TRELLCHEM® SPLASH - Ansell Protective Solutions
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1. Hang the suit with the zipper fully open and enough space around it so that the air can flow freely around the suit The 32 required time for ventilating the chemicals depends on the temperature and airflow rate around the suit After having aired the suit check for odour smell of the chemicals and or test the air for residual chemicals by using simple gas detecting tubes Water soluble chemicals Chemicals that have higher solubility than 60 g l water are regarded as water soluble Also the solubility is dependent on the temperature an increase in temperature increases the solubility Examples of water soluble chemicals are phenol ethylene glycol sodium all acids and alkali see further below When decontaminating a suit which has been in contact with a water soluble compound you rinse the suit thoroughly with water preferably with some added detergent To further enhance the solubility you can use warm water 40 C Acids and alkali Examples sulphuric acid hydrochloric acid sodium hydroxide ammonium hydroxide Since both acids and alkali are soluble in water a suit which has been in con tact with either one of them should be rinsed with water Residual acid may first be neutralised with a dilute solution of alkali and vice versa for residual alkali Afterwards rinse thoroughly with water with some added detergent The pH should be checked during the decontamination when the pH is neutral the decontamination is fin2. IRE M ERN p Iz 6 E NAE Ten e MN RN i Enemies 3L 1 Essence 5 9 J E ESCECTTE soum yaaa aoe 5 5 5 5 fo samreasasexnso 2 o f e f e 5 rarene 9 9 L1 Bees f LE ESSET soam noen 5 5 5 5 5 supwreesa soenso 3 1 o 35 Glove data BUTYL INNER GLOVE Acetone Acetonitrile 06 Carbon disulfide il Chlorine gas fF Dicloromethane PF Diethylamine lee Ethyl acetate Hydrogen chloride gas NEN Methanol 1 Sodium hydroxide 40 Sulphuric acid 96 Tetrahydrofuran Eo Barrier inner glove in combination with Viton Butyl rubber glove Using barrier inner glove the above data will be the minimum protection level to be ex pected The test data is based on the barrier inner glove alone except for diethylamine NNI Sm E ONE DNE ae NNUS ee NNE S e 36 37 Ansell Protective Solutions AB Johan Kocksgatan 10 SE 231 81 Trelleborg Sweden Tel 46 0 10 205 1800 Fax 46 0 10 205 1840 http protective ansell com order protective ansell com Trellchem is a registered trademark owned by Trelleborg AB Viton is aregistered trademark of Dupont Performance Elastomers LLC 2015 Ansell Limited All Rights Reserved ANSELL 1507 Subject to change without notice Ansell
3. put on the boots as described below Open leg with elastic Put on the boots and pull the suit leg down over the boot and as far down as possible Open leg with press studs or Velcro As above then tighten around the boot using the press studs or Velcro 12 Open double leg with elastic There is an elastic strap across the opening at the end of the inner leg which must be positioned underneath your foot Pull up the outer part of the double suit leg The inner part of the double leg goes inside the boot Put on the boot Pull down the outer suit leg over the boot as far down as possible Sock versions Don the boot taking care the splash guard goes outside the boot shaft Pull down the splash guard over the boot Put on face respiratory protection if any Close the zipper and the flaps on top of it Make sure the flaps cover the zip per completely to prevent leakage Let the assistant pull the drawstring and make sure the hood is tight around any face or respiratory protection worn Close the neck flap Put on gloves Make sure there is a good overlap where the sleeve covers the glove shaft Tighten the sleeve straps and secure them with the touch and close fasteners This is important to prevent leakage and it is recommended that the assistant does this For suits fitted with the Bayonet ring system If the gloves are not in place already let the assistant attach the gloves and secure the Bayonet ring system with the re
