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General Information

The suit is manufactured from Tychem®TK., a high-performance chemical
protective clothing material developed by DuPont for protection against gaseous,
liquid and solid chemicals.

The suit is fitted with a 3M Jupiter ™ Air Filter Unit (AFU). The AFU is battery
powered and worn on a waist belt within the suit. The AFU draws air through
externally mounted filters and feeds it through a breathing tube into the head space. A
remote warning and indicator device, featuring three coloured lights, is mounted at
chin level in the head space and connected to the AFU via a cable.

During

 

operational

 

use

 

the

 

AFU

 

must

 

be

 

fitted

 

with

 

3M

 

TH3

 

A

2

B

2

E

2

K2P

  R 

filters,

 

enhanced

 

to

 

provide

 

additional

 

protection

 

against

 

chemical

 

and

 

biological

warfare

 

agents

 

(3M

 

Ref.

 

JFR-85-CE).

 

The

 

filters,

 

when

 

used

 

in

 

conjunction

 

with

the

 

3M

 

Jupiter™

 

AFU

 

as

 

part

 

of

 

an

 

approved

 

system,

 

conform

 

to

 

the

 

European

standard

 

EN12941:1998.

 

Please

 

refer

 

to

 

the

 

instructions

 

for

 

use

 

supplied

 

with

the

 

3M

 

Jupiter™

 

AFU

 

for

 

limitations,

 

storage,

 

cleaning

 

instructions

 

etc.

Garment features include:

·

Large semi-rigid visor bonded to the suit.

·

Four exhalation valves fitted to the rear of the suit.

·

Integral safety boots with steel toe-caps and mid-soles.

·

Dual

 

glove

 

system

 

consisting

 

of

 

a

 

laminated

 

inner

 

glove

 

having

 

good

 

chemical

 

resistance

 

(

Kemblok

TM

)

 

bonded

 

to

 

a

 

outer

 

Neoprene

 

glove

 

affording

 

protection

 

against

 

mechanical

 

risks

 

as

 

well

 

as

 

having

 

some

 

degree

 

of

 

chemical

 

resistance.

 

The

 

gloves

 

are

 

fitted

 

to

 

the

 

suit

 

by

 

means

 

of

 

the

 

Respirex

 

locking

 

cone

 

and

 

grommet

 

system.

·

Optional re-hydration facility

·

Exterior attachment point for distress signal unit

The PRPS is designed as a limited-use garment, i.e. designed to be worn until chemical
contamination has occurred and disposal is required.

A full hygienic cleaning service using specialist equipment is provided by Respirex.

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Summary of Contents for PRPS

Page 1: ...Instructions for use of Powered Respirator Protective Suit PRPS BS 065 B 2017 ...

Page 2: ...or use Pg 6 Indicator lights and warnings Pg 9 Donning procedure Pg 10 Decontamination procedures Pg 15 Doffing procedure Pg 15 Emergency self doffing procedure Pg 17 Disposal of Tychem TK Pg 18 Battery disposal Pg 18 Filter disposal Pg 18 Sizing Pg 19 Permeation Performance Pg 20 Physical Properties Of Tychem TK Material Pg 21 ...

Page 3: ... hazard is unknown The product is type approved to a manufacturers specification RILS0002 based upon the requirements for a limited use type 1b ET gas tight chemical protective suit as detailed in EN943 2 2002 However the specification for a full facemask has been replaced by that for a visor Note the total mass of the PRPS exceeds that stipulated for a normal EN12941 1998 filtering device For cha...

Page 4: ... Jupiter AFU as part of an approved system conform to the European standard EN12941 1998 Please refer to the instructions for use supplied with the 3M Jupiter AFU for limitations storage cleaning instructions etc Garment features include Large semi rigid visor bonded to the suit Four exhalation valves fitted to the rear of the suit Integral safety boots with steel toe caps and mid soles Dual glove...

Page 5: ...it particulary during periods of intense physical activity Wherever possible operational procedures should be planned to minimise the risk of heat stress occuring Use of the optional re hydration facility is recommended Leave the contaminated area immediately and remove the suit if a Any part of the system becomes damaged e g tears or punctures in the suit b Airflow into the suit decreases or stop...

Page 6: ...a plastic container Suits should always be stored in a clean and dry condition at ambient temperature If being stored for long periods of time the suits should be kept out of direct sunlight Based upon real time use the PRPS system has a minimum shelf life of five years Additional research on Tychem TK material would suggest a possible shelf life of up to ten years For the purposes of disposal a s...

Page 7: ...hest cms inches 86 94 34 37 94 102 37 40 102 112 40 44 109 124 43 49 122 135 48 53 Height cms inches 152 165 5 5 5 163 175 5 4 5 9 173 185 5 8 6 1 180 196 5 11 6 5 188 203 6 2 6 8 11 Open Book Pictogram wearer must refer to the Instructions for use for further information 12 Five care pictograms indicating that clothing is not suitable for cleaning and reuse Pictogram 1 Do not machine wash Pictogr...

Page 8: ...damage that may reduce the level of protection pay particular attention to the seam areas and gloves 2 Check the suit is free from contamination both externally and internally 3 Check vision through the visor is not impaired by scratches or heavy scuff marks 4 Check the zip operates correctly and the pull tag is in good condition 5 Verify the breathing tube and remote warning device are connected ...

