3M 8710E User Manual

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8710E Respirator

Data Sheet

Main Features

The 3M 8710E respirator provides lightweight, effective,
comfortable and hygienic respiratory protection against fine dusts
and oil and water based mists. The convex shape, twin strap
design, foam nose seal and aluminium nose clip ensure a good face
seal over a wide range of face sizes.
The 3M 8710E is exempt from costly time consuming
maintenance requirements.

Applications

• Rubber/Plastics • Quarrying

• Paint Manufacture • Engineering

• Pharmaceuticals • Agrochemicals

• Construction • Pottery/Ceramics

• Laboratories • Agriculture

• Market Gardening

Approvals

• The 3M 8710E has been shown to meet the Basic Safety
Requirements under Article 10 and 11B of the European
Community Directive 89/686.

• Meets the performance requirements of the European
Standard for filtering facepiece dust respirators
EN149:2001 FFP1

• The product is CE-marked.

Materials

The following materials are used in the production of this product:

• Straps - Elastomer

• Nose-clip - Aluminium

• Filter/shell - Polypropylene/Polyester

• Nose foam - Polyurethane

Weight: 7 g

Standards

The product has been tested to the European Norm EN149:2001
and has met the requirements of category FFP1 in this standard.
The main performance tests in this standard are:

• Filter Penetration

• Total Inward Leakage

• Flammability

• Breathing Resistance

• Performance

It offers an Assigned Protection Factor of 4 (Nominal Protection
Factor of 4); i.e., it can be used in atmospheres containing up to 4
times the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) of contaminant as
specified in the Health & Safety Executive Guidance note EH40.

Warnings

• As with the use of any respiratory device, the wearer must
first be trained in the proper use of the product.

• This product does not protect the wearer against gases,
vapours, solvents from paint spray operations or
atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.

• Use only in adequately ventilated areas containing sufficient
oxygen to support life.

• Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are
immediately dangerous to life or health.

• Leave the area immediately if:
* breathing becomes difficult
* dizziness or other distress occurs

• Discard and replace respirator if it becomes damaged,
breathing resistance becomes excessive, or at the end of one
shift.

• Never alter or modify this device.

8710E Respirator

Fitting Instructions

1. First pre-stretch each strap by
pulling between both hands at 1-2
inch intervals around the entire
length of the strap.

3. Position the respirator under
your chin with the nosepiece up.

2. Cup the respirator in your
hand with the nosepiece at
your fingertips allowing the
headbands to hang freely
below your hand.

4. Pull the top strap over
your head resting it high at
the top back of your head.
Pull the bottom strap over
your head and position it
around the neck below the
ears.

5. Place the fingertips of both
hands at the top of the metal
nosepiece. Mould the nosepiece
to the shape of your nose by
pushing inward while moving your
fingertips down both sides of the
nosepiece. Pinching the nosepiece
using one hand may result in less
effective respirator
per formance.

NNoottee --

do not use with beards or other facial hair

inhibit contact between the face and the

that may

edge of the respirator.

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6. The seal of the respirator on
the face should be
fit-checked prior to wearing in
the work area.
a) Cover the front of the
respirator with both hands,
being careful not to disturb the
position of respirator.
b) Exhale sharply.
A positive pressure should be
felt inside the respirator. If any
leakage is detected, adjust
position of respirator and/or
tension of strap. Retest the
seal. Repeat the procedure until
the respirator is sealed
properly.

Respiratory protection is only effective if it is correctly selected, fitted and worn
throughout the time when the wearer is exposed to hazards.
3M offers advice on the selection of products and training in the correct fitting and
usage.
For help with selecting the most appropriate forms of PPE and relevant health and
Safety legislation, or for more detailed product information, please contact the 3M
Health and Safety Helpline on: 0870 60 800 60 (UK).
For callers within the Republic of Ireland 1800 320500.

www.3m.com/uk/ohes
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