3M AIRMATE Manual

3M AIRMATE PAPR INSTRUCTION GUIDE
STEP 1: INSERT THE HOSE
Line up silver notch, press in and rotate right to secure
TURN ON THE BLOWER UNIT
Press the black on/off switch to turn the blower on
TEST AIRFLOW
Test airflow with Airflow Indicator. Insert the indicator pointed side down into the tubing. You should be able
to see the ridges on the top of the indicator as it floats in the tubing. This ensures that there is enough
power coming from the fan. Airflow indicator is reusable, return to storage when finished with airflow test.
*It is very important to test your system. If you cannot see both lines on the indicator, your system is NOT
effective.
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ATTACH HOSE TO CORRECT SIZE HOOD
SECURE BELT TO WAIST
Secure belt to waist. Place the blower unit (breathing tube pointing up towards head) against your lower
back along spine. Fasten the buckle in the front and make sure the unit rests comfortably and securely.
PUT HOOD ON
Remove the protective tissue covering the visor and put the hood on.
Air flows to the front of the hood.
•Only remove outside of patient room. Remove hood first followed by
belt and blower unit.
•When done wipe down the PAPR hood, the breathing tube and the
blower unit with a disinfecting wipe and return to storage.
•Follow PAPR hood re-use procedure.
If further assistance is needed, call Infection Prevention at 763-581-4660
v02.2020
There are 2 sizes of hood-
Regular- Hoods with white film on the shield
Large- Hoods with blue film on the shield
Appropriate fit:
•The sweatband and elastic encircle your
head, with the sweatband against your
forehead.
•The face seal is pulled as far as possible
under your chin and is hugging your face
•The Head Cover sits just above your ears
•The Head Cover does not shift on your
head.
Hoods are ONE person use only but can be used multiple times
by the same person during their shift.