Limitations Of Use; Respirator Program Management; Niosh -Approval, Cautions, & Limitations; Additional Certifications - 3M Versaflo M Serie Instrucciones

Limitations of Use

Do not wear this respirator to enter areas where:
a. Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
b. Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
c. Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
d. Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration (MUC) as determined using the
Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for the specific respirator system or the APF mandated by specific
government standards, whichever is lower. See APF section of these User Instructions.

Respirator Program Management

Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By
law, US employers must establish a written respiratory protection program meeting the requirements of
the 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 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
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
NIOSH –Approval, Cautions, & Limitations
These products are one component of a NIOSH approved respiratory protection system. Refer to the User
Instructions and/or the NIOSH approval label provided with the 3M™ Supplied Air (SA) or Powered Air
Purifying (PAPR) Blower Unit for approved configurations and applicable NIOSH Cautions and Limitations.
Description
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Additional Certifications

W WARNING
1. These products meet the requirements of certain industrial eyewear standards and with some
models, certain industrial head protection standards. They do not provide complete head, eye,
and face protection from severe impact and penetration and are not a substitute for good safety
practices and engineering controls. Misuse may result in serious injury or death. For proper
use, see supervisor, refer to the product User Instructions or contact 3M Technical Service.
2. When exposed to eye and face hazards, wear additional eye and/or face protectors appropriate to
the hazard. ANSI Z87.1-2010, incorporated by reference in the OSHA Eye and Face Standard 29
CFR 1910.133, suggests safety spectacles or goggles should be worn in conjunction with loose
fitting respirators if the visor can be raised from the normal position during use. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.
When assembled according to these User Instructions, 3M™ Headgear Assemblies Series M-100,
M-200, M-300, and M-400 meet the requirements of the ANSI Z87.1-2010 standard for eye and face
protection devices. In addition, M-300 and M-400 Series Headgear Assemblies meet the requirements of
the ANSI Z89.1-2009 (Type I, Class G) standard for industrial head protection.
Occupational use of these products for eye and face and/or head protection must be in compliance
with applicable health and safety standards. In the US, employers must comply with the OSHA personal
protective equipment (PPE) standard (29 CFR 1910.132) and, as applicable, the eye and face standard
(29 CFR 1910.133) and the head protection standard (29 CFR 1910.135). In Canada consult the
applicable standard(s) for your jurisdiction.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Unpacking

Inspect the package contents for shipping damage and ensure all components are present. The product
should be inspected before each use following the procedures in the Inspection section of these User
Instructions.

Assembly

M-Series Headgear
M-Series M-105, M-107, M-206, M-207, M-305, M-307, M-405, and M-407 are provided fully
assembled. Prior to use, ensure any protective covering or film that may have been placed over the visor
to protect it during manufacturing or shipping is removed. When using the M-101, M-301, or M-401
install a visor and faceseal (M-101/301) or inner and outer shroud (M-401) prior to use following the
procedures in the Replacement Parts and Accessories section of these User Instructions.
Connecting & Disconnecting Breathing Tubes
- Connect approved breathing tubes by pushing the QRS (Quick Release Swivel) end of the breathing
tube (i.e. end with the blue pinch clip) onto the air inlet of the headgear (Fig. 1a). The breathing tube
should make an audible "click" when attached. Verify breathing tube is secured to the headgear by
pulling on the connection. If it is not securely connected, detach and reconnect.
- To disconnect the breathing tube, compress the tabs on the end of the QRS to release and pull back
to remove (Fig. 1b).
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
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