3M Adflo User manual

Description:
The 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator is a respiratory 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 displays the
level of 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.
The airflow creates positive pressure which together with the sealing
to the face prevents particles and other contaminants from entering
the head top.
The Adflo unit has a three bar battery indicator. When all bars are
illuminated the battery has full capacity.
In addition the Adflo unit also has a five step particle filter indicator.
Applications:
The Adflo Powered Air Respirator is designed to provide a supply of
filtered air from the Adflo unit, via a breathing tube, to a head top. The
equipment can be used in environments which have a required
minimum protection factor of 50. The choice of breathing equipment is
governed by the concentration and type of contamination found in the
ambient air.
The complete system protects against particulate contamination and if
the gas filter is used, against certain gaseous contamination.
Standards:
The complete system is a breathing protection device complying with
Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory
protective devices.
Operating instructions:
Switch on 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator by pressing the ON button
once (nominal airflow), twice (airflow plus). Pressing the ON button a
third time will make 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator return to nominal
airflow.
One green indicator = nominal airflow (see technical specification)
Two green indicators = airflow plus (see technical specification)
To switch 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator off, press the OFF button
for at least 1 second. If the red light illuminates together with an
audible warning, this indicates that the airflow is too low (less than
manufacturer’s minimum design flow rate). If the low flow alarm is
active for more than two minutes, 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator
will automatically turn off. 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator has a
three bar battery indicator showing remaining capacity. When the last
bar starts flashing and an audible warning is heard, less than 5%
battery capacity is remaining. The warning sound will change
noticeable after a while and 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator will turn
off automatically. See below table for details.
Fault
Probable Cause
Action
Continuous short
tones
Red indicator
lights
1. Breathing tube
blocked
2. Filter clogged
3. Filter Cover
blocked
Check and remove
blockage or obstruction
Check air inlet to filter
and remove obstruction,
change filter
Continuous short
tones
Battery indicator
flashes
Low battery
voltage Charge the battery
Install a charged battery
The respirator
shuts off after 20
seconds
Low battery
voltage
Charge the battery
Install a charged battery
No flow, no alarm
1. Battery contact
damaged
2. Battery
completely flat
Check battery contact
Charge battery

Limitations of use:
Only use with original 3M Speedglas brand 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).
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 airborne
pollutants, ask an occupational hygienist or safety professional. The
manufacturer is not responsible for injury following incorrect use or
incorrect choice of equipment.
Always correctly use and maintain the product according to these
instructions. Failure to do so may cause fire or explosion or could
adversely affect respirator performance and result in injury, sickness
or death.
Do not open, crush, disassemble, dispose of in fire, heat above
60°C or incinerate.
To avoid damage to the equipment do not use solvents for
cleaning. Do not immerse in water or spray directly with liquids. Do not
wipe the electrical contacts.
The particle filter indicator reflects particle clogging only. The
service life of the gas cartridge, when used, must be estimated
independently in accordance with a change out schedule. Failure to
do so may result in sickness or death.
Technical specification
Weight
3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator
(incl. P-filter, excl battery)
690 g
Manufacturers minimum design flow
rate
Nominal airflow
Airflow Plus
160 l/m
170 l/min
200 l/min
Belt size 75-127 cm
Operating temperature -5ºC to +55ºC
Battery life App. 500 charges
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