Use Instructions; Use Limitations; Time Use Limitations - 3M 6000 Series User Instructions

USE INSTRUCTIONS & LIMITATIONS
Important
Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these User Instructions for
reference.
Use For
Respiratory protection from certain airborne contaminants according to NIOSH approvals, OSHA limitations,
in Canada CSA standard Z94.4 requirements, other applicable regulations and 3M instructions.
Do Not Use For
Concentrations of contaminants which are immediately dangerous to life or health, are unknown or when
concentration exceeds 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) in air purifying mode, 50 times PEL in
supplied air mode or according to specific OSHA standards or applicable government regulations, whichever
is lower.

Use Instructions

1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of this respirator and/or failure to wear this
respirator during all times of exposure can reduce respirator effectiveness and may result in sickness or
death.
2. Before occupational use of this respirator a written respiratory protection program must be implemented
meeting all the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 such as training, medical evaluation, and fit
testing and applicable OSHA substance specific standards. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements
must be met. When used in supplied air mode, your employer must supply breathing air that meets at
least the requirements of Grade D breathing air in Compressed Gas Association Commodity
Specifications G-7.1-1997. In Canada, breathing air systems must be supplied with air which meets at
least the requirements of CSA Standard Z180.1.
3. The airborne contaminants which can be dangerous to your health include those that are so small you may
not be able to see or smell them.
4. Leave contaminated area immediately and contact supervisor if you smell or taste contaminants or if
dizziness, irritation, or other distress occurs.
5. Store respirator away from contaminated areas when not in use.
6. Dispose of used product in accordance with applicable regulations.

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) when used in air-
purifying mode, or according to specific OSHA standards or applicable government regulations,
whichever is lower. When used as a straight, Type C, continuous flow supplied air respirator, the
Assigned Protection Factor is 50 times the PEL or TLV guidelines for half facepiece respirators.
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 faceseal of the respirator.

Time Use Limitations

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