General Information
The suit is manufactured from Tychem®TK., a high-performance chemical
protective clothing material developed by DuPont for protection against gaseous,
liquid and solid chemicals.
The suit is fitted with a 3M Jupiter ™ Air Filter Unit (AFU). The AFU is battery
powered and worn on a waist belt within the suit. The AFU draws air through
externally mounted filters and feeds it through a breathing tube into the head space. A
remote warning and indicator device, featuring three coloured lights, is mounted at
chin level in the head space and connected to the AFU via a cable.
During
operational
use
the
AFU
must
be
fitted
with
3M
TH3
A
2
B
2
E
2
K2P
R
filters,
enhanced
to
provide
additional
protection
against
chemical
and
biological
warfare
agents
(3M
Ref.
JFR-85-CE).
The
filters,
when
used
in
conjunction
with
the
3M
Jupiter™
AFU
as
part
of
an
approved
system,
conform
to
the
European
standard
EN12941:1998.
Please
refer
to
the
instructions
for
use
supplied
with
the
3M
Jupiter™
AFU
for
limitations,
storage,
cleaning
instructions
etc.
Garment features include:
·
Large semi-rigid visor bonded to the suit.
·
Four exhalation valves fitted to the rear of the suit.
·
Integral safety boots with steel toe-caps and mid-soles.
·
Dual
glove
system
consisting
of
a
laminated
inner
glove
having
good
chemical
resistance
(
Kemblok
TM
)
bonded
to
a
outer
Neoprene
glove
affording
protection
against
mechanical
risks
as
well
as
having
some
degree
of
chemical
resistance.
The
gloves
are
fitted
to
the
suit
by
means
of
the
Respirex
locking
cone
and
grommet
system.
·
Optional re-hydration facility
·
Exterior attachment point for distress signal unit
The PRPS is designed as a limited-use garment, i.e. designed to be worn until chemical
contamination has occurred and disposal is required.
A full hygienic cleaning service using specialist equipment is provided by Respirex.
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