ONESuit® Pro User Guide & Technical Manual - Saint
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1. Property Method Requirement Result Liquid Tight Integrity NFPA 1991 8 3 No penetration Pass Ending Suit Pressure NFPA 8 4 280 mm H2O 86 4 Accommodates Head protection NFPA 8 4 Yes Pass Visual Acuity NFPA 8 4 220 35 20 20 Remove Reinsert Hands NFPA 8 4 5 times Pass Maximum Suit Ventilation Rate NFPA 8 5 100 mm H2O 50 8 Gas Tight Integrity ASTM F1052 280 mm H2O 88 9 Exhaust Valve Mounting Strength NFPA 8 9 gt 135 N 449 Fitting Pull Out Strength Dr ger Pass through NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1996 Fitting Pull Out Strength Interspiro Pass through NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1213 Fitting Pull Out Strength ISI Pass through NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1724 Fitting Pull Out Strength MSA Pass through NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 2124 Fitting Pull Out Strength MSA Quick fill Pass through NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1172 Fitting Pull Out Strength Survivair Pass through NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1829 Fitting Pull Out Strength Scott Pass through NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1731 Exhaust Valve Inward Leakage NFPA 8 26 30 ml min 9 5 Flammability Resistance After flame Garment Material ASTM F1358 lt 10 seconds 0 0 Flammability Resistance Char Length Garment Material ASTM F1358 lt 100 mm 63 5 Flammability Resistance No Melt or Drip Garment Material ASTM F1358 Up to 12 seconds Pass Burst Strength Garment Material ASTM D751 gt 200 N2. Donning and doffing procedures The ONESuit Pro is designed to allow it to be donned and doffed with ease e Refer to the sizing section to determine the appropriate size suit Be sure that the selected suit has passed inspection and pressure tests as required e Itis recommended that a person be available to assist during the don and doff process Be sure that there are no items on the body or clothing that could cause damage to the inside of the suit such as rings watches badges belts etc NOTE When donning and doffing the suit take care to avoid creasing the visor as this could impair visibility and or create a leak failure in the suit To don the suit 1 Choose a location that offers a clean place to stand and has either a bench or chair 2 While seated place both legs into the suit with only socks over the feet Insert feet into boots 3 Stand up and while suit is at waist level put SCBA pack on It is recommended that the mask not be put on the face until the suit is ready to be zipped up in order to conserve air Attach the internal belt to the waist securing tightly to the body 4 Put mask on face and turn on air supply Put safety helmet on if required 5 Pull suit over the head being careful not to crease or crush the visor 6 Zip suit completely closed then close flap over zip To doff the suit 1 Follow the reverse order for donning the suit 2 Special attention is required when withdrawing th
3. Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 2 of 17 Pages 3 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 3 of 17 SECTION 1 Introduction to ONESuit Pro ONESuit Pro is a gas tight totally encapsulating chemical and biological protective suit ensemble that provides maximum protection at an affordable price It is designed to meet the real world needs of those who work in the most dangerous environments ONESuil Pro is CE marked and has EC type approval from BSI in UK CE0086 in accordance with the Council Directive 9 686 EEC on personal protective equipment and the relevant standards ONESuit Pro ET also has been certified for maritime use with SOLAS II 2 approval as per the International Maritime Organisation IMO Equipment Directive ONESuit Pro is offered in 3 versions as follows ONESuit Pro ET Emergency Team ONESuit Pro CBRN ONESuit Pro Industrial This User Guide will focus firstly on the ET version and then cover key differences for other versions in sections 6 and 7 ONESuit Pro ET Emergency Team offers e Certification and Testing to EN 943 1 EN943 2 NFPA 1991 and NFPA 1994 Class 2 e Protection from exposure to chemical biological agents and industrial chemicals in both liquid and vapour form suitable for use by Emergency Teams and other HAZMAT responders Flame and abrasion resistance without additional layers e User comfort due to conformable light weight flexible fabric membra
