3M 9100 Speedglas Welding Helmets Instructions

: June 10, 2024
: 3M

Table of Contents

3M 9100 Speedglas Welding Helmets
Parts List
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
WARNING
APPROVALS
LIMITATIONS OF USE
3M™SPEEDGLAS™ 9100 AIR WELDING SHIELD
EQUIPMENT MARKING
PREPARATION FOR USE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
References
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3M 9100 Speedglas Welding Helmets

3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-product

USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with other relevant user instructions for 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Filters, 3M™ Air Delivery Units and reference leaflets where you will find information on approved combinations of air delivery units, spare parts and accessories.

Parts List

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3M Speedglas 9100 Series Welding Shields help protect the wearer‘s eyes and face from sparks/spatter, harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV) and infrared radiation (IR) resulting from certain arc/gas welding processes. The 9100 Series Welding Shields are designed to be used only with 3M Speedglas 9100 Welding Filters and Protection Plates. 3M Speedglas 9100 Air Welding Shield also protects against certain airborne contaminants when used with an approved air delivery unit.

WARNING

Proper selection, training, use and maintenance are essential in order for the product to help protect the wearer. Failure to follow all instructions on the use of these protection products and/or failure to properly wear the complete product during all periods of exposure may adversely affect the wearer’s health, lead to severe or life-threatening illness, injury or permanent disability.

For suitability and proper use follow local regulations, refer to all information supplied.
Particular attention should be given to warning statements where indicated.

APPROVALS

The PPE is CE marked and in conformity with the European PPE Regulation, directives, and harmonized European Standards as listed in fig I:1, which also contain information about the Notified Body that have issued the EU type- Examination certificate for the PPE (Module B) and when applicable, the Notified Body responsible for the surveillance of the quality system of the manufacturing of the PPE (Module D). The EU type-examination Certificates and Declaration of Conformity are available at www.3M. com/welding/certs.

European Standard	Name
EN 175:1997	Personal protection – Equipment for eye and face protection

during welding and

allied processes

EN 166:2001| Personal eye-protection – Specifications
EN 169:2002| Personal eye protection – Filters for welding and related techniques – Transmittance requirements and recommended use
EN 12941:1998 A1:2003 + A2:2008| Respiratory protective devices – Powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or hood
EN 14594:2005| Respiratory protective devices – Continous flow compressed air line breathing

apparatus – Requirements, testing, marking

European Directive/Regulation| Name
(EU) 2016/425| PPE Regulation – Personal Protective Equipment
89/686/EEC| PPE Directive – Personal Protective Equipment

Notified Body No. 0196 Module B| DIN CERTCO Gesellschaft fuer Konformitaetsbewertung mbH, Alboinstrasse 56, 12103 Berlin, Germany

Australian/New Zealand Standard| Name
AS/NZS 1337.1:2010| Personal eye protection Part 1: Eye and face protectors for occupational applications
AS/NZS 1716:2012| Respiratory protective devices

Manufacturer| 3M Svenska AB, Ernst Hedlunds väg 35, 785 30 Gagnef, Sweden

LIMITATIONS OF USE

Only use with original 3M Speedglas Spare Parts and Accessories listed in the reference leaflet and within the usage conditions given in the technical specifications.
The use of substitute components, decals, paint or other modifications not specified in these user instructions might seriously impair protection and may invalidate claims under the warranty or cause the product to be noncompliant with protection classifications and approvals.
Eye protectors worn over standard ophthalmic spectacles may transmit impacts thus creating a hazard to the wearer.
3M Speedglas Welding Shields are not designed for overhead welding/cutting operations when there is a risk of burns from falling molten metal.
The SideWindows should be covered with the cover plates in situations when other welders are working beside you and in situations where reflected light can pass through the SideWindows (see fig G:1) $3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-fig- $19$$
Materials that may come into contact with the wearer’s skin are not known to cause allergic reactions in the majority of individuals. These products do not contain components made from natural rubber latex.

