Summary of Contents for Ansel AlphaTec 66-600 Series
- Page 1 66-600 Breathable Chemical Protective Clothing Instructions for Use AlphaTec 66-600 Series ® This manual may only be removed from the garment by the end user.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safety Considerations .................. 4 Chemical Response ...................... 4 Product Description ..................5 Breathable Chemical Protective Clothing ............. 5 Garment Material ......................5 Seams ............................ 5 Compliance ........................6 Proper Use ......................7 Limitations of Use ......................7 Pre-use ........................8 Sizes ............................ -
Page 4: Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations This manual is valid only for AlphaTec 66-600 Series garments and provides important ® information regarding their use, care and maintenance. Do not remove this User’s Manual from the garment prior to final delivery to the user. The garment may only be used by specially trained personnel who are familiar with the contents of this manual. -
Page 5: Product Description
Product Description Breathable Chemical Protective Clothing AlphaTec 66-600 Series chemical splash protective garments provide liquid splash ® protection while maintaining all-day breathable comfort. Features include: • Certified to NFPA 1992 as Level B garments. • Lightweight, breathable fabric that wicks moisture away from the body, minimizing risk of heat stress and providing outstanding comfort. -
Page 6: Compliance
Compliance All AlphaTec 66-600 Series Liquid Splash Protective jackets, coats, bib overalls and ® coveralls comply with the requirements of NFPA 1992 Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies. Garments with Nomex meet Hazard Category 2 as defined by NFPA 70E. They have been ®... -
Page 7: Proper Use
Proper Use Use these garments in accordance with applicable personal protective equipment regulations, which in the United States is 29 CFR 1910.132 and NFPA 1500. Users in other countries are advised to consult national or other applicable personal protective equipment regulations. It should be noted that most performance properties of the liquid splash–protective clothing item cannot be tested by the user in the field. -
Page 8: Pre-Use
Pre-use Make sure that the garment has not passed its recommended shelf life (see “Storage Life/ Shelf Life”) and that the garment is free from damage before it is taken into service. Also make sure that the garment is decontaminated and inspected before it is returned into service or storage. -
Page 9: Donning And Doffing
Donning and Doffing • A routine should be established and practiced periodically for donning and doffing AlphaTec Breathable clothing. ® • Assistance should be provided if required by the user (particularly for doffing of contaminated clothing). • Clothing fit should be evaluated. If the clothing is too small, it will restrict movement, increase the likelihood of accidental damage to the clothing and will accelerate wearer fatigue. -
Page 10: Doffing Procedure
Doffing Procedure • If contamination has occurred, decontaminate the garment/worker using a procedure appropriate to the working environment and the chemical hazards encountered. This must be developed by the employer. • Remove any extraneous or disposable clothing if used (e.g. boot covers, outer gloves). •... -
Page 11: Storage
Storage Make sure that the garment is decontaminated and inspected before it is returned into storage. If the garment is damaged, take it out of service and replace. Storage Conditions • Always make sure the garment is clean and dry prior to storage. •... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance Inspection Garments must be inspected upon delivery and before and after each use. Use the following guidelines when inspecting: • Visually inspect the garments both inside and outside. • Look for surface damage or tears on material and seams. •... -
Page 13: Retirement And Disposal
Retirement and Disposal • Make sure the recommended shelf life of the garment is not exceeded. • If any damage/malfunction is found during inspection, the garment must be taken out of service. • Garments that are not completely decontaminated must be disposed of in a safe manner, taking local regulations for the specific chemical into account. -
Page 14: Technical Data Package
Technical Data Package NFPA 1992 Approval Data Ensemble or Performance Test Method Requirement Result Element Requirement Base Requirements Nonencapsulating Liquidtight ASTM F1359/ No liquid Garment integrity F1359M penetration with modifi- cations (Section 8.2) Pass Overall garment ASTM F1154 Complete all tasks Pass function and (Section 8.3) - Page 15 GARMENT MATERIAL TESTED: Red Polyester / HI-VIZ Orange Polyester ™ Ensemble or Performance Test Method Requirement Result Element Requirement Garment material Chemical ASTM F903 No penetration for penetration (Section 8.4) at least 1 hour for See separate resistance each of the speci- table fied chemicals Burst strength...
- Page 16 GARMENT MATERIAL TESTED: Blue Nomex ® Ensemble or Performance Test Method Requirement Result Element Requirement Garment material Chemical ASTM F903 No penetration for penetration (Section 8.4) at least 1 hour for See separate resistance each of the speci- table fied chemicals Burst strength ASTM D751 Strength ≥...
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Page 17: Chemical Penetration Test Data
Chemical Penetration Test Data It should be noted that all chemical testing was performed on swatches of garment material under laboratory conditions, not under actual workplace environments. The user must determine the applicability of the results obtained under laboratory conditions to the actual conditions of use. - Page 20 Ansell Healthcare LLC 111 Wood Avenue, Suite 210 Iselin, NJ 08830, United States Tel: + 1 800-800-0444 Fax: + 1 800-800-0445 info@ansell.com | www.ansell.com Ansell, ® and ™ are trademarks owned by Ansell Limited or one of its affiliates, except as indicated. GORE Chemical Splash Fabric, ®...
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