Breathing Tube Assembly; Supplied Air Components Assembly; Operating Instructions - 3M Whitecap W-8100B-CA Instrucciones De Uso

Breathing Tube Assembly

the breathing tube carries breathing air from the air control device on the wearer's waist belt to the
helmet. breathing air enters the helmet through the air inlet on the back of the helmet shell. to attach
the breathing tube to the helmet:
1. Place a 3M™ thumbscrew Clamp W-5102 around the smooth, flexible cuff at the end of the
breathing tube. do not tighten the clamp, yet.
2. Push the smooth, flexible cuff of the breathing tube onto the helmet air inlet as far as possible.
3. Position the clamp around the smooth, flexible cuff and then hand tighten the clamp by turning the
thumb screw clockwise.
Note:
– the 3M™ breathing tube W-8003 may be used only in conjunction with 3M™ W-Series Air Control
devices approved for use with this headgear as referenced in the W-Series Air Control nIoSH label.
– the 3M™ breathing tube GVP-122 may be used only in conjunction with 3M™ V-Series Air Control
devices approved for use with this headgear as referenced in the V-Series Air Control nIoSH label.

Supplied Air Components Assembly

follow the instruction provided with the air control devices and supplied air hose.

OPErATING INSTrUCTIONS

Use of this respirator in atmospheres for which it was not designed may result in sickness or
death. do not wear this respirator to enter areas where:
– Atmospheres contain hazardous vapors or gasses.
– Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
– 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 for this respirator system) or the APf mandated by specific government
standards, whichever is lower.
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.
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