OBERON Arc Flash Suit User manual
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Oberon Arc Flash Suit
User Guide
Oberon Company
22 Logan Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
P: 800-322-3348
F: 508-999-4443
service@oberoncompany.com
www.oberoncompany.com
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Oberon User Guide
Arc Flash Suit Storage, Use, Care, & Maintenance
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OBERON INTRODUCTION
Oberon s e eadn arc as persona proecve
equipment (PPE) manufacture in the World. Located in
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, Oberon manufactures
arc-raed prodcs sed or proecon rom arc as
hazards. As a leader, Oberon provides innovative new
shield and fabric technologies. Since manufacturing
e rs ever arc as ace sed n 18 Oberon as
continued to provide leading edge technologies including
its True Color Grey (TCG) technology.
CARE & USE TRAINING
Standards for electrical safety in the workplace including
NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 require care and maintenance of
arc-raed con and arc-raed arc as ss. Oberon
has created this User’s Guide to assist with training on
care and use of its products.
Requirements include:
•Pre-Use Inspection
•Manufacturer’s instructions
•Storage
•Cleaning
CAUTION
Flammable contaminants will reduce the thermal
perormance o any ame ressan arc-raed armen.
Wash garments to ensure that no greases, oil, soiling
or oer ammabe conamnans are presen wen e
garments are worn. Repairs to the garments must be
made with the same thread & fabric.
Do not reuse Oberon arc ash PPE after an arc exposure.
IMPORTANT WARNING
Oberon arc as ss do no provde nsaon rom
eecrc soc. Oberon arc as ss wen propery
selected and worn are designed to provide protection
rom brn nres resn rom an eecrca arc as n
accordance with ASTM F1506 & NFPA 70E. It is important
o noe a Oberon arc as ss w provde med or
no protection against sound, pressure, projectiles and
respraory aards wc may res rom an arc as
ncden. ace proecve prodcs wc are eecve
aans e arc as aard can redce vsby.
70E calls for the use of additional lighting if work
conditions require.
REMEMBER
ways perorm an arc as rs assessmen o deermne
e poena arc as ncden enery eposre eve.
Ony se arc as w an arc ran T or T
a s ea o or reaer an yor poena arc as
incident energy level.
COMPLIANCE
Oberon arc as s compan w every appcabe
Standard necessary as per NFPA 70E and CSA Z462.
This includes:
•ASTM F2178, Standard Test Method for Determining
the Arc rating of Face Protective Products
•ANSI Z87.1, Practice for Occupational and Education-
al Eye and Face Protection.
• T 10 andard erormance peccaon or
Tee aera or earn ppare or se by ec-
rca orers posed o omenary ecrc rc and
Related Thermal Hazards.
•ASTM F1959, Standard Test Method for Determining
the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing.
ARC FLASH SUIT HOOD
• Generos w e eas possbe ressance o
movement and minimal discomfort while in use.
•Clear “True Color Grey” (TCG) hood shield window.
•Hood shield window made of polycarbonate material.
•Hood shield window provides high impact and high
mass proecon or mamm proecon rom srap-
ne proeces and yn debrs. 8.1 ps
symbol indicates high impact models).
• Opona ood venaon sysem or res ar
o opme worer comor. erna componens
constructed of FR plastic to prevent component igni-
on n e even o an arc as accden.
•Optional LED head lamp for task lighting necessary in
most work tasks.
ARC FLASH SUIT COAT AND BIB-OVERALLS
• Consrced o 100 arc-raed nereny ame re-
ssan abrc see abe or ber breadown.
•Compliant label includes:
- Manufacturer
- rc Terma erormance ae T or T
rating in calories per square centimeter
- Care instructions
- abrc ber conen e.. o wes yard
(optional)
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- Garment size
- Manufacturer tracking code
- Meets requirements of Performance
peccaon T 10
•Each item (Hood, Coat & Bib-Overall) are labeled with
individual serial numbers with numbers and corre-
sponding bar code for inventory, tracking and total
accountability.
• Coa ncdes dobe cosre ome ecro p-
per Tape and Temperare ern pper.
INSTRUCTIONS ON STORAGE
•Use a storage bag or storage locker in a clean dry
environment. Never store with sharp objects, or in
dusty areas.
•To avoid color fading and loss of strength never store
nder drec sn or oer sorces ra-
daon does no aec ea and ame proecon
• ron ap o e ood sod be sed o proec e
window inside of the storage bag; otherwise hood
•storage bags are available.
- When placing the hood inside of a storage bag
p p e ron ap o cover e ood sed
window.
• Recommend odn e arc as s coa bb-overa
or coverall before placing in storage.
• e sre a powered componens are rned o beore
storage including the fan unit and LED lamp.
•To ensure the hood ventilation system fan does not
turn on while using a storage bag, disconnect the fan
unit from the coupling (turn fan counter clockwise),
open battery storage compartment cover and remove
one battery. Replace the battery compartment cover
and store in a pouch inside of the overall storage bag.
LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Always follow the instructions on the care label
found inside of your Oberon PPE.
