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- Page 1 User Information for Frontline® 500 Vapor and Liquid Protective Ensemble Certi ed Models NFPA 1990 (1991) – 2022 Edition F5H582-91 • F5H583-91 RM 00863 Rev 01-2023...
- Page 2 THIS INFORMATION PACKET MAY NOT BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY THE END USER Kappler, Inc. P.O. Box 490 | 115 Grimes Drive Guntersville, AL 35976 256-505-4005 Phone 800-600-4019 Toll free 256-505-4151 Fax info@kappler.com User Information for Frontline® 500 Vapor and Liquid Protective Ensemble...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety Considerations ..........................1 Safety Symbols Used In This Manual ....................1 Warnings and Limitations ........................2 Additional Equipment ............................3 Wearers Must Be Physically Fit ........................3 Always Use the Buddy System ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Manage and Prevent Heat Stress ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4 Chemical Permeation Data ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������... - Page 4 Marking Recommendations and Restrictions ................. 16 Recommended Undergarments ......................16 Respirator Consideration for Ensembles ..................16 Sizing Considerations ........................... 16 Donning the Garment..........................17 Doffing the Garment ..........................19 Interface Issues ............................20 Decontamination and Cleaning of Chemical and Biological Contamination ......20 Decontamination Solutions ...........................
- Page 5 Material Seam Types and Composition................... 27 Garment Material ..............................27 Garment Material - Visor ..........................27 Garment Material - Glove ..........................28 Garment Material - Footwear ........................28 Garment Material - Garment Closure ......................28 Exhaust Valve Type and Materials ....................28 Respiratory Equipment ........................
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Page 6: Safety Considerations
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS It is the user’s responsibility to read, understand and follow the information in this manual and on Kappler’s website, www�kappler�com and all applicable Federal, state and local occupation safety and health statutes� For users outside the United States, please consult national or other applicable personal protective equipment regulations�... -
Page 7: Warnings And Limitations
Separate full-face respiratory protection such as a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or an external breathing air supply (airline system with garment pass-through) with escape bottle. NFPA compliant garments must use NIOSH CBRN approved SCBA. Separate foot and lower leg protection such as chemical protective boots. www.kappler.com... -
Page 8: Additional Equipment
If any of the following symptoms develop during use of this garment, immediately leave the hot zone, undergo field decontamination (if exposed), and doff the garment: Fever ● Difficulty breathing ● Nausea ● Excessive tiredness ● continued www.kappler.com... -
Page 9: Always Use The Buddy System
The TLV™ pocket guide from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH, Cincinnati) provides corrected heat stress limits for totally encapsulating garments� Similar information is available on the federal OSHA website (www�OSHA�gov)� continued www.kappler.com... -
Page 10: Chemical Permeation Data
The best course of action is to test the primary garment materials against the specific chemical hazard, at the temperature and in the concentrations to be encountered� Kappler, Inc� will provide free swatches of primary garment materials for testing and help arrange to have these tests performed�... -
Page 11: Avoid Continuous Exposure
(SCBA) or supplied breathing airline. Sock Booties The sock booties attached to this garment are designed to be worn inside outer boots� These sock boots do not have sufficient durability or slip resistance to be worn as outer boot-es� www.kappler.com... -
Page 12: Provide Hearing Protection
OR prior to first donning of garment. After a garment is worn and before the garment is made ● available for reuse. Annually. ● However, most performance properties of a vapor-protective ensemble cannot be tested by the user in the field. www.kappler.com... -
Page 13: Full Visual Inspection
Note any remarks in the inspection log� If the garment is unsuitable for use by visual inspection, the garment maybe retired for training use after being perma- nently labeled “For Training Use Only,” or disposed of properly� www.kappler.com... -
Page 14: Pressure Testing The Garment
Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles”� A copy of the stan- dard may be obtained for a fee from ASTM International (www.ASTM.org)� The Kappler Pressure Test Kit used for pressure testing will contain either an airline supply, self-contained blower or both. For training purposes, a video of the pressure testing procedure is available at www.kappler.com. - Page 15 After completion of pressure testing, record the results on the Inspection Log provided in this manual� The information includes the serial number, the date of inspection, the initials of the inspector and results of Pass/Fail� The pressure test ending pressure can also be recorded if desired� www.kappler.com...
- Page 16 Inflate the garment to 5�0 inches water column and spray a soapy water solution at various points over the garment to locate leaks� For additional information, contact Kappler� 10� After completion of the pressure test, remove the test kit adapters by twisting counter-clockwise and releasing from valves�...
- Page 17 If resistance is encountered during opening or closing, do not ● try to force, but reverse direction and inspect zipper teeth (elements) for damage. For additional information and a video on zipper care and maintenance, go to www.kappler.com\resources tab. www.kappler.com...
