GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Intended Use
The 3M™ Half Facepiece Respirators 7500 Series are NIOSH approved and designed to help provide respiratory
protection against certain airborne contaminants when used in accordance with all use instructions and limitations
and applicable safety and health regulations.
This product contains no components made from natural rubber latex.
W
WARNING
This respirator helps protect against certain airborne contaminants.
Misuse may result in
sickness or death.
These
User Instructions
provide information about facepiece use only. Important information
is provided in the
User Instructions
with each of the air fi ltration/supplied air systems that are
NIOSH certifi ed to be used with the 3M™ Half Facepiece Respirator 7500 Series. Failure to follow
User Instructions
for the air fi ltration/supplied air systems being used
may result in sickness
or death.
When in supplied air mode, your employer must provide breathing air that meets at least the
requirements of the specifi cation for Grade D breathing air, as described in the Compressed Gas
Association Commodity Specifi cation G-7.1-1997 in the United States. In Canada, breathing
air systems must be supplied with air, which meets at least the requirements of CSA Standard
Z180.1.
Failure to do so may result in sickness or death.
In Brazil breathing air systems must be supplied with air, which meets ANSI Z86.1-1989/CGA G-7.1, Grade D
breathing air.
USE INSTRUCTIONS & LIMITATIONS
IMPORTANT
Before use the wearer must read and understand these
User Instructions
. Keep these
User Instructions
for reference.
Use For
Respiratory protection from certain airborne contaminants according to United States NIOSH approvals, OSHA
limitations, in Canada CSA standard Z94.4 requirements, applicable local government regulations and 3M
instructions. In Brazil follow the Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor.
Do Not Use For
Do not use for concentrations of contaminants which are immediately dangerous to life or health, are unknown or
when concentration exceeds 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) in air purifying mode, 50 times PEL in
supplied air mode or according to specifi c United States OSHA standards or applicable local government regulations,
whichever is lower.
Use Instructions
1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of this respirator and/or failure to wear this respirator
during all times of exposure can reduce respirator effectiveness and
may result in sickness or death.
2. Before occupational use of this respirator a written respiratory protection program must be implemented
meeting all the local government requirements. In the United States employers must comply with OSHA 29
CFR 1910.134 which includes medical evaluation, training, and fi t testing and applicable OSHA substance
specifi c standards. In Canada, follow the recommendations of CSA Z94.4 and/or requirements of the applicable
jurisdiction, as appropriate. In Brazil follow the Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor
requirements. When used in supplied air mode, your employer must supply breathing air that meets at least the
requirements of Grade D breathing air in Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specifi cations G-7.1-1997.
In Canada, breathing air systems must be supplied with air which meets at least the requirements of CSA
Standard Z180.1.
3. The airborne contaminants which can be dangerous to your health include those that are so small you may not
be able to see or smell them.
4. Leave contaminated area immediately and contact supervisor if you smell or taste contaminants or if dizziness,
irritation, or other distress occurs.
5. Store respirator away from contaminated areas when not in use.
6. Dispose of used product in accordance with applicable regulations.
In Brazil breathing air systems must be supplied with air, which meets ANSI Z86.1-1989/CGA G-7.1, Grade D
breathing air.
Use Limitations
1. This respirator does not supply oxygen when used in air-purifying mode. Do not use in atmospheres containing
less than 19.5% oxygen.
2. Do not use when concentrations of contaminants are immediately dangerous to life and health, are unknown
or when concentrations exceed 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) when used in air-purifying mode,
or according to specifi c United States OSHA standards or applicable local government regulations, whichever is
lower. When used as a straight, Type C, continuous fl ow supplied air respirator, the Assigned Protection Factor is
50 times the PEL or TLV guidelines for half facepiece respirators.
3. Do not alter, abuse or misuse this respirator.
4. Do not use with beards or other facial hair or other conditions that prevent a good seal between the face and
the faceseal of the respirator.
Time Use Limitations
1. If respirator becomes damaged, leave contaminated area immediately and repair or replace the respirator.
2. Replace fi lters in accordance with the fi lter Time Use Limitation (See fi lter
User Instructions
).
3. Replace cartridges in accordance with an established change schedule or earlier if smell, taste or irritation from
contaminants is detected.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations
The following restrictions may apply. See NIOSH approval label.
A - Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B - Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C - Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
D - Air-line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the
requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D or higher quality.
E - Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specifi ed in the
User’s Instructions
.
G - If airfl ow is cut off, switch to fi lter and/or cartridge or canister and immediately exit to clean air.
H - Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridge and
canisters are replaced before breakthrough occurs.
J - Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
K - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require gas-proof goggles to be worn with this
respirator when used against formaldehyde.
