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hand, creating an opening for the head. Pull the respirator assembly down over the head and face through the opening.
Place the nose in the nose cup and chin in the chin cup area then press the facepiece firmly and evenly against the face
(Fig. 9).
3. Fully loosen all six headstraps.
NOTE: Repeat the sequence of steps 4-6 twice, once to snug the straps and take up slack and a second time to secure and
seal the respirator facepiece to the face.
4. Tighten the bottom straps one at a time. Be careful to tighten both sides equally (Fig. 10).
5. Tighten the middle straps one at a time. Be careful to tighten both sides equally.
6. Tighten the top straps one at a time. Be careful to tighten both sides equally.
7. Recheck all straps to ensure that they are tight and evenly tensioned so that the head harness is centered on the back of
your head. Ensure that the straps and tabs lay flat against your head.
If you cannot achieve a proper fit, DO NOT entered the contaminated area. See your supervisor.
If possible, have a partner verify that you have donned your respirator properly. Perform a user seal check as described in
these User Instructions.
Initial Selection of Small, Medium or Large Facepieces
More than one facepiece size may need to be donned before you determine the best size for your face. After donning verify
the following.
1. Nothing (e.g. hair, jewelry, etc.) comes between the face and the sealing surface of the respirator. Facial hair or
sideburns may have to be trimmed.
2. Bottom straps and middle straps do not cut into ears.
3. Eyes are looking between center and top 1/3 of the lens.
4. Respirator does not press so tightly against face that eyes are partly closed.
5. Bottom of the mask assembly does not cut into throat.
6. No visible gaps between the face seal and the face.
7. Skin in front of ear is not wrinkled.
8. Nose cup does not obscure vision.
9. Ensure that other safety equipment does not interfere with buckles or fit of respirator.
If any of these criteria are not met, it is possible that the respirator may not fit you adequately. Selecting a different size
facepiece may provide you with a more adequate fit. More than one facepiece size may need to be donned before you
determine the best size for your face. A fit test can confirm adequate fit. If you have further questions, see your supervisor.
User Seal Check
Always check the seal of the respirator on your face before entering a contaminated area. The positive pressure seal check is
the only method for verification of a good seal for all cartridge and filter configurations for the FF-800 Series.
Positive Pressure User Seal Check
1. Lightly press the seal check button until you feel resistance. Hold the button in this position and exhale (Fig. 11). If
facepiece bulges slightly with no leaks detected between your face and the facepiece, a proper seal has been obtained.
2. If faceseal leakage is detected, reposition the respirator on your face and/or readjust the tension of the straps to
eliminate the leakage and recheck seal. Care must be taken when performing the positive pressure seal check not to
exhale too hard. The aim is to check the seal, not disturb the seal between the mask and the face.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter the contaminated area. See your supervisor. Before
assigning any respirator to be worn in a contaminated area, a qualitative or quantitative fit test MUST be performed
per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, CSA Standard Z94.4 or Brazil Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor.
RESPIRATOR REMOVAL
1. Fully loosen all six head straps by lifting up on buckles.
2. Remove respirator by pulling straps over head.
FIT TESTING
The effectiveness of a respirator will be reduced if it is not fitted properly. Therefore, either qualitative or quantitative
fit testing must be conducted prior to the respirator being used. Fit testing is a U.S. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), a Canadian CSA and a Brazilian BMOL requirement. Respirators should be fit tested while
wearing any personal protective equipment (PPE) the wearer may use in their work environment that may affect the fit of
the respirator (e.g. hoods, hardhats, hearing protectors, etc.). For further information concerning fit testing, contact 3M
Technical Service.
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