Foreward; System Description; List Of Warnings Within These User Instructions; Limitations Of Use - 3M Powerflow Instrucciones

This product is a system that 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.

FOREWARD

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™ Powerflow™ System is a face mounted NIOSH-approved powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) designed to
be used with the 3M 6000DIN full face piece. When used in accordance with its NIOSH approval, the Powerflow assembly
helps provide respiratory protection against certain airborne particulate contaminants. The Powerflow respirator is
not approved for use with gas and vapor cartridges. The system is intrinsically safe for specific Classes, Divisions and
Temperatures (see Specifications section).
The complete system includes a tight fitting full facepiece, facepiece-mounted blower, rechargeable Nickel Cadmium
(NiCad) battery pack, and high-efficiency particulate filter. The NiCad battery pack provides up to 8 hours of operation.
This product contains no components made from natural rubber latex.
Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants by reducing
concentrations in the wear'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, including 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 at 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call Technical Service at
1-800-267-4414.

List of Warnings within these User Instructions

1. This product is a system that helps protect against certain airborne particles. 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. Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants by reducing
concentrations in the wear'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, including 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.
3. The Powerflow respirator is not approved for use with gas and vapor cartridges and is intended to help provide
respiratory protection from certain airborne particles only.
4. Each person using this respirator 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.
5. Do not use with beards or other facial hair or other conditions that prevent a good seal between the face and the
sealing surface of the respirator. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
6. 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 comply with these warnings may adversely affect
respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
7. The connection between the motor blower assembly and the facepiece must be checked every time the unit is
assembled or swiveled. Perform this check outside the contaminated environment. Entering the contaminated
environment while the connection between the motor blower assembly and the facepiece is loose may adversely
affect respirator performance and result in injury, sickness or death.
8. The Powerflow systems are not NIOSH approved for use with a nose cup. If converting from another 6000 full
facepiece system, the 6894 nose cup assembly must be removed. Failure to do so will adversely affect
respirator performance and may result in sickness or death.
9. Over tightening the filter may result in distortion or displacement of the seal and may allow contaminated air to
enter the respirator headpiece, resulting in sickness or death.
10. Failure to follow the filter installation procedures for the 3M™ Powerflow™ system may allow contaminants to
enter the system, and may result in sickness or death.
W WARNING
In Canada:
Website: www.3M.com/CA/OccSafety
Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414
W WARNING
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11. The 3M™ Battery Pack BP-17IS can be used in environments that require intrinsically safe equipment ONLY when
the clothing clip and screw are in place. If the clothing clip and screw are not in place, DO NOT USE in environments
that require intrinsically safe equipment. Misuse may result in serious bodily injury or death.
12. Failure to pass a user performance check and inspection or to complete all necessary repairs before use may
adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.
13. Use of this respirator in atmospheres for which it was not NIOSH certified or designed may result in sickness or
death. Do not wear this respirator to enter areas where:
• Atmospheres contain hazardous vapors or gases.
• Atmospheres are oxygen deficient (less than 19.5%).
• Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
• Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
• Contaminant concentrations exceed 1000 times the applicable exposure limit (the assigned protection factor –
APF - for this respirator system) or the APF mandated by specific government standards, whichever is lower.
14. 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.
15. 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.
• Any part of the system becomes damaged.
• Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops.
• Breathing becomes difficult.
• You feel dizzy or your vision is impaired.
• You taste or smell contaminants.
• Your face, eyes, nose or mouth become(s) irritated.
• You suspect that the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this respirator may no
longer provide adequate protection.
16. Do not expose blower/filter assembly directly to sparks or molten metal spatter. Direct contact with sparks or
molten metal splatter may damage the filter, allowing unfiltered air into the breathing zone, which may result in
sickness or death, and may cause the filter or blower assembly to ignite, resulting in serious injury, sickness or
death.
17. Never attempt to clean filters by knocking or blowing out accumulated material. This may result in damage to the
filter membrane or other damage, allowing hazardous particles to enter the breathing zone, resulting in sickness
or death.
18. 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.
19. Failure to follow the filter installation procedures for the 3M™ Powerflow™ System may allow contaminants to
enter the system, and may result in sickness or death.

LIMITATIONS OF USE

Do not wear this respirator system to enter areas where:
• Atmospheres are oxygen deficient (less than 19.5%).
• 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.

RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By United
State 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. For additional information on this standard contact OSHA at
www.OSHA.gov. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements must be met and /or requirements of the applicable
jurisdiction as appropriate. The major sections of 29 CFR 1910.134 are listed here for reference. Consult and industrial
hygienist or call 3M™ Technical Service with questions concerning applicability of these products to your job
requirements.
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