Ansell AlphaTec 66-320 model 151 User manual

EN 14605
Chemical Protective Suits
Instructions for Use
AlphaTec®66-320 / 66-330 models 151 & 156

CONTENTS
1. Safety considerations.............................................................................. 5
1.1 Denitions of signal icons used in the instructions.......................... 5
1.2 Denitions of pictograms used on the suit label............................... 6
2. Description of suit..................................................................................... 7
3. Approvals ....................................................................................................... 8
3.1 European EC Type approval........................................................................... 8
4. Proper use...................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Intended use............................................................................................................. 9
4.2 Limitations of use .................................................................................................. 9
4.2.1 Antistatic properties ........................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Temperature of use.............................................................................................. 9
5. Pre-use ...........................................................................................................10
5.1 Donning.....................................................................................................................11
5.1.1 Hood adjustment............................................................................................................... 11
5.1.2 Fitting the face piece....................................................................................................... 12
5.1.3 Donning the suit ................................................................................................................. 12
6. In use...............................................................................................................14
7. After use........................................................................................................15
7.1 Initial decontamination...................................................................................15
7.2 Taking off the suit................................................................................................15
7.3 Final decontamination.....................................................................................15
8. Storage...........................................................................................................16
8.1 Storage conditions..............................................................................................16
8.2 Storage methods..................................................................................................16
8.3 Shelf life.....................................................................................................................16
9. Maintenance ..............................................................................................17
9.1 Maintenance schedule.....................................................................................17
9.2 Visual inspection of suit ..................................................................................18

CONTENTS
9.3 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................18
9.3.1 Hand wash ............................................................................................................................. 18
9.3.2 Machine wash...................................................................................................................... 19
9.4 Zipper .........................................................................................................................19
9.5 Bayonet ring............................................................................................................20
9.5.1 Function................................................................................................................................... 20
9.5.2 Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 21
9.6 Replacing gloves..................................................................................................22
9.7 Replacing rubber diaphragm in AlphaTec Exhaust valve..........23
9.8 Patching.....................................................................................................................25
9.9 Marking on the suit ............................................................................................25
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 colour .............................................................................................................26
11.4 Materials, seams & components..............................................................27
11.5 List of spare parts & accessories..............................................................28
11.6 EU type approval data...................................................................................29
12. Warranty ....................................................................................................31
Appendix: Customised features...........................................................32

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1. Safety considerations
• These instructions for use (IFU) are valid for the following suit material & model
combinations:
- AlphaTec® 66-320* (greenish yellow material) model 151 (open legs) and 156 (sewn-in socks)
- AlphaTec® 66-330* (orange material) model 156
• For attached gloves, see separate IFU
• 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 specied 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 Denitions of signal icons used in the instructions
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.
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® Splash 900.

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1.2 Denitions of pictograms used on the suit label
The suit has EU type approval and com-
plies with the EU Regulation 2016/425
on Personal Protective Equipment.
Chemical protective clothing is catego-
ry III according to the regulation and 0598
is the number of the notied body that is
responsible for production control.
0598 is SGS Fimko Oy.
This manual has to
be read.
The suit offers chemical protection.
The size of the suit
(see chapter 11.1)
The suit offers protection against
infective agents (EN 14126).
Hand wash (max. 40 °C / 104 °F). Do not tumble dry.

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2. Description of suit
AlphaTec® 66-320 / 66-330 models 151 & 156 are:
• Chemical splash protective, non-encapsulating suits with face seal & attached gloves
-Model 151 has open double legs (inner leg with elastic stirrup)
-Model 156 has sewn-in sock
• Intended for use with SCBA or other respiratory protective equipment with a full-face
mask*
• Re-usable
The following accessories are delivered with every suit:
• AlphaTec® Mini Hood
• Maintenance kit for zipper and Bayonet ring system
• Extra safety locking pins for the Bayonet ring system
• Instructions for use
* The suit can be used with the major brands of SCBAs, such as Interspiro, Scott,
Dräger and MSA. For European users the SCBA must be certied to EN 137.
The suit must be worn with safety boots and a safety helmet.
For more information about materials, components & accessories, see chapter 11.