4. brittleness stiffness swelling stickiness or other phenomena which could be evidence of chemi cal degradation or aging Check function of zipper and zipper fitting Check the function of exhaust valves if fitted Make certain that they are firmly mounted and not damaged If any defect malfunction is found the suit must be taken out of service Minor repairs may be done according to the instructions below Any repair or replacement of parts other than those described in Repair and mainte nance may only be performed by a certified Trellchem dealer or by Ansell Protective Solutions AB Repair and maintenance Repair of suit general Always use original Trellchem parts when repairing WARNING Measures must be taken to avoid inhalation of the fumes from the solvent and the glue Make sure that the working area where repairs are to be carried out is properly ventilated The Trellchem repair kit can be used for repair of punctures or minor damages NOTE After repairs the suit must be left for 24 hours to allow glue to dry To assure safe working order and to maintain the Ansell warranty major repairs such as large tears replacement of zipper visor etc shall be done by a Ansell certified repair centre or by Ansell Protective Solutions AB 20 Damages should always be patched on both the inside and the outside Start with the inside Select an appropriate patch one that is large enough to cover the puncture with a mar
5. over your head and put your left arm into the sleeve If the gloves are not already in place already let the assistant attach the gloves and secure the bayonet system with the red locking pin Let the assistant close the zipper and position the splash protective flap on top of the zipper Doffing Make sure there is assistance available for decontamination and doffing In principle the suits may be doffed by going through the instructions above in the reverse order however the following must be considered The optimum doffing procedure for this equipment will be specific not only to the design of protective clothing but to the facilities available the nature and availability of decontamination measures the degree and nature of the contamination and to local working practices It is therefore not possible to specify a unique doffing procedure for this product Users are however strongly encouraged to develop and validate their own workplace doffing procedures in order to establish that wearers in their own specific doffing environments and subject to their own training regimes can safely be extri cated from the protective clothing without becoming contaminated from the outside surface of the suit 18 Storage instructions Environmental conditions Dry humidity 50 30 Room temperature 20 5 C Away from direct sunlight Away from ozone generating sources for example electrical engines fluo rescent lamps and ai
6. should be replaced if attacked by ozone or at least every 5 years Check the face seal for ozone cracks by stretching the material strongly Ozone cracks are easy to identify since they always occur perpendicular to the stretching direction Maintenance instructions Gloves Rubber gloves can be decontaminated and reused in the same way as the suits The barrier inner glove is regarded as disposable and should be replaced after use Maintenance instructions Overpressure valve The overpressure valve should be replaced every 5 years 30 Spare part list Safety locking pin K73 103 585 Cleaning instructions Handwash Machine wash is not recommended Tumble dry is not allowed it may damage the suit Washing temperatures up to 40 C 104 F may be used Use a mild detergent and a piece of soft rag or a smooth brush Care should be taken not to scratch or damage the material Let the suit airdry or use a fan Persistent stains of oil or other substances may be washed off with alcohol ethanol If this is not effective a solvent like white spirit may be used carefully Take care not to use more solvent than necessary After this the suit should be rinsed with lukewarm water with mild detergent followed by water It is important to dry the suit both inside and outside Drying can be made by hand using a cloth or with a fan hair dryer 31 Decontamination guidelines No general decontamination procedure exists the best way to d
7. the concentration temperature of the chemical mixtures of chemicals flammability toxicity etc have to be considered Identify the chemicals before entering into the hazardous area in the chemi cal protective suit Minimize the exposure to chemicals during the mission Avoid direct contact with the chemicals as far as possible 9 Guidelines for use Choosing the appropriate chemical protective suit accessories and other necessary equipment to deal with a chemical emergency has to be made by qualified safety professionals Many types of work and work environments require the use of a helmet Trellchem suits can be used with a safety helmet The Trellchem chemical protective suits should be worn together with a safety boot with nailguard and steel toe cap Make sure that someone is available to assist while donning decontaminating and doffing Also make sure that the suit is decontaminated and inspected before it is returned into service or storage If the suit is damaged take it out of service and repair or replace as required Breathing apparatus Splash 900 1000 1500 and 2000 For European users the breathing apparatus must be approved to EN 137 This includes a requirement 6 15 for the regulator valve to have a design or position that it cannot be closed inadvertently We recommend a breathing apparatus with a regulator valve that is designed in a way that an accidental turning of the valve alone is not sufficient to
