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WARNING
This product is part of a system that helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read
and understand the
User Instructions
provided as a part of the product packaging. A written respiratory protection program
must be implemented meeting all the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 including training, fit testing, and medical
evaluation. In Canada, CSA standards Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction,
as appropriate.
Misuse may result in sickness or death.
FOREWORD
Contact Information
Read all instructions and warnings before using. Keep this
User Instructions
for reference. If you have questions regarding these products
contact 3M Technical Service.
System Description
The 3M™ GVP Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Assembly is designed to be used with certain 3M respiratory headgear, filter/cartridges,
batteries and breathing tubes to form a complete NIOSH approved respiratory system. When used in accordance with its NIOSH approval, these
systems help provide respiratory protection against certain airborne contaminants. See “NIOSH Approval” section of this
User Instructions
for
additional information on approvals.
The GVP belt mounted assemblies consist of a blower unit, filter/cartridge, waist belt and either GVP-111 nickel cadmium, BP-15 nickel metal
hydride battery pack or TR-630 lithium-ion battery. The TR-659 battery adapter and either the TR-656 or TR-657 holster are required when the
TR-630 battery is used with the GVP PAPR assembly.
NOTE:
The BC-210 charger, used to charge the BP-15 battery pack, was discontinued and is no longer available.
The GVP assembly used with the GVP-111 battery pack is an intrinsically safe system for the following: Division 1, Class I; Group D, Class II,
Groups E, F, G and Class III. The GVP assembly used with the BP-15 or with the TR-630 battery pack is not an intrinsically safe system.
The motor/blower unit (i.e. turbo assembly) draws ambient air through the filter/cartridge and provides filtered air to the headgear via the
breathing tube. The GVP-111, BP-15 and TR-659 adapter (when used with the TR-630 battery) have a visual alarm to alert the wearer to a low
battery voltage state.
The 3M™ GVP Assembly is available with a variety of accessories and belt options. Consult the “Listing of Components, Accessories and
Replacement Parts” in this
User Instructions
for additional information including a listing of 3M™ GVP PAPR part numbers. Refer to the
enclosed 3M™ GVP NIOSH Approval Label for approved system configurations.
Use the 3M™ Spark Arrest Cover GVP-146 to help reduce exposure of the 3M™ Motor Blower GVP-100 and 3M™ GVP Cartridges or Filters to
sparks and other hot materials, typically resulting from grinding, welding operations or other “hot work”.
NOTE:
The 3M™ Vinyl Belt GVP-117 should not be used for high heat or spark producing operations.
Listing of Warnings and Cautions within these
User Instructions
W
WARNING
•
These respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the
User
Instructions
provided as a part of the product packaging. A written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all
the
requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 including training, fit testing, and medical evaluation. In Canada, CSA standards Z94.4
requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate.
Misuse may result in sickness or
death.
•
Each person using this respirator assembly 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.
•
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.
•
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 without the battery storage and cleaning cover installed.
c.
Do not use, charge, or store batteries outside the recommended temperature limits.
d.
Charge in an area free of combustible material and readily monitored.
•
To reduce exposure to hazardous voltage:
a.
Do not attempt to service the chargers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
b.
Do not substitute, modify or add parts to the chargers.
c.
Inspect the chargers and power cords before use. Replace if any parts are damaged.
d.
Do not use the chargers outdoors or in wet environments.
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Be certain that the filter and/or cartridge that you are placing on the unit is appropriate for the contaminants to which you will be
exposed.
Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
•
Do not over-tighten filter/cartridge. Over-tightening may result in distortion or displacement of the seal and may allow contaminated air
to enter the respirator headpiece and
may result in sickness or death.
•
Failure to pass a user performance check and complete all necessary repairs before use
may adversely affect respirator
performance and result in sickness or death.
W
WARNING
• Before using a 3M™ GVP PAPR Assembly, each person must read and understand the information in these
User Instructions
and
the
User Instructions
provided with the respirator headpiece to be used. Use of these respirator systems by untrained or unqualified
persons, or use that is not in accordance with these instructions, may adversely affect respirator performance and
may result in
sickness or death.
• Use of this respirator in atmospheres for which it was not NIOSH certified and designed
may result in sickness or death.
Do not wear
this respirator where:
a. Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
b. Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
c. Contaminant concentrations are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
d. Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration determined using the assigned protection factor (APF)
recommended for the applicable headpiece or the APF mandated by specific government standards, whichever is lower. Refer to the
User Instructions
provided with the applicable headpiece.
• Do not enter a contaminated area until properly donning the respirator system. Do not remove the respirator before leaving the
contaminated area.
Doing so may result in sickness or death.
• Contaminants that are dangerous to your health include those that you may not be able to see or smell. Leave the contaminated area
immediately if any of the following conditions occur.
Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
a. Airflow decreases or stops.
b. Any part of the system becomes damaged.
c. Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops.
d. Breathing becomes difficult.
e. You feel dizzy or your vision is impaired.
f. You taste or smell contaminants.
g. Your face, eyes, nose or mouth become(s) irritated.
h. You suspect that the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this respirator may no longer provide adequate
protection.
• Do not expose blower/filter assembly directly to sparks or molten metal spatter. Direct contact with sparks or molten metal spatter may
damage the filter, allowing unfiltered air into the breathing zone and may cause the filter or blower assembly to ignite,
resulting in
serious injury, sickness or death.
• Never alter or modify this respirator. Repair or replace parts only with the 3M components approved for this assembly. Failure to do so
may adversely affect product performance and result in sickness or death.
• Do not clean respirator with solvents. Cleaning with solvents may degrade some respirator components and reduce respirator
effectiveness. Inspect all respirator components before each use to ensure proper operating conditions.
Failure to do so may result in
sickness or death.
• Never attempt to clean filters by knocking or blowing out accumulated material. This may result in damage to the filter membrane
allowing hazardous particles to enter the breathing zone,
resulting in sickness or death.
•
To reduce the risks associated with fire, explosion, and environmental contamination:
Do not dispose of Li-ion batteries in a fire or send for incineration. Battery packs should be treated as special waste and in accordance
with your local environmental regulations.
CAUTION
• The 3M™ GVP when used with the BP-15 battery pack or the TR-630 and TR-659 battery/adapter combination
IS NOT an
intrinsically safe system.
• 3M™ Motor Blower GVP-100, 3M™ Power Cord GVP-110 and 3M™ Battery Pack GVP-111 combination has been tested and
classified by UL for intrinsic safety for the following: Division 1, Class I; Group D, Class II, Groups E, F, G and Class III. If the GVP-111
battery case is compromised or cracked, or if the rubber switch boot is damaged or missing, the battery pack and system should no
longer be considered intrinsically safe.
• To reduce the risks associated with hot surfaces:
- Do not touch pins after battery has been charged.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Do not wear this respirator system to enter areas where:
•
Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
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Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
•
Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
•
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.
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
.
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.Consult an industrial hygienist or call
3M Technical Service with questions concerning applicability of these products to your job requirements.
APPROVAL, CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS
NIOSH Approval
The GVP 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 GVP PAPR assembly for a listing of components that can be used to assemble a complete NIOSH approved respirator
system or contact 3M Technical Service.
