3M ™ VERSAFLO ™ SINGLE PAINTER HOOD KIT

What it is and why choose it

The 3M™ Versaflo™ Single Painter Hood Kit is based on the 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series headcovers and hoods, which combine respiratory protection with extended coverage for the head, neck and shoulders. When used with an approved 3M air delivery unit, these hoods form part of a powered or supplied air respiratory protection system. In addition to respiratory protection, the integrated visor provides eye and face protection against liquid splashes and low energy impacts.

Main features

• Combined protection: respiratory protection plus coverage for head, neck and shoulders, with integrated eye and face protection.
• Certified performance: approved with selected 3M™ Versaflo™ powered air systems and air regulators to meet EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 (TH3) and EN 14594:2018 (3A) performance requirements.
• Integrated visor: polycarbonate visor providing eye and face protection according to EN 166:2001 for liquid splashes and low energy impact.
• Ready-to-use options: hoods with integrated head suspension are supplied ready to use straight from the box and available in two adjustable sizes (S/M and M/L).
• Re-usable premium suspension options: versions with reusable head suspension feature adjustable circumference and crown size bands, with optional size-reducing comfort pad.
• Comfortable breathing and airflow: exhalation panel helps ventilate the hood; premium suspensions include external airflow adjustment control.
• Wide system compatibility: connects via approved 3M™ Versaflo™ BT-20S/BT-20L, BT-30 and BT-40 breathing tubes to compatible powered air or supplied air systems.
• Industry-focused design: suitable for typical applications in medical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, agricultural, food and beverage, pulp and paper, surface preparation and coating, chemical and woodworking industries, when used as part of appropriately selected 3M systems.

Technical specifications

• Respiratory standards:
  • EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3 when connected to 3M™ Versaflo™ powered air respirators TR-802E, TR-602E and TR-302E+.
  • Models S-655/S-657/S-757/S-855E: EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3 when connected to 3M™ PF-602E+ powered air respirator.
  • EN 14594:2018 class 3A when connected to V-100E, V-200E or V-500E regulators.
  • Compliant with the lower resistance (A) requirements of EN 14594 and approved for use with compressed air supply hoses meeting A and B resistance requirements, up to 10 m length.
• Nominal protection factor:
  • Nominal Protection Factor (NPF) = 500 under EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3 conditions (as specified above).
  • Nominal Protection Factor (NPF) = 200 under EN 14594:2018 3A conditions (as specified above).
• Eye and face protection:
  • EN 166:2001, optical class 2.
  • Low energy impact (F).
  • Liquid splash protection (3).
• Operating temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C.
• Storage conditions: -30 °C to +50 °C, < 90 % relative humidity.
• Service life: 3 years from date of manufacture (indicative maximum; dependent on external factors).
• Weight (without breathing tube):
  • S-133S: 100 g
  • S-133L: 110 g
  • S-333SG: 125 g
  • S-333LG: 130 g
  • S-433S: 130 g
  • S-433L: 135 g
  • S-533S: 170 g
  • S-533L: 185 g
  • S-655: 310 g
  • S-657: 310 g
  • S-757: 315 g
  • S-855E: 375 g
• Materials (hood and key components):
  • Hood fabric: see hood material table for S-133S/L, S-333SG/LG, S-433S/L, S-533S/L, S-655, S-657, S-757 and S-855E:
  • S-133S/L and S-333SG/LG and S-433S/L: polypropylene spunbond laminated to polypropylene film.
  • S-533S/L: nylon knit coated with polyurethane film on both sides.
  • S-655: polypropylene spunbond laminated to polypropylene film.
  • S-657: polypropylene spunbond laminated with multilayer barrier film.
  • S-757: polypropylene spunbond laminated to polypropylene film.
  • S-855E: polypropylene spunbond laminated with multilayer barrier film.
  • Exhalation panel fabric: polypropylene spunbond (where present).
  • Face seal / neck material: nylon/elastane elastic, cotton knit neck, elastic nylon/elastane or polyester knit (depending on model).
  • Visor: polycarbonate.
  • Peel-off visors: polyester.
  • Integrated head suspension (integrated suspension hoods): head suspension in polyethylene; air inlet in polypropylene.
  • Premium reusable suspension hoods: head suspension in polyethylene; air channels and inlet in polypropylene and ABS; visor attachment clips and airflow adjustment cover in nylon.
  • Comfort pad: nylon mesh top with polyurethane foam.
  • Size-reducing comfort pad: nylon mesh top, polyurethane foam, nylon mesh bottom.
  • BT-20S/L breathing tube: polyurethane with steel helical structure.
  • BT-30 breathing tube: polyurethane with ABS helical structure.
  • BT-40 breathing tube: chloroprene.
  • BT-922 breathing tube cover: polyethylene.
• Disposal: plastic and fabric parts can be quickly removed and separated for different waste streams where facilities are available.
• Limitations of use:
  • Not for asbestos removal.
  • Not for atmospheres with less than 19.5 % oxygen.
  • Not for use in confined spaces with lack of ventilation.
  • Not for immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) atmospheres.
  • When connected to powered air equipment: not to be used where contaminant concentration exceeds 500 times the occupational exposure limit (OEL).
  • When connected to regulators: not to be used where contaminant concentration exceeds 200 times the OEL.