GENERAL CLEANING REQUIREMENTS
•Wash Arc Flash PPE regularly.
•Repairs to the garment must be made with the same
thread and fabric.
•Always completely disassemble your hood before
laundering (see instructions below). Do not launder
hood with window, hard hat, hood ventilation system
and LED lamp in place.
•Close all hook & loop fasteners before laundering to
avoid unwanted pilling or clogging the hook portion
of the fastener.
•Suits shall always be washed or cleaned separately
from any other clothing.
WASHING PROCEDURES
The following instructions apply to domestic as well
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of volume of the drum in order to avoid crumples. Pre-
washing at temperatures up to 40°C with a washing bath
relation of 1:10. Main washing at temperatures up to
40°C with a washing bath relation of 1:10.
DETERGENTS
To wash PPE in a correct way, the bath should have a
ph-value <10. General commercial detergents for colored
clothing can be used and proportioned according to the
detergent manufacturers` information. Full detergents
contain brighteners and are therefore not suitable. Do
not use bleaching agents or products which contain
bleaching agents.
FABRIC SOFTENER
Do not use fabric softener.
RINSING
After washing, PPE shall be rinsed carefully in order to
remove a remans o aane andor possby ammabe
residues of the detergent. Up to 2-3 rinsing cycles may be
necessary.
DRYING
Garments may be spin-dried and dried in a cylinder
drying machine with low or normal temperatures until a
remaining humidity of 10-20%.
IRONING
Do not iron.
DRY (CHEMICAL) CLEANING
Chemical drying is recommended when clothing becomes
very dirty by e.g. oil or grease. Dry cleaning shall be done
according to the care labeling by usual 2-bathprocedure.
oosers sod ony be sed n ereme saons and
only with reduced mechanism. Dry cleaning shall only
be eeced by epers. eore s re-sed sa be
completely free of solvents. Therefore the clothing should
ventilate for at least one day after being cleaned.
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Arc Flash Suits
Bib-Overalls: Ensure fabric
inside/out is not ripped,
torn, no holes, other
damage or contamination.
Check suspenders, inspect
for signs of excessive wear
and conrm no vsbe
sns o damae. Conrm
buckles are operable and
sspender srap s a
inside of the adjustment
mechanism. Inspect cinch
strap(s) for hook and loop
seal.
Ventilation System:
Perform system check by
turning fan on. Replace
batteries if needed. Check
fan connection to coupling,
ensure fully engaged into
locked position. Fan unit
fully secured inside pocket,
loop or strap (located at
back).
Hard Cap: Check shield
adapters, ensure no cracks
and correcy ed nsde
cap side slots. Inspect for
cracks, shell not out of date
and suspension adjusting
mechanism works.
Coat: Ensure fabric inside/
out is no ripped, torn,
no holes, other damage
or contamination. Check
zipper and/or hook and
oop cosre conrm no
visible signs of damage.
Hood: Inspect hood
window inside/out for
excessive scratching,
cracks or other damage;
replace if necessary.
Ensure rubber washers
are seated on fastening
pins. Ensure fabric inside/
out is not ripped, torn, no
holes or other damage or
contamination.
How to Perform a Visual Pre-Inspection of an Oberon Arc Flash Suit
Coat, Bib-Overall, Hood, Ventilation System & Light
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HOW TO PUT ON (DONNING)
NOTE: Oberon products shall be used in accordance
with all labeling and applicable Standards. The following
ow o ear nsrcon s ony an eampe. orer
instruction is the sole responsibility of their Supervisor &
Employer.
HOOD PREPARATION
•Open storage bag, remove hood, and perform visual
inspection.
•If the hood is equipped with a hood ventilation
system, perform a battery check by turning the fan
switch to “ON”. If the fan does not operate, change
the batteries and repeat this step. Switch fan to “OFF”
beore proceedn o e ne sep.
•Remove the can of Disinfectant spray and soft cloth
from inside of the storage bag.
•Holding the can 18” away from the hood surface,
lightly spray the inside of the hood with the can of
Disinfectant being careful to never spray the outside
o any par o e arc as s or over sprayn cre-
ating pooling on the inside of the hood and hard hat.
•Avoid spraying the inside of the hood window.
•Using a clean, lint free soft cloth, clean the outside
of the hood window to ensure best possible visibility
remove any dr ner prns ec.. sn e same
cloth, wipe out the inside of the hood window (lens).
•Place the hood down on a clean surface with the hood
opening facing up, allowing the inside of the hood to
completely dry before use.
BIB-OVERALLS
•Remove bib-overalls, perform visual inspection.
• Opona on arc as coon ves over op o ay-
Wear and underneath the bib-overalls.
•If bib-overall suspender buckles are open, close
buckles.
•Don bib-overalls by using a bare wall or chair to take
the weight of your legs, once balanced, place one leg
through the pant legs at a time.
•While donning the bib-overalls point your toes to the
oor aown yor wor boos o sde ro e
openn. yor wor boos are ecessvey soed
remove them before putting on the bib-overalls.
