User Guide

You Can Rely On 3M
Looking for experience? The M-40 Full Facepiece has been
used for years by U.S. Armed Forces all around the world.
It has been modified by 3M for easier breathing and is now
available for CBRN applications.
The facepiece with Canister FR-15-CBRN or Canister
CP3N puts 3M at the forefront of innovative products for
personal safety.
3M
™
Full Facepiece FR-M40B Has A Long History
Of Exceptional Performance
3M
™
Full Facepiece FR-M40B and 3M
™
Canister FR-15-CBRN Shown With Optional
3M
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Quick Doff Hood FR-M40-3
System includes the 3M
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Full Facepiece FR-M40;
3M
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Eyepiece Outsert, Clear FR-M40-1; 3M
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Second Skin,
Small FR-M40-5 or 3M
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Second Skin, Medium/Large
FR-M40-6; and 3M
™
Canister FR-15-CBRN.
3M
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Spectacle Kit FR-M40-4, 3M
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Eyepiece Outsert
FR-M40-2 Gray and 3M
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Quick Doff Hood FR-M40-3 can
be ordered separately.
Quick Doff Hood not required for CBRN certification.
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Soft silicone faceseal material
means a better fit and increased
wearer comfort.
Assembled with second
skin and eyepiece outserts
in place. Just attach the
3M
™
Canister FR-15-CBRN
and you have a CBRN-
approved system
(TC-146-0271). Also NIOSH-
approved with 3M
™
Canister
CP3N for use against CS,
CN and as a P100 filter
(TC-14G-0251) in riot
conditions, including those
with teargas (non-CBRN).
Two integral
speaking diaphragms
allow clearer
communications.
Drinking tube connection
for use in non-contaminated areas.
Butyl rubber second skin provides enhanced
permeation protection, which means greater
user security.
Dual ocular lens for enhanced personnel
performance and security.
Patented filtration technology used in
our canister results in the optimum
combination of easy breathing, lighter
weight, service life and general comfort.
Canister can be mounted on
either side of the facepiece for
easier, more accurate weapon
sighting.
Canister has a shelf life
of 5 years.