3M 8810 User manual

8810 Respirator
Data Sheet
Standards
The product has been tested to the NEW European Norm
EN149:2001and has met the requirements of category FFP2
in this standard.
The main performance tests in this standard are:
• Filter Penetration
• Total Inward Leakage
• Flammability
• Breathing Resistance
• Performance
The 8810 is at least 92% efficient against fine dusts, water
based and non-volatile liquid aerosols down to 0.5 micron.
It offers an Assigned Protection Factor of 10* (Nominal
Protection Factor of 12); i.e., it can be used in atmospheres
containing up to 10 times the Occupational Exposure Limit
(OEL) of contaminant as specified in the Health & Safety
Executive Guidance note EH40.
* As detailed in BS4275: 1997
Warnings
• As with the use of any respiratory device, the wearer must
first be trained in the proper use of the product.
• This product does not protect the wearer against gases,
vapours, solvents from paint spray operations or atmospheres
containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
• Use only in adequately ventilated areas containing sufficient
oxygen to support life.
• Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are
immediately dangerous to life or health.
• Leave the area immediately if:
* breathing becomes difficult
* dizziness or other distress occurs
• Discard and replace respirator if it becomes damaged,
breathing resistance becomes excessive, or at the end
of one shift.
• Never alter or modify this device.
Main Features
The 3M 8810 respirator provides lightweight, effective,
comfortable and hygienic respiratory protection against dusts
and mists. The convex shape, twin strap design, foam nose
seal and aluminium nose clip ensure a good face seal over a
wide range of face sizes.
The 3M 8810 is exempt from costly time consuming
maintenance requirements.
The 3M 8810 is quite literally “maintenance-free”.
Applications
• Base Metal Manufacture • Pharmaceuticals
• Laboratories • Foodstuffs e.g. Bagging
• Powdered Additives • Powdered Chemicals
• Sawmills
Approvals
• The 3M 8810 has been shown to meet the Basic Safety
Requirements under Article 10 and 11B of the European
Community Directive 89/686.
• Meets the performance requirements of the European
Standard for filtering facepiece dust respirators
EN149:2001 FFP2
• Is suitable for use under COSHH, CAW, CLAW and IRR
• The product is CE-marked.
Materials
The following materials are used in the production of this
product:
• Straps - Natural Rubber
• Nose-clip - Aluminium
• Filter/shell - Polypropylene/Polyester
• Nose foam - Polyurethane
Weight: 8 g

Respiratory protection is only effective if it is correctly
selected, fitted and worn throughout the time when the wearer
is exposed to hazards.
3M offers advice on the selection of products and training in
the correct fitting and usage.
For help with selecting the most appropriate forms of PPE and
relevant health and Safety legislation, or for more detailed
product information, please contact the Afrox Customer Service
Centre on 0860 020202
Note: Also available in dispenser boxes.
02/2001 - CH23
8810 Respirator
Fitting Instructions
Note - do not use with beards or other facial
hair that may inhibit contact between the face
and the edge of the respirator.
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 inward while
moving your fingertips
down both sides of the
nosepiece. Pinching the
nosepiece using one
hand may result in less
effective respirator
performance.
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 respirator.
b) Exhale sharply.
A positive pressure should
be felt inside the respirator.
If any leakage is detected,
adjust position of respirator
and/or tension of strap.
Retest the seal. Repeat the
procedure until the
respirator is sealed properly.