4Q1.7-225.pdf

Manual: 4Q1.7 Procedure: 225 Revision: 0

CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF 3M™

SPEEDGLAS™ WELDING HELMET 9100MP

Effective Date: 04/16/2018 Type-Class: Tech-Ref Page: 1 of 9

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

To provide instructions for cleaning and inspecting the 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100MP at the Respiratory Equipment Facility (REF) located in Building 705-C.

1.2 Scope

This procedure applies to the cleaning, inspection and packaging of the 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100MP.

This is a Reference procedure. The user is not required to have this procedure present while performing the activity.

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Responsibilities

1. The REF Lead is responsible for:

Evaluating OSR 4-510 to determine if significant defective items are reported and notifying the Respiratory Protection Program Administrator (RPPA) via e-mail

Determining if a Nonconformance Report (NCR) should be issued if significant defective items are found and reported

Initiating and responding to NCR's per Manual 1Q, QAP 15-1, Control on Nonconforming Items.

2. REF personnel are responsible for:

Performing respirator inspections and repairs (excluding the SRS Fire Department respirators)

Completing qualification training as specified in the Job Performance Standard or approved equal, prior to performing this procedure.

3. RPPA is responsible for approving the release of respirators offsite.

3.0 PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

3.1 Safety

1. A hazard analysis has been performed on this task. (INF-38997)

2. Non alcohol respirator refresher wipes (Vallen 3001BX) are used in the performance of this procedure.

SDS 48581-2 (or equivalent), Vallen Non Alcohol Respirator Refresher Wipes

3001BX

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3.1 Safety, (cont.)

3. Wash hands after using the non-alcohol respirator wipes.

4. Avoid contact with eyes when using non-alcohol respirator wipes. They are not for internal use.

3.2 Process Hazards

1. The battery pack shall be disconnected from the charger once the battery is fully charged. A fully charged battery can be left in the trickle-charging mode for a short amount of time (3 or 4 days). Leaving the battery pack connected to the charger for prolonged periods of time may damage the battery pack cells. To avoid damage to the battery pack cells, do not leave it connected to the charger for prolonged durations.

4.0 PREREQUISITES

1. ENSURE no hot work activities are ongoing in the immediate and adjacent areas during the use of combustible/flammable liquids or gases (i.e., non alcohol wipes).

5.0 PERFORMANCE

NOTE

1. The helmet, powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) assembly, breathing tube, airflow indicator, battery and charger should all be in the bag prior to proceeding with cleaning and inspection.

2. The sweat band should have been removed by the facility users prior to returning to the REF.

1. WHEN 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100MP is returned from the field, THEN

A. VERIFY the helmet, PAPR assembly, breathing tube, airflow indicator, battery and charger are in the bag.

B. IF all parts are not present, THEN

NOTIFY REF Lead.

5.1 Removal of Used Face and Neck Seal

1. UNHOOK the slotted elastic strap from the hanging T-hook on both sides of the inside of the helmet.

2. UNHOOK the felt tab from the same hanging T-hooks.

3. PULL the face and neck seal down toward the inside of the helmet to release the plastic frame from the clamp.

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5.1 Removal of Used Face and Neck Seal, (cont.)

4. PULL the face and neck seal out of the helmet.

5. WASH face and neck seal in the Respirator Washing Machine per Manual 4Q1.7, Procedure 204, Washer Operation.

6. HANG to air dry.

5.2 Cleaning of Helmet

1. WIPE down entire welding helmet, inside and out using alcohol free respirator wipes, AND

INSPECT helmet for damage.

2. BUFF the lenses with a dry cloth to prevent water spots.

3. INSPECT for scratches on the outside protection plate.

4. IF scratches are found, THEN

REPLACE outside protection plate.

A. GENTLY PULL up on one side of the chrome front panel to release it from the clips, AND

SET aside.

B. GENTLY REMOVE the outside protection plate, AND

REPLACE with a new one.

C. ATTACH the chrome front panel by aligning one side and securing the tabs on the other side.

D. ENSURE the two top prongs are aligned to insert into the holes.

E. SNAP into place, AND

ENSURE the panel is secure.

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5.3 Inspection of Auto Darkening Lens

1. LIFT the outer shield, AND

CHECK for scratches on the inside protection plate that covers the Auto Darkening Lens.

2. IF scratches or damage are found, THEN

REPLACE the inside protection plate.

A. REMOVE chrome front panel.

B. PULL Auto Darkening Lens out.

C. REMOVE white protective film from the replacement protective lens before inserting into the Auto Darkening Lens.

NOTE

The damaged lens will push out from the other side when replacement protective lens is placed in slot.

D. SLIDE replacement protective lens in slot with lens facing so the writing on the lens can be read.

E. RETURN auto darkening lens to helmet.

F. ATTACH the chrome front panel by aligning one side and securing the tabs on the other side.

G. ENSURE the two top prongs are aligned to insert into the holes.

H. SNAP into place, AND

ENSURE the panel is secure.

3. ENSURE the panel is secure.

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5.4 Clear Grinding Visor

1. INSPECT clear grinding visor for damage.

2. IF excessive scratches or damage are found, THEN

REPLACE the clear grinding visor.

