GRAVITAS VIGUARD ULTRA 5 User manual

• EN ISO 13688: 2013
• EN ISO 13982-1:2004+A1:2010 Type 5
• EN 13034:2008+A1:2009 Type 6
• EN 1149-5 Antistatic
• EN14126 (type5-B, 6-B)
• For protection against airborne solid particles and limited splash of certain
liquids.
• It is the user’s responsibility to choose the right product to give for the right
protection based on a full risk assessment of the intented application.
• The product only protects the parts of the body that it is covering.
• Care should be taken when removing contaminated garments. Please read
carefully our information about removing contaminated garments safely prior
to removal of the garment.
• Viguard®garments are not designated for use in extreme environments.
• In order to reduce heat stress we recommend wearing appropriate
undergarments.
• Do not use damaged or defective garments.
• Disposal - contaminated garments should be disposed of as contaminated waste.
• The coverall is produced under ISO9001 quality management systems.
• Do not use in environments where temperatures exceed 40ºC.
• Do not attempt to wash or reuse this garment.
• Latex free.
• Store between 5-25ºC in a dry environment.
• Shelf life 5 years based on correct storage.
Fabric performance data
Description Standard Class
Abrasion EN 12947-2 1
Flex cracking EN IS07854 6
Trapezoidal tearing foroe EN ISO 9073-4 1
Puncture resistance EN 863 1
Tensile strength EN ISO 13934-1 1
Anti-static EN 1149-1
pass one side
Breathability (RET) EN 31092 7.8
Clothing performance data
Description Standard Class
Type 6 EN 13034 Pass
Type 5 EN ISO 13982-1
Ljmn, 82/90 u 30% and LS, 8/10 u 15%
Pass
Seam strength EN ISO 13935-2 2
Chemical penetration data
Chemical reagent Test standard Class
Liquid penetration resistance -30% Sulfuric acid ISO 6530 3
Liquid penetration resistance -10% Sulfuric acid ISO 6530 3
Liquid repellency-30% Sulfuric acid ISO 6530 3
Liquid repellency-10% Sulfuric acid ISO 6530 3
Liquid penetration resistance - o-Xylene ISO 6530 3
Repellency to liquids - o-Xylene ISO 6530 3
Liquid penetration resistance - Butan-1-ol ISO 6530 3
Repellency to liquids - Butan-1-ol ISO 6530 2
Bio-hazard data
Test content Test standard Class
Synthetic blood penetration (Cls of 6) ISO 16603 6
Blood-borne pathogen penetration (Class of 6) ISO 16604 2
Solid particle penetration resistance (Cls of 3) ISO 22612 3
Liquid aerosol penetration resistance (Cls of 3) ISO/DIS 22611 1
Wet bacteria penetration resistance (Cls of 6) EN/DIS 22610 6
Size Height (cm) Chest circumference (cm)
S 164-170 84-92
M 170-176 92-100
L 176-182 100-108
XL 182-188 108-116
XXL 188-194 116-124
3XL 192-200 124-132
4XL 200-206 132-140
CCQS Certification Services Limited
Block 1, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 D15 AKK1, Ireland
Phone: [phone] |Email: inf[email protected] |Website: www.ccqs.co.uk
Notified Body number: 2834
2834
Model No.VC6701
Limited use
protective
coverall
Viguard Ultra 5/6
Fabric is made of 50% PP nonwoven
and 50% PE film.
THIS PRODUCT MEETS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING STANDARDS
DIMENSIONS
LIMITATIONS OF USE
STORAGE AND CARE INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
HEIGHT
Chest
circumference

Donning
1) Check for the appropriate product and size
Check your size against the size information in the User Instructions and
packaging to ensure that you have selected the correct size. Ensure that the
product is suitable for the application.
2) Unpack the suit & read the user instructions
Carefully unpack the product and take out the UI, make sure you understand
all the instruct ions before you use the suit.
3) Preparation
Unfold the coverall carefully and avoid surfaces that may damage the product.
Check the neck label to see if it matches the model, size and protection level
required.
Check your coverall for any defects such as holes or tears and replace if damaged.
Move to a designated dressing area away from contamination and workplace
hazards.
Ensure you have all your personal protective equipment within easy reach.
In a sitting position, remove footwear, bulky clothing, jewelry and anything
else that may interfere with your PPE or pose a safety risk.
4) Putting the coverall on
Without footwear, carefully insert your leg into the coverall by pointing your
foot and carefully guiding it through the ankle opening. Repeat with other
leg and then pull the coverall to your waist.
Carefully insert your arms to the sleeves.
5) Roll up the legs of the coverall and put on your footwear, then roll the
legs of the coverall back down to fully cover the lower leg and ankle
Check with a safety professional about whether your coverall should go over
your footwear.
6) Other PPE
When use this coverall with other PPE, you should use the tapes to seal the
coverall's cuffs to gloves, coverall's ankles to safety shoes, coverall's hoods to
respiratory equipment and eye and face protective equipment.
7) Pull the hood over head, covering the skin and any other PPE as required
Slowly pull the zip from bottom to top and all the way up to the chin.
8) Put on gloves
9) Check the fit
Doffing
1) Remove the contaminants
Remove as much contamination as possible from your coveralls and other PPE.
2) Preparation
Move to a designated area away from contamination and workplace hazards.
Ensure that you are within easy reach of the appropriate disposal facilities.
Ensure you have someone or something to hold on for stability.
Always follow the guidance and instruction of a safety professional.
3) Unfasten the suit
If the product you are wearing has sealed or taped stormflaps and chin flaps
carefully un-stick them.
Detach the self-adhesive storm flap from the coverall.
4) Sleeves and stepping out
If you are wearing gloves under coverall cuffs; un-tape the wrists where
necessary, and then starting at the hood, pull the coverall down and step out of
it. Ensure that your gloves do not touch the inside of the coverall or your body.
If you are wear ing gloves over coverall cuffs; ensure your hands only touch
the internal surfaces of the coverall by removing the top part of the body and
arms by rolling it down and inverting the sleeves. Carefully with draw your
hands from the gloves as you invert the sleeves and continue to roll down the
coverall and step out.
5) Gloves
Remove your gloves according to the manufacturer's instructions and in line
with your safety procedures. You can get advice on how to do this on the
manufacturer's or safety council's websites.
6) Remove other PPE
7) Disposal
Dispose of the coverall into a suitable waste receptacle in accordance with
local legislation and your safety procedure.
• Confirm the packaging is intact: Improper use can lead to injury or death.
• This coverall will not provide protection against radioactive rays.
• To ensure the effectiveness of antistatic performance, accessories used with
chemical protective coveralls must be antistatic.
• Antistatic performance may be affected by contamination during use, or it
may get weaker over time.
• Contact Gravitas International Ltd for more information*
FITTING
ICONS & SYMBOLS WARNING
Type 5
EN13982-1:2004
Protection against
harmful dry
particulates
Please refer to user
instructions
Type6
EN13034:2005
Protection against
light chemical
liquid splashes
EN1149-5
Protection against
electrostatic
particulates
EN14126
Protection against
infective agents
DO NOT
RINSE
DO NOT
BLEACH
DO NOT
IRON
DO NOT
DRY CLEAN
DO NOT
WASH IN
WASHING
MACHINE
KEEP AWAY
FROM FIRE
*A Gravitas product. For additional information contact us on:
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.gravitasint.com
Gravitas International Ltd, WA15 9SZ, UK