3M Speedglas G5-03 Pro Air Adflo kit with G5TW filter 45-1101-30TW

3M Speedglas G5-03 Pro Air Adflo kit with G5TW filter 45-1101-30TW

3M manufacturer code: 7100312635, model 45-1101-30TW

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Between tacks, the welder needs to find the joint, reposition the torch and retain comfortable airflow. This TW configuration brings those needs together in a respiratory system. The 3M Speedglas G5-03 Pro Air 45-1101-30TW kit is intended for welders who must protect their eyes, face and airways against fume particles at the same time. The G5-03 Pro Air helmet holds the G5TW auto-darkening filter and receives air filtered by the belt-worn Adflo turbo. The G5TW filter switches from a 2.5 light state to dark shades 5 and 8 to 13, with 4 sensors, a 2.9 X 4.3 in / 73 X 109 mm view, a grinding mode and a tack welding mode. Side windows widen the view. The high efficiency filter, the turbo lithium-ion battery and a G5 bag complete the delivery.

Why choose the G5-03 Pro Air kit with Adflo

A welder tacking an assembly in several places repeatedly moves between viewing the joint, striking an arc and repositioning the torch. G5TW combines Natural Colour viewing with a tack-welding mode intended to soften repeated light changes between short arcs. Its light state helps locate workpiece marks, while side windows maintain awareness of the surroundings around the helmet.

The Pro Air version adds adjustable comfort to the Adflo supply. The brochure distinguishes airflow direction towards the face or visor from distribution between the top and side outlets. The wearer can seek a flow pattern that is less troublesome to the eyes rather than accepting a jet aimed at one fixed point. Moving filtered air can improve thermal comfort; it is not a Vortex cooling-valve system.

The powered air purifying respirator stays at the belt. This arrangement keeps filtration outside the helmet and accompanies the welder's movement within the limits of the respiratory programme and connected tube.

Recommended Applications

3M recommends this configuration for welding in general manufacturing. It suits MIG/MAG welders who spend long hours on structural beads, steel welding stations where fumes build up despite ventilation, and shops that want to avoid a separate respirator under the helmet. The G5TW grinding mode lets the welder dress a weld with a grinder without changing equipment, while the tack mode helps during successive assembly tacks.

Features and benefits

• G5-03 Pro Air helmet with G5TW 46-0000-30TW auto-darkening filter included.
• Light shade 2.5, dark shades 5 and 8 to 13, 4 sensors and 2.9 X 4.3 in / 73 X 109 mm view.
• Adflo turbo with high efficiency particulate filter, magenta colour code.
• Turbo lithium-ion battery and G5 storage bag included in the case.
• Side windows, grinding mode and tack welding mode.

Use limitations

Use the welding helmet only between -5 and +55 °C. Do not use it where contact with an open flame is possible. The high efficiency filter captures particles; it does not protect against gases and vapours and does not supply oxygen. Do not use the kit in an atmosphere that is oxygen deficient, of unknown composition or immediately dangerous to life or health. 3M also excludes laser welding and heavy overhead work that exposes the wearer to molten metal.

Set the shade according to the table in the 3M G5TW filter instructions and follow the most restrictive limitation stated by 3M.

Detailed kit contents

Supplied in a case of one unit. Gas and vapour cartridges are not included.

Integration into the respiratory protection program

Like other Adflo welding respirators, this kit fits into a program that first assesses the contaminants at the workstation. The protection factor of 25 applies to the assembled configuration with its approved components, never to the helmet alone. Plan training in assembly, airflow checks and the response to battery or airflow alarms, which require leaving the area. Other respiratory protection options must be considered if the exposure exceeds the limits of this system.

Specifications and approvals

G5-03 Pro Air platform, G5TW filter, light shade 2.5, dark shades 5 and 8 to 13, 4 sensors, 2.9 X 4.3 in / 73 X 109 mm view, TAP and natural colour technologies. Filter battery: 3 V CR2450 lithium; turbo battery: lithium-ion. High efficiency filter with magenta colour code. Polyphthalamide (PPA) shell. Packed weight of the kit: 12.494 lb / 5.667 kg. The configuration with its exact filter meets ANSI Z87.1 and CSA Z94.3.

Moving between tasks and monitoring Adflo

Fit the helmet and face seal before adjusting air distribution. Seal contact and breathing-tube integrity contribute to system operation. Select the filter's grinding mode and verify its indication before grinding; restore welding mode before striking the next arc.

Adflo automatically regulates the blower to compensate for filter loading and battery condition. Its filter-loading indicator signals particulate restriction, not protection against gases. If a low-airflow or low-battery audible or visual alarm activates, leave the contaminated area immediately. Before the next use, check the filter, prefilter, spark arrestor and connections according to the instructions, without cleaning the filter with compressed air.

Care and service life

Before each shift, check that the helmet, tube, turbo and battery are undamaged and correctly connected, then check the airflow according to the Adflo instructions. Replace scratched protection plates, a clogged high efficiency filter and any damaged part. Do not clean the shell with solvents, immerse it or spray liquid on it. Recharge the battery between shifts and store the kit in its G5 bag, away from spatter.

FAQ: the G5-03 Pro Air Adflo 45-1101-30TW kit

Is the G5TW welding filter included in the 45-1101-30TW kit?

Yes. The G5-03 Pro Air helmet comes with the G5TW 46-0000-30TW auto-darkening filter, the Adflo turbo, its high efficiency filter, its lithium-ion battery and a G5 bag.

Does the kit protect against solvent vapours?

No. The high efficiency filter targets particles. Exposure to gases or vapours requires respiratory selection suited to that hazard.

What shades does the G5TW filter offer?

A 2.5 light state and dark shades 5 and 8 to 13. The setting follows the table in the 3M filter instructions.

Can I grind with the G5TW filter without removing the helmet?

Yes, the G5TW has a grinding mode. It also offers a tack welding mode.

How can airflow comfort be adjusted in the Pro Air?

Helmet controls adjust the direction and distribution of air over the face, visor and head. Make these adjustments with the helmet correctly fitted and the face seal in place. They support comfort without replacing the Adflo airflow check before entry into a contaminated area.

Complementary suggestions

For a structural welder spending the day under this powered helmet, plan clear Virtua Max glasses (YA11872) with foam seal for tasks outside the helmet and Dexterity Pro cut-resistant gloves (GS21TXUFN) for moving cut parts. An Optime 105 neckband earmuff (OPH10B) requires a fit check with the helmet, while yellow bilingual barricade tape (ECT3YB1) and orange traffic cones (EPTCONE28B) mark off the welding area.

To maintain the Adflo portion, keep high efficiency filters (R15-0299-2) in packs of 2 and a pair of Adflo spark arrestors (R15/0009). A spare Adflo lithium-ion battery (R35-1099-07) and the smart charger (R35-0099-08) support rotation between shifts, while the Adflo airflow indicator (R15-0099-05) is used for flow checks and the Adflo filter cover (R35-1099-81) replaces a damaged one.

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