Doffing The Garment - KAPPLER Frontline 500 User Information

User Information for Frontline® 500
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18� Attach the SCBA regulator air supply to the face piece, activate the air
supply and ensure proper function of air supply before closing the zipper�
If using an airline breathing system, ensure breathable air is now being
supplied to the suit�
19� Have assistant slowly close the gas-tight zipper closure� After checking
that the zipper is completely closed, and there are no separations along
the length of the zipper, the storm flaps should be closed and secured
over the zipper closure�

DOFFING THE GARMENT

1� If the garment has been contaminated, or suspected of being contami-
nated, the wearer should continue to use his respirator until the garment
has been doffed and removed�
2� An assistant should help the wearer doff the garment after field decon-
tamination� If the garment has been contaminated, the assistant should
wear protective clothing and respiratory equipment�
3� While the wearer stands, the assistant should open storm flap and zipper
closure and peel the garment down and away from the wearer's shoulders�
The assistant should help the wearer remove his arms from the sleeves�
To prevent inner gloves from inverting, grasp the fingers of both gloves
while the other hand is being removed� External airlines should be dis-
connected from the garment and from the wearer's respirator while the
wearer switches to his escape bottle�
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�
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