KAPPLER Zytron Operation manual
User
Information
for
Zytron® and Frontline ®
Level A
Garments
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Safety
Considerations
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Safety Symbols Used in
this
Manual
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Wai·nings
and
Limitations
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Additional Equipment......................................................................................................... 2
Wearers
Must
be Physically Fit .......................................................................................... 3
Always Use the Buddy System........................................................................................... 3
Manage and Prevent
Heat
Stress......................................................................................... 3
Chen1ical Permeation Data ................................................................................................. 4
Static Electricity.................................................................................................................. 4
Avoid Continuous Exposure ............................................................................................... 4
Supplied Airline Applications............................................................................................. 4
Avoid Suffocation ............................................................................................................... 5
Sock Boots .......................................................................................................................... 5
Provide Hearing Protection................................................................................................. 5
Co1nmunications ................................................................................................................. 5
Inspec.tion of
Garment
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Visual Inspection ......................................................................................................... 5
Pressure Testing the Garment ............................................................................................. 6
Conducting the Test ............................................................................................................ 6
Returning
the
Garinent
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Storage
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Storage Life......................................................................................................................... 8
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Storage Conditions.............................................................................................................. 8
Visor Anti-fog Solution................................................................................................................. 8
Closure Lubricants
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Marking
Recommendations
and
Restrictions............................................................................ 8
Recommended Undergarments ................................................................................................... 8
Respirator Consideration for Ensembles................................."..............".........
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Sizing Considerations ..........................................................
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Donning the
Garment
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Doffing the Garment....................
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Decontamination
and
Cleaning of Chemical
and
Biological Contamination........................ 10
Decontamination Solutions...............................................................................................
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Field Decontamination......................................................................................................
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Decontamination before Reuse .........................................................................................
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Cleaning ............................................................................................................................
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Retirement Considerations ........................................................................................................
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Warranty
information................................................................................................................ 12
APPENDIX A - Zytron®
and
Frontline® Sizing
Chart
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Safety Considerations
It
is
the
user's
responsibility to read, understand and follow the infom1ation in this manual and
aH
applicable federal, state and local occupation safety and health statutes. Serious injury or
death may occur from improper use
of
this garment
or
failure to comply with these instructions.
For users outside the United States, please consult national or other applicable personal
protective equipment regulations. Proper use should be consistent with NFPA 1500, Standard on
Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and 29 CFR 1910.132.
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:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if
not avoided, could result in death
or
serious
in
jury.
&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.
NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the device.
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There are uses, environments and chemicals for which these garments and/or fabrics are
unsuitable.
lt
is
the responsibility
of
the user to review available data and verify that the
garment and/or fabric
is
appropriate for the intended use and meets all specified government
and/or industry standards.
&CAUTION
This gannent must be used in combination with 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.
Additional Equipment
Additional personal protective equipment that might also be considered includes:
• Head protection
• Hearing protection may be required due to high levels
of
external 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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~CAUTION
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
remove the
garment as quickly as possible. Persons in doubt about their physical condition should
check
with a physician before wearing gannents.
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;
Fever
-Difficulty 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
Always Use the Buddy System
Never work
in
this
gannent
alone. A minimum
of
two people should enter contaminated areas
together. It is imp01iant to have someone available
to
assist in the event
of
an emergency.
That
person will require the same level
of
protection as the person needing emergency
assistance.
IManage 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 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
TL
V1\1 pocket guide from the American Conference
of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH, Cincinnati) provides corrected heat stress
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~its
for
totally encapsulating garments. Similar information
is
available on the federal OSHA
Lebsite
(www.OSHA.gov).
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 including 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 laboratot)' conditions
--
not actual workplace
conditions. They address chemical breakthrough characteristics and do not account for physical
perfonnance characteristics that affect 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 spark could ignite a flammable atmosphere. When working around
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.
Supplied Airline Applications
To connect to an external supplied airline system, these garments must be equipped with the
appropriate, NIOSH approved garment pass-through. Note that this pass-through connection
will NOT serve
as
an anchor for a tether. Excess stress on this fitting may result
in
permanent
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damage to the garment.
