3M 6000 User manual

USE INSTRUCTIONS & LIMITATIONS
IMPORTANT
Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these User Instructions for reference.
Use For
Respiratory protection from certain airborne contaminants according to United States NIOSH approvals, OSHA
limitations, in Canada CSA standard Z94.4 requirements, applicable local government regulations and 3M
instructions. In Brazil, follow the Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor.
Do Not Use For
Do not use for concentrations of contaminants which are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), are unknown
or when concentration exceeds 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) in air purifying mode, 50 times PEL in
supplied air mode or according to specic OSHA standards or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower.
Use Instructions
1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of this respirator and/or failure to wear this respirator
during all times of exposure can reduce respirator effectiveness and may result in sickness or death.
2. Before occupational use of this respirator a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting
all the local government requirements. In the United States, employers must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
which includes training, medical evaluation, and t testing and applicable OSHA substance specic standards.
In Canada, follow the recommendations of CSA Z94.4 and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as
appropriate. In Brazil, follow the Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor requirements. When used
in supplied air mode, your employer must supply breathing air that meets at least the requirements of Grade D
breathing air in Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specications G-7.1-1997. In Canada, breathing air
systems must be supplied with air which meets at least the requirements of CSA Standard Z180.1.
3. The airborne contaminants which can be dangerous to your health include those that are so small you may not
be able to see or smell them.
4. Leave contaminated area immediately and contact supervisor if you smell or taste contaminants or if dizziness,
irritation, or other distress occurs.
5. Store respirator away from contaminated areas when not in use.
6. Dispose of used product in accordance with applicable regulations.
In Brazil, breathing air systems must be supplied with air which meets ANSI Z86.1-1989/CGA G-7.1, Grade D
breathing air.
Use Limitations
1. This respirator does not supply oxygen when used in air-purifying mode. Do not use in atmospheres containing
less than 19.5% oxygen.
2. Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH), are
unknown or when concentrations exceed 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) when used in
air-purifying mode, or according to specic United States OSHA standards or applicable local government
regulations, whichever is lower. When used as a straight, Type C, continuous ow supplied air respirator, the
Assigned Protection Factor is 50 times the PEL or TLV guidelines for half facepiece respirators.
3. Do not alter abuse or misuse this respirator.
4. Do not use with beards or other facial hair or other conditions that prevent a good seal between the face and the
faceseal of the respirator.
Time Use Limitations
1. If respirator becomes damaged, leave contaminated area immediately and repair or replace the respirator.
2. Replace lters in accordance with the lter Time Use Limitation. (See lter User Instructions.)
3. Replace cartridges in accordance with an established change schedule or earlier if smell, taste or irritation from
contaminants is detected.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
The following restrictions may apply. See NIOSH approval label.
A - Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B - Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C - Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
D - Air-line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the
requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.
E - Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specied in the User’s Instructions.
G - If airow is cut off, switch to lter and/or cartridge or canister and immediately exit to clean air.
H - Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridge and
canisters are replaced before breakthrough occurs.
I - Contains electrical parts which have not been evaluated as an ignition source in ammable or explosive
atmospheres by MSHA/NIOSH.
J - Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
K - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require gas-proof goggles to be worn with this
respirator when used against formaldehyde.
L - Follow the manufacturer’s User’s Instructions for changing cartridges, canister and/or lters.
M - All approved respirators shall be selected, tted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and
other applicable regulations.
N - Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the conguration as specied by
the manufacturer.
O - Refer to User’s Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these
respirators.
P - NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
S - Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specic use limitations apply. Refer to User’s Instructions before
donning.
S - Special or Critical User’s Instructions
3M™ Mercury Vapor Cartridges (6009 and 60929) are equipped with passive 3M™ End of Service Life Indicators
(ESLI) for mercury vapor. The color change indicator must be readily visible when wearing the respirator without
manipulation. If you cannot readily see the ESLI, do not use. The mercury vapor cartridges must be discarded when
the ESLI changes to the discard color found on the mercury vapor cartridge label; or within 30 days of opening
packaging; or when ESLI becomes dirty or damaged; or when odors of vapors or gases become noticeable; or
according to chlorine service life, whichever occurs rst. Mercury vapor has no odor.
