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TR-300/TR-300-SG* Powered Air Purifying
Respirator (PAPR) Assembly
User Instructions for 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 and 3M™ Speedglas™ TR-300-SG*
Series Belt Mounted PAPR Assemblies.
*Catalog number only. NIOSH approved and referred to as 3M™ TR-300 PAPR.
Ensembles respirateurs d’épuration d’air propulsé
TR-300 et TR-300-SG*
Directives d’utilisation pour les ensembles respirateurs d’épuration d’air propulsé
montés à la ceinture Versaflo™ 3M™ de série TR-300 et Speedglas™ 3M™ de
série TR-300-SG*
* Numéro de référence seulement. Homologué par le NIOSH sous la désignation suivante : respirateur
d’épuration d’air propulsé TR-300 3M
™
.
Ensamble de Respirador Purificador de Aire
Forzado (PAPR) TR-300/TR-300-SG*
Instrucciones para Ensambles PAPR 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 y 3M™ Speedglas™
TR-300-SG* montados en cinturón
*Sólo es un número de catálogo. Aprobado por el Instituto Nacional de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional
(NIOSH por sus siglas en inglés) y referido como PAPR 3M™ TR-300.
Instalação do Respirador Purificador de Ar
Motorizado (PAPR) das Séries TR-300/TR-300-SG*
Manual de Instruções para o Conjunto Motorizado PAPR da Série TR-300 Versaflo™
da 3M™ e Série TR-300-SG* Speedglas™ da 3M™
* Apenas numeração do catálogo. Aprovado e mencionado pela NIOSH como PAPR TR-300 da 3M™
IMPORTANT:
Before use, the wearer must read and understand these
User Instructions.
Keep these
User Instructions
for reference.
IMPORTANT :
Avant de se servir du produit, l’utilisateur doit lire et comprendre les présentes
directives d’utilisation.
Conserver ces
directives d’utilisation
à titre de référence.
IMPORTANTE:
Antes de usar el producto, el usuario debe leer y entender estas
Instrucciones.
Conserve estas
Instrucciones
para referencia futura.
IMPORTANTE:
Antes de usar, o usuário deve ler e compreender este
Manual de Instruções.
Guarde
este
Manual de Instruções
para futura referência.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD.......................................................................................................................................... 2
Contact Information ...................................................................................................................... 2
System Description ...................................................................................................................... 2
List of Warnings within these
User Instructions
............................................................................. 3
LIMITATIONS OF USE.......................................................................................................................... 3
RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................. 4
NIOSH – APPROVAL, CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS .................................................................................. 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................... 5
Assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Battery Pack ............................................................................................................................ 5
Charge the battery pack ........................................................................................................... 5
Install and remove the Battery Pack into the TR-300 ................................................................ 7
High Efficiency (HE) Particulate Filter, Prefilter and Spark Arrestor ............................................. 7
Breathing tube ......................................................................................................................... 9
Belt .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Back Pack .............................................................................................................................. 10
Suspenders ............................................................................................................................ 10
Head gear .............................................................................................................................. 10
On and Off ............................................................................................................................. 11
INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 11
ENTERING AND EXITING THE CONTAMINATED AREA ......................................................................... 13
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................................................................................................................ 13
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 15
Assigned Protection Factor ......................................................................................................... 16
HE Filter, Prefilter, Spark Arrestor Service Life ............................................................................. 16
TR-341N andTR-344N Battery Charger Display .......................................................................... 16
LISTING OF COMPONENTS, ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 19
IMPORTANT NOTICE ......................................................................................................................... 20
FOR MORE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 20
ENGLISH
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WARNING
This product is part of a system that 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.
List of Warnings within these
User Instructions
WARNING
ENGLISH
1. This product is part of a system that 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.
2. The TR-300 PAPR Assembly is not intrinsically safe.
Do not use in flammable or explosive
atmospheres. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
3. Always correctly use and maintain the filter assembly.
Failure to do so may reduce
respirator performance, overexpose you to contaminants, and may result in sickness or
death.
a. Inspect filter and filter seal before each use and immediately replace if damaged.
b. Always properly install the filter into the blower unit.
c. Keep filter seal clean.
d. Never attempt to clean filters by knocking or blowing out accumulated material.
e. Store the filter as described in these
User Instructions
within the recommended storage
temperature conditions.
4. Failure to follow these
User Instructions
may reduce respirator performance,
overexpose you to contaminants, and may result in injury, sickness, or death.
a. 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.
b. The TR-300 PAPR assembly is one component of an approved respiratory protection
system. Always read and follow all
User Instructions
supplied with your 3M™ headgear
and other system components in order to ensure correct system operation.
5. Always correctly use and maintain the lithium ion battery packs.
Failure to do so may cause
fire or explosion or could adversely affect respirator performance and result in injury,
sickness, or death.
a. Do not charge batteries with unapproved chargers, in enclosed cabinets without
ventilation, in hazardous locations, or near sources of high heat.
b. Do not immerse.
c. Do not use, charge, or store batteries outside the recommended temperature limits.