4. Information Maintenance and pressure test details If Limited Use suits for Emergency Teams EN943 2 ET have been used at an incident but not contaminated or unpacked for any reason a pressure test must be carried out in accordance with EN464 prior to repacking and storage to be ready for immediate use Use the following steps to pressure test the suit 1 Remove the exhaust valves quantity 2 2 Install the pressure test adapters sold separately in the valve holes with the hose connections facing outside of the suit 3 Close zipper to the fully sealed position Commercially available pressure test kits capable of testing to EN464 may be used to test ONESuif Pro Refer to the applicable pressure test kit operating instructions before proceeding 4 Inflate the suit to a pressure of 1 750 Pa 17 5mbar or 178mm 7 inches of water column Remove any creases and folds in the suit as far as practicable 5 Lower the pressure to 1 700Pa 17mbar or 173mm 6 8 inches of water column using the valve on the adapter This is the pre test expansion pressure and this pressure should be maintained for 10 minutes adding air if necessary 6 Adjust pressure to 1 650Pa 16 5 mbar or 168mm 6 6 inches of water column and shut off air flow This is the test pressure Set and start the timer and wait for 6 minutes Note the pressure at end of these 6 minutes The suit should not be touched or moved during this period of time as this may lead to fals
5. representative Limited use suits must be inspected and pressure tested before being re used if the suit has been used at an incident or fully removed from the original plastic bag but not contaminated Once the suit is removed from the original packaging the suit should be subjected to an annual inspection and pressure test After the inspection and pressure test the suit should be packaged again in a clear plastic bag with the original test date and date of re inspection clearly marked in the Inspection Log see page 9 If there is any question about the condition of the suit or any apparent damage discontinue use immediately It should only be returned to service if visual inspection leak and pressure testing have been satisfactorily completed Visor anti fog procedure Anti fog protection is not applied to the visor by the manufacturer Commercially available anti fog solutions suitable for soft plastics may be used on the inside of the visor If fogging is likely to occur be sure to have access to a clean soft cloth that may be used to wipe the inside of the visor Recommended undergarments The ONESuit Pro is a fully encapsulating garment and there is very little exchange of heat between the body and the outside of suit The most appropriate garments will depend on temperatures outside the suit and mobility demands of the task Certain synthetic and or natural fabrics against the skin will aid in comfort by moving moisture away from the
6. use Once the suit is no longer suitable for use it should be disposed of in accordance with organisational procedures Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 15 of 17 SECTION 8 Cleaning Information and Precautions Warnings e Do not use strong solvents to clean as this may reduce the effective life of suit Do not machine wash Do not dry clean Do not bleach Do not iron Do not tumble dry Do not use abrasive cleaning materials on suits Limited Use suits should be discarded after contamination by hazardous materials After use garments should be showered or cleaned to decontaminate surfaces exposed to hazardous substances There are a range of decontamination and safety showers for reusable garments available suitable for this purpose The interior and exterior surfaces of garments may be cleaned using cleaning fluids recommended as follows Recommended cleaning fluids are Rapid Alcohol Clear materials both sides Apply by spray or swab to clear plastic areas and wipe with a lint free cloth or towelling until clean and dry Citra Sol Body material exterior Dilute with water up to 20 parts water 1 part Citra Sol Apply by brush spray or swab and wipe clean Allow to dry Sterilising Detergent Body material interior Dilute with water up to 40 parts water 1 part Sterilising De
7. 69 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 13 of 17 SECTION 6 ONESuit Pro CBRN Ensemble Compliance statement Protective clothing for use against chemical biological radiological and nuclear CBRN agents to a technical specification satisfying Annex Il of the PPE Directive 89 686 EEC Limited Use Description of materials This ensemble incorporates the ONEGlove Hazmat glove system which offers outstanding protection with excellent dexterity as well as Tingley HazProof Boots for outstanding chemical protection combined with heat resistance The ONEGlove Hazmat gloves are made by Saint Gobain Performance Plastics and feature a single piece construction that is available in the sizes 7 11 The gloves are attached using a secure ring and clamp mechanism e ONESuit Pro CBRN Ensemble Comprises of ONESuit Pro CBRN ONEGlove Hazmat M sizes S to XXL Tingley HazProof boot Part No 82330 82331 sizes 7 13 Clamp ring glove interface Integral sock Black canvas storage bag Available Boot Size ONEGlove HAZMAT M Size UK EUR Small 7 8 42 Medium 8 9 43 Large 9 9 5 44 X Large 10 10 5 45 XX Large 11 11 5 46 47 Additional limitations of use e ONESuit Pro CBRN Ensemble The suit must only be used with an SCBA complying with BS 8468 1 The CBRN suit must only be used with the ONEGlove Hazmat and the Tingley HazProof CBRN boots Limited use chemical protective cl