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3. Approvals
3.1 European EC Type approval
The suits are CE-marked and have EU type approval under the EU Regulation 2016/425
on Personal Protective Equipment and the following European standards:
• EN 14605:2005 + A1:2009, type 3
• EN 14126:2003 infective agent protection
• EN 1149-5:2008 antistatic suit material
The suits have been tested and approved by EU notied body no 0200;
FORCE Certication A/S, Park Allé 345, DK-2605 Bröndby, Denmark.
Link to EU Declarations of Conformity page on Ansell Protective Products’ website:
All Declarations of Conformity can also be found at www.ansell.com/regulatory.
The standards according to which the chemical protective suit is
approved are marked on the suit inner label.

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4. Proper use
4.1 Intended use
The suit protects against chemicals in liquid, aerosol and solid form. It also protects against
infectious agents, i.e. bacteria, virus and fungi.
A risk analysis must be performed to determine the protection level and type of
protective clothing required before any work involving chemicals is performed.
Failure to comply with any of the recommendations given herein may result in
serious injury.
4.2 Limitations of use
• Never use the suits near open ames or intense heat
• The suit is not intended for reghting
• Avoid explosive environments
4.2.1 Antistatic properties
AlphaTec® 66-320 / 66-330 suit materials full the EN 1149-5 §4.2.1 (material requirements
for protective clothing with antistatic properties).
IMPORTANT: This information is not a claim that the complete garment is
antistatic or in any way safe to use with ammable liquids or vapors or explosive
atmospheres. The European standard on antistatic properties of clothing, EN 1149,
does not specify any method to evaluate a complete garment. If static charges are
a concern the suit may be sprayed with water before and during use to minimize
the risk of static charges accumulating.
4.3 Temperature of use
- 40°C to +65°C
The risk of heat stress must always be taken into account when working in
coveralls. Depending on the type of work and clothing this risk may be considerable
even at moderate ambient temperatures.

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5. Pre-use
Before use, make sure:
• The suit is undamaged (see chapter 9)
• The suit, gloves and boots have the correct size (see chapter 11.1)
• 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 damaged.

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5.1 Donning
5.1.1 Hood adjustment
The elastic band shall be attached before the suit is donned.
The suit is delivered with a separate elastic band intended to be used inside the hood to
get a tight t of the face seal around the face. It is optional to use but it is recommended
if the wearer has a small or narrow face. When tted in the hood the elastic band makes it
possible to adjust the t of the face seal.
1) The elastic band is shaped as a cross. Place the cross “upside down” inside the hood
(sewn arrow pointing down).
2. Attach the band in the loops inside the hood, using the Velcro closing.
There are three loop positions to be able to adjust the band in height to obtain an
optimal t, which is individual for each user.
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5.1.2 Fitting the face piece
It is very important that the correct size of suit is selected and the tting and positioning of
the RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) face piece is done correctly on top of the suit/
hood face seal, as described below. Please consult the RPE IFU and any RPE Selection and
Use programs in place in the local workplace, regarding tting and checking of the RPE.
Incorrect tting may result in poor t, reduction in protection or leakage.
Increased protection from liquid splashes may be achieved using the
AlphaTec® Mini Hood.
5.1.3 Donning the suit
See the Appendix for advice on Customised feature “Attached mask”.
Always have an assistant to help you while donning and try to nd
a clean area to stand on.
1) (Sit on a chair) Place both legs into the suit and into the sewn-in socks (if tted).
2) Put on the boots:
a) Model 151/Open legs: Position the elastic strap underneath your foot. Pull up the
outer part/splash guard of the leg. Put on the boot, and make sure the inner part of the
leg goes inside the boot. Pull down the splash guard over the boot.
b) Model 156/Sewn-in sock: Don the boot taking care that the splash guard goes outside
the boot shaft. Pull down the splash guard over the boot.
3) Put on the comfort gloves.
4) (Stand up) Put the arms into the sleeves, then pull the hood over your head and adjust
the face seal.
5) Let the assistant close the zipper and then the zipper splash guard. Never force the
zipper! 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.
6) Put on the breathing apparatus, except the mask.
7) Put on the face mask. Position it on top of the grey face seal. Start at the chin and make
sure the face mask tightens against the face seal (not to the suit material). Pull the
harness over the head and tighten the straps.
8) Have the assistant check the mask position and make sure there are no folds on the face
seal, which can cause leakage.
9) If risk for splash of liquid chemicals, also put on the AlphaTec® Mini Hood.
10) Put on the helmet. Ready.

