3M Ultimate FX FF-401 User Instructions

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Ultimate FX Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator
User Instructions for 3M™ Ultimate FX Full Facepiece FF-401, Small, 3M™ Ultimate FX Full Facepiece FF-402, Medium,
3M™ Ultimate FX Full Facepiece FF-403, Large
IMPORTANT: Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these instructions for
reference.
This respirator has dual approval as a United States (US) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) full facepiece respirator and as Brazil Ministry of Labor full face piece respirator.
Standard specifi c information is provided where applicable. All other information is common to both standards.
This respirator helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in
sickness or death. For proper use, see your supervisor, or User Instructions or call 3M in U.S.A.
FOREWARD
These User Instructions provide information about facepiece use only. Important information is provided in the User
Instructions with each of the air fi ltration systems that are used with 3M™ Full Facepiece FF-401, FF-402 and FF-403.
Read all User Instructions and warnings before using. Keep these User Instructions for reference. If you have questions
regarding these products contact 3M Technical Service.
Intended Use
The 3M™ Ultimate FX Full Facepiece FF-400 Series Respirators (FF-401, FF-402 and FF-403) are designed to help
provide respiratory protection against certain airborne contaminants when used in accordance with all use instructions
and limitations and applicable safety and health regulations. All FF-400 series facepieces meet the impact requirements
of the ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard, high impact level, for limited face and eye protection.
Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain contaminants by
reducing airborne concentrations below the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL). It is essential to
follow all instructions and government regulations on the use of this product, including wearing
the complete respirator system during all times of exposure in order for the product to help protect
the wearer. Misuse of respirators may result in overexposure to contaminants and lead to
sickness or death. For proper use, see supervisor, refer to the product User Instructions or contact
3M Technical Service.
List of Warnings and Cautions within these User Instructions
Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, expose you to contaminants
above the OEL, and may result in sickness or death.
• To help maintain a good seal between the face and the faceseal, the respirator faceseal must
be clear of obstructions at all times. Do not use with beards or facial hair that prevent direct
contact between the face and the respirator faceseal. Do not use with corrective eyeglasses. If
corrective eyeglasses are required, a 3M™ Spectacle Kit must be used inside the respirator.
• Do not clean respirator with solvents. Cleaning with solvents may degrade some respirator
components and reduce respirator effectiveness.
• Inspect all respirator components before each use to ensure proper operating condition.
• Do not alter, misuse, or abuse this respirator.
W WARNING
W WARNING
W WARNING
Failure to properly dispose of spent cartridges, fi lters, or respirators contaminated by hazardous materials can result in
personal exposures as well as environmental harm. Handling, transportation and disposal of spent cartridges, fi lters,
or respirators must comply with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations for Negative Pressure Usage
The following restrictions may apply. See NIOSH Approval Label. If you are using the FF-400 series facepiece as part of
a Supplied Air Respirator configuration, refer to the User Instructions that accompanies your air control device for
information on NIOSH 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.
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 fi lters.
M - All approved respirators shall be selected, fi tted, 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 confi guration as specifi ed 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 specifi c 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 without manipulation. 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 fi rst. Mercury vapor has no odor.
Respirator Program Management
Occupational use of respirators must be in compliance with applicable health and safety standards. By law U.S.
employers must establish a written respiratory protection program meeting the requirements of the OSHA Respiratory
Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and any applicable OSHA substance specifi c standards. In Canada, CSA standard
Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate. In Brazil, follow the
Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor.
For additional information on this standard contact OSHA. Consult an industrial hygienist or call 3M Technical Service
with questions concerning applicability of these products to your job requirements.
Table 1: Major Sections of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134
Section Description
A Permissible Practice
B Defi nitions
C Respiratory Protection Devices
D Selection of Respirators
E Medical Evaluations
F Fit Testing
G Use of Respirators
H Maintenance and Care of Respirators
I Breathing Air Quality and Use
J Identifi cation of Cartridges, Filters, and Canisters
K Training and Information
L Program Evaluation
M Recordkeeping
Assigned Protection Factors
Table 2: Assigned Protection Factors
Type of Respirator
Full Facepiece Negative Pressure Air Purifying Respirator
Full Facepiece Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) Continuous Flow
1 The respirator wearer must be fi t tested using a quantitative fi t test method in order to use an assigned protection
factor greater than 10 when used as a negative pressure air purifying reespirator.
In Brazil, according to the Respiratory Protection Program of the Ministry of Labor, do not use full face piece respirator
when concentrations of contaminants are greater than 100 times the permissible exposure limit in air-purifying mode.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
Inspect the package contents for shipping damage and ensure all components are present (Refer to Fig. 27). The product
should be inspected before each use following the procedures in the Inspection section of this User Instruction.
CAUTION
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