3M
™
8835 Dust/Mist/Metal Fume Respirator
Thread top elastic strap
through top buckles.
Repeat for bottom strap
and buckles. Place the
bottom elastic strap
around the head just
below the ears. Untwist
the strap.
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Adjust tension by
pulling tabs of each
strap, as shown.
Place the top elastic
strap around the head,
above the ears. Untwist
the strap.
Using both hands,
mould metal nosepiece
comfortably to shape of
nose. Pinching the
nosepiece using one
hand may result in less
effective respirator
performance.
3M
™
8835 Dust/Mist/Metal
Fume Respirator
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Strap tension may be
decreased without
removing respirator
from the head by
pushing out on the back
of the buckles.
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If you cannot achieve a proper fit do not enter contaminated area.
See your supervisor.
The seal of 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) Inhale sharply. A negative
pressure should be felt inside
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.
3M 8835 Dust/ Mist/Metal Fume Respirator
Standard: EN149:2001
Type: FFP3D
Maximum Use Concentrations:
20 x WEL* for Particulates
20 x WEL* for Metal Fume
Approval: CE marked
*Workplace Exposure Limit
This respirator should not be used in oxygen deficient environments, for
escape purposes or by people with beards/ facial hair or in atmospheres
where concentrations of contaminant may exceed that deemed Immediately
Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
3M Health & Safety Helpline Telephone: 0870 60 800 60 For callers within the Republic of Ireland: 1 800 320 500
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