6. Dispose of lithium ion battery packs according to local environmental regulations. Do not
crush, disassemble, dispose of in standard waste bins, in a fire or send for incineration.
Failure to properly dispose of battery packs may lead to environmental contamination,
fire or explosion.
FORWARD
Contact Information
Read all instructions and warnings before using. Keep this
User Instruction
for reference. If you have
questions regarding these products contact 3M Technical Service.
In United States:
In Canada:
Website: www.3M.com/OccSafety
Website: www.3M.com/CA/OccSafety
Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630
Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414
System Description
The 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 (3M™ Speedglas™ catalog number TR-300-SG) PAPR assemblies
are designed to be used with certain 3M™ industrial and Speedglas™ headgear to form a complete
NIOSH approved respiratory system. When used in accordance with its NIOSH approval, TR-300 PAPR
assemblies help provide respiratory protection against particulates. The TR-300 does not provide
protection against vapors or gases and is not an intrinsically safe system. See
NIOSH Approval
section
of this
User Instruction
for additional information on approvals.
The TR-300 belt mounted assemblies consist of a motor/blower unit, high efficiency filter, waist belt,
and lithium ion battery pack. The motor/blower unit (i.e. turbo assembly) draws ambient air through
its high efficiency filter and supplies filtered air to the headgear via a breathing tube. The blower unit
is equipped with automatic flow control; the motor speed is regulated during operation to compensate
for the charge state of the battery pack and the increasing level of airflow resistance caused by filter
loading. Should the airflow fall below the minimum design flow rate, an audible alarm will sound and
the red fan shape LED on the blower unit user interface will flash to warn the user to immediately
leave the contaminated environment. Similarly an audible and visual low battery alarm will activate
when the battery pack has approximately 10-15 minutes of charge remaining to warn the user to
leave the contaminated area (see Fig. 11).
A high efficiency filter with carbon for nuisance levels of organic vapors is also available.
Note:
Nuisance level organic vapor refers to concentrations not exceeding the OSHA permissible
exposure limit (PEL) or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.
In addition, the TR-300 is available with a variety of accessories, belt options, and choice of standard
or high capacity battery pack and single or multi-station charger. Consult the
Listing of Components,
Accessories, and Replacement Parts
in this
User Instruction
for additional information including a
listing of 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 PAPR part numbers and corresponding 3M™ Speedglas™ catalog
numbers.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Do not wear this respirator system to enter areas where:
o
Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
o
Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
o
Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
o
Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration (MUC) determined using
the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for the specific respirator system or the APF mandated by
specific government standards, whichever is lower.
Immediately exit the contaminated area if any of the low battery or low airflow alarms activate.
Refer to the
User Instructions
provided with the applicable headgear and the additional cautions and
limitations under the NIOSH Cautions and Limitations in this
User Instructions.
The recommended operating altitude range of the TR-300 is up to approximately 2600 feet (800
meters). For use in elevations above 2600 feet contact 3M Technical Service.
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WARNING
Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain airborne
contaminants by reducing concentrations in the wear’s breathing zone below the Occupational
Exposure Limit (OEL). It is essential to follow all instructions and government regulations on
the use of this product, including wearing the complete respirator system during all times of
exposure, in order for the product to help protect the wearer.
Misuse of respirators may result in
overexposure to contaminants and lead to sickness or death.
For proper use, see supervisor,
refer to the product
User Instructions
or contact 3M Technical Service at 1-800-243-4630. In
Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
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RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
By United States regulation employers must establish a written respirator protection program meeting
the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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 29 CFR 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
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
Description
Permissible Practice
Definitions
Respiratory Protection Program
Selection of Respirators
Medical Evaluation
Fit Testing
Use of Respirators
Maintenance and Care of Respirators
Breathing Air Quality and Use
Identification of Cartridges, Filters, and Canisters
Training and Information
Program Evaluation
Recordkeeping
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
Battery Pack
ENGLISH
WARNING
The TR-300 PAPR Assembly is not intrinsically safe.
Do not use in flammable or explosive
atmospheres. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
Always correctly use and maintain the lithium ion battery packs.
Failure to do so may cause
fire or explosion or could adversely affect respirator performance and result in injury,
sickness, or death.
a. Do not charge batteries with unapproved chargers, in enclosed cabinets without
ventilation, in hazardous locations, or near sources of high heat.
b. Do not immerse.
c. Do not use, charge, or store batteries outside the recommended temperature limits.
Refer to the TR-300 battery pack and charger
User Instructions
for additional information on proper
battery pack use and maintenance.
Charge the battery pack
1. Inspect battery pack initially and prior to each charge cycle. If cracks or damage to the case is
noted do not charge the battery pack. Properly dispose of the battery pack and replace.
2. Place chargers in a cool, well ventilated location free of particulates or other airborne
contamination.
3. Power source
TR-341N Single Station Battery Charger.
o
Insert the battery pack into the TR-340 charging cradle by sliding the back end of the battery
pack in first. Push down to click the front end into place (Fig. 1).
o
Insert the TR-941N power cord into the cradle (Fig. 1a).
