3M
™
8000 Series
Particulate
Respirators
Fitting Instructions
8710E and 8710S only
See Figure 1.
1. and 2. Pre-stretch around entire length of each
strap by pulling at 3cm intervals between both
hands.
3. Cup respirator in one hand with nosepiece at
fingertips, allow headbands to hang freely below
hand.
4. Hold respirator under chin, with nosepiece up.
5. Locate the upper strap across the crown of the
head and the lower strap below the ears.
6. Straps must not be twisted.
7. Using both hands, mould noseclip to the shape of
the lower part of the nose to ensure a close fit and
good seal. Pinching the noseclip using only one
hand may result in less effective respirator
performance.
8. The seal of the respirator on the face should be fit-
checked before entering the workplace.
Figure 1
8810, 8812 and 8822 only
See Figure 2.
1. Cup respirator in one hand with nosepiece at
fingertips, allow headbands to hang freely below
hand.
2. Hold respirator under chin, with nosepiece up.
3. Locate the upper strap across the crown of the
head and the lower strap below the ears.
4. Straps must not be twisted.
5. Using both hands, mould noseclip to the shape of
the lower part of the nose to ensure a close fit and
good seal. Pinching the noseclip using only one
hand may result in less effective respirator
performance.
6. The seal of the respirator on the face should be fit-
checked before entering the workplace.
Figure 2
Fit Check
1. Cover the front of the respirator with both hands
being careful not to disturb the fit of the respirator.
2. (a) UNVALVED respirator - EXHALE sharply; (b)
VALVED respirator - INHALE sharply.
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