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These fitting instructions must be followed each time a three-panel filtering facepiece respirator is worn.
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.
1. Prepare to Use Respirator
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.
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.
2. Place Respirator on Face
3. Adjust the Metal
Nosepiece
4. Check Respirator-to-Face Seal
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.
Place fingertips from both hands
at the top of your nose and mold
the nosepiece around your nose
to achieve a secure seal.
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.
Wear It Right: Putting on Your Respirator
NOTE: This sheet supplements, but does not replace, User Instructions. Always read and follow User Instructions.
