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- Page 1 Training Suit Chemical Protective Suits Instructions for Use AlphaTec™ TRAINER...
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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 ..................6 3. Approvals ....................... 7 4. Proper use ...................... 7 4.1 Intended use ...................... - Page 3 9.3 Cleaning ........................15 9.3.1 Hand wash ..........................15 9.3.2 Machine wash ........................16 9.4 Zipper .........................17 9.4.1 Function ........................... 17 9.4.2 Maintenance ......................... 17 9.5 Bayonet ring ......................18 9.5.1 Function ........................... 18 9.5.2 Maintenance ......................... 19 9.6 Replacing gloves ....................20 9.7 Replacing rubber cuff ..................22 9.8 Replacing rubber diaphragm in AlphaTec™...
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Page 5: Safety Considerations
1. Safety considerations • These instructions for use (IFU) are valid only for AlphaTec™ TRAINER*. • The suit may only be used by trained personnel who are familiar with the contents of this IFU. • Use the suit only for the purposes specified herein. •... -
Page 6: Definitions Of Pictograms Used On The Suit Label
1.2 Definitions of pictograms used on the suit label This manual has to be read. The size of the suit (see chapter 11.1) 2. Description of suit AlphaTec™ TRAINER is • A training suit • Intended for use with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and a full-face mask* •... -
Page 7: Approvals
* The suit will accommodate the major brands of SCBAs, such as Interspiro, Scott, Dräger and MSA. For European users the SCBA must be certified to EN 137. The suit has to be worn with safety boots, if sock version, and a safety helmet. For more information about materials, components &... -
Page 8: Pre-Use
5. Pre-use Before use, make sure: • The suit and gloves have the correct size (see chapter 11.1) • Type T suit: The elastic band is properly adjusted and installed (see chapter 5.2.1) • Anti-fog visor or anti-fog gel is applied to the inside of the suit visor (see chapter 11.6) •... -
Page 9: Donning - Non-Encapsulating (Type T) Suit
5.2 Donning – Non-encapsulating (type T) suit 5.2.1 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 10: Donning The Suit
5.2.2 Donning the suit Always have an assistant to help you while donning and try to find a clean area to stand on. 1) (Sit on the chair) Place both legs into the suit and into the sewn-in socks or boots. 2) If sewn-in socks, then put on the silicone oversocks and then put on the safety boots. -
Page 11: In Use
6. In use 6.1 Procedure for checking manometer/pressure gauge Applicable to encapsulating (type CV/VP1) suits. To check the manometer/pressure gauge, the hand has to be retracted from the glove: 1) Grab the right glove with your left hand 2) Pull the right hand into the suit 3) Check the manometer/radio/other 4) Put the right hand back into the glove again 5) To pull the left hand into the suit, instead grab the left glove with your right hand... -
Page 12: 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 - 30 °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 13: Folding The Suit
8.4 Folding the suit b) Sock model: Fold the sock into the leg and then fold the leg to the waist. 1) Close the zipper with approx. 10 cm open. 5) Fold the suit on the middle. 2) Turn suit upside down. a) Type CV/VP1: Fold the hump flat. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Bayonet locking pins (9.6) Diaphragm in Exhaust valve (9.9) Service of Regulating valve & Passthrough (9.10) 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 15: Visual Inspection Of Suit
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 16: Machine Wash
• Using extra amounts of water • No rotating drum but only oscillating drum • Mild washing powder Machine washing the suit is the customer’s choice and responsibility. AlphaTec™ dealer or Ansell Protective Solutions AB may be contacted for advice. -
Page 17: Zipper
9.4 Zipper 9.4.1 Function The zipper is an important part of the suit and also a delicate piece of equipment, that has to be handled carefully. A damaged zipper can cause serious injury. • Pull the slide using two fingers in the loop attached to the slide. •... -
Page 18: Bayonet Ring
9.5 Bayonet ring 9.5.1 Function The AlphaTec™ (TRELLCHEM ) 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 Rubber O-rings –... -
Page 19: 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 20: Replacing Gloves
9.6 Replacing gloves 5) Remove the white protective film on each finger of the inner glove. This will The suit can be fitted with either a single uncover a sticky area that holds the inner rubber glove or a 2-part glove system glove in place and keeps it inside the consisting of inner Barrier glove and outer outer glove when the hand is retracted. - Page 21 7) Press the fingers of the outer and 9) If double glove system, put one hand inner gloves together so that they stick inside the gloves and curl a fist. At the together. same time, put a finger of the other hand between the ring and the outer glove to release air that is trapped between the gloves.
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Page 22: Replacing Rubber Cuff
13) Position the glove ring and the sleeve 2) Push the new cuff ring assembly into the ring so that the two white marks are sleeve ring from inside the suit. opposite each other. 14) Now push the two rings towards each other and turn counter-clockwise, so that the white and the green marks meet. -
Page 23: Replacing Rubber Diaphragm In Alphatec™ Exhaust Valve
9.8 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 24: Service Of Regulating Valve & Passthrough
4) Remove the old diaphragm 5) Check that the new diaphragm and scrap it. 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. -
Page 25: Disposal
10. Disposal Worn out suits should be disposed of according to local regulations for rubber/plastic waste. Incineration is recommended. 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... -
Page 26: Materials
11.4 Materials Suit part/Component Description Suit material: Polyester fabric coated on both sides with PVC. Visor material: 2 mm high impact resistant PVC Face seal material: Natural rubber/Chloroprene rubber Glove materials: AlphaTec™ #08-354 made from Neoprene (chloroprene) rubber Rubber glove: Chloroprene rubber Rubber cuff: Footwear material:... -
Page 27: Seam Types & Attachments
11.5 Seam types & attachments Seam/Attachment Description Suit material seam: HF welded seam Visor attachment: The visor is glued to the suit and sealed both inside and outside. Textile reinforced rubber coated tape, glued to the seam Inner tape: Chloroprene rubber tape, glued to the seam Outer tape: Face seal attachment: The face seal is glued to the suit and sealed both inside and outside. -
Page 28: List Of Spare Parts & Accessories
487 030 101 836300 Hands-free Visor Light LED* 487 030 100 836299 Face seal K72 502 000 836309 Suit ventilation & Airline Passthrough: CV/VP1 836314 AlphaTec™ Regulating valve 836313 Contact your AlphaTec™ combined Regulating valve & CV/VP1 supplier or Passthrough Ansell... - Page 29 Article no Description Size Regions EMEA Regions NA & APAC & LAC Storage: AlphaTec™ Storage Bag 487 100 600 836315 CV/VP1 K72 400 200 836317 Suit hanger K72 400 100 CV/VP1 K78 700 130 Storage box, plastic K78 700 120 Test equipment: AlphaTec™...
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Page 30: Material Data
11.7 Material data SUIT MATERIAL AND SEAM - MECHANICAL DATA PROPERTY TEST METHOD PERFORMANCE Abrasion resistance EN 530 > 2000 cycles Flex cracking resistance ISO 7854:B > 100000 cycles Flex cracking -30°C ISO 7854:B > 4000 Tear resistance EN ISO 9073-4 >... -
Page 31: Warranty
Ansell Protective Solutions AB and the purchaser. The General Conditions of Delivery are available on request. 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 32 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. ©2025 Ansell Limited. All Rights Reserved. ®...
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