Ansell ALPHATEC FLASH Manuale utente
NFPA 1991
This manual may only be removed from the suit by the end user.
Chemical Protective Suits
Instructions for Use
ALPHATEC®FLASH
CONTENTS
1. Safety considerations.............................................................................. 5
1.1 Denitions of icons............................................................................................... 5
2. Description of suit..................................................................................... 6
3. Approvals ....................................................................................................... 7
3.1 NFPA.............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.1 Approved accessories........................................................................................................ 7
3.2 European EC Type approval........................................................................... 7
4. Proper use...................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Intended use............................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Limitations of use .................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Temperature of use.............................................................................................. 8
5. Pre-use ............................................................................................................. 9
5.1 Donning....................................................................................................................... 9
6. In use...............................................................................................................10
6.1 Removal and reinsertion of hand from glove....................................10
6.2 Regulating the suit ventilation....................................................................10
7. After use........................................................................................................11
7.1 Initial decontamination...................................................................................11
7.2 Taking off the suit................................................................................................11
7.3 Final decontamination.....................................................................................11
8. Storage...........................................................................................................12
8.1 Storage conditions..............................................................................................12
8.2 Storage methods..................................................................................................12
8.3 Shelf life.....................................................................................................................12
9. Maintenance ..............................................................................................13
9.1 Maintenance schedule.....................................................................................13
9.2 Visual inspection of suit ..................................................................................14
9.3 Test of gas-tightness according to ASTM F 1052.............................14
CONTENTS
9.4 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................15
9.4.1 Hand wash ............................................................................................................................. 15
9.4.2 Machine wash...................................................................................................................... 16
9.5 Zipper .........................................................................................................................16
9.5.1 Function................................................................................................................................... 16
9.5.2 Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 16
9.6 Bayonet ring............................................................................................................17
9.6.1 Function................................................................................................................................... 17
9.6.2 Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 18
9.7 Replacing gloves..................................................................................................19
9.8 Replacing rubber diaphragm in AlphaTec Exhaust valve..........22
9.9 Service of Regulating valve & passthrough ........................................24
9.10 Patching..................................................................................................................24
9.11 Major repair/replacements........................................................................24
9.12 Marking on the suit..........................................................................................24
10. Disposal......................................................................................................25
10.1. Retirement consideration...........................................................................25
11. Technical Data Package ..................................................................26
11.1 Suit sizes.................................................................................................................26
11.2 Suit weight ............................................................................................................26
11.3 Suit color................................................................................................................26
11.4 Materials ................................................................................................................27
11.5 Seam types & attachments .........................................................................28
11.6 List of spare parts & accessories..............................................................29
11.7 Chemical permeation data.........................................................................31
11.8 NFPA 1991 Approval data...........................................................................41
12. Warranty ....................................................................................................45
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1. Safety considerations
• These instructions for use (IFU) are valid only for AlphaTec® FLASH*, totally
encapsulating/Level A version.
• 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 specied herein.
• Do not use a damaged or incomplete suit, and do not modify the suit.
• For repair and maintenance, only use genuine AlphaTec® (TRELLCHEM®) spare parts, or the
function may be impaired.
1.1 Denitions of icons
The following icons are used in this IFU to highlight the user on situations or actions that
need special attention not to risk the safety of user, suit or environment.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
physical injury, or damage to product or environment.
NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the suit.
* Formerly known as TRELLCHEM® VPS Flash.
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2. Description of suit
AlphaTec® FLASH is
• A totally encapsulating/Level A, gastight chemical protective suit
• Intended for use with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and a full-face mask*
• Single-skin, i.e. no overcover is needed
• Re-usable
The suit is tted with:
• Booties/sewn-in socks
• Replaceable gloves
• Visor which is available in two optional sizes; CV (standard) or VP1 (larger)
• Suit ventilation upon request
The following accessories are delivered with every suit:
• Cotton comfort inner gloves
• Silicone coated oversocks
• Maintenance kit for zipper and Bayonet ring system
• Extra safety locking pins for the Bayonet ring system
• Suit hanger
• Black plastic bag
• AlphaTec® Bag
• Instructions for use
* The suit will accommodate the major brands of SCBAs, such as Interspiro, Survivair, Scott,
ISI, Dräger and MSA.
The suit has to be worn with overboots which are certied to NFPA 1991:2016 and
a protective safety helmet meeting the requirements for type 1, class G helmets of
ANSI Z89.1.
For more information about materials, components & accessories, see chapter 11.
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3. Approvals
3.1 NFPA
AlphaTec® FLASH is certied to NFPA 1991:2016, “Standard on vapor-protective
ensembles for hazardous materials emergencies”, including the Optional Chemical Flash
Fire protection requirements and the Optional Liqueed Gas protective requirements.
AlphaTec® FLASH is certied by SEI (Safety
Equipment Institute, USA).
Upon certication, an SCBA type Scott AV3000 and an MSA Ultra Elite mask were used, but
other SCBAs may also be used with the suit.
