3M W-3197 User Instructions - Page 3

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respirators, a written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the requirements of

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 such as training, fit testing, medical evaluation, and applicable OSHA substance

specific standards. In Canada, CSA standard Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the

applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate.

Each person using this respirator must read and understand the information in these User Instructions before

use. Use of this respirator by untrained or unqualified persons, or use not in accordance with these User

Instructions, may adversely affect product performance and result in sickness or death.

Do not use if any parts are missing or damaged.

Do not use with parts or accessories other than those manufactured by 3M as described in these User

Instructions or on the NIOSH approval label for the respirator that you are using. Failure to do so may

adversely affect respirator performance and result in sickness or death.

Use of this respirator in atmospheres for which it was not NIOSH certified or designed may result in

sickness or death. Do not wear this respirator where:

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Atmospheres are oxygen deficient

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Contaminant concentrations are unknown

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Contaminant concentrations are Immediately Dangerous to Life or Heath (IDLH)

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Contaminant concentrations exceed the assigned protection factor (APF) recommended for the applicable

headpiece or the APF mandated by specific government standards, whichever is lower. Refer to the User

instructions provided with the applicable headpiece.

Contaminants that are dangerous to your health include those that you may not be able to see or smell. Leave

the contaminated area immediately if any of the following conditions occur. Failure to do so may result in

sickness or death.

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Any part of the system becomes damaged

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Airflow into the respirator decreases or stops

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Breathing becomes difficult

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You feel dizzy or your vision is impaired

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You taste or smell contaminants

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Your face, eyes, nose or mouth become(s) irritated

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You suspect that the concentration of contaminants may have reached levels at which this respirator may

no longer provide adequate protection.

Never alter or modify this assembly.

Air supply piping, fittings, and compressors must have the capacity to deliver sufficient air volume (4 to 15

cfm, 115 to 425 lpm) to operate the air regulating valve at the recommended pressure.

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