8. 73 4 gt 40 N 3 80 N 4 Tensile strength ISO 13934 1 250 N 4 608 8 N 5 Puncture EN 863 gt 10 N 2 54 7 N 3 Ignition EN 13274 4 meth 3 Pass through flame 1 sec 1 5 sec flame 3 Seam strength ISO 13935 2 A 2 gt 300 N 5 592 3 N 5 Strength of detachable EN 943 1 6 5 2100 N gt 100 N parts attachments Strength of lifeline EN 270 1994 7 10 21000 N gt 1000 N Strength of attachment points EN 270 1994 7 10 2250 N gt 250 N Pass through strength EN 270 1994 7 10 21000 N gt 1000 N Exhaust valve max pressure change EN 943 1 6 6 lt 100 Pa Pass from 1 kPa in 1 min Exhaust valve pull test EN 943 1 6 5 2150 N lt 150 N Max internal pressure 300 min EN 943 1 6 4 lt 400 Pa Pass SECTION 4 CHEMICAL TEST DATA Chemical Agent Test Method Garment material Visor Material Visor Seam Garment Seam Acetone ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Acetonitrile ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Ammonia ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 1 3 Butadiene ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Carbon Disulphide ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Chlorine ASTM F739 EN374 3 310 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Dichloromethane ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Diethyl amine ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Dimethyl Formamide ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Ethyl Acetate ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Ethylene Oxide ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480
9. 774 Puncture propagation Tear Resistance Garment Material ASTM D2582 gt 49 N 106 Cold Temperature Performance Garment Material NFPA 8 12 lt 0 057 Nm 0 009 Seam Breaking Strength Garment ASTM D751 gt 2 88 kN m 12 8 Closure Breaking Strength ASTM D751 gt 2 88 kN m 7 065 Flammability Resistance After flame Visor Material ASTM F1358 lt 10 seconds 3 82 Flammability Resistance Char Length Visor Material ASTM F1358 lt 100 mm 20 32 Flammability Resistance No Melt or Drip Visor Material ASTM F1358 Up to 12 seconds Pass Cold Temperature Performance Visor Material NFPA 8 12 No Crack or Visible Pass Damage Seam Breaking Strength Visor ASTM D751 gt 2 88 kN m 12 16 Burst Strength Visor Material ASTM D751 gt 200 N 893 Puncture propagation Tear Resistance Visor Material ASTM D2582 gt 49N gt 923 5 Inward Leakage NFPA 8 8 0 02 Pass NFPA 1994 2007 Edition Test Data PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND GARMENT TESTS NFPA 1994 Class 2 2007 Edition Property Method Requirement Result Man in simulant Test TOP 10 2 2022 PPDF gt 361 Pass Accommodates Head protection NFPA 1994 8 3 Yes Pass Visual Acuity NFPA 8 3 220 35 20 20 Liquid Tight Integrity NFPA 8 3 No penetration Pass Fitting Pull Out Strength Dr ger Pass through NFPA 8 6 gt 1000 N 1996 Fitting Pull Out Strength Interspiro Pass through NFPA 8 6 gt _1000 N 1213 Fitting Pull Out Strength ISI Pass through NFPA 8 6 gt 1000 N 1724 Fitting Pull Out Strength MSA Pass through NF
10. Invert sleeve to turn right side out Push glove ring securely into the end of the sleeve from inside the suit sleeve DO NOT PULL ON THE GLOVE TO FORCE THE GLOVE RING INTO THE SLEEVE AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE GLOVE Decontamination and disposal procedures Limited Use ONESuit Pro CBRN suits should be discarded after contamination by hazardous materials in accordance with departmental procedures for decontamination and disposal SECTION 7 ONESuit Pro Industrial Compliance statement Protective clothing for use against liquid and gaseous chemicals including liquid aerosols and solid particles for use in industrial applications EN 943 1 Type 1a Reusable e ONESuit Pro Industrial Comprises of ONESuit Pro Industrial Latex rubber Comasec Emperor or Polyco Chemprotec medium duty gloves Dunlop Acifort boots complying with EN 345 Rigid cuff tool less glove interface Integral sock or boot clamp ring Black canvas storage bag FEFEFESF Maintenance and pressure test details It is recommended that all Industrial suits be pressure tested after each use prior to the next planned use See page 8 for pressure test details Decontamination and disposal procedures ONESuit Pro Industrial will withstand exposure to some chemical agents without degradation and may be decontaminated and reused in certain cases Following decontamination perform a full inspection and leak test on this garment to determine if it is suitable for continued
11. PA 8 6 gt 1000 N 2124 Fitting Pull Out Strength MSA Quick fill Pass through NFPA 8 6 gt 1000 N 1172 Fitting Pull Out Strength Survivair Pass through NFPA 8 6 gt _1000 N 1829 Fitting Pull Out Strength Scott Pass through NFPA 8 6 gt _1000 N 1731 Exhaust Valve Mounting Strength NFPA 8 24 gt 135N 449 Exhaust Valve Inward Leakage NFPA 8 25 30 ml min 9 5 Burst Strength Garment Material ASTM D75 gt 156N 774 Puncture propagation Tear Resistance Garment Material ASTM D2582 gt 31N 106 Cold Temperature Performance Garment Material NFPA 8 11 lt 0 057 Nm 0 009 Seam Breaking Strength Garment ASTM D75 gt 1 31 kN m 12 8 Closure Breaking Strength ASTM D75 gt 1 31 kN m 7 065 Viral Penetration Resistance Garment Material NFPA 7 1 2 7 No Penetration Pass Viral Penetration Resistance Garment Seam NFPA 7 1 2 7 No Penetration Pass Burst Strength Visor Material ASTM D75 gt 156N gt 893 Puncture propagation Tear Resistance Visor Material ASTM D2582 gt 36N gt 923 5 Cold Temperature Performance Visor Material NFPA 8 11 No Crack or Visible Pass Damage Seam Breaking Strength Visor ASTM D75 gt 1 31 kN m 12 16 Viral Penetration Resistance Visor Material NFPA 7 1 2 7 No Penetration Pass Viral Penetration Resistance Visor Seam NFPA 7 1 2 7 No Penetration Pass Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 74
12. Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 1 of 17 User Guide and Instruction Manual This information must be made available to the end user Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Ltd Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX United Kingdom Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 atim SAINT GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS Index 1 Introduction to ONESuit Pro What is ONESuit Description of materials Compliance statements Options and Accessories 2 User Guide A Pre Use Information Safety considerations Limitations of use Marking restrictions Explanation of symbols used Shelf life and usable life Visor anti fog procedure Recommended undergarments B Preparation for Use Sizing Pre Use Inspection C Donning Doffing Information Donning and doffing procedures Recommended storage and transportation D Maintenance Information Maintenance and pressure test details Glove replacement procedure Decontamination procedures Retirement and disposal criteria 3 EN 943 1 and EN 943 2 Test Data 4 Chemical Test Data 5 NFPA 1991 2005 Edition amp NFPA 1994 2007 Edition Test Data 6 Specific guidelines for ONESuit Pro CBRN 7 Specific guidelines for ONESuit Pro Industrial 8 Cleaning instructions and precautions 9 Inspection Log 10 Warranty amp Disclaimers Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00
13. al and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase the Product Warranty provided that the Suit has i been stored used and maintained properly in accordance with all written instructions and recommendations contained in this Technical Manual provided by SGPPL with the Suit and ii not been Damaged altered modified or repaired EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THE PRODUCT WARRANTY SGPPL MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SGPPL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR IN LAW INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE The purchaser and or end user s exclusive remedy for a Suit which breaches the Product Warranty regardless of the legal theory on which any such claim may be based including without limitation contract warranty or tort will be the replacement of such non conforming or defective Suit or at SGPPL s election the refund of the purchase price paid for such Suit In the event that the purchaser and or end user believes that the Suit breaches the Product Warranty the purchaser and or end user must provide SGPPL with such Suit and a detailed statement of the non conformance or defect SGPPL will advise the purchaser as soon after its investigation as possible whether or not SGPPL concurs that the Suit breaches the Product Warranty If SGPPL in its sole discretion con
14. alled for front entry a 1220mm opening is created when the zip is open o Tape and pull Material PVC coated polyester o Slider Material Aluminium Bronze o Chain Material Nickel Silver Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Ltd Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 4 of 17 e Attachments All garment seams are stitch less They are produced by heat welding and then covered outside with seam tape or using RF welding for attachments Visor seam is stitched to the garment material and then seam taped with Coretech UniGuard each side Gloves are attached using the rigid cuff system Zip is stitched to the garment material and then seam taped with Coretech UniGuard each side e Exhaust Valves The suit is equipped with 2 exhaust valves These are maintenance free tamper proof units with a design life well in excess of the anticipated suit shelf life They are attached to the suit using a plastic nut 2 rubber washers and 1 metal washer The valve body is made from impact resistant plastic and the pressure demand diaphragm is made from silicone rubber and requires no routine replacement during the life of the suit The valves are covered by flaps made from garment material and are complete with a pop stud to ensure correct orientation e Pass thrus or airlines The suit is available with optional SCBA pass thru assembli
15. ay be revised amended or supplemented as additional data and or information becomes available to SGPPL Information contained in this Technical Manual is based on certain tests conducted on the fabric comprising the ONESuit Pro the Suit and on the finished ensemble Information contained in this Technical Manual is intended to be used by the purchaser of the Suit to determine if the Suit is suitable for such purchaser s specific use or application Any such determination is made at the purchaser s sole risk and SGPPL assumes no liability in connection with the use of such information by any such purchaser NO SUIT CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION UNDER ALL CONDITIONS AND FOR ALL USES AND APPLICATIONS IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO DETERMINE THAT THE SUIT IS APPROPRIATE AND SUITABLE FOR THE PURCHASER S SPECIFIC USE OR APPLICATION It is the responsibility of the purchaser and or the end user of the Suit to among other things 1 Determine that the Suit is suitable for such purchaser or end user s specific use or application 2 Understand the information contained in this Technical Manual relating to the proper use handling maintenance storage and disposal of the Suit 3 Read review and understand the information contained in this Technical Manual and any other information supplied to the purchaser with respect to the Suit 4 Confirm that the Suit is appropriate for the purchaser and or end users speci
