3M Versaflo™ EA/Case Mode d'emploi

M-100 Series Respiratory Faceshields

Écrans faciaux pour système de protection

respiratoire de série M-100

Protección Facial y Respiratoria Serie M-100

Capacete Respiratório da Série M-100

M-200 Series Respiratory Faceshields

Écrans faciaux pour système de protection

respiratoire de série M-200

Protección Facial y Respiratoria Serie M-200

Capacete Respiratório da Série M-200

M-300 Series Respiratory Hard Hats

Casques durs pour système de protection

respiratoire de série M-300

Cascos con Protección Respiratoria Serie M-300

Capacete Respiratório da Série M-300

M-400 Series Respiratory Helmets

Masques pour systèmes de protection

respiratoire de série M-400

Cascos con Protección Respiratoria Serie M-400

Capacete Respiratório da Série M-300

M-Series Headgear

User Instructions for:

Pièce faciale de série M

Directives d’utilisation pour :

Casco Serie M

Instrucciones de uso para:

Equipamento para a cabeça da Série M

Instruções de Uso para:

IMPORTANT: Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep

these User Instructions for reference.

IMPORTANT: Avant de se servir du produit, l’utilisateur doit lire et comprendre les présentes

directives d’utilisation. Conserver ces directives d’utilisation à titre de référence.

IMPORTANTE: Antes de su uso, el usuario debe leer y comprender estas Instrucciones de uso.

Guarde estas Instrucciones de uso para referencia futura.

IMPORTANTE: Antes de usar este produto, leia e compreenda este Instruções de Uso.

Guarde-o como referência.

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TM/MC

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FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................... 2

Contact Information .................................................................................................................. 2

System Description ................................................................................................................... 2

List of Warnings within these User Instructions ......................................................................... 3

Limitations of Use ..................................................................................................................... 4

Respirator Program Management ............................................................................................ 4

NIOSH - Approval, Cautions, & Limitations ................................................................................ 4

Additional Certications ............................................................................................................ 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 5

Unpacking................................................................................................................................. 5

Assembly ................................................................................................................................. 5

Donning & Fitting ...................................................................................................................... 6

Entering and Exiting the Contaminated Area .............................................................................. 8

INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 9

REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................................................................... 9

M-925 and M-927 Visors ........................................................................................................ 10

M-920 Visor Frame & M-960 Replacement Visor Pivot Kit........................................................ 10

M-919 Visor Frame Buttons..................................................................................................... 11

M-921 Replacement Visor Gasket .......................................................................................... 12

M-957 Forehead Comfort Pad/Sweat Pad ............................................................................... 12

M-953 Ratchet ........................................................................................................................ 12

M-150 Head Suspension (M-100 & M-200 Series) .................................................................. 13

M-350 Head suspension (M-300 & M-400 Series) ................................................................. 13

M-935, M-936, & M-937 Faceseals (M-100, M-200 & M-300 Series) ..................................... 14

M-445, M-446, M-447, M-448 & M-449 Outer Shrouds (M-400 Series) .................................. 15

M-444 Inner Shrouds (M-400 Series) ...................................................................................... 15

M-116 and M-316 Airow Deectors ...................................................................................... 16

M-154 Replacement Forehead Seal (M-100 and M-200 Series) .............................................. 16

M-354 Replacement Forehead Seal (M-300 Series) ................................................................ 16

M-441 Replacement Jaw Gasket (M-400 Series) .................................................................... 16

ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................... 17

M-926 and M-928 Peel-off Visor Covers ................................................................................. 17

M-929 Shaded Peel-Off Cover ................................................................................................. 17

M-170 Faceshield Head Inserts ............................................................................................... 18

M-958 Chin strap .................................................................................................................... 18

M-976 Head, Neck, and Shoulder Cover (for use with M-100/M-200/M-300) .......................... 19

M-972 Flame Resistant Headgear Cover ................................................................................. 19

M-956 Size Reducing Ratchet Comfort Pad ............................................................................. 20

M-985 Headgear-Mounted Earmuff Assembly (for use with M-100/M-200/M-300) ................. 20

CLEANING, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL ...................................................................................... 22

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 23

LISTING OF COMPONENTS, ACCESSORIES, AND REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................... 24

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 25

WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................. 26

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY .......................................................................................................... 26

Table of Contents

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FOREWORD

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/workersafety

Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630

In Canada:

Website: www.3M.ca/Safety

Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414

System Description

The 3M™ Versao™ M-Series Headgear is a family of respirators designed to help meet the changing

needs of users through a modular design and convertibility of major components. The M-100, M-200

and M-300 Series loose tting 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 ip-up visor, fully adjustable ratchet

suspension, and a fabric faceseal. An integral air deector allows the user to position the airow 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-200 Series Respiratory Faceshields have similar features to the M-100 Respiratory Faceshields,

including a liftable wide-view visor assembly and an integral air deector to direct the airow inside the

headgear. Unlike the M-100 Series Headgear, the M-200 Series Headgear comes with a solid headgear

shell to provide 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 and M-200 Respiratory

Faceshields, including a liftable wide-view visor assembly and an integral air deector to direct the

airow inside the headgear. Unlike the M-100 Series Headgear, the M-300 Series Headgear comes

with a solid headgear shell, and unlike the M-100 or M-200 it 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 congurations for specic applications.

