3M 6000, User Instructions

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3M™ 6000 Series Full Face Mask
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with
the appropriate 3M™ Filter Leaflet or 3M™ Air
Supply Unit User Instructions and with the 3M™
Facepiece Reference Leaflet where you will find
information on:
• Approved combinations of 3M™ Powered Air
Turbos and / or 3M™ Filters
• Accessories
• Spare parts
See all instructions for use and save for continuing
reference.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
These products meet the requirements of EN
136:1998, full face masks and should be used in
combination with a pair of approved 3M filters (see
Reference Leaflet) to form a filtering apparatus for
respiratory protection. Such an apparatus is
designed to remove potentially harmful gases,
vapours and / or particulates from the surrounding
atmosphere. This apparatus may also be used as a
system with the 3M Air Supply Units (see Reference
Leaflet).
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WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS
Particular attention should be given to warning
statements where indicated.
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WARNING
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. 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 or
3M on 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or 1800 320 500
(Ireland).
• Do not use in concentrations above those
specified in the Technical Specification.
• Do not use for respiratory protection against
atmospheric contaminants/concentrations which
have poor warning properties or are unknown or
immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) or
against contaminants/concentrations which
generate high heats of reaction with chemical filters.
• 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 these products in oxygen or
oxygen-enriched atmospheres.
• Only use with the Filters/Air Supply Units and
Spares/Accessories listed in the Reference Leaflet
and within the usage conditions given in the
Technical Specification.
• Only for use by trained, competent personnel.
• Leave the contaminated area immediately if:
a) Any part of the system becomes damaged.
b) Airflow to the facepiece decreases or stops.
c) Breathing becomes difficult or increased
breathing resistance occurs.
d) Dizziness or other distress occurs.
e) You smell or taste contaminants or irritation
occurs.
• Never modify or alter this product. Replace parts
only with original 3M spare parts.
• In case of intended use in explosive atmospheres,
contact 3M Technical Service.
• Do not use these products with self-contained
breathing apparatus.
• Do not use for escape purposes.
• Do not use with beards or other facial hair that
may inhibit contact between the face and the
product thus preventing a good seal.
• Only use with the spectacle kit available as an
accessory with this product, and ensure spectacle
arms do not interfere with the faceseal.
• National regulations may impose specific
limitations on the use of filters depending on the
filter class and the facepiece used. Use of any 3M™
Facepiece / Filter combination should be in
accordance with applicable Health and Safety
standards, Respiratory Selection Tables or in
accordance with the recommendations of an
Occupational Hygienist.
• Filters need to be regularly changed. The
frequency of change depends on usage time and
the concentration of contaminant.
• For more information call the 3M Health & Safety
Helpline on 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or 1 800 320 500
(Ireland).
• If using with a 3M™ Air Supply Unit:
• At very high work rates, the pressure in the
facepiece may become negative at peak inhalation
flow. Adjust equipment as appropriate or consider
an alternative form of respiratory protective device.
• If using in Supplied Air mode, ensure that:
• The source of the air supply is known.
• The purity of the air supply is known.
• The air supply is of a breathable quality to
EN12021.
If during use the air supply stops or is reduced,
vacate the contaminated area immediately and
investigate the cause.
• Take care to prevent the breathing tube from
becoming looped around protruding objects.
• These products do not supply oxygen.
NOTES REGARDING ALLERGIC
REACTIONS
Materials which may come into contact with the
wearer's skin are not known to cause allergic
reactions to the majority of individuals.
These products do not contain components made
from natural rubber latex.
PREPARATION FOR USE
Inspect the package contents for shipping damage
and ensure all components are present.
Check apparatus is complete, undamaged and
correctly assembled. Any damaged or defective
parts must be replaced with original 3M spare parts
before use.
Inspection
The following inspection procedure is
recommended before use:
1. Check the facepiece for cracks, tears and dirt. Be
certain the facepiece, especially the face seal area,
is not distorted. The material must be pliable – not
stiff.
2. Examine the inhalation valves for cracks or tears.
Lift valves and inspect valve seat for dirt or cracks.
3. Ensure that the head straps are intact and have
good elasticity.
4. Examine all plastic parts for signs of cracks or
fatigue.
5. Make sure all gaskets are properly seated.
6. Remove the exhalation valve cover and examine
the exhalation valve and valve seat for signs of dirt,
distortion, cracks or tears. Replace the exhalation
valve cover.
7. Inspect lens for any damage that may impair
respirator performance or vision.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
See appropriate User Instructions for assembly
instructions (e.g. 3M™ Filter/3M™ Air Supply Unit).
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Select most appropriate size from the 3 sizes of the
facepiece available (S / M / L). Fitting Instructions
must be followed each time the product is worn.
