General Safety Information; Intended Use; List Of Warnings And Cautions Within These User Instructions - 3M Powerflow PAPR Mode D'emploi

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

This product helps protect against certain airborne particles. 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.

Intended Use

The 3M Powerflow System consists of a tight fitting, full facepiece connected directly to a
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blower/filtration unit. This powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) system, equipped with the
appropriate filter, is intended to help provide respiratory protection against certain particles.
The Powerflow respirator is not approved for use with gas and vapor cartridges and is intended
to help provide respiratory protection from certain airborne particles only.
This product contains no components made from natural rubber latex.

List of Warnings and Cautions within these User Instructions

This product helps protect against certain airborne particles. 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.
The Powerflow respirator is not approved for use with gas and vapor cartridges and is intended
to help provide respiratory protection from certain airborne particles only.
Each person using this respirator must read and understand the information in these User
Instructions before use. Use of these respirators by untrained or unqualified persons, or use that
is not in accordance with these User Instructions, may adversely affect respirator
performance and result in sickness or death.
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. Do not attempt to repair
or modify any component of the system except as described in these User Instructions. Failure
to do so may adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
The connection between the motor blower assembly and the facepiece must be checked every
time the unit is assembled or swiveled. Perform this check outside the contaminated
environment. Entering the contaminated environment while the connection between the motor
blower assembly and the facepiece is loose may adversely affect respirator performance and
result in serious bodily injury or death.
The Powerflow systems are not NIOSH approved for use with a nose cup. If converting from
another 6000 full facepiece system, the 6894 nose cup assembly must be removed. Failure to
do so will adversely affect respirator performance and may result in sickness or death.
The 3M™ Battery Pack BP-17IS can be used in environments that require intrinsically safe
equipment ONLY when the clothing clip and screw are in place. If the clothing clip and screw
are not in place, DO NOT USE in environments that require intrinsically safe equipment.
Misuse may result in serious bodily injury or death.
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 gasses
– Atmospheres are oxygen deficient
– 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
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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 splatter 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.
Failure to conduct an inspection and complete all necessary repairs before use may adversely
affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
Over tightening filter may result in distortion or displacement of the seal and may allow
contaminated air to enter the respirator headpiece, resulting in sickness or death.
Failure to pass a user performance check and complete all necessary repairs before use may
adversely affect respirator performance and 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 allowing hazardous particles to enter the breathing
zone, resulting in sickness or death.
Do not use with beards or other facial hair or other conditions that prevent a good seal
between the face and the sealing surface of the respirator. Failure to do so may result in
sickness or death.
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.
Failure to follow the filter installation procedures for the 3M™ Powerflow™ System may
allow contaminants to enter the system, and may result in sickness or death.
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