3M 6500QL Series User manual

Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable
Respirator 6500QL Series
User Instructions
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Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator
6500QL Series
User Instructions for 3M™ Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6501QL (Small) (49488*), 6502QL
(Medium) (49490*), 6503QL (Large) (49492*)
IMPORTANT: Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these instructions for reference.
* 49488, 49490, and 49492 are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as 3M™ Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirators
6501QL (Small), 6502QL (Medium), and 6503QL (Large).
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 face piece respirator.
Specic information is provided where applicable. All other information is common to both standards.
Respirateur Réutilisable à Demi-masque Confort Robuste de Série
6500QL - Attache Rapide
Directives d’utilisation pour le respirateur réutilisable à demi-masque confort robuste - attache rapide 6501QL (petit) (49488*), 6502QL
(moyen) (49490*) et 6503QL (grand) (49492*) 3MMC
IMPORTANT : Avant de se servir du produit, l’utilisateur doit lire et comprendre les présentes directives d’utilisation. Conserver ces
directives d’utilisation à titre de référence.
* 49488, 49490 et 49492 ne sont que des numéros de référence. Ces respirateurs sont homologués par le NIOSH sous la désignation
suivante : Respirateurs à demi-masque réutilisables robustes 6501QL (petit), 6502QL (moyen) et 6503QL (grand) 3MMC.
Ce respirateur détient une double homologation : celle du National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) des É.-U.
comme respirateur à demi-masque et celle du ministère du Travail du Brésil comme respirateur à demi-masque.
Renseignements précis fournis là où ils s’appliquent. Tous les autres renseignements se rapportent aux deux normes.
Comodidad Robusta - Traba Rápida, Respirador Reutilizable de Media
Cara Serie 6500QL
Instrucciones para Comodidad Robusta - Traba Rápida, Respirador Reutilizable de Media Cara 3M™ 6501QL (pequeña) (49488*),
6502QL (mediana) (49490*), 6503QL (grande) (49492*)
IMPORTANTE: Antes de usar el producto, el usuario debe leer y entender estas Instrucciones. Conserve estas instrucciones para
referencia futura.
* 49488, 49490 y 49492 son solo números de catálogo. Aprobados por el NIOSH como respiradores reutilizables, resistentes y
duraderos de máscara facial de media cara 6501QL (pequeño), 6502QL (mediano) y 6503QL (grande) 3M™.
Este respirador cuenta con una aprobación dual, como un respirador de pieza facial de media cara por el Instituto Nacional
de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (NIOSH por sus siglas en inglés) de Estados Unidos y como respirador de media cara por la
Secretaría del trabajo de Brasil.
Si aplica, se proporciona información especíca. La demás información es común para ambas normas.
Comodidade Robusta - Trava Rápida, Respirador Reutilizável
Semifacial Série 6500QL
Instruções de Uso para o Comodidade Robusta - Trava Rápida, Respirador Reutilizável Semifacial 6501QL (Pequena) (49488*), 6502QL
(Média) (49490*), 6503QL (Grande) (49492*)
IMPORTANTE: Antes do uso, o usuário deverá ler e entender estas Instruções de Uso. Guarde estas instruções para referência.
* 49488, 49490 e 49492 são apenas números de catálogo. Aprovação NIOSH como Respiradores Reutilizáveis de Peça Semifacial
6501QL (Pequeno), 6502QL (Médio) e 6503QL (Grande) 3M™.
Este respirador possui dupla aprovação como respirador tipo semifacial nos Estados Unidos pelo National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) e no Brasil pelo Ministério do Trabalho.
Informações especícas são fornecidas quando aplicáveis. Todas as outras informações são comuns a ambas as normas.
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WWARNING
This respirator helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For correct use, consult
supervisor and User Instructions, or call 3M Technical Service in the United States at 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call 1-800-267-4414.
FOREWORD
These User Instructions provide information about facepiece use only. Important information is provided in the User Instructions with each of the air
ltration systems that are used with 3M™ Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirators 6501QL, 6502QL and 6503QL. Read all
User Instructions and warnings before using. Keep these User Instructions for reference. If you have questions regarding these products, contact 3M
Technical Service.
