3M
™
Powered & Supplied Air Respirators
3
Care and Maintenance
Before Use
•
Inspect Regulator assembly for cracks or loose
connectors
•
Inspect Breathing Tube – ensure it is free from splits
or holes
Replace if necessary
•
Inspect Belt – ensure it is free from splits or tears and
the buckle is undamaged
•
Examine tubes and connectors for cracks and the
seals/sealings rings for damage
•
Examine the 3M Compressed Air Supply Tube for
damage
•
The facepiece should be inspected as per the user
instructions
Monthly
•
Carry out all the ‘Before Use’ inspections and create
record of this monthly check for the regulator
After Use
•
Clean casing with cloth dampened with a mild
solution of water and liquid household soap
•
Disinfect with 3M
™
105 Wipes
•
Store in a dry, clean area / locker away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures and solvents
Replace all damaged paRts immediately to
ensuRe coRRect levels of pRotection
To maintain protection levels, optimise the effective lifetime of the system and avoid the additional
cost of replacement, it is extremely important to carry out regular checks and maintenance on
Powered and Supplied Air Respirators.
3M
™
S-200 Supplied Air
Respiratory System
When the S-200 system is combined with an approved 3M
™
Facepiece it forms a supplied air apparatus for
respiratory protection.