Ansell AlphaTec 66-320 model 151, Instructions For Use Manual

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9.2 Visual inspection of suit
The inspection shall consist of the following steps (see also chapter 9.1):
• Visual inspection of both inside and outside.
• Look for surface damages on material, seams, boots (if fitted) and gloves.
• Look for changes in the material properties such as brittleness, stiffness, swelling, stickiness
or other phenomena which could be evidence of chemical degradation or aging.
• Check function of zipper and zipper fitting.
• Check function of the Bayonet glove ring system (if fitted).
• Check the function of the exhaust valve
If any defect/malfunction is found, the suit must be taken out of service.
Note any remarks, found during the inspection, in the inspection log.
9.3 Cleaning
For decontamination guidelines, see chapter 7.
9.3.1 Hand wash
Ansell recommends hand washing the suit:
• Hand wash in warm water (40 °C) with added mild detergent. E.g. EW80 may be used for
cleaning and disinfection.
• Use a piece of soft rag or a smooth brush to clean the suit.
Care should be taken not to scratch or damage the material.
• Let the suit air-dry or use a fan (alternatively a cleaning system such as the TopTrock ®
may be used).
• Stains of oil or other substances may be washed off carefully with alcohol/ethanol.
If this is not effective, a solvent like white spirit may be used carefully.
Take care not to use more solvent than necessary.
• After this, the suit should be rinsed with lukewarm water with a mild detergent followed
by water.
Do not use garments that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried.
The suit material will withstand most commercial disinfectants. Your AlphaTec ® dealer or
Ansell Protective Solutions AB may be contacted for advice.