16. body SECTION 2B User Guide Preparation for Use Sizing ONESuit Pro has been sized to fit a wide range of users Please refer to the following table to assist in finding the appropriate size NOTE This size data does not include a person wearing a helmet SCBA or any other equipment Suit Size Height mm Waist mm Ted a Ey small 1525 1625 765 9407 38 41 Medium 1625 1725 940 1120 41 43 Large 1725 1830 1120 1195 41 44 X Large 1830 1930 1195 1250 42 46 XX Large 1880 1980 1250 1320 43 48 Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 7 of 17 Pre Use Inspection Check the following before each use Garment identification number is clearly legible Garment has been stored correctly Material is not discoloured or brittle Material is free from tears and holes carefully check full length of seams Garment is free from contamination inside and out Zip operates properly Arm and leg terminations are in good condition Gloves are correctly fitted Valves are present and correctly fitted Vision through visor is clear and not obstructed by marks or large scratches Report any defects to supervisor and record on Inspection Log sheet The garment must not be used until any defects have been rectified CF EEFEFEEFESF SECTION 2C User Guide Donning Doffing Information
17. clamp and glove ring if they are free of damage Replacement parts are available if there is damage 5 For the ONEGlove Hazmat fold the elastic portion of the glove towards the fingers so that the gauntlet of the inner liner is fully exposed and accessible 6 Insert the glove ring into the replacement glove then fold outside edge of the glove liner gauntlet to the inside of the ring so that the ring is tightly inserted 7 Push the glove ring part of the glove first through the inside out sleeve until the edge of the sleeve is expanded over the ring portion of the glove The sleeve seam should be centred on the little finger of the glove 8 Adjust glove placement at the sleeve interface as necessary to remove wrinkles that could be trapped under the clamp area NOTE wrinkles in the glove at the sleeve interface may cause the suit ensemble to fail pressure test if not worked out prior to clamp assembly 9 Place the narrow rubber band over the sleeve at the glove ring interface It should be centred on the ring with the suit sleeve fully captured underneath 10 Position the clamp centred over the rubber band so that the hex bolt is 180 opposite the suit sleeve seam Again use only a socket connection on the hex bolt to tighten the clamp 11 Cover clamp with the wide rubber band then tape over the rubber band using 12mm PVC tape to secure Flip gauntlet end of glove from inside the ring out over the taped area and secure with tape 12
18. curs that the Suit breaches the Product Warranty SGPPL will as purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy effect a replacement or refund with respect to such Suit Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by law SGPPL shall not be liable to the purchaser the end user or to any third party for any indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the sale delivery use or disposal of the Suit including without limitation any such damages resulting from breach of warranty negligence in design manufacture warning or testing strict liability or otherwise and including those arising from the sale delivery use or disposal of the Suit sold to the purchaser by any person or entity In no event shall SGPPL s liability for any loss or damage arising out of or resulting from the sale delivery use or disposal of the Suit exceed the purchase price paid by the purchaser for such Suit Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91
19. e hand whilst using an inner glove to prevent the fingers of the inner glove being pulled out of the fingers of the outer glove which will make subsequent fitting more difficult 3 Grip the ends of the fingers and thumb with the opposite hand pinching together the inner and outer glove finger ends before attempting to pull the fingers out of the glove 4 Ifthe inner glove becomes detached and it is not possible to re insert the hand the glove system should be disassembled and refitted as explained in Glove Replacement section on page 9 Recommended storage and transportation The ONESuit Pro should be stored in a safe and dry location away from direct sunlight with temperature maintained between 5 C and 50 C The suit may be stored either in the supplied storage bag stackable container or on a hanger and should always be stored with the zip in the fully open position The suit should be transported in the original supplied storage bag or stackable container Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Ltd Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 8 of 17 NOTES Use caution when folding and handling the suit to avoid creasing the visor as this could impair visibility and or create a leak failure in the suit If pass thru or airline is fitted protect the pass thru with a cushioning material when folding SECTION 2D User Guide Maintenance
