KAPPLER Zytron 300 Operation manual

Certied Models NFPA 1992 - 2018 Edition
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

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Kappler, Inc.
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256-505-4005 Phone
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Zytron 300 and 500 Liquid Splash Protective Garments
Certified Models
NFPA 1992-2012 Edition
21-KAP-232

CONTENTS
Safety Considerations.............................................................................................................5
Safety Symbols used in this manual....................................................................................5
Warnings and Limitations ....................................................................................................... 6
Additional Equipment ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7
Chemical Permeation Data ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9
Static Electricity����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Avoid Continuous Exposure����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10
Inspection of Garment ............................................................................................................11
Full Visual Inspection ..............................................................................................................11
Returning the Garment ..........................................................................................................12
Storage������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
Visor Anti-fog Solution...........................................................................................................13
Closure Lubricants ..................................................................................................................13
Marking Recommendations and Restrictions ..................................................................14
Recommended Undergarments..........................................................................................14
Sizing Considerations ............................................................................................................14
Donning the Garment (Z3H427 92, Z3H432 92 and Z3H437 92).............................14
Dong the Garment (Z3H427 92, Z3H432 92 and Z3H437 92) ...............................16
Donning the Garment (Z3H428 92 and Z3H426 92) ....................................................16
Dong the Garment (Z3H428 92 and Z3H426 92) ......................................................18
Donning the Garment (Z3H576 92, Z3H577 92 and Z5H577 92) .............................19
Dong the Garment (Z3H576 92, Z3H577 92 and Z5H577 92) ...............................21
Donning the Garment Z3H579 92.................................................................................... 22
Dong the Garment Z3H579 92.......................................................................................24
Interface Issues.......................................................................................................................24
Decontamination and Cleaning of Chemical and Biological Contamination ........ 25
Decontamination before Reuse��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26
Maintenance and Cleaning����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������26

Retirement Considerations����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27
Disposal ....................................................................................................................................27
Warranty information .............................................................................................................28
APPENDIX A - Technical Data Package ......................................................................... 29
NFPA 1992 Performance Data�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������29
Sizing Information ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������29
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

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Be sure to read, understand and follow the information in this manual
and all applicable federal, state and local occupational safety and health
statutes. For users outside the United States, please consult national or
other applicable personal protective equipment regulations. Proper use,
consistent with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational
Safety and Health Program, and 29 CFR 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 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
the product. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.

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WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS
NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the device.
Thisgarment mustbe usedin combinationwith additional
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

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Wearers Must be Physically Fit
Garments should only be worn by persons who are in good
physical condition. Working in a totally encapsulating
garment is strenuous. In an emergency situation or hot
environment, the wearer may experience heat stress.
Persons who show symptoms of heat stress such as
nausea, dizziness, or excessive heat build-up should
leave the work area immediately and do 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 do the garment;
caution
Additional Equipment
Additional personal protective equipment that might also be consid-
ered includes:
►Head protection.
►Hearing protection may be required due to high levels of exter-
nal noise or high noise levels generated by supplied air systems.
►Other protective equipment that may be warranted based on the
situation.

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●Fever
●Diculty breathing
●Nausea
●Excessive tiredness
●Dizziness
●Numbness
●Any unusual odor or taste
●Eye or skin irritation
●Narrowing or dimming of vision
●Claustrophobia
●Loss of balance or orientation
Manage and Prevent Heat Stress
This garment interferes with the natural regulation of
body temperature. This can lead to a rise in core body
temperature and heat stress. The wearer should be
aware of the symptoms 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 load. The TLV™ pocket
guide from the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH, Cincinnati) provides
corrected heat stress limits for totally encapsulating
garments. Similar information is available on the federal
OSHA website (www.OSHA.gov).

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Chemical Permeation Data
Before using a garment in a chemical situation, consult the chemical
permeation data appropriate to the garment material. This information is
to be used as a guide only. The permeation performance of any material
depends on a number of factors; chemical concentration, temperature,
time and amount of exposure, etc. Due to the large number of variables,
it is impossible for all garment materials to be tested against all chemicals,
all combinations or mixtures, and all temperatures at which the chemical
might be encountered.
Chemical permeation tests are performed under laboratory conditions --
not actual workplace conditions. They address chemical breakthrough
characteristics and do not take into consideration physical performance
characteristics that eect 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 specific chemical hazard, at the temperature and
in the concentrations to be encountered. Kappler, Inc. will provide free
swatches of primary garment materials for testing and help arrange to
have these tests performed.
Static Electricity
Under certain conditions, such as cold and dry weather, it is possible
for garments to build and discharge static electricity. Discharges are not
normally dangerous except in situations where generation of an electrical
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flammable chemicals, steps to eliminate potential static discharges
should be used. In these situations, recommended precautionary steps
include the use of an over-cover, raising humidity level of the work area,
and/or using a commercial anti-static application.
Avoid Continuous Exposure
This garment should not be immersed in chemicals. This garment
should not be exposed to continuous hazardous liquid chemical splash
or deluge. Do not wade through 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 sucient durability
or slip resistance to be worn as outer boots.
Provide Hearing Protection
If noise levels inside the garment exceed regulatory noise levels, hearing
protection must be provided. Use hearing protection recommended by
a safety professional and which does not interfere with the operation or
use of the garment.