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USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Important
Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these instructions for
reference.
Use For
Respiratory protection from certain airborne contaminants according to NIOSH approvals, OSHA
limitations, in Canada CSA standard Z94.4 requirements, other applicable regulations and 3M
instructions.
Do Not Use For
Concentrations of contaminants which are immediately dangerous to life or health, are unknown
or when concentrations exceed 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) in air-purifying mode when
qualitatively fit tested, 50 times the PEL in air-purifying mode when quantitatively fit tested, 1000 times the
PEL in powered air-purifying or supplied air mode, or according to specific OSHA standards or applicable
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 using this respirator, a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all
the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 such as medical evaluation, training and fit testing and
applicable OSHA substance specific standards. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements must
be met.
3.
The airborne contaminants which can be dangerous to your health include those that are so small you
cannot see 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.
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) in air-
purifying mode when qualitatively fit tested, 50 times the PEL in air-purifying mode when
quantitatively fit tested, 1000 times the PEL in powered air-purifying or supplied air mode, or
according to specific OSHA standards or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower.
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 the contaminated area immediately and repair or replace the
respirator.
2.
Replace filters in accordance with the filter Time Use Limitation.