3.1.1 Approved accessories
Boots:
• Onguard Hazmax #87015 or #87012 boot
• Tingley Hazproof #82330 or #82331 boot
Passthroughs:
• AlphaTec® (TRELLCHEM®) combined Regulating valve & Passthrough
• Interspiro
• Survivair
• Scott
• Dräger
• MSA
3.2 European EC Type approval
AlphaTec® FLASH is certied to the following European standards:
• EN 943-1:2015 and EN 943-1/FprA1:2018
• EN 943-2:2002 / FprEN943-2:2018 gastight suits
• EN 14126:2003 infective agent protection
• EN 1073-2:2002 radioactive particle protection
• EN 1149-5:2008 antistatic suit material
AlphaTec® FLASH has been tested and approved by notied body no 0200;
FORCE Certication A/S, Denmark.
Cert. Mod. (NFPA 1991, 2016 edition)
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4. Proper use
Proper use within the USA is consistent with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department
Occupational Safety and Health Program, and 29 CFR 1910.132, Personal Protective
Equipment.
Users in other countries are advised to consult national or other applicable personal
protective equipment regulations.
4.1 Intended use
The suit protects against chemicals in gaseous, liquid, aerosol and solid form. It also
protects against infectious agents, i.e. bacteria, virus and fungi, and against radioactive
particles.
4.2 Limitations of use
• Avoid extensive heat and open ames.
• The suit is not intended for reghting.
• The suit does not protect against radiation i.e. alfa, beta, gamma or X-ray radiation.
• Avoid explosive environments
4.3 Temperature of use
- 40°F/ - 40°C to 150°F/ 65°C
Short-term use in higher or lower temperatures is possible (ref. NFPA 1991 optional Flash
Fire and Liqueed gas tests) but great caution must be taken with regards to heat stress/
burn injuries and frost bite for the user.
Most performance properties of the vapour protective suit or individual element
cannot be tested by the user in the eld.
The closure has not been tested for permeation resistance. NFPA 1991
species penetration testing for closures. This data is given in chapter 11.7.
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5. Pre-use
Before use, make sure:
• The suit is pressure tested/leak tight and undamaged, see chapter 9
• The suit and gloves have the correct size, see chapter 11.1
• Anti-fog visor or anti-fog gel is applied to the inside of the suit visor, see chapter 11.6
• Anti-fog gel is applied to the outside of the mask visor
• To wear undergarments suited for the situation, e.g. station wear or re turn-out gear.
If cold weather or risk of contact with cold chemicals, wear insulating underwear.
Never use a suit which is not passing the pressure test or is damaged.
5.1 Donning
Always have an assistant to help you while donning and try to nd
a clean area to stand on.
1) (Sit on the chair) Place both legs into the suit and into the booties/sewn-in socks.
2) Put on the silicone oversocks and then put on the safety boots.
3) (Stand up) Put on the breathing apparatus (SCBA) and the mask and open the air ow.
4) Put on the helmet.
5) Put on the comfort gloves. Insert the right arm into the right sleeve and glove.
6) Pull the hood over your head and the hump over the cylinder.
7) Insert the left arm into the left sleeve and glove.
8) If the suit is tted with ventilation: Connect
the ventilation hose to the inlet of the valve
(see picture).
9) Close the zipper and fold the splash guard
over it. Pull the zipper straight, using two
hands. Never force it! If it jams, gently pull it
back and try again. Make sure the zipper is
fully closed.
Handle the zipper with care. A damaged zipper can cause serious injury or
death.
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6. In use
During the intervention, make sure to:
• Minimize the exposure to chemicals
• Avoid direct contact with the chemicals as far as possible
6.1 Removal and reinsertion of hand from glove
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
6.2 Regulating the suit ventilation
For suits tted with a AlphaTec® (TRELLCHEM®) Regulating valve and/or AlphaTec®
(TRELLCHEM®) Passthrough.
Suit ventilation is not required according to the product standard, and hence it is
optional to use.
• 2 litres/minute: The standard ventilation rate, which gives an overpressure in the suit and
thereby protects against chemicals coming into the suit in case of a puncture.
• 30 litres/minute: When the air inside the suit gets moist and warm, the user can choose to
temporarily adjust the ventilation rate to 30 litres/minute while at the same time
compressing the suit. This exercise empties the suit of moist and warm air, which will
provide a slightly more comfortable inside environment in the suit.
• 100 litres/minute: Increases the comfort for the user, but shall be used only if the suit is
tted with an airline passthrough with external air-supply.
Never use 100 litres/minute ventilation rate if only the SCBA cylinder is used, as
this will empty the air quickly, leaving the user without breathing air and risk of
suffocation.
To use suit ventilation, a separate connection hose is required to connect the
regulating valve on the suit to the SCBA air cylinders. The connection hose
requires a CEJN 221 female coupling in one end, to connect to the suit’s
regulating valve.
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