).
The recommended operating altitude range is -328 feet (-100 meters) to 16404 feet (5000 meters). For use in elevations
outside this range, contact 3M Technical Service.
Before use in environments subject to high magnetic fields, contact 3M Technical Service.
RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By United States
regulation, employers 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. For additional information on this standard contact OSHA at www.OSHA.gov. In Canada, CSA
standard Z94.4 requirements and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction must be met as appropriate. The major
sections of 29 CFR 1910.134 are listed here for convenience. Consult an industrial hygienist or call 3M Technical Service
with questions concerning applicability of these products to your job requirements.