A. LIFT one side of the grinding visor frame to release the tabs.

B. PRESS top left tab inward to remove.

C. REMOVE green film from replacement clear grinding visor.

D. INSERT replacement visor so “this side out” is printed on top.

E. INSERT the tabs on one side, AND

SLIGHTLY BEND the visor to insert the tabs on the other side.

F. REATTACH the grinding visor frame by placing one side on the tabs, AND

ALIGN the frame with the grove in the helmet.

G. SNAP the visor into place, AND

ENSURE it is secure.

5.5 Installation of Sweat Band

1. PLACE the new sweat band on head harness at the front of the helmet.

2. ENSURE the black side is facing outward.

3. ALIGN the straight edge of the sweat band at the top allowing the 3M™ label to go underneath the head harness.

4. SECURE by snapping around the head harness, AND

ENSURE snaps are secured in front of the hanging T hook.

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5.6 Reinstallation of the Face and Neck Seal

1. WHEN the face and neck seal is completely dry, THEN

REINSTALL with the pull tab on top and toward the front of the helmet.

2. SLIDE the plastic frame end in the slot along the edge of the helmet until plastic fills the half-moon shape on the outside of the helmet, THEN

REPEAT for the other side.

3. PULL the felt tab under the head harness, AND

SECURE on the hanging T hook, THEN

REPEAT for the other side.

4. PULL the slotted elastic strap over the head harness, AND

SECURE on the hanging T hook, THEN

REPEAT for the other side.

5. SECURE the face and neck seal plastic frame by snapping under the clip located on the inside front of the inner shield.

5.7 PAPR Assembly

1. CHECK airflow by inserting battery on the bottom of the PAPR assembly.

2. PRESS ON button, AND

OBSERVE the light on the display.

3. IF the filter indicator light is illuminated RED, THEN

REPLACE the filter.

4. PUT the 3M™ Adflo™ airflow indicator at the opening for the hose.

5. HOLD the PAPR assembly vertically so that the airflow indicator is upright.

6. IF adequate airflow is not achieved, THEN

INSTALL the hose, AND

CHECK air flow again.

7. IF adequate airflow is still not achieved, THEN

REPLACE the filter.

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5.7 PAPR Assembly, (cont.)

8. TURN PAPR Assembly off by holding the OFF button.

9. REMOVE the filter cover by pressing in on the gray button on right side, AND

PULL outward.

10. REMOVE the filter, AND

INSPECT for excessive dirt and debris.

11. REMOVE prefilter.

12. ENSURE the metal mesh screen is present and in good condition.

13. REMOVE metal mesh screen, AND

A. WIPE out any debris from the inside of the filter cover with a wipe if debris is present.

B. DRY inside of the cover if necessary using 30 psig air.

C. REINSTALL metal mesh screen.

14. BLOW out the inside of the filter cover and the PAPR assembly using 30 psig.

15. REPLACE prefilter with new one if needed.

16. REINSTALL the filter and filter cover on the PAPR assembly, AND

SECURE with a snap.

17. REMOVE battery from the PAPR assembly.

18. WIPE the outside of the PAPR assembly using an alcohol free wipe.

5.8 Inspection of 3M™ Breathing Tube

1. BLOW out the inside of the 3M™ breathing tube using 30 psig.

2. INSPECT breathing tube for holes and damage.

3. IF holes or damage is found, THEN

REPLACE breathing tube with new one.

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5.9 Packaging

NOTE

The battery is fully charged when the GREEN light is not flashing.

1. WIPE out inside of the 3M™ welding helmet bag, THEN

DRY inside of the bag if necessary using 30 psig air.

2. ENSURE the following items are in the bag:

PAPR assembly

Breathing tube

3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100MP

Battery (fully charged)

Charger

Airflow Indicator

Extra sweat band (sealed in clear bag)

Vallen or approved equal wipes

3. DATE new ‘clean 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet’ tag/card with an expiration date of one year from the time of cleaning, AND

INSERT in the plastic pocket of the welding helmet bag.

4. RECORD in the Respiratory Issuance Tracking System (RITS) that the 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100MP and blower are clean prior to storing or shipping to a facility.

5.10 Post Performance

1. DISPOSE of unusable or damaged parts as clean waste.

2. SEAL unusable filter and prefilter in small bag marked “Non Hazardous Waste”, AND

DISPOSE of as clean waste.

3. RECORD the number of 3M™ Speedglas™ welding helmets cleaned and inspected daily on OSR 4-510, Respiratory Equipment Record and QA Form.

4. FORWARD completed OSR 4-510 forms to the REF Lead for filing.

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6.0 REFERENCES

3M Adflo PAPR Assembly User Instructions for Adflo™ Turbo Assembly 15-5401-01

3M Welding Helmet 9100 MP User Instructions

4Q1.7-204, Washer Operation

OSR 4-510, Respiratory Equipment Record and QA Form

Hazard Analysis (INF-38997)

SDS 48581-2, Vallen Non-Alcohol Respirator Refresher Wipes 3001BX or equivalent

7.0 RECORDS

Records generated as a result of implementing this procedure are maintained in accordance with Manual 1B, Procedure 3.31, Records Management.

8.0 ATTACHMENTS

None

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