W WARNING

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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List of Warnings within these User Instructions

W WARNING

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 Z87.1-2010, 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 tting

respirators if the visor can be raised from the normal position during use. Failure to do so may

result in serious injury or death.

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 tted with the M-170 Faceshield Head Inserts, and the M-200

Series Headgear, do not meet the test requirements for hard hat protection under ANSI Z89.1-2009.

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 or M-200 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 rmly secured and ush 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 rmly latches in the closed position. Replace worn or damaged parts

(M-400 Series).

c. Users must be clean-shaven where the respirator’s faceseal comes into contact with their face

(M-100, M-200 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, M-200 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-ame resistant faceseals and

shrouds around high heat, sparks or ames. Misuse may result in serious injury or death.

10. Do not use the Shaded Peel-Off Cover (M-929) for welding. The Shaded Peel-Off Cover (M-929)

will not protect the wearer’s eyes from the harmful level of visible light, ultra-violet radiation (UV),

and infrared radiation (IR)) resulting from gas and arc welding processes. Misuse may result in

permanent eye injury and vision loss. For welding use an ANSI Z87.1 complaint welding helmet

with an appropriate lter lens for the specic welding process.

11. Only use the Shaded Peel-Off Cover (M-929) on the 3M™ Versao™ M-Series Headgear. Do not use

on any other headgear including faceshields and eyewear. Misuse may result in permanent eye

injury and vision loss.

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Limitations of Use

1. Do not wear this respirator to enter areas where:

a. Atmospheres are oxygen decient.

b. Contaminant concentrations are unknown.

c. Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).

d. Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration (MUC) as determined using

the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for the specic respirator system or the APF mandated by

specic government standards, whichever is lower. See “APF” section of these User Instructions.

Respirator Program Management

Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By

law, US employers must establish a written respiratory protection program meeting the requirements of

the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and any applicable OSHA substance specic

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 1910.134 are listed here for reference. Consult an industrial hygienist or call 3M

Technical Service with questions concerning applicability of these products to your job requirements.

Major Sections of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134

Section Description

A Permissible Practice

B Denitions

C Respiratory Protection Program

D Selection of Respirators

E Medical Evaluation

F Fit Testing

G Use of Respirators

H Maintenance and Care of Respirators

I Breathing Air Quality and Use

J Identication of Cartridges, Filters, and Canisters

K Training and Information

L Program Evaluation

M Recordkeeping

NIOSH - Approval, Cautions, & Limitations

These products are one component of a NIOSH approved respiratory protection system. Refer to the User

Instructions and/or the NIOSH Approval Label provided with the 3M™ Supplied Air (SA) or Powered Air

Purifying (PAPR) Blower Unit for approved congurations and applicable NIOSH Cautions and Limitations.

Additional Certications

W WARNING

1. 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.

2. When exposed to eye and face hazards, wear additional eye and/or face protectors appropriate to

the hazard. ANSI Z87.1-2010, 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

tting respirators if the visor can be raised from the normal position during use. Failure to do so

may result in serious injury.

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When assembled according to these User Instructions, 3M™ Headgear Assemblies Series M-100,

M-200, M-300, and M-400 meet the requirements of the ANSI Z87.1-2010 standard for eye and face

protection devices. In addition, M-300 and M-400 Series Headgear Assemblies meet the requirements of

the ANSI Z89.1-2009 (Type I, Class G) standard for industrial head protection.

Occupational use of these products for eye and face and/or head protection must be in compliance

with applicable health and safety standards. In the US, employers must comply with the OSHA personal

protective equipment (PPE) standard (29 CFR 1910.132) and, as applicable, the eye and face standard

(29 CFR 1910.133) and the head protection standard (29 CFR 1910.135). In Canada consult the

applicable standard(s) for your jurisdiction.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Unpacking

Inspect the package contents for shipping damage and ensure all components are present. The

product should be inspected before each use following the procedures in the “Inspection” section of

these User Instructions.

Assembly

M-Series Headgear

M-Series M-105, M-107, M-206, M-207, M-305, M-307, M-405, and M-407 are provided fully

assembled. Prior to use, ensure any protective covering or lm that may have been placed over the visor

to protect it during manufacturing or shipping is removed. When using the M-101, M-301, or M-401

install a visor and faceseal (M-101/301) or inner and outer shroud (M-401) prior to use following the

procedures in the “Replacement Parts and Accessories” section of these User Instructions.

