ONESuit Flash and ONESuit Gard Protective Suits - Saint
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1. Dimethyl Sulfate Sarin GB Distilled Mustard HD ASTM F739 METHOD REQUIREMENT RESULT gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Time to breakthrough gt 480 0 10 Ceci gt 480 60 minutes min gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Cumulative permeation 1 25 ug cm after 1 hour 9 039 after 8 hours Cumulative permeation lt 4 0 ug cm after1 hour 9 048 after 8 hours SECTION 3 NFPA 1991 2005 Edition Approval Data continued VISOR SEAM PERMEATION ONESuite GARD AND ONESuite FLASH CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL AGENT Acetone Acetonitrile Ammonia 1 3 Butadiene Carbon Disulfide Chlorine Dichloromethane Diethyl Amine Dimethyl Formamide Ethyl Acetate Ethylene Oxide Hexane Hydrogen Chloride Methanol Methyl Chloride Nitrobenzene Sodium Hydroxide Sulfuric Acid Tetrachloroethylene Tetrahydrofuran Toluene Cyanogen Chloride CK Carbonyl Chloride CG Hydrogen Cyanide HCN Dimethyl Sulfate Sarin GB Distilled Mustard HD METHOD ASTM F739 REOUIREMENT RESULT 480 480 480 480 480 4802. and ONESuit Flash ONESuit Gard is designed to meet the real world needs of those who work in the most dangerous environments ONESuit Flash delivers the same benefits as ONESuit Gard plus additional protection against chemical flash fires ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash offer Protection from exposure to chemical biological agents and industrial chemicals in both liquid and vapor form Flame and abrasion resistance without a separate over cover ONESuit Flash offers chemical flash fire protection e Comfort thanks to soft lightweight fabric Simplified donning and doffing e Ease of storage and handling due to lightweight compressible design e ONEGIove Hazmat glove system offering outstanding protection with excellent dexterity e Interchangeable exterior visor that allows for replacement if visual acuity is impaired e Internal belting system that secures the suit to the body for increased mobility e Enlarged pod area to accommodate larger SCBA systems Compliance statements ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash are designed with the user s absolute protection as the paramount goal NFPA certification testing is conducted through the Safety Equipment Institute SEI and ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash are certified to the following standard NFPA 1991 Standard on Vapor Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies 2005 Edition Liquefied Gas O
3. the integrity of the Suit is otherwise compromised in any way collectively Damaged the purchaser and or end user should immediately discontinue use of the Suit Failure to discontinue use may result in injury or exposure to potentially harmful chemicals Limited Warranty SGPPL warrants to the purchaser end user of the Suit that the Suit will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase the Product Warranty provided that the Suit has i been stored used and maintained properly in accordance with all written instructions and recommendations contained in this Technical Manual provided by SGPPL with the Suit and ii not been Damaged altered modified or repaired Should SGPPL determine that the Suit is defective under the terms of this Limited Warranty the purchaser end user s sole and Exclusive remedy will be the replacement of the defective Suit or at SGPPLs election the refund of the purchase price paid for such Suit What the Purchaser End User Must Do In the event that the purchaser end user believes that the Suit is defective as described herein the purchaser end user must provide SGPPL with such Suit and a detailed statement of the defect SGPPL will advise the purchaser end user as soon after its investigation as possible whether or not SGPPL concurs that the Suit contains a defect SGPPL will as purchaser end user s sole and exclusive
