3M 10002 User manual

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Fitting Instructions for 3MTM Adjustable
Strap Valved Filtering Facepiece Respirators
10002
page 1 of 2
Issue Date 01/01/04
Wearing your adjustable strap
valved filtering facepiece respirator
Adjustable strap,
valved filtering
facepiece respirators
1Place the respirator over
your nose and mouth.
Be sure the metal nose
clip is on top.
Pull the top strap over
your head until it rests
on the crown of your
head above your ears.
Untwist the strap.
Pull the bottom strap
over your head until it
rests below the ears at
the back of your neck.
Untwist the strap.
Without removing the
respirator, adjust the straps
until the respirator is secure.
To tighten the respirator,
gently pull the ends of
both straps. To loosen the
respirator, press on the
back side of the buckle.
Check the seal of your adjustable strap valved
filtering facepiece respirator each time you don
the respirator.
Place both hands over
the respirator and inhale
sharply. The respirator
should collapse slightly.
If air leaks between the
face and faceseal of the
respirator, reposition it and
adjust the nose clip for a
more secure seal. If you
cannot achieve a proper
seal, do not enter the
contaminated area. See
your supervisor.
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5Using both hands starting
at the top, mold the metal
nose clip around your
nose to achieve a secure
seal. Note: Pinching the
nosepiece using one hand
may result in improper
fit and less effective
respirator performance.
Use two hands.

3MTM Fitting Instructions for 3MTM Adjustable Strap
Valved Filtering Facepiece Respirator
10002
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St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
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For more information, please contact:
3M Occupational Health and
Environmental Safety Division
(OH&ESD)
In the U.S., contact:
Sales Assistance
1-800-896-4223
Technical Assistance
1-800-243-4630
Fax On Demand
1-800-646-1655
Internet
http://www.3M.com/occsafety
For other 3M products
1-800-3M HELPS
In Canada, contact:
3M Canada Company, OH&ESD
P.O. Box 5757
London, Ontario N6A 4T1
Sales Assistance
1-800-265-1840, ext. 6137
Technical Assistance (Canada only)
1-800-267-4414
Fax On Demand
1-800-646-1655
Internet
http://www.3M.com/CA/occsafety
Technical Assistance In Mexico
01-800-712-0646
5270-2255, 5270-2119 (Mexico City only)
Technical Assistance In Brazil
0800-132333
Fax On Demand O.U.S. Locations
1-651-732-6530
These respirators help reduce exposure to certain
particles. 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.
WARNING
!
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.