M-306 Mode of Operation, 3M Versaflo™ M-306 Series Respirator

3M™ Versaflo™ Helmet with comfort face seal, M-306/
From 3M™, the Versaflo™ M 306 Helmet provides respiratory, eye (EN166 Medium Impact), face protection and head protection (EN397), essential for areas where head protection is mandatory. The helmet also features a comfortable face seal suitable for construction, chemical applications, and heavy industry. M 306 helmets meet the highest respirator performance requirements (TH3) for this type of product when used with specific 3M™ Air Delivery Units. This helmet can also be used with a range of 3M™ Peltor™ hearing protection as well as an in-built microphone option for ease of communication. Accessories can be purchased separately:a href=\"/web/p/products/8285684\""828-5684/a - Replacement visor, M-925a href=\""/web/p/products/8285688\""828-5688/a – Peel off visor covers, M-928a href=\""/web/p/products/8285697\""828-5697/a – Face seal, M-935
Features and Benefits/
Lightweight, compact and well-balanced helmet Features a comfortable general-purpose face seal for construction, chemical applications and heavy industry. Highly versatile - Integrated protection from a range of respiratory, head, eye, face and hearing hazards. Fully-adjustable suspension that includes textile straps for optimal fit and weight distribution. The deflector allows users to direct the airflow inside the head top for increased control and comfort. Visor design combines excellent peripheral and downward vision with good optical clarity. Coated Polycarbonate visor provides added chemical and scratch resistance. Optional hearing protection 3M™ PELTOR™ Helmet-Mounted Earmuff Assembly Compatible with 3M™ PELTOR™ LiteCom Solutions
Applications/
Powered and air fed respirators are a complete solution for environments where respiratory protection is necessary. If the air-powered respirator is properly sealed, it can provide protection against harmful contaminants. A full air fed repository kit will include a powered unit that channels filtered air into a sealed mask. Used with suitable filters, the complete kit can protect from a variety of harmful particulates and vapours.
What is the difference between a powered air filter and a compressed air filter?
Controlled respirator systems protect the user from environmental challenges by controlling the air that they breath. The powered respirator can use a fan to draw contaminated air through a filter making it safe to breathe for the user. A compressed air system feeds uncontaminated air from a compressor system.
What is the Value of an Air Powered Respirator?
A complete Powered Air Purifying Respirator kit usually consists of facepiece or hood, connecting tubes, battery pack and fan/filter holder, and so may not be as cost-effective as buying a, for example, a half-mask respirator. However it has two benefits, the kit will fully protect the user and provide extra comfort from cooling air ensures the user s health and increase productivity. As such they may be more suitable for heavy-duty and specialist purposes than cheaper options.
Why Choose 3M?/
3M are a trusted name in personal protection equipment, providing a variety of solutions for health and safety compliance over a range of industrial applications. Their selection of respiratory protection equipment ranges from disposable face mask to full air-powered respirators, to ensure worker safety in all kinds of environments where airborne particulates might be a concern. When it comes to PPE, 3M is a brand you can rely on.
EN166, EN397