To assemble 3M™ Dual Airline Combination Breathing Tubes with 3M™ Cartridges/Filters, the facepiece inhalation
valves must be removed.
If the facepiece is to be used in air purifying mode (without using the 3M SA-1600 or SA-2600 breathing tubes), the
inhalation valves must be replaced in the facepiece before use.
Cartridge and Filter Selection and Approvals
Before using any of these products, the user must read the specific use for, use limitations and warning information
in the User Instructions
Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by local regulatory agencies. Cartridges/filters are approved
as assemblies for use with 3M™ Half Facepiece 6000 Series. For NIOSH approval, refer to approval label.
LIST OF PRODUCT
3M™ Half Facepieces
Number ****AAD Description
6100 07024 Small
6200 07025 Medium
6300 07026 Large
****AAD part numbers are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as PSD part numbers.
3M™ Probed Half Facepiece Respirator (for quantitative t testing only), includes 2091
P100 lters
Number ****AAD Description
6100Q Probed Respirator Assembly (Small)
6200Q Probed Respirator Assembly (Medium)
6300Q Probed Respirator Assembly (Large)
****AAD part numbers are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as PSD part numbers.
3M™ Half Facepieces Respirator Assemblies (includes 2091 P100 lters)
Number ****AAD Description
6191 P100 Particulate Respirator (Small)
6291 P100 Particulate Respirator (Medium)
6391 P100 Particulate Respirator (Large)
****AAD part numbers are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as PSD part numbers.
3M™ Bodyman and Brake Respirators
Number ****AAD Description
07181 Small
07182 Medium
07183 Large
****AAD part numbers are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as PSD part numbers.
3M™ Accessories and Parts
Number ****AAD Description
504 07065 Respirator Cleaning Wipes
601 Quantitative Fit Test Adapter
6889 Exhalation Valve
6893 07144 Inhalation Valve
6895 07145 Inhalation Gasket
6281 Head Harness Assembly
6880 37002 Bayonet Cap
Caution
Failure to properly dispose of spent cartridges, lters, or respirators contaminated by hazardous materials can
result in environmental harm. Handling, transportation and disposal of spent cartridges, lters, or respirators must
comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
3M™ 6000 Series Cartridges
Number ****AAD Description NIOSH Approval for respiratory protection against the
following contaminants up to ten times the permissible
exposure limit (PEL).
6001 07046 Organic Vapor Certain organic vapors.
6002 Acid Gas Chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and sulfur dioxide or chlorine
dioxide or hydrogen sulde.
6003 07047 Organic Vapor/Acid Gas Certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and
sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulde or hydrogen uoride.
6004 Ammonia/Methylamine Ammonia and methylamine.
6005 Formaldehyde/Organic vapor Formaldehyde and certain organic vapors.1
6006 Multi-Gas/Vapor Certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride,
chlorine dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulde, ammonia/
methylamine, formaldehyde or hydrogen uoride.1
6009 Mercury Vapor/Chlorine Gas Mercury vapor or chlorine gas.
60921 Organic Vapor/P100 Certain organic vapors and particulates.
60922 Acid Gas/P100 Chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and sulfur dioxide or chlorine
dioxide or hydrogen sulde and particulates.
60923 Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/P100 Certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and
sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulde or hydrogen uoride and
particulates.
60924 Ammonia/Methylamine/P100 Ammonia and methylamine and particulates.
60925 Formaldehyde/Organic Vapor/
P100
Formaldehyde and certain organic vapors and particulates.1
60926 Multi-Gas/Vapor/P100 Certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride,
chlorine dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulde, ammonia/
methylamine, formaldehyde or hydrogen uoride and
particulates.1
60928 Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/P100 Certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and
sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulde or hydrogen uoride and
particulates.2
60929 Mercury Vapor/Chlorine Gas/
P100
Mercury vapor or chlorine gas and particulates.