8. turn off the air However if the breathing apparatus to be used is equipped with a valve where fulfilment of 6 15 has been achieved only by need of several full turns of the valve to close it then the wearer should practice reaching the valve while wearing the suit Temperatures All Trellchem Splash suits except Splash 600LX may be used in temperature ranges from 40 C to 65 C Splash 600LX may be used in temperature ranges from 20 C to 65 C Never use the suits near open flames or intense heat The risk of heat stress must always be taken into account when working in coveralls and encapsulating suits Depending on the type of work and cloth ing this risk may be considerable even at moderate ambient temperatures 10 Antistatic properties Splash 900 Trellchem Splash 900 has been found acceptable for use in Dust Ex atmo spheres of zones 20 21 and 22 and in Gas Ex atmospheres of zones 1 and 2 EU directive 1999 92 EC for chemicals in explosion group IIA and IIB IEC 60079 after evaluation according to EN 13463 1 and the ATEX Directive 94 9 EC The approval is further limited by the fact that the suit should not be used in near processes where strong electrostatic charges are generated such as filling Styrofoam into packaging or rolling plastic films on or off rolls The evaluation has been performed by Dekra Exam GmbH in Essen Germany The user is reminded that any other equipment used together with the suit also has t
9. SCBA cylinder overlapping the trousers Close the zippers on each side of the jacket Donning procedure Splash 1000S Follow the instructions for Splash 1000 When donning the jacket the as sistant must pull the elasticised opening in the hood around face mask visor frame The jacket will fit an Interspiro Spiromatic face mask Verify the fit of any other type of mask before use Any accessories that are attached onto the face mask visor frame may interfere with the jacket to mask seal 15 Splash 1500 1 Attach the Hose Drop Stop on the demand hose Make sure the wide part faces the face mask See photos below e 2 Put on the SCBA except the face mask 3 Put on the suit and have someone helping to pull it over the SCBA cylin ders Do not close the zipper 4 Pull the demand hose through one of the chest openings slits Choose the side that fits your SCBA configuration best a If the mask has a quick connection to the hose disconnect it and pull the hose through the slit from inside to outside Connect it to the mask b If the mask is fixed to the hose carefully pull the entire mask through the slit from inside to outside 5 Put on the mask 6 Close the zipper fully 7 Fit the hood carefully around the face mask NOTE Splash 1500 does not offer protection of the face It is important that the neck flap is properly closed and that the hood elastic fits tightly around 16 any face respiratory protection to achi
10. TRELLCHEM SPLASH USER MANUAL Ansell Index IMPORTANTI iiie biieii unidi dinde eina aive nib 5 Certificates and approvals 6 Description of suits 20 00 eeceeessessececeeeeeessessaeseeeceseesesssanaeeeeeeeeeeseees 6 EC type approval ccccccccssssssssececeseesesssesaceeeecesecsessseeaeeeeeseeeeseees 6 Markings on the suit ee e rcr 7 emos PICtIOBFIES5 o deeiodh te too dte au adr etc edente gerat oderat 7 SIZES T 8 Other idis Hd ee A ee emere ceu non eon age 8 Suit malterlal kna aan iaaa drania aa iaaa aa kinaa 8 COmMponentS iioii ita DEED EDU Ede ic tM Re tdv e iue 8 Gloves and glove attachment system sessssss 8 Footwear and attachments eee eese esee ee sana na nn 9 Visor face seal and mask seal cessere 9 Undergarments 4 care suas niae cii iD oA n2 Duae YR X Ca rud aM RR Rar RR 9 Safety considerations eee 9 Chemical response cccccececsssseececececeseesssscaeseeecesansesscaneeseeeenss 9 Guidelines for use ccccccceceessssseeceeeceseesessceeseeeseeassessceseeseeeenss 10 Breathing apparatus Splash 900 1000 1500 and 2000 10 Tembperatules oot doe cocoa decode icio Actress 10 Antistatic properties 2 ccc cecoiccsccracereiutcocuDeDc
11. cloiecercoce 11 Pec 12 Splash oQQ 2 2 eio ete tts 12 Splash 900 3x i tette coe NOR ede st Wesen ne is 13 Splash 1000 and Splash 100058 sess 15 Splash 1500 oe Seek ee SINCaN SS 16 Splash 2000 eti e ote dtt 17 DOTS AEBERCRURTONEONECONICDRIQNUEHEE MIU OCRDNN UNIT EDBSOESSORSOREEEEN S 18 Storage instructions ecce 19 Environmental conditions esee esee eene 19 Suit storage met lods oce ee et icio endis ees 19 Storage life Shelf life cccccececsssssssseeececeeeessssseeeeeseeeesesssseaees 19 Inspection men 20 Repair and maintenance rere 20 Repair of suit general soe doris eet eR weve eis Geena 20 Repair of punctures and minor damages 21 Trellchem Bayonet glove ring system general 22 Replacement of rubber gloves sess 24 Replacement of glove assembly Ansell Barrier inner glove plus outer rubber glove eeeeee esee essen enean 26 Maintenance instructions Bayonet rings 30 Maintenance instructions Face seal suuuss 30 Maintenance instructions Gloves esee 30 Maintenance instructions Overpressure valve 30 Spare part llSt 3 eco eve eto e eiue e