IAvoid Suffocation
Do not wear this garment without supplied fresh air. Vapor-protective gannents totally enclose
the wearer and isolate the wearer from exposure to outside gases and vapors. Air may be
supplied to the wearer by a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), supplied breathing
airline, or rebreather system.
Sock Boots
The sock boots attached to this garment are designed to be worn inside outer boots. These sock
boots do not have sufficient 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 gmment.
Communications
A vapor-protective gmn1ent hampers communication. The use
of
a personal communication
system should be considered. Users should also consider the use
of
hand signals to communicate
during training, work. and for emergency situations where respirators and totally encapsulating
gmments are worn.
Inspection
of
Garment
&CAUTION
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The garment should be pressure tested and undergo a full visual inspection at the following
times:
• Upon receipt to ensure no damage has occurred during shipment
I • After a garment is worn and before the garment is made available for reuse
• Annually
However, most performance properties
of
a vapor-protective ensemble cannot be tested by the
user in the field.
Full Visual Inspection
To perform a full visual inspection:
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• Choose a clean, dry area that is free
of
potential sources
of
snags, tears and punctures.
• Mark suspected defects with colored adhesive tape.
• Check the visor for scratches or flaws.
• Visually inspect seams for tape lift
or
de-lamination.
• Visually inspect for surface damage
or
discoloration on material, visor, gloves and closure.
• Check zipper closure for worn or damaged parts.
• Check function
of
zipper and zipper fitting.
If
zipper is difficult to operate, it can be
lubricated lightly on the outer and inner components with paraffin (wax). After lubrication,
the zipper should
be
closed and opened a number
of
times to assure that all excess lubricant
has been removed.
• Exhaust valve diaphragms should be visuaily examined during the pressure test procedure
to
ensure they are soft, pliable and free
of
defects.
Garments with visible holes, tears, rips, punctures, serious discoloration or abrasions should not
be
used.
Note any remarks in the inspection log.
If
the gannent
is
removed from use due to visual
inspection, the garment may be retired for training use after being permanently labeled "For
Training Use Only''
or
disposed
of
properly.
Pressure Testing the Garment
The steps in this procedure mirror those
found
in
ASTM F1052-09 "Standard Test Method for
Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles''. A copy
of
the standard may be obtained
for
a
fee from ASTM (www.ASTM.org).
The
Kappler Pressure Test Kit used for pressure testing will contain either an airline supply, self
contained blower or both. A video
of
the
pressure test is available at kappler.com for training
purposes.
Conducting the Test
1.
Unfold the garment and place face down on a smooth, clean surface
\Vithout obstrnction.
it
can inflated
2.
On
the
inside
of
the
garment,
close
off
all
valves
and
pass-through
·s
(if
present)
not
needed
for pressure testing.
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garment, rernove the exhalation
the test adapters into valve"'"'",,'"'
NOTICE
If
the adapters are not locked into
After completion
Jerformed in reverse
4. Close
5. 5.0 water
7.
to a
JO.
test
Returning the Garment
to
minutes,
occur at
.2
If
a garment fails a visual inspection
or
pressure test, the garment may be returned for inspection
and possible replacement. You should contact Kappler Inc customer service to authorize the
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return.
No
contaminated
garments will
be
accepted
for repair. Discoloration
or
odors are
evidence
of
unsatisfactory
decontamination.
Garments
being
returned must
be
accompanied
by
the
usage
log
and
with a letter stating
that
the
garment
has been decontaminated. Note: Charges
may be incurred. See
ivarranty
information.
Storage
Storage Life
Kappler
Zytron®
and
Frontline®
garments
contain
materials for which there is
no
specific
storage life
data
available.
Garments
may
be
used
as long as they pass the
ASTM
Fl052
pressure test
and
pass a full visual inspection.
It
is
recommended
that
garments
be
labeled
and
retired
to
''For
Training
Use
Only"
if they do
not
pass the visual inspection
and/or
pressure
test.
The
gloves
and
boots
specific
to
this
ensemble
have
no
storage life
data
currently available.
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.
Visor Anti-fog Solution
Kappler
offers
an
Anti-Fog
solution
especially for use in
chemical
garment
visors.
Refer
to part
no. AOORS.
