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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the table below to help identify possible causes and corrective action for problems you may experience.
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
You smell or taste contaminants or an
irritation occurs
Misuse, improper assembly or malfunction of
equipment.
Leave work area immediately and contact
your supervisor. Do not use the PAPR until
the cause is identified and corrected.
Dizziness occurs
Gases or vapors broke through the chemical
cartridge.
The gas and vapor cartridge being used is
incorrect for your workplace contaminants.
Airflow too low.
Inlet and outlet gaskets are in poor condition.
Leave work area immediately.
Change gas and vapor cartridge.
Refer to respirator decision logic such as
ANSI Z88.2-1992 or 3M respirator selection
guide or consult an industrial hygienist.
Perform an airflow check and troubleshoot if
PAPR fails airflow test.
Replace gaskets.
GVP-111 battery pack recharge light
remains “on”
The charger has malfunctioned.
The battery has a dead cell(s).
Replace charger and charge battery.
Replace battery pack.
Blower does not run when switch is
depressed
Battery is discharged.
Power cord disconnected.
Faulty power switch.
Faulty power cord.
Faulty motor.
Leave work area immediately.
Recharge battery.
Secure the power cord to the motor blower
and battery.
Replace battery pack.
Replace power cord.
Replace motor blower.
PAPR fails airflow test
Clogged filter.
Battery pack needs charging.
Inlet and/or outlet gaskets are worn/damaged
or missing.
Motor blower malfunction.
Breathing tube restricted.
Replace filter.
Charge battery.
Inspect and replace if necessary (GVP-101).
Replace motor blower unit (GVP-100).
Remove restriction.
BP-15 battery pack does not work after
charging
Low voltage detection circuit has not reset.
Recharge for short period of time.
BC-200 or BC-210 does not work, charge
adapter indicator is steady yellow
BP-15 battery pack is too hot or too cold for
charging.
Incorrect battery pack is connected to the
charger.
Allow battery pack and charger
temperatures to moderate to between 50°F
(10°C) and 90°F (32°C).
Select the correct charger for the battery.
BC-200 or BC-210 does not work, power
base indicator is steady yellow
Too many chargers are chained together. The
maximum number allowed is ten (10).
Remove excess chargers.
BC-200 or BC-210 does not work, no
lights illuminated on power base or charge
adapter
Fuse on power base has blown.
Determine cause of the blown fuse and
replace with like fuse.
BC-200 or BC-210 does not work, the
charge adapter indicator is red or is not
illuminated
Incorrect battery pack is connected to the
charger. The BC-210 is only to be used with
the BP-15 battery pack.
Select the correct charger for the battery
pack.
For troubleshooting of the TR-630 Battery and available chargers please refer to Refer to the
User Instructions
for 3M™ Versaflo™ Battery and
Chargers TR-600 and Technical Data Bulletin #223 on Battery Maintenance for 3M™ Versaflo™ Respirator Systems.
For troubleshooting of the TR-659 battery adapter please refer to the TR-659 battery adapter
User Instructions
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