3M 7185, 8511, 8211 manual Fitting Instructions, Removal Instructions

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Fitting Instructions

Must be followed each time respirator is worn.

1.Cup the respirator in your hand, with the nosepiece at your fingertips, allowing the headbands to hang freely below your hand (Fig. 1).

2.Position the respirator under your chin with the nosepiece up. 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 (Fig. 2).

3. Place your fingertips from both hands at the top of the metal 4.	Perform a User Seal Check prior to each wearing. To check
nosepiece. Using two hands, mold the nose area to the	the respirator-to-face seal, place both hands completely over
shape of your nose by pushing inward while moving your	the respirator and inhale sharply. Be careful not to disturb
fingertips down both sides of the nosepiece (Fig. 3).	the position of the respirator. A negative pressure should be

WPinching the nosepiece using one hand may result feltin inside the respirator. If air leaks around nose, readjust the

improper fit and less effective respirator performance. Use	nosepiece as described in step 3. If air leaks at the respirator
two hands.	edges, work the straps back along the sides of your head.
	If you CANNOT achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter the
	contaminated area. See your supervisor.

Removal Instructions

See step 2 of Fitting Instructions and cup respirator in hand to maintain position on face. Pull bottom strap over head. Still holding respirator in position, pull top strap over head and remove respirator.

NIOSH Approved: N95

At least 95% filtration efficiency against solid and liquid aerosols that do not contain oil.

3M

St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

1-800-243-4630

8511 Series Respirators

THESE RESPIRATORS ARE APPROVED ONLY IN THE FOLLOWING CONFIGURATIONS:

		RESPIRATOR COMPONENTS
		FILTERING FACEPIECE
	PROTECTION1					CAUTIONS AND
TC-		8211	8511	8515	8516	LIMITATIONS2
84A-1299	N95	X	X	X	X	ABCJMNOP

1. PROTECTION

N95 - Particulate Filter (95% filter efficiency level) effective against particulate aerosols free of oil; time use restrictions may apply.

2. CAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

A - Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen. B - Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.

C - Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards. J - Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.

M - All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA and other applicable regulations.

N - Never substitute, modify, add, or omit parts. Use only exact replacement parts in the configuration as specified by the manufacturer.

O - Refer to User's Instructions, and/or maintenance manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators.

P - NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks.

Rev. D: 03-27-08

This respirator contains no components made from natural rubber latex.