Use Instructions And Limitations; Important; General Description; Use For - 3M Powerflow PAPR Mode D'emploi

USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Important

Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these User
Instructions for reference.

General Description

The 3M™ Powerflow™ System is a NIOSH-approved powered air purifying respirator (PAPR).
The complete system includes a tight fitting full facepiece, facepiece-mounted blower/filtration
unit, rechargeable battery, battery charger and high-efficiency particulate filter.
The NiCd battery pack provides up to 8 hours of operation. The facepiece-mounted motor-driven
fan contained in an integral filter carrier draws ambient air through the filter/cartridge. The
rechargeable NiCd battery pack with top switch is fitted with a clip for belt mounting.

Use For

Respiratory protection against certain airborne particulate contaminants including dusts, fumes,
mists, radionuclides and asbestos.

Do Not Use For

- Protection from toxic gases or vapors
- Oxygen deficient atmospheres
- Contaminant concentrations that are unknown or immediately dangerous to life or health
(IDLH)
- Contaminant concentrations that exceed 1000 times the applicable exposure limit (the assigned
protection factor (APF) recommended for this respirator system), or the APF mandated by
specific government standards, whichever is lower.
Refer to additional limitations and cautions under NIOSH Cautions and Limitations.

Respirator Selection and Training

Powerflow respirators must be used in accordance with applicable health and safety standards,
respirator selection tables contained in such publications as ANSI standard Z88.2-1992, in Canada
CSA Z94.4, or pursuant to the recommendations of an industrial hygienist. The employer must
have a written respirator program in place that complies with the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) respiratory protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134 prior to using any
respirator. In Canada, follow CSA standard Z94.4 or the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction in your region.
If you have any doubts about the applicability of the equipment to your job situation, consult an
industrial hygienist or call the technical service department of 3M OH&ESD at 1-800-243-4630.
In Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
Before using 3M's Powerflow respirator, the employer must assure that each respirator user has
been trained by a qualified person in the proper use and maintenance of the respirator according to
the instructions contained in these User Instructions and other applicable User Instructions.
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.
W WARNING
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NIOSH Approval Labels
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