User's Instructions

3M Confidential
1 Foreword
Please read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in the 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600 Powered Air
Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Assembly User Instructions prior to system use. These User Instructions only contain
information for the integrated 3M™ Connected Safety system functionalities, operation and use that are independent
of the respiratory protection provided by the TR-600 PAPR. Refer to the 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600 Powered Air
Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Assembly User Instructions for all proper use, operation, care, inspection and
maintenance guidance for your TR-600-CX Connected PAPR assembly. If you have questions regarding these
products, contact 3M Technical Service. Retain these User Instructions for future reference.
Explanation of Signal Words
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
NOTE: Indicates important information a system user should be aware of.
NOTICE: Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.
1.1 List of Warnings within these User Instructions
WARNING
1. The 3M™ Connected PAPR system components are not intrinsically safe. Do not use in flammable or
explosive atmospheres. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
2. Worker alerts generated by the connected system should not to be used in place of existing safety program
policies, practices and procedures. They are designed to be supplemental to an established safety program.
To reduce the risks associated with exposure to workplace hazards which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death, users should follow all Safety Supervisor direction on how to respond to alerts that
may be experienced. The user’s situational awareness should remain as one of the primary safety aspects in
determining if there is a condition that requires attention or to immediately leave an exposure area. Always
follow integrated TR-600 alarms when present.
1.2 Limitations of Use
WARNING
1. The 3M™ Connected PAPR system components are not intrinsically safe. Do not use in flammable or
explosive atmospheres. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
NOTE: This device is not hardened against Ionizing Radiation, which could cause device firmware to become
corrupt. For users with Implanted Medical Devices, ask your medical device manufacturer or your authorized
medical authority whether your implanted device can be used in close proximity to Bluetooth® devices.