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Fig. 10 Fig. 11
3M™ 6000 Series Cartridges (Side-Mounted)
1. Place palms of hands to cover face of cartridge or open area of 3M™ 501 Filter Retainer and inhale
gently. If you feel facepiece collapse slightly and pull closer to your face with no leaks between the face
and facepiece, a proper seal has been obtained. (Fig. 10)
2. If faceseal air leakage is detected, reposition respirator on face and/or readjust tension of straps to
eliminate leakage. If you cannot achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter the contaminated area. See your
supervisor.
Note: Use of 3M 501 filter retainer may aid respirator wearer in conducting a negative pressure seal check.
3M™ 2000 Series Filters (Side-Mounted)
1. Place your thumbs onto the center portion of the filters, restricting airflow through filters and inhale
gently. If you feel facepiece collapse slightly and pull closer to your face with no leaks between the face
and facepiece, a proper seal has been obtained. (Fig. 11)
2. If faceseal air leakage is detected, reposition respirator on face and/or readjust tension of straps to
eliminate the leakage. If you cannot achieve a proper seal, DO NOT enter the contaminated area. See
your supervisor.
3M™ Dual Airline
User must follow User Instructions for Dual Airline Supplied Air Respirators.
3M™ Air Control Devices – Continuous Flow
User must follow User Instructions provided with approved Air Regulating Valve Assemblies.