Page 9: ... green light will remain illuminated fig 4 At this point the 60 minute timer begins 8 Remove the small plastic screw caps and fit the two filters to the suit figs 5 6 Important The clear plastic filter lids should remain in place whilst the filters are in use 7 Fig 3 Fig 4 Green light Red light Note Lights as viewed from exterior of suit Fig 5 Fig 6 ...

Page 10: ...ing a hand into the suit headspace and covering the open end of the tube with a flat hand fig 8 Ensure that after a short time the buzzer begins to beep and the red light begins to flash 11 Remove hand from the outlet The red light will go out all three lights will cycle for a short time then the green light will remain illuminated fig 9 12 The suit is now ready for use At this point the AFU can b...

Page 11: ...U the amber light will illuminate intermittently and the buzzer will beep for 10 seconds After 75 minutes additional 15 minutes the amber light will remain illuminated and the buzzer will beep for 10 seconds In an alarm condition the red light will flash and the buzzer will beep This indicates either a low air flow or a low battery 9 ...

Page 12: ...nd boots easier Entry to the suit is made via an opening at the front that is sealed by a gas tight zip fastener protected by overlapping flaps with a velcro strip It is good practice for an assistant to help the wearer don and doff the suit This makes the process easier and quicker and will help to avoid stumbling or tripping which may result in personal injury or damage to the suit NB The suit m...

Page 13: ...he rear of the suit fasten the internal waist belt securely fig 12 If necessary adjust the belt until comfortable 4 Lift the suit up above waist level and connect the drinking tube that runs from the headspace to the tube on the re hydration pack figs 13 14 11 Fig 12 Fig 13 Fig 14 ...

Page 14: ... is recommended that cotton gloves are worn to absorb sweat and to assist with donning and doffing procedure fig 16 6 The dressing assistant should now switch on the AFU to ensure that breathing air is supplied to the wearer fig 17 NB NEVER attempt to wear a PRPS without switching on the AFU and ensuring the green light is permanently illuminated see indicator lights and warnings 7 Place both arms...

Page 15: ...wearer s neck 9 With the wearer s arms in an outstretched position the assistant should fully fasten the zipper across the chest fig 21 10 Seal down the zip flaps evenly to the suit trying to leave a minimum of gaps and ridges for the possible ingression of spray or splash fig 22 Note when sealing down the upper flap you may find it easier to achieve a smooth seal by working from the centre outwar...

Page 16: ...11 When fully donned the suit should appear as in figs 23 24 14 Fig 23 Fig 24 ...

Page 17: ...nutes Doffing procedure 1 After preliminary decontamination procedures lay the hazbag supplied with the suit on the ground open end facing upwards The wearer should stand in the open end of the hazbag in preparation for doffing fig 25 2 With the wearer s arms in an outstretched position the dressing assistant should break the velcro seal on the outer zip flaps and fully open the gas tight zip acro...

Page 18: ...emain in the head space of the suit The helmet can be recovered from the suit on completion of the doffing procedure 5 If wearing the suit in combination with a re hydration pack this should now be disconnected from the drinking tube attached to the suit 6 The dressing assistant should carefully lower the suit to boot level fig 28 and the wearer can now step out of the suit avoiding contact its ex...

Page 19: ...gainst the back of the zip at the pull tag end 2 With your left hand unseal the outer velcro flap fastening and undo the zip 3 Undo the AFU belt and unfasten the helmet chin strap if worn 4 Exit the suit IMPORTANT Respirex will only be able to clean service sanitize retest and repack used PRPS systems once there is documentary confirmation that the equipment is chemically and biologically safe to ...

Page 20: ...al Battery disposal The 3M Jupiter AFU is powered by a single use lithium thionyl chloride For all further battery information including disposal refer to 3M Jupiter AFU user instructions 3M Ref QX 3800 1080 8 Filter disposal In use the 3M JFR 85 CE filter canister will absorb and retain any particulate contamination that is present in the immediate environment Used filter canisters are potential ...

Page 21: ...e range of height chest sizes suitable for specific sizes of PRPS suit check your body measurements and select the correct size of suit Body measure ments in cm inch Warning Incorrect size selection could lead to a reduced level of protection 19 ...

Page 22: ...eakthrough times in minutes Chemical Tychem TK Material Visor Acetone 480 480 Acetonitrile 480 480 Carbon Disulphide 480 480 Dichloromethane 480 480 Diethylamine 480 480 Dimethylformamide 480 480 Ethyl Acetate 480 480 Hexane 480 480 Methanol 480 480 Nitrobenzene 480 480 Sodium Hydroxide 50 480 480 Sulphuric Acid 93 480 480 Tetrachloroethylene 480 480 Tetrahydrofuran 480 480 Toluene 480 KemblokTM N...

Page 23: ...N14325 2004 clause 4 9 3 4 Flex cracking resistance EN14325 2004 Clause 4 5 1 1 Flex cracking resistance at low temperatures 30 C EN14325 2004 Clause 4 6 2 3 Trapezoidal tear resistance EN14325 2004 clause 4 7 3 6 Puncture resistance EN14325 2004 clause 4 10 2 2 Seam strength EN14325 2004 clause 5 5 5 5 Resistance to ignition EN14325 2004 clause 4 14 No part shall ignite or continue to burn on rem...

Page 24: ...tre Philanthropic Road Redhill Surrey RH1 4DP ENGLAND Tel 44 0 1737 778600 Fax 44 0 1737 779441 Email info respirex co uk Article 10 and Article 11B Type Examination By BSI Davy Avenue Knowhill Milton Keynes MK5 8PP ENGLAND Notified Body No 0086 BS 065 B 2017 ...

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