•Once both legs are through stand up and pull the
suspender straps over your shoulders and adjust the
enson or a comorabe removn any ecess
slack in the suspenders.
•If possible, close the side cinch straps with hook and
loop closures.
•Close the lower cinch straps using the hook and loop
tabs at your ankles to ensure the suit legs do not fall
down under your heals, avoiding a potential tripping
hazard.
COAT
•Remove the coat from the storage bag, perform visual
inspection.
•Put on the coat over top of the bib-overalls.
•Place the can of Disinfectant spray and soft cloth
back inside of the storage bag, stow bag in a safe
location.
•Completely zip up the front coat closure and seal the
zipper using the hook and loop placard, including the
strap at the neck to ensure all open areas have been
fully sealed.
Other Personal Protective Equipment, worn before the
Hood:
•Don approved Safety Glasses or Goggles.
•Don appropriate Hearing Protective Device(s).
•Don any other PPE that is appropriate for the hazard
(respiratory protection, over boots, etc.).
HOOD
•Pick up the hood and inspect inside using your bare
hand touching the surfaces to ensure the Disinfectant
spray has completely dried.
• on e ood by rs rnn e ard a race
suspension knob opening the suspension so the hard
a w enerosy on op o yor ead.
•Place the hood over top of your head. While holding
e boom o e ens p e wndowsed cose o
your mouth and reactivate the anti-fog coating on the
inside of the hood by breathing over the entire inside
surface of hood window.
•Once the hood is on, reach your hand up inside the
back of the hood and tighten the ratchet suspension
knob to the point at which the hard hat does not slip
or easy p o yor ead
GLOVES
•Complete visual inspection, air testing and pre-use
procedures.
•Put on the gloves one hand at a time, ensuring the
c o e s coa or covera s we nsde o e n-
ner mos oves e. Rbber nsan oae Raed
or rc-raed oves yn a n a nara poson and
not rolled or bunched up.
FINAL CHECK
•After the hood is on and the hard hat suspension is
propery adsed mae sre e ower ood aps are
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no oded nwards and are yn a over op o e
coat. Do not tuck the hood inside of the collar.
•Double check all closures, sealing any gaps and
nspecn or correcness o . Reac yor and
around to the back of the hood and switch the fan
bac o O beore proceedn o se yor arc as
suit.
HOW TO TAKE OFF (DOFFING)
HOOD
•Remove hood, turn fan switch to “OFF”.
•Retrieve the suit storage bag; remove the can of Dis-
infectant spray and soft cloth.
•Holding the can 18” away from the hood surface,
lightly spray the inside of the hood with the Disinfec-
tant being careful to never spray the outside of any
par o e arc as s or over sprayn crean
pooling on the inside of the hood window.
•Always avoid spraying the inside of the hood window.
• mmedaey wpe accdena spray o e nsde o
the hood window using soft cloth.
•Place the can of Disinfectant spray and soft cloth
back inside of the storage bag.
•Place the hood down on a clean surface with the hood
opening facing up, allowing the inside of the hood to
completely dry before storing.
COAT
•Remove your coat and fold lengthwise before placing
back inside of the storage bag.
•Proceed to removing the bib-overalls by opening the
cinch straps on the sides and at the ankles, then pull-
ing the suspender straps over your shoulders.
BIB-OVERALLS
•Find a bare space on a wall or by sitting on a chair,
balance your weight and pull your legs through the
bib-overalls. It is helpful to use your opposite hand to
hold the bottom of the bib-overall pant legs allowing
your work boot to easily pull through. Remember to
pon yor oes down. yor wor boos are e-
cessively soiled remove them before removing the
bib-overalls.
•Once the bib-overalls are removed fold them length-
wise and place them on top of the coat inside of the
suit storage bag.
STORAGE
• c p e ood sn e ower ap rom e ron
fold up and over the outside of the hood window to
prevent shield damage while being stored.
•Fold the back of the hood including the fan unit inside
of the hard hat and place the hood into the storage
bag.
•Zip closed the storage bag and store in a safe dry
location.
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Arc Flash Suit Storage, Use, Care, & Maintenance
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS ON STORAGE
•Use a storage bag or storage locker in a clean dry
environment. Never store with sharp objects, or in
dusty areas.
•To avoid color fading and loss of strength never store
nder drec sn or oer sorces ra-
daon does no aec ea and ame proecon
• ron ap o e ood sod be sed o proec e
window inside of the storage bag; otherwise hood
•storage bags are available.
- When placing the hood inside of a storage bag
p p e ron ap o cover e ood sed
window.
• Recommend odn e arc as s coa bb-overa
or coverall before placing in storage.
•
•
e sre a powered componens are rned o beore
storage including the fan unit and LED lamp.
To ensure the hood ventilation system fan does not
turn on while using a storage bag, disconnect the fan
unit from the coupling (turn fan counter clockwise),
open battery storage compartment cover and remove
one battery. Replace the battery compartment cover
and store in a pouch inside of the overall storage bag.
Oberon Company
22 Logan Street
New Bedford, MA
800-322-3348
F: 508-999-4443
service@oberoncompany.com
www.oberoncompany.com
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