Limitations Of Use; Respirator Program Management; Niosh Approval / Niosh Cautions And Limitations - 3M Speedglas 9100 Air Directives D'utilisation

• Carefully inspect the complete 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 ADF before each use. Cracked, pitted or scratched
fi lter glass or protection plates reduce vision and can seriously impair protection. All damaged components
should be replaced immediately. Remove any protective fi lm from the visor.
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• The 3M Speedglas Welding Helmet 9100 Air and 3M
designed for overhead welding/cutting operations due to the risk of burns from falling molten metal. Use of
these products for these applications may result in serious injury or death.
• The 3M ™ Speedglas ™ Welding Helmet 9100 Air and 3M
with 3M ™ Speedglas ™ ADF 9100 Series) are not suitable for laser welding or welding processes that
require shade 14 or higher fi lters. Use of this product for these applications may result in permanent eye
injury and vision loss.
• Only operate the ADF at temperatures between 23°F (–5°C) and 131°F (+55°C). If used outside of this
range, the fi lter may not perform as designed and may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss.
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Dispose of equipment that has reached its intended service life in accor dance with local regulations.

LIMITATIONS OF USE

• Contaminants which are dangerous to your health include those which you may not be able to see or smell.
• Leave the contaminated area immediately if:
– Any part of the system becomes damaged.
– Airfl ow into the respirator decreases or stops.
– Breathing becomes diffi cult.
– You feel dizzy or your vision is impaired.
– You taste or smell contaminants.
– Your face, eyes, nose or mouth become(s) irritated.
– You suspect that the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this respirator
may no longer provide adequate protection.
• Do not wear these respirators to enter areas where atmospheric concentrations of contaminants are unknown
or immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
• Do not exceed the maximum use concentration determined using the Assigned Protection Factor (APF) for the
specifi c respirator system or the APF mandated by specifi c government standards, whichever is lower.
• These welding helmets are not designed for overhead welding/cutting operations due to the risk of burns from
falling molten metal.
• These welding helmets are not suitable for laser welding or welding processes that require shade 14 or
higher fi lters.
• Only operate the ADF at temperatures between 23°F (–5°C) and 131°F (+55°C).
• Do not use system in areas where contact with an open fl ame is possible.
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RESPIRATOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By law,
US employers must establish a written respiratory protection program meeting the requirements of the OSHA
Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and any applicable OSHA substance specifi c standards.
In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements and all applicable local requirements must be met. A summary
of the major sections of OSHA 1910.134 are included in Table 1. For additional information on this standard,
go to OSHA's website . Consult an industrial hygienist or call 3M Technical Service with questions concerning
applicability of these products to your job requirements.
Table 1: Major Sections of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
Section Description
A Permissible Practice
B Defi nitions
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 Identifi cation of Cartridges, Filters, and Canisters
K Training and Information
L Program Evaluation
M Recordkeeping

NIOSH APPROVAL / NIOSH CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

This headgear is one component of a NIOSH approved respirator system. Refer to the User Instructions and the
NIOSH approval label provided with the 3M Supplied Air (SA) or Powered Air Purifying (PAPR) Blower Unit for
approved confi gurations and applicable NIOSH Cautions and Limitations.
Additional Standards Compliance
1. These products meet the requirements of certain industrial eyewear. They do not provide complete 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. For proper use, see supervisor, refer to the
product User Instructions or contact 3M Technical Service.
2. When exposed to eye and face hazards, wear additional eye and/or face protectors appropriate to the hazard.
ANSI Z87.1-2003, 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 fi tting respirators if the visor can be
raised from the normal position during use. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. In Canada, users
should follow CSA Z94.3 and/or the eyewear requirements of the authority having jurisdiction in their region.
When assembled according to these User Instructions, this system meets the requirements of the ANSI Z87.1-2010
standard for eye and face protection devices.
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