****AAD part numbers are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as PSD part numbers.
1 OSHA regulations require gas proof goggles be worn with half facepiece respirators when used against
formaldehyde.
2 3M recommended for use against methylbromide or radioiodine up to 5 ppm with daily cartridge replacement.
NOTE: Not NIOSH approved for use against methylbromide or radioiodine.
Service Life of Chemical Cartridges and Particulate Filters
6000 series cartridges should be used before the expiration date on cartridge packaging. The useful service life of
these cartridges will depend upon the activity of the wearer (breathing rate), specic type, volatility and concentration
of contaminants and environmental conditions such as humidity, pressure, and temperature. Cartridges must
be replaced in accordance with an established change schedule, or earlier if smell, taste or irritation from the
contaminant is detected.
Particulate lters must be replaced if they become damaged, soiled or if increased breathing resistance occurs.
N-series lters should not be used in environments containing oils. R-series lters may be limited to 8 hours of
continuous or intermittent use if oil aerosols are present. In environments containing only oil aerosols, P-series lters
should be replaced after 40 hours of use or 30 days, whichever is rst.
3M™ Filters, Adapters, Retainers
NOTE: Only 3M™ Filters approved under NIOSH 42 CFR 84 are to be used with the 3M™ Half Facepiece 6000
Series.
Number ****AAD Description
501 07054 Filter Retainer for Filters 5N11 and 5P71
502 Filter Adapter for Filters 2000 Series and 7093/7093C
603 Filter Adapter for Filters 5N11, 5P71 with Filter Retainer 501
2071 Particulate Filter, P95
2076HF Particulate Filter, P95, hydrogen uoride, with nuisance level acid gas relief1
2078 Particulate Filter, P95, 3M recommended ozone protection2, with nuisance level organic
vapor/acid gas relief1
2091 07000 Particulate Filter, P100
2291 Advanced Particulate Filter, P100
2096 Particulate Filter, P100, with nuisance level acid gas relief1
2296 Advanced Particulate Filter, P100, with nuisance level acid gas relief1
2097 07184 Particulate Filter, P100, 3M recommended for ozone protection2, with nuisance level organic
vapor relief1
2297 Advanced Particulate Filter, P100, 3M recommended for ozone protection2, with nuisance
level organic vapor relief1
5N11 Particulate Filter, N95
5P71 07194 Particulate Filter, P95
7093 Particulate Filter, P100
7093C 37173 Particulate Filter, P100, hydrogen uoride with nuisance level organic vapor/acid gas relief1
****AAD part numbers are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as PSD part numbers.
1 3M recommended for relief against nuisance levels of acid gases or organic vapors. Nuisance level refers to
concentrations not exceeding OSHA PEL or applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.
Do not use for respiratory protection against acid gases or organic vapors.
2 3M recommended for ozone protection up to 10 times the OSHA PEL or applicable government occupational
exposure limits, whichever is lower.
NOTE: Not NIOSH approved for use against ozone.
3M particulate lters must be immediately changed when an increase in breathing resistance is noticed.
In Brazil, the 5935BR Filter can be used with the 603 Filter Adaptor and the 501 Filter Retainer on the 3M™ Half
Facepiece 6000 Series.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Make certain 3M™ Inhalation Port Gaskets 6895 are in place on the facepiece bayonet connectors before
installing lters, cartridges or breathing tubes.
3M™ 6000 Series Cartridge Assembly
1. Align cartridge notch with facepiece mark, as shown, and push together (Fig. 1).
2. Turn cartridge clockwise to stop (1/4 turn) (Fig. 2).
3M™ 5N11 and 5P71 Filter Assembly
1. Place lter into 501 retainer so printed side of lter faces the cartridge (Fig. 3).
2. Press cartridge into lter retainer. It should snap securely into lter retainer. When correctly installed, lter should
completely cover face of cartridge.
3. To replace lter, remove retainer by lifting on tab.
3M™ 2000 Series Filters and 7093/7093C Filter Assembly
1. Align opening of lter with lter attachment on facepiece.
2. Turn lter clockwise until it is rmly seated and cannot be further turned.
3. Repeat for second lter.
3M™ Filter Adapter 502 Assembly and Filter Attachment
1. Align adapter over cartridge. Engage front snap by squeezing front of cartridge and adapter together, placing
thumbs of both hands over top of adapter and ngers along bottom sides of cartridge (Fig. 4).
