3M FR-M40 - Manual (Page 8)

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3M™ Combination Cartridge/Filters
fig. 7a fig. 7b
Product Number Product Name Weight
FR-C2A1 (fig. 7a) Cartridge, Aluminum, Olive Drab 9.2 oz. (0.26 kg)
FR-64 (fig. 7b) FR-64 Cartridge, Plastic, Black 12.0 oz. (0.34 kg)
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
Cartridge Selection
For assistance with 3M cartridges, call 3M OH&ESD Technical Service. Before using any of the
products, the user must read the specific use limitations and warning information on the cartridge
packaging. For NIOSH approval numbers, please see approval label. The FR-C2A1 and FR-64 cartridges
are approved as an assembly when used with the 3M FR-M40 facepiece.
Service Life of Chemical Cartridges and Filters
The useful service life of chemical cartridges will depend upon the activity of the wearer (breathing rate),
the specific type, volatility and concentration of the contaminants and environmental conditions such as
humidity and temperature. The integrity of the respirator should be checked and the cartridges replaced
according to the cartridge change schedule or as soon as the wearer begins to smell or taste the
contaminant(s) or irritation occurs.
Do not use when airborne concentrations of contaminants exceed the maximum use concentration (MUC)
of the respirator. See fit testing section of these User Instructions.
If respirator becomes damaged or breathing becomes difficult, leave the contaminated area immediately
and repair or replace the respirator. When used for non-particulates (eg. hazardous vapors or gases) a
change out schedule regarding the contaminants of interest, for the cartridge, must be established.
Dispose of cartridge after initial use in accordance with applicable regulations.