This product is part of 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.
!!! IMPORTANT READ FIRST !!!
• Battery packs should be charged immediately and fully upon receipt.
• Read and understand the contents of these User Instructions prior to use, including all warnings and advisories.
• This system is for professional occupational use only.
• The filter loading indicator is for particulate only. It does not convey any information about gas and vapor service life.
• The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-600 System is not designed or approved to meet intrinsic
safety standards.
CONTENTS
FOREWARD ..................................................................................................................................................................................................1
Contact Information.................................................................................................................................................................................1
System Description .................................................................................................................................................................................1
Definitions...............................................................................................................................................................................................2
LIMITATIONS OF USE ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................................................2
NIOSH Approval .......................................................................................................................................................................................3
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations ..............................................................................................................................................................3
UNPACKING & BATTERY CHARGER SETUP ....................................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Battery Charger Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................3
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION & ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................................................................4
Particulate Filter Loading .........................................................................................................................................................................4
Gas and Vapor Cartridge Service Life ......................................................................................................................................................4
Prefilter/Spark Arrestor ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Filter Covers ............................................................................................................................................................................................4
BATTERY PACK CHARGING & INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................6
Charge the battery pack ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Battery Pack Charge Status .....................................................................................................................................................................7
BELT AND BACKPACK ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
Belt .........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Backpack ...............................................................................................................................................................................................8
BREATHING TUBE .........................................................................................................................................................................................9
HEADGEAR ...................................................................................................................................................................................................9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
On, Off and Airflow Selection ...................................................................................................................................................................9
Select airflow ..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Display Sleep Mode ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
INSPECTION ...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
PAPR system .........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Filter/cartridge ......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Battery pack .........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Breathing tube ......................................................................................................................................................................................11
Headgear ..............................................................................................................................................................................................11
Airflow check ........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Low flow alarm check ...........................................................................................................................................................................12
CLEANING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL .........................................................................................................................................................13
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Storage .................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Battery Pack Maintenance and Storage .................................................................................................................................................14
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................................................14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................14
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................................................................15
IMPORTANT NOTICE ...................................................................................................................................................................................16
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................................................16
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ............................................................................................................................................................................16
FCC COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................................................................................................................16
W WARNING