2. Engage back snap by squeezing back side of cartridge and adapter together using the same hand positions
(Fig. 5). An audible click should be heard as each snap is engaged.
3. Place lter onto the lter holder so that lter comes into even contact with gasket. Twist clockwise a quarter turn
until it is rmly seated and lter cannot be turned further. Repeat for second lter.
NOTE: The 3M™ Filter Adapter 502, once installed on a 3M™ Cartridge 6000 Series, is not to be removed or
reused. Removal or reuse may result in leakage, overexposure, sickness or death.
3M™ 2000 Series and Filters 7093/7093C with 3M™ Filter Adapter 502
Place lter onto the lter holder so that lter comes into even contact with gasket. Twist clockwise one quarter turn
until it is rmly seated and lter cannot be turned further. Repeat for second lter.
NOTE: The 3M™ Filter Adapter 502, once installed on a 3M™ Cartridge 6000 Series, is not to be removed or
reused. Removal or reuse may result in leakage, overexposure, sickness or death.
3M™ Filter Adapter 603 Assembly and 5N11 or 5P71 Filter Attachment
1. Align notch on edge of 603 adapter with facepiece mark as shown (Fig. 20).
2. Turn adapter 1/4 turn clockwise to stop. To remove adapter, turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise (Fig. 21).
3
Half Facepiece Respirator 6000 Series
User Instructions for 3M™ 6100 (Small), 07024 (Small), 6200 (Medium),
07025 (Medium), 6300 (Large), 07026 (Large) Half Facepieces*
IMPORTANT: Keep these User Instructions for reference.
* 07024, 07025, 07026 are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved 3M™ 6100 (Small), 6200 (Medium), 6300 (Large)
Half Facepieces.
This respirator has dual approval as a United States (US) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) half facepiece respirator and as Brazil Ministry of Labor half mask respirator.
Specic information is provided where applicable. All other information is common to both standards.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Intended Use
The 3M™ 6000 Series Half Facepiece Respirators are NIOSH approved and designed to help provide respiratory
protection against certain airborne contaminants when used in accordance with all use instructions and limitations
and applicable safety and health regulations.
This product contains no components made from natural rubber latex.
WWARNING
This respirator helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in
sickness or death.
These User Instructions provide information about facepiece use only. Important information is provided in the User
Instructions with each of the air ltration/supplied air systems that are NIOSH certied to be used with the half
Facepiece Respirator 6000 Series. Failure to follow User Instructions for the air ltration/supplied air systems being
used may result in sickness or death.
When in supplied air mode, your employer must provide breathing air that meets at least the requirements of the
specication for Grade D breathing air, as described in the Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specication
G-7.1-1997 in the United States. In Canada, breathing air systems must be supplied with air, which meets at least the
requirements of CSA Standard Z180.1. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
In Brazil, breathing air systems must be supplied with air which meets ANSI Z86.1-1989/CGA G-7.1, Grade D
breathing air.
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3. Place lter into 501 retainer with lter printing facing towards the 603 adapter. Snap together and ensure the
lter seal is free from creases or gaps (Fig. 22).
In Brazil, the 5935BR Filter used with the 603 adaptor is assembled following the same procedures as the 5N11
and 5P71.
3M™Supplied Air Systems
WWARNING
To meet the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requirement for minimum (4
CFM/115 lpm) and maximum (15 CFM/424 lpm) air ow, the air control valves approved for use with the 3M 6000
Series Half Facepiece Respirators must be operated within the correct supply pressure ranges and hose lengths.
Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
In Brazil, the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) NBR 14372 requires a minimum of 120 lpm and
maximum of 280 lpm air ow for breathing air for half and full facepiece respirators.
