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Failure to follow all instructions, limitations, and warnings on the use of this respirator may reduce respirator
performance characteristics and user protection and may result in illness, injury, or death.
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Materials which may come in contact with the wearer’s skin could cause allergic reactions to susceptible individuals.
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Biological Particles and Contaminants:
This respirator can help reduce inhalation exposures to certain airborne
biological particles and contaminants of ≥ 0.3-microns but cannot eliminate the risk of contracting infection, illness, or
disease. OSHA and other government agencies have not established safe exposure limits for biological particles and
contaminants.
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SPECIAL OR CRITICAL USER’S INSTRUCTIONS:
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The model number RA3316 filtering facepiece respirator has been manufactured by Makrite Industries, Inc. for
Kimberly-Clark under TC-84A-7882.
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This respirator offers nuisance level relief from organic vapors that are below the permissible exposure limit (PEL).
Nuisance level refers to concentrations not exceeding the OSHA PEL or other government occupational exposure
limits, whichever is lower
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Hold the respirator in hand with the nosepiece at your fingertips, allowing the headbands to hang freely below your
hand.
2.
Press the respirator firmly against your face with the nosepiece on the bridge of your nose.
3.
Stretch and position the top band high on the back of the head. Stretch the bottom band over the head and position
below your ears.
4.
Using both hands, mold nosepiece to the shape of your nose.
5.
To test fit: a) Cup both hands over the respirator being careful not to disturb position, and b) exhale sharply (a positive
pressure should be felt inside the respirator). If air leaks around edges, reposition the straps or adjust strap tension for
better fit. Please carefully follow these fitting instructions during each use to achieve proper fit.
DO NOT
enter a contaminated area if a proper fit cannot be obtained. See your supervisor for proper fitting respiratory
protection.