Applications and use cases

When correctly selected and used as part of an approved 3M respiratory system, 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series hoods are suitable for:

• Medical and healthcare environments.
• Pharmaceutical production.
• General manufacturing.
• Agricultural work.
• Food and beverage industry.
• Pulp and paper processing.
• Surface preparation and coating operations.
• Chemical industry tasks.
• Woodworking applications.

The hoods can be used with suitable powered air respirators or air regulators to provide protection against:

• Particles such as fine dusts, mists and metal fumes.
• Gases and vapours.
• Combined particles, gases and vapours (depending on the selected respiratory system).

FAQ

1. What standards do the 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series hoods comply with?

   They meet EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 (TH3) for powered air systems and EN 14594:2018 (3A) for supplied air systems when used with the specified 3M units. The visor provides eye and face protection according to EN 166:2001 (optical class 2, low energy impact F, liquid splash 3).

2. Which powered air respirators are compatible?

   The hoods are approved for use with 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-302E+, TR-602E and TR-802E powered air respirators. Specific models S-655, S-657, S-757 and S-855E are also approved with the 3M™ PF-602E+ powered air respirator.

3. Can these hoods be used with supplied air systems?

   Yes. They are approved with the 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E cooling unit, V-200E heating unit and V-500E regulator as class 3A systems under EN 14594:2018 when connected via approved compressed air supply hoses (up to 10 m).

4. What breathing tubes are compatible?

   The hoods connect using 3M™ Versaflo™ BT-20S/BT-20L (lightweight small/medium or medium/long), BT-30 (self-adjusting) and BT-40 (heavy-duty) breathing tubes. The BT-922 disposable tube cover can be used for additional protection.

5. Are the hoods ready to use out of the box?

   Hoods with integrated head suspension are ready for use straight from the box and are available in two adjustable sizes: S/M and M/L. Premium reusable suspension hoods require assembly of the reusable head suspension and, if desired, additional comfort accessories.

6. What is the nominal protection factor of these hoods?

   When used as specified, the nominal protection factor is 500 under EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3 conditions and 200 under EN 14594:2018 3A conditions. Actual workplace protection may be lower and depends on correct selection, fitting and use.

7. How should the hoods be stored?

   They should be stored between -30 °C and +50 °C with relative humidity below 90 %.

8. What is the service life of the hoods?

   The indicative maximum service life is 3 years from the date of manufacture, depending on external conditions and correct storage and use.

9. Can these hoods be used for asbestos removal or in oxygen-deficient atmospheres?

   No. They must not be used for asbestos removal, in atmospheres with less than 19.5 % oxygen, in confined spaces with poor ventilation, or in IDLH conditions.

10. What replacement parts and accessories are available?

    Available parts include replacement fabrics for S-655, S-657, S-757 and S-855E hoods; comfort pads and size-reducing pads; peel-off visors for integrated and premium suspension hoods; breathing tubes BT-20S/L, BT-30 and BT-40; BT-922 tube cover; S-955 airflow adjustment cover; S-956 air duct O-ring; and BT-957 storage plugs for breathing tubes.

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