3M Versaflo TR-300 User manual

3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
3MTM VersafloTM TR-300 PAPR
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
Table of Contents
Regulatory Requirements
Product Overview
Versaflo™ TR-300 Motor Blower Unit
C
Batteries and
C
har
g
ers
Filters
Belts & Accessories
Breathing Tubes
Replacement Parts, Warranty, Contact Information
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
Re
g
ulator
y
Requirements
gy
Read all User Instructions and warnings before using.
O ti l f i t t b i li ith

O
ccupa
ti
ona
l
use o
f
resp
i
ra
t
ors mus
t b
e
i
n comp
li
ance w
ith
applicable health and safety standards.
B
y
United States re
g
ulation, em
p
lo
y
ers must establish a
ygpy
written respirator protection pro
g
ram meetin
g
the
requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) Respiratory Protection standard 29
CFR 1910 134 and any applicable OSHA substance specific
CFR 1910
.
134 and any applicable OSHA substance specific
standards. Additional information on this standard can be
found at: www.OSHA.gov.
I C d CSA t d d Z94 4 i t t b t

I
n
C
ana
d
a,
CSA
s
t
an
d
ar
d Z94
.
4
requ
i
remen
t
s mus
t b
e me
t
and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction as
appropriate.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 PAPR
Lightweight, small, compact.
Smooth outer surfaces.
Equipped with automatic flow
control.

Low battery alarm and low flow

Low battery alarm and low flow
alarm.
Easily removable parts.
Intuitive user interface — blue
components represent user
interface points (i.e. power button,
filter cover and batter
y
release
)
.
A window on the front allows
instant identification of the
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installed filter.

3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
Versaflo™ TR-300 Product Matrix
1
H-series with standard
suspension can also be used
1
H-120Adapter L-170Adapter
1 As of February 2011, regulatory approvals
were in progress. Contact 3M Technical
Service for current approval status
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Service
for
current
approval
status
.
*3M supports an APF of 1000 for the H-Series
Hoods, S-Series Hoods, and the M-400 Series
and L-900-SG Series Helmets. Consult
product User Instructions for additional
information or contact 3M.
TR-300 PAPR
(TR-305N pictured)

3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 PAPR Unit
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 PAPR Specifications
Technical Specifications TR-332 High Capacity Battery TR-330 Economy Battery
Estimated System Run Time Approx. 8-12 hours* Approx. 4-6 hours*
Char
g
in
g
Time <3.5 hours <3.0 hours
Flow Rate Nominal 190 LPM (6.7 CFM) Nominal 190 LPM (6.7 CFM)
Weight (includes TR-325 belt, TR-3170N
filter battery and filter cover)
Approx. 2.4 pounds (1077 g) Approx. 2.0 lbs (918 g)
filter
,
battery
,
and filter cover)
Size Approx. 7 7/8 X 8 ¼ X 3 3/8 inches (197 X
210X85 mm) Approx. 7 7/8 X 7 1/2 X 3 3/8 inches (197 X 190X85 mm)
OperatingAltitude Range Approx. sea level to 2600 feet (800 m).
Contact 3M for potential use in altitudes
Approx. sea level to 2600 feet (800 m).
Contact 3M for use in altitudes above 2600
Contact 3M for potential use in altitudes
above 2600 feet.
Contact 3M for use in altitudes above 2600
feet.
NIOSH approvals As of February 2011 TR-300 in combination
with S-Series Hoods and Headcovers, H-
Series Hoods, and M-Series Headgear
were approved Other submissions were in
As of February 2011 TR-300 in combination
with S-Series Hoods and Headcovers , H-
Series Hoods, and M-Series Headgear
were approved Other submissions were in
were approved
.
Other submissions were in
progress.
were approved
.
Other submissions were in
progress.
OSHA Assigned Protection Factor(APF) APF of 25 or 1000 depending on the
headgear combination APF of 25 or 1000 depending on the headgear combination
*
E ti t d t ti b d t ti ith b tt d l filt t 68º F (20º C)
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*
E
s
ti
ma
t
e
d
sys
t
em run
ti
me
b
ase
d
on
t
es
ti
ng w
ith
a new
b
a
tt
ery an
d
a new c
l
ean
filt
er a
t
68º
F
(20º
C)
.
Actual system run time may be extended or shortened depending on system configuration and
environment .

