3M 8312 Leaflet

1.  Cup the respirator in your hand with the nosepiece at your fingertips allowing the 

headbands to hang freely below your hand.

2.  Position the respirator under your chin with the nosepiece up.

3.  Pull the top strap over your head resting it high at the top back of your head. Pull the 

bottom strap over your head and position it around the neck below the ears. Make 
sure that the straps are not twisted.

4.  Place the fingertips of both hands at the top of the metal nosepiece.  

Mould the nosepiece to the shape of your nose by pushing inward while moving your 
fingertips down both sides of the nosepiece.  
Pinching the nosepiece using one hand may result in less effective respirator 
performance.

5.  The seal of the respirator on the face should be fit checked prior to wearing in the 

work area.

3M 8300 Series Comfort Respirators

8310

FFP1 NR D

4

8312

FFP2 NR D

10

✓

8320

FFP1 NR D

4

8322

FFP2 NR D

10

✓

8833

FFP3 R D

20

✓

Standard: EN149:2001 + A1:2009
This respirator should not be used in oxygen deficient environments, for 
escape purposes or by people with beards/ facial hair or in atmospheres 
where concentrations of contaminant may exceed that deemed 
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH).

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 8300 Series Comfort Respirators

Fitting Instructions

Fit Testing: The 3M 8300 Series Respirator is a tight fitting facepiece and therefore 
wearers require a fit test as per the COSHH regulations 2002. For qualitative testing - 
3M

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 FT10 and FT30 Fit Test Kits are available.

For Valved Respirators:

a)  Cover the front of the respirator with both 

hands, being careful not to disturb the 
position of the respirator. 

b)  Inhale sharply. A negative pressure should be felt inside the respirator. If air leaks around 

the nose, readjust the noseclip as described in step 4 to eliminate leakage. Repeat the 
above fit check. If air leaks at the respirator edges, work the straps back along the sides 
of the head to eliminate leakage. Retest the seal. Repeat the procedure until the respirator 
fits properly.

For Unvalved Respirators:

a)  Cover the front of the respirator with both 

hands, being careful not to disturb the 
position of the respirator. 

b)  Exhale sharply. A positive pressure should 

be felt inside the respirator. If air leaks around the nose, readjust the noseclip as described 
in step 4 to eliminate leakage. Repeat the above fit check. If air leaks at the respirator 
edges, work the straps back along the sides of the head to eliminate leakage. Retest the 
seal. Repeat the procedure until the respirator fits properly.

If you cannot achieve a proper fit, do not enter the contaminated area.  
See your supervisor.

Note: Do not use with beards or other facial hair that may inhibit contact between the 
face and the edge of the respirator.

CH8300FP V2