8
11.
Examine the garment exhaust valves (if present) to make sure they are not
obstructed and are in good working order.
12.
Examine all garment snaps, closures, adjustment straps, pass-thrus and options to
make sure they are not obstructed and are in good working order.
13.
Examine garment-warning label(s) to make sure they are firmly attached and can
be read easily.
14.
You should pressure-test Level A garments during each garment inspection.
Pressure Testing Level A, Vapor-Protective Garments
The air-inflation test evaluates the integrity of the Tychem
®
Level A, vapor-protective
garments.
DuPont manufactured Tychem
®
TK, Tychem
®
BR and Tychem
®
LV Level A garments
are equipped with Auer exhaust values. Auer valves are fitted with a flexible outer
“snorkel” cover that opens at right angles to the throat of the exhaust value.
Tychem
®
Responder
®
and Tychem
®
Reflector
®
garments are fitted with Pirelli valves.
These values are fitted with a rigid outer cover that is perforated with small holes.
Auer Exhaust Valve
Pirelli Exhaust Valve
You should conduct inflation tests according to ASTM F1052, “Standard Test Method
for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles”. A copy of the standard may be
obtained for a fee from ASTM (www.ASTM.org) or by calling (610) 832-9585.
You should read, understand and follow the instructions in the “Instruction Manual for
the Universal Pressure Test Kit” when inflation testing Tychem
®
Level A garments. You
can obtain a copy of these instructions by calling DuPont Personal Protection Customer
Service at 800-931-3456 or from our website http://www.personalprotection.dupont.com.
You should record the results of each inflation test with the log sheet provided with your
garment. You can also find a blank log at the end of this document.