3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
Additional Specifications
Respirator System
O
p
eratin
g
Tem
p
erature • 23º F to 129°F (-5 to 54°C).
• Motor blower batter
y
alarm will activate when batter
y
p
ack
pgp
Operating Altitude
Range
yyp
internal temperature exceeds 130º F (55º C).
• Motor blower willshut down if the battery pack temperature
reaches 140°F (60°C).
Stora
g
e Temperature
(RH <90%)
TR-300 motor blower,
HE filter Battery pack
• -22º F to 122ºF
(
-30 to 50°C
)
.
• Note: 40ºF to 95º F (4º C to 35º C) suggested storage.
temperature range if product will be stored for an extended
period of time before first use
HE filter
,
Battery pack
period of time before first use
.
• Optimal storage temperature for the battery pack is 59º F
(15º C).
Shelf Life • Motor/blower: 5
y
ears
(
If motor blower will not be used on a re
g
ular
y
(
g
basis, the motor must be run for 5 minutes annually to ensure proper
lubrication and operation).
• Battery pack: 9 months.
•Hi
g
h Efficienc
y
(
HE
)
filter: 5
y
ears.
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gy()
y
• Priorto use, when stored in original 3M packaging.

3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
Additional Specifications
Batter
y
Pack
Chemistry Rechar
g
eable Lithium Ion
(
Li-ion
)
Ingress Protection International Protection or Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP-53 (EN
60529)
60529)
.
The IP 53 rating indicates the unit is protected against infiltration of dusts and water sprays
at angles of up to 60 degrees from vertical that would interfere with normal operation. TR-
300 is suitable for use in a decontamination shower with a overhead water spray angle of
up to 60 degrees from vertical Consult Technical Data Bulletin #198 for additional
up to 60 degrees from vertical
.
Consult Technical Data Bulletin #198 for additional
information.
Altitude Approx. sea level to 2600 feet (800 meters).
•The TR-300 PAPR is equipped with an automatic control system designed to regulate flow
d i ti t h l t f filt l di d th h t t f th b tt
d
ur
i
n
g
opera
ti
on
t
o
h
e
l
p compensa
t
e
f
or
filt
er
l
oa
di
n
g
an
d th
e c
h
ar
g
e s
t
a
t
e o
f th
e
b
a
tt
er
y
pack. The TR-300 is not designed to compensate for the changes in atmospheric
conditions that occur with increasing elevation. As elevation increases, users may
experience shortened battery run times and faster filter loading. At elevations at or above
a
pp
roximatel
y
2600 feet
(
800 meters
),
the automatic flow control s
y
stem ma
y
reach the
pp y ( ),
yy
limits of its calibration parameters causing it to alarm and shut down. For additional
information on use of the TR-300 at elevations at or above 2600 feet contact 3M Technical
Service.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
Additional Specifications
System Alarm Activates when system software malfunctions.All LEDs will flash and
alarm Turn off motor blower unit to clear alarm If unit does not reset
alarm
.
Turn off motor blower unit to clear alarm
.
If unit does not reset
,
contact 3M Technical Service.
Intrinsic Safety The TR-300 assembly is not an intrinsically safe system.
Lt
Th TR
300 d t t i t d f t l bb l t
L
a
t
ex
Th
e
TR
-
300 d
oes no
t
con
t
a
i
n componen
t
s ma
d
e
f
rom na
t
ura
l
ru
bb
er
l
a
t
ex.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 PAPR: Automatic flow control
Nominal flow rate: 190 LPM (~6.7 CFM)
Motor speed is regulated during operation to
f b h dfil
compensate
f
or
b
atter
y
c
h
ar
g
e an
d fil
ter
loading.
Alarms (Audible & Visual)
Low flow
Low battery

A
udible is 85 dBA at 4 inches
(
10 cm
)
()
Visual icon will flash slowly
Unit shuts down approx 10 - 15 minutes after
low flow or low battery alarm
low flow or low battery alarm
.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 PAPR Inspection Before Use
Prior to use, visually inspect the entire PAPR system following the User
Instructions
including the:
Instructions
including the:
Motor blower
Cover

Filter

Filter
Battery pack
Belt

Breathing tube

Breathing tube
Headgear
If parts are missing or damaged, replace them only with appropriate 3M
replacement parts before proceeding
replacement parts before proceeding
.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the TR-300 PAPR Assembly.
The motor/blower unit must not be opened to attempt repairs or for any
other reason
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other reason
.

