3M
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Personal Safety Division
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3M
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Aura
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Particulate Respirators 9300+Gen3 Series
Storage and transportation
3M
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Aura
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Particulate Respirators 9300+Gen3 Series have
a shelf life of 5 years from date of manufacture. End of shelf
life is marked on the product packaging and upon the product.
Before initial use, always check that the product is within the
stated shelf life (use by date).
Product should be stored in clean, dry conditions within the
temperature range: – 20°C to + 25°C with a maximum relative
humidity of <80%. When storing or transporting the respirator,
remove bend in noseclip, align top and bottom panels together
before pushing the top panel flat. Store respirator in original
packaging provided.
Warnings and use limitations
Always be sure that the complete product is:
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Suitable for the application;
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Fitted correctly;
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Worn during all periods of exposure;
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Replaced when necessary.
Proper selection, training, use and appropriate maintenance
are essential in order for the product to help protect the
wearer from certain airborne contaminants. Failure to follow
all instructions on the use of these respiratory protection
products and/or failure to properly wear the complete
product during all periods of exposure may adversely affect
the wearer’s health, lead to severe or life threatening illness
or permanent disability.
For suitability and proper use follow local regulations,
refer to all information supplied or contact a safety
professional/3M representative.
Before use, the wearer must be trained in use of the complete
product in accordance with applicable Health and Safety
standards/guidance.
These products do not contain components made from
natural rubber latex.
These products do not protect against gases/vapours.
Do not use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen.
(3M definition. Individual countries may apply their own limits
on oxygen deficiency. Seek advice if in doubt).
Do not use for respiratory protection against atmospheric
contaminants/concentrations which are unknown
or immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH).
Do not use with beards or other facial hair that may inhibit
contact between the face and the product thus preventing
a good seal.
Leave the contaminated area immediately if:
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Breathing becomes difficult.
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Dizziness or other distress occurs.
Discard and replace the respirator if it becomes damaged,
breathing resistance becomes excessive or at the end
of the shift.
Do not clean, alter, modify or repair this device.
In case of intended use in explosive atmospheres, contact 3M.
Before initial use, always check that the product is within the
stated shelf life (use by date).
Fitting instructions
See Figure 1.
Before fitting device, ensure hands are clean.
All respirator components should be inspected for damage
prior to each use.
1. With reverse side up and using tabs, separate top
and bottom panels.
2. Pull chin and nose panel tabs until the noseclip bends
so that the respirator forms a cup shape. Ensure both
panels are fully unfolded.
3. Whilst still holding the tabs, hold the respirator with
open side towards face and bring respirator to face.
4a. VALVED respirator – With one hand, hold the sides
of the valve to hold respirator position on face.
4b. UNVALVED respirator – Cup respirator in one hand
with open side towards face.
5. With other hand, take each strap in turn and pull each
strap over your head.
6. Locate the upper strap across the crown of the head
and the lower strap below the ears. Straps must not
be twisted. Adjust top and bottom panels, using tabs,
for a comfortable fit. Ensure that panels are not folded
and that tabs are folded flat.
7. Using both hands, mould noseclip to the shape of the
nose to ensure a close fit and good seal. Pinching the
noseclip using only one hand may result in less effective
respirator performance.
8. The seal of the respirator on the face should
be fit-checked before entering the workplace.
Figure 1
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