3M
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Personal Safety Division | 3M
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Particulate Respirators 8825+ and 8835+
Version: 1
This version is the sole document applicable to the product(s) since its date of publication
Warnings and Use Limitations
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Always be sure that the complete product is:
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Suitable for the application;
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Fitted correctly;
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Worn during all periods of exposure;
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Replaced when necessary.
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Proper selection, training, use and appropriate
maintenance are essential in order for the product to help
protect the wearer from certain airborne contaminants.
Failure to follow all instructions on the use of these
respiratory protection products and/or failure to properly
wear the complete product during all periods of exposure
may adversely affect the wearer’s health, lead to severe or
life threatening illness or permanent disability.
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For suitability and proper use follow local regulations,
refer to all information supplied or contact a safety
professional/3M representative.
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Before use, the wearer must be trained in use of the
complete product in accordance with applicable Health and
Safety standards/guidance.
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These products do not contain components made from
natural rubber latex.
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These products do not protect against gases/vapours.
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Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5%
oxygen. (3M definition. Individual countries may apply their
own limits on oxygen deficiency. Seek advice if in doubt).
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Do not use for respiratory protection against atmospheric
contaminants/concentrations which are unknown or
immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH).
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Do not use with beards or other facial hair that may
inhibit contact between the face and the product thus
preventing a good seal.
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Leave the contaminated area immediately if:
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Breathing becomes difficult.
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Dizziness or other distress occurs.
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For single shift use or reusable devices: Discard and replace
the respirator if it becomes damaged, breathing resistance
becomes excessive or at the end of the shift*.
*The respirators are re-usable and can be cleaned and used
for more than one shift.
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Never alter, modify or repair this device.
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Before initial use, always check that the product is within
the stated shelf life (use by date).
Fitting Instructions
See Figure 1.
Before fitting device, ensure hands are clean.
All respirator components should be inspected for damage
prior to each use.
1. Thread top elastic strap through top buckles. Repeat for
bottom strap and buckles.
2. Hold respirator under chin, with nosepiece up.
3. Locate the upper strap across the crown of the head and
the lower strap below the ears. Straps must not be twisted.
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4A. Adjust tension: Increase - pull evenly on both ends of the
top/bottom straps.
4B. Adjust tension: Decrease - without removing respirator,
push out on the back of the buckles.
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5A. Ensure face seal is properly formed around the nose.
5B. The face seal must not be folded in.
6. The seal of the respirator on the face should be fit-
checked before entering the workplace.
Fit Check
1. Cover the front of the respirator with both hands being
careful not to disturb the fit of the respirator.
2. VALVED respirator - INHALE sharply.
3. If the air leaks around the nosepiece, re-adjust the
respirator and face seal upon the face to eliminate leakage.
Repeat the fit check.
4. If air leaks at the respirator edges, adjust the tension of the
straps to eliminate the leakage. Repeat the above fit check.
If you CANNOT achieve a proper fit DO NOT enter the
hazardous area.
See your supervisor.
Users should be fit tested in accordance with national
requirements. For information regarding fit testing
procedures, please contact 3M.
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4A
4B
5A
5B
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Figure 1
