General Safety Information; Intended Use; General Description; Use For - 3M Airstream AS-400LBC Directives D'utilisation

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

This product helps protect against certain airborne contaminants.
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

General Description

The 3M™ Airstream™ Headgear-Mounted Powered Air Purifying
Respirator (PAPR) System is a NIOSH-approved, loose fitting facepiece
system. The blower and filter are mounted inside the headgear shell
and powered by a rechargeable NiCd battery pack, which clips to the
user's belt. The 3M™ Airstream™ Headgear-Mounted PAPR System
is designed to help provide respiratory protection against particulates
when using the AS-140-5 high efficiency filter or from hydrogen
fluoride when using the AS-176 cartridge.
Ambient air is drawn through the outer pre-filter and passes up
through the top of the headgear, where it passes through the
filter/cartridge "sock". The filtered air then flows down over the user's
face and exits at the periphery of the faceseal (Fig. 1). A head seal, faceseal, and temple seals plus
positive air flow help prevent mixing of filtered air inside the visor with ambient
contaminated area, the visor assembly can be lifted and locked in the up position. This respirator
headpiece will accommodate limited facial hair without compromising the level of protection, provided
there is no facial hair between the elasticized edge of the faceseal and the face.

Use For

Respiratory protection against certain airborne particulate contaminants (including dusts, fumes, mists,
radionuclides and asbestos) or hydrogen fluoride.

Do Not Use For

- Oxygen deficient atmospheres.
- Gases and vapors other than hydrogen fluoride.
- Contaminant concentrations that are unknown or immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
- Contaminant concentrations that exceed 25 times the applicable exposure limit (the assigned
protection factor, APF, for this respirator system) or the APF mandated by specific government
standards, whichever is lower.
- Atmospheres containing paint spray or oil aerosols.
WARNING
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air. When not in the
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Respirator Selection and Training

Use of these respirators must be in accordance with applicable health and safety standards, respirator
selection tables contained in such publications as American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z88.2-
1992, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard Z94.4 or pursuant to the recommendations of
an industrial hygienist. Before occupational use of these respirators, a written respiratory protection
program must be implemented meeting all the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 such as
training, fit testing, medical evaluation, and applicable OSHA substance specific standards. In Canada,
CSA standards Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as
appropriate.
If you have any doubts about the applicability of these respirators to your job situation, consult an
industrial hygienist or call 3M OH&ESD technical service department at 1-800-243-4630. In Canada,
call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
WARNING
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.

Listing of Warnings and Cautions within these User Instructions.

WARNING
• This product helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. 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.
• 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 may result in sickness or death.
• Because the faceshields of the 3M™ Airstream™ Headgear-Mounted PAPR System can be
raised from the normal position, ANSI Z87.1-2003/CSA Z94.3 states that safety spectacles
or goggles must be worn in conjunction with this respirator. Failure to do so may result in
serious eye injury.
• 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.
• Use of excessive force during the insertion of the filter/cartridge may damage the filter/cartridge
and/or the filter/cartridge holder. Do not attempt to repair or use damaged filter/cartridges. If
damage is suspected, remove and start over with new components as necessary. Failure to do
so may adversely affect respirator performance and may result in sickness or death.
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