In United States:
Website: www.3m.com/workersafety
Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630
In Canada:
Website: www.3M.ca/Safety
Technical Assistance: 1-800-267-4414
Intended Use
The 3M™ Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500QL Series (6501QL, 6502QL, 6503QL) are 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. The 3M™ Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator, 6500QL Series, is not currently approved for use
in supplied air congurations.
WWARNING
Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain contaminants by reducing airborne concentrations below
the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL). It is essential to follow all instructions and government regulations on the use of this product,
including wearing the complete respirator system during all times of exposure in order for the product to help protect the wearer. Misuse
of respirators may result in overexposure to contaminants and lead to sickness or death. For correct use, consult supervisor and
User Instructions, or contact 3M Technical Service.
List of Warnings and Cautions within these User Instructions
WWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, expose you to contaminants above the OEL, and may result in
sickness or death.
• To help maintain a good seal between the face and the faceseal, the respirator faceseal must be clear of obstructions at all times. Do
not use with beards, facial hair or anything that prevents direct contact between the face and the respirator faceseal.
• Do not clean respirator 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.
• Do not alter, misuse, or abuse this respirator.
WCAUTION
Failure to properly dispose of spent cartridges, lters, or respirators contaminated by hazardous materials can result in personal exposures as well
as environmental harm. Handling, transportation and disposal of spent cartridges, lters, or respirators must comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws and regulations.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations for Negative Pressure Usage
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.
H - Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges and canisters are replaced before
breakthrough occurs.
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.
Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable
Respirator 6500QL Series
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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.
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™ Organic Vapor Service Life Indicator Cartridges (6001i and 60921i) are equipped with a passive 3M™ End of Service Life Indicator (ESLI). The
indicator must be readily seen when wearing the respirator. If you cannot readily see the ESLI, use a mirror to observe the ESLI; rely on a co-worker
who can see the ESLI; or go to a clean area, remove the respirator and view the ESLI. Do not rely solely on the organic vapor ESLI unless your
employer has determined that it is appropriate for your workplace. See 6001i or 60921i User Instructions for more information, including Special
Instructions regarding the ESLI.
3M™ Mercury Vapor, Organic Vapor and Acid Gas Cartridges (6007 and 60927) must be discarded within 50 hours of use against mercury vapor.
3M™ Particulate Filter P95, Hydrogen Fluoride, with Nuisance Level Acid Gas Relief, 2076HF and 3M™ Particulate Filter P100, Hydrogen Fluoride,
with Nuisance Level Acid Gas Relief, 7093C are 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, except hydrogen uoride.
Respirator Program Management
Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By law U.S. employers must establish
a written respiratory protection program meeting the requirements of the OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and any
applicable OSHA substance specic standards. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable
jurisdiction, as appropriate.
Consult an industrial hygienist or call 3M Technical Service with questions concerning applicability of these products to your job requirements.
For additional information on this standard contact OSHA at www.OSHA.gov.
Table 1: Major Sections of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
Section Description
APermissible Practice
BDenitions
CRespiratory Protection Devices
DSelection of Respirators
EMedical Evaluations
FFit Testing
GUse of Respirators
HMaintenance and Care of Respirators
IBreathing Air Quality and Use
JIdentication of Cartridges, Filters, and Canisters
KTraining and Information
LProgram Evaluation
MRecordkeeping
Assigned Protection Factors
Table 2: Assigned Protection Factors
Type of Respirator APF
Half Facepiece Negative Pressure Air Purifying Respirator 10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
Inspect the respirator contents for shipping damage and ensure all components are present (Refer to Fig. 28). The “QL” mark on the latch identies
this facepiece as a 3M™ Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500QL Series. The product should be inspected before
each use, following the procedures in the “Inspection, Cleaning and Storage” section of these User Instructions.
