3M AS-400LBC and AS-600LBC Manual De Usuario

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Failure to pass a user performance check and complete all necessary repairs before use may 
adversely affect respirator performance and 

1.  Complete assembly, inspection and user performance check of the PAPR assembly as described in 

these User Instructions.

2.  Insert the male plug into a fully-charged battery pack and attach the battery pack to the belt using 

the belt clip. 

3.  Turn the battery pack switch to the ON position. 
4.  Fit the headgear onto your head and pull the visor down until it snaps in the down position. If 

necessary, adjust headband as described under Assembly.

5.  Pull the Tychem® face seal as far as possible under the chin. If using the elastomeric AS-101-10 

or AS-102-10 faceseals, refer to installation and fitting instructions provided with the faceseals.

IMPORTANT:
Air purification is provided only when clean pre and main filter/cartridges are correctly fitted, 
the spring clip retaining the motor housing is in place, and air is flowing over the face.

Do not enter a contaminated area until properly donning the respirator system. Do not remove the 
respirator before leaving the contaminated area. 

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.

do so may result in sickness or death.
–  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 system may no longer provide adequate protection.

Do not clean respirator with solvents. Cleaning with solvents may degrade some respirator 
components and reduce respirator effectiveness. Inspect all respirator components before each use 
to ensure proper operating conditions.

Never attempt to clean filters by knocking or blowing out accumulated material. This may result in 
damage to the filter membrane allowing hazardous particles to enter the breathing zone, 

Use of this respirator in atmospheres for which it was not NIOSH certified and designed 

in sickness or death. Do not wear this respirator where:
-   Atmospheres contain hazardous vapors or gases other than hydrogen fluoride.
-  Atmospheres are oxygen deficient.
-  Contaminant concentrations are unknown.
-   Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).
-   Contaminant concentrations that exceed 25 times the applicable exposure limit (the assigned 

protection factor, APF, for this respirator system) or the APF mandated by specific government 
standards, whichever is lower.

After successfully completing the inspection, user performance check and donning procedures, enter 
the contaminated area, breathing normally. Remove the respirator system in a clean area only.

Note: The PAPR blower unit and battery are not waterproof. They should not be submersed or 
subjected to heavy spraying with water or other liquids. If moisture is present, the battery pack must 
be placed in a water repellent battery cover 529-01-56R01 or in a waterproof plastic bag prior to use 
to avoid corrosion, deterioration, and possible battery failure.

Follow the hygiene practices established by your employer for the specific contaminants to which you 
have been exposed.