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3M™ Air-Mate™ Belt Mounted High Efficiency Powered 

Air Purifying Respirator - Disassembly 

 

1)  The BE-224 is the 38 inch breathing tube. 

 Replace the breathing tube if  

the rubber o-ring gasket is missing from the end of the breathing tube 
connector or if it is punctured, cracked, worn or is no longer flexible.  To 
remove it: 
 

a) Turn the breathing tube counter clockwise until it unlocks, and pull it  

out. 

 

2)   The 451-01-R01 is the high efficiency filter and filter gasket.  

The filter 

and gasket should be replaced when, with a properly charged battery pack, 
the airflow check of the PAPR reveals that the indicator does not rise to 
the specified level; or when the filter has been physically damaged; water 
has entered the filter; or in order to comply with local administrative 
procedures.   

 

The filter & gasket should also be replaced if the gasket is torn or 
damaged.      
 
To remove it: 

 

a)  Pull the belt through the belt retainers to form a loop, clear of the 

PAPR unit. 

 
b)  Release the back cover locking tabs. 

  

c)  Remove the back cover. 

 

d)  Remove the filter and filter gasket. 

 

NOTE:  The filter and filter gasket should be disposed of  in accordance 
with the local, state and federal guidelines. 

  

3)  The 007-00-15R01 is the battery pack.  

Replace the battery pack if it is 

damaged, cracked or no longer takes a charge. To remove it: 

 

a)  Slide the battery pack clip out from under the slot on the housing 

and remove the battery. 

 

NOTE: To properly dispose of the battery pack, follow local solid waste 
disposal regulations or call the RBRC Battery Recycling Information 
Hotline on 1-800-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837). 

 
 

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