3M™SPEEDGLAS™ 9100 AIR WELDING SHIELD

Do not use for respiratory protection against unknown atmospheric contaminants or when concentrations of contaminants are unknown or immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen (3M definition. Individual countries may apply their own limits on oxygen deficiency. Seek advice if in doubt). Do not use these products in oxygen or oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
Leave the contaminated area immediately if any part of the system becomes damaged, airflow into the headtop decreases or stops, breathing becomes difficult, dizziness or other distress occurs, you smell or taste contaminants or irritation occurs.
High winds above 2m/s, or very high work rates (where the pressure within the headtop can become negative) can reduce protection. Adjust equipment as appropriate or consider an alternative form of respiratory protective device.
Users should be clean-shaven where the respirator’s face seal comes into contact with the face.
Respiratory filters shall only be fitted to the turbo unit and not directly to the helmet/hood.

EQUIPMENT MARKING

Welding helmet: 3M EN175B, 3M EN12941 TH2, 3M EN14594 3B
Outer protection plate: 3M 1 BT (EN166B*)
Inner cover plate: 3M 1 S
- 3M= Manufacturer
- 1= Optical class
- S= Increased robustness
- B= Resistance to high-speed particles at medium energy impact (120 m/s.)
- BT= Resistance to high-speed particles at medium energy impact (120 m/s.) at extremes of temperatures (-5°C and +55°C)
- TH2= assigned protection factor 20, nominal protection factor 50, medium strength requirement for a breathing tube and couplings
- 3B= nominal protection factor 200, higher strength requirement. If the symbols of the impact marking (F, B) are not common to both the outer protection plate and the helmet shell, the lower protection level shall be assigned to the complete protection equipment
166: if protection against high-speed particles at extremes of temperature is required then the selected eye protector should be marked with the letter T immediately after the impact letter, i.e. FT, BT or AT. If the impact letter is not followed by the letter T then the eye protector shall only be used against high-speed particles at room temperature. Additional markings on the product refer to other standards.
Read the instructions before use
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PREPARATION FOR USE

Carefully check that the product is complete (see Fig A:1), undamaged, and correctly assembled, any damaged or defective parts must be replaced before each use.

The welding shield is heat resistant but can catch fire or melt in contact with open flames or very hot surfaces. Keep the shield clean to minimize this risk. $3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-fig- $1$$

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Adjust the welding shield according to your individual requirements to reach the highest comfort and protection. (see Fig B:1 – B:5). The welding helmet has two adjustment knobs, with two different functions, working independently of each other. The right side knob is for up and down friction and the left side knob is for the parking position. Turning the right side knob clockwise will increase friction up and down. Turning the left side knob clockwise adjusts the holding force of the helmet in the raised-up position (parking position).

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Note!
If this knob is over-tightened the parking position will not function properly. (see Fig H:1-H:2)

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3M™Speedglas™ 9100 Air Welding Shield
Adjust and fit the air delivery unit as outlined in the appropriate user instruction. Adjust the face seal to suit the shape of the face. (see Fig F:5)

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It is important that the face seal is correctly mounted and fitted to provide the correct protection factor. Do not remove the welding shield or turn off the air supply until you have vacated the contaminated area.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the welding shield with a mild detergent and water.

To avoid damage to the product do not use solvents or alcohol for cleaning or disinfection.

MAINTENANCE

Replacement of:

welding filter see fig. (C:1-C:4) $3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-fig- $7$$ $3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-fig- $8$$ $3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-fig- $9$$ $3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-fig- $10$$
headband see fig. (D:1-D:2) $3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-fig- $11$$ $3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-fig- $12$$
sweatband see fig. (E:1)
- Worn-out product parts should be disposed of according to local regulations. $3M-9100-Speedglas-Welding-Helmets-fig- $13$$

3M™SPEEDGLAS™ 9100 AIR WELDING SHIELD
Replacement of the face seal see fig. (F:1-F:4)

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STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
When stored as stated in technical specifications, the expected shelf life of the product is five years. The original packaging is suitable for transporting and storage.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight welding shield with SideWindows (excl headband and welding filter): 275 g
Weight welding shield with air duct, with SideWindows (excl headband and welding filter): 470 g
Weight headband 135 g
Operating conditions: -5°C to +55°C, RH ≤ 90%, non-condensing conditions
Storage conditions: -30°C to +70°C, RH ≤ 90%, non-condensing conditions
Extended storage conditions: -20°C to +55°C, RH ≤ 90%, non-condensing conditions
Expected service life: 5 years depending on conditions of use
Head sizes: 50-64 cm