4. on the garment to determine if it is suitable for continued use Retirement and disposal criteria Refer to departmental procedures for disposal practices and procedures for these suits 8 ONESUIT GARD ONESUIT FLASH USER GUIDE AND TECHNICAL MANUAL WWW ONESUITTEC COM SECTION 3 NFPA 1991 2005 Edition Approval Data Sc Certified Model NFPA 1991 2005 ed PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND GARMENT TESTS ONESuite GARD AND ONESuite FLASH PROPERTY METHOD REQUIREMENT RESULT Liquid Tight Integrity NFPA 1991 8 3 No penetration Pass Ending Suit Pressure NFPA 8 4 gt 80mm H O 81 25 Accommodates Head Protection NFPA 8 4 Yes Pass Visual Acuity Gard only NFPA 8 4 gt 20 35 20 20 Remove Reinsert Hands NFPA 8 4 5 times Pass Maximum Suit Ventilation Rate NFPA 8 5 lt 100 mm H O 91 Gas Tight Integrity ASTM F1052 gt 80 mm H O 87 5 Exhaust Valve Mounting Strength NFPA 8 9 135 N 142 5 Fitting Pull Out Strength Drager Pass thru NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1323 5 Fitting Pull Out Strength Interspiro Pass thru NFPA 8 13 1000 N 1317 1 Fitting Pull Out Strength ISI Pass thru NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1321 4 Fitting Pull Out Strength MSA Pass thru NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1329 4 Fitting Pull Out Strength Survivair Pass thru NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1192 6 Fitting Pull Out Strength Scott Pass thru NFPA 8 13 gt 1000 N 1329 2 Exhaust V
5. such determination is made at the purchaser s sole risk and SGPPL assumes no liability in connection with the use of such information by any such purchaser NO SUIT CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION UNDER ALL CONDITIONS AND FOR ALL USES AND APPLICATIONS IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER TO DETERMINE THAT THE SUIT IS APPROPRIATE AND SUITABLE FOR THE PURCHASER S SPECIFIC USE OR APPLICATION It is the responsibility of the purchaser and or the end user of the Suit to among other things 1 Determine that the Suit is suitable for such purchaser or end user s specific use or application 2 Understand the information contained in this Technical Manual relating to the proper use handling maintenance storage and disposal of the Suit 3 Read review and understand the information contained in this Technical Manual and any other information supplied to the purchaser with respect to the Suit 4 Confirm that the Suit is appropriate for the purchaser and or end user s specific use or application and complies with all government and industry standards and requirements applicable to the purchaser s use or application and 5 Diligently inspect the Suit before and after each use for wear and damage See additional information relating to inspection of the Suit for wear and damage contained elsewhere in this Technical Manual Warning If the Suit becomes torn or frayed Is abraded ripped or punctured or
6. 480 480 480 480 480 480 Time to breakthrough gt 480 0 10 ug cm min gt 480 60 minutes min gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Cumulative permeation 1 25 ug cm after 1 hour 9 086 after 8 hours Cumulative permeation 4 0 ug cm after 1 hour 0 023 after 8 hours 12 ONESUIT GARD ONESUIT FLASH USER GUIDE AND TECHNICAL MANUAL WWW ONESUITTEC COM GARMENT SEAM PERMEATION ONESurte GARD AND ONESurte FLASH CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL AGENT Acetone Acetonitrile Ammonia 1 3 Butadiene Carbon Disulfide Chlorine Dichloromethane Diethyl Amine Dimethyl Formamide Ethyl Acetate Ethylene Oxide Hexane Hydrogen Chloride Methanol Methyl Chloride Nitrobenzene Sodium Hydroxide Sulfuric Acid Tetrachloroethylene Tetrahydrofuran Toluene Cyanogen Chloride CK Carbonyl Chloride CG Hydrogen Cyanide HCN Dimethyl Sulfate Sarin GB METHOD ASTM F739 REQUIREMENT RESULT gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Time to breakthrough gt 480 0 10 ug cm2 min gt 480 60 minutes min gt 480 g
7. Do not use the suit if not cleaned and thoroughly dried NOTE Use caution when cleaning the suit to avoid creasing the visor as this could impair visibility and or create a leak failure in the suit Inspection and pressure test details A visual inspection and pressure test of these products must be performed and passed prior to each use and at least once per year if the suit has not been in use e Look over all areas of the suit for cuts or damage including seams garment material and visor material Confirm that gloves are securely attached to the suit Inspect the gloves in accordance with the ONEGlove Hazmat user guide Inspect the zipper for proper function and that it is not becoming detached from the suit If it requires more pull force than usual rub paraffin wax over the teeth to provide lubrication NEVER force the zipper because this could damage the teeth and compromise the air tightness of the ensemble e Verify that exhaust valves are in place properly seated and hand tightened Use the following steps to pressure test the suit 1 Remove the exhaust valves quantity 2 2 Install the pressure test adapters optional parts in the valve holes with the hose connections facing outside of the suit One adapter should have a large diameter hose and fitting and the other a small diameter hose and fitting Close zipper to the fully seated UJ position COMMERCIALLY AVAI
8. L OF THE SUIT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER END USER FOR SUCH SUIT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 15 Thank you for choosing ONESUIT At Saint Gobain Performance Plastics your safety is our only concern If you have any questions or comments please don t hesitate to contact us directly Sel Certified Model NFPA 1991 2005 ed ants SAINT GOBAIN Saint Gobain Performance Plastics 701 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack NH 03054 Tel 603 424 9000 Fax 603 424 9044 Technical and Customer Services ONESuit ONEGlove and Challenge are registered trademarks of Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation 800 451 6101 www onesuittec com HazProof is a registered trademark of Tingley Rubber Corp Hazmaxe is a registered trademark of Onguard Industries 2014 Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation SGPPL 0007D 114 SGC Printed in U S A
9. LABLE PRESSURE TEST KITS CAPABLE OF TESTING TO ASTM F1052 MAY BE USED TO TEST ONESUIT GARD AND ONESUIT FLASH REFER TO THE APPLICABLE PRESSURE TEST KIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING 4 Inflate suit to a gauge pressure of 5 HO and hold for 1 minute This will pre expand the volume inside the suit DO NOT over inflate the suit as that could damage the seams 5 To perform the pressure test reduce suit pressure to 4 H O and hold for 4 minutes Be careful not to touch or disturb the suit during the test period as this could create false test results 6 The suit has passed pressure test requirements if ending pressure is greater than 3 2 H O It has failed if pressure is less than 3 27 H50 Record test results on the inspection log found in Section 4 of this guide N NOTE Use caution when inspecting and pressure testing the suit to avoid creasing the visor as this could impair visibility and or create a leak failure in the suit CONTACT SAINT GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS IF THE SUIT FAILS INSPECTION OR PRESSURE TEST IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SUIT CAN BE REPAIRED AT THE FACTORY NOTE ANY RETURNED SUIT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY COMPLETED SAINT GOBAIN SUPPLIED FORMS TO CONFIRM THAT IT IS NOT CONTAMINATED SECTION 2D User Guide Maintenance and Cleaning Information continued Glove replacement procedure If the gloves have been visibly damaged or worn or cause the suit to fail the p
10. ONESuit Flash and ONESuit Gard ONES User Guide and Technical Manual ur A Singular Approach to Hazmat Protection SAINT GOBAIN r Gard e Maximum safety and lightweight comfort e Full protection without a cumbersome over cover e Single skin convenience at a competitive price e ONESuit Flash is certified to the Chemical Flash Fire Protection Performance under NFPA 1991 Ra e 7 e a IM he B f aa P T a E Ais rF i we X j die i P i m pu s pha 4 LO 4 k aes i i R g E amp ii HR He q 4 F Table of Contents 1 Introduction to ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash p 2 Compliance statements Description of materials 2 User Guide p 4 A Pre Use Information Safety considerations Limitations of use Marking restrictions Shelf life Visor anti fog procedure Recommended undergarments B Preparation for Use p 5 Sizing C Donning Doffing Information p 6 Donning and doffing procedures Recommended storage practices D Maintenance and Cleaning Information p 7 Cleaning instructions precautions Inspection and pressure test details Glove replacement procedure Maintenance criteria Decontamination procedures Retirement and disposal criteria 3 NFPA 1991 2005 Edition Approval Data p 9 4 Inspection Log p 14 5 Disclaimers and Warnings Warranty Limitation of Liability p 15 SECTION 1 Introduction to ONESuit Gard
11. Suit Flash have been sized to fit a wide range of users Please refer to the following table to assist in finding the appropriate size NOTE When determining suit size simply choose according to your height and weight the suits are designed to accommodate a helmet SCBA and other necessary equipment ONESurr FLASH AND ONESurr Garp SIZES ONESUIT FLASH ONESUIT GARD SUIT SIZE ONEGLOVE HAZMAT RECOMMENDED PRODUCT CODE PRODUCT CODE STANDARD SIZE BOOT SIZE 1S F SM 1S A SM Small 8 Medium 6 9 1S F MD 1S A MD Medium 9 Large 8 13 1S F LG 1S A LG Large 9 Large 8 13 1S F XL 1S A XL X Large 10 X Large 9 14 1S F 2X 1S A 2X XX Large 10 X Large 10 15 1S F 3X 1S A 3X XXX Large 11 XX Large 10 15 SIZE GUIDELINES SUIT SIZE HEIGHT IN WEIGHT LBS Small 60 64 100 130 Medium 64 68 130 180 Large 68 72 140 210 X Large 72 76 180 230 XX Large 74 798 210 260 XXX Large 76 80 240 290 These measurements are only guidelines Please consult a Saint Gobain Performance Plastics representative if unsure of your optimal size SECTION 2C User Guide Donning Doffing Information Donning and doffing procedures ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash are designed to be donned and doffed with great ease Refer to the sizing section to determine the appropriate size suit Be sure that the selected suit has passed inspection and pressure tests as required e It is rec
12. alve Inward Leakage NFPA 8 26 lt 30 ml min 15 Flammability Resistance Afterflame Garment Material Gard only ASTM F1358 lt 10 seconds 0 0 Flammability Resistance Char Length Garment Material Gard only ASTM F1358 lt 100 mm 19 Flammability Resistance No Melt or Drip Garment Material Gard only ASTM F1358 Up to 12 seconds Pass Burst Strength Garment Material ASTM D751 200N 408 95 Puncture Propagation Tear Resistance Garment Material ASTM D2582 49 N 95 33 Cold Temperature Performance Garment Material Gard only NFPA 8 12 lt 0 057 Nx m 0 001 Seam Breaking Strength Garment ASTM D751 2 88 kN m 4 387 Closure Breaking Strength ASTM D751 2 88 kN m 7 039 Flammability Resistance Afterflame Visor Material ASTM F1358 lt 10 seconds 3 82 Flammability Resistance Char Length Visor Material ASTM F1358 lt 100 mm 20 32 Flammability Resistance No Melt or Drip Visor Material ASTM F1358 Up to 12 seconds Pass Cold Temperature Performance Visor Material NFPA 8 12 No Crack or Visible Damage Pass Seam Breaking Strength Visor ASTM D751 2 88 kN m 4 027 Burst Strength Visor Material ASTM D751 gt 200N 893 46 Puncture Propagation Tear Resistance Visor Material ASTM D2582 49 N gt 923 5 Overall Ensemble Inward Leakage NFPA 8 8 0 02 Pass PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND GARMENT TESTS ONESuite FLASH PROPERTY METHOD REQUIREMENT RESULT Overall Ensemble Flash Test Afterflame NFPA 8 7 lt 2 seconds 0 0 Overall Ense
13. ek gt 480 Hydrogen Chloride breakthrough gt 480 Methanol 0 10 pg cm2 min gt 480 60 minutes min Methyl Chloride gt 480 Nitrobenzene gt 480 Sodium Hydroxide gt 480 Sulfuric Acid gt 480 Tetrachloroethylene gt 480 Tetrahydrofuran gt 480 Toluene gt 480 Cyanogen Chloride CK gt 480 Carbonyl Chloride CG gt 480 Hydrogen Cyanide HCN gt 480 Dimethyl Sulfate gt 480 Sarin GB Cumulative permeation 1 25 ug cm2 after 1 hour 9 406 after 8 hours Distilled Mustard HD Cumulative permeation 4 0 ug cm after 1 hour 9 147 after 8 hours ADDITIONAL TEST DATA CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL AGENT METHOD REQUIREMENT RESULT Hydrogen Fluoride HF ASTM F739 0 10 ug cm min gt 480 10 ONESUIT GARD ONESUIT FLASH USER GUIDE AND TECHNICAL MANUAL WWW ONESUITTEC COM VISOR MATERIAL PERMEATION ONESurir GARD AND ONESurte FLASH CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL AGENT METHOD REQUIREMENT RESUIT OR BIOLOGICAL AGENT Acetone Acetonitrile Ammonia 1 3 Butadiene Carbon Disulfide Chlorine Dichloromethane Diethyl Amine Dimethyl Formamide Ethyl Acetate Ethylene Oxide Hexane Hydrogen Chloride Methanol Methyl Chloride Nitrobenzene Sodium Hydroxide Sulfuric Acid Tetrachloroethylene Tetrahydrofuran Toluene Cyanogen Chloride CK Carbonyl Chloride CG Hydrogen Cyanide HCN
14. in Performance Plastics Outstanding protective gloves featuring single piece construction and excellent dexterity Available in the following sizes e Small 7 p n 22410M e Medium 8 p n 2241M Large 9 p n 22412M X Large 10 p n 22413M XX Large 11 p n 22414M e Closure The closure consists of a vapor tight zipper with garment material splash flaps that seal using hook and loop fastener strips The zipper is installed for front entry a 48 opening is created when the Zipper is open e Tape and pull material PVC coated polyester e Slider material Alum Bronze e Chain material nickel silver Attachments All garment seams are stitchless They are produced by heat welding and then covered on both sides with fluoropolymer film Visor seam is a heat weld directly to the garment material Gloves are attached using a ring and clamp assembly Zipper is attached using thermoplastic adhesive film Exhaust Valves The suits are equipped with two exhaust valves manufactured by Saint Gobain Performance Plastics they are attached to the suits using a plastic nut two rubber washers and one metal washer he valve body is made from impact resistant plastic and the diaphragm is made from silicone rubber The valves are covered by flaps made from garment material e Pass thrus The suits are available with optional SCBA pass thru assemblies i
15. in the supplied storage bag or ona hanger and should always be stored with the zipper in the fully open position Be sure to maintain inspection and testing at specified intervals even when the suit has not been in use NOTE Use caution when folding and handling the suit to avoid creasing the visor as this could impair visibility and or create a leak failure in the suit 6 ONESUIT GARD ONESUIT FLASH USER GUIDE AND TECHNICAL MANUAL WWW ONESUITTEC COM SECTION 2D User Guide Maintenance and Cleaning Information Cleaning instructions precautions ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash should be cleaned after each use when they have been worn for routine operations but not subjected to chemical or biological contamination For cleaning the suits liquid dish washing detergent may be used along with a disinfectant at the ratio of 1 oz each per gallon of warm water Using a soft clean rag gently rub the cleaning solution over the inside and outside surfaces of the suit Using a different soft clean rag and warm water gently rinse the entire suit To dry the suit either lay the suit out so that the inside and outside Surfaces receive ventilation for drying or place on a hanger WARNINGS Do not use bleach as cleaning detergent Even though the garment material is completely resistant to bleach other components such as gloves hook and loop fasteners and secondary visors may become damaged if exposed
16. mble Flash Test Gas Tight Integrity ASTM F1052 213mm H O 43 1 Overall Ensemble Flash Test Visual Acuity NFPA 8 4 gt 20 100 20 25 TPP Garment Material ISO 17492 gt 12 24 5 TPP Visor Material ISO 17492 gt 12 23 7 TPP Footwear ISO 17492 2 12 55 1 Flammability Resistance Afterflame Garment Material ASTM F1358 lt 2 seconds 0 0 Flammability Resistance Char Length Garment Material ASTM F1358 lt 100 mm 14 Flammability Resistance No Melt or Drip Garment Material ASTM F1358 Up to 12 seconds Pass Cold Temperature Performance NFPA 8 12 lt 0 057Nxm 0 009 Flammability Resistance Afterflame Visor Material ASTM F1358 lt 2 seconds 1 4 Flammability Resistance Char Length Visor Material ASTM F1358 lt 100 mm 51 Flammability Resistance No Melt or Drip Visor Material ASTM F1358 Up to 12 seconds Pass SECTION 3 NFPA 1991 2005 Edition Approval Data continued GARMENT MATERIAL PERMEATION arter FLEX AND ABRASION ONESuit GARD AND ONESuite FLASH CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL AGENT METHOD REQUIREMENT RESULT Acetone gt 480 Acetonitrile gt 480 Ammonia gt 480 1 3 Butadiene gt 480 Carbon Disulfide gt 480 Chlorine gt 480 Dichloromethane gt 480 Diethyl Amine gt 480 Dimethyl Formamide gt 480 Ethyl Acetate gt 480 Ethylene Oxide gt 480 Hexane ASTM F739 Be
17. nstalled upon request when ordering These pass thru assemblies accommodate the following SCBA manufacturers e Drager Interspiro e IS e MSA e Survivair e Scott Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for information on a specific pass thru Protective Helmet he hoods of these suits are designed to be worn with an ANSI style hard hat Boots As an NFPA 1991 certified ensemble ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash are to be worn with either Onguard Hazmax or Tingley HazProof protective boots SECTION 1 Introduction to ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash continued e Boots continued The boots are worn over integral booties that are made of the garment material and connected directly to the suit The Tingley HazProof boots feature a fire resistant PVC alloy boot material with a steel toe steel shank and a steel mid sole incorporated within a sure grip cleated outsole p n 82330 82331 sizes 7 13 e The ONGUARD Hazmax boots feature a flexible PVC alloy boot material with a steel toe steel shank and a steel mid sole incorporated within an Ultragrip Sipe Sole p n 87007 87012 87015 sizes 6 15 SECTION 2A User Guide Pre Use Information Safety considerations All protective equipment needs to be well maintained in order to function properly ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash are no exceptions These suits must be decontaminated inspected and pressure tested prio
18. ommended that a person be available to assist during the donning and doffing process Be sure that there are no items on the body or clothing that could cause damage to the inside of the suit such as rings watches badges belts etc NOTE When donning and doffing the suit take care to avoid creasing the visor as this could impair visibility and or create a leak failure in the suit To don the suit 1 Choose a location that offers a clean place to stand and has either a bench or chair 2 While seated place both legs into the suit with only socks over the feet Insert feet into boots 3 Stand up and put the SCBA pack on while the suit is at waist level It is recommended that the mask not be put on the face until the suit is ready to be zipped up in order to conserve air Attach the internal belt to the waist securing tightly to the body 4 Put mask on face and turn on air supply Put safety helmet on 5 Pull suit over the head being careful not to crease or crush the visor OV Zip suit completely closed then close flap over zipper To doff the suit 1 Reverse the order of steps followed when donning the suit Recommended storage practices ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash should be stored in a safe and dry location away from direct sunlight with temperature maintained between 25 F 4 C and 110 F 43 C The zipper should be completely open The suit may be stored either
19. ption included For ONESuit Flash only Chemical Flash Fire Option included NOTE Proper use is consistent with NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program and 29 CFR 1910 132 Certified Model NFPA 1991 2005 ed 2 ONESUIT GARD ONESUIT FLASH USER GUIDE AND TECHNICAL MANUAL WWW ONESUITTEC COM Description of materials ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash use only materials that have passed the most rigorous testing Garment Material Garment barrier fabric for ONESuit Gard is Challenge NXT Garment barrier fabric for ONESuit Flash is Challenge NXT F They are manufactured using proprietary fluoropolymer films produced by Saint Gobain Performance Plastics which are then laminated to aramid substrates e Visor Material he ONESuit Gard visor is constructed of two layers primary inner and secondary outer The primary visor is made of 10 mil FEP and provides full chemical biological agent protection The secondary visor is made of clear 20 mil flexible PVC that attaches to the suit using nickel plated snap fasteners and provides burst and tear resistant properties The ONESuit Flash visor includes ONESuit Gard visor construction plus an additional layer of PFA film to shield the PVC during flash fire exposure NOTE The secondary visor MUST be worn with ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash e Gloves ONEGlove Hazmat by Saint Goba
20. r to use Remove from service if the suits fail inspection or pressure tests Users must read this guide thoroughly and should take the following precautions into consideration 1 Avoid direct flame contact The suits are not intended for use in an open flame however ONESuit Flash provides protection in the event of a chemical flash fire N Avoid continuous exposure to any known hazardous substance Do not purposely expose the suits to a constant liquid vapor hazard If the following symptoms UJ are experienced the user MUST leave the hot zone fever nausea dizziness eye irritation breathing difficulty excessive fatigue or any unusual odor or taste NOTE Most performance properties of these vapor protective ensembles or individual elements cannot be tested by the user in the field Limitations of use These products are recommended for use as described in the standard to which they are certified If it is suspected that these products have come into contact with a hazardous substance follow appropriate departmental procedures for decontamination or disposal Marking restrictions It is recommended that these products not be marked in any way by the user The properties of the suit barrier material that make it highly resistant to chemicals also make it resistant to markings from paint markers and pens If marking is desired please specify during the ordering process for pe
21. remedy replace the Suit or refund the purchase price paid for the Suit at SGPPLs discretion Limitation of Liability Warranty and Remedies THIS WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN WARRANTIES LIABILITIES OR OBLIGATIONS OF SGPPL EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THE PRODUCT WARRANTY SET FORTH BELOW SGPPL MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SGPPL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR IN LAW INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE PERTINENT STATE LAW WILL CONTROL FOR WHAT PERIOD OF TIME FOLLOWING THE SALE A CUSTOMER MAY SEEK A REMEDY UNDER THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SGPPL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER THE END USER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE SALE DELIVERY USE OR DISPOSAL OF THE SUIT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SUCH DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE IN DESIGN MANUFACTURE WARNING OR TESTING STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE AND INCLUDING THOSE ARISING FROM THE SALE DELIVERY USE OR DISPOSAL OF THE SUIT SOLD TO THE PURCHASER END USER BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY IN NO EVENT SHALL SGPPL S LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE SALE DELIVERY USE OR DISPOSA
22. ressure test then a replacement pair should be installed to keep the suit in operation Use the following steps to remove and reinstall the gloves onto the suit 1 Flip the elastic portion of the glove gauntlet over the glove ring Turn the sleeve of the suit N inside out and then remove the tape and rubber bands from over the clamp Remove the glove clamp by UJ loosening the hex bolt use only a socket connection as other tools could accidentally damage the suit Remove the rubber band from under the clamp 4 Pull glove out of sleeve then remove the glove ring Be sure to retain the two rubber bands glove clamp and glove ring if they are free of damage Replacement parts are available if there is damage 5 Fold the elastic portion of the glove toward the fingers so that the gauntlet of the inner liner is fully exposed and accessible 6 Insert the glove ring into the replacement glove then fold outside edge of the glove liner gauntlet to the inside of the ring so that the ring is tightly inserted Push the ring part of the glove first through the inside out sleeve until the edge of the sleeve is expanded over the ring portion of the glove The sleeve seam should be N centered in the palm area of the glove 8 Adjust glove placement at the sleeve interface as necessary to remove wrinkles that could be trapped under the clamp area NOTE Wrinkles in the glove at the sleeve in
23. rmanent attachment of letters or numbers by the factory Shelf life There is limited data for the materials within ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash Based on experience with similar products in the field Saint Gobain expects a minimum shelf life of 15 years for both ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash based on specified storage conditions maintenance and testing practices There is no need to dispose of the ensembles based strictly on time Ensembles must be inspected and pressure tested at least once a year If there is any question about the condition of the products discontinue use immediately Visor anti fog procedure The use of anti fog solutions on the inside of the visor is not recommended Instead be sure to have access to a clean soft cloth that may be used to wipe the inside of the visor in the event of fogging Recommended undergarments Keep in mind that because ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash are fully encapsulating garments there is very little exchange of heat between the body and outside the suits The most appropriate garments will depend on temperatures outside the suit and mobility demands of the mission Wearing certain synthetic and or natural fabrics against the skin will aid in comfort by moving moisture away from the body 4 ONESUIT GARD ONESUIT FLASH USER GUIDE AND TECHNICAL MANUAL WWW ONESUITTEC COM SECTION 2B User Guide Preparation for Use Sizing ONESuit Gard and ONE
24. t 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 gt 480 Cumulative permeation 1 25 ug cm after 1hour 0 801 after 8 hours Distilled Mustard HD Cumulative permeation lt 4 0 ug cm after1hour 9 038 after 8 hours 13 SECTION 4 Inspection Log Purchase Date Purchased From INSPECTION DATE INSPECTED BY Removed from Service Date Reason for Service Removal Minimum pressure requirement after 4 minutes is 3 2 H O PRESSURE TEST RESULT AFTER 4 MINUTES 4 H O ONESUIT Gard COMMENTS SECTION 5 Disclaimers and Warnings Warranty Limitation of Liability and Remedies Disclaimers and Warning Information contained in this User Manual and Technical Guide the Technical Manual is based on technical data and other information that Saint Gobain Performance Plastics SGPPL believes to be reliable Such information may be revised amended or supplemented as additional data and or information becomes available to SGPPL Information contained in this Technical Manual is based on certain tests conducted on the fabric comprising the ONESuit Gard and the ONESuit Flash the Suit and on the finished ensemble Information contained in this Technical Manual is intended to be used by the purchaser of the Suit to determine if the Suit is suitable for such purchaser s specific use or application Any
25. terface may cause the suit ensemble to fail pressure test if not worked out prior to clamp assembly 9 Place the smaller rubber band over the sleeve at the glove ring interface It should be centered on the ring with the suit sleeve fully captured underneath 10 Position the clamp centered over the rubber band so that the hex bolt is 180 opposite the suit sleeve seam Again use only a socket connection on the hex bolt to tighten the clamp 11 Cover clamp with the large rubber band then wrap rubber band area over the glove ring area with electrical tape to secure Flip gauntlet end of glove from inside the ring out over the taped area 12 Invert sleeve to turn right side out Push glove ring securely into the end of the sleeve from inside the suit sleeve DO NOT PULL ON THE GLOVE TO FORCE THE GLOVE RING INTO THE SLEEVE AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE GLOVE Maintenance criteria At a minimum the suit ensemble should be inspected and pressure tested once a year If there is any question about the condition of the product discontinue use immediately Please refer to Inspection and pressure test details on page 7 for complete instructions Decontamination procedures Refer to departmental procedures for decontamination practices and procedures ONESuit Gard and ONESuit Flash will withstand exposure to some chemical agents without degradation Following decontamination perform a full inspection and leak test
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