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DEKRA Standard FRM 90.166.0 GLS 300 A Chemical Protective Suit User Instructions Gas-Tight to ISO17491-1:2012 Method 2 Test Liquid jet tight to EN14605:2005+A1:2009 High level liquid spray tight to EN14605:2005+A1:2009 Low level liquid spray tight to EN13034:2005+A1:2009 Particle tight to EN13982-1:2004+A1:2010...
General Information The Respirex GLS 300 A is a one-piece single use chemical protective gas tight suit that is CE marked to indicate compliance with the basic safety requirements under article 10 and 11B of the European PPE Directive 89/686/ EEC and the DEKRA Standard FRM 90.166.0.
If the end-user notices any discolouration of the visor the suit should be withdrawn from use. • The GLS 300 A suit DOES NOT provide protection against heat or flame, it should therefore not be worn in potentially flammable or unassessed explosive environments. It is not to be used in the handling of explosives.
Dressing Procedure It is good practice for an assistant to help the wearer don and doff the suit. This makes the process easier and quicker, and will help the wearer to avoid stumbling or tripping which may result in personal injury or damage to the suit.
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Carefully fold down the outer legs of the suit over the exterior of the safety boots. Once folded down it is important to ensure that the seam where the outer leg joins the suit is flat and does not form a ‘channel’ where liquid could collect.
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10. Next, the SCBA cylinder should be switched on in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and the face mask donned by the wearer. The dressing assistant can help the wearer to adjust the head straps of the face mask until comfortable. If necessary the wearer can now don a standard size adjustable 52 - 64 cm firefighter’s safety helmet conforming to EN 443.
Fig. 17 Decontamination for removal of suit Because the GLS 300 A suit is designed primarily as a SINGLE USE garment, the end-user will be the sole judge for how long it can be worn on a specific task. Preliminary washing by means of a high pressure shower will remove most of the contaminant from the outer surfaces of the suit sufficient to allow the wearer to undress from the garment.
At its headquarters in Surrey, UK, Respirex operate a chemical permeation testing laboratory equipped with the latest technology. All testing is carried out by fully qualified chemists who are able to test Respirex’s own materials against a wide range of chemical substances. In this way the customer can be advised and recommended the most suitable material to use against any challenging chemical encountered in the workplace.
Resistance to penetration by liquid chemicals Tests carried out under laboratory conditions by independent accredited laboratories in accordance with EN ISO 6530. Penetration Chemical EN Class* index Sulphuric acid 30% < 1% 3 of 3 Sodium Hydroxide 10% < 1% 3 of 3 o-Xylene 99.9% <...
Sizing The following pictograms designate the range of height & chest sizes suitable for the GLS 300 A suit, check your body measurements to make sure you are suitable. Body measurements in cm. Size Height Chest 163-175 88-96 169-182 96-104...
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RESPIREX GMBH, RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL LTD, Wilthener Strasse 32, Unit Kingsfield Business 02625 Bautzen, Centre, Germany Philanthropic Road, Redhill, Fon: +49 (0) 3591 5311290 Surrey RH1 4DP Fax: +49 (0) 3591 5311292 United Kingdom Email: info@respirex.de Web: www.respirex.de Tel. +44 (0) 1737 778600 Fax.+44(0) 1737 779441...
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