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6. Follow your facility’s specific exiting and decontamination procedures for turning off the motor/blower and removing
the respirator system.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 Assembly should be cleaned and inspected after each use
and prior to storage. Refer to 3M Technical Data Bulletin #222 Cleaning and Maintenance of TR-600 for additional guidance.
Cleaning
Detach the battery pack, breathing tube, and headgear from the motor/blower. Inspect all parts for damage or other signs of
excessive wear. Replace all damaged parts prior to storage or next use.
1. Battery:
• Clean the battery with a soft cloth dampened in a solution of water and mild, pH neutral detergent; assure that the gold
electrical contacts are clean and dry before storage or use.
2. Motor/blower:
• Clean the outer surfaces of the TR-600 assembly and battery pack with a soft cloth dampened in a solution of water and
mild, pH neutral detergent. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Do not attempt to clean the interior of the motor/blower
with compressed air or vacuum. Ensure the electrical contacts of the motor/blower and battery pack are clean and dry.
• If additional cleaning is required, remove the filter/cartridge and breathing tube. To minimize material falling onto the
motor/blower, remove the filter/cartridge while it is facing downward. Attach the air inlet and air outlet cleaning and
storage plugs (3M™ Cleaning and Storage Kit TR-653) into the TR-600 (see Fig. 18). The TR-600 can now be rinsed
under running water, immersed, or put in a respirator washer for further cleaning. Water temperature should not
exceed 122°F (50°C). The plug gaskets should be inspected for damage and wear prior to each use. Worn or damaged
gaskets must be replaced. Washing the Versaflo TR-600 while using damaged plug gaskets may cause damage to the
Versaflo TR-600 and void the warranty. Blowers which have been dropped or damaged should not be immersed or put
into a respirator washer due to potential water ingress. Gaskets should be replaced every 30 uses or yearly, whichever
comes first, to minimize use of worn gaskets.
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Fig. 18 – Attaching motor/blower cleaning and storage covers
3. Breathing tube:
• 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.
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 Instruction
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-600 Chargers and Battery Packs
User Instructions
for specific maintenance
and storage recommendations.
New 3M™ Battery Pack TR-630 and 3M™ Battery Pack TR-632 can provide approximately 250 full charge/discharge cycle
equivalents while maintaining 80% of its original capacity, when used under recommended conditions and during its first
year of service. Normal use of the battery and natural aging of battery cells will gradually decrease the battery’s available
capacity. For additional information on battery use and optimization see the Versaflo TR-600 Chargers and Battery Packs
User Instructions
and 3M Technical Data Bulletin #223 3M™ Versaflo™ PAPR Battery Maintenance.
Do not store battery packs where temperatures may exceed 122°F (50°C).
Disposal
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WARNING
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.
In the United States and Canada, 3M participates in the RBRC program which provides for 3M PAPR batteries to be dropped off
(free of charge) at participating recycling collection sites. Please dispose of batteries according to federal, state, provincial and local
regulations. Contact the Battery Recycling Information Hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for proper disposal instructions (www.rbrc.org).
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Used filter/cartridges should be disposed of based on the contaminants collected on it and according to local environmental
regulations.
The motor/blower and charger contain electronic components. Dispose of according to local and government regulations.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Consult the 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 Technical Specifications sheet for additional specifications.
Airflow
Nominal 6.5 cfm (185 lpm): Standard flow
Nominal 7.2 cfm (205 lpm): Medium flow
Nominal 8.0 cfm (225 lpm): High flow
Weight
TR-600 motor/blower – no battery pack
Approx. 1.4 lbs (670 grams)
Standard battery pack – TR-630
Approx. 0.99 lbs (450 grams)
High capacity battery pack – TR-632
Approx. 1.3 lbs (620 grams)
High durability belt – TR-626
Approx. 0.9 lbs (425 grams)
Easy clean belt – TR-627
Approx. 0.6 lbs (270 grams)
Operating temperature
14°F to 129°F (-10°C to 54°C)
Operating altitude/elevation range
-328 feet to 16404 feet (-100 meters to 5000 meters)
Storage conditions
Relative humidity
< 90%
Temperature (daily storage)
-22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
Temperature (extended storage)
40°F to 95°F (4°C to 35°C)
Optimal temp for battery packs to maintain
existing charge while stored off charger
59°F (15°C)
Battery charging*
* Based on the internal temperature of the battery
Range: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Optimal: 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C)
