1. Prepare to Use Respirator
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Remove the respirator from its packaging and hold with straps facing upward.
Place the bottom strap under the center flaps next to the “WARNING” statement.
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Fully open the top and bottom panels, bending the nosepiece around your thumb at center of the foam. Straps should separate when
panels are opened. Make certain the bottom panel is unfolded and completely opened.
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Inspect respirator for holes, tears, or other damage to surface, straps, metal nose strip, and nose foam. Get a new respirator if
damaged.
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If you wear glasses, read steps 2 through 4, then remove glasses before putting on the respirator.
2. Place Respirator on Face
Place the respirator on your face so that the foam rests on your
nose and the bottom panel is securely under your chin.
Pull the top strap over your head and position it high on the back
of the head.
Then, pull the bottom strap over your head and position it around your neck and below your ears. Adjust for a
comfortable fit by pulling the top panel toward the bridge of your nose and positioning the bottom panel
under your chin.
3. Adjust the Metal Nose Strip
Place fingertips from both hands at the top of your nose and mold the nosepiece around your nose to achieve
a secure seal.
The respirator may not fit as well if you pinch the metal nose strip using one hand. Use two
hands.
4. Check the Respirator-to-Face Seal
Remember: Putting the respirator on correctly means more of the air you breathe goes through the
respirator filter.
For non-valved respirators:
Place one or both hands completely over the middle panel. Inhale and exhale
sharply. If air leaks around your nose, readjust the nosepiece. If air leaks between the face and faceseal of the
respirator, reposition it by adjusting the panels and straps. If you cannot achieve a proper seal, do not enter the
contaminated area. See your supervisor.
For valved respirators:
Place one or both hands completely over the middle panel and inhale sharply. If air leaks
around
your nose, readjust the nosepiece. If air leaks between the face and faceseal of the respirator,
reposition it by adjusting the panels and straps. If
you cannot achieve a proper seal, do not enter the
contaminated area. See your supervisor.
WARNING
!
Filtering facepiece particulate respirators are intended to help reduce breathing in airborne particles such as dust. If you do not
follow all instructions and limitations on the use of this respirator and/or do not wear this respirator during all times of exposure to
the particles, the respirator may not be as effective. The respirator cannot stop the breathing in of all particles in the air and does
not eliminate the risk of symptoms or sickness. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For correct use of this respirator, consult
the supervisor and User Instructions, or call 3M at 1-800-247-3941.
Personal Safety Division
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Putting on Your Respirator