12. d between the gloves 28 7 Push the glove through the glove ring and align the thumb of the glove 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 assembly onto the suit 8 The gloves can be detached by going through the applicable steps above backwards The inner glove will stick to the outer glove but this can be over come by using a little force You may try one finger at a time and or turning the outer glove inside out if you have problems detaching the inner glove 29 Maintenance instructions Bayonet rings The Trellchem Bayonet ring system includes two Viton O rings and a safety locking pin The Viton O rings should be replaced when broken or at least every 5 years For optimal performance the O rings must at all times be lu bricated If not the Bayonet ring system will be difficult to close and there is a risk of damaging 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 worn out When functioning properly the safety pin snaps in place when pushing it with a finger The pin may after repeated use become too easy to push in place and must then be replaced Maintenance instructions Face seal If the suit is fitted with a face seal it
13. d locking pin Splash 900 The Splash 900 is designed to be used with an SCBA or other respiratory protective equipment with a full face mask The Trellchem Mini Hood must be worn with the Splash 900 to make sure full liquid tight splash protection is achieved in the face piece face seal interface Make sure the gloves are attached in the Bayonet ring system see chapter Trellchem Bayonet glove ring system general on the suit or that gloves prepared for bayonet attachment are available 13 Donning procedure The Splash 900 is a rear entry suit with a liquid tight zipper in the upper back Step into the legs of the suit and put the arms into the sleeves of the suit Pull the hood over your head For suits without attached boots put on the boots as described below Open double leg with elastic There is an elastic strap across the opening at the end of the inner leg which must be positioned underneath your foot Pull up the outer part of the double suit leg The inner part of the double leg goes inside the boot Put on the boot Pull down the outer suit leg over the boot as far down as possible Sock versions Don the boot taking care the splash guard goes outside the boot shaft Pull down the splash guard over the boot Let the assistant close the zipper and position the splash protective flap on top of the zipper Put on the facemask starting at the chin and make sure the facemask tightens against the face seal of the s
14. e glove with the green mark on the glove ring Push it firmly into place us ing your thumbs See Open detach attach position for instructions on at taching the glove glove ring assembly onto the suit 3 Detach the glove by going through these steps backwards 25 Replacement of glove assembly Ansell Barrier inner glove plus outer rubber glove Parts required per suit Glove ring K73 103 565 plus O ring 2 pcs Ansell Barrier inner glove with black inner ring K72 251 465 1 pair Butyl rubber gloves K72 250 200 1 pair or Viton butyl rubber gloves K72 250 300 1 pair 1 Only barrier inner gloves that are delivered ona ring can be used 2 Remove the white pro tective film on each finger of the inner glove This will uncover a sticky area that will hold the inner glove in place and keep it inside the outer glove when the hand is retracted 26 21 3 Push the in ner glove into the outer rubber glove Make sure all fingers of the inner glove come into position all the way inside the fingers of the outer glove 4 Press the fingers of the outer and inner gloves to gether so that they stick together 5 Push the ring of the inner glove ap proximately 5 cm 2 inches into the rubber glove 6 Put one hand inside the gloves and curl a fist At the same time put a finger of the other hand be tween the ring and the outer glove to release air that is trappe
