Foreward; Contact Information; System Description; List Of Warnings Within These User Instructions - 3M Versaflo TR-300 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

FOREWARD

Contact Information

Read all instructions and warnings before using. Keep this User Instruction for reference. If you have questions
regarding these products contact 3M™ Technical Service.
In United States: In Canada:
Website: www.3M.com/PPESafety Website: www.3M.com/CA/PPESafety
Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630 Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414

System Description

The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) TR-300 Assemblies are part of the 3M™ Versaflo™
Family of respiratory protection products. The Versaflo TR-300 PAPR assemblies are designed to be used with the
3M headgear listed on the approval label to form a complete National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) approved respiratory system. When used in accordance with its NIOSH approval, TR-300 PAPR assemblies
help provide respiratory protection against particulates. The TR-300 does not provide protection against vapors
or gases and is not an intrinsically safe system. See NIOSH Approval section of this User Instruction for additional
information on approvals.
The TR-300 belt mounted assemblies consist of a motor/blower unit, high efficiency filter, waist belt, and lithium ion
battery pack. The motor/blower unit draws ambient air through its high efficiency filter and supplies filtered air to the
headgear via a breathing tube. The blower unit is equipped with automatic flow control; the motor speed is regulated
during operation to compensate for the charge state of the battery pack and the increasing level of airflow resistance
caused by filter loading. Should the airflow fall below the minimum design flow rate, an audible alarm will sound
and the red fan shape LED on the blower unit user interface will flash to warn the user to immediately leave the
contaminated environment. Similarly an audible and visual low battery alarm will activate when the battery pack has
approximately 10-15 minutes of charge remaining to warn the user to leave the contaminated area.
The TR-300 is available with a variety of accessories, belt options, and choice of standard or high capacity battery
pack and single or multi-station charger. Consult the Listing of Components, Accessories, and Replacement Parts in
this User Instruction for additional information including a listing of Versaflo TR-300 PAPR part numbers.
Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants by reducing
concentrations in the wear'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. For proper use, see supervisor, refer to
the product User Instructions or contact 3M Technical Service at 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call Technical Service
at 1-800-267-4414.

List of Warnings within these User Instructions

1. This product is part of a system that helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in
sickness or death. For proper use, see supervisor, User Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630. In
Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
2. The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-300 Assembly 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 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 bottom gasket(s) before first installation or reinstallation of a filter, replace if damaged.
b. Always properly install the filter into the blower unit.
c. Keep bottom sealing gasket(s) clean.
d. Never attempt to clean filter by knocking or blowing out accumulated material. Doing so will damage the
filter media.
e. Store the filter as described in these User Instructions within the recommended storage temperature
conditions and observe filter expiration dates.
4. Failure to follow these User Instructions may reduce respirator performance, overexpose you to
contaminants, and may result in injury, sickness, or death.
a. 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.
b. The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Pruifying Respirator TR-300 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.
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5. 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. Charge in an area free of combustible material and readily monitored.
c. Do not immerse.
d. Do not use, charge, or store batteries outside the recommended temperature limits.
6. 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.
7. 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.
Immediately exit the contaminated area if any of the low battery or low airflow 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 altitude range of the TR-300 is approximately sea level to 2600 feet (800 meters). For
use in elevations above 2600 feet contact 3M Technical Service.
For 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 must be met and/or requirements of the applicable
jurisdiction as appropriate. The major sections of 29 CFR 1910.134 are listed here for reference. Consult an
industrial hygienist or call 3M Technical Service with questions concerning applicability of these products to your job
requirements.
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
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