Closure
Lubricants
Zipper
closure
may
be
lubricated
with
paraffin as needed.
Marking
Recommendations
and
Restrictions
Ensembles
may
be
marked
with
Kappler
ChemTape®
for identification
Recommended
Undergarments
The
wearer
should
consider
wearing
inherently flame resistant,
woven
clothing, with full sleeves,
and
trousers
under
this garment.
Respirator Consideration for Ensembles
Ensembles
must
be
used
with
NIOSH
CBRN
approved
self
contained
breathing
apparatus
(SCBA).
Sizing Considerations
The
Zytron
/Frontline
garment
sizing chart
should
be
used
to
determine
accurate fit.
The
correct
size
garment
should
be
worn.
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Donning the Garment
1.
An assistant should help the wearer don the garment.
2. Remove all jewelry and persona! items (pens, key rings, badges, pagers, knife eases, etc.) that
might damage the garment.
3.
Check function
of
respirator and place nearby donning location.
4. Visually check size and condition
of
outer boots and place nearby donning location.
5. Open garment zipper closure completely.
6. Read garment size label to assure proper fit.
7. Conduct a briefvisual inspection
of
the garment before beginning donning procedure.
-garment should be free
of
discoloration,
or
physical damage
inner gloves should be fully inserted in outer gloves
-inside
and
outside
of
exhaust values should be free
of
caps and plugs
8. Apply anti-fog to inside
of
visor.
9. Remove shoes.
The
sock boots on this garment are worn inside outer chemical boots. These
sock boots do
not
have adequate durability
or
slip resistance to be worn over footwear as an
outer covering.
10. While sitting, insert feet into
gannent
legs and down into sock boots. Stretch legs out to
maximum extension while pulling garment up around hips.
11. Pull boot splash flaps up and don outer boots. Fold splash flaps down over boots as far as
possible.
12. While standing. connect and adjust garment waist belt.
13. While standing, with garment at waist level, don respirator harness
and
back
piece.
14. Don respirator face piece and check its function.
To
conserve SCBA air supply, disconnect
the air supply from the face piece, ifpossible, as long as the wearer retains access to fresh air.
In the case
of
an airline breathing system, complete all connections and adjustments.
15. Place one hand in the sleeve and pull garment sleeve to shoulder. Make sure hand is securely
inside the glove.
16. Place other hand in sleeve and glove.
17. Pull the
gannent
over respirator backpack making sure nothing will constrict
or
hamper air
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flow.
18. Have assistant slowly close the gas-tight zipper. After checking that the zipper is completely
closed, the flaps should be closed and sealed over the zipper.
Doffing
the
Garment
1.
If
the
garment
has
been contaminated
or
suspected
of
being contaminated, the wearer should
continue to use his respirator until the garment has been doffed and removed.
2. An assistant should help the wearer doff the garment after field decontamination.
Tf
the
garment has been contaminated, the assistant should wear protective clothing and respiratory
equipment.
3.
While the wearer stands, the assistant should open the closure and peel the garment down and
away from the wearer's shoulders. The assistant should help the wearer
remow
his arms
from the sleeves. External airlines should be disconnected from the garment and from
wearer's respirator, while the wearer switches to his escape bottle.
4. Lower the garment below the hips and sit down. Have the assistant remove the boots, pull
the gannent off the legs and remove the garment to a remote location.
5. Once the gaiment has been removed. the wearer can
doff
the respiratory facepiece and
harness.
Decontamination
and
Cleaning
of
Chemical
and
Biological
Contamination
Decontamination
Solutions
Do not use any oxidative, corrosive or reactive decontamination solutions with this gaiment.
The only decontamination solutions to use with this garment are water and mild. household
dishwashing liquid.
Field Decontamination
The purpose
of
field decontamination is to allow the wearer to
doff
the garment without being
harmed by contaminants on the garment surface. Garments that have been exposed to or that are
suspected to have been exposed to chemical or biological contamination should be field
decontaminated before 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 decontamination and removal
of
the
gam1ent. 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 to have been exposed. thoroughly scrub the
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garment using household dishwashing liquid and soft scrub brushes, followed by a thorough
rinsing in water.
