3.
The airborne contaminants which can be dangerous to your health include those so small that you
cannot see them.
4.
Leave the contaminated area immediately and contact supervisor if you smell or taste contaminants or
if dizziness, irritation, or other distress occurs.
5.
Store the cartridge and respirator away from contaminated areas when not in use.
Use Limitations
1.
This cartridge does not supply oxygen. Do not use in atmospheres that are oxygen deficient (<19.5%
oxygen).
2.
Do not alter, abuse or misuse this cartridge or respirator.
3.
Do not use respirator with beards or other facial hair or other conditions that prevent direct contact
between face and respirator face seal.
Time Use Limitations
1.
For use with particulates: if cartridge becomes damaged, soiled, or breathing becomes difficult, leave
the contaminated area immediately and replace the cartridge. If used in environments containing oily
aerosols, dispose of cartridge after 40 hours of use or 30 days, whichever is first.
2.
For use with chemical contaminants: replace cartridge in accordance with an established change
schedule or earlier if smell, taste or irritation from contaminants is detected. If a change schedule has
not been developed do not enter contaminated area. See supervisor. For guidance on development of
change schedule, please see the 3M OH&ESD web site (http://www.mmm.com/occsafety/, the OSHA
web site (http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/respiratoryprotection/changeout.html) or contact 3M
Technical Service in U.S.A.
3.
Dispose of cartridge in accordance with applicable regulations.
Assembly
Do not open until ready to use. Only one FR-64 Cartridge is required. See facepiece User Instructions for
assembly instructions specific to that facepiece.
1.
Open the cartridge packaging. Remove cap and plug from cartridge.
2.
Screw the cartridge into the cartridge inlet port on the facepiece.
3.
Hand-tighten the cartridge completely so that an airtight seal is achieved. Do not overtighten the
cartridge as this can cause distortion or displacement of the air inlet seal.
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