DONNING
1. Fully loosen all 4 head straps and put straps over
front of facepiece.
2. If necessary, pull hair back out of facepiece
sealing area.
3. Place chin in respirator chin cup and make sure
that respirator is centred on your face.
4. Pull head harness over your head (Figure 1).
Remove any bumps or kinks in the head harness
and ensure straps are flat to the head.
5. Whilst holding the mask in place with one hand,
tighten each strap evenly a little at a time, starting
the neck straps, followed by the forehead straps.
Repeat until the mask feels secure on the face.
(Figure 2). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
6. Ensure that there are no creases or gaps around
facepiece perimeter. Figure 3 shows a poorly fitted
mask with creases around the face piece,
WARNING Such creases may impact fit. Use of a
mirror or the help of a colleague is recommended.
Readjust straps and/or reposition facepiece as
necessary.
Perform a positive and/or negative pressure seal
check.
SEAL CHECK
• Positive Pressure User Seal Check (for all
approved configurations) (all Filters except 3M™
6035 /6038/ 2000 Series Filters).
Place palm of hand over exhalation valve cover and
exhale gently. Figure 4.
If the facepiece bulges slightly and no air leaks are
detected between the face and the facepiece, a
proper seal has been obtained.
If an air leak is detected, reposition the respirator on
the face and / or re-adjust the tension of the elastic
strap to eliminate the leakage.
Repeat the above fit check.
• Negative Pressure User Seal Check with 6035 /
6038 Filters Also 2000 Series filters.
Press your thumbs into the central indentation of
the filters (2000 Series), or press filter cover and
filter body together (6035/38), inhale gently and
hold your breath for five to ten seconds. If the
facepiece collapses slightly a proper fit has been
achieved. Figure 5. If an air leak is detected,
reposition the respirator on the face and / or
re-adjust the tension of the elastic strap to eliminate
the leakage. Repeat the above fit check.
If you CANNOT achieve a proper fit, DO NOT
enter the contaminated area.
Quantitative Fit Testing
For information regarding fit testing procedures,
please contact 3M.
DOFFING
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Do not remove the facepiece, filters or, when in
Supplied Air mode, turn off the air supply until you
have vacated the contaminated area.
1. Release the tension on the head straps.
2. Carefully lift facepiece off the face and remove
the respirator by lifting up and away from the face.
3. If appropriate, switch off the air supply unit or
disconnect the compressed air supply tube from the
regulator, and unbuckle the waistbelt.
NOTE If the respirator has been used in an area
that has caused it to become contaminated with
a substance requiring special decontamination
procedures it should be placed in a suitable
container and sealed until it can be
decontaminated or discarded.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, servicing and repair must only be
carried out by properly trained personnel. Since this
respirator is a low maintenance facepiece only a
limited number of replacement parts are available
(See reference leaflet). If other parts are damaged
the respirator must be replaced.
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Use of unapproved parts or unauthorized
modification could result in danger to life or
health and can invalidate any warranty. General
inspection must be carried out before use and
monthly. See Inspection procedures for specific
details. If disposal of parts is required this should be
undertaken in accordance with local health and
safety and environmental regulations.
SPARE PARTS
Centre Adaptor (6864) Replacement.
To remove Centre Adaptor, remove the nose cup
assembly, by pulling the assembly over the three
notches which anchor it to the base of the centre
adaptor.(Fig 6). Grasp centre adaptor at cover and
twist anti-clockwise 1/4 turn to disengage and
withdraw centre adaptor from lens. Replace centre
adaptor by pushing three lugs in through the lens
gaps, (Fig 7 )and turning it 1/4 clockwise. Replace
nose cup assembly.(Fig 8 )
Centre Adaptor Gasket (6896) Replacement.
The closed cell foam rubber centre adaptor gasket
is designed to seal the interface between the centre
adaptor and the lens. Remove nose cup assembly,
and centre adaptor from lens centre port as
described above. Remove old gasket from centre
adaptor and replace with new replacement gasket.
Re-install centre adaptor into facepiece lens.
Replace nose cup assembly. (Figs 6-8)
Exhalation Valve (7583) Replacement.
Remove exhalation valve cover by pulling out from
bottom latch. Grasp valve and pull each valve stem
out from valve seat. Place exhalation valve
replacement over the exhalation port by inserting
stems and pulling through from the opposite side
until they are both snapped in place. Replace valve
cover by aligning top opening in the valve cover
with the top tab on the centre adapter base and
snap to the centre adapter base. Figure 9.
Inhalation Gaskets (6895) Replacement.
The inhalation gaskets are designed to seal the
interface between inhalation ports and filters / air
supply unit. The gaskets should be inspected with
each filter change and replaced whenever damaged
or seal integrity is questionable. Remove gaskets
from inhalation port bayonet fittings. Install new
gaskets onto inhalation port under all three bayonet
lugs. Figure 10.
