3M 4000 Series User Manual

Use Limitation
Thisrespiratordoesnotsupplyoxygen.Donotusein
atmospherescontaininglessthan19.5%*oxygen.
1. Donotuseforrespiratoryprotectionagainstatmospheric
contaminants that have poor warning properties or are
unknownorimmediatelydangeroustolifeandhealth(IDLH)
or against contaminants which generate high heats of reaction
with chemical filters.
2. Donotmisuse,alter,modifyorrepairthisproduct.
3. Donotusewithbeardsorotherfacialhairthatpreventdirect
contact between face and edge of the respirator.
4. Donotusewithunknownconcentrationsofcontaminants.
5. Donotuseforescapepurposes.
6. Leavetheworkareaimmediatelyandchecktheintegrityof
the respirator and replace face mask if:
- Damagehasoccurredorisapparent.
- Breathingbecomesdicultorincreasedbreathing
resistance occurs.
- Dizzinessorotherdistressoccurs.
- You taste or smell the contaminant or an irritation occurs.
7. Storethisdeviceinasealedcontainerawayfrom
contaminated areas when not in use.
8. Usestrictlyinaccordancewithrespiratorandlteruser
instruction leaflet.
9. Incaseofintendeduseinexplosiveatmospheres,contact3M
technical service.
*3Mdefinitionminimum19.5%byvolumeoxygen
Fitting Instructions
Beforeassigninganyrespiratortobeworninacontaminated
area, we recommend that a qualitative or quantitative fit check be
performed before entering the workplace.
Fitting instructions must be followed each time the respirator is
worn.
1. Assemble/adjustheadcradlebyfeedingtheperforatedstrip
through the buckle and pressing down on the stud at the
required length. Repeat for second strip.
2. Placetherespiratorovertheface,ttingitcomfortablyon
bridge of the nose, then pull the head harness over the crown
of the head.
3. Ifnecessaryremovetherespiratorandreadjustthehead
cradletoacomfortabletandrepeatstep2.
4. Take a bottom strap in each hand, place them at the back of
the neck and hook the straps together
5. Tightenthetopheadharnessrstbypullingontheendsto
achieve a comfortable and secure fit. Tighten bottom straps in
a similar manner. Strap tension may be decreased by pushing
out on back side of buckles.
6. (Whereapplicable)Aftertighteningtheheadharness(see5),
slide the 4 plastic

3M 4000 Series Specifications

General

Series	4000
Type	Half Facepiece Respirator
Standards	Meets NIOSH standards
NIOSH Approval	Yes
Material	Thermoplastic Elastomer
Connection Type	Integrated
Weight	Varies by model
Color	Grey
Protection	Provides protection against a variety of gases, vapors, and particulate hazards depending on the specific model and filters/cartridges used. (Refer to specific model details)