WWARNING
OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.134 requires that employers provide breathing air which shall “meet at least
the requirements of the specication for Grade D breathing air as described in Compressed Gas Association
Commodity specication G-7.1-1997” in the United States. In Canada, breathing air systems must be supplied air
which meets at least the requirements of CSA Standard Z180.1. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
In Brazil, breathing air systems must be supplied with air which meets ANSI Z86.1-1989/CGA G-7.1, Grade D
breathing air.
Assembly of 3M Dual Airline Breathing Tubes
1. Hold the facepiece in front of you so that the 3M logo is facing you. Align the two branches of the breathing tube
over the two bayonet mounts on facepiece. For the 3M™ SA-1500 or SA-1600 Breathing Tubes, make sure
that 3M logo on breathing tube and on half facepiece are both facing towards you. For 3M SA-2500 or SA-2600
Breathing Tubes, make sure that the 3M logo on breathing tube is facing in opposite direction to 3M logo on half
facepieces (Fig. 6). 3M SA-1500/SA-2500 shown.
2. Twist each branch of breathing tube clockwise a quarter turn until it is rmly seated in the bayonet and cannot be
turned further (Fig. 7 and 8). Do not forcibly overturn as the bayonet could be damaged. 3M SA-1500/SA-2500
shown.
3. Attach airline to approved air regulators per pressure schedules in dual airline operator’s manual.
Assembly of 3M Combination Dual Airline Breathing Tubes with Cartridges and/or Filters
The 3M SA-1600 (front-mounted) and SA-2600 (back-mounted) versions of the 3M dual airline breathing tubes allow
use of selected, NIOSH-approved 3M 6000 series cartridges and 2000 series lters. For listing of approved cartridges
and lters, reference NIOSH approval label included with 3M dual airline breathing tubes. To assemble 3M dual airline
breathing tubes with cartridges and/or lters, do the following:
1. Remove inhalation valves from facepiece and store them so they remain at (Fig. 9).
2. Attach 3M SA-1600 or SA-2600 breathing tubes to facepiece per the procedures outlined previously. The
procedure is identical to the 3M SA-1500 and SA-2500 models.
3. Make a selection of cartridges and/or lters that meets your respiratory protection requirements, and attach to
outer bayonets of 3M SA-1600 or SA-2600 breathing tubes (Fig. 10).
4. Don facepiece per procedures outlined in Fitting Instructions.
5. After being properly t tested, perform a positive and negative pressure user seal check per procedures outlined
in User Seal Check instructions.
If you cannot achieve a proper t, DO NOT enter contaminated area. See your supervisor.
6. Attach airline to approved air regulators per pressure schedules in dual airline operator’s manual.
Using the 3M Combination Dual Airline Breathing Tubes without Cartridges or Filters
To use the 3M SA-1600 or SA-2600 breathing tubes without cartridges or lters, attach a 3M™ 6880 Bayonet Cap
to each outer bayonet mount on the breathing tube. When used as a straight, Type C, continuous ow supplied air
respirator, the Assigned Protection Factor is 50 times the PEL or TLV.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Must be followed each time respirator is worn.
NOTE: Do not use with beards or other facial hair or other conditions that prevent a good seal between the face and
the faceseal of the respirator. To help maintain a good seal between the face and the faceseal all hair, hoods, or other
equipment must be kept out of respirator faceseal area at all times.
Donning Respirator
1. Place respirator over your mouth and nose, then pull head harness over crown of your head (Fig. 11).
2. Take bottom straps in both hands, place them in back of your neck, and hook them together (Fig. 12).
3. Position facepiece low on the bridge of your nose for optimal visibility and best t.
4. Adjust top straps rst, then lower neck straps by pulling on ends (Fig. 13). DO NOT pull too tight! (Strap tension
may be decreased by pushing out on back side of buckles.) Perform a positive pressure and/or negative pressure
user seal check. The positive pressure method is recommended.
If you cannot achieve a proper t, DO NOT enter contaminated area. See your supervisor.
USER SEAL CHECKS
Always check the seal of the respirator on your face before entering a contaminated area.
