To access a PAPR: During normal business hours (7AM-4:30PM, M-F) – Contact Environmental Health &
Safety (EH&S) at 4-6783 to coordinate borrowing a PAPR. During off hours/weekends
– Contact Security at 4-2825 to gain access to the EH&S office (HSC, Level 1, Room
059).
You must be medically qualified to use a PAPR at SBM. Approved staff should submit
the-
EH&W OSHA Medical Evaluation Questionnaire to SBUH_HR_Employee_Health_and_Wellness@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Quick User Instructions 3M Versaflo TR-300+ Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
Particulates Only (not for chemical use)
Versaflo 300+ User Instruction Manual
Versaflo 300 Quick Start Guide
Versaflo 300 User Instructions Manual
Inspection, Cleaning and Storage Technical Bulletin
Air Flow Test Technical Bulletin
Battery Maintenance and Care Technical Bulletin
Troubleshooting Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
PAPR Annual Refresher Training
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Bullard Hooded Powered Air Purifying Respirator, Model PA 30 Operating Instructions
- Complete the PAPR sign out form and leave form in the Environmental Health & Safety
(EH&S) office located in HSC, Level 1, Room 059.
- Inspect all parts – belt, blower, two battery packs, two magenta-colored filters,
hood, white breathing tube, protective sleeve over breathing tube - for any visible
damage. If any damage, do not use and contact EH&S.
- Prior to each use, verify adequate air flow by turning on blower (press black button
on top) and placing the base of the airflow indicator tube on the top of the blower.
The ball in the indicator tube must rise above the minimum air flow black line. If
not successful, do not use PAPR and contact EH&S for replacement battery and/or filter.
Turn off blower.
- Ensure the hood is attached to the breathing tube and the other end of the breathing
tube is attached to the blower unit. Write your name on the hood.
- Turn on blower. Buckle the belt around the waist and adjust belt as needed. Don the
hood. If applicable, tuck inner cowl of the hood into scrubs/lab coat to reinforce
seal. Attach Velcro straps under the arms. The blower remains outside of clothes,
resting on the small of your back. A cool stream of air should be felt inside the
hood.
- Fully charged batteries should operate PAPR for 4-8 hours. If you hear an audible
alarm, it is the low battery alarm and the batteries should be replaced.
- After each use, turn off blower. Between uses, clean exterior of the PAPR components
and hood with hospital approved disinfection wipes (wear nitrile gloves) prior to
placing back into carrying bag. If hood is heavily soiled or damaged, discard and
contact EH&S for a replacement.
- Charged batteries, and replacement hoods, filters, protective sleeves are available
in the EH&S office.
- Prior to returning PAPR to EH&S, use the disinfection wipes to clean the outer surfaces
of the PAPR and discard the hood. Record date returned and length of time worn on sign out form in EH&S office. Any questions, contact EH&S at 4-6783.
Revised 3/23/20
Resources:
Bullard PA30 PAPR Technical Data Sheet
Bullard PA30 PAPR User Manual
Bullard website
