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Oberon User Guide
Arc Flash Suit Storage, Use, Care, & Maintenance
OBERON INTRODUCTION
Oberon is the leading arc flash personal protective
equipment (PPE) manufacture in the World. Located in
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, Oberon manufactures
arc-rated products used for protection from arc flash
hazards. As a leader, Oberon provides innovative new
shield and fabric technologies. Since manufacturing
the first ever arc flash face shield in 1985, Oberon has
continued to provide leading edge technologies including
its True Color Grey (TCG) technology.
CARE & USE TRAINING
Standards for electrical safety in the workplace including
NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 require care and maintenance of
arc-rated clothing and arc-rated arc flash suits. Oberon
has created this User's Guide to assist with training on
care and use of its products.
Requirements include:
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Pre-Use Inspection
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Manufacturer's instructions
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Storage
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Cleaning
CAUTION
Flammable contaminants will reduce the thermal
performance of any flame resistant arc-rated garment.
Wash garments to ensure that no greases, oil, soiling
or other flammable contaminants are present when the
garments are worn. Repairs to the garments must be
made with the same thread & fabric.
Do not reuse Oberon arc flash PPE after an arc exposure.
IMPORTANT WARNING
Oberon arc flash suits do not provide insulation from
electric shock. Oberon arc flash suits when properly
selected and worn are designed to provide protection
from burn injuries resulting from an electrical arc flash in
accordance with ASTM F1506 & NFPA 70E. It is important
to note that Oberon arc flash suits will provide limited or
no protection against sound, pressure, projectiles and
respiratory hazards which may result from an arc flash
incident. Face protective products which are effective
against the arc flash hazard can reduce visibility. NFPA
70E calls for the use of additional lighting if work
conditions require.
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REMEMBER
Always perform an arc flash risk assessment to determine
the potential arc flash incident energy exposure level.
Only use arc flash PPE with an arc rating (ATPV or EBT)
that is equal to or greater than your potential arc flash
incident energy level.
COMPLIANCE
Oberon arc flash PPE is compliant with every applicable
Standard necessary as per NFPA 70E and CSA Z462.
This includes:
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ASTM F2178, Standard Test Method for Determining
the Arc rating of Face Protective Products
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ANSI Z87.1, Practice for Occupational and Education-
al Eye and Face Protection.
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ASTM F1506, Standard Performance Specification for
Textile Material for Wearing Apparel for Use by Elec-
trical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and
Related Thermal Hazards.
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ASTM F1959, Standard Test Method for Determining
the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing.
ARC FLASH SUIT HOOD
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Generous fit with the least possible resistance to
movement and minimal discomfort while in use.
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Clear "True Color Grey" (TCG) hood shield window.
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Hood shield window made of polycarbonate material.
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Hood shield window provides high impact and high
mass protection for maximum protection from shrap-
nel, projectiles and flying debris. ANSI Z87.1+ (plus
symbol indicates high impact models).
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Optional hood ventilation system (HVS) for fresh air
to optimize worker comfort. External components
constructed of FR plastic to prevent component igni-
tion in the event of an arc flash accident.
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Optional LED head lamp for task lighting necessary in
most work tasks.
ARC FLASH SUIT COAT AND BIB-OVERALLS
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Constructed of 100% arc-rated inherently flame re-
sistant fabric, see label for fiber breakdown.
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Compliant label includes:
- Manufacturer
- Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) or EBT
rating in calories per square centimeter
- Care instructions
- Fabric fiber content (e.g. oz weight/sq yard)
(optional)
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