- A critical safety diagnostic accessory used to verify that a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system is delivering the required minimum volume of breathable air before a worker enters a contaminated zone, it acts as a quick, pre-use daily inspection tool to ensure factory calibration is intact and the system is fully operational
Uses
- Pre-Shift Inspections:
- Mandatory daily safety checks for the 3M Versaflo TR-300+, TR-600, and TR-800 Series PAPR systems
- Post-Filter Replacement Testing:
- Used immediately after installing a new HEPA or gas/vapor cartridge to guarantee the motor can adequately push air through the fresh medium
- Variable Elevation Troubleshooting:
- Utilized by field technicians working across differing altitudes (such as moving from sea level to mountain elevations) where thin air drops blower performance
Features
- Rotameter Ball-Style Design:
- Employs a clear vertical tube with an internal floating indicator ball that responds to the dynamic density and force of the active airflow
- Loose-Fitting Configuration Optimization:
- Specially engineered to calibrate and test airflow explicitly for loose-fitting respiratory systems (such as hoods and helmets)
- Environmental Compensation Mapping:
- Functions across a broad range of operating temperatures and geographical altitudes by utilizing ambient air-density zone charts
- Integral Sealing Gasket:
- Outfitted with a durable rubber base gasket to ensure a completely airtight seal against the blower unit during testing cycles
Benefits
- Immediate Compliance Verification:
- Confirms that the air unit meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s required minimum design flow rate to keep the user safe
- Enhanced Workplace Safety:
- Prevents a worker from entering a hazardous or toxic environment with a malfunctioning blower or a heavily loaded filter
- No-Tool Setup:
- Plugs directly into the respirator unit’s air outlet without requiring specialized technical training, external calibration equipment, or extra tools
- Darkroom-Free Utility:
- Operates under standard ambient site environments, allowing users to verify safety parameters directly on the facility floor