3. If possible, the excess rinse water should be removed from the garment
by
individuals
wearing gloves, liquid-splash protective clothing and respiratory protection. At a minimum,
the rinse water on and near the closure assembly should be removed.
Decontamination before Reuse
This garment
is
designed for multiple use, single exposure. It is priced to make disposal after
use economically justified when the effectiveness
of
decontamination is in question. This
gannent is not designed for multiple exposures and multiple decontaminations.
It
is the responsibility
of
the safety professional having jurisdiction over usage
of
the garment to
determine whether the gannent has been adequately decontaminated and can be safely re-used.
A decontamination procedure for each
of
the chemicals the garment has been exposed to should
be developed and implemented by a qualified individual and with complete information on the
type
of
contaminant, as well as the level
of
contamination involved.
Contaminated garments should be discarded. Contaminated garments are not suitable for
training purposes.
No reactive or corrosive decontamination solutions should
be
used with this garment. Only
water and mild, household dishwashing liquid should be used as decontamination liquids.
Cleaning
Only garments that have been thoroughly cleaned and dried may be considered for use. Water
and mild, household dishwashing liquid should be used to clean this garment. This garment may
be scrubbed with a soft brush or hand towel, thoroughly rinsed with clean, fresh water and air-
dried. Do not use any oxidative, corrosive
or
reactive decontamination solutions with this
garment. Do not dry-clean this garment. Do not use hot air or a tumbling air dryer to dry this
garment.
Retirement Considerations
&CAUTION
It
is
recommended this gannent
be
retired from service if any
of
the following criteria are met:
• Garment fails
to
pass the positive pressure test (ASTM Fl052-09).
• Garment
is
abraded, cut, torn, or punctured
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f Garment has received an exposure to a toxic chemical.
Retired garments that are not contaminated may be labeled and used ''For Training Use Only".
The labeling should be done with a permanent marker.
Disposal
This gannent may be safely
bmied
or burned 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.
Warranty information
It
is the responsibility
of
the user to select garments which are appropriate for each intended use
and which meet all specified government and industry standards.
Kappler Zytron® and Frontline® garments are designed for multiple use, single exposure. It
is
the responsibility
of
the wearer to inspect gannents periodically to ensure that all components,
including fabric, valves, visors, gloves, zippers, seams, and interfaces are in good working
condition, and provide adequate protection for the operation and chemicals to be encountered.
Failure to fully inspect garments may result in serious injury or death to the wearer. Never wear
garments that have not been fully inspected and pressure tested prior to use. Any garment which
does not pass the visual inspection
or
pressure test should be removed from service immediately.
Kappler warrants for a period
of
90 days after the delivery
of
a Zytron®
or
Frontline® garment
that the garment is free from defects in materials and 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
merchantability
or
otherwise
is
made.
Purchaser and all garment users shall promptly notify Kappler
of
any claim, whether based on
contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise.
The sole and exclusive remedy
of
the purchaser and all end users and the limit
of
liability
of
Kappler for any and all losses, injuries
or
damages shall be the refund
of
the purchase price
or
the replacement or repair
of
any
product found to be defective within 90 days after the product
is
delivered.
In
no event shall Kappler be liable for any special, incidental
or
consequential
damages, whether in contract
of
in
tort, arising out
of
any warranties, representations,
instructions, or defects from any cause in connection with the Zytron® or Frontline® series
garment. or the sale thereof.
Purchaser and all users are responsible for inspection and proper care
of
this product as described
in
this care and use manual and are responsible for all loss
or
damages from use or handling
which results from conditions beyond the control
of
the manufacturer.
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User
Information
for Zytron® and Frontline® Level A and Garments
Height
ft./in.
6'6"+
6'4"
6'2"
6'
5'
10"
5'8"
5'6"
5'4"
5'2"
5'
i
I
APPENDIX A - Zytron® and Frontline® Sizing
Chart
2X/3X
LG/XL
I
SM/MD
XS
110 130 150 170 190
210
230
Weight in pounds
4X
250
Please Note: This chait is based on individuals wearing S.C.B.A
..
safety helmet and suggested
underclothing (see
recommended
undergarments).
13
270+
THMRT manual copy
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