15. econtaminate must be decided for the specific chemical encountered This decision may only be taken by people educated for this task and with a good knowledge of chemistry Ansell Protective Solutions AB may be contacted for advice As a first rule a pre decontamination must always be performed before doffing the suit the safety of the wearer is the most important This pre decontamination should include rinsing with large amounts of water if possible containing a detergent After this initial procedure the real decontamination can take place and since all chemicals can be divided into groups depending on chemical and or physical properties the following three groups are the most relevant when it comes to decontamination volatile water soluble or reacts with water water insoluble Depending on which group a chemical falls into the decontamination pro cedure will be different see the following descriptions A special group of chemicals are the chemical warfare agents for which we recommend a special decontamination procedure see below Volatile chemicals Chemicals that have lower boiling temperature than 80 C are regarded as volatile These are typically solvents like ethyl acetate heptane benzene chloroform acetone and many others To decontaminate a suit which has been in contact with a volatile compound you air the suit outdoors or in a well ventilated area if possible at a slightly elevated temperature 30 40 C
16. eparate gloves is the Trellchem Butyl rubber glove As an option the Trellchem Viton Butyl rubber glove may be used Both of these gloves may be used with the Ansell Barrier inner glove Gloves in chloroprene rub ber and PVC are also available Information on the chemical resistance of the gloves can be found in chapter Chemical and technical data Footwear and attachments Standard boots fitted or separate are PVC safety boots Nitrile rubber boots are available as an option Visor face seal and mask seal e Splash 900 is fitted with a face seal moulded in natural rubber Splash 1000 and 2000 are fitted with 1 mm soft PVC visor e Splash 1000S is fitted with an elasticated mask seal Undergarments For very cold weather and or where there is a risk of contact with chemicals at very low temperature insulating undergarments like the Trellchem Insulating Underwear that protect the user from frost bite should be used Also the Trellchem suits can be worn ontop of firemen s turnout gear NOTE Make sure you have the right size of suit depending on type of undergarment Safety considerations All personnel should be acquainted with this manual before using the suits Chemical response Responding to hazardous chemical emergencies can be a very complex task and may involve chemicals other than those stipulated as test chemicals in standards or in this documentation Besides the specific chemical s encountered other aspects such as
17. ers drawstrings and flaps are correctly positioned closed and pulled tight so they protect and prevent leakage It is also important that the wearer has selected the right size of suit in order to prevent liquid leakage It is important that the procedures below are followed in order to obtain the proper full body protection NOTE 1 All suits with open legs and sock booties must be worn with safety boots NOTE 2 All suits must be worn with liquid tight chemical protective gloves NOTE 3 The hood ofa Splash 600 or 1500 cannot be guaranteed to provide a completely tight seal to a face mask If complete protection against liquids is required a suit with an integrated visor should be selected Splash 600 Please note that Splash 600 does not offer protection of the face It is im portant that the neck flap is properly closed and that the hood drawstring is pulled tight around any face respiratory protection to achieve protection in this area The opening in the face neck area may allow leakage into the suit if the face respiratory protection does not fit tightly in the hood or if no face protection is worn Splash 600 also comes in a version with a stand up collar This suit does not offer protection for the head and therefore it is recommended to use a separate protective hood for example Trellchem Freeflow Hood Donning procedure Step into the legs of the suit and put the arms into the sleeves of the suit For suits without attached boots
18. eve protection in this area The opening in the face neck area may allow leakage into the suit if the face respiratory protection does not fit tightly in the hood or if no face protection is worn 8 Close the zipper splash guard and chin flap 9 Put on gloves if separate and close the Velcro fasteners on the sleeves 10 Position the hose in the upper end of the slit opening Make sure the wide part of the Hose Drop Stop is outside the slit and the thin part is positioned in the slit Close the Velcro carefully and tight around the thin part of the Hose Drop Stop See photo below 11 Ready Splash 2000 The Splash 2000 is designed to be used with an SCBA See note on SCBA in chapter Safety considerations The visor should be treated with antifog gel art no 069 000 710 before donning Donning procedure Step into the legs of the suit 17 For suits without attached boots put on the boots as described below Open double leg with elastic There is an elastic strap across the opening at the end of the inner leg which must be positioned underneath your foot Pull up the outer part of the double suit leg The inner part of the double leg goes inside the boot Put on the boot Pull down the outer suit leg over the boot as far down as possible Sock versions Don the boot taking care the splash guard goes outside the boot shaft Pull down the splash guard over the boot Put your right arm into the sleeve pull the hood