Connecting & Disconnecting Breathing Tubes

- Connect approved breathing tubes by pushing the QRS (Quick Release Swivel) end of the breathing

tube (i.e. end with the blue pinch clip) onto the air inlet of the headgear (Fig. 1a). The breathing tube

should make an audible click when attached. Verify breathing tube is secured to the headgear by

pulling on the connection. If it is not securely connected, detach and reconnect.

- To disconnect the breathing tube, compress the tabs on the end of the QRS to release and pull back

to remove (Fig. 1b).

Fig. 1a

Fig. 1b

PAPR/SA Components

Read completely and follow the assembly instructions in the User Instructions provided with your 3M™

PAPR or Supplied Air Unit.

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Donning & Fitting

W WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, overexpose you to

contaminants, and may result in sickness or death:

a. Users must be clean-shaven where the respirator’s face seal comes into contact with their face

(M-100, M-200 and M-300 Series).

b. Always properly assemble and wear both the inner and outer shroud (M-400 Series).

c. Ensure visor frame rmly latches in the closed position. Replace worn or damaged parts if

required (M-400 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 M-Series Headgear, 3M™ 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.

The following instructions cover donning and tting your 3M™ Headgear. Follow the User Instructions for

your 3M™ PAPR or Supplied Air Unit to properly assemble, don, and t your specic air source. Complete

all necessary performance checks as described in those User Instructions and verify that the airow is

adequate before donning your headgear and entering a contaminated environment.

NOTE: You may want to have a colleague help check for proper donning.

1. Connect an approved breathing tube to the headgear. See “Connecting & Disconnecting Breathing

Tubes” section for additional information.

2. With the visor (lens) in the up position, place the headgear on your head.

3. Turn the ratchet knob at the back of the suspension clockwise until the suspension feels snug but

comfortable. Turn counterclockwise to loosen, if needed. The suspension ts head sizes from 51-64 cm

(US hat sizes 6 3/8 to 8). An optional size reducing ratchet comfort pad (M-956) is available to provide

additional comfort. This comfort pad also can be used to improve t and stability for smaller head sizes.

See “Replacement Parts and Accessories” section of these User Instructions for additional information.

4. If the height on your head or the balance of the headgear is not comfortable, remove the headgear,

turn upside down, and adjust the suspension.

a. The suspension headband can be adjusted at four locations. There are two adjustment locations

in the rear of the headgear and two in the front. To change the position of the headband, pull the

height adjustment slot off the peg and re-position to another slot on the “ladder” (Fig. 2). Each

location can be adjusted independently for a custom t.

i. M-100 and M-200: With the headgear upside down, moving up the “ladder” will lower the

position of the headband. Moving down the “ladder” will raise it.

ii. M-300 and M-400: With the headgear upside down, moving up the “ladder” will raise the

position of the headband. Moving down the “ladder” will lower it.

Fig. 2

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b. M-100 and M-200 Series Headgear Only: The fabric straps of the M-150 Head Suspension can

be adjusted by sliding the blue strap lock located on the center strap (Fig. 3). Sliding the buckle

towards the rear of the headgear tightens the straps and will raise the height of the headgear

on the head. Sliding the buckle towards the front of the headgear loosens the straps and will

lower the height of the headgear on the head.

Fig. 3

5. Lower the visor into the down position.

a. M-100, M-200 and M-300: Pull down on the loop located on the faceseal. Ensure the visor is fully

down and covering your face. The headgear should sit level on your head with the faceseal gently

hugging your face. If using the M-985 Earmuff Assembly or M-976 Head, Neck, and Shoulder

Cover, ensure it does not interfere with the faceseal. The elasticized edge of the faceseal should

come into contact with the skin under the chin and around the jaw.

b. M-400: Ensure visor is rmly closed (completely latched) in the down position. You should hear an

audible “click” when it is fully closed. Tighten the adjustable cord on the inner shroud until there is

less than a two nger gap between your skin and the inner shroud. Leave the outer shroud draped

over your shoulders.

6. If needed, adjust the airow inside the headgear for wearing comfort. To adjust, raise the visor into

the up (open) position. Locate the blue air deector in the front of the headgear and rotate. Fig. 4

shows where the air deector is located. There are two positions. Adjust fully open for more airow

across the face or partially closed to re-direct a portion of the air towards the visor. After adjusting the

air deector, lower the visor back into the down position.

NOTE: Do not adjust the air deector while in a contaminated area.

Fig. 4

7. Complete any nal performance checks required according to the User Instructions for your PAPR or

Supplied Air Unit before entering a contaminated area.

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Entering and Exiting the Contaminated Area