NIOSH Approvals
3M™ Filters
2071
2078**
2076 HF
2091
2096
2097**
2291
2296
2297**
5N11
5P71
7093
7093C
5935BR
P100
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
P95
X
X
X
X
N95
X
X
HF
X
X
Nuisance level relief***
Acid gases
X
X
X
X
X
Organic Vapors
X
X
X
X
**
3M recommended for ozone protection up to 10 times the OSHA PEL or applicable government
occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower.
NOTE: Not NIOSH approved for use against ozone.
*** 3M recommended for relief against nuisance levels of acid gas or organic vapors. Nuisance level refers
to concentrations not exceeding OSHA PEL or applicable exposure limits, whichever is lower. Do not use for
respiratory protection against acid gas/organic vapors.
In Brazil, the 5935BR fi lter is approved as a NIOSH N95 fi lter and as a BMOL P3 fi lter.
3M™ Filter Adapters and Retainers
Number
Description
501
Filter Retainer for use with Cartridge 6000 Series and Filters 5N11 and 5P71
502
Filter Adapter for use with Cartridge 6000 Series and Filters 2000 and 7093/7093C
603
Filter Adapter for use with Filters 5N11 and 5P71
In Brazil, the 5935BR fi lter can be used with the 3M™ Filter Adaptor 603 and the 3M™ Filter Retainer
501 on the 3M
TM
Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator, 6500 Series.
Service Life of Chemical Cartridges and Particulate Filters
W
CAUTION
Failure to properly dispose of spent cartridges or fi lters, or respirators contaminated by hazardous
materials can result in personal exposures as well as environmental harm. Handling, transportation and
disposal of spent cartridges, fi lters, or respirators must comply with all applicable federal, state, provincial
and local laws and regulations.
3M™ Chemical Cartridges 6000 Series must be used before the expiration date on cartridge packaging.
The useful service life of these cartridges will depend upon the activity of wearer (breathing rate), specifi c
type, volatility and concentration of contaminants and environmental conditions such as humidity, pressure,
and temperature. Cartridges must be replaced in accordance with an end of service life indicator (ESLI),
established change schedule, regulations or earlier if smell, taste or irritation from contaminants is detected.
Particulate fi lters must be replaced if they become damaged, soiled or if increased breathing resistance
occurs. N-series fi lters should not be used in environments containing oils. R-series fi lters may be limited
to 8 hours of continuous or intermittent use if oil aerosols are present. In environments containing only oil
aerosols, P-series fi lters should be replaced after 40 hours of use or 30 days, whichever is fi rst.
Replacement Parts Instructions
3M™ Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator Assembly 6500
The facepiece assembly consists of the head harness assembly and valve cover, exhalation valve, and
inhalation valves.
3M™ Head Harness Assembly & Valve Cover Replacement
1. Remove Head Harness Assembly & Valve Cover by placing thumb beneath valve cover and fi ngers at the
top. Pull the valve cover bottom away from facepiece with the thumb and then up to release the valve
cover (Fig. 22).
2. Replace Head Harness Assembly & Valve Cover by positioning the peg on the facepiece into the notch at
the top of the valve cover. Press the bottom of the valve cover into the facepiece. When properly engaged,
an audible snap should be heard.
Exhalation Valve Replacement
1. Remove 3M™ Head Harness Assembly & Valve Cover 6581 by pulling away from faceseal (Fig. 22).
2. Remove 3M™ Exhalation Valve 6583 from valve seat by grasping the valve and pulling each valve stem
out from the valve seat (Fig. 23).
3.
4.
Inspect valve seat, making certain it is clean and in good condition.
Replace 3M™ Exhalation Valve 6583 by inserting stems into the two holes until they are visible from
inside the facepiece and then pulling the stems through until they are seated and secured (Fig. 24).
5. Replace 3M™ Head Harness Assembly & Valve Cover 6581 by positioning the peg on the facepiece
into the notch at the top of the valve cover. Press the bottom of the valve cover into the facepiece. When
properly engaged, an audible snap should be heard.
NOTE: Conduct a negative pressure user seal check to ensure exhalation valve is functioning properly.
Inhalation Valve Replacement
Inhalation valves are located on the inside of the facepiece inhalation ports. These valves should be inspected
before each respirator use and during cleaning. Replace whenever valves become damaged or lost.
1. Remove existing valve(s) by grasping valve and pulling valve off the center post.
2. Replace valve(s) by pressing the hole of the valve over the center post on the valve seat (Fig. 25). Be
certain valve(s) is fully engaged through valve post(s) and lays fl at.
3M™ Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator, 6500 Series
Replacement Parts & Accessories
Number
Description
6501
Small
6502
Medium
6503
Large
Number
Description
6581
6583
6893
6581
Head Harness
Assembly
6583
Exhalation Valve
6893
Inhalation Valve
Number
Description
504
Respirator Cleaning Wipes
601
Quantitative Fit Test Adapter
For Compliance in Brazil and elsewhere, NOTE:
1. Do not use in defi cient or enriched oxygen atmospheres.
2. Storage, Transportation and Care: store in a clean and dry place and away from contaminants and
extreme temperature and humidity.
3. The components of this respirator are made of materials which are not expected to cause adverse
health effects.
4. It is necessary to have special care to use this product in explosives atmospheres.
Product Manufacturing Date
The parts of the product show markings that bring information of manufacturing date, and its reading is
described as in the example below:
12
10
11
1
2
3
4
7 6 5
8
9
9
9
Date Code = 12
th
month 1999 (12/99)
Fig. 26
