CLEANING THE RESPIRATOR
P/N 595360-01
Rev G
202004
43
To clean the facepiece
1 Remove the mask-mounted regulator from the facepiece.
2 If the facepiece is heavily soiled, you want to first wash the facepiece with a solution of mild soap or detergent in
warm water (110° F / 43° C maximum).
•
Using a spray bottle, apply a solution of mild soap or detergent in warm water (110° F / 43° C maximum) to the
soiled surfaces. Rinse the facepiece with drinking water either from a faucet or in a spray bottle.
-OR-
•
Clean the facepiece using 3M-approved cleaning wipes.
3 To sanitize or disinfect the facepiece, use a spray bottle to apply the recommended sanitizing or disinfecting
cleaner to all surfaces of facepiece. Be sure to cover all surfaces completely with the cleaning solution.
4 Set the facepiece aside for the required contact time prior to rinsing.
The hypochlorite solution and the aqueous
solution of iodine require a 2-minute contact time.
5 Rinse the facepiece with drinking water either from a faucet or in a spray bottle.
6 Shake excess water off the facepiece and dry it with a clean, lint-free cloth or gently blow dry with clean, dry
breathing air of 30 psig or less pressure. Do not use shop air or any other air containing lubricants or moisture.
CAUTION
When cleaning the facepiece, do
not
use the following cleaning products:
•
Abrasive cleaners
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Bleach stronger than a 3% solution in water
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Solvents such as acetone, paint and lacquer thinner, benzene, or dry-cleaning fluid.
In addition, do
not
do the following:
•
“Dunk and slosh”
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Polish with paper towels as most paper contains abrasives
•
Autoclave or wash in an unapproved automatic washer
•
Use a vapor degreaser/polisher
NOTE
A nose cup is designed to be an integral part of the facepiece and does not need to be disassembled for
cleaning unless the facepiece is heavily soiled.
NOTE
The Kevlar head harnesses are made of porous material. The recommended cleaner may not be effective on
porous material.
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