L - Follow the manufacturer’s
User’s Instructions
for changing cartridges, canister and/or fi lters.
M - All approved respirators shall be selected, fi tted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and
other applicable regulations.
N - Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the confi guration as specifi ed
by the manufacturer.
O - Refer to
User’s Instructions
, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these
respirators.
P - NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.
S - Special or critical
User’s Instructions
and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to
User’s Instructions
before
donning.
S – Special or Critical
User Instructions
3M™ Organic Vapor Service Life Indicator Cartridges (6001i and 60921i) and Mercury Vapor Cartridges (6009S
and 60929S) are equipped with a passive 3M™ End of Service Life Indicator (ESLI). The indicator must be readily
seen when wearing the respirator. If you cannot readily see the ESLI, use a mirror to observe the ESLI, rely on a
co-worker who can see the ESLI, or go to a clean area, remove the respirator and view the ESLI. Do not rely solely on
the organic vapor ESLI unless your employer has determined that it is appropriate for your workplace. See 6001i or
60921i
User Instructions
for more information, including
Special Instructions
regarding the ESLI. The mercury vapor
cartridges must be discarded when the ESLI changes to the discard color found on the mercury vapor cartridge
label; or within 30 days of opening packaging; or when ESLI becomes dirty or damaged; or when odors of vapors or
gases become noticeable; or according to chlorine service life, whichever occurs fi rst. Mercury vapor has no odor.
To assemble 3M™ Dual Airline Combination Breathing Tubes with 3M™ Cartridges/Filters, the facepiece inhalation
valves must be removed.
If the facepiece is to be used in air-purifying mode (without using the 3M™ Breathing Tubes SA-1600 or SA-2600),
the inhalation valves must be replaced in the facepiece before use.
Cartridge and Filter Selection and Approvals
Before using any of these products, the user must read the specifi c use for, use limitations and warning information
in the
User Instructions
and product packaging
Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by local regulatory agencies. Cartridges/fi lters are approved
as assemblies for use with 3M™ Half Facepiece 7500 Series. For NIOSH approval, refer to approval label.
LIST OF PRODUCTS
3M™ Half Facepiece 7500 Series Replacement Parts and Accessories
3M™ Half Facepiece 7500 Series
Number
****AAD
Description
7501
37081
Small
7502
37082
Medium
7503
37083
Large
**** AAD part numbers are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as PSD part numbers
Replacement Parts (Fig. 1A)
Number
****AAD
Description
A
7581
Head Harness Assembly
B
7582
Inhalation Valves
C
7586
Cartridge/Filter Holder
D
7583
Exhalation Valve
**** AAD part numbers are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as PSD part numbers
Accessories
Number
****AAD
Description
504
07065
Respirator Cleaning Wipes
601
Quantitative Fit Test Adapter
6880
37002
Bayonet Cap
**** AAD part numbers are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as PSD part numbers
CAUTION
Failure to properly dispose of spent cartridges, fi lters, or respirators contaminated by hazardous materials can
result in 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™ Cartridges 6000 Series
Number
****AAD
Description
NIOSH Approval for respiratory protection
against the following contaminants up to ten
times the permissible exposure limit (PEL).
6001
07046
Organic Vapor
Certain organic vapors
6001i
Organic Vapor with Service Life
Indicator
Certain organic vapors
6002
Acid Gas
Chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and sulfur dioxide or
chlorine dioxide or hydrogen sulfi de
6003
07047
Organic Vapor/Acid Gas
Certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride,
and sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulfi de or hydrogen
fl uoride
6004
Ammonia/Methylamine
Ammonia and methylamine
6005
Formaldehyde/Organic vapor
Formaldehyde and certain organic vapors
1
6006
Multi-Gas/Vapor
Certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride,
chlorine dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfi de,
ammonia/methylamine, formaldehyde or hydrogen
fl uoride
1
3
Half Facepiece Respirator 7500 Series
User Instructions
for 3M™ Half Facepieces Silicone, Small 7501 (37081), Silicone, Medium 7502 (37082), Silicone,
Large 7503 (37083)
*
Important: Keep these
User Instructions
for reference.
* 37077, 37078, 37079, 37081, 37082, 37083 are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as 3M™ Half Facepiece
Silicone, Small 7501, Silicone, Medium 7502, Silicone, Large 7503.
These instructions also apply to the 3M™ Half Facepiece Silicone, Small 37077, Medium 37078 and Large 37079.*
This respirator has dual approval as a United States (US) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) half facepiece respirator and as Brazil Ministry of Labor half mask respirator.
Standard specifi c information is provided where applicable. All other information is common to both standards.
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