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THIS INFORMATION PACKET MAY NOT  BE REMOVED EXCEPT 

BY THE END USER

Kappler, Inc. 
P.O. Box 490 | 115 Grimes Drive
Guntersville, AL 35976
256-505-4005 Phone
800-600-4019 Toll free
256-505-4151 Fax

[email protected]

User Information for

Frontline® 500 Vapor and Liquid Protective Ensemble 

Certified Model

NFPA 1990 (1991) - 2022 Edition

22-KAP-111

Summary of Contents for Frontline 500

Page 1: ...Certified Models NFPA 1990 1991 2022 Edition F5H582 91 F5H583 91 User Information for Frontline 500 Vapor and Liquid Protective Ensemble RM 00863 Rev 01 2023...

Page 2: ...Kappler Inc P O Box 490 115 Grimes Drive Guntersville AL 35976 256 505 4005 Phone 800 600 4019 Toll free 256 505 4151 Fax info kappler com User Information for Frontline 500 Vapor and Liquid Protectiv...

Page 3: ...Static Electricity 5 Avoid Continuous Exposure 6 Supplied Airline Applications 6 Sock Booties 6 Provide Hearing Protection 7 Communications 7 Inspection of the Garment 7 Full Visual Inspection 8 Press...

Page 4: ...Decontamination Solutions 20 Field Decontamination 20 Decontamination before Reuse 21 Maintenance Cleaning 22 Retirement Considerations 23 Disposal 23 Warranty information 24 Appendix A Technical Data...

Page 5: ...Footwear 28 Garment Material Garment Closure 28 Exhaust Valve Type and Materials 28 Respiratory Equipment 28 Testing Devices 29 External Gasket Types and Materials 29 Head Protection Accommodated wit...

Page 6: ...sponsible for approving equipment must comply with the requirements of NFPA 1891 for the selection care and maintenance of protective ensembles and elements SAFETYSYMBOLSUSEDINTHISMANUAL While reading...

Page 7: ...or an external breathing air supply airline system with garment pass through with escape bottle NFPA compliant garments must use NIOSH CBRN approved SCBA Separate foot and lower leg protection such a...

Page 8: ...hysical condition Working in a totally encapsulating garment is strenuous In an emergency situation or hot environment the wearer may experience heat stress Persons who show symptoms of heat stress su...

Page 9: ...lation of body temperature This can lead to a rise in core body temperature and heat stress The wearer should be aware of the symptoms and treatment of heat stress The wearer can take several steps to...

Page 10: ...er such as abrasion flex fatigue puncture tear oxidative degradation or degraded performance due to previous contamination No single protective material will protect against all chemicals for all situ...

Page 11: ...m these garments must be equipped with the appropriate NIOSH approved garment pass through Note that this pass through connection will NOT serve as an anchor for a tether Excess stress on this fitting...

Page 12: ...should be considered Users should also consider the use of hand signals to communicate during training work and for emergency situations where respirators and totally encapsulating garments are worn...

Page 13: ...worn or damaged parts Run your fingers along the zipper length to feel for imperfections or separations Check function of zipper and zipper fitting Garment should be stored with zipper open Exhaust v...

Page 14: ...ler com Additional literature may be obtained by contacting customer service at 1 800 600 4019 or by email customerservice kappler com CONDUCTINGTHETEST 1 Unfold the garment and place face down on a s...

Page 15: ...ediately start the timer 8 After four 4 minutes read the air pressure gauge If the pressure has not dropped below 3 2 inches water column the garment has passed Note A pressure reading of 3 2 inches o...

Page 16: ...iately replace diaphragms and valve caps or covers NOTICE Special attention and caution should be used in closing gas tight zippers for pressure testing of level A garments If proper technique and car...

Page 17: ...n closing or opening zipper Always pull the slider in a straight line along the zipper length and do not pull at an angle which will result in potential damage Place thumb on slider while gripping pul...

Page 18: ...ust be accompanied by the usage log and with a letter stating that the garment has not been contaminated Note Charges may be incurred See warranty information INSTRUCTIONSFORFIELDREPLACEABLECOMPONENTS...

Page 19: ...cement between the clamp and sleeve Align large area of leather with clamp screw Tighten the screw Fold leather tab and excess sleeve fabric over the clamp Place second rubber band over the ring and c...

Page 20: ...mmended visual and or pressure test inspections The gloves and boots specific to this ensemble have no storage life data available Storage Conditions Garments should be stored away from direct sunligh...

Page 21: ...ng inherently flame resistant woven clothing with full sleeves and trousers under this garment RESPIRATORCONSIDERATIONFORENSEMBLES Ensembles must be used with NIOSH CBRN approved self contained breath...

Page 22: ...sual inspection prior to use ASTM F1052 Make sure there are no imperfections or separations along the length of the zipper 2 An assistant should help the wearer don the garment 3 Remove all jewelry an...

Page 23: ...arment waist belt 12 While standing with garment at waist level don SCBA respirator harness and backpack 13 Don respirator face piece and check its function To conserve SCBA air supply disconnect the...

Page 24: ...spirator until the garment has been doffed and removed 2 An assistant should help the wearer doff the garment after field decon tamination If the garment has been contaminated the assistant should wea...

Page 25: ...ative corrosive or reactive decontamination solutions with this garment The only decontamination solutions to use with this garment are water and mild household dishwashing liquid Field Decontaminatio...

Page 26: ...from the garment by individuals wearing gloves liquid splash protective clothing and respi ratory protection At a minimum the rinse water on and near the closure assembly should be removed DECONTAMINA...

Page 27: ...er and mild household dishwashing liquid should be used as decontamination liquids Maintenance and Cleaning Only garments that have been thoroughly cleaned and dried may be considered for use Water an...

Page 28: ...capable of handling plastic items containing polyolefin polyester and vinyl plastics Severely contaminated garments may need to be treated as and disposed of as hazardous wastes caution It is recommen...

Page 29: ...nts that have not been fully inspected and pressure tested prior to use Any garment that does not pass the visual inspection or pressure test should be removed from service immediately Kappler warrant...

Page 30: ...cts from any cause in connection with the Frontline 500 series garment or the sale thereof Purchaser and all users are responsible for inspection and proper care of this product as described in this c...

Page 31: ...Material and Assembly The glove assembly consists of three 3 layers Inner glove Nylon film liner Middle glove 35mil Butyl Outer glove Nomex leather glove These gloves are unlined and have no surface t...

Page 32: ...th heavy duty molded nylon teeth The slider components are stainless steel The outside of the zipper is protected by a double flap storm system composed of garment material The closure is fastened by...

Page 33: ...of the zipper is covered with the same barrier tape used on material seams EXHAUSTVALVETYPEANDMATERIALS The exhaust valve type is a Draeger valve The valve body is manufactured of impact resistant pl...

Page 34: ...g on exhaust valves HEADPROTECTIONACCOMMODATEDWITHTHISSUIT The Frontline 500 ensemble will accommodate Type 1 Class G helmets of ANSI Z89 1 FRONTLINE GLOVESIZINGCHART Glove Size Hand Circumference in...

Page 35: ...Information for Frontline 500 30 www kappler com APPENDIXB SIZINGCHART Please Note This chart is based on individuals wearing S C B A safety helmet and suggested underclothing see Recommended Undergar...

Page 36: ...User Information for Frontline 500 31 www kappler com APPENDIXC FRONTLINE 500INSPECTIONLOG Serial DATE INSPECTOR REMARKS TEST RESULTS...

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