Operation; Fit Testing; Inspection; User Performance Check - 3M Powerflow PAPR Mode D'emploi

OPERATION

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
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.
After successfully completing the fit testing, inspection, user performance check, donning and user
seal check procedures, enter the contaminated area, breathing normally. Keep the PAPR assembly
away from equipment, vehicles and other physical and chemical hazards.
When exiting the contaminated area, remove the respirator in a clean area. Clean your hands of
any contaminants before reaching inside the facepiece for any reason. Refer to the "Cleaning and
Storage" section.

Fit Testing

Note: Fit testing is a U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Canadian
CSA requirement. Therefore, either quantitative or qualitative fit testing must be conducted prior
to the respirator being issued.
Quantitative Fit Testing (QNFT) can be conducted using a 3M™ Fit Test Adapter 601 and 42 CFR
84 P100 filters such as the 3M™ Particulate Filters 2091 or 7093.
Qualitative Fit Testing (QLFT) with the 3M™ Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus FT-10 or FT-30 can
be conducted using any of the NIOSH approved 42 CFR 84 particulate filters. Use of Qualitative
Fit Testing may reduce the respirator's Assigned Protection Factor (APF). Reference U.S. OSHA
29 CFR 1910.134.
Note: For further information concerning fit testing contact 3M OH&ESD Technical Service at
1-800-243-4630 or a 3M location in your region. In Canada, call Technical Service at
1-800-267-4414.
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Inspection

W WARNING
Failure to conduct an inspection and complete all necessary repairs before use may adversely
affect respirator performance and 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.
An inspection must be performed and all necessary repairs made prior to each use as follows:
1. Head harness straps are not torn and the visor is not cracked.
2. Inhalation valves are not worn, torn, bent, dry, or sticky, and there are no holes in the
facepiece fabric.
3. Check that the two bayonet parts are closed using 6880 bayonet caps and 6895 Inhalation
Port Gasket.
4. Battery pack is fully charged.
5. Filter is a high-efficiency filter with 3M part number 450-01-01.
6. High-efficiency filter is appropriate for the environment of its intended use.
W WARNING
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.

User Performance Check

W WARNING
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.
A user performance check must be performed prior to each
use. After completing an inspection, check that air flows
properly through the system as follows:
1. Connect the filter to the blower/filtration unit.
2. Insert the base of the airflow indicator into the outlet side
of the blower/filtration unit. (Fig. 6) Turn the battery
pack switch to the ON position.
3. Hold the blower/filtration unit so the airflow indicator is in
a vertical position.
4. Make sure the center of the airflow indicator float is at or
above the mark on the airflow indicator specified for the
3M™ Powerflow™ PAPR. If the float fails to reach this
mark, substitute a freshly charged battery pack and/or
install a new filter. Be sure to replace the plug and screw
cap on the old filter and dispose of it in accordance with
federal, state and local laws and regulations
W WARNING
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.
Fig. 6
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