3M 4251 User Manual
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3M™ 4000 Series
Reusable Half Face Masks
Product Description
The 3M™ 4000 Series Reusable Half Face Masks are a range
of ready-to-use, maintenance-free half face masks, designed
for eective and comfortable protection against many gases,
vapours and combination particulate hazards found throughout
industry. Utilizing unique filter technology allows a very low-profile
for undisturbed view to make your work life more comfortable.
Key Features
• Disposable,maintenancefreehalfmask.
• Soft,texturedfacesealtoprovideamorecomfortabletto
the face.
• Lightweightandwellbalancedtoensurecomfortduringlong
periods of work.
• Twininhalationvalvesandlarge,bondedcarbonlters
to reduce breathing resistance, complimented by a low
resistanceparabolicexhalationvalvetoreduceheatbuild-up.
• Lowproledesignallowsforbetterperipheralvisionand
compatibility with 3M™ Eyewear range.
• Easytouseasnoneedforassembly,maintenanceorrecord
keeping.
• Easyandsecurettingofneckstrapandadjustmentofhead
cradle.
• Optionaloversprayguardprolongsthelifeoftheparticulate
filter when paint spraying.
• Maximumproductweightof320grams.
Applications
The 3M™ 4000 Series Reusable Half Face Masks come in a
variety of dierent product options:
• 3M™4251(FFA1P2RD)providesprotectionagainstorganic
vapours(goodwarningpropertiesandb.pt.>65°C),upto
10xThresholdLimitValue(TLV)or1000partspermillion
(ppm),whicheverislower,and12xTLVforparticulates.
• 3M™4255(FFA2P3RD)providesprotectionagainstorganic
vapours(goodwarningpropertiesandb.pt.>65°C),upto
10xTLVor5000ppm,whicheverislowerand50xTLVfor
particulates.
• 3M™4277(FFABE1P3RD)providesprotectionagainst
organicvapours(goodwarningpropertiesandb.pt.>65°C),
inorganicandacidgasesupto10xTLVor1000ppm,
whicheverislowerand50xTLVforparticulates.
• 3M™4279(FFABEK1P3RD)providesprotectionagainst
organicvapours(goodwarningpropertiesandb.pt.>65°C),
inorganicandacidgasesandammonia,upto10xTLVor
1000ppm,whicheverislowerand50xTLVforparticulates.
Datasheet
Technical
Filter Table
Filter Hazard Industry
4251
(FFA1P2 R D)
4255
(FFA2P3 R D)
Organic Vapours
and Particulates
• Anywhere conventional paints are used.
(non-Isocyanates, subject to usage
conditions)
• Vehicle manufacture
• Plant equipment manufacture
• Shoe treatment and tanneries
• Domestic appliance manufacture
• Aircraft manufacture and refurbishment
• Boat building
• Machinery manufacture
• Chemical manufacture and handling
• Ink and dye manufacture and usage
• Adhesive manufacture and laboratories
• Paint and varnish manufacture
• Manufacture and use of resins
4277
(FFABE1P3 R D)
Organic Vapours,
Inorganic Gases,
Acid Gases and
Particulates
As 4251 but also:
• Electrolytic processes
• Acid cleaning
• Metal pickling
• Metal etching
4279
(FFABEK1P3 R D)
Organic Vapours,
Inorganic and
Acid Gases, plus
Ammonia and
Particulates
As 4277 but also:
• Manufacture and maintenance of
refrigeration equipment
• Agrochemicals
Standards and Approval
The 3M™ 4000 Series Respirators meet the performance
requirementsoftheEuropeanStandardEN405:2001+A1:2009
for valved filtering half-mask respirators for gases, vapours and
particulate combinations.
The 3M™ 4000 Series Respirators have met the requirements
oftheEuropeanCommunityDirective89/686/EEC(Personal
ProtectiveEquipmentDirective)andarethusCEmarked.
CerticationunderArticle10,ECType-Examination,hasbeen
issuedfortheseproductsbyINSPECInternationalLimited,56
LeslieHoughWay,Salford,GreaterManchesterM66AJ,UK
(NotiedBodynumber0194).CerticationunderArticle11,EC
qualitycontrol,hasbeenissuedbyBSIProductServices(Notied
Bodynumber0086).
