Cleaning And Storage; Replacement Part Instructions - 3M Powerflow Instrucciones

Use of this respirator in atmospheres for which it was not NIOSH certified or designed may result in sickness or
death. Do not wear this respirator to enter areas where:
• Atmospheres contain hazardous vapors or gases.
• Atmospheres are oxygen deficient (less than 19.5%).
• Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
• Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
• Contaminant concentrations exceed 1000 times the applicable exposure limit (the assigned protection factor for
this respirator system) or the APF mandated by specific government standards, whichever is lower.
Do not enter a contaminated area until properly donning the respirator system. Do not remove the respirator before
leaving the contaminated area. Doing so may result in sickness or death.
Contaminants that are dangerous to your health include those that you may not be able to see or smell. Leave the
contaminated area immediately if any of the following conditions occur. Failure to do so may result in sickness or
death:
• Any part of the system becomes damaged.
• Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops.
• Breathing becomes difficult.
• You feel dizzy or your vision is impaired.
• You taste or smell contaminants.
• Your face, eyes, nose or mouth become(s) irritated.
• You suspect that the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this respirator may no
longer provide adequate protection.
Do not expose blower/filter assembly directly to sparks or molten metal spatter. 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 assembly to ignite, resulting in serious injury, sickness or death.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

Cleaning is recommended after each use:
1. Remove the motor blower assembly and filter.
2. Remove power cord plug from battery pack.
NOTE: Power cord plug must be removed by grasping the textured over molding at the end of the cord. Pulling on
the cord itself to remove the plug may damage the cord wires.
3. The center adapter, lens and faceseal can also be removed if necessary.
4 Clean and sanitize the facepiece (excluding the motor blower assembly, battery pack and filter) by immersing in
warm cleaning solution and scrub with a soft brush until clean. Parts may also be cleaned in a respirator washer.
NOTE: Water temperatures should not exceed 120°F (49°C). Do not use cleaning agents that contain lanolin, other
oils or solvents.
5. Disinfect facepiece by soaking in a solution of quaternary ammonia disinfectant or sodium hypochlorite (1oz [30mL]
household bleach in 2 gallons [7.5L] of water), or other disinfectant. Follow manufacturer's use recommendations.
6. Rinse in fresh, warm water and air dry in non-contaminated atmosphere. Drying temperatures must not exceed
120°F (49°C).
7. The cleaned respirator should be stored away from contaminated areas when not in use.
8. Do not allow water or mist to enter the motor blower unit. Clean motor blower unit by wiping down with a damp cloth
or sponge.
NOTE: If water or other moisture (e.g. sweat) enters the motor blower, connect blower (without filter) to battery pack and
allow blower to run for 10-15 minutes to facilitate drying. Storage while still damp may damage the motor.
Do not clean respirator with solvents. Cleaning with solvents may degrade some respirator components and reduce
respirator effectiveness. Inspect all respirator components before each use to ensure proper operating conditions.
Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
Never attempt to clean filters by knocking or blowing out accumulated material. This may result in damage to the filter
membrane or other damage allowing hazardous particles to enter the breathing zone, resulting in sickness or death.

REPLACEMENT PART INSTRUCTIONS

3M™ Facepiece Assemblies 6700DIN/6800DIN/6900DIN
The facepiece consists of the head harness assembly, center adapter assembly, lens assembly, faceseal (small, medium
or large), and frame assembly (top, bottom, nuts and screws). To disassemble lens assembly from faceseal, remove the
two Phillips screws from top frame. Then, pull the frame top and frame bottom away from the faceseal. The frame top,
frame bottom, faceseal and the lens assembly have vertical line markings that indicate their positions relative to one
another. Make certain these markings are aligned for reassembly.
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3M™ DIN Port Adapter Assembly 6884
The DIN port adapter assembly consists of a 3M™ DIN Port Base 6883, 3M™ DIN Cover 6882, 3M™ DIN Air Director
6881, 3M™ Exhalation Valve 6889, 3M™ Breathing Tube Gasket 6876 and 3M™ Center Adapter Gasket 6896. It is
secured to the center of the lens with a bayonet-style twist lock connection, which compresses the center adapter gasket
6896. The 3M DIN port assembly 6884 is locked in position by the 3M DIN air director 6881.
To remove the center adapter from the facepiece:
1. Squeeze the locking tab at the back of the air director 6881 and pull back to disengage from the DIN port base 6883
(Fig. 1).
2. Grasp center adapter at cover and twist counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to disengage bayonet from facepiece lens.
3. Withdraw center adapter from lens center port.
To install the center adapter into the facepiece:
1. Align tabs on center adapter base with notches in center port of facepiece lens.
2. Slide adapter into lens port (Fig. 2).
3. Grasp center adapter at cover and twist clockwise 1/4 turn to stop. Be certain center adapter gasket is properly in
place and sealed, and that the adapter assembly is fully engaged.
4. Align the lug at the bottom of the air director 6881 with the slot at the bottom of the DIN port base 6883 (Fig. 1). Slide
forward and press the center knob until the locking tab clicks into place.
3M™ Center Adapter Gasket Replacement 6896
The 3M center adapter gasket 6896 is designed to seal the interface between the center adapter and the lens of the 6000
Series Full Facepiece.
1. DIN Port (6884) and Pressure Demand (6874) adapter assemblies only: Squeeze the locking tab at the back of the
6881 Air Director and pull back to disengage from the 6883 DIN port base (Fig. 1).
2. Grasp center adapter at cover and twist counter-clockwise 1⁄4 turn to disengage from facepiece lens. Withdraw
center adapter from lens center port.
3. Remove old 6896 gasket from center adapter and replace with new 6896 gasket.
4. Re-install center adapter into facepiece lens (Fig. 2).
5. Align the lug at the bottom of the 6881 air director with the slot at the bottom of the 6883 DIN port base. Slide
forward and press the center knob until the locking tab clicks into place.
3M™ Exhalation Valve Replacement 6889
1. Remove center adapter cover (valve cover) by pulling out from bottom latch.
2. Grasp valve and pull valve stem out from valve seat.
3. Inspect valve seat making certain it is clean and in good condition.
4. Place new 6889 valve over the exhalation port and push or press valve stem into center hole (Fig. 3). Be certain the
valve is fully seated and spins freely in mount.
5. Replace adapter cover (valve cover) by engaging top and bottom snaps (latches).
NOTE: Conduct a negative pressure user seal check to ensure exhalation valve is functioning properly. See
User Seal Check section in these User Instructions.
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Fig. 2