KAPPLER Zytron 300, User Information

Page 1: ...ition Z3H426 92 Z3H427 92 Z3H428 92 Z3H432 92 Z3H437 92 Z3H576 92 Z3H577 92 Z3H579 92 Z5H577 92 Z3H452 92 Z3H452 92 5B Z3H456 92 Z3H456 92 5B User Information for Zytron 300 and 500 Liquid Splash Protective Garment RM 00893 Rev 12 2021 ...

Page 2: ...R Kappler Inc P O Box 490 115 Grimes Drive Guntersville AL 35976 256 505 4005 Phone 800 600 4019 Toll free 256 505 4151 Fax info kappler com User Information for Zytron 300 and 500 Liquid Splash Protective Garments Certified Models NFPA 1992 2012 Edition 21 KAP 232 ...

Page 3: ...ded Undergarments 14 Sizing Considerations 14 Donning the Garment Z3H427 92 Z3H432 92 and Z3H437 92 14 Doffing the Garment Z3H427 92 Z3H432 92 and Z3H437 92 16 Donning the Garment Z3H428 92 and Z3H426 92 16 Doffing the Garment Z3H428 92 and Z3H426 92 18 Donning the Garment Z3H576 92 Z3H577 92 and Z5H577 92 19 Doffing the Garment Z3H576 92 Z3H577 92 and Z5H577 92 21 Donning the Garment Z3H579 92 22...

Page 4: ...Garment Material and Component Descriptions 29 Physical Foot Protection 31 Zipper Closure Type and Material 31 Material Seam Types and Composition 33 Exhaust Valve Type and Material 34 Type and Style of Head Protection Accommodated with this Garment 34 Zytron Glove Sizing Chart 34 APPENDIX B Zytron Sizing Chart 35 APPENDIX C Zytron Inspection Test Log 36 ...

Page 5: ...FR 1910 132 is required SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL While reading this manual you will come across a number of warnings concerning some of the risks and dangers you may face while using the device These warnings contain signal words that will alert you to the degree of hazard you may encounter These words and the hazards they describe are as follows warning Indicates a potentially hazardous...

Page 6: ...nal PPE which include the following Separate full face respiratory protection such as a self contained breathing apparatus SCBA an external breathing air supply airline system with garment pass through with escape bottle or a re breather system NFPA compliant garments must use NIOSH CBRN approved SCBA Separate foot and lower leg protection such as chemical protective boots caution ...

Page 7: ...f the garment as quickly as possible Persons in doubt about their physical condition should check with a physician before wearing these garments If any of the following symptoms develop during use of this garment immediately leave the hot zone undergo field decontamination if exposed and doff the garment caution Additional Equipment Additional personal protective equipment that might also be consi...

Page 8: ... and treatment of heat stress The wearer can take several steps to limit and or prevent heat stress such as the use of a cooling system and working in accordance with a conservative work rest schedule The maximum time the garment can be worn depends on such variables as the air supply ambient condition climate inside the garment physical and psychological condition of the wearer work rate and work...

Page 9: ...kthrough characteristics and do not take into consideration physical performance characteristics that effect barrier such as abrasion flex fatigue puncture tear oxidative degradation or degraded performance due to previous contamination No single protective material will protect against all chemicals for all situations The best course of action is to test the primary garment materials against the ...

Page 10: ...h liquid pools of hazardous chemicals if not necessary Direct chemical exposure to the garment should be as limited as possible If exposed to direct splash or deluge of hazardous chemicals leave the area immediately and decontaminate Sock Boots The sock boots attached to this garment are designed to be worn inside outer chemical boots These sock boots do not have sufficient durability or slip resi...

Page 11: ...s Visually inspect seams for tape lift or delamination Visually inspect for surface damage or discoloration on material visor gloves and zipper closure The garment should undergo a full visual inspection at the following times Upon receipt to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment After a garment is worn and before the garment is made available for reuse Annually However most performance pr...

Page 12: ...rks in the inspection log If the garment is unsuited for use by visual inspection the garment may be retired and designated for training use after being permanently labeled For Training Use Only or disposed of properly RETURNING THE GARMENT Insomeinstancesthegarmentmaybereturnedforinspectionandpossible replacement If a garment fails a visual inspection or pressure test contact Kappler Inc to autho...

