Foreword; Contact Information; System Description; List Of Warnings Within These User Instructions - 3M Versaflo M Serie Manual De Instrucciones

This product, when used as part of an approved respiratory protection
system, helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse
may result in sickness or death. For proper use, see supervisor,
User Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630. In Canada,
call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.

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Contact Information

Read all instructions and warnings before using. Keep these User Instructions for reference. If you have
questions regarding these products contact 3M Technical service.
In United States:
Website: www.3M.com/OccSafety
Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630

System description

The 3M™ Versaflo™ M-Series Headgear is a family of respirators designed to meet the changing
needs of users through a modular design and convertibility of major components. The M-100 and
M-300 Series loose fitting facepieces and the M-400 Series helmets are designed to be used with
certain 3M breathing tubes and Powered Air Purifying (PAPR) or Supplied Air (SA) units to form a
respiratory system. In addition, all 3M™ M-Series Headgear meet the test requirements of certain eye
and face protection standards and the M-300 and M-400 Series Headgear meet test requirements
of certain industrial head protection standards. See Approvals Section of these User Instructions for
additional information.
The M-100 Series Respiratory Faceshields have a wide-view flip-up visor, fully adjustable ratchet
suspension, and a fabric faceseal. An integral air deflector allows the user to position the airflow for
wearing comfort. When used with the optional M-170 Faceshield Inserts, the M-100 Series Headgear
offers lightweight head coverage from dirt, debris, and overspray as well as minimal head protection
from contact with stationary objects (i.e. "bump" protection).
The M-300 Series Respiratory Hardhats have similar features to the M-100 Respiratory Faceshields,
including a liftable wide-view visor assembly and an integral air deflector to direct the airflow inside
the headgear. Unlike the M-100 Series Headgear, the M-300 Series Headgear comes with a solid
headgear shell and has been tested to certain industrial head protection standards.
The M-400 Series Helmets are designed to offer the highest level of respiratory protection of the
M-Series Range. This "jawed" product provides coverage for the neck and shoulders through a
versatile two piece inner and outer neck shroud design. The M-400 Series Headgear uses the same
fully adjustable head suspension and headgear shell as the M-300 Series Headgear.
Optional accessories and a variety of faceseal, shroud, and visor materials are available for the
M-Series Headgear, giving the user a choice of configurations for specific applications.
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Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain airborne
contaminants by reducing airborne concentrations in the wearer's breathing zone below the
Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL). It is essential to follow all instructions and government
regulations on the use of this product, which includes wearing the complete respirator system
during all times of exposure, in order for the product to help protect the wearer. Misuse of
respirators may result in overexposure to contaminants and lead to sickness or death. For
proper use, see supervisor, refer to the product User Instructions or contact 3M Technical Service.
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In Canada:
Website: www.3M.com/CA/occsafety
Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414
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List of Warnings within these User Instructions

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1. This product, when used as part of an approved respiratory protection system, helps protect
against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For proper
use, see supervisor, User Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call
Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
2. These products meet the requirements of certain industrial eyewear standards and with some
models, certain industrial head protection standards. They do not provide complete head, eye,
and face protection from severe impact and penetration and are not a substitute for good safety
practices and engineering controls. Misuse may result in serious injury or death. For proper
use, see supervisor, refer to the product User Instructions or contact 3M Technical Service.
3. When exposed to eye and face hazards, wear additional eye and/or face protectors appropriate
to the hazard. ANSI Z87.1-2003, incorporated by reference in the OSHA Eye and Face Standard
29 CFR 1910.133, suggests safety spectacles or goggles should be worn in conjunction with
loose fitting respirators if the visor can be raised from the normal position during use. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury.
4. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce the capability of the M-300 and M-400 Series
Headgear shell to withstand impact and penetration and may result in serious injury or death:
a. Use only the cleaning processes and agents described in these User Instructions to clean the
shell.
b. Do not store in direct sunlight.
c. Do not use beyond the maximum life of the product.
d. Do not use in high heat environments above the recommended maximum temperature.
5. The M-100 Series Headgear, when fitted with the M-170 Faceshield Head Inserts, does
not meet the test requirements for hard hat protection under ANSI Z89.1-2003. When head
protection is required by OSHA or other safety regulations, hardhats or helmets, such as the
M-300 and M-400 Series, must be used instead of the M-100 Series Headgear. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury or death.
6. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce the capability of the M-Series visors to
withstand impact and penetration and may result in serious injury or death:
a. Use only the cleaning processes and agents described in these User Instructions to clean the
visor.
b. Ensure visor buttons are firmly secured and flush to the visor frame. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
7. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, overexpose you to
contaminants, and may result in sickness or death:
a. Always properly assemble and wear both the inner and outer shroud (M-400 Series).
b. Ensure visor frame firmly latches in the closed position. Replace worn or damaged parts.
(M-400 Series).
c. Users should be clean-shaven where the respirator's face seal comes into contact with their
face (M-100 and M-300 Series).
d. The M-Series Headgear is one component of an approved respiratory protection system.
Always read and follow all User Instructions supplied with your 3M™ M-Series Headgear,
PAPR Blower Unit or Supplied Air Device in order to ensure correct system operation.
e. 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.
8. Use of the Head, Neck, and Shoulder Cover (M-976) does not increase the Assigned Protection
Factor (APF) of the M-100 and M-300 Series Headgear. The M-976 is designed to help keep the
wearer and headgear clean and does not increase the level of respiratory protection provided.
Improper use may overexpose you to contaminants, and may result in sickness or death.
9. Do not use the Head, Neck, and Shoulder Cover (M-976) or non-flame resistant faceseals and
shrouds around high heat, sparks or flames. Misuse use may result in serious injury or
death.
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