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Summary of Contents for Ansell AlphaTec 66-320 151
- Page 1 EN 14605 Chemical Protective Suits Instructions for Use AlphaTec 66-320 / 66-330 models 151 & 156 ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Safety considerations................5 1.1 Definitions of signal icons used in the instructions ......5 1.2 Definitions of pictograms used on the suit label ....... 6 2. Description of suit ..................7 3. Approvals ....................... 8 3.1 European EC Type approval ................8 3.2 UKCA marking ...................... - Page 3 9. Maintenance ....................18 9.1 Maintenance schedule ..................18 9.2 Visual inspection of suit ..................19 9.3 Cleaning ........................19 9.3.1 Hand wash ..........................19 9.3.2 Machine wash ........................20 9.4 Zipper .........................20 9.5 Bayonet ring ......................21 9.5.1 Function ........................... 21 9.5.2 Maintenance ......................... 22 9.6 Replacing gloves ....................23 9.7 Replacing rubber diaphragm in AlphaTec Exhaust valve..24 9.8 Patching ........................26...
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Page 5: Safety Considerations
1. Safety considerations • These instructions for use (IFU) are valid for the following suit material & base model combinations: - AlphaTec 66-320* (greenish yellow material) model 151 (open legs) and 156 (sewn-in socks) ® - AlphaTec 66-330* (orange material) model 151 (open legs) and 156 (sewn-in socks) ®... -
Page 6: Definitions Of Pictograms Used On The Suit Label
1.2 Definitions of pictograms used on the suit label The suit has EU type approval and complies with the EU Regulation 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment. Chemical protective clothing is category III according to the regulation and 0598 is the number of the notified body that is responsible for production control. -
Page 7: Description Of Suit
2. Description of suit Chemical splash protective suits in non-encapsulating design, reusable and intended for use with SCBA or other respiratory protective equipment with a full-face mask*. Suit descriptions: • AlphaTec 66-320 model 151: With open legs (inner leg with elastic stirrup), Bayonet rings with attached gloves, face seal •... -
Page 8: Approvals
The suits have been tested and approved by EU notified body no 0200; FORCE Certification A/S, Park Allé 345, DK-2605 Bröndby, Denmark. EU Declarations of conformity can be downloaded at www.ansell.com/regulatory: The standards according to which the chemical protective suit is... -
Page 9: Ukca Marking
The suits are UKCA marked according to the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 as brought into UK legislation and amended. UK Declarations of conformity can be downloaded at www.ansell.com/regulatory: The standards according to which the chemical protective suits are approved are marked on the suit inner label. -
Page 10: Proper Use
4. Proper use 4.1 Intended use The suit protects against chemicals in liquid, aerosol and solid form. It also protects against infectious agents, i.e. bacteria, virus and fungi. A risk analysis must be performed to determine the protection level and type of protective clothing required before any work involving chemicals is performed. -
Page 11: Pre-Use
5. Pre-use Before use, make sure: • The suit is undamaged (see chapter 9) • The suit, gloves and boots have the correct size (see chapter 11.1) • To wear undergarments suited for the situation, e.g. station wear or fire turn-out gear. If cold weather or risk of contact with cold chemicals, wear insulating underwear. -
Page 12: Donning
5.1 Donning 5.1.1 Hood adjustment The elastic band shall be attached before the suit is donned. The suit is delivered with a separate elastic band intended to be used inside the hood to get a tight fit of the face seal around the face. It is optional to use but it is recommended if the wearer has a small or narrow face. -
Page 13: Fitting The Face Piece
5.1.2 Fitting the face piece It is very important that the correct size of suit is selected and the fitting and positioning of the RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) face piece is done correctly on top of the suit/ hood face seal, as described below. Please consult the RPE IFU and any RPE Selection and Use programs in place in the local workplace, regarding fitting and checking of the RPE. - Page 14 EN 14605 using two different brands of SCBA (Interspiro and Dräger). It is impossible for Ansell to know beforehand what will be the resulting protection factor of the RPE plus suit system for different brands and types of RPE, different face masks, different users, different work operations and various work place conditions and scenarios of use etc.
