3M Breathe Easy Turbo PAPR (powered air purifying respirator)
Assembly
Monthly Inspection Checklist
1.
Battery recharging:
The black and yellow (standard) batteries (#BP-15) can remain on the charger
indefinitely since this charger has a trickle charge feature.
2.
Wipe the Turbo blower unit and battery pack with a mild cleaning solution as
necessary. Do not immerse the Turbo PAPR blower or battery pack
3.
Turbo PAPR Unit:
a)
Remove the filters/cartridges.
b)
Examine the blower for cracks. Replace if cracked or damaged.
c)
Examine the inside of the blower intake manifold (note the red and white
wires). The presence of dust or other particulate matter inside the
manifold or on the wires may indicate a damaged filter, improper seating
of the filter/cartridge or incorrect filter/cartridge selection.
d)
Examine the outside of the battery pack for cracks. Replace if damaged.
4.
Breathing Tube:
a)
Carefully examine the entire breathing tube. Look for tears, holes, or
cracks.
b)
Bend the tube to verify that it is flexible.
5.
Airflow Check:
a)
With the breathing tube assembly disconnected from the Turbo PAPR
blower unit and the system running, insert the base of the flow meter into
the Turbo unit outlet. Be sure that the turbo blower unit and flow meter
are resting in a vertical position. The Turbo unit may need to be propped
up so that the lower cartridge opening is not blocked.
b)
Check that the center of the float rests at or above the appropriate mark.
The Turbo must maintain at least 6 cfm. If the flow rate is below 6 cfm,
replace filter/cartridges and check flow rate again.
c)
Reattach the breathing tube assembly to the Turbo blower unit.
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