3M Strap Respirator User manual

Wearing your elastomeric
full face, 4 strap respirator
Fully loosen
all four head
straps. Pull hair
back with one
hand. Bring
facepiece up
to face with
other hand.
While holding
the facepiece
in place, pull
the straps over
your head.
Tighten the two
bottom straps.
Tighten the
two top straps.
Fitting Instructions for 3M
TM
Elastomeric
Full Face 4 Strap Respirator
10007
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Issue Date 01/01/04
Check the seal of your elastomeric full face, 4 strap
respirator each time you don the respirator.
1. Positive Pressure User Seal Check
Place the palm of your hand over the exhalation valve cover and
exhale gently. The facepiece should bulge slightly. If air leaks
between the face and the faceseal of the respirator, reposition it and
adjust the straps for a tighter seal. If you cannot achieve a proper
seal, do not enter the contaminated area. See your supervisor.
2. Negative Pressure User Seal Check
Using Particulate Filters
Place your thumbs over the
center of the particulate filters
and inhale gently. The facepiece
should collapse slightly. If air
leaks between the face and the
faceseal of the respirator,
reposition it and adjust the
straps for a tighter seal. If you
cannot achieve a proper seal,
do not enter the contaminated
area. See your supervisor.
Using Cartridges
Place the palms of your hands
over the cartridges and inhale
gently. The facepiece should
collapse slightly. If air leaks
between the face and the
faceseal of the respirator,
reposition it and adjust the
straps for a tighter 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 Elastomeric
Full Face 4 Strap Respirator
10007
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General Offices
3M Center
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 airborne contaminants. 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.