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Page 15: In Use
6. In use During the intervention, make sure to: • Minimize the exposure to chemicals • Avoid direct contact with the chemicals as far as possible... -
Page 16: After Use
7. After use 7.1 Initial decontamination After a response in hazardous environment, the suit must be decontaminated before taking it off, to protect the wearer from contamination. • Make sure to have an assistant for the decontamination. • The assistant also needs to wear suitable protective clothing and possibly respiratory protection. -
Page 17: Storage
8. Storage When stored the suit should be unfolded and inspected once a year (see chapter 9). 8.1 Storage conditions • Dry, humidity 50 ± 30% • Room temperature, +5 to +25 °C • Away from direct sunlight • Away from ozone-generating sources, for example electrical engines, fluorescent lamps and air-conditioners 8.2 Storage methods The suit should be stored:... -
Page 18: Maintenance
Diaphragm in AlphaTec Exhaust valve ® (*) Rubber gloves to be replaced after use, if chemically contaminated. For repair or replacement of face seal, visor, boots and zipper, contact an Ansell Service Center, or take a Training course provided by Ansell... -
Page 19: Visual Inspection Of Suit
• After this, the suit should be rinsed with lukewarm water with a mild detergent followed by water. Do not use garments that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried. The suit material will withstand most commercial disinfectants. Your AlphaTec dealer or ® Ansell Protective Solutions AB may be contacted for advice. -
Page 20: Machine Wash
9.3.2 Machine wash Machine wash is not recommended. Tumble-dry is not allowed (it may damage the suit). Machine washing the suit is the customer’s choice and responsibility. 9.4 Zipper The zipper is an important part of the suit and also a delicate piece of equipment, that has to be handled carefully. -
Page 21: Bayonet Ring
9.5 Bayonet ring 9.5.1 Function The AlphaTec Bayonet ring system consists of the following parts: ® Sleeve ring – glued to the suit sleeve Glove ring – where the glove is mounted Inner ring*– goes inside the shaft of the rubber glove Viton rubber O-rings –... -
Page 22: Maintenance
9.5.2 Maintenance When functioning properly, the safety locking pin “snaps” into place when pushing it with a finger. The pin may after Procedure: repeated use become too easy to push into 1) Open the Bayonet ring and take out the place, i.e. -
Page 23: Replacing Gloves
9.6 Replacing gloves 5) Lubricate the O-rings with Molycote. Procedure: 6) Push the glove through the glove ring 1) Take out the Safety locking pin. and align the thumb of the glove with 2) Push the rings towards each other, then the green mark on the glove ring. -
Page 24: Replacing Rubber Diaphragm In Alphatec Exhaust Valve
9.7 Replacing rubber diaphragm in AlphaTec Exhaust valve Follow these instructions to remove the cover from the AlphaTec exhaust valve. ® Lay the suit out on a flat surface and locate the exhaust valve on the chest. When removing the valve cover, do not hold the inner valve retaining collars, as this may loosen the valve from the suit. - Page 25 4) Remove the old diaphragm and scrap it. 5) Check that the new diaphragm is clean before mounting it. 6) To refit the exhaust valve cover, screw the cover clockwise onto the valve body, turning the cover until there has been 3 clicks on the cover lug and valve body stop.
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Page 26: Patching
9.8 Patching Minor damage, e.g. tears, punctures, scratches, can be patched using the AlphaTec (TRELLCHEM ) Repair Kit, which also contains instructions (see chapter 11.6). ® ® 9.9 Marking on the suit Marking on the suit can be made by a “permanent marker” type of pen. Make sure the ink has dried before folding/packing the suit for storage. -
Page 27: Technical Data Package
11. Technical Data Package 11.1 Suit sizes SUIT SIZE HEIGHT (cm) CHEST/BUST GIRTH 158-170 80-88 164-176 84-92 170-182 88-96 176-188 92-100 182-194 96-104 188-200 100-108 194-206 104-112 XXXL 200-212 108-116 NOTE: The data refers to a wearer without SCBA or any other equipment. 11.2 Suit weight Approx. -
Page 28: Materials, Seams & Components
11.4 Materials, seams & components Suit part/Component Description Suit material: 66-320: Polyamide (nylon) knitted (stretch) fabric coated on outside with PVC, total weight 430 g/m 66-330: Polyester fabric coated on both sides with PVC, total weight 510 g/m Suit seams: Welded Glove material - if fitted: AlphaTec... -
Page 29: List Of Spare Parts & Accessories
11.5 List of spare parts & accessories Description & Name Sizes Article no Gloves: AlphaTec 08-354 (Scorpio) K72 250 160 ® K72 250 170 Cotton comfort inner glove, 5 pairs K72 240 201 Footwear: PVC Safety boot K72 203 410 K72 203 420 K72 203 430 K72 203 440... -
Page 30: Eu Type Approval Data
11.6 EU type approval data See EU type approval on page 8. Tests and classification according to EN 14325:2004, EN 14325:2018 and EN 14126:2003. It should be noted that all chemical testing was performed on swatches of suit 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 31 SUIT MATERIAL AND SEAM - RESISTANCE TO PERMEATION BY CHEMICALS SUIT MATERIAL SEAM SUIT MATERIAL SEAM CHEMICAL (66-320) (66-320) (66-330) (66-330) Formaldehyde solution Hydrochloric acid, 37% Sodium hydroxide, 40% Sulphuric acid, 50% Tested according to ISO 6529, breakthrough criteria 1.0 µg/min/cm NOTE: AlphaTec 66-320 and 66-330 are not suited for exposure to solvents.
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Page 32: Warranty
Delivery are available on request and for download on https://www.ansell.com/fi/en/legal/ aps-trade-conditions. This manual does not in any way comprise a guarantee or warranty on the part of Ansell Protective Solutions AB, and Ansell Protective Solutions AB expressly excludes any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness. -
Page 33: Appendix: Customised Features
Appendix: Customised features Below follows a list of customised features, available for selected customers, and donning instructions. A. Attached mask The attached face mask is Dräger Panorama Nova. It is glued to the suit and taped on both inside and outside. The harness is outside the suit hood. See separate Instructions for Use for the Face mask. - Page 36 215 33 Malmö, Sweden Tel. + 46 (0)10 205 1800 order.protective@ansell.com www.ansell.com Ansell, are trademarks owned by Ansell Limited or one of its affiliates, except as otherwise indicated. TRELLCHEM is a registered trademark owned by ® ™ ® Trelleborg AB. ©2023 Ansell Limited. All Rights Reserved.
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