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TROUBLESHOOTING
W WARNING
To reduce exposure to hazardous voltage:
a. Do not attempt to service the chargers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
b. Do not substitute, modify or add parts to the chargers.
c. Inspect the chargers and power cords before use. Replace if any parts are damaged.
d. Do not use the chargers outdoors or in wet environments.
Use the table below to help identify possible causes and corrective action for problems you may experience. There
are no user serviceable parts inside the TR-300 PAPR Assembly. The motor blower unit should not be
opened to attempt repairs or for any other reason. Consult the TR-300 Trouble Shooting Guide or Contact 3M
Technical Service to help identify additional possible causes and corrective actions for other problems you may
experience. See the 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-300 Troubleshooting Guide and User
Instructions for TR-300 Chargers and Battery Packs for additional information.
Fault Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s)
All LEDs ash and alarm 1. System software malfunction 1. To clear the alarm, power down motor/
blower unit and remove the battery pack.
Allow unit to sit for several minutes before
reconnecting battery pack and turning
the unit back on. If unit does not reset,
contact 3M Technical Service.
Low airow alarm
(audible and/or LED ashing)
1. Breathing tube is blocked 1. Check & remove blockage or obstruction
2. Air inlet is covered 2. Check air lter & remove obstruction
3. Filter is fully loaded with
particles
3. Change HE lter and prelter or spark
arrestor/prelter
Bottom bar of battery pack
indicator ashes; battery
alarm sounds
1. Low battery voltage 1. Recharge the battery pack
2. Battery pack not properly
installed
2. Remove and reinstall battery pack
3. Battery pack past service life 3. Install a new, fully-charged TR-300
battery pack
4. Battery pack temperature too
hot > 140°F (> 60°C)
4. Bring to cool environment, allow battery
pack to cool
No airow, no alarm(s)
1. Battery pack contact on
battery pack is damaged
1. Check that the battery pack contact is not
bent or broken
2. Battery pack is completely
discharged (no charge)
2. Fully charge the battery pack
3. Damaged circuit board 3. Contact 3M Technical Service
4. Damaged motor 4. Contact 3M Technical Service
Low airow as indicated by
ow meter but no alarm(s)
1. Damaged circuit board 1. Contact 3M Technical Service
2. Damaged motor 2. Contact 3M Technical Service
3. Flow indicator not held in
vertical position
3. Ensure ow indicator is held in vertical
position during inspection
User detects odor or taste of
contaminants or feels eye or
throat irritation
1. Incorrect respirator
for application and/or
environment
1. Consult on-site industrial hygienist or
safety director
Battery pack’s charge lasts
less than expected
1. Inadequate charging 1. Ensure battery pack is fully charged
2. HE lter is loaded with
particles, making the motor
run harder
2. Check the low ow indicator. Replace
the HE lter & prelter or clean the spark
arrestor.
3. Battery pack reaching end of
service life
3. Replace battery pack
The motor runs “faster than
normal”
1. The HE lter is loaded with
particles
1. Check the low ow indicator. Replace the
HE lter & prelter and clean the spark
arrestor.
2. Let the unit run for 2 minutes so it can
automatically adjust to the new lter or
changes to the lter conguration
RELATED USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
• Refer to www.3M.com/PPESafety for most recent version of these documents, supporting documents, and training
material.
• 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-300 Chargers and Battery Packs User Instructions
• 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-300 Technical Specications
• 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-300 Troubleshooting Guide
• 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-300 Parts and Accessories
• 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator TR-300 Quick Start Guide
• 3M Technical Data Bulletin #223 3M™ Versao™ Powered Air Purifying Respirator Battery Maintenance
• Technical Data Bulletin #175 Assigned Protection Factors for Powered Air Purifying Respirators
• M-Series and S-Series User Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTICE
WARRANTY: 3M warrants that all Versao™ PAPR and Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) systems, and their component
parts will be free from defective materials and workmanship at the time of purchase and will cover the parts listed
below for the time periods indicated, provided they are maintained and used in accordance with the product’s User
Instructions and/or recommendations. 3M’s only obligation under this Warranty will be, at 3M’s option, to repair or
replace without charge any defective parts of the Versao respirator product returned to 3M in accordance with the
instructions below and found by 3M to have been defective at the time of purchase or during the warranty period as
applicable. This Warranty does not apply to any parts that have been misused, altered or had repair attempted, or have
been subjected to abuse, accidental or otherwise. The extended Warranty does not apply to expendable consumables,
accessories, or fabric components such as but not limited to: lters/cartridges, face seals, shrouds, hoods and head
covers, and visors.
Warranty time periods for specied parts:
- PAPR Blower Unit, excluding consumables: 2000 hours of use or 1 year from date of purchase, whichever occurs
sooner.
- Batteries: 250 cycles or 1 year from date of purchase, whichever occurs sooner.
- Battery chargers, SAR Valves, SAR Panels, excluding consumables, and Respiratory Faceshields, Hard Hats, and
Helmets, excluding consumables, 1 year from date of purchase.
- CO monitors, 2 years from date of purchase.
EXCLUSIONS TO WARRANTY: THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTY OF QUALITY, EXCEPT OF
TITLE AND AGAINST PATENT INFRINGEMENT.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except as provided above, 3M shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage,
whether direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential, arising out of sale, use or misuse of 3M Versao or
Speedglas products, or the user’s inability to use such products. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE.
NOTE: Because the motor-blower and battery charger of this TR-300 PAPR Assembly may produce radio frequency
energy, 3M is providing the following information pursuant to FCC regulations.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
In United States, contact:
Website: www.3M.com/PPESafety
Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630
For other 3M products:
1-800-3M-HELPS or 1-651-737-6501
RENSEIGNEMENTS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES
Aux États-Unis:
Internet: www.3M.com/PPESafety
Assistance technique: 1800243-4630
Autres produits 3M :
1800364-3577 ou 1651737-6501
PARA MAYORES INFORMES
En Estados Unidos:
Sitio Web: www.3M.com/PPESafety
Soporte técnico: 1-800-243-4630
Para otros productos 3M:
1-800-3M-HELPS o 1-651-737-6501