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Please read these instructions in conjunction with all other appropriate
User Instructions for the complete respirator system.
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Your 3M™ Aircare™ ACU-03/ACU-04 Unit should contain:
a) Aircare™ Wall/Floor Mounted Air Filtration Unit
b) 1/2" to 3/8" reducer
c) 3/8" male/male connectors (2)
d) User Instructions
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The 3M™ Aircare™ ACU-03/ACU-04 Unit provides high quality air from an
external source of compressed air by removing water droplets, solid
particles and odours. The unit comprises three stages. Stage 1 removes
water droplets and solid particles of 5 microns and above. Stage 2
comprises a coalescing filter which removes particles of 0.01 microns and
above and water and oil aerosols of 0.01 mg/m3 and above. Stage 3
comprises a charcoal adsorber which removes all vapours and odours at
0.003 parts per million and above at 21°C.
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devices where the supply pressure and flow rates are met by the filtration
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INSTALLATION
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securely attached to the filter unit. Secure filter unit complete with inlet and
outlet fittings to wall.
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the arrows on the filter stage for direction of air flow.
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Connect the filter unit to the air supply and connect the compressed air
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damaged or defective parts must be replaced with original 3M spare parts
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change the stage 3 filter element (see Maintenance Section).
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specific device being supplied with filtered air. It may be necessary to
adjust the regulator on stage 1 of the Aircare Unit. If the differential
pressure indicator on the top of stage 2 indicates red or the required air
flow can not be achieved, replace the stage 2 filter element (see
Maintenance Section).
IN USE
Turn on air supply to unit and regulate pressure to desired level using the
regulator on stage 1.
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a) Any part of the system becomes damaged.
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e) You smell or taste contaminants or irritation occurs.
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in the Aircare Unit.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Use a clean cloth dampened with a mild solution of water and liquid
household soap.
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organic solvents or abrasive cleaning agents to clean any part of the
equipment.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, servicing and repair must only be carried out by properly
trained personnel.
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with local health and safety and environmental regulations.
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remove filter stage if necessary.
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Stages 1 and 2 are fitted with a combined manual / semi-automatic drain
(supplied in semi-automatic state) which will expel any liquid condensate
when the unit is depressurised (Figure 5).
Stage 3 is fitted with a manual drain, if any liquid should collect at this
stage it can be drained by unscrewing the drain briefly.