Inhalation Valves (6893) Replacement.
Inhalation valves are located on posts at the inside
of the facepiece inhalation ports and inside the nose
cup inhalation ports. These valves should be
inspected before each respirator use and replaced
whenever valves become damaged or lost. Remove
existing inhalation valve(s) by lifting from post(s) at
the inside of the facepiece and nose cup inhalation
port(s). Install new valve(s) onto post(s). Be certain
valve is fully engaged under all three lugs on post,
lies flat, and spins freely on post.
Head Harness (6897) Replacement.
Unbuckle head harness straps and replace with
new head harness. Figure 11.
Lens Assembly (6898) Replacement.
Remove the two sets of screws using a screwdriver.
Then, pull the frame top and frame bottom away
from the faceseal. The frame top, frame bottom,
faceseal and the lens assembly have vertical line
markings that indicate their positions relative to one
another. Make certain these markings are aligned
for re-assembly. Figure 12.
Neck Strap (7883).
Connect loops at end of neck strap assembly onto
the face seal tabs at the top of the head harness.
ACCESSORIES
Spectacle Kit (6878).
Install rail assembly into Facepiece with the plastic
foot positioned on centre port adapter and the top of
rail centred between the lugs or projections at top of
face seal. Install frame assembly onto rail assembly
by inserting pins into holes in rubber slide.
Spectacles can now be adjusted for optimal fit and
vision.
Lens Covers (6885).
Remove release liner from adhesive at each side of
replacement lens cover. Position lens cover over
the facepiece lens and adhere in place. Remove
used lens cover by lifting tab away from facepiece.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Cleaning is recommended after each use. If the
respirator is to be used for more than one shift it
should be cleaned at the end of each shift and
stored in the original packaging or a sealed
container. Use the 3M™ 105 Face Seal Cleaner to
clean the respirator. Remove the filters and
disconnect the air supply unit if appropriate. Clean
parts (excluding filters) by immersing in warm
cleaning solution (water temperature not to exceed
50°C), scrub with soft brush until clean. Add neutral
detergent if necessary. Disinfect respirator by
soaking in a solution of quaternary ammonia
disinfectant or sodium hypochlorite or other
disinfectant. Rinse in clean, warm water and air dry
at room temperature in a non-contaminated
atmosphere.
CAUTION Do not use cleaners containing lanolin or
other oils on these products. Do not autoclave. Do
not use petrol, chlorinated degreasing fluids (such
as trichloroethylene), organic solvents or abrasive
cleaning agents to clean any part of the equipment.
Do not reassemble parts until facepiece is
completely dry.
STORAGE AND
TRANSPORTATION
These products should be stored in the packaging
provided in dry, clean conditions away from direct
sunlight, sources of high temperature, petrol and
solvent vapours. The original packaging is suitable
for transporting the product throughout the
European Union. When stored as stated, the
expected shelf life of the product is 5 years from
date of manufacture. Store in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, see packaging.
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Name and address of Legal Manufacturer
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Dispose in accordance with local regulations
Packaging not suitable for food contact.
The date of manufacture can be established by
examining the date clock on the inside of the
facepiece. Figure 13. The inner segment will display
the year, and the arrow will point to the month of
manufacture in the outer segment. The example
shows 01/09/2011 - 30/09/2011.
APPROVALS
These products are type approved and audited
annually by either: BSI Group The Netherlands B.V.
John M. Keynesplein 9, 1066 EP Amsterdam, The
Netherlands, Notified Body No. 2797. and / or BSI
Assurance UK Ltd, Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue,
Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8PP, UK, Notified
Body No. 0086. These products meet the
requirements of European Regulation (EU)
2016/425 and applicable local legislation. The
applicable European/local legislation and Notified
Body can be determined by reviewing the
Certificate(s) and Declaration(s) of Conformity at
www.3m.com/Respiratory/certs.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Respiratory Protection EN136 (Class 1) - for use
with 3M Filters (bayonet) to EN14387:2004 or
EN143:2000 (see Reference Leaflet).
*Assigned Protection Factors (APF) are taken from
HSE publications.
Please refer to EN 529:2005 and National
workplace protection guidance for application of
these numbers in the workplace.
Please contact 3M for further information.
Eye Protection Meets the requirements of EN166
(Increased Robustness, Protection against High
Speed Particles (medium energy, grade B) and
lateral protection.)
Flow Characteristics
Manufacturers Minimum Design Flow (MMDF) 150
l/min
Maximum Flow - See appropriate User Instructions.
Maximum Operating Temperature: +49 °C.
CAUTION Care should be taken when using the
equipment at low temperatures as excessive
moisture may cause the valves to freeze.