19. gin of at least 15 mm around the damage In all instances the area to be repaired must be clean and dry before application of adhesive and patch Repair of punctures and minor damages Trellchem Splash repair kit for suits made in PVC material 1 tube of PVC glue 1 bottle Trellchem solvent 1 1197 250 ml for cleaning 1 set Trellchem repair patches 1 brush Viton Buty Trellchem Super repair kit art no 487 080 073 for Splash suits made in Trellchem Super material 1 can Trellchem adhesive 6 0724 125 ml 1 bottle Trellchem hardener 1 7869 8 ml sufficient for 125 ml adhesive 1 bottle Trellchem solvent 1 1197 250 ml for cleaning 1 set Trellchem repair patches yellow for outside and orange for inside 2 brushes 1 Trellchem Super material only Add the hardener to the glue Mix thor oughly This mixture must be used within two hours 2 Select a patch which is large enough to cover the damage with a margin of at least 15 mm around the damage Position the patch accordingly and mark the position with a pen 3 Clean the patch and the hood material with Trellchem solvent 1 1197 4 Apply a thin layer of the glue to the damaged area and to the patch Allow to dry 5 10 minutes until it is tacky 5 Repeat step 3 applying a second layer of glue Let dry until tacky 6 Apply the patch over the damage starting from one end to avoid wrinkles 7 Smooth with a hand roller or any other appropriate tool 8 Repeat this procedure f
20. he 31 Cleaning instructions eeeeeeee 31 Decontamination guidelines 32 Volatle chemricals i iiic iocos iie doc Lco eec crecen eee 32 Water soluble chemicals eeeeeeeeeeeeeene nennen 33 Acids and alkali eese iiis AAE A nnne AEE e innen nnn 33 Water insoluble chemicals eeeeeeeeeeeeenenenennnnns 33 Chi ricalwettate aeetites isa cstmea e vontasa usati peu cta Su Re nenna nenna 34 Retirement and disposal 34 Chemical and technical data 35 Suit material data cc ccccccceceesssssesceeecesessesssseaeeeeeceseesesssareees 35 Glove data etc ecore reote mete ise Doce ees evene oec eren 36 IMPORTANT This manual is valid only for Trellchem Splash The suits may only be used by trained personnel that is familiar with the contents of this manual A risk analysis must be performed to determine the protection level and type of protective clothing required before any work involving chemicals is performed Failure to comply with any of the recommendations given herein may result in serious injury or death Check the website http protective ansell com for available updates and the latest edition of this manual Certificates and approvals General instructions for use maintenance e
21. ished pH can easily be checked with a pH stick Water insoluble chemicals Chemicals that are not water soluble are soluble in some type of solvent for example alcohol or white spirit Chemicals that have lower solubility than 60 g l water are regarded as water insoluble Examples are styrene pyridine nitrobenzene diesel and crude oil 33 If the suit has been in contact with a water insoluble compound you wipe the suit thoroughly with a cloth soaked in alcohol or white spirit depending on what solvent will solve the chemical Afterwards rinse thoroughly with water with some added detergent There are chemicals that are so sticky it is more or less impossible to get the suit completely clean If this occurs the suit must be scrapped Chemical warfare agents To decontaminate chemical and also biological warfare agents we rec ommend using a 30 water slurry of calcium hypochlorite also known as chloride of lime or HTH The suit is washed with the slurry and the slurry is allowed to react with the agents for about 15 minutes before it is washed off with water After this procedure the suit is washed thoroughly with lots of water preferably with some added detergent Retirement and disposal The suit has to be replaced when worn out damaged beyond repair or after being exposed to undecontaminable chemicals If changes in the material properties brittleness stiffness swelling stickiness or other phenomena are found the sui
