3M 8835 Dust Mist Metal Fume Respirator User Manual

June 17, 2024
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3M 8835 Dust Mist Metal Fume Respirator

Specifications

  • Product Name: 3MTM 8835 Dust/Mist/Metal Fume Respirator
  • Standard: EN149:2001
  • Type: FFP3D
  • Maximum Use Concentrations: 20 x WEL for Particulates, 20 x WEL for Metal Fume
  • Approval: CE marked
  • *Workplace Exposure Limit

Strap Adjustment

  1. Thread the top elastic strap through the top buckles.
  2. Repeat step 1 for the bottom strap and buckles.
  3. Place the bottom elastic strap around the head just below the ears. Untwist the strap.
  4. Place the top elastic strap around the head, above the ears. Untwist the strap.
  5. Adjust the tension by pulling the tabs of each strap as shown.

Nosepiece Adjustment
Using both hands, mould the metal nosepiece comfortably to the shape of your nose. Avoid pinching the nosepiece using one hand as
it may result in less effective respirator performance.

Seal Fit-Check
Prior to wearing the respirator in the work area, perform a seal fit-check using the following steps:

  1. Cover the front of the respirator with both hands, being
    careful not to disturb the position of the buckles.

  2. Inhale sharply. A negative pressure should be felt inside the respirator.

  3. If any leakage is detected, adjust the position of the respirator and/or tension of the strap.

  4. Retest the seal and repeat the procedure until the respirator is properly sealed.

3M™ 8835 Dust/Mist/Metal

Fume Respirator

3M 8835 Dust/ Mist/Metal Fume Respirator

  • Standard: EN149:2001
  • Type: FFP3D
  • Maximum Use Concentrations:
  • 20 x WEL* for Particulates
  • 20 x WEL* for Metal Fume
  • Approval: CE marked
  • Workplace Exposure Limit

This respirator should not be used in oxygen-deficient environments, for escape purposes or by people with beards/ facial hair or in atmospheres where concentrations of contaminant may exceed that deemed Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)

  1. Thread top elastic strap through top buckles. Repeat for bottom strap and buckles. Place the bottom elastic strap around the head just below the ears. Untwist the strap.

  2. Place the top elastic strap around the head, above the ears. Untwist the strap.

  3. Adjust tension by pulling tabs of each strap, as shown.

  4. Using both hands, mould metal nosepiece comfortably to shape of nose. Pinching the nosepiece using one hand may result in less effective respirator performance.

  5. Strap tension may be decreased without removing respirator from the head by pushing out on the back of the buckles.

  6. The seal of respirator on the face should be fit-checked prior to wearing in the work area.

    • Cover the front of the respirator with both hands, being careful not to disturb the position of respirator.
    • Inhale sharply. A negative pressure should be felt inside respirator. If any leakage is detected, adjust position of respirator and/or tension of strap. Retest the seal. Repeat the procedure until the respirator is sealed properly.

If you cannot achieve a proper fit do not enter contaminated area. See your supervisor.

3M Health & Safety Helpline Telephone: 0870 60 800 60 For callers within the Republic of Ireland: 1 800 320 500 www.3M.com/uk/ohes

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