Positive Pressure Seal Check
1. Place the palm of your hand over the exhalation valve cover and exhale gently. If facepiece bulges slightly and no
air leaks are detected between your face and the facepiece, a proper t has been obtained (Fig. 14).
2. If faceseal air leakage is detected, reposition respirator on your face and/or readjust tension of the elastic straps
to eliminate leakage.
3. Repeat above steps until a tight faceseal is obtained.
If you cannot achieve a proper t, DO NOT enter contaminated area. See your supervisor.
Negative Pressure Seal Check (with 6000 series cartridges)
1. Place palms of hands to cover face of cartridge or open area of 3M™ 501 Filter Retainer, when retainer is
attached to the cartridge, to restrict air ow (Fig. 15).
2. Inhale gently. If you feel facepiece collapse slightly and pull closer to your face with no leaks between the face
and facepiece, a proper t has been obtained.
3. If faceseal air leakage is detected, reposition respirator on face and/or readjust tension of straps to eliminate air
leakage. Repeat above steps until a tight faceseal is obtained.
If you cannot achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter contaminated area. See your supervisor.
NOTE: Use of 3M 501 lter retainer may aid respirator wearer in conducting a negative pressure seal check.
Negative Pressure Seal Check (with 2000 Series lters)
1. Place your thumbs onto the center portion of the lters, restricting airow into the breathing tube of lters, and
inhale gently. If you feel facepiece collapse slightly and pull closer to your face with no leaks between the face
and facepiece, a proper t has been obtained (Fig. 16).
2. If faceseal air leakage is detected, reposition respirator on face and/or readjust tension of straps to eliminate the
leakage.
3. Repeat above steps until a tight faceseal is obtained.
If you cannot achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter contaminated area. See your supervisor.
Negative Pressure User Seal Check (with 7093/7093C Filters)
1. Using hands press or squeeze lter covers toward facepiece and inhale gently. If you feel facepiece collapse
slightly and pull closer to your face with no leaks between the face and facepiece a proper seal has been
obtained (Fig. 23).
2. If faceseal air leakage is detected, reposition respirator on face and/or readjust tension of straps to eliminate the
leakage.
If you cannot achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter contaminated area. See your supervisor.
Negative Pressure User Seal Check with Dual Airline
1. Disconnect airline hose from air control valve.
2. With breathing tube still connected to the air control valve inhale gently. If you feel facepiece collapse slightly and
pull closer to your face with no leaks between the face and facepiece, a proper seal has been obtained.
3. For Combination Dual Airline where cartridges or lters are attached perform user seal check as described above
under the appropriate cartridge or lter that is being used.
4. If faceseal air leakage is detected, reposition the respirator on your face and/or readjust the tension of the straps
to eliminate the leakage and recheck seal.
If you cannot achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter contaminated area. See your supervisor.
NOTE: Before assigning any respirator to be worn in a contaminated area, a qualitative or quantitative t test
must be performed per OSHA Standard 1910.134 or CSA Standard Z94.4.
FIT TESTING
The effectiveness of a respirator will be reduced if it is not tted properly. Therefore, either quantitative or qualitative
t testing must be conducted prior to the respirator being issued.
NOTE: Fit testing is a U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a Canadian CSA and a Brazilian
BMOL requirement.
Quantitative Fit Testing
Quantitative Fit Testing (QNFT) can be conducted using a 3M™ 601 Fit Test Adapter and P100 lters such as the
3M™ 2091 or 7093 P100 Particulate Filters.
Qualitative Fit Testing
Qualitative Fit Testing (QLFT) with the 3M™ FT-10 or FT-30 Qualitative Fit Test Apparatus can be conducted using any
of the NIOSH approved particulate lters.
Fit testing should be conducted using the heaviest cartridge, canister, lter or combination that each wearer will use
in their work environment. Respirators should also be t tested while wearing any personal protective equipment
(PPE) the wearer may use in their work environment that may affect the t of the respirator (e.g. hoods, hardhats,
safety glasses, hearing protections, etc.).
INSPECTION, CLEANING, AND STORAGE
Inspection Procedure
The 3M 6000 series facepiece must be inspected before each use to ensure that it is in good operating condition. Any
damaged or defective parts must be replaced before use. The following inspection procedure is recommended.
