Use Limitations; Time Use Limitations; Niosh Cautions And Limitations - 3M 6700 User Instructions

In Brazil, breathing air systems must be supplied with air which meets ANSI Z86.1-1989/CGA G-7.1, Grade D breathing air.

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 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 PEL in supplied air or powered air purifying modes, 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 face seal of the respirator.
In Brazil, according to the Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor, do not use when concentrations of contaminants are greater than
100 times the permissible exposure limit in air-purifying mode.

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 Limitations (See filter User Instructions).
3. Replace cartridges in accordance with an established change schedule or earlier if smell, taste or irritation from contaminants is detected.

NIOSH Cautions and Limitations

The following restrictions may apply. See NIOSH Approval Label.
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.
D - Air-line respirators can be used only when the respirators are supplied with respirable air meeting the requirements of CGA G-7.1 Grade D or
higher quality.
E - Use only the pressure ranges and hose lengths specified in the User's Instructions.
F - Do not use powered air-purifying respirators if airflow is less than four cfm (115 lpm) for tight fitting facepieces or six cfm (170 lpm) for hoods and/or
helmets.
G - If airflow is cut off, switch to filter and/or cartridge or canister and immediately exit to clean air.
H - Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges and canisters are replaced before breakthrough
occurs.
J - Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
L - Follow the manufacturer's User's Instructions for changing cartridges, canister and/or filters.
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.
S - Special or critical User's Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to User's Instructions before donning.
S - Special or Critical User's Instructions
3M™ Organic Vapor Service Life Indicator Cartridges (6001i and 60921i) and Mercury Vapor Cartridges (6009S and 60929S) are equipped with a
passive 3M™ End of Service Life Indicator (ESLI). The indicator must be readily seen when wearing the respirator. If you cannot readily see the ESLI,
use a mirror to observe the ESLI, rely on a co-worker who can see the ESLI, or go to a clean area, remove the respirator and view the ESLI. Do not rely
solely on the organic vapor ESLI unless your employer has determined that it is appropriate for your workplace. See 6001i or 60921i User Instructions
for more information, including Special Instructions regarding the ESLI. The mercury vapor cartridges must be discarded when the ESLI changes to
the discard color found on the mercury vapor cartridge label; or within 30 days of opening packaging; or when ESLI becomes dirty or damaged; or
when odors of vapors or gases become noticeable; or according to chlorine service life, whichever occurs first. Mercury vapor has no odor.
To assemble 3M™ Dual Airline Combination Breathing Tubes with 3M™ Cartridges/Filters, the facepiece inhalation valves must be removed.
If the facepiece is to be used in air-purifying mode (without using the 3M™ Breathing Tubes SA-1600 or SA-2600), the inhalation valves must be
replaced in the facepiece before use.
Use of the 3M™ Nose Cup Assembly 6894 with the 3M™ Full Facepieces 6000 Series must be in accordance with the NIOSH approval for the
system being used.
– Nose cup is not to be used with the 3M™ Powerflow™ Face-Mounted PAPR.
– Nose cup use is optional with 3M™ GVP and Breathe Easy™ Belt-Mounted PAPR systems.
– Nose cup must be used for all other 6000 facepiece applications.
Refer to the specific 3M product User Instructions for more information.
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