3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety

3M™ S-Series Headcovers and Hoods

for Powered and Supplied Air Respirators

Work in a
world of
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3M S-Series Headcovers and Hoods Advantages
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Many wearers of half and full facepiece respirators are
taking a second look at powered and supplied air respirators
for reasons that go beyond mere compliance:
All-day comfort
Lightweight and loose-fitting, 3M S-Series Headcovers and
Hoods can be comfortably worn with prescription eyewear,
safety glasses, and some limited facial hair. With the
S-Series, the pressure on the face, breathing resistance, and
heat build-up are greatly reduced when compared to tight-
fitting facepieces, increasing all-day comfort.
Easier to breathe
With powered and supplied air respirators, breathable air is
provided to the wearer; reducing the additional breathing
effort required. This increases wearer comfort at all times,
but is especially important during periods of strenuous
labour.
Excellent airflow
S-Series Headcovers and Hoods direct a comfortable stream
of breathable air to where workers need it most: the head
and face. The moving airflow may make hot environments
ALL-NEW BENEFITS
Comfortably worn by more users
Improved visibility
S-series visors have excellent field of view
with reduced curvature for decreased
reflections and glare. Their new design
minimises the potential for visor creasing
and visual distortion.
more tolerable while greatly reducing visor fogging. And,
when using the appropriate 3M™ supplied air regulator,
the supplied air can also be made cooler or warmer when
working in hot or cold environments.
Higher performance
The 3M S-Series Headcovers and Hoods meet the highest
respiratory performance requirements for this type of prod-
uct when used with specific 3M™ Air Delivery Units (see
table on page 7). This makes the S-Series more suitable for a
wider range of applications and working environments.
Added protection
In addition to respiratory protection, the S-Series
headcovers and hoods also provide coverage of the head or
head, neck and shoulders.
Simple maintenance
Choose ready-to-use integrated suspension models
for applications where assembly would be too time-
consuming or otherwise impractical. Or choose premium
reusable suspension hoods for quick, highly cost-effective
replacement of outer fabrics.
Improved shape
The new design of the Headcovers
and Hoods more closely profiles
the wearer’s head for improved
appearance compared to other
designs that tend to “peak.”
Excellent airflow
All S-Series wearers benefit from
excellent airflow distribution for
improved comfort and lower noise.
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Integrated suspension headcovers and hoods

Integrated suspension models offer the advantages of being
fully assembled and ready to use straight out of the box.
They can be suitable for applications that require frequent
replacement of the entire headtop assembly, such as
pharmaceutical manufacturing, or in situations where there
is less soiling of the outer fabric. The integrated suspension
models also feature a wide faceseal with soft elastic for
improved comfort and reduced noise. The new airflow
distribution minimises the potential for air whistling past
the wearer’s ears, allowing for better worker communication
and improved comfort. A new exhalation panel vents
the headtop without the traditional vent hole pattern or
exhalation valve.
The integrated suspension headtops are available in two
adjustable sizes to comfortably fit more wearers: S and L.
For disposal, the suspension assembly and air inlet
components can be quickly removed and separated for
segregated waste streams, where facilities are available.

3M™ Headcover S-133
Head and face coverage — liquid
splash and low energy impact.
General purpose, cost-effective
fabric.
3M™ Headcover S-333G
Similar to S-133 but with a more
durable, soft, quiet, low-linting
fabric.
3M™ Hood S-433
Head, face, neck and shoulder
coverage, as well as providing
eye and face protection.
3M™ Hood S-533
Similar to S-433 but with a more
durable, soft, quiet, low-linting
fabric that more readily drapes
comfortably over the wearer.

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Premium reusable suspension hoods

Premium reusable suspension hoods can be a highly cost-
effective choice for some high disposal rate environments:
just the soiled hood fabric is replaced, while the suspension
and air ducting can be reused. The new designs permit
significantly faster user assembly of the entire headtop.
The suspension’s new rigid ducting provides a consistent
air path. It also has an externally-adjustable airflow control
that allows wearers to modify the airflow distribution to suit
personal comfort needs. With a simple turn of the external
controller, wearers can shift the location of air flowing over
the back of their head to over their temples, face and visor.
The suspension has independent adjustments for the
crown size and head circumference, allowing a comfortable,
custom fit for a wide range of head sizes. An optional size-
reducing comfort pad is provided to even further extend the
range of compatible head sizes.

The external cover lets Opened Valve Closed Valve

wearers control the
location of the airflow.

3M™ Hood S-655 3M™ Hood S-657 3M™ Hood S-757

Head, face, neck and shoulder coverage,
as well as providing eye and face protection.
Similar to S-655. S-657 uses a doubleshroud
design for its respiratory seal; wearers can
select between seal designs based on their
personal preference. The users wear the
S-657 by tucking its inner shroud into a shirt
or protective coverall, which allows excess
air to be channeled over the body, providing
additional comfort.
Similar to S-657 but with a fabric specifically
intended to help capture paint overspray,
minimizing the potential for paint to flake
off the wearer and onto the work piece. The
fabric also has an internal film barrier to help
prevent paint contact with skin or clothes.

