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8. Storage
When stored the suit should be unfolded and inspected once a year,
see chapter 9.
8.1 Storage conditions
• Dry, humidity 50 ± 30%
• Room temperature, 20 ± 5 °C
• Away from direct sunlight
• Away from ozone-generating sources, for example electrical engines, fluorescent lamps
and air-conditioners
8.2 Storage methods
The suit should be stored:
• Folded as upon delivery or hanging
• In the plastic bag delivered with it or in another tight bag or box
• If stored in a soft bag, never store suits on top of each other, as too much weight or high
pressure may damage the visor
• If stored in a box, make sure the box is large enough to easily accommodate the suit
without pushing, pressing or squeezing it. Please refer to the boxes listed in the
AlphaTec
®
Gross Price List.
• The zipper should be almost closed with approximately 10 cm open
If storing the suit on vehicles or containers, abrasion through permanent
friction with the contact surface has to be avoided.
8.3 Shelf life
Shelf life refers to suits in storage, without being used. The storage/shelf life applies under
optimal storage conditions (see above) and does not form a guarantee. The recommended
Shelf life is 7 years from date of manufacture but this may be exceeded or be less, however
maximum 15 years. Therefore the condition of the suit needs to be checked regularly to
evaluate whether it is in good condition or not (see chapter 9).