General Information
The suit is manufactured from a durable PVC coated polyester fabric and
incorporates a 3M Jupiter ™ Air Filter Unit (AFU). The AFU is powered by
re-chargeable NiMH battery and is 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.
The AFU also features an audible warning alarm.
During use the AFU should be fitted with 3M
453-0
9
-25
filters. The filters, when
used in conjunction with the 3M Jupiter™ AFU as part of an approved system,
conform to the RILS0003, based upon EN12941:1998 (see introduction). Please
refer to the instructions for use supplied with the 3M Jupiter™ AFU for
limitations, storage, cleaning instructions etc, 3M Ref. QX-3800-1080-8.
Garment features include:
·
Large flexible visor bonded to the suit.
·
Four exhalation valves fitted to the rear of the suit.
·
Integral ‘HAZMAX’ safety boots with steel toe-caps and mid-soles.
·
Dual glove system consisting of a laminated inner glove ( Kemblok™)
bonded to an outer Neoprene glove. 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.
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