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Protection against heat hazard of an arc flash > Performance levels in
compliance with IEC 61482-2:2009:
APC: class 1, 4 kA. The APC is the arc protection class. The garment
protects from heat hazard experienced by a wearer at a distance of 300
mm from an arc flash produced by a current of 4kA between 2 electrodes
spaced 30 mm apart
ATPV: 12 cal/cm² - The ATPV is the Arc Thermal Performance Value of
the PPE and is equal to the amount of incident energy emitted by an
electric arc that the PPE will protect before the user will start to experience
second degree burns.
PPE performances have been tested after 5 domestic washes at 40°C and
drying according to Method F.
Recommendations for an optimal use
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Visually inspect the PPE before use. If a defect is detected, the garment
should be replaced.
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Articles of protection clothing: this is a one-piece suit (AFG-1 coverall)
to protect the torso, the arms, and the legs at the same time.
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The use of additional protection such as gloves, hoods etc. may be
necessary for full-body protection.
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The correct performance of the garment requires it to be correctly
fastened at all times. Ankles and wrists must be covered. The top
garment has to cover the pants in all circumstances (movements,
bending forward…) and make sure that the lower back is always
recovered.
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To protect against electrostatic charge, it’s better if the PPE is in
contact with the wearer’s skin to allow dissipation of the charge.
Appropriate antistatic footwear or bracelet must be worn and if
necessary, the operator must be earthed.
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The environmental conditions and risks associated with the operator’s
surroundings must be considered.
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Specific point: your jacket or your coverall may close with an anti-panic
zip to allowed to quickly take off the garment in case of danger.
Usual use
Anti-panic use
After Anti-panic
use
Pull up the
cursor as a
standard zipper.
Pull up the cursor
until the cursor
become free.
Pull up the garment at
each side to take off
the garment.
Move down the
cursor to have a
usual use.
Recommendations against improper use
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This PPE must not be used against risks other than those previously
described.
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Dirt, and molten metal adhering to the garment may affect its
performance.
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This PPE does not protect against the aluminium splashes.
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Never remove the garment when in an explosive or flammable
environment or when handling explosive or flammable material.
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In case of inflammable projections, or molten splashes, remove the
garment
in a safe place.
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An increase in the oxygen content in the air may considerably reduce
the level of protection offered by the PPE.
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Sleeves may not be rolled up.
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This garment is not intended for fire entry, structural or wildlands
firefighting activities and provides no personal protection from chemical
exposures.
Warnings
Protective garments will not protect you against all exposures and under
all conditions, even when worn properly. Do not use your garment if it is
wet, dirty, cracked, abraded, torn or altered form. Use extreme caution for
all operations. The upper and lower body including the neck, arms to the
wrists and legs to the ankles, are protected and covered by the clothing.
Additional protection for head, hands and feet are required to protect the
wearer from the effects of heat and flame. The jacket or top garment must
be worn with trousers. Useful life the garments depends on the use of the
PPE, maintenance, storage, etc.
Washing instructions
The washing frequency is based on the degree of soiling that varies
according to the working conditions. Close all loop&hook fasteners and
zippers. Empty all pockets. Launder separately, never mix with non-flame
resistant items. Recommended washing temperature is 40°C (104°F).
Turn the garment inside out to avoid any deterioration due rubbing against
the washing machine drum. No bleach product may be used. Do not use
washing powder containing soap or chlorine. Liquid detergent is preferred.
Do not use fabric softeners. Do not put under sunlight. Tumble dry
garments at low temperature settings or hand dry away from light source.
Iron at regular temperature.
-Do not wash above 40ºC (104ºF).
-Bleaching is not allowed.
-Iron at regular temperature 110ºC (230ºF).
-Tumble-dry at reduced temperature. Maximum 60ºC (140ºF)
USEFUL LIFE OF x 5 (Five) YEARS. Year of manufacturing is located on
the label which is sewn in the garment.
CATU is improving the operator safety by implementing
the possibility to know your safety equipment status and
to be able to track its compliance vs actual standards. A
DATAMATRIX code is added on your product, scan it to
connect yourself to Check me by Sicame. Contact CATU to
subscribe to the application and ease your material’s
management.
Signs of wear and tear repair
The clothing must be check regularly to ensure that not any damage or
evidence of ageing are present. If necessary, the clothing should be
repaired or replaced.
Repairs or length adaptations must be executed by qualified personnel
that has received proper training, and with identical materials and clean
garment.
The modification of concept of the PPE by the user is strictly forbidden.
Innocuity
The garment does not contain substances declared today to be CMR:
Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or toxic to Reproduction.
Storage
The garment has a storage life estimated at 5 years if you keep the
garment away from unnecessary exposure to sunlight, in dry places and
protected against any aggressive agents.
Packaging: Plastic bag.
Recycling
Do not throw away your PPE. Hand over to your employer who has
installed an adapted procedure for recycling or destruction your PPE.
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