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Page 18: Returning The Garment
RETURNING THE GARMENT If a garment fails a visual inspection or pressure test, the garment may be returned for inspection and possible replacement� Contact Kappler Inc� to authorize the return� No contaminated garments will be accepted for return� Discoloration or odors are evidence of contamination�... -
Page 19: Storage Life And Service Life
STORAGE LIFE AND STORAGE CONDITIONS Storage Life Kappler’s Frontline® 500 garments have a predicted storage life of 10 years from the date of manufacture when stored properly (see Storage Conditions), based on accelerated aging studies� Storage life is defined as the period in which a garment or element has undergone proper care and maintenance in www.kappler.com... -
Page 20: Storage Conditions
Garments should be stored with the zipper open� VISOR ANTI-FOG TREATMENT Kappler vapor protective totally encapsulated garments are now available with a permanently attached layer insider the PVC visor which reduces condensation (fogging)� The anti-fog treatment is permanent and is not designed to be replen- ished or replaced�... -
Page 21: Marking Recommendations And Restrictions
User Information for Frontline® 500 MARKING RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS Ensembles may be marked with Kappler ChemTape for identification� Refer to part number 99402� RECOMMENDED UNDERGARMENTS The wearer should consider wearing inherently flame resistant, woven clothing, with full sleeves, and trousers under this garment�... -
Page 22: Donning The Garment
5� Visually check size and condition of outer boots and place near donning location� 6� Open garment zipper closure completely, ensuring slider is fully open to the bottom stop before donning� 7� Read garment size label to assure proper fit� www.kappler.com... - Page 23 15� Place other hand in sleeve and glove� 16� Place outer Nomex®/leather gloves over the attached gloves of both hands� 17� Pull the garment over respirator backpack making sure nothing will con- strict or hamper air flow for your breathing apparatus or airline� www.kappler.com...
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Page 24: Doffing The Garment
4� Lower the garment below the hips and sit down� Have the assistant remove the boots, pull the garment off the legs, and remove the garment to a remote location� www.kappler.com... -
Page 25: Interface Issues
Additional cleaning, decontamination, a full visual inspection and a pressure test are required before a garment may be reused� www.kappler.com... -
Page 26: Decontamination Before Reuse
This garment is not designed to be repaired. DECONTAMINATION BEFORE REUSE It is the responsibility of the safety professional having jurisdiction over usage of the garment to determine whether the garment has been adequately decontam- inated and can be safely re-used� www.kappler.com... -
Page 27: Maintenance & Cleaning
Do not use hot air or a tumbling air dryer to dry this garment� ● Make sure no zipper separations occur during cleaning� ● Hang the garment in a cool, dry area to ensure proper drying of the garment� ● www.kappler.com... -
Page 28: Retirement Considerations
Use Only�” The labeling should be done with a permanent marker� DISPOSAL This garment may be safely disposed of in a facility capable of handling plastic items containing polyolefin, polyester and vinyl plastics� Severely contaminated garments may need to be treated as and disposed of as hazardous wastes� www.kappler.com... -
Page 29: Warranty Information
Kappler warrants for a period of 90 days after the delivery of a Frontline® 500 garment that the garment is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with the instructions contained in this care and use manual�... -
Page 30: Appendix A - Technical Data Package
90 days after the product is delivered� In no event shall Kappler be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages, whether in contract or in tort, arising out of any warranties, representations, instructions, or defects from any cause in connection with the Frontline®... -
Page 31: Garment Material And Component Descriptions
User Information for Frontline® 500 GARMENT MATERIAL AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Garment Material The primary garment material is Kappler Frontline® 500 chemical barrier fabric� Visor/Faceshield Material The visor system is 2 mil anti-fog treated inner, 40 mil FR PVC middle and 5 mil FEP outer�... -
Page 32: Zipper/Closure Type And Material
Nylon� The inner and outer tapes are composed of a chemical barrier film that is heat-sealed over the seam� Garment Material - Visor The visor is sewn to the outside of the garment material� The edge of the visor is covered with the same barrier film tape as the garment seams� www.kappler.com... -
Page 33: Garment Material - Glove
There are two valves incorporated into each ensemble� RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT This ensemble was tested with a Scott AV3000 face-piece with SCBA� It may, however, be used with any SCBA certified as compliant with NFPA 1981� www.kappler.com... -
Page 34: Testing Devices
User Information for Frontline® 500 TESTING DEVICES Kappler Pressure Test Kit Model AKMOC� EXTERNAL GASKET TYPES AND MATERIALS Flat rubber gasket and plastic ring on exhaust valves� HEAD PROTECTION ACCOMMODATED WITH THIS SUIT The Frontline® 500 ensemble will accommodate Type 1 Class G helmets of ANSI Z89�1�... -
Page 35: Appendix B - Garment Sizing Chart
User Information for Frontline® 500 APPENDIX B - SIZING CHART Please Note: This chart is based on individuals wearing S�C�B�A�, safety helmet and suggested underclothing (see Recommended Undergarments)� www.kappler.com... -
Page 36: Appendix C - Frontline® 500 Inspection Log
User Information for Frontline® 500 APPENDIX C - FRONTLINE 500 INSPECTION LOG ® Serial # DATE INSPECTOR REMARKS TEST RESULTS www.kappler.com...
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