Fitting Instructions

Fitting instructions must be followed each time the respirator is

worn.

1. Fully loosen all

four head straps,

then place the

harness at back of

head and position

facepiece over the

face.

2. Pull the ends of

the four straps to

adjust tightness,

starting with the

neck straps first,

then the forehead

straps. Do not over

tighten the head

straps.

3. Perform a positive

and/or negative

pressure fit check

each time the

respirator is donned.

Cleaning and Storage

For cleaning after use the 3M 105 face piece cleaner can be used

• Disassemble by removing the filters and nose cup.

• The centre adapter, lens and faceseal can also be removed if

necessary.

• Clean and sanitise the facepiece (excluding cartridges and filters)

by immersing in warm cleaning solution and scrub with soft brush

until clean. Parts may also be cleaned in a washer.

Note : Water temperature should not exceed 50°C. Do not use

cleaning agents that contain lanolin or other oils.

• Disinfect respirator by soaking in a solution of quaternary

ammonia disinfectant or sodium hypochlorite (50ppm chlorine).

• Rinse in fresh, warm water and air dry in a non-contaminated

atmosphere. Drying temperatures must not exceed 50°C.

• Respirator components, especially exhalation valve and seat,

should be inspected prior to each use. Any damaged or

deteriorated components should be replaced.

• The cleaned respirator should be stored at ambient temperature in

a dry non-contaminated atmosphere.

Face Fitting

Positive pressure facefit check:

• Place the palm of the hand over the exhalation valve cover and

exhale gently.

• If the facepiece bulges slightly and no air leaks between the

face and the facepiece are detected, a proper fit has been

achieved.

• If air leakage is detected, reposition the respirator on the face

and/or readjust the tension of the straps to eliminate the

leakage.

• Repeat the above facefit check.

Negative pressure facefit check:

• For the 2000 Series filters, press your thumbs into the central

indentation of the filters, inhale gently and hold your breath for

five or ten seconds.

• For the 6035 and 6038 filters, pinch the filter between thumb

and fingers to seal the filter cover to the body of the filter,

inhale gently and hold your breath for five or ten seconds. If the

facepiece collapses slightly a proper fit has been achieved.

• If air leakage is detected, reposition the respirator on the face

and/or readjust the tension of the straps to eliminate the

leakage.

• Repeat the above facefit check.

Fit Testing

The 6000 Full Face Mask is a tight fitting facepiece and therefore

requires a fit test per wearer before use as per the COSHH regula-

tions 2002.

For quantitative fit testing - the 3M 601 adaptor is available.