Assembly
3M™ Cartridge, 6000 Series, Filter 7093 and Cartridge/Filter 7093C (Figs. 1 and 2)
1. Align the cartridge or lter notch with the small solid bayonet lug on facepiece and push together.
2. Turn cartridge or lter clockwise until it is rmly seated and cannot be further turned (about 1/4 turn).
3. Repeat with second cartridge or lter.
3M™ Filter 2000 Series (Fig. 3)
1. Align opening of lter with lter attachment on facepiece and push together.
2. Turn lter clockwise until it is rmly seated and cannot be further turned (about 1/4 turn).
3. Repeat for second lter.

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Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
3M™ Filters 5N11 and 5P71
1. Place lter into 3M™ Retainer 501 so printed side of lter faces the cartridge.
2. Press cartridge into lter retainer. It should snap securely into lter retainer. When correctly installed, lter should completely cover face of
cartridge (Fig. 4).
3. To replace lter, remove retainer by lifting on tab.
Fig. 4
In Brazil, the 5935BR lter is approved as a NIOSH N95 lter and as a BMOL P3 lter. It can be used with the Filter Retainer 501 on the 3M™
Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator, 6500QL Series.
3M™ Adapter Assembly 502
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. 5).
2. Engage back snap by squeezing back side of cartridge and adapter together using the same hand positions. An audible click should be heard as
each snap is engaged (Fig. 6).
3. Place lter onto the lter holder so 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.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
IMPORTANT: The 3M™ Adapter Assembly 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 Filter Attachment (for 3M™ Filters 5N11 and 5P71)
1. Align notch on edge of 603 adapter with facepiece mark as shown (Fig. 7).
2. Turn adapter 1/4 turn clockwise to stop. To remove adapter, turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise (Fig. 8).
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. 9).

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1
2
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Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9
In Brazil, the 5935BR lter can be used with the Filter Adaptor 603 and the Filter Retainer 501 on the 3M™ Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half
Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500QL Series.
Please note that the 3M™ Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator, 6500QL Series, is not currently approved for use in
supplied air congurations.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
WWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, expose you to contaminants above the OEL, and may result in
sickness or death.
• To help maintain a good seal between the face and the faceseal, the respirator faceseal must be clear of obstructions at all times. Do
not use with beards, facial hair or anything that prevents direct contact between the face and the respirator faceseal.
These tting instructions MUST be followed each time respirator is worn.
Donning Respirator
1. Before initial donning, make sure the quick latch is closed and the upper straps are seated in the latch guides. Adjust head cradle size as needed
to t comfortably on head.
2. Place the respirator over the mouth and nose with one hand.
3. Pull the head harness over the crown of the head with the other hand (Fig. 10). Grasp the bottom straps, place them at the back of the neck and
hook them together (Fig. 11).
4. Pull the ends of the straps to adjust the tightness, beginning with the adjustment points on the head cradle and then moving to the adjustment
points at the back of the neck (Fig. 12 and 13). Do not over-tighten. Strap tension may be decreased by pushing out on back side of buckles.
5. Perform a positive and/or negative pressure user seal check each time the respirator is donned. If you cannot achieve a proper t, DO NOT
enter contaminated area. See your supervisor.
IMPORTANT: After initial donning of this 6500QL Series Quick Latch Respirator, once straps are adjusted to proper length, subsequent
donning can be done with quick latch initially in open or closed position. To don with the quick latch in the open position, follow step 3
above, then raise facepiece to the in-use position according to the procedure described in the “Using Quick Latch Drop-Down Suspension”
section of these User Instructions. Perform a positive and/or negative pressure user seal check each time the respirator is donned.
Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13
User Seal Checks
Always check the seal of the respirator on your face before entering a contaminated area according to the instructions provided for your
specic respirator conguration.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter the contaminated area. See your supervisor. Before assigning any respirator
to be worn in a contaminated area, a qualitative or quantitative t test MUST be performed per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, CSA Standard Z94.4
or the Brazil Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor.
Positive Pressure User Seal Check
1. Tilt the head up slightly and cover the opening in exhalation valve cover with hand and exhale gently (Fig. 14). If facepiece bulges slightly and no
air leaks are detected between your face and facepiece, a proper seal has been obtained.