3M 8812 User manual

3M™8000 Series
Particulate
Respirators
Fitting Instructions
8710E and 8710S only
See Figure 1.
1. and 2. Pre-stretch around entire length of each
strap by pulling at 3cm intervals between both
hands.
3. Cup respirator in one hand with nosepiece at
fingertips, allow headbands to hang freely below
hand.
4. Hold respirator under chin, with nosepiece up.
5. Locate the upper strap across the crown of the
head and the lower strap below the ears.
6. Straps must not be twisted.
7. Using both hands, mould noseclip to the shape of
the lower part of the nose to ensure a close fit and
good seal. Pinching the noseclip using only one
hand may result in less effective respirator
performance.
8. The seal of the respirator on the face should be fit-
checked before entering the workplace.
Figure 1
8810, 8812 and 8822 only
See Figure 2.
1. Cup respirator in one hand with nosepiece at
fingertips, allow headbands to hang freely below
hand.
2. Hold respirator under chin, with nosepiece up.
3. Locate the upper strap across the crown of the
head and the lower strap below the ears.
4. Straps must not be twisted.
5. Using both hands, mould noseclip to the shape of
the lower part of the nose to ensure a close fit and
good seal. Pinching the noseclip using only one
hand may result in less effective respirator
performance.
6. The seal of the respirator on the face should be fit-
checked before entering the workplace.
Figure 2
Fit Check
1. Cover the front of the respirator with both hands
being careful not to disturb the fit of the respirator.
2. (a) UNVALVED respirator - EXHALE sharply; (b)
VALVED respirator - INHALE sharply.
For Use
Instructions

3. If air leaks around the nose, re-adjust the noseclip
to eliminate leakage. Repeat the above fit check.
4. If air leaks at the respirator edges, work the straps
back along the sides of the head to eliminate
leakage. Repeat the above fit check.
If you CANNOT achieve a proper fit DO NOT enter
the hazardous area. See your supervisor.
Users should be fit tested in accordance with national
requirements. For information regarding fit testing
procedures, please contact 3M.
Product Range
8710 respirator
8810 respirator
8812 respirator 8822
respirator
Storage and Transportation
The 3M™ 8000 Series Particulate Respirators have
a shelf life of 5 years. End of shelf life is marked on
the product packaging. Before initial use, always
check that the product is within the stated shelf life
(use by date). Product should be stored in clean, dry
conditions within the temperature range: –20°C to +
25°C with a maximum relative humidity of <80%.
When storing or transporting this product use
original packaging provided.
Disposal
Contaminated products should be disposed as
hazardous waste in accordance with national
regulations.
Warnings and Limitations
•Always be sure that the complete product is:
- Suitable for the application;
- Fitted correctly;
- Worn during all periods of exposure; - Replaced
when necessary.
•Proper selection, training, use and appropriate
maintenance are essential in order for the product
to help protect the wearer from certain airborne
contaminants.
Important Notice
•Failure to follow all instructions on the use of these
respiratory protection products and/or failure to
properly wear the complete product during all
periods of exposure may adversely affect the
wearer’s health, lead to severe or life threatening
illness or permanent disability.
•For suitability and proper use follow local
regulations and refer to all information supplied.
For more information contact a safety
professional/3M representative.
•Before use, the wearer must be trained in use of
the complete product in accordance with
applicable Health and Safety standards/guidance.
•These products do not contain components made
from natural rubber latex.
•These products do not protect against
gases/vapours.
•Do not use in atmospheres containing less than
19.5% oxygen. (3M definition. Individual countries
may apply their own limits on oxygen deficiency.
Seek advice if in doubt).
•Do not use for respiratory protection against
atmospheric contaminants/concentrations which
are unknown or immediately dangerous to life and
health (IDLH).
•Do not use with beards or other facial hair that
may inhibit contact between the face and the
product thus preventing a good seal.
•Leave the contaminated area immediately if:
a.Breathing becomes difficult.
b.Dizziness or other distress occurs.
c.The respirator becomes damaged
d.You taste or smell contaminants, or an irritation
occurs
•Discard and replace the respirator if it becomes
damaged, breathing resistance becomes
excessive or at the end of the shift.
•Do not alter, modify, clean or repair this respirator.
•In case of intended use in explosive atmospheres,
contact 3M.

•Before initial use, always check that the product is
within the stated shelf life (use by date).
3M does not accept liability of any kind, be it direct or consequential (including, but not limited to, loss of profits,
business and/or goodwill) arising from reliance upon any information herein provided by 3M. The user is
responsible for determining the suitability of the products for their intended use. Nothing in this statement will be
deemed to exclude or restrict 3M’s liability for death or personal injury arising from its negligence.
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