Cleaning and Storage
If the respirator is to be used for more than one shift it should
be cleaned at the end of each shift and stored between shifts
in the original packaging. To clean the respirator, the faceseal
should be wiped with a cloth moistened in warm soapy water
(thewatertemperatureshouldbebelow40°C)anddriedatroom
temperature.TheproductMUSTNOTbeimmersedinwater
duringcleaning.Alternatively,facesealmaybecleanedusingthe
3M™105FaceSealCleaner.Alwayscheckthattheproducthas
notexceededtheusebydatebeforeuse.
RespiratoryProtectionisonlyeectiveifitiscorrectlyselected,
ttedandwornthroughoutthetimewhenthewearerisexposed
to respiratory contaminants.
3M oers advice on the selection of products, and training in the
correct fitting and usage.
For more information on 3M products and services please call the
3M Health & Safety Helpline.
Materials
Component Material
Facemask Thermoplastic elastomer
Head Harness Polypropylene
Head Strap Polypropylene/cotton
Inhalation Valve Polyisoprene
Exhalation Valve Silicone Rubber
Gas and Vapour Filter Body Activated Carbon
Particulate Filter Element Polypropylene
Use Limitation
Thisrespiratordoesnotsupplyoxygen.Donotusein
atmospherescontaininglessthan19.5%*oxygen.
1. Donotuseforrespiratoryprotectionagainstatmospheric
contaminants that have poor warning properties or are
unknownorimmediatelydangeroustolifeandhealth(IDLH)
or against contaminants which generate high heats of reaction
with chemical filters.
2. Donotmisuse,alter,modifyorrepairthisproduct.
3. Donotusewithbeardsorotherfacialhairthatpreventdirect
contact between face and edge of the respirator.
4. Donotusewithunknownconcentrationsofcontaminants.
5. Donotuseforescapepurposes.
6. Leavetheworkareaimmediatelyandchecktheintegrityof
the respirator and replace face mask if:
- Damagehasoccurredorisapparent.
- Breathingbecomesdicultorincreasedbreathing
resistance occurs.
- Dizzinessorotherdistressoccurs.
- You taste or smell the contaminant or an irritation occurs.
7. Storethisdeviceinasealedcontainerawayfrom
contaminated areas when not in use.
8. Usestrictlyinaccordancewithrespiratorandlteruser
instruction leaflet.
9. Incaseofintendeduseinexplosiveatmospheres,contact3M
technical service.
*3Mdefinitionminimum19.5%byvolumeoxygen
Fitting Instructions
Beforeassigninganyrespiratortobeworninacontaminated
area, we recommend that a qualitative or quantitative fit check be
performed before entering the workplace.
Fitting instructions must be followed each time the respirator is
worn.
1. Assemble/adjustheadcradlebyfeedingtheperforatedstrip
through the buckle and pressing down on the stud at the
required length. Repeat for second strip.
2. Placetherespiratorovertheface,ttingitcomfortablyon
bridge of the nose, then pull the head harness over the crown
of the head.
3. Ifnecessaryremovetherespiratorandreadjustthehead
cradletoacomfortabletandrepeatstep2.
4. Take a bottom strap in each hand, place them at the back of
the neck and hook the straps together
5. Tightenthetopheadharnessrstbypullingontheendsto
achieve a comfortable and secure fit. Tighten bottom straps in
a similar manner. Strap tension may be decreased by pushing
out on back side of buckles.
6. (Whereapplicable)Aftertighteningtheheadharness(see5),
slide the 4 plastic
Fit Check
Performapositivepressuretcheckeachtimetherespiratoris
donned.
PositivepressureFaceFitcheck
Fitting instructions must be followed each time the respirator is
worn.
1. Placethepalmofthehandovertheexhalationvalvecoverand
exhalegently.
2. Iftherespiratorbulgesslightlyandnoairleakagebetween
the face and the respirator is detected, a proper fit has been
achieved.
3. If air leakage is detected, re-position the respirator on the
faceand/orreadjustthetensionofthestraptoeliminatethe
leakage.
4. Repeat the above face fit check
5. Ifyoucannotachieveapropert,donotenterthe
contaminated area. See your supervisor
Important Notice
3M does not accept liability of any kind, be it direct or
consequential(including,butnotlimitedto,lossofprofits,
businessand/orgoodwill)arisingfromrelianceuponany
information herein provided by 3M. The user is responsible for
determining the suitability of the products for their intended
use.Nothinginthisstatementwillbedeemedtoexcludeor
restrict3M’sliabilityfordeathorpersonalinjuryarisingfromits
negligence.
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