3M 6000 - User Manual

Half and Full Facepiece Respirators
6000 Series, Reusable
Unmatched performance
and comfort.
3M™ Half and Full Facepiece
Respirators 6000 Series, Reusable
offer the user comfort and
convenience coupled with the cost
savings of a reusable respirator.
Features/Benefits
• Used with 3M
™
Filters and
Cartridges, these respirators are
among the lightest available
• The swept back design of the
cartridges improves balance
and visibility
• Remarkably comfortable,
soft, lightweight facepiece
and easy-to-adjust head straps
• Reusable — just dispose of
the cartridges/filters when
used to capacity
• The half facepiece design is
available with a standard and
drop down head harness
• Can be disassembled, cleaned
and reused
• NIOSH approved for negative
pressure air purifying and
positive pressure dual airline
applications
• Supplied with reclosable
storage bag
• The half and full facepieces are
each available in 3 sizes (small,
medium, large) to comfortably
fit many faces
The 6000 Series respirators
can be used in dual airline mode:
• Available with both back-
mounted and front-mounted
breathing tubes
•
Systems can be used in
combination
with NIOSH
approved 3M
™
2000 Series
Filters or 6000 Series Cartridges
and P100 Filter/Cartridges
• Cartridge/filter connections
provide negative and positive
pressure capability in one
respirator assembly
• Can be used on both high and
low pressure systems*
• Wearer can disconnect the airline
at the air regulating valve and the
system is changed to a filters/
cartridges air purifying mode —
then back to supplied air system
with a simple reconnection of
the airline
• Small diameter breathing tubes
are simple to work with and easy
to clean and decontaminate
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These respirators help reduce
exposure to certain airborne
contaminants. Misuse may
result in sickness or death.
Before use, the wearer must
read and understand User
Instructions provided as a part
of product packaging. Time use
limitations may apply. For proper
use, see supervisor, packaging
or call 3M OH&ESD Technical
Service, call 1-800-243-4630.
In Canada, call 1-800-267-4414
or 1-800-265-1840, ext. 6137.
WARNING
!
Issue Date 03/24/03
* Employer must provide a minimum of Grade D breathing air in accordance with OSHA requirements.

Summary

Product Features and Benefits

Dual Airline System Capabilities

Facepiece and Filter Options

Half Facepieces

Available in standard and drop-down harness styles for various sizes.

Full Facepieces

Available in standard and DIN styles for various sizes.

Filters and Accessories

Details on 2000 Series filters, 7093, 5N11, 5P71 particulate filters, and accessories.

NIOSH Approved Respirator Combinations

Respirator Cartridge Approvals

Lists NIOSH approvals for various contaminant types up to 10X PEL (half) or 50X PEL (full).

Replacement Parts and Quantities

Lists replacement parts for half and full facepieces and their packaging quantities.

Dual Airline System Components and Fit Testing

Dual Airline Adapter Kits

Components for completing a dual airline respirator system with adapter kits.

Fit Test Respirator and Kits

Information on quantitative fit test respirators and qualitative/quantitative fit test kits.

3M 6000 Specifications

General

Series	6000
Material	Thermoplastic Elastomer
NIOSH Approval	Yes
Connection Type	Bayonet
Reusable	Yes
Size	Medium, Large
Compatible Filters	3M 2000, 7000, 5000 Series Filters
Applications	Chemical Handling, Painting
Type	Half Facepiece Respirator