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9.4.2 Machine wash
If the customer uses washing machine, the machine should be specially designed for
washing chemical protective suits:
• Large diameter of the drum
• Using extra amounts of water
• No rotating drum but only oscillating drum
• Mild washing powder
Machine washing the suit is the customer’s choice and responsibility.
AlphaTec
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dealer or Ansell Protective Solutions AB may be contacted for advice.
9.5 Zipper
9.5.1 Function
The zipper is an important part of the suit and also a delicate piece of equipment, that has
to be handled carefully.
A damaged zipper can cause serious injury or death.
• Pull the slide using two fingers in the loop attached to the slide.
• Always pull the slide parallel and straight along the zipper. A pull sideways may seriously
damage the zipper.
• When closing, make sure that neither suit material nor undergarment material is caught
in the zipper.
• If the slide gets jammed or is hard to pull, then pull it back, trace the reason (e.g. dirt or
clothing material caught in the chain) and solve the problem. Then slowly try to pull it
again.
• Never try to overcome a problem by pulling harder as this will damage the zipper.
9.5.2 Maintenance
Lubricate the sealing areas and metal elements, inside and outside, with the wax stick
supplied with the suit.
Make sure the surfaces are clean before lubricating.
