3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Group
3M™ 9926 Valved Nuisance Level Acid Gas Respirator
Fitting Instructions
3M 9926 Valved Nuisance Level Acid Gas
Respirator
Standard: EN149
Type: FFP2
Maximum Usage Levels:
10 x WEL for Particulates*
Offers relief against low level (below WEL) acid gases with good
warning properties.
Approval: CE marked
*Assigned Protection Factor (APF) as detailed in EN529
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 or Health (IDLH).
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1. Cup the respirator in your hand with the nosepiece at your
fingertips, allowing the headbands to hang freely below your hand.
2. Position the respirator under your chin with the nosepiece up.
3. 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.
4. Place the fingertips of both hands at the top of the metal
nosepiece. Mould the nosepiece to the shape of your nose by
pushing inwards while moving your fingertips down both sides
5. 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 the respirator.
b) Inhale sharply. If air flows around the nose, readjust the
nosepiece as described in step 4. If air leaks at the respirator
edge work the straps along the sides of the head. If you CAN NOT
achieve a proper fit DO NOT enter the contaminated area. See your
supervisor.
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of the nosepiece. Pinching the nosepiece using only one hand may
result in less effective respirator performance.
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