Major Sections of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
Section
Description
A
Permissible Practice
B
Definitions
C
Respiratory Protection Program
D
Selection of Respirators
E
Medical Evaluation
F
Fit Testing
G
Use of Respirators
H
Maintenance and Care of Respirators
I
Breathing Air Quality and Use
J
Identification of Cartridges, Filters, and Canisters
K
Training and Information
L
Program Evaluation
M
Recordkeeping
APPROVALS, CAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS
NIOSH approval
The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-800 Assembly is one component of a NIOSH approved
respiratory system. Refer to these User Instructions and/or the NIOSH Approval Label provided with the TR-800 for a listing
of components and optional accessories that can be used to assemble a complete NIOSH approved respirator system or
contact 3M Technical Service.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
A – Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B – Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C – Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
F – Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight fitting facepieces or six
cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or helmets.
H – Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridge and canisters are
replaced before breakthrough occurs.
J – Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
L – Follow the manufacturer's User's Instructions for changing cartridges, canister and/or filters.
M – All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other
applicable regulations.
N – Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the
manufacturer.
O – Refer to User's Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators.
P – NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
System Intrinsic Safety Approval Information
The 3M™ Versaflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-800 Motor/Blower, with the 3M™ Battery Pack TR-830 attached,
has been tested and classified for intrinsic safety in Hazardous Locations (Exia) by Underwriters Laboratory (UL) for the
following:
Exia Division 1:
IS Class I, II, III; Division 1 (Includes Division 2); Groups C, D, E, F, G; T4
Ex ia I Ma
Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIB; T4 / Class I, Zone 0, Ex ia IIB; T4
Zone 20, AEx ia IIIC; T135°C / Zone 20, Ex ia IIIC; T135°C
-20°C ≤ T
≤ 55°C
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NOTE: Review warnings 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in next section related to intrinsic safety for this system.
UNPACKING & BATTERY CHARGING
Unpacking
Inspect the package contents for shipping damage and ensure all components are present. Package contents will vary
depending on components or kit ordered. The product should be inspected before each use following the procedures in the
"Inspection" section of these User Instructions.
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