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DISCLAIMER: AlphaTec® suits with face seal (non-encapsulating) have been tested
and approved to the requirements of the EU Regulation 2016/425 on PPE and
EN 14605 using two different brands of SCBA (Interspiro and Dräger). It is impossible
for Ansell to know beforehand what will be the resulting protection factor of the RPE
plus suit system for different brands and types of RPE, different face masks, different
users, different work operations and various work place conditions and scenarios of
use etc.
Specic notice to users in the United Kingdom:
In addition to the EU Regulation 2016/425, and in addition to any local workplace
program that may be in place for selection and use of RPE, the approved code of
practice for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as
amended) and the OC 282/28 guidance on the carrying out of t tests, require face
t testing to be carried out with other personal protective equipment in place. This
testing should be carried out to ensure a device ts adequately before the device
is rst worn, and thereafter if there is a change in circumstances, such that there
could be alteration to the wearers face shape.

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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

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7. After use
7.1 Initial decontamination
After a response in hazardous environment, the suit must be decontaminated before
taking it off, to protect the wearer from contamination.
• Make sure to have an assistant for the decontamination.
• The assistant also needs to wear suitable protective clothing and possibly respiratory
protection.
• Rinse the suit with plenty of water, preferably with added detergent.
7.2 Taking off the suit
After decontamination, take off the suit in reverse order of that described for donning
above, and have someone to assist you.
7.3 Final decontamination
If the initial decontamination is not enough, a second decontamination is necessary.
• Use protective clothing/equipment when handling the contaminated suit.
• Acids and Alkaline chemicals can be decontaminated using large amount of water.
When the rinsing water has pH 7 the suit is clean.
• Inorganic chemicals can often be decontaminated using large amount of water and
detergent.
• Volatile chemicals can be aired out of the suit. Hang the suit outdoors or in a
well-ventilated area with the zipper fully open. Check the air for residual chemicals
by using simple gas detecting tubes.
• For chemicals such as oil/petroleum and other organic chemicals, special
decontamination agents may be needed. The type of agents available differ between
countries and regions. Contact a local supplier.
• Biological agents (i.e. bacteria, viruses) can be decontaminated using e.g. 3% hydrogen
peroxide water solution or other similar disinfectants.

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8. Storage
When stored the suit should be unfolded and inspected once a year
(see chapter 9).
8.1 Storage conditions
• Dry, humidity 50 ± 30%
• Room temperature, +5 to +25 °C
• Away from direct sunlight
• Away from ozone-generating sources, for example electrical engines, uorescent lamps
and air-conditioners
8.2 Storage methods
The suit should be stored:
• Folded as upon delivery or hanging
• In the plastic bag delivered with it or in another tight bag or box
• If stored in a box, make sure the box is large enough to easily accommodate the suit
without pushing, pressing or squeezing it. Please refer to the boxes listed in the
AlphaTec®Gross Price List.
• The zipper should be almost closed with approximately 10 cm open
• If stored folded, the face seal should be as at as possible, avoiding sharp folds
8.3 Shelf life
Shelf life refers to suits in storage, without being used. The storage/shelf life applies under
optimal storage conditions (see above) and does not form a guarantee. The recommended
Shelf life is 7 years from date of manufacture, but this may be exceeded or be less.
Therefore, the condition of the suit needs to be checked regularly to evaluate whether
it is in good condition or not (see chapter 9).
Shelf life for attached gloves, see separate Instructions for Use.

