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3M™ Airstream™ Headgear-Mounted PAPR Systems

AS-400LBC Includes: *

 •MotorHousingAssemblyAS-115,Ultra

 •Visor522-01-01(standard)

 •BatteryPack520-01-02R01

AS-600LBC Includes: *

 •MotorHousingAssemblyAS-115,Ultra

 •VisorAS-131,Antifog,ScratchResistant

 •BatteryPack520-01-02R01

* In addition, the following items are packed out with each system: Prefilter AS-120, HE Filter AS-140,

Tychem® QC Faceseal 527-01-15R10, Airflow Indicator 061-44-01, Carrying Bag 520-01-81.

SPECIFICATIONS
Airflow: Greater than 6 cfm (170 lpm)
Weight: Headgear Assembly: Approx. 2.2 lb (998 g)
Battery Pack: Approx. 1.2 lb (544 g)
Headgear Shell Material: ABS Plastic
Visor Dimensions: 47 in2 (305 cm2)
Visor Material: Polycarbonate (visor overlays are clear acetate)
Eye and Face Protection:
Headgear meets the requirements of ANSI Z87.1-2003
“American National Standard for Occupational and Educational
Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices”.
Head Protection:
Headgear meets the requirements of ANSI Z89.1-2003 Type
I, Class C “American National Standard for Industrial Head
Protection”.
Heat and Flame Resistance: This respirator system is not designed for use in high temperature
environments and should not be exposed to sparks or flame.
Intrinsic Safety:
The AS-400LBC and AS-600LBC systems have been tested
and classified by UL for intrinsic safety. They can be used in the
following Division 1 locations: Class I, Group D, Class II, Groups
E, F, G; and Class III.
In addition, the headgear-mounted PAPR system AS-600LBC
has been examined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine
Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and has been
approved for use in methane-air mixtures.
Powered Air Purifier
Noise Level (excluding external noise): Less than 80 dBA
Operating Temperature Range: 10ºF to 120ºF (-12ºC to 49ºC)
Voltage: 4.8 volts DC
Estimated Motor Life: 1000 hours (Dependent on use conditions)
Battery Pack
Type: Rechargeable NiCd
Service Time (after approximately 8 hour
charge): Approximately 8 hours of continuous use
Maximum Time on Continuous Charge: Up to 30 days
Storage Time: Battery will lose approx. 25% capacity per month
Maximum Operating Temperature Range: 10ºF to 120ºF (-12ºC to 49ºC)
Battery Charging Temperature Range: 50ºF to 80ºF (10ºC to 27ºC)
Voltage: 4.8 volts DC
Battery Life:
Approximately 500 discharge cycles. Number of cycles
is dependent on temperature conditions during use and
recharging.
SYSTEMS, REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Do not use with parts or accessories other than those manufactured by 3M as described in these

User Instructions or on the NIOSH approval label for this respirator. Do not attempt to repair or

modify any component of the system except as described in these User Instructions. Failure to do

so may adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.

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