Page 13: ...e Only if they do not pass the visual inspection and or pressure test Storage Conditions Garments should be stored away from direct sunlight preferably in a cool dry location that is not subjected to extreme hot or cold conditions Garments should be stored in their original boxes in bags or on hangers Garments should be stored with the zipper open VISOR ANTI FOG SOLUTION Kappler offers an Anti Fog...

Page 14: ...eusedtodetermineaccurate fit The correct size garment should be worn See Appendix B pg 23 DONNING THE GARMENT Z3H427 92 Z3H432 92 AND Z3H437 92 1 Conduct a brief visual inspection of the garment before beginning donning procedure a garment should be free of discoloration or physical damage b inner gloves should be fully inserted in outer gloves c inside and outside of exhaust values should be free...

Page 15: ...9 While sitting insert feet into garment legs and down into sock boots Stretch legs out to maximum extension while pulling garment up around hips 10 Pull boot splash flaps up and don outer boots Fold splash flaps down over boots as far as possible 11 Place one hand in the sleeve and pull garment sleeve to shoulder Make sure hand is securely inside the glove 12 Place other hand in the opposite slee...

Page 16: ...nd away from the wearer s shoulders To prevent inner gloves from inverting grasp the fingers of both gloves while the other hand is being removed The assistant should help the wearer remove his arms from the sleeves External airlines should be disconnected from the garment and from the wearer s respirator while the wearer switches to his escape bottle 4 Lower the garment below the hips and sit dow...

Page 17: ...r the donning location 6 Open garment zipper closure completely 7 Read garment size label to assure proper fit 8 Remove shoes 9 While sitting insert feet into garment legs and down into sock boots Stretch legs out to maximum extension while pulling garment up around hips 10 Put on boot and pull elastic ankle openings over the boots Place one hand in the sleeve and pull garment sleeve to shoulder 1...

Page 18: ...minated the assistant should wear protective clothing and respiratory equipment 3 While the wearer stands the assistant should open the storm flap and zipper closure and then peel the garment down and away from the wearer s shoulders To prevent inner gloves from inverting grasp the fingers of both gloves while the other hand is being removed The assistant should help the wearer remove his arms fro...

Page 19: ... the garment 3 Before donning remove all jewelry and personal items pens key rings badges pagers knife cases etc that might damage the garment 4 Check function of respirator and place near the donning location 5 Visually check size and condition of outer boots and place near the donning location 6 Open garment zipper closure completely 7 Read garment size label to assure proper fit 8 Apply anti fo...

Page 20: ...athing system complete all connections and adjustments 14 Place one hand in the sleeve and pull garment sleeve to shoulder Make sure hand is securely inside the glove 15 Place other in the opposite sleeve and glove as before 16 Pull the garment over respirator backpack towards head making sure nothing will constrict or hamper air flow for your breathing apparatus or airline 17 Attach the SCBA regu...

Page 21: ... assistant should open the storm flap and zipper closure and then peel the garment down and away from the wearer s shoulders To prevent inner gloves from inverting grasp the fingers of both gloves while the other hand is being removed The assistant should help the wearer remove his arms from the sleeves External airlines should be disconnected from the garment and from the wearer s respirator whil...

Page 22: ... 3 Before donning remove all jewelry and personal items pens key rings badges pagers knife cases etc that might damage the garment 4 Check function of respirator and place near the donning location 5 Visually check size and condition of outer boots and place near the donning location 6 Open garment zipper closure completely 7 Read garment size label to assure proper fit 8 Apply anti fog to inside ...

Page 23: ...ng system complete all connections and adjustments 14 Place one hand in the sleeve and pull garment sleeve to shoulder 15 Place other in the opposite sleeve and repeat 16 Put on gloves and attach to garment sleeves with ChemTape 17 Pull the garment over respirator backpack towards head making sure nothing will constrict or hamper air flow for your breathing apparatus or airline 18 Attach the SCBA ...

Page 24: ... the wearer s shoulders To prevent inner gloves from inverting grasp the fingers of both gloves while the other hand is being removed The assistant should help the wearer remove his arms from the sleeves External airlines should be disconnected from the garment and from the wearer s respirator while the wearer switches to his escape bottle 4 Lower the garment below the hips and sit down Have the a...

