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Chemical Protective Suits

User information & Technical data package 

TRELLCHEM

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NFPA 1994

Summary of Contents for TRELLCHEM ACT

Page 1: ...1 Chemical Protective Suits User information Technical data package TRELLCHEM ACT This manual may only be removed from the suit by the end user NFPA 1994...

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Page 3: ...e ring system maintenance 23 Spare part list 23 Replacement of Butyl rubber gloves 24 Cleaning 26 Decontamination guidelines 26 Volatile chemicals 27 Water soluble chemicals 27 Acids and alkali 28 Wat...

Page 4: ...4 Chemical and technical data appendix 33 NFPA approval 33 About the permeation data 33 NFPA 1994 Approval data 34...

Page 5: ...the contents of this manual Failure to comply with any of the recommendations given herein may result in serious injury or death The manual is updated regularly and may be available in other languages...

Page 6: ...Terrorism Incidents or in this documentation Besides the specific chemical s encountered other aspects such as the concentration temperature of the chemical mixtures of chemicals flammability toxicit...

Page 7: ...is taken into service Make sure that someone is available to assist while donning decontaminat ing and doffing If the suit is damaged or contaminated take it out of service and replace If the suit wil...

Page 8: ...on request Undergarments The most suitable type of undergarments depends on weather conditions and type of mission as well as the tactics and preferences of the users For very cold weather and or wher...

Page 9: ...lutions AB for faults or defects of a pro tective suit shall be subject to the Standard Warranty set forth in its General Conditions of Dispatch for Industrial Rubber Products unless otherwise stated...

Page 10: ...stored Folded as upon delivery or hanging In the storage bag delivered with it or in another tight bag or box If stored folded the mask seal should be as flat as possible avoiding sharp folds The zip...

Page 11: ...face damages on material seams mask seal and gloves Look for changes in the material properties such as brittleness stiffness swelling stickiness or other phenomena Check the function of the zipper No...

Page 12: ...CHEM ACT The suit should be of an appropriate size see Sizes above Make sure that the suit is visually inspected and free from defects Have someone assist you while dressing If outside try to find a c...

Page 13: ...cotton comfort gloves Then starting with the right arm put one arm at the time into the suit Make sure to fit the rubber gloves comfortably 1 The easiest way to don is to start by sitting on a chair P...

Page 14: ...e hood over your head and carefully put the mask seal in place around the mask 3 When putting on the hood lean your head back wards so that the mask chin comes through the mask seal opening Your assis...

Page 15: ...15 5 NOTE Make sure that the mask seal fits tightly to the mask without any folds or openings where leakage may occur 6 Arrange the hood mate rial for better comfort and tighten the neck strap...

Page 16: ...16 7 Have the assistant close the zipper and the double splash guard 8 Crouch to squeeze excess air out of the suit...

Page 17: ...the TRELLCHEM ACT Overglove Pull the suit sleeve outside the overglove and secure by closing the Velcro strap 10 Alternatively if the suit is fitted with TRELLCHEM Bayonet rings pull the overglove ov...

Page 18: ...18 11 Check a last time that the mask seal is properly fitted and the zipper is closed Then put on the helmet and the SCBA and connect to the mask...

Page 19: ...eferably containing detergent Make sure you have someone to assist you when doffing 1 First disconnect the mask take off the SCBA and open the zipper 2 Carefully take the mask seal off the mask see pi...

Page 20: ...gloves Note Applicable only on suits which are fitted with the TRELLCHEM Bayonet glove ring system Make sure that the working area where the replacement is to be carried out is clean Always use origin...

Page 21: ...ite marks meet the green marks Insert the red lock ing pin into the slot in the sleeve ring Closed position Green marks opposite white marks To open the system and detach the glove assembly remove the...

Page 22: ...Apply Molycote all around the groove and then put the O ring into place Use a small paint brush to spread the grease evenly This lubrication may have to be repeated after cleaning Note This procedure...

Page 23: ...aging the O rings Therefore it is recommended to lubricate O rings with Molycote lubrication after every use The safety locking pin should be replaced when necessary When functioning properly the safe...

Page 24: ...o the glove Position it approxi mately 2 inches 5 cm into the glove Replacement of Butyl rubber gloves Parts required per suit Glove ring K73 103 565 plus O ring 2 pcs Inner ring black K73 103 580 2 p...

Page 25: ...e with the green mark on the glove ring Push it firmly into place using your thumbs See TRELLCHEM Bayonet glove ring system general for instructions on how to attach the glove ring glove ring as sembl...

Page 26: ...micals and their different properties no general decontamination procedure exists The best way to decontaminate must be decided for the specific chemical encountered This decision may only be taken by...

Page 27: ...th the zipper fully open and enough space around it so that the air can flow freely around the suit The required time for ventilating the chemicals depends on the tem perature and airflow rate around...

Page 28: ...60 g l water are regarded as water insoluble Examples are styrene pyridine nitrobenzene diesel and crude oil If the suit has been in contact with a water insoluble compound you wipe the suit thorough...

Page 29: ...solution First rinse the suit then coat all surfaces on the suit with 3 hydrogen peroxide solution Let the solution work 5 minutes at a temperature of 77 F 25 C Rinse thoroughly to remove all hydroge...

Page 30: ...verglove which will stretch to fit on top of the rubber glove WARNING Products that provide cut resistance and cut protection or puncture resistance and puncture protection do not completely prevent o...

Page 31: ...ed visibility Pockets TRELLCHEM ACT may be fitted with pockets maximum 3 pcs on upper sleeve chest and or hip 2 sizes are available 8 3 x 2 0 x 9 1 in 21 x 5 x 23 5 cm and 3 5 x 2 4 x 7 1 in 9 x 6 x 1...

Page 32: ...fabric Garment material suit closure seam The zipper is welded to the inside of the garment material Outer glove and boot materials See Glove material and assembly and Footwear material above Head pr...

Page 33: ...ata being presented was derived from permeation tests performed by Intertek Testing Services USA in accordance with NFPA 1994 and its referenced test methods It should be noted that the testing was pe...

Page 34: ...ERTY REQUIREMENT RESULT 7 1 2 1 Chemical Permeation Resistance flexed and abraded Mustard gas HD 4 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 0 01 Soman GD 1 25 g cm2 in 1 hour ND Dimethyl sulfate DMS 6 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 1 0...

Page 35: ...m Breaking Strength 15 lbf 2 in 138 4 7 1 2 7 Viral Penetration Resis tance No penetration in 1 hour Pass SEAM PERFORMANCE SEAM TYPE GARMENT MATERIAL TO MASK SEAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENT RESULT 7 1 2 1 C...

Page 36: ...r 0 12 7 1 2 5 Seam Breaking Strength 15 lbf 2 in 71 0 7 1 2 7 Viral Penetration Resis tance No penetration in 1 hour Pass SEAM PERFORMANCE SEAM TYPE GARMENT MATERIAL TO SOCK BOOTIE PROPERTY REQUIREME...

Page 37: ...ded Mustard gas HD 4 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 0 2 Soman GD 1 25 g cm2 in 1 hour 0 05 Dimethyl sulfate DMS 6 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 1 27 Acrolein 6 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 0 1 Acrylonitrile VCN 6 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 0 1 A...

Page 38: ...m2 in 1 hour ND Dimethyl sulfate DMS 6 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 0 53 Acrolein 6 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 0 10 Acrylonitrile VCN 6 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 0 10 Ammonia 6 0 g cm2 in 1 hour 0 14 Chlorine 6 0 g cm2 in 1 hour...

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