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Storage and Transportation
The 3M™ 8710, 8210, 8812 and 8822 Particulate Respirators
have a shelf life of 3 years. End of shelf life is marked on the
product packaging. Before initial use, always check that the
product is within the stated shelf life (use by date). Product
should be stored in clean, dry conditions within the temperature
range: – 20°C to + 25°C with a maximum relative humidity of
<80%. When storing or transporting this product use original
packaging provided.
Disposal
Contaminated products should be disposed as hazardous waste
in accordance with local regulations.
Fitting Instructions
8710 and 8210 only
See Figure 1.
1.
2
and
. Pre-stretch around entire length of each strap by
pulling at 3cm intervals between both hands.
3.
Cup respirator in one hand with nosepiece at fi ngertips, allow
headbands to hang freely below hand.
4.
Hold respirator under chin, with nosepiece up.
5.
Locate the upper strap across the crown of the head and the
lower strap below the ears.
6.
Straps must not be twisted.
7.
Using both hands, mould noseclip to the shape of the lower
part of the nose to ensure a close fi t and good seal. Pinching
the noseclip using only one hand may result in less eff ective
respirator performance.
8.
The seal of the respirator on the face should be fi t-checked
before entering the workplace.
Figure 1
8812 and 8822 only
See Figure 2.
1.
Cup respirator in one hand with nosepiece at fi ngertips, allow
headbands to hang freely below hand.
2.
Hold respirator under chin, with nosepiece up.
3.
Locate the upper strap across the crown of the head and the
lower strap below the ears.
4.
Straps must not be twisted.
5.
Using both hands, mould noseclip to the shape of the lower
part of the nose to ensure a close fi t and good seal. Pinching
the noseclip using only one hand may result in less eff ective
respirator performance.
6.
The seal of the respirator on the face should be fi t-checked
before entering the workplace.
Figure 2
Fit Check
1.
Cover the front of the respirator with both hands being careful
not to disturb the fi t of the respirator.
2.
(a) UNVALVED respirator - EXHALE sharply;
(b) VALVED respirator - INHALE sharply.
3.
If air leaks around the nose, re-adjust the noseclip to
eliminate leakage. Repeat the above fi t check.
4.
If air leaks at the respirator edges, work the straps back
along the sides of the head to eliminate leakage. Repeat the
above fi t check.
If you CANNOT achieve a proper fi t DO NOT enter the hazardous
area. See your supervisor .
Users should be fi t tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1715.
For information regarding fi t testing procedures, please contact 3M.
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