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Time Use Limitation
If respirator becomes damaged, soiled or breathing becomes difficult, leave the contaminated area immediately and replace
the respirator.
Fitting Instructions
Must be followed each time respirator is worn.
1)
Remove respirator from packaging and hold with straps facing upward (1a). Place bottom strap under center flaps next
to
WARNING
statement as shown (1b).
2)
Fully open top and bottom panels, bending nosepiece around thumb at center of foam. Straps should separate when
panels are opened. Make certain bottom panel is unfolded and completely opened.
3)
Place respirator on your face so that the foam rests on your nose and the bottom panel is open under chin. Hold the
bottom panel securely under your chin. Pull the top strap over your head and position it high on the back of the head
(3a). Then pull the bottom strap over your head and position it around the neck and below the ears (3b). Adjust for a
comfortable fit by pulling top panel toward the bridge of the nose and bottom panel under chin.
4)
Place your fingertips from both hands at the top of the metal nosepiece. Using two hands, mold the nose area to the
shape of your nose by pushing inward while moving your fingertips down both sides of the nosepiece.
NOTE:
Pinching
the nosepiece using one hand may result in improper fit and less effective respirator performance. Use two hands.
5)
Perform a User Seal Check prior to each wearing. To check the respirator-to-face seal, cover the middle panel with one
or both hands. For the 9205+ and 9210+ respirator, inhale and exhale sharply. For the 9211+ respirator, inhale sharply.
Be careful not to disturb the position of the respirator. If air leaks around the nose, readjust the nosepiece as described
in step 4. If air leaks around respirator edges, adjust panels and straps.
If you CANNOT achieve a proper fit, DO NOT
enter the contaminated area. See your supervisor
.
Removal Instructions
Cup respirator in hand to maintain position on face and pull bottom strap over head. Still holding the respirator in position, pull
top strap over head and remove respirator.
NIOSH Approved: N95
At least 95% filtration efficiency against solid and liquid aerosols that do not contain oil.
Occupational/Workplace Use: 3M™
9205+ and 9210+
N95 User Instructions
