User Instruction; Unpacking - 3M Adflo Bedienungsanleitung

3M™ Adflo™ Powered Air Respirator
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with other
relevant 3M User instructions and Reference leaflets
where you will find information on approved combinations/
classifications, spare parts and Accessories.

UNPACKING

The equipment should contain (see fig A:1): Powered Air
Respirator, Airflow indicator, Belt, Battery charger, Breathing
tube, (adaptor), User Instructions and Reference Leaflet.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
3M™ Adflo™ Powered Air Respirator is a breathing
protection device, for increased comfort and safety during
welding and allied processes when used as a system in
combination with approved headtops.
3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator is equipped with a particle
filter, spark arrestor, pre filter and a particle filter indicator
that indicates particle filter clogging. A range of gas filters
(optional) give additional protection against certain gaseous
contaminations.
3M™ Adflo™ Odour Filter (optional) reduces unpleasant
odour.
3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator incorporates an automatic
airflow control that ensures a constant supply of air during
use. An electronic control unit provides an audible and visible
warning of low battery and/or low air flow into the headtop.
3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator offers a standard and a
heavy-duty (optional) battery.
WARNING
Proper selection, training, use and maintenance are
essential in order for the product to help protect the wearer
from certain airborne contaminants. Failure to follow all
instructions on the use of these respiratory protection
products and/or failure to properly wear the complete
product during all periods of exposure may adversely affect
the wearer's health, lead to severe or life threatening illness,
injury or permanent disability.
For suitability and proper use follow local regulations, refer to
all information supplied or contact a safety professional/3M
representative (local contact details).
Particular attention should be given to warning
statements where indicated.
APPROVALS
These products meet the requirements of the European
Community Directive 89/686/EEC
Equipment Directive) and are thus CE marked. The products
comply with the harmonized standard EN 12941 (Respiratory
protective devices – Powered filtering devices incorporating
a helmet or hood). Certification under Article 10, EC type
examination and Article 11, EC Quality Control has been
issued by INSPEC International Ltd (Notified body number
0194 for systems incorporating this product.). The product is in
conformity with the provisions of European Directive 2004/108/
EC (EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility), and the European
standards EN 61000-6-3 (EMC - Emission - Residential) and
EN 61000-6-2 (EMC - Immunity - Industrial) have been applied.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Only use with original 3M™ Speedglas™ spare parts and
accessories listed in the reference leaflet and within the
usage conditions given in the Technical Specifications.
The use of substitute components or modifications
not specified in these user instructions might seriously
impair protection and may invalidate claims under the
warranty or cause the product to be noncompliant with
protection classifications and approvals.
3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator must not be used in the
power OFF state since a rapid build-up of carbon dioxide
and depletion of oxygen within the headtop may occur.
Do not remove the headtop or turn off 3M Adflo Powered
Air Respirator until you have vacated the contaminated
area. In the power OFF state little or no respiratory
protection is expected.
3M™ Adflo™ Powered Air Respiratory System must not
be used if 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator does not
supply enough air(low flow alarm). Use the air flow check
procedure described in fig F:1
3M Adflo Powered Air Respiratory System must not be
used in flammable or explosive environments.
Note that the breathing tube might make a loop and get
caught up by something in the surrounding area.
If you are not sure about the concentration of pollution, or
about equipment performance, ask an industrial safety
engineer. The manufacturer is not responsible for injury
following incorrect use or incorrect choice of equipment.
EQUIPMENT MARKING
3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator and Filters are marked to
EN 12941.
TH2 and TH3 – The class designation for complete device
P R SL – re-usable Particle Filter
A1B1E1 and A2 Gas filter class designation
("A", "B" and "E" indicate that the filter provides protection
against organic, inorganic and acid gases as defined by the
standard and the number describes the filter capacity)
Markings on the equipment.
PREPARATION FOR USE
Check that the equipment is complete (see fig A:1),
(Personal Protective
undamaged and correctly assembled, any damaged or
defective parts must be replaced before use.
All new batteries must be charged before use (see
maintenance).
Fit 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator to the belt, (see fig B:1)
Select an approved breathing tube, and if needed an
adaptor, (see reference leaflet for approved combinations)
connect to 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator and headtop
(see fig C:1).
3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator must be used together
with 3M™ Adflo™ Particle Filter at all times. All other 3M™
Adflo™ Filters are optional and must always be used only in
conjunction with 3M Adflo Particle filter.
Check of Air Flow and alarm system
The airflow and alarm system must always be checked
before use (see fig F:1).
1. Ensure that the particle filter and battery have been fitted
correctly and that the battery is adequately charged.
1ï/
= Read the instructions before use.
= Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
= Shall be disposed of as electronic waste.
= Expiry date year/month
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