General Respirator Fitting Instructions; Operating Instructions; General Use Instructions; Inspection, Cleaning And Storage - 3M GVP Serie Directives D'utilisation

6. For tight fitting facepieces the ball should be located in or above the lower (4 cfm) tight fitting flow test circle.
7. For loose fitting headgear, the ball should be located in or above the higher (6 cfm) helmet and hood flow test circle (Fig. 12).
8. If the ball fails to move fully inside or above the flow test circle, insufficient airflow is being provided. This may be the result of a battery with a
low charge or an overloaded filter. Refer to Section on Troubleshooting.

General Respirator Fitting Instructions

Follow the performance check outlined in previous section and understand the operating instructions in the next section prior to using the PAPR.
Before using a 3M™ GVP Respirator System, each person must read and understand the information in these User Instructions and the User
Instructions provided with the respirator headpiece to be used. Use of these respirator systems by untrained or unqualified persons, or use that
is not in accordance with these instructions, may adversely affect respirator performance and may result in sickness or death.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The following instructions are intended to serve as a guideline for the use of the 3M™ Belt-Mounted PAPR. It is not to be considered all-inclusive,
nor is it intended to replace the policy and procedures for each facility.
Use of this respirator in atmospheres for which it was not NIOSH certified and designed may result in sickness or death. Do not wear this
respirator where:
– Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
– Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
– Contaminant concentrations are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
– Contaminant concentrations exceed the maximum use concentration determined using the assigned protection factor (APF) recommended
for the applicable headpiece or the APF mandated by specific government standards, whichever is lower. Refer to the User Instructions
provided with the applicable headpiece.
Do not enter a contaminated area until properly donning the respirator system. Do not remove the respirator before leaving the contaminated
area. Doing so may result in sickness or death.
Contaminants that are dangerous to your health include those that you may not be able to see or smell. Leave the contaminated area
immediately if any of the following conditions occur. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
– Airflow decreases or stops.
– Any part of the system becomes damaged.
– Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops.
– Breathing becomes difficult.
– 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 expose blower/filter assembly directly to sparks or molten metal spatter. Direct contact with sparks or molten metal spatter may damage
the filter, allowing unfiltered air into the breathing zone and may cause the filter or blower assembly to ignite, resulting in serious injury,
sickness or death.
If you have any doubts about the applicability of the equipment to your job situation, consult your supervisor, an industrial hygienist or call 3M's
Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division Technical Service Department 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call Technical Service at
1-800-267-4414.

General Use Instructions

1. Select the appropriate filter and or cartridge combination for your specific workplace contaminants. The useful service life of filter/cartridge will
depend upon the following: the types of contaminant and their concentration, plus environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature.
2. Use the 3M™ Spark Arrest Cover GVP-146 to help reduce exposure of the 3M™ Motor Blower GVP-100 and 3M™ GVP Cartridges or Filters (PAPR
Unit) to sparks and other hot materials, typically resulting from grinding/or welding operations. Note: Not for use with the 3M™ Vinyl Belt GVP-117.
3. Refer to the previous sections in this User Instruction for complete set-up procedure.
4. Complete the airflow performance check before each use as described in Section, "Assembly Procedures and Performance Check".
5. Perform necessary adjustments to the respiratory headgear. Follow the User Instructions for your 3M headgear to properly assemble and adjust
your specific headgear.
6. Attach the breathing tube to the GVP PAPR. Attach the headgear to the breathing tube. Activate the PAPR with the ON/OFF switch on the battery
pack. Don the respiratory headgear as described in the User Instructions for the specific headgear used.
7. Observe all WARNINGS contained in these User Instructions when wearing this product. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
Do not use for respiratory protection when atmospheric concentrations of contaminants are unknown or immediately dangerous to life or health,
or in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.

INSPECTION, CLEANING AND STORAGE

Never alter or modify this respirator. Repair or replace parts only with the 3M™ components approved for this assembly. Failure to do so may
adversely affect product performance and result in sickness or death.
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