Air3

Each Air3 unit includes the following: one Respirator (Base, Side A and Side B Filters, Visor, Headgear, Fairing, and Shroud), one Tear Off, one Charging Kit, and the User Manual.

See the Accessories Kit for the Wall Mount, Carrying Case, Microfiber Cloth, and Blower Plug.

NIOSH approval number TC-21C-1374 for respiratory protection.

ANSI Z87+ high impact for visor

Air3 is a Bump Cap, it is not hard hat rated. Air3 is not intrinsically safe.

Our NIOSH-approved Air3 respirators are specifically designed to provide protection against airborne particulate hazards and aerosols in which the carrier gas is air. This includes solid and liquid particulates such as dust, mists, metal fumes, radioactive particles, and airborne droplets. Air3 respirators also offer effective protection against biological agents, including bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and pollen.

This makes Air3 suitable for woodturning, grinding, stone cutting, healthcare, and many more industries.

No, Air3 respirators do not provide protection against gases or vapors. They are specifically designed to protect against particulate hazards only. For environments involving gases, vapors, or combined exposures, a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) certified under NIOSH TC-84A or TC-23, equipped with the appropriate cartridges (e.g., OV/P100), should be used.

Air3 respirators should not be used in the following situations (this is not a complete list, but examples of common scenarios where AIR3 is not suitable):

• Welding operations involving solvent-based materials (exposure to both fumes and vapors)
• Chemical spills that include both particulate and gaseous contaminants
• Painting: Air3 or any other TC-21C PAPR should never be used for painting unless you have confirmed that the product is strictly water-based and completely free of VOCs, co-solvents, or any other type of organic or inorganic gases and vapors.
• Chlorine gas leaks, such as those in swimming pool maintenance areas
• Use of chemical disinfectants that release harmful vapors
• Emergency response scenarios involving unknown biological threats or aerosol-generating devices.
• Areas with Unknown or Very High Contaminant Levels
• Surgeries or Procedures involving Fluids
• Asbestos: Avoid if exposure unknown or if the concentration exceeds 0.1 fiber/cc over an 8-hour workday

Contact us if you have questions about a specific application and we'll do our best to help you.

MicroClimate’s headquarters are located in the mountains of Utah, where extensive testing of the Air3 respirator has been conducted at high altitudes. However, the Air3 is not recommended for use at altitudes exceeding 5,000 feet, as the low flow alarm may trigger prematurely in such conditions. Additionally, high temperatures, such as those encountered when working around ovens, may also cause the low flow alarm to activate briefly due to the lower air density at elevated temperatures.

The battery is part of the respirator subassembly, and as such cannot be replaced by the user. MicroClimate offers a $99 battery replacement, which includes free standard shipping. MicroClimate engineers expect battery replacement will be rare occurrences, given the long life seen in accelerated testing.

No. AIR3 filters should not be cleaned or washed. Cleaning them with water, compressed air, vacuuming, or other methods can damage the filter media and compromise its filtration performance. Replace the filters when the low-airflow alarm activates, or if a filter becomes damaged or wet.

MicroClimate warrants that AIR3™, and their component parts will be free from defective materials and workmanship at the time of purchase and will cover the parts listed below for the time periods indicated, provided they are maintained and used in accordance with the product’s User Instructions and/or recommendations. MicroClimate’s only obligation under this Warranty will be, at MicroClimate’s option, to repair or replace without charge any defective parts of the AIR respirator product returned to MicroClimate in accordance with the instructions below and found by MicroClimate to have been defective at the time of purchase or during the warranty period as applicable. This Warranty does not apply to any parts that have been misused, altered or had repair attempted, or have been subjected to abuse, accidental or otherwise. The extended Warranty does not apply to expendable consumables, accessories, or fabric components such as but not limited to: filters/cartridges, shrouds, and visors. Warranty time periods for specified parts: - AIR3 PAPR, excluding consumables: 2000 hours of use or 1 year from date of purchase, whichever occurs sooner.
- Batteries: 250 cycles or 1 year from date of purchase, whichever occurs sooner.
- Battery charger cable and power supply, 1 year from date of purchase.
EXCLUSIONS TO WARRANTY: THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTY OF QUALITY, EXCEPT OF TITLE AND AGAINST PATENT INFRINGEMENT.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except as provided above, MicroClimate shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential, arising out of sale, use or misuse of MicroClimate products, or the user’s inability to use such products. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE.