3M 10008 User Manual

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Fitting Instructions for 3M
Full Face 6 Strap Respirator

Wearing your elastomeric
full face, 6 strap respirator

Elastomeric

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Issue Date 01/01/04

Fully loosen all

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six head straps.
Pull hair back
with one hand.
Bring facepiece
up to face with
other hand.

While holding

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the facepiece in
place, pull the
straps over
your head.

Tighten the two

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bottom straps.

Check the seal of your elastomeric full face, 6 strap
respirator each time you don the respirator.

1. Positive Pressure User Seal Check

Place the palm of your hand over the exhalation valve cover and
exhale gently. The facepiece should bulge slightly. If air leaks
between the face and the faceseal of the respirator, reposition it and
adjust the straps for a tighter seal. If you cannot achieve a proper
seal, do not enter the contaminated area. See your supervisor.

Tighten the two

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middle straps,
then the two
top straps.

2. Negative Pressure User Seal Check

Using Particulate Filters

Place your thumbs over the
center of the particulate filters
and inhale gently. The facepiece
should collapse slightly. If air
leaks between the face and the
faceseal of the respirator,
reposition it and adjust the
straps for a tighter seal. If you
cannot achieve a proper seal,
do not enter the contaminated
area. See your supervisor.

Using Cartridges

Place the palms of your hands
over the cartridges and inhale
gently. The facepiece should
collapse slightly. If air leaks
between the face and the
faceseal of the respirator,
reposition it and adjust the
straps for a tighter seal. If you
cannot achieve a proper seal,
do not enter the contaminated
area. See your supervisor.

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WARNING

These respirators help reduce exposure to
certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may
result in sickness or death. Before use, the
wearer must read and understand User
Instructions provided as a part of product
packaging. Time use limitations may apply.
For proper use, see package instructions,
supervisor or call 3M OH&ESD Technical
Service in U.S.A., 1-800-243-4630. In Canada,
call 1-800-267-4414.

Important

Before using these respirators,
you must determine the following:

1. The type of contaminant(s)
for which the respirator is
being selected.

2. The concentration level
of contaminant(s).

3. Whether the respirator can be
properly fitted on the wearer’s
face. Do not use with beards,
on other facial hair, or other
conditions that prevent a good
seal between the face and the
faceseal of the respirator.

4. Before use of these respirators,
a written respiratory protection
program must be implemented,
meeting all the requirements
of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134,
including training, medical
evaluation and fit testing.

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