Respirex GLS 300 A User manual

BS\107\B\2017
DEKRA Standard FRM 90.166.0
Gas-Tight to ISO17491-1:2012 Method 2 Test
Liquid jet tight to EN14605:2005+A1:2009
High level liquid spray tight to EN14605:2005+A1:2009
Low level liquid spray tight to EN13034:2005+A1:2009
Particle tight to EN13982-1:2004+A1:2010
GLS 300 A
Chemical Protective Suit
User Instructions

Contents
General Information ...........................................................................1
Warnings & Limitations ......................................................................1
Storage ................................................................................................2
Pre-checks..........................................................................................3
Dressing Procedure............................................................................3
Decontamination for removal of suit................................................6
Undressing Procedure .......................................................................6
Cleaning & Maintenance Accessories..............................................6
Disposal...............................................................................................6
Product labelling.................................................................................7
Chemical Permeation Testing At Respirex.......................................8
Material Performance Data ...............................................................8
Whole Suit Performance....................................................................9
Sizing .................................................................................................10
Glove User Instructions ...................................................................12

General Information
The Respirex GLS 300 A is a one-piece single use chemical protective gas tight suit that is CE marked to indicate
compliance with the basic safety requirements under article 10 and 11B of the European PPE Directive 89/686/
EEC and the DEKRA Standard FRM 90.166.0. The DEKRA Standard FRM 90.166.0 species the performance
requirements for the materials of construction (e.g. abrasion resistance, tear resistance etc.), and for the suit as
a whole (e.g. resistance to penetration by liquids, resistance to outward leakage of gases etc.).
Respirex GLS 300 A chemical protective gas tight suits are manufactured from a high performance barrier
laminate material engineered for use in chemical protective clothing. The combination of the barrier laminate
and the polymer provide a particle-tight material with good resistance to penetration and permeation by many
liquids and gases.
The barrier laminate oers protection in a wide range of applications including:
• Chemical handling
• Hazardous waste clean-up
• Paint spraying
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and / or packaging
• Disease and disaster management
• Emergency response services, spill clean-up and accident interventions
Typical garment features include:
• A large semi-rigid visor bonded to the suit that provides the wearer with an excellent eld of vision
• A 112 cm (44”) rubber/ textile combination Gas Tight Nylon zip tted to the rear of the garment with an
overap sealed by Velcro®.
• Integral bootees (sock like extension of the suit leg that encapsulates the entire foot) intended to be worn
inside separate (i.e. not attached) protective ESD safety boots that provide protection against mechanical
risks.
• Outer legs (splash guards) intended to prevent liquid entering the safety boots
• KCL Butoject gloves complying with EN374-1:2003, EN388:2003 & EN420:2003 permanently attached to
the suit (for data specic to the use of KCL Butoject gloves please refer to the user information supplied).
• Two exhalation valves are tted to the rear of the suit which automatically releases any excess pressure
which builds up inside the garment during use.
The suit MUST be worn in combination with self contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus
(SCBA) conforming to EN 137 and facemask conforming to EN 136.
Warnings & Limitations
• Before selecting appropriate protective clothing a detailed assessment of the nature of the hazard
and the working environment should be undertaken. There are dierent factors such as concentration,
temperature, pressure and other environmental inuences, that have signicant inuence on the barrier
properties of GLS 300 A suits.
• Only for use by trained competent personnel.
• Exposure to certain very ne particles, intensive liquid sprays and splashes of hazardous substances may
require protective clothing of higher mechanical strength and barrier properties than those oered by the
GLS 300 A suit.
• The suit is designed for SINGLE USE only, Respirex cannot guarantee the integrity or performance
characteristics of a suit that has seen multiple cycles of usage.
• Stored in its normal packaging the GLS 300 A suit has a maximum shelf-life of 5 years.
• GLS 300 A suits should not be used in environments where there is a high risk of puncture occurring.
• If the suit is heavily contaminated or mechanically damaged in any way it MUST NOT be used and MUST
be disposed of.
• Never modify or alter this product.
• Please ensure that you have chosen suitable PPE for your application. The user shall be the sole judge for
the correct combination of full body protective coverall and ancillary equipment (gloves, boots, respiratory
equipment etc) and how long a GLS 300 A suit can be worn on a specic application with respect to its
protective performance, wear comfort or heat stress.
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• Materials that may come into contact with the wearer’s skin are not known to cause allergic reactions to
the majority of individuals (please see glove user instructions). These products contain no components
made from natural rubber latex.
• Continuous contact with certain chemicals can adversely eect the eld of vision and protection oered
by the visor. If the end-user notices any discolouration of the visor the suit should be withdrawn from use.
• The GLS 300 A suit DOES NOT provide protection against heat or ame, it should therefore not be worn
in potentially ammable or unassessed explosive environments. It is not to be used in the handling of
explosives.
• To achieve proper electrostatic dissipative performance, the person wearing the suit shall be properly
earthed. The resistance between the person and the earth shall be less than 108Ω, e.g. by wearing
adequate footwear.
• Electrostatic dissipative clothing should not be worn in oxygen enriched atmospheres without prior
approval by a responsible safety engineer.
• The electrostatic dissipative performance of the suit can be aected by wear and tear and possible
contamination.
• When selecting boots it is recommended that consideration be given to their compatibility with the
electrostatic properties of the suit.
• Barrier Laminate material does not breathe. The wearer’s body temperature will rise whilst wearing the
suit and care should be taken not to lose too much body uid. The wearer should leave the work area
and remove the suit before becoming distressed.
For any enquiries please contact the Respirex customer services department on
Tel : [phone] or Fax : [phone].
Email: http://www.respirexinternational.com/en/about-us/contact-us/
Storage
The GLS 300 A suits should be stored under the following conditions:
In dry conditions above ground level; away from direct sunlight and in an environment free from harmful gases
and vapours.
Temperature range of -5°C* to +30°C, < 90% humidity.
*Care should be taken when storing the suits at extreme temperatures. At sub-zero temperatures the exibility
of the material may be reduced, resulting in a potential lowering of the protection oered.
Only remove the single-use GLS 300 A suit from its original packaging when intending to use.
DO NOT fold or crease the visor, this will help to keep its natural shape.
Pre-checks
1. Visually inspect the suit for any damage that may impair the correct working of the garment together with
the gloves.
2. The zip operates correctly and the slider is in good condition.
3. The suit materials are free from tears and holes. Pay particular attention to the seam areas.
4. Check vision through the visor is not impaired by scratches or heavy scu marks.
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Dressing Procedure
It is good practice for an assistant to help the wearer don and do the suit. This makes the process easier and
quicker, and will help the wearer to avoid stumbling or tripping which may result in personal injury or damage
to the suit.
Follow these steps in donning the suit:
1. Unfasten the zipper by pulling the slider approximately 6 cm (2.4”) at a time, keeping the zip straight with
one hand as you pull the slider with the other in line with the zip. Repeat this exercise for the whole length
of the zip. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN THE ZIP SPLITTING.
2. Remove all personal aects which may result in damage to the suit (e.g. watches, badges, jewellery etc.).
3. Remove shoes or boots. The integral bootees are not designed to accommodate footwear.
4. Tuck trousers into socks to make donning of suit legs and bootees easier.
5. While seated, carefully place each leg in turn into the suit then fold the outer legs (splash guards) upwards
over the knees (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
6. Don safety boots. It is strongly recommended that you wear a larger size of boot than normal (ideally at
least one size larger), not only to accommodate the surplus fabric of the integral bootee, but also to ease
in the donning process (see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4