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9. Maintenance
9.1 Maintenance schedule
The specied intervals below are Ansell recommendations. For auxiliary equipment
(SCBA, full-face mask, helmet etc.), refer to the relevant Instructions for Use.
The maintenance described below can be done by personnel without formal training,
provided the instructions in this IFU are followed. For a list of spare parts & accessories,
see chapter 11.6.
Area (chapter) Upon
Delivery
After
Use
After
Repair
Annu-
ally
Every
5 years
If
Broken
Visual inspection (9.2) X X X X
Cleaning (9.3) X
Lubricate zipper - if tted (9.4) X X
Lubricate Bayonet O-Rings - if
tted (9.5) X X
Repair & Replacements
Patching suit material (9.8) X
Rubber gloves (9.6) X (*) X
Face seal X X
Bayonet O-rings (9.5) X X
Bayonet locking pins (9.5) X X
Diaphragm in
AlphaTec® Exhaust valve
(*) Rubber gloves to be replaced after use, if chemically contaminated.
For repair or replacement of face seal, visor, boots and zipper, contact an Ansell
Service Center, or take a Training course provided by Ansell

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9.2 Visual inspection of suit
The inspection shall consist of the following steps (see also chapter 9.1):
• Visual inspection of both inside and outside.
• Look for surface damages on material, seams, boots (if tted) and gloves.
• Look for changes in the material properties such as brittleness, stiffness, swelling, stickiness
or other phenomena which could be evidence of chemical degradation or aging.
• Check function of zipper and zipper tting.
• Check function of the Bayonet glove ring system (if tted).
• Check the function of the exhaust valve
If any defect/malfunction is found, the suit must be taken out of service.
Note any remarks, found during the inspection, in the inspection log.
9.3 Cleaning
For decontamination guidelines, see chapter 7.
9.3.1 Hand wash
Ansell recommends hand washing the suit:
• Hand wash in warm water (40 °C) with added mild detergent. E.g. EW80 may be used for
cleaning and disinfection.
• Use a piece of soft rag or a smooth brush to clean the suit.
Care should be taken not to scratch or damage the material.
• Let the suit air-dry or use a fan (alternatively a cleaning system such as the TopTrock®
may be used).
• Stains of oil or other substances may be washed off carefully with alcohol/ethanol.
If this is not effective, a solvent like white spirit may be used carefully.
Take care not to use more solvent than necessary.
• After this, the suit should be rinsed with lukewarm water with a mild detergent followed
by water.
Do not use garments that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried.
The suit material will withstand most commercial disinfectants. Your AlphaTec® dealer or
Ansell Protective Solutions AB may be contacted for advice.

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9.3.2 Machine wash
Machine wash is not recommended. Tumble-dry is not allowed (it may damage the suit).
Machine washing the suit is the customer’s choice and responsibility.
9.4 Zipper
The zipper is an important part of the suit and also a delicate piece of equipment, that has
to be handled carefully.
A damaged zipper can cause serious injury.
• Pull the slide using two ngers in the loop attached to the slide.
• Always pull the slide parallel and straight along the zipper. A pull sideways may seriously
damage the zipper.
• When closing, make sure that neither suit material nor undergarment material is caught
in the zipper.
• If the slide gets jammed or is hard to pull, then pull it back, trace the reason (e.g. dirt or
clothing material caught in the chain) and solve the problem. Then slowly try to pull it again.
• Never try to overcome a problem by pulling harder as this will damage the zipper.

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9.5 Bayonet ring
9.5.1 Function
The AlphaTec® Bayonet ring system consists of the following parts:
Sleeve ring – glued to the suit sleeve
Glove ring – where the glove is mounted
Inner ring*– goes inside the shaft of the rubber glove
Viton®rubber O-rings – one in the sleeve ring and one in the glove ring. Together with the
rubber glove they provide a triple sealing of the system.
Safety locking pin – prevents the system from unintentional opening
Closed position
Green marks opposite white marks.
To open the system and detach the
glove assembly, remove the red locking
pin, push the two rings together and twist
counter-clockwise until the white marks
meet.
Open (detach/attach) position
White marks opposite white marks.
To attach the glove ring, match the
white marks, push the two rings together
and twist clockwise until the white marks
meet the green marks. Insert the red
locking pin.