Respiratory protection is only effective if it is
correctly selected, fitted and worn throughout the time
when the wearer is exposed to hazards.
3M offers advice on the selection of products and
training in the correct fitting and usage.
For help with selecting the most appropriate forms of
PPE and relevant health and Safety legislation,
or for more detailed product information,
please contact the
Afrox Customer Service Centre on
0860 020202
11/2002 CH 26
8822 Respirator
Fitting Instructions
Note - do not use with beards or other facial
hair that may inhibit contact between the face
and the edge of the respirator.
1. Cup the respirator in
your hand with the
nosepiece at your
fingertips allowing the
headbands to hang freely
below your hand.
2. Position the respirator
under your chin with the
nosepiece up.
3. Pull the top strap over
your head resting it high at
the top back of your head.
Pull the bottom strap over
your head and position it
around the neck below the
ears.
4. Place the fingertips of
both hands at the top of
the metal nosepiece.
Mould the nosepiece to
the shape of your nose by
pushing inward while
moving your fingertips
down both sides of the
nosepiece. Pinching the
nosepiece using one hand
may result in less
effective respirator
performance.
5. The seal of the respirator
on the face should be
fit-checked prior to wearing
in the work area.
a) Cover the front of the
respirator with both hands,
being careful not to disturb
the position of respirator.
b) Inhale sharply.
A negative pressure should
be felt inside the respirator.
If any leakage is detected,
adjust position of respirator
and/ or tension of strap.
Retest the seal. Repeat
the procedure until the
respirator is sealed properly.
