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Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable
Respirator 6500QL Series
Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator
6500QL Series
User Instructions for 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6501QL (Small) (49488*), 6502QL
(Medium) (49490*), 6503QL (Large) (49492*)
IMPORTANT: Before use, the wearer must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these instructions for reference.
* 49488, 49490, and 49492 are catalog numbers only. NIOSH approved as 3M Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece Reusable Respirators
6501QL (Small), 6502QL (Medium), and 6503QL (Large).
This respirator has dual approval as a United States (US) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) half facepiece
respirator and as Brazil Ministry of Labor half face piece respirator.
Specific information is provided where applicable. All other information is common to both standards.
FR
Respirateur Rutilisable Demi-masque Confort Robuste de Srie
6500QL - Attache Rapide
Directives dutilisation pour le respirateur rutilisable demi-masque confort robuste - attache rapide 6501QL (petit) (49488*), 6502QL
MC
(moyen) (49490*) et 6503QL (grand) (49492*) 3M
IMPORTANT : Avant de se servir du produit, lutilisateur doit lire et comprendre les prsentes directives dutilisation. Conserver ces
directives dutilisation titre de rfrence.
* 49488, 49490 et 49492 ne sont que des numros de rfrence. Ces respirateurs sont homologus par le NIOSH sous la dsignation
MC
suivante : Respirateurs demi-masque rutilisables robustes 6501QL (petit), 6502QL (moyen) et 6503QL (grand) 3M .
Ce respirateur dtient une double homologation : celle du National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) des .-U.
comme respirateur demi-masque et celle du ministre du Travail du Brsil comme respirateur demi-masque.
Renseignements prcis fournis l o ils sappliquent. Tous les autres renseignements se rapportent aux deux normes.
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Comodidad Robusta - Traba Rpida, Respirador Reutilizable de Media
Cara Serie 6500QL
Instrucciones para Comodidad Robusta - Traba Rpida, Respirador Reutilizable de Media Cara 3M 6501QL (pequea) (49488*),
6502QL (mediana) (49490*), 6503QL (grande) (49492*)
IMPORTANTE: Antes de usar el producto, el usuario debe leer y entender estas Instrucciones. Conserve estas instrucciones para
referencia futura.
* 49488, 49490 y 49492 son solo nmeros de catlogo. Aprobados por el NIOSH como respiradores reutilizables, resistentes y
duraderos de mscara facial de media cara 6501QL (pequeo), 6502QL (mediano) y 6503QL (grande) 3M.
Este respirador cuenta con una aprobacin dual, como un respirador de pieza facial de media cara por el Instituto Nacional
de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (NIOSH por sus siglas en ingls) de Estados Unidos y como respirador de media cara por la
Secretara del trabajo de Brasil.
Si aplica, se proporciona informacin especfica. La dems informacin es comn para ambas normas.
PT
Comodidade Robusta - Trava Rpida, Respirador Reutilizvel
Semifacial Srie 6500QL
Instrues de Uso para o Comodidade Robusta - Trava Rpida, Respirador Reutilizvel Semifacial 6501QL (Pequena) (49488*), 6502QL
(Mdia) (49490*), 6503QL (Grande) (49492*)
IMPORTANTE: Antes do uso, o usurio dever ler e entender estas Instrues de Uso. Guarde estas instrues para referncia.
* 49488, 49490 e 49492 so apenas nmeros de catlogo. Aprovao NIOSH como Respiradores Reutilizveis de Pea Semifacial
6501QL (Pequeno), 6502QL (Mdio) e 6503QL (Grande) 3M.
Este respirador possui dupla aprovao como respirador tipo semifacial nos Estados Unidos pelo National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) e no Brasil pelo Ministrio do Trabalho.
Informaes especficas so fornecidas quando aplicveis. Todas as outras informaes so comuns a ambas as normas.
98-0060-0215-2_4
34-8723-8517-3(English)
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Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable User Instructions
Respirator 6500QL Series
W WARNING
This respirator helps protect against certain airborne contaminants. Misuse may result in sickness or death. For correct use, consult
supervisor and User Instructions, or call 3M Technical Service in the United States at 1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call 1-800-267-4414.
FOREWORD
These User Instructions provide information about facepiece use only. Important information is provided in the User Instructions with each of the air
filtration systems that are used with 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirators 6501QL, 6502QL and 6503QL. Read all
User Instructions and warnings before using. Keep these User Instructions for reference. If you have questions regarding these products, contact 3M
Technical Service.
In United States: In Canada:
Website: www.3m.com/workersafety Website: www.3M.ca/Safety
Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630 Technical Assistance: 1-800-267-4414
Intended Use
The 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6500QL Series (6501QL, 6502QL, 6503QL) are designed to help provide
respiratory protection against certain airborne contaminants when used in accordance with all use instructions and limitations and applicable safety
and health regulations. The 3M Rugged Comfort Quick Latch Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator, 6500QL Series, is not currently approved for use
in supplied air configurations.
W WARNING
Properly selected, used, and maintained respirators help protect against certain contaminants by reducing airborne concentrations below
the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL). It is essential to follow all instructions and government regulations on the use of this product,
including wearing the complete respirator system during all times of exposure in order for the product to help protect the wearer. Misuse
of respirators may result in overexposure to contaminants and lead to sickness or death. For correct use, consult supervisor and
User Instructions, or contact 3M Technical Service.
List of Warnings and Cautions within these User Instructions
W WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may reduce respirator performance, expose you to contaminants above the OEL, and may result in
sickness or death.
To help maintain a good seal between the face and the faceseal, the respirator faceseal must be clear of obstructions at all times. Do
not use with beards, facial hair or anything that prevents direct contact between the face and the respirator faceseal.
Do not clean respirator with solvents. Cleaning with solvents may degrade some respirator components and reduce respirator effectiveness.
Inspect all respirator components before each use to ensure proper operating condition.
Do not alter, misuse, or abuse this respirator.
W CAUTION
Failure to properly dispose of spent cartridges, filters, or respirators contaminated by hazardous materials can result in personal exposures as well
as environmental harm. Handling, transportation and disposal of spent cartridges, filters, or respirators must comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws and regulations.
NIOSH Cautions and Limitations for Negative Pressure Usage
The following restrictions may apply. See NIOSH Approval Label.
A - Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen.
B - Not for use in atmospheres immediately dangerous to life or health.
C - Do not exceed maximum use concentrations established by regulatory standards.
H - Follow established cartridge and canister change schedules or observe ESLI to ensure that cartridges and canisters are replaced before
breakthrough occurs.
J - Failure to properly use and maintain this product could result in injury or death.
K - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require gas-proof goggles to be worn with this respirator when used against
formaldehyde.
L - Follow the manufacturers Users Instructions for changing cartridges, canister and/or filters.
M - All approved respirators shall be selected, fitted, used, and maintained in accordance with MSHA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
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