Troubleshooting; Corrective Action - 3M GVP Serie Directives D'utilisation

TROUBLESHOOTING

Use the table below to help identify possible causes and corrective action for problems you may experience.
Problem
You smell or taste contaminants
or an irritation occurs.
Dizziness occurs.
GVP-111 battery recharge light
remains "on".
Blower does not run when switch
is depressed.
PAPR fails airflow test.
BP-15 battery does not work
after charging.
BC-200 or BC-210 does not
work, charge adapter indicator is
steady yellow.
BC-200 or BC-210 does not
work, power base indicator is
steady yellow.
BC-200 or BC-210 does not
work, no lights illuminated on
power base or charge adapter.
BC-200 or BC-210 does not
work, the charge adapter
indicator is red or is not
illuminated.
Possible Cause
Misuse, improper assembly or malfunction of
equipment.
Gases or vapors broke through the chemical
cartridge.
The gas and vapor cartridge being used is incorrect
for your workplace contaminants.
Airflow too low.
Inlet and outlet gaskets are in poor condition.
The charger has malfunctioned.
The battery has a dead cell(s).
Battery is discharged.
Power cord disconnected.
Faulty power switch.
Faulty power cord.
Faulty motor.
Clogged filter.
Battery needs charging.
Inlet and/or outlet gaskets are worn/damaged or
missing.
Motor blower malfunction.
Breathing tube restricted.
Low voltage detection circuit has not reset.
BP-15 battery is too hot or too cold for charging.
Incorrect battery is connected to the charger.
Too many chargers are chained together. The
maximum number allowed is ten (10).
Fuse on power base has blown.
Incorrect battery is connected to the charger. The
BC-210 is only to be used with the BP-15 battery.

Corrective Action

Leave work area immediately and contact your
supervisor. Do not use the PAPR until the cause is
identified and corrected.
Leave work area immediately.
Change gas and vapor cartridge.
Refer to respirator decision logic such as ANSI
Z88.2-1992 or 3M™ respirator selection guide or
consult an industrial hygienist.
Refer to Section "Set-Up Procedures and
Performance Check".
Replace gaskets.
Replace charger and charge battery.
Replace battery pack.
Leave work area immediately.
Recharge battery.
Secure the power cord to the motor blower and
battery.
Replace battery pack.
Replace power cord.
Replace motor blower.
Replace filter.
Charge battery.
Inspect and replace if necessary. (GVP-101)
Replace motor blower unit. (GVP-100)
Remove restriction.
Recharge for short period of time.
Allow battery and charger temperatures to moderate
to between 50°F (10°C) and 90°F (32°C).
Select the correct charger for the battery.
Remove excess chargers.
Determine cause of the blown fuse and replace with
like fuse.
Select the correct charger for the battery.
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