3M FR-M40 Respiratory Product User Manual


 
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Do Not Use For
Atmospheres with less than 19.5% oxygen, concentrations of contaminants which are immediately
dangerous to life or health, are unknown or when concentrations exceed the use limitations for the
cartridge/filter and facepiece specified in OSHA standards or applicable government regulations,
whichever is lower or exposure to industrial chemicals not included in the NIOSH approval.
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. The airborne contaminants which can be dangerous to your health include those that are so small you
cannot see them.
3. Before use, the wearer must first be trained by the employer in proper respirator use in accordance
with applicable safety and health standards.
4. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 29 CFR 1910.134 and the
Canadian CSA Standard Z94.4 require a written respirator program and also require that the wearer
be fit tested before use.
5. Leave contaminated area immediately and contact supervisor if you smell or taste contaminants or if
dizziness, irritation, or other distress occurs.
Use Limitations
1. Do not use this respirator when the concentration of contaminants is unknown or immediately
dangerous to life or health (IDLH).
2. Do not use when concentrations exceed 10 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) when
qualitatively fit tested or 50 times the PEL when quantitatively fit tested, or according to specific OSHA
standards or applicable government regulations, whichever is lower.
3. This respirator does not supply oxygen when used in the air-purifying mode. Do not use in
atmospheres containing less then 19.5% oxygen.
4. Do not alter, abuse or misuse this respirator.
5. 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.
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.
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 as surgical masks.
S- Special or critical User’s Instructions and/or specific use limitations apply. Refer to User’s
Instructions before donning.