CLEANING & STORING THE RESPIRATOR
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Cleaning the Facepiece
You will need the following supplies:
• 3M-approved sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner
If an approved disinfectant is not available, you can disinfect the facepiece using one of the following solutions:
– Hypochlorite solution (50 ppm of chlorine) made by adding approximately one milliliter (1 mL) of laundry
bleach to one liter (1 L) of water at 110° F / 43° C
-OR-
– Aqueous solution of iodine (50 ppm iodine) made by adding approximately 0.8 mL of tincture of iodine (6-8
grams ammonium and/or potassium iodide/100 cc of 45% alcohol) to 1 L of water at 110° F / 43° C
• Spray bottle (for the sanitizing or disinfecting cleaner)
• Drinking (potable) water, either from a faucet or in a spray bottle
• Clean, lint-free cloth
• (Optional) Lubricant-free, dry breathing air, maximum 30 psig, for drying the facepiece
To clean the facepiece
1 Remove the mask-mounted regulator from the facepiece.
2 If the facepiece is heavily soiled, you may have to first wash the facepiece with a solution of mild soap or
detergent in warm water (110° F / 43° C maximum).
NOTE
When using cleaning products, follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions. Improper use or handling of
these products may result in damage to the facepiece.
NOTE
When cleaning the facepiece, do not use the following cleaning products:
• Abrasive cleaners
• Bleach stronger than a 3% solution in water
• Solvents such as acetone, paint and lacquer thinner, benzene, or dry-cleaning fluid.
In addition, do not do the following:
• “Dunk and slosh”
• Polish with paper towels as most paper contains abrasives
• Autoclave or wash in an unapproved automatic washer
• Use a vapor degreaser/polisher
P/N 595373-01 Rev C 202004
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