Page 25: ...re doffing Additional cleaning decontamination a full visual inspection and a pressure test are required before a garment may be reused 1 Leave the hot zone with adequate air supply for decontamina tion and removal of the garment The wearer should continue to wear the respirator until the garment has been completely doffed and removed from the area 2 If the garment has been exposed or is suspected...

Page 26: ...ormation on the type of contamination as well as the level of contamination involved Contaminated garments should be discarded Contaminated garments are not suitable for training purposes Maintenance and Cleaning Only water and mild household dishwashing liquid should be used as decontamination liquids No reactive or corrosive decontamination solutions should be used with this garment Only garment...

Page 27: ...uld be done with a permanent marker DISPOSAL This garment may be safely disposed of in a facility capable of handling plastic items containing polyolefin polyester and vinyl plastics Severely contaminated garments may need to be treated as and disposed of as hazardous wastes caution It is recommended this garment be retired from service if any of the following criteria are met Garment is abraded c...

Page 28: ...spection and or pressure test should be removed from service immediately Kappler warrants for a period of 90 days after the delivery of a Zytron 300or500garment thatthegarmentisfreefromdefectsinmaterialsand workmanship when used in accordance with the instructions contained in this care and use manual No other expressed or implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or of merchantabilit...

Page 29: ...ible for all loss or damages from use or handling which results from conditions beyond the control of the manufacturer Zytron is a Kappler registered trademark APPENDIX A TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE NFPA 1992 Performance Data Available on request from Kappler Sizing Information Sizes available XS SM MD LG XL 2X 3X 4X 5X See attached chart Appendix B GARMENT MATERIAL AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Garment M...

Page 30: ... 11 Outer glove Best Neoprene Size 10 or Guardian Butyl 14mil Size XL These gloves are not field replaceable These gloves are unlined and have no surface treatments applied Glove Material and Assembly Z3H437 92 Z3H576 92 Z3H577 92 and Z5H577 92 The glove is a single layer glove Best Neoprene Size 10 These gloves have a 100 cotton flock lining no surface treatments These gloves are not field replac...

Page 31: ...d steel toe steel shank and steel midsole Polyester lining Men sizes 6 15 Green The Tingley Hazproof 82330 is one piece injection molded with anti slip resistance and steel toe steel shank and steel midsole No linings or surface treatments Men sizes 7 13 Orange ZIPPER CLOSURE TYPE AND MATERIAL Z3H427 92 Z3H432 92 and Z3H437 92 The materials of construction for the zipper closure include plastic ch...

Page 32: ...e completed closure assembly is located on the front of garment oriented diagonally with a 48 length for all sizes Z3H428 92 The materials of construction for the zipper closure include plastic chain metal slide and pull urethane coated polyester cloth tape The completed closure assembly is located on the front center of the garment oriented vertically from crotch to neck opening with a 26 length ...

Page 33: ...H577 92 The glove assembly is connected to the sleeve by sewing then heat sealed over the seam Garment Material Footwear The footwear is not attached to the garment material The protective footwear is worn over the integral sock boot Garment Material Garment Closure The closure is connected to the garment by sewing then heat sealed over the seam to the outside of the garment material Garment Mater...

Page 34: ...istant flaps made of the primary garment material There are two valves incorporated into each ensemble The exhaust valves integrate to the garment with red rubber gaskets TYPE AND STYLE OF HEAD PROTECTION ACCOMMODATED WITH THIS GARMENT The Zytron 300 or 500 will accommodate Type 1 Class G helmets of ANSI Z89 1 ZYTRON GLOVE SIZING CHART Glove Size Hand Circumference in Hand Length in Garment Size O...

Page 35: ...and suggested underclothing see Recommended Undergarments Height ft in cm Weight 90 110 130 150 170 190 210 230 250 270 290 310 330 350 41kg 50kg 59kg 68kg 77kg 86kg 95kg 104kg 113kg 122kg 131kg 140kg 150kg 159kg 213cm 203cm 198cm 193cm 188cm 5 10 5 8 162cm 162cm 152cm SMMD 7 0 6 8 6 6 6 4 6 2 6 0 183cm 178cm 5 6 168cm 5 4 5 0 5 2 157cm XS LGXL 2X3X 4X 5X ...

Page 36: ...User Information for Zytron 36 www kappler com APPENDIX C ZYTRON INSPECTION TEST LOG Serial DATE Fecha INSPECTOR Nombre REMARKS Comentarios TEST RESULTS Resultados de la Prueba ...