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3M™ S-Series Modular Systems
ADDITIONAL WEARER BENEFITS
Truly modular
All S-Series headtops connect to the current modular range
of 3M™ Air Delivery Units via the new 3M™ BT-Series
Breathing Tubes. This modular approach not only simplifies
the equipment selection process, it also more readily
manages changing end-user applications.
Breathing tube swivels with you
The BT-Series Breathing Tubes feature the innovative 3M™
Quick Release Swivel (QRS) breathing tube connection.
The QRS connects quickly and swivels to minimise loops
and kinks in the breathing tube.
Four Steps to the Right Respirator
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Durable new breathing tubes
The new 3M™ BT-Series Breathing Tubes feature steel core
coils for durability and are approved for use with the S-Series
to meet the highest respiratory performance requirements for
this type of product. To improve their comfort and reduce the
potential to catch on the wearer’s surroundings, the tubes are
offered in two lengths: S and L.
Part numbers
BT-20S Breathing Tube, small
BT-20L Breathing Tube, large
Modular 3M™ Powered and
Supplied Air Respirators
1 Identify the Hazards – dust, metal fume, gas, vapour, etc.
2 Assess the Risk – assess the hazard levels against safety
standards and consider additional protection – skin and eye
3 Select the right Respirator – Powered or Supplied Air
3.1 Choose your Headtop
Choose among a wide selection of headtops to meet the
requirements of your workplace, from lightweight hoods to
industrial helmets, that provide not only respiratory protection,
but also eye and face protection, head protection, and optionally,
hearing protection.
3.2 Choose your Air Delivery Unit
To handle the contaminant situation at your particular workplace,
you have the choice between two filtering powered air systems
and two supplied air regulators. You also need to choose the
right filters for the contaminant situation when using powered air
systems.
3.3 Choose your Breathing Tube
The breathing tube reliably connects the headtop to the air
delivery unit, ensuring an unrestricted flow of breathing air.
To meet the high respiratory performance requirements,
the S-Series headtops connect to all air delivery units via the new
BT-Series breathing tubes.
3.4 Choose accessories (if required)
3M offers a comprehensive range of modular system accessories
to make it easier to customise the system to suit individual needs.
If required choose among the accessories.
4 Train in fitting and use – to optimise respiratory protection
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3M™ powered and supplied air delivery units

Once you have chosen a suitable headtop, your next step is unit options; for additional information, contact your 3M
to select an air delivery unit appropriate for your application. representative or contact 3M’s Product Information Centre
The following are brief descriptions of your air delivery on 136 136.

The 3M™ Jupiter™ Air Delivery Unit is a
comfortable, easy-to-use powered air purifying
turbo unit that provides protection against
particulates, gases or vapours, or against a
combination of these contaminants depending
on the types of filter used.
Weight: 1700g with 8 hour battery, Decon belt
and P3 filters
The 3M™ Dustmaster™ Powered Air
Turbo is a robust industry-proven turbo unit.
The Dustmaster Turbo unit system provides
respiratory protection against airborne
particulates and dust. An optional nuisance
odour filter is available.
Weight: 1130g with battery, filters and belt
The 3M™ Vortex/Vortemp Air Cooling/
Heating Regulator are a good choice for
workers who are exposed to uncomfortably
high or low temperatures in addition to high
concentrations of hazardous contaminants.
Weight: 585g with belt and pad

Additional modular respiratory headtops

In addition to the S-Series of headcovers and hoods, 3M offers Contact your 3M representative or visit our website
a wide selection of rigid headtops that readily connect to 3M™ www.3m.com/au/ohs for additional information.
Powered and Supplied Air Units.

The 3M No. 4 Headtop Visor offer the

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The 3M No. 12 Helmet offers the wearer
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The 3M L Series Helmet offers the wearer
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wearer respiratory protection, plus AS/NZS
1337 approved eye and face protection, while
weighing only 500g. The visor can either be in
acetate or polycarbonate.
Weight: 500g
respiratory protection, plus AS/NZS 1801
approved eye and face protection as well as
AS/NZS 1801 head protection.
Weight: 715g – 900g
respiratory protection, plus AS/NZS 1337
approved eye and face protection and AS/
NZS 1801 head protection. It also offers chin
protection as well as neck and shoulder
protection with a lightweight shroud.
Weight: 845g –1075g

3M S-Series Headcovers and Hoods Replacement Parts

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For full range of accessories and Spare parts please contact 3M

S-605 S-607 S-707

Replacement fabric for S-655 Replacement fabric for S-657 Replacement fabric for S-757
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and branches throughout Australia. To find a 3M safety
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• Respiratory protection • Eye protection • Spill management
• Hearing protection • Welding protection • Worker visibility

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