3M 10003 User manual

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Fitting Instructions for
3M
TM
Filtering Facepiece Respirators
10003
page 1 of 2
Issue Date 03/26/04
Wearing your filtering facepiece respirator
Filtering facepiece
valved respirator
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Place the respirator
over your nose and
mouth. Be sure the
metal nose clip is
on top. With model
8210, pre-stretch
the straps before
wearing.
Pull the top strap
over your head
until it rests on the
crown of your head
above your ears.
Pull the bottom
strap over your
head until it
rests just below
your ears.
Using 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.
Filtering
facepiece
non-valved
respirator
Check the seal of your filtering facepiece
respirator each time you don the respirator.
F or non-valved
respirators
Place both
hands completely over
the respirator and exhale. The
respirator should bulge slightly.
If air leaks between the face
and faceseal of the respirator,
reposition it and readjust the nose
clip for a more secure seal. If you
cannot achieve a proper seal, do
not enter the contaminated area.
See your supervisor.
For valved respirators
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
readjust 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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3MTM Fitting Instructions for
3MTM Filtering Facepiece Respirators
10003
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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.