Foreword; Contact Information; System Description; List Of Warnings Within These User Instructions - 3M Versaflo M Serie Instrucciones

This product, when used as part of an approved respiratory protection system, helps protect
against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For proper
use, see supervisor, User Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call
Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.

FOREWORD

Contact Information

Read all instructions and warnings before using. Keep these User Instructions for reference. If you have
questions regarding these products contact 3M Technical Service.
In United States:
Website: www.3M.com/PPESafety
Technical Service: 1-800-243-4630

System Description

The 3M™ Versaflo™ M-Series Headgear is a family of respirators designed to help meet the changing
needs of users through a modular design and convertibility of major components. The M-100, M-200
and M-300 Series Loose Fitting Facepieces and the M-400 Series Helmets are designed to be used
with certain 3M™ Breathing Tubes and Powered Air Purifying (PAPR) or Supplied Air (SA) units to form a
respiratory system. In addition, all 3M M-Series Headgear meet the test requirements of certain eye and
face protection standards, and the M-300 and M-400 Series Headgear meet test requirements of certain
industrial head protection standards. See Approvals Section of these User Instructions for additional
information.
The M-100 Series Respiratory Faceshields have a wide-view flip-up visor, fully adjustable ratchet
suspension, and a fabric faceseal. An integral air deflector allows the user to position the airflow for
wearing comfort. When used with the optional M-170 Faceshield Inserts, the M-100 Series Headgear
offers lightweight head coverage from dirt, debris, and overspray as well as minimal head protection from
contact with stationary objects (i.e. "bump" protection).
The M-200 Series Respiratory Faceshields have similar features to the M-100 Respiratory Faceshields,
including a liftable wide-view visor assembly and an integral air deflector to direct the airflow inside the
headgear. Unlike the M-100 Series Headgear, the M-200 Series Headgear comes with a solid headgear
shell to provide lightweight head coverage from dirt, debris, and overspray as well as minimal head
protection from contact with stationary objects (i.e. "bump" protection).
The M-300 Series Respiratory Hardhats have similar features to the M-100 and M-200 Respiratory
Faceshields, including a liftable wide-view visor assembly and an integral air deflector to direct the
airflow inside the headgear. Unlike the M-100 Series Headgear, the M-300 Series Headgear comes
with a solid headgear shell, and unlike the M-100 or M-200 it has been tested to certain industrial head
protection standards.
The M-400 Series Helmets are designed to offer the highest level of respiratory protection of the
M-Series Range. This "jawed" product provides coverage for the neck and shoulders through a versatile
two piece inner and outer neck shroud design. The M-400 Series Headgear uses the same fully
adjustable head suspension and headgear shell as the M-300 Series Headgear.
Optional accessories and a variety of faceseal, shroud, and visor materials are available for the M-Series
Headgear, giving the user a choice of configurations for specific applications.
W WARNING
This product, when used as part of an approved respiratory protection system, helps reduce
exposures to certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the
User Instructions provided as a part of the product packaging. Follow all local regulations. In the
U.S., a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the requirements of
OSHA 1910.134, including training, fit testing and medical evaluation. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4
requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate. Misuse
may result in sickness or death. For proper use, see package instructions, supervisor, or call 3M
PSD Technical Service in USA at 1-800-243-4630 and in Canada at 1-800-267-4414.
W WARNING
In Canada:
Website: www.3M.com/CA/PPESafety
Technical Service: 1-800-267-4414
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List of Warnings within these User Instructions

W WARNING
1. This product, when used as part of an approved respiratory protection system, helps protect against certain
airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For proper use, see supervisor, User
Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
2. These products meet the requirements of certain industrial eyewear standards and with some models,
certain industrial head protection standards. They do not provide complete head, eye, and face protection
from severe impact and penetration and are not a substitute for good safety practices and engineering
controls. Misuse may result in serious injury or death. For proper use, see supervisor, refer to the
product User Instructions or contact 3M Technical Service.
3. When exposed to eye and face hazards, wear additional eye and/or face protectors appropriate to
the hazard. ANSI Z87.1-2010, incorporated by reference in the OSHA Eye and Face Standard 29 CFR
1910.133, suggests safety spectacles or goggles should be worn in conjunction with loose fitting
respirators if the visor can be raised from the normal position during use. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury or death.
4. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce the capability of the M-300 and M-400 Series Headgear
shell to withstand impact and penetration and may result in serious injury or death:
a. Use only the cleaning processes and agents described in these User Instructions to clean the shell.
b. Do not store in direct sunlight.
c. Do not use beyond the maximum life of the product.
d. Do not use in high heat environments above the recommended maximum temperature.
5. The M-100 Series headgear (with or without the use of the M-170 Faceshield Head Inserts), and the M-200
Series headgear, do not meet the test requirements for hard hat protection under ANSI Z89.1-2009. When
head protection is required by OSHA or other safety regulations, hardhats or helmets, such as the M-300
and M-400 Series, must be used instead of the M-100 or M-200 Series Headgear. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury or death.
6. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce the capability of the M-Series visors to withstand impact
and penetration and may result in serious injury or death:
a. Use only the cleaning processes and agents described in these User Instructions to clean the visor.
b. Ensure visor buttons are firmly secured and flush to the visor frame. Replace worn or
damaged parts
7. Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, overexpose you to
contaminants, and may result in sickness or death:
a. Always properly assemble and wear both the inner and outer shroud (M-400 Series).
b. Ensure visor frame firmly latches in the closed position. Replace worn or damaged parts
(M-400 Series).
c. Users must be clean-shaven where the respirator's faceseal comes into contact with their face (M-100,
M-200 and M-300 Series).
d. The M-Series Headgear is one component of an approved respiratory protection system. Always read
and follow all User Instructions supplied with your 3M™ M-Series Headgear, PAPR Blower Unit or
Supplied Air Device in order to ensure correct system operation.
e. Do not use with parts or accessories other than those manufactured by 3M as described in these User
Instructions or on the NIOSH approval label for this respirator.
8. Use of the Head, Neck, and Shoulder Cover (M-976) does not increase the Assigned Protection Factor
(APF) of the M-100, M-200 and M-300 Series Headgear. The M-976 is designed to help keep the wearer
and headgear clean and does not increase the level of respiratory protection provided. Improper use may
overexpose you to contaminants, and may result in sickness or death.
9. Do not use the 3M™ Head, Neck, and Shoulder Cover (M-976) or non-flame resistant faceseals and
shrouds around high heat, sparks or flames. Misuse may result in serious injury or death.
10. Do not use the Shaded Peel-Off Cover (M-929) for welding. The Shaded Peel-Off Cover (M-929) will not
protect the wearer's eyes from the harmful level of visible light, ultra-violet radiation (UV), and infrared
radiation (IR) resulting from gas and arc welding processes. Misuse may result in permanent eye injury
and vision loss. For welding use an ANSI Z87.1 complaint welding helmet with an appropriate filter lens
for the specific welding process.
11. Only use the Shaded Peel-Off Cover (M-929) on the 3M™ Versaflo™ M-Series Headgear. Do not use on
any other headgear including faceshields and eyewear. Misuse may result in permanent eye injury and
vision loss.
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