20. e results The suit has passed the test requirements if the final pressure at end of 6 minutes is 1 350Pa or more 13 5 mbar or 138mm 5 4 inches of water column 7 Record test results on the inspection log found in Section 9 of this guide NOTE Use caution when inspecting and pressure testing the suit to avoid creasing the visor as this could impair visibility and or create a leak failure in the suit CONTACT SAINT GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS IF THE SUIT FAILS PRESSURE TEST IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SUIT CAN BE RETURNED FOR REPAIR NOTE ANY RETURNED SUIT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF DECONTAMINATION OR CONFRIMATION NOTE THAT SUIT HAS NOT BEEN EXPOSED AT A CHEMICAL INCIDENT Glove replacement procedure Rigid Cuff 1 Ensure inner glove has adhesive pads attached These are fitted to the back of the fingers Fit inner glove if used over full length of rigid cuff with largest diameter groove of cuff furthest from fingers of glove so that approximately 40 mm of the glove gauntlet is overhanging the cuff Tape glove in place over largest diameter groove to secure Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Ltd Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 9 of 17 2 Remove the backing to expose the sticky surface of the foam pad Insert hand into the inner glove and then pull the outer glove over the inner glove Squeeze each finger i
21. es installed upon customer request These pass thru airline assemblies include the following SCBA manufacturers e Dr ger e Interspiro e ISI e MSA e Scott Refer to the manufacturer for information on a specific pass thru e Protective Helmet The hood of this suit is designed to be worn with a protective helmet e Boots The ET version must be worn with boots complying with EN 345 2 Type FPA and Etche Fireman SA boots are supplied on suits with attached boots instead of integrated socks Compliance statement e ONESuit Pro ET Protective clothing for use against liquid and gaseous chemicals including liquid aerosols and solid particles EN 943 2 Type 1a ET Limited Use It comprises of ONESuit Pro ET Comasec Butyl R 0 7 outer gloves Ansell Barrier Internal gloves Etche Fireman SA or customer supplied boot to EN 345 2 Type FPA Rigid cuff tool less glove interface Integral sock or attached boots with clamp ring FFEEFE Options and Accessories Attachment points and Lifeline loops Pass thrus airlines Clamped boots Pressure tester kit Adaptor kit for pressure tester Stackable container Training suit FFEEFEEF Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 5 of 17 e SECTION 2A User Guide Pre Use Information Safety considerations It is important that the u
22. fic use or application and complies with all government and industry standards and requirements applicable to the purchaser s use or application and 5 Diligently inspect the Suit before and after each use for wear and damage See additional information relating to inspection of the Suit for wear and damage contained elsewhere in this Technical Manual General Disclaimer THIS WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF SGPPL EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THE PRODUCT WARRANTY SET FORTH BELOW SGPPL MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SGPPL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR IN LAW INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE PERTINENT STATE LAW WILL CONTROL FOR WHAT PERIOD OF TIME FOLLOWING THE SALE A CUSTOMER MAY SEEK A REMEDY UNDER THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Warning If the Suit becomes torn or frayed is abraded ripped or punctured or the integrity of the Suit is otherwise compromised in any way collectively Damaged the purchaser and or end user should immediately discontinue use of the Suit Failure to discontinue use may result in injury or exposure to potentially harmful chemicals Warranty SGPPL warrants to the purchaser and or end user of the Suit that the Suit will be free from defects in materi
23. gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Heptane EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Hexane ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Hydrogen Chloride ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Methanol ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Methyl Chloride ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Nitrobenzene ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Sodium Hydroxide ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Sulphuric Acid ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 etrachloroethylene ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 etrahydrofuran ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 oluene ASTM F739 EN374 3 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Cyanogen Chloride CK ASTM F739 gt 60 gt 480 gt 60 gt 60 Carbonyl Chloride CG ASTM F739 gt 60 gt 480 gt 60 gt 60 Hydrogen Cyanide ASTM F739 gt 60 gt 480 gt 60 gt 60 HCN Dimethyl Sulphate ASTM F739 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Sarin GB lt 0 125 ug cmafter 1 hr 0 001 lt 0 001 lt 0 001 0 001 Distilled Mustard HD lt 4 0 ug cm after 1 hr 0 023 lt 0 001 lt 0 001 0 003 Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Ltd Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 SECTION 5 NFPA Test Data PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND GARMENT TESTS NFPA 1991 2005 Edition Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 12 of 17
24. n accordance with current environmental regulations Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 SECTION 3 EN 943 1 and 943 2 Test Data PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND GARMENT TESTS EN 943 1 Reusable Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 11 of 17 Property Method Requirement Class Result Class Abrasion EN 530 meth 2 gt 500 cycles 3 gt 2000 cycles 6 Flex cracking ISO 7854 meth B gt 15 000 cycles 4 gt 15 000 cycles 4 Trapezoid tear ISO 9073 4 gt 40 N 3 80 N 4 Tensile strength ISO _13934 1 250 N 4 608 8 N 5 Puncture EN 863 gt 10 N 2 54 7 N 3 Seam strength ISO 13935 2 A 2 gt 300 N 5 592 3 N 5 Strength of detachable EN 943 1 6 5 2100 N gt 100 N parts attachments Exhaust valve max pressure change EN 943 1 6 6 2100 Pa Pass from 1 kPa in 1 min Max internal pressure 300 min EN 943 1 6 4 lt 400 Pa Pass PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND GARMENT TESTS EN 943 2 Limited Use Property Method Requirement Class Result Class Abrasion EN 530 meth 2 gt 1000 cycles 4 gt 2000 cycles 6 Flex cracking ISO 7854 meth B gt 1000 cycles 1 gt 15 000 cycles 4 Flex cracking 30 deg C ISO 7854 meth B 30 gt 200 cycles 2 gt 200 cycles 2 Trapezoid tear ISO 90
25. n turn to ensure the outer glove is secured to the inner glove in the correct position Pull the remainder of the outer glove over inner glove and rigid cuff until top of glove sits in largest groove on cuff 1 3 Pull sealing wrist band over outer glove and up onto cuff until the edge of the wrist band locates just over the edge of the widest part of the cuff 4 Pass glove assembly down inside corresponding sleeve The sleeve seam should be centred on the little finger of the glove Fit O ring welded into garment sleeve end over cuff locating it in smallest diameter cuff groove 5 Remove any creases from material and flip the sealing band back over the end of the suit sleeve removing any folds or creases from the sealing band 6 Place security O ring over the sealing band onto second groove of rigid cuff Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 10 of 17 Rigid Cuff salina band Security O Ring O Ring Welded in the Suit Decontamination procedures Limited Use ONESuit Pro ET suits should be discarded after contamination by hazardous materials in accordance with departmental procedures for decontamination practices Retirement and disposal criteria Refer to departmental procedures for disposal practices and procedures for this suit All suits should be disposed of i
26. ne Simple donning and doffing Ease of storage and handling due to compressible design e Rigid cuff tool less glove connection Integral sock or clamped detachable boot system Internal belting system that secures the suit to the body for increased mobility Enlarged hump area to accommodate larger SCBA systems Description of materials amp construction ONESuit Pro uses only materials that have passed the most rigorous testing e Garment Material Garment barrier fabric is Coretech UniGuard which is manufactured using proprietary fluoropolymer films and manufacturing processes by Saint Gobain Performance Plastics e Visor Material The visor is constructed of 3 integrated layers Primary inner and Secondary outer The primary visor is made of FEP and provides full chemical biological agent protection The secondary visor layers are made of flexible PVC e Gloves Gloves are attached using a rigid cuff system providing a unique tool less strong securing mechanism A set of 2 gloves inner and outer complying with EN 374 are supplied on the suit The outer glove on ET suit is a Comasec Butyl R 0 7 and the standard size is 10 with other sizes on request The inner gloves are also compliant with EN 374 The default option is Ansell Barrier size 10 e Closure The closure consists of a vapour tight zip with garment material double splash flaps that seal using hook and loop fastener strips The zip is inst
