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3. Leave the contaminated area if any of the following conditions occur:
a. Any part of the system becomes damaged.
b. Airflow to the respirator decreases or stops.
c. You feel dizzy or your vision becomes impaired.
d. You taste or smell contaminants.
e. Your face, eyes, nose, or mouth becomes irritated.
f. You suspect the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this respirator system may no longer provide
adequate protection.
4. Do not remove the respirator or reach your hand into the headgear in areas where the air is contaminated.
5. Follow you specific exiting and decontamination procedures for turning off the motor blower and removing the respirator system.
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WARNING
• 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.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
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WARNING
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.
Detach the battery pack, breathing tube and headgear from the belt. Inspect all parts for damage or other signs of excessive wear. Replace all
damaged parts prior to storage or next use.
Cleaning
1. Motor/blower: Screw the blower plug and filter plug into the motor blower unit (Fig. 1). With the plugs in place the unit can be rinsed with
a mild, pH neutral cleaning solution or it can be placed in an equipment washer. Do not expose to cleaning or drying temperatures greater
than 120°F (49°C). Do not use solvents to clean the motor/blower unit. Liquid solvents may chemically weaken the plastics.
2. Battery pack: Clean the outer surface of the battery pack with a soft cloth dampened in a solution of water and mild, pH neutral detergent.
Ensure electrical contacts are clean and dry before use. Do not immerse the BP-15 or GVP-111 battery pack in water. Keep moisture out
of the GVP-111 and BP-15 battery pack cord receptacle. Do not use solvents to clean the battery pack case.
NOTE:
The TR-630 battery is sealed and designed for temporary immersion for cleaning when the cleaning and storage strap is installed
(included in the TR-653 cleaning and storage kit). The TR-630 battery in a solution of water and mild, pH neutral detergent is rated to
IP67 under the Ingress Protection Standard (IEC 60529). Please see 3M™ Versaflo™ Battery and Charger TR-600
User Instruction
and
Technical Data Bulletin #223 Battery Maintenance for 3M™ Versaflo™ Respirator Systems for further instruction.
3. Power cord: The power cord may be wiped down with a mild cleaning solution, taking care to avoid the socket and prong ends. Clean the
socket and prong ends of the power cord with a clean dry cloth.
4. Battery adapter: The TR-659 may be wiped down with a mild cleaning or disinfecting solution taking care to avoid the battery connection
pins and power cord connection contacts. Clean battery connection pins and power cord connection area with a clean dry cloth. Do not
immerse the TR-659 battery adapter.
5. Holsters: A soft bristle brush or damp cloth may be used to clean the TR-656 heavy duty holster. The TR-657 easy clean holster can be
wiped down with a mild cleaning solution.
6. Breathing tube: Clean the connection sites on the breathing tube with water and detergent solution. The breathing tubes can be immersed
in water for cleaning. The inside of the tube must be completely dried prior to use or storage. Air dry, or dry by connecting to the
motor/blower unit and use it to force air through the tube until dry. Optional breathing tube covers can also be used to facilitate cleaning.
7. Filter/cartridge: The filters and cartridges can not be cleaned and must be replaced. Do not use compressed air or vacuum systems to
attempt to clean the filters. Dispose of the filter/cartridge according to applicable regulations.
Storage
Motor Blower Storage
Store your respirator at room temperature in a dry area that is protected from exposure to hazardous contaminants.
Battery Pack Storage
Refer to the
User Instructions
for the GVP-111 and the
User Instructions
for the BP-15 battery packs for specific maintenance and storage
recommendations.
Refer to Technical Data Bulletin #178 Maintenance and Care of 3M™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Battery Packs for general
recommendations on storage and maintenance of NiCd and NiMH battery packs.
Refer to the
User Instructions
for 3M™ Versaflo ™ TR-600 Battery and Chargers and Technical Data Bulletin #223 on Battery Maintenance for
3M™ Versaflo™ Respirator Systems.
Disposal
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WARNING
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.
In the United States and Canada, 3M participates in the Call2Recycle program which provides for 3M PAPR batteries to be dropped off (free
of charge) at participating recycling collection sites. Please dispose of batteries according to federal, state, provincial and local regulations.
Used filter/cartridges should be disposed of based on the contaminants collected on it and according to local environmental regulations.
Dispose of holsters in accordance with local and government regulations for the contaminant to which they have been exposed.
The battery chargers and battery adapter contain electronic components. Dispose of according to local and government regulations.
SPECIFICATIONS
Air flow:
Battery Packs:
GVP-111:
• Chemistry: Nickel Cadmium (NiCd)
• Run Time: Approximately 8 hours¹
• Recharge Time: 14-16 hours
• Max Time on Charger: 1 week
• Operating Temperature: 10°F to 120°F (-12°C to 49°C)
• Recharging Temperature: 41°F to 77°F (5°C to 25°C)
• Voltage: 4.8 Volts DC
• Battery Pack Life: Approx. 500-1000 charge cycles²
• Charge Indicator: Indicates recharging required
BP-15:
• Chemistry: Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
• Run Time: Approximately 8 hours¹
• Recharge Time: 2 hours to 90%; 4 hours to 100%
• Max Time on Charger: Store on charger when not in use
• Operating Temperature: 10°F to 120°F (-12°C to 49°C)
• Recharging Temperature: 50°F to 90°F (10°C to 32°C)
• Voltage: 6.25 Volts DC
• Battery Pack Life: Approx. 400 charge cycles²
• Charge Indicator: Recharge required. Battery pack will shut down in 15 minutes
TR-630:
• Chemistry: Lithium Ion
• Run Time: Approximately 9 hours (when used with TR-659 battery adapter)¹
• Recharge Time: Typically less than 3.5 hours
• Max Time on Charger: Battery pack may be stored indefinitely on the charger
• Operating Temperature when used with the GVP PAPR: 10°F to 120°F (-12°C to 49°C)
• Recharge Temperature: Internal battery pack temperature must be between 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C) when charging
•
Voltage:
TR-630 battery pack: nominal 11.1 Volts DC
TR-630 battery pack with TR-659 battery adapter: 6.0 Volts DC
• Battery pack life: 250 full capacity charge/discharge cycles while maintaining 80% of the original charge capacity over the course of the
first year of service when used under recommended conditions²
• Charge Indicator: Recharge required. Battery pack will shut down in 15 minutes.
¹ Clean filter and new, fully charged battery pack.
² Will vary depending on conditions of use, recharging and storage.