22. it offers chemical protection This pictogram indicates that the suit offers protection against infective agents EN 14126 This pictogram indicates that this manual has to be read This pictogram indicates the size of the suit see below This pictogram indicates that the suit is only to be handwashed max 40 C 104 F This pictogam indicates that the suit shall not be tumbled dry Sizes The size of the suit is indicated by letters XS XXL and by indicating the size of the user in a pictogram as above The figures in the pictogram indicate the height and the chest bust girth of the user in centimetres Available size range Size range Height Chest bust girth cm XS 164 176 84 92 S 170 182 88 96 M 176 188 92 100 L 182 194 96 104 XL 188 200 100 108 XXL 200 212 104 116 Splash 1000 1000S and 1500 come as standard in size L specially designed to fit ontop of turnout gear etc of various sizes Other sizes are available Other Marking can be made with a permanent marker pen Other means of mark ing may be available Contact your supplier for advise Suit material All Trellchem Splash suits are made from a PVC coated fabric As an option Splash 600 can be made in the Trellchem Super material which is a fabric coated with a combination of Viton and butyl rubber Components Gloves and glove attachment system The standard glove for Splash suits with attached gloves Splash 900 1000 and 2000 or s
23. o be suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres The evaluated suit was made from the standard Splash 900 material had attached PVC boots and Nitrile Chloroprene gloves For suits without attached boots the same Trellchem PVC boot or another approved dissipative boot has to be used The use of Trellchem Kevlar over gloves is approved however these gloves are not electrically conductive so e g hand held metal tools may require ad ditional means of grounding For added safety the suit may be sprayed with water before and during use Splash 600 1000 1500 and 2000 Splash 600 1000 1500 and 2000 suit materials as well as the Trellchem Super and Light material options fulfil the EN 1149 5 4 2 1 material requirements for protective clothing with antistatic properties NOTE The data is only valid for the suit material IMPORTANT This information is not a claim that the complete garment is antistatic or in any way safe to use with flammable liquids or vapours or ex plosive atmospheres The European standard on antistatic properties of cloth ing EN 1149 does not specify any method to evaluate a complete garment If static charges are a concern the suit may be sprayed with water before and during use to minimize the risk of static charges accumulating 11 Donning For all suits we recommend that one person is available to assist when don ning the suit This person should make sure the suit is properly fitted and that all zipp
24. or the outside of the hood 21 Trellchem Bayonet glove ring system general Closed position Green marks opposite white marks To open the system and detach the glove assembly re move the red locking pin push the two rings together and twist counter clockwise until the white marks meet Open detach attach position White marks op posite white marks To attach the glove ring match the white marks push the two rings together and twist clockwise until the white marks meet the green marks In sert the red locking pin 22 K72 000 611 K72 000 606 O ring for the glove ring O ring for the sleeve ring When assembling the Bayonet ring system for the first time lubricate the groove and the O ring with Molycote lubrication 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 clean ing NOTE This procedure should be performed on both sleeve ring and glove ring 23 Replacement of rubber gloves Parts required per suit Glove ring K73 103 565 plus O ring 2 pcs Inner ring black K73 103 580 2 pcs Butyl rubber gloves K72 250 200 1 pair or Viton butyl rubber gloves K72 250 300 1 pair 1 Push the black inner ring into the glove Position it ap proximately 5 cm 2 inches into the glove 24 2 Push the glove through the glove ring and align the thumb of th
25. r conditioners Suit storage methods The suit should be stored Folded as upon delivery or hanging In the plastic bag delivered with it or in another tight bag or box f stored in a soft bag never store suits on top of each other as too much weight or high pressure may damage the visor f stored in a box make sure the box is large enough to easily accommodate the suit without pushing pressing or squeezing it If stored hanging suits with boots should have the boots on the floor to avoid excess strain on the shoulders f stored folded the face seal on Splash 900 suits should be as flat as pos sible avoiding sharp folds NOTE When stored the suit should be unfolded and inspected once a year Storage life Shelf life Trellchem Splash suits 7 years The storage shelf life applies under optimal storage conditions see above and does not form a guarantee The storage shelf life may be exceeded or less than the above stated Therefore the condition of the suit needs to be checked regularly to evaluate whether it is in good condition or not see below 19 Inspection The suit is to be inspected upon delivery after each use and after repair or if not used annually The inspection shall consist of the following steps Visual inspection of both inside and outside Look for surface damages on material seams face seal or visor if fitted boots and gloves Look for changes in the material properties such as
26. t should be taken out of service immediately and replaced In doubtful cases contact your supplier or Ansell Protective Solutions AB Worn out suits should be disposed of according to local regulations for PVC PVC coated fabrics and or rubber coated fabrics Incineration is recom mended Suits that are not completely decontaminated must be disposed of in a safe manner taking local regulations for the specific chemical into account 34 Chemical and technical data Suit material data A Splash 600 D Light material option B Splash 900 1500 2000 E Super material option C Splash 1000 1000S F Splash 600LX PROPERTY Abrasion resistance Flex cracking Flex cracking at 30 C Tear resistance Tensile strength Puncture resistance Resistance to flame Limited flame spread index lt D o Antistatic properties EN 1149 5 Seam strength Resistance to permeation suit material Dimethyl formamide Hydrochloric acid 3796 Methanol Sodium hydroxide NaOH Sulphuric acid 9896 H SO Resistance to permeation seams Dimethyl formamide Hydrochloric acid 3796 Methanol Sodium hydroxide NaOH Sulphuric acid 9896 H SO Acc to EN ISO 14116 not part of EN 14605 requirements See Antistatic properties page 11 not part of EN 14605 requirements For more chemical data see the manual for Trellchem EVO VPS Flash VPS TS TL For more chemical information see the Trellchem Resistance table EORR
27. tc are given below Description of suits The Trellchem Splash range of suits consists of Splash 600 Basic overall suit for liquid spray protection type 4 Splash 900 Non encapsulating liquid tight type 3 suit for use with an SCBA Splash1000 Two piece encapsulating liquid tight type 3 suit for use with an SCBA Splash1000S Two piece encapsulating spray tight type 4 suit for use with an SCBA Splash 1500 Spray tight type 4 coverall with hump for use with an SCBA Splash 2000 Encapsulating liquid tight type 3 suit for use with an SCBA EC type approval Trellchem Splash 600 1000S and 1500 are approved as type 4 spray tight reusable full body chemical protective clothing according to EN 14605 2005 Trellchem Splash 900 1000 and 2000 are approved as type 3 liquid tight reusable full body chemical protective clothing according to EN 14605 2005 EC type examination has been performed by FORCE Certification A S Park All 345 DK 2605 Br ndby Denmark notified body 0200 Markings on the suit Symbols Pictograms C 0402 p This marking CE marking indicates that the suit has EC type approval and complies with the Council Di rective on Personal Protective Equipment 89 686 EC Chemical protective clothing is category III according to the directive and 0402 is the number of the notified body that is responsible for production control 0402 is SB Sweden This pictogram indicates that the su
28. uit not the suit material Pull the harness over the head and tighten the straps Have the assistant check the mask position and make sure there are no folds on the face seal which can cause leakage Put on the Trellchem Mini Hood If the gloves are not in place already let the assistant attach the gloves and secure the Bayonet ring system with the red locking pin 14 Splash 1000 and Splash 1000S These suits are designed to be used with an SCBA See note on SCBA in chapter Safety considerations It can be worn on top of fire protective clothing turn out gear Before donning This is a two piece suit and it is important to have a good overlap between jacket and trousers Therefore make sure to adjust the suspenders so that the waist of the trousers is as high up as possible The optimum setting of the suspenders may vary with user Make sure all zippers are open The visor should be treated with antifog gel art no 069 000 710 Put on boots and SCBA before donning the suit Donning procedure Splash 1000 Don the suit by stepping into the trousers and putting the suspenders over your shoulders The assistant should make sure the lower part of the SCBA cylinder goes inside the upper part of the trousers Pull down the zippers at the lower end of the legs Put on the jacket by pulling it over your head and inserting the arms into the sleeves Put your hands into the gloves Pull down the lower back part of jacket over the
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