27. othing i e to be worn until contamination has occurred and disposal is required Maintenance and pressure test details If Limited Use suits for have been used at an incident but not contaminated or fully unpacked for any reason a pressure test must be carried out prior to repacking and storage to be ready for immediate use See page 8 for pressure test details Glove replacement procedure for ONEGlove HAZMAT M Clamped ring If the gloves have been visibly damaged or worn or cause the suit to fail pressure test then a replacement pair should be installed to keep the suit in operation Use the following steps to remove and reinstall the gloves onto the suit or watch the video on our website http www protectivesystems saint gobain com oneglove replacement video aspx 1 Flip the elastic portion of the glove gauntlet over the glove ring ONEGlove only Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 14 of 17 2 Turn the sleeve of the suit inside out and then remove the tape and wide rubber band from over the clamp 3 Remove the glove clamp by loosening the hex bolt using only a socket connection as other tools could accidentally damage the suit Remove the narrow rubber band from under the clamp 4 Pull glove out of sleeve then remove the glove ring Be sure to retain the two rubber bands glove
28. ser ensure that the suit is in clear plastic packaging with pressure test details and in good physical condition prior to use If previously used but not contaminated the suit must be inspected pressure tested and packed in clear plastic bag prior to being returned to service Users must read this guide thoroughly and should take the following precautions into consideration 1 Avoid direct flame contact The suit is not intended for use in an open flame 2 Avoid continuous exposure to any known hazardous substance Do not purposely expose the suit to a constant liquid vapour hazard 3 If the following symptoms are experienced the user MUST leave the hazardous area fever nausea dizziness eye irritation breathing difficulty excessive fatigue or any unusual odour or taste 4 If it is suspected that this product has come into contact with a hazardous substance follow appropriate departmental procedures for decontamination and disposal NOTE Most performance properties of this vapour protective ensemble or individual elements cannot be tested by the user in the field Limitations of use e ONESuit Pro ET The suit must only be used by trained personnel The suit must only be used with an SCBA complying with EN 137 for ET Air supplied through a pass thru or airline must be of breathing quality Do not use with oxygen or an oxygen enriched air supply Ensure that the suit is removed prior to stopping the breathing air supply M
29. tergent Apply by brush spray or swab Leave for 2 3 minutes then rinse and allow to dry Alternatively disinfectant wipes or mild detergent solutions suitable for soft plastic materials may be used Drying cabinets should not exceed 50 C After use garments should be showered or cleaned to decontaminate surfaces exposed to hazardous substances There are a range of decontamination and safety showers for reusable garments available suitable for this purpose Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 16 of 17 SECTION 9 Inspection Log Inspection Log Purchase Date ONESUIT Purchased From INSPECTION DATE INSPECTED BY PRESSURE TEST RESULT COMMENTS After 6 minutes starting 1 650 Pa Removed from Service Date Reason for Service Removal Minimum pressure requirement after 6 minutes is 1 350 Pa Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Lid Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 17 of 17 SECTION 10 Disclaimers and Warning Warranty Limitation of Liability Disclaimers and Warning Information contained in the ONESuit Pro User Manual and Technical Guide the Technical Manual is based on technical data and other information that SGPPL believes to be reliable Such information m
30. ust only be used with gloves approved to EN 374 1 Separate boots complying with EN 345 2 Type FPA or equivalent must be worn over the integral socks or clamped to the suit legs Limited use chemical protective clothing i e to be worn until contamination has occurred and disposal is required E FFEEFE Marking restrictions It is recommended that this product not be marked by the user using permanent markers or ball point pens While these inks might mark the product very welll it will have a tendency to smudge and transfer to other areas of the suit during storage If marking is desired please specify during the ordering process for permanent attachment of letters or numbers by the manufacturer Explanation of symbols used AA Read Instructions Fy Chemical Hazards Microorganism Hazards Nuclear particulate contamination Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Ltd Bay 3 Transpennine Industrial Estate Gorrels Way Rochdale OL11 2PX Tel 44 1706 74 69 00 Fax 44 1706 7469 91 Rev 4 Jan 2012 Page 6 of 17 Shelf life Based on our experience and available knowledge Saint Gobain Performance Plastics expects a shelf life of 10 years based on the specified storage conditions maintenance and testing practices There is no need to dispose of the suits based strictly on time but if the SUIT has exceeded the 10 year period since date of manufacture it is recommended to return the suit for annual inspection by the manufacturer or his
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