1. Check facepiece for cracks, tears and dirt. Be certain facepiece, especially faceseal area, is not distorted.
2. Examine inhalation valves for signs of distortion, cracking or tearing.
3. Make sure that head straps are intact and have good elasticity.
4. Examine all plastic parts for signs of cracking or fatiguing. Make sure lter gaskets are properly seated and in good
condition.
5. Remove exhalation valve cover and examine exhalation valve and valve seat for signs of dirt, distortion, cracking
or tearing. Replace exhalation valve cover.
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning is recommended after each use.
WWARNING
Do not clean with solvents. Cleaning with solvents may degrade some respirator components and reduce
respirator effectiveness. Inspect all respirator components before each use to ensure proper operating
condition. Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
1. Remove cartridges and/or lters.
2. Clean facepiece (excluding lters and cartridges), with 3M™ 504 Respirator Wipes (not to be used as the only
method of cleaning) or by immersing in warm cleaning solution, water temperature not to exceed 120˚F, and
scrub with soft brush until clean. Add neutral detergent if necessary. Do not use cleaners containing lanolin or
other oils.
3. Disinfect facepiece by soaking in a solution of quaternary ammonia disinfectant or sodium hypochlorite
(1 oz [30 mL] household bleach in 2 gallons [7.5 L] of water), or other disinfectant.
4. Rinse in fresh, warm water and air dry in non-contaminated atmosphere.
5. The cleaned respirator should be stored away from contaminated areas when not in use.
REPLACEMENT PART INSTRUCTIONS
3M™ 6893 Inhalation Valve
Inhalation valves are located on posts at the inside of the facepiece inhalation ports. These valves should be
inspected before each respirator use and replaced whenever valves become damaged or lost.
1. Remove existing valve(s) by lifting from post(s) (Fig. 9).
2. Install new valve(s) onto post(s). Be certain valve(s) is fully engaged under all three lugs on post(s), lays at, and
moves freely (spins) on post.
3M™ 6889 Exhalation Valve
1. Remove valve cover assembly from facepiece (Fig. 19).
2. Grasp valve and pull valve stem out from valve seat (Fig. 17).
3. Inspect valve seat making certain it is clean and in good condition.
4. Place new valve over exhalation port and press valve stem into center hole. Be certain the valve is fully seated
and spins freely in mount.
5. Replace valve cover assembly.
NOTE: Conduct a negative pressure seal check to ensure exhalation valve is functioning properly.
3M™ 6895 Inhalation Gasket Replacement
The closed cell foam rubber gasket is designed to seal the interface between the bayonet attachment inhalation ports
on the facepiece and lters/cartridges, dual airline or 3M 201 microphone adapter installed on the facepieces. The
gaskets should be inspected with each lter/cartridge change and replaced whenever damaged or if seal integrity is
questionable.
1. Remove gaskets from facepiece inhalation port bayonet ttings (Fig.18).
2. Install new gaskets onto facepiece inhalation port bayonet ttings. Be certain gaskets are in proper position under
all three bayonet lugs.
3M™ 6281 Respirator Strap Assembly
1. To remove, disengage upper legs of valve cover assembly from facepiece buttons.
2. Pry or pull valve cover assembly from facepiece exhalation port (Fig. 19).
3. To install, properly position new strap assembly valve cover over facepiece exhalation port and snap into place by
rmly pressing together.
4. Engage holes in upper legs of valve cover assembly with facepiece buttons.
For Compliance in Brazil NOTE:
1. Do not use in decient or enriched oxygen atmospheres.
2. Storage, Transportation and Care: store in a clean and dry place and away from contaminants and extreme
temperature and humidity.
3. The components of this respirator are made of materials which are not expected to cause adverse health
effects.
4. It is necessary to have special care to use this product in explosives atmospheres.
Product Manufacturing Date
The parts of the product show markings that bring information of manufacturing date, and its reading is described
as in the example below:
Date Code = 12th month 1999 (12/99)
12
10
11 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
999