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7. Carefully fold down the outer legs of the suit over the exterior of the safety boots. Once folded down it is
important to ensure that the seam where the outer leg joins the suit is at and does not form a ‘channel’
where liquid could collect. Liquid will not be able to enter the boots once the outer leg is fully folded down
(see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
8. With the wearer now standing, pull the crotch of the suit up to the waist then clip the belt securely around
the waist (see Fig. 7).
9. With the assistance of the dressing assistant the wearer should now don the breathing apparatus set
(SCBA) in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. At this stage the SCBA should not be started and
the face mask should be left hanging on its strap around the wearer’s neck. The wearer should now carry
out all necessary pre-checks of the SCBA. (see Fig. 8 and Fig. 9).
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Fig. 7

10. Next, the SCBA cylinder should be switched on in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and the
face mask donned by the wearer. The dressing assistant can help the wearer to adjust the head straps of
the face mask until comfortable. If necessary the wearer can now don a standard size adjustable 52 - 64
cm reghter’s safety helmet conforming to EN 443. (see Fig. 10 and Fig. 11).
11. The wearer should place both arms into the sleeves until the hands are placed comfortably into the
attached KCL Butoject gloves (it is recommended that cotton gloves are worn inside the Butyl gloves
attached to the suit). whilst the dressing assistant lifts the suit up and over the head and breathing
apparatus set (see Fig. 12 and Fig. 13).
12. The dressing assistant should fasten the zipper carefully following the reverse of the procedure outlined
in Step 1, keeping the zip straight with one hand as you pull the slider with the other in line with the zip.
Seal down the outer aps. If a Velcro over ap is tted ensure that both halves of the Velcro are rmly
and evenly joined together, leaving no gaps or ridges for possible uid ingress (see Fig. 14 and Fig. 15).
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Fig. 10 Fig. 11
Fig. 12 Fig. 13
Fig. 15
Fig. 14

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13. The suit is now ready for use (see Fig. 16 and Fig. 17).
Decontamination for removal of suit
Because the GLS 300 A suit is designed primarily as a SINGLE USE garment, the end-user will be the sole judge
for how long it can be worn on a specic task.
Preliminary washing by means of a high pressure shower will remove most of the contaminant from the outer
surfaces of the suit sucient to allow the wearer to undress from the garment.
Should you not have access to a high pressure shower, the suit can be sprayed with copious quantities of water
and a suitable detergent and neutralizer for a minimum period of 5 minