Use
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Use
4.1
Prerequisites
4.2
Instructions on using the fastener
system
The fastener system has been developed especially for the
chemical protective suits. Generally, the additional seals make
mobility more difficult in comparison to zip fasteners on normal
clothing. To prevent folds forming on the fastener system, the
open section of the fastener system must be free of tension
and operated without being twisted. At the same time, the
closed area must be held tight with the hand. The protective
suit wearer should be standing upright when opening and
closing the fastener system.
4.2.1
Opening the fastener system
Fully open the fastener system.
Always pull the zipper tab in the direction of the zipper
mechanism; never pull diagonally!
Do not use force. Zip elements can become bent!
If the zipper tab gets caught, pull it back and push it forward
again.
4.2.2
Closing the fastener system
When closing the fastener system, avoid diagonal forces
on the zip.
Pull the fastener chains together by hand.
Then the zip will slide more easily along the section that is
being pulled together.
Foreign objects, such as shirt, jacket, threads, etc. must
not be trapped between the zip elements.
4.3
Preparation for use
4.3.1
Preparing the chemical protective suit
1. Check for leaks before using the suit for the first time in
order to detect any damage due to transport. Observe the
maintenance intervals thereafter (see Chap. 6.1 on
2. Place the chemical protective suit flat on the ground and
examine visually (see Chap. 6.2 on Page 31).
3. If fitted, check the function of the air supply unit. If there is
no air supply connected, seal the ventilation unit valve
connections to protect against dirt.
4. Where necessary, fasten the braces with the relevant
shackles.
5. Open out the full face mask straps, both for chemical
protective suits with integrated full face masks and for
chemical protective suits with full face masks.
4.3.2
Putting on the chemical protective suit
1. Put on underclothing (moisture-wicking work clothing,
cotton gloves).
WARNING
The chemical protective suit must be used in
accordance with the applicable standards and
directives of the country in question.
The environmental impact must be determined prior to
use, since the suitability of the chemical protective suit
must be determined before its use. The chemical
protective suit must only be used for suitable
purposes. The user has to consider national and other
requirements for the use of personal protective
equipment.
Non-observance can lead to death or severe physical
injuries.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the fastener system, both halves
of the zip must be parallel and unstressed. Do not use
force when opening and closing the fastener system or
jerk the zipper.
Fastener systems without sufficient lubrication are
more difficult to operate. This can result in damage to
the fastener system. Lubricate the fastener system
using the grease stick supplied by Dräger.
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NOTICE
Dräger recommends that you keep the flat bags in
which the chemical protective suit was delivered for
later storage purposes.
WARNING
Do not use a damaged chemical protective suit. If you
do, you risk death or serious injury.
NOTICE
So that the braces can be fastened at the correct
height, there are multiple fastening straps on the
chemical protective suit. Depending on the size of the
wearer, the braces should be fastened so that the
waist belt of the compressed air breathing apparatus
or compressed air hose respirator of the training unit
does not get stuck.
NOTICE
Get a second person to assist you with donning the
suit.
NOTICE
Dräger recommends tucking the trouser legs of the
underclothing into the socks to prevent the trouser legs
shifting.
To prevent the cotton gloves slipping down, they
should be fixed on the wrist using insulation tape.
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