3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 PAPR Turnin
g
On and Off
(
slide 1 of 2
)
g()
1. To turn on, press the power button on the top of the motor/blower
P
P
ower
button
2. The unit will perform a self diagnostic
The green power on LED (1), amber or “yellow” low battery LED (2) and red low
flow LED (3) willflash 2 to 3 times and alarms will sound during this time.
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TR-300 PAPR Turnin
g
On and Off
(
slide 2 of 2
)
g()
3. To turn off, press the power button on the top of the
motor/blower for approximately 2 seconds.
Power
button
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 PAPR Airflow Check
(
slide 1 of 2
)
()
1. Ensure ball in the TR-970 airflow
indicator moves freely in its tube and
An airflow check should be conducted before each use.
indicator moves freely in its tube and
the gasket at the bottom end of the
tube is in place. Rinsing with clean
water may help free a stuck ball.
A
llow tube and ball to dr
y
completel
y
prior to using.
2. Insert the TR-970 airflow indicator into
the o tlet on the TR
300 motor/blo er
the o
u
tlet on the TR
-
300 motor/blo
w
er
unit. If the breathing tube is in place it
must be removed to allow the air flow
indictor to be inserted.
(
Fi
g
ure 1
)
(g )
3. Turn the motor/blower unit on. Run
the TR-300 for 1 minute to allow the
airflow to stabilize. Figure 1
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 PAPR Airflow Check
(
slide 2 of 2
)
()
4. With the airflow indicator in a
vertical position ensure that the
vertical position
,
ensure that the
bottom of the floating ball rests
at, or above, the minimum flow
mark Airflow indicator must be
mark
.
Airflow indicator must be
in the vertical position for an
accurate reading.
5
If the airflow indicator ball fails to
5
.
If the airflow indicator ball fails to
rise at or above the minimum
flow level, do not use the unit.
Refer to the TR
-
300
User
Refer to the TR
300
User
Instructions and/or Trouble-
Shooting Guide, or contact 3M
Technical Service.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 PAPR Low Airflow alarm check
An alarm check should be conducted before each use.
With the motor/blower on:
1. If attached, remove the airflow indicator or breathing tube from
th tl t f th t /bl Ti htl th tl t f th
th
e ou
tl
e
t
o
f th
e mo
t
or
/bl
ower.
Tightly
cover
th
e ou
tl
e
t
o
f th
e
motor/blower with the palm of your hand. The motor should
automaticall
y
s
p
eed u
p
, attem
p
tin
g
to com
p
ensate for the low
yp p p g p
airflow condition.
2. Continue to press your palm tightly against the end of the
tl t ki ti ht l Aft i t l 30 d
ou
tl
e
t
, ma
ki
n
g
a
tight
sea
l
.
Aft
er approx
i
ma
t
e
ly 30
secon
d
s,
the unit will sound an audible alarm and the red fan shape
LED on the top of the motor/blower unit will flash.
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 Batteries
and Char
g
ers
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
TR-300 Batteries and Char
g
ers
g
Item Image Item Image
TR
-
330 Economy
TR
-
332 High
TR
330 Economy
Battery
TR
332 High
Capacity Battery
TR
-
341N: Single
TR
-
344N: 4
-
Station
TR
341N: Single
Station
Battery Charger Kit
TR
344N: 4
Station
Battery Charger Kit
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3M™ Versaflo™ Powered and SuppliedAir Respiratory Systems
S
p
ecifications: TR-300 Batteries and Char
g
ers
p
g
Type Rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-ion)
Weight TR-330: ~0.49 pounds (220 grams),
TR
332 0 84 d (380 )
TR
-
332
: ~
0
.
84
poun
d
s
(380 g
rams
)
Estimated System
Run Time TR-330: ~4-6 hours*
TR-332 : ~8-12 hours*
* Estimated system run time based on testing with a new battery and a new
clean filter at 68º F (20º C).Actual system run time may be extended or
shortened depending on system configuration and environment.
Time to rechar
g
eTR-330: Less than 3 hours
TR-332: Less than 3.5 hours
Maximum Battery pack may be stored indefinitely on the charger.
Continuous Time
on Charger For long term storage, to maximize battery pack life, 3M recommends
storing the battery pack off the charger at approximately 40% charge (i.e. 2
bars lit on the charge status indicator on the bottom of the battery pack).
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