TR-944N 4-Station Battery Charger.
o
Insert the TR-340 into one of the charging ports on the TR-944N and slide back to lock into
place (Fig. 1b).
o
Insert the battery pack into the TR-340 cradle as described above. (Note: the TR-941N power
cord is not used with the TR-340, when the 4 Station Charger is used). Ensure the power
cord supplied with the TR-944N kit is plugged into the 4 station base. You may charge any
combination of up to (4) TR-330 or TR-332 battery packs simultaneously.
Note:
The TR-340 and TR-944N do not use the same power cord. Use only the cord
supplied with your charger kit.
NIOSH – APPROVAL, CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS
NIOSH Approval
The TR-300 PAPR Assembly is one component of a NIOSH approved respiratory system. Refer to the
User Instructions
and/or the NIOSH approval label provided with the TR-300 for a listing of components
that can be used to assemble a complete NIOSH approved respirator system or contact 3M Technical
Service. TR-300-SG is a catalog number only. NIOSH approved as TR-300 PAPR.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
A – Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B – Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C – Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
F – Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight
fitting facepieces or six cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or helmets.
H – Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that
cartridge and canisters are replaced before breakthrough occurs.
I – Contains electrical parts that may cause an ignition in flammable or explosive atmospheres.
J – Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
L – Follow the manufacturer’s
User’s Instructions
for changing cartridges, canister and/or filters.
M – All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA,
OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
N – Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration
as specified by the manufacturer.
O – Refer to
User’s Instructions,
and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance
of these respirators.
P – NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
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Fig. 1
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1
2
1
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
Install and remove the Battery Pack into the TR-300
To install a charged battery pack, hold the unit so the filter cover faces you (Fig. 4).
o
Inspect the hinge and latch on the battery pack and ensure it is clean and undamaged.
o
Hook the left edge of the battery pack into its holder on the bottom of the unit (1).
o
Push the right side of the battery pack into the motor/blower until the latch fully engages with
an audible click (2).
o
Grasp the battery pack and gently pull to confirm pack is locked into place.
To remove the battery pack, hold the unit so the filter cover faces you. Press the battery pack latch and
pull the battery pack down and out.
ENGLISH
4. Plug the power cord into an AC power source (100-240V). Charging will begin. Refer to Table 1 in
the Specifications section for a list of charger LED displays and meanings.
5. Battery pack removal (Fig. 2)
o
Unplug the power cord from the electrical source.
o
Release battery pack from cradle – press blue release tab on battery pack and lift out.
The TR-340 can remain attached to the TR-944N if desired. To release the cradle from the base –
press down on the oval release tab on the base, slide cradle forward and lift out. Be careful not to
pinch fingers as the cradle slides forward.
Battery pack charge status is indicated by pressing the indicator button on the top of the battery pack
(Fig. 3). Number of bars illuminated indicates approximate battery pack charge capacity (less than
20% to 100%). Refer to the battery pack and charger
User Instructions
for further information on
charging, charge status and service life of the battery packs.
Fig. 4
High Efficiency (HE) Particulate Filter, Prefilter and Spark Arrestor
A 3M™ TR-300 high efficiency (HE) filter must always be used. The TR-3710N and TR-3710N-SG
are standard HE filters. The 3M™ TR-3810N and TR-3810N-SG HE filters are 3M recommended for
relief against nuisance level organic vapors. Nuisance level organic vapor refers to concentrations not
exceeding OSHA PEL or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.
The TR-3600 prefilter is an optional accessory for select 3M™ hoods and headcovers. Check the
TR-300 NIOSH approval label to determine if the prefilter is approved for use with your specific system
configuration.
The TR-362 (TR-362-SG) is a spark arrestor/prefilter for select 3M™ industrial headgear and 3M™
Speedglas™ welding headgear. Check the TR-300 NIOSH approval label to determine if the spark
arrestor/prefilter is approved for use with your specific system configuration. Use of the TR-362 or
TR-362-SG is mandatory for welding and in all situations where the TR-300 may be exposed to sparks,
molten metal, or other hot particulates. Failure to use the spark arrestor/prefilter may allow the filter to
be damaged and allow contaminants to enter the respirator.
The TR-3600 cannot be used in combination with the TR-362 or TR-362-SG.
Refer to the TR-300
NIOSH approval label to confirm which product can be used with your system configuration. If there
is any question regarding use of the HE filter, prefilter or spark arrestor/prefilter consult a supervisor,
occupational safety and health professional or call the 3M Technical Services help line.
Install HE filter and if using the TR-3600 prefilter or TR-362 (TR-362-SG) spark arrestor/prefilter:
1. Inspect the HE filter to be installed:
o
Filter material is intact with no tears or other damage.
o
Filter seal is present and intact with no particles, cuts, distortions or indentations present. Wipe
the filter seal with a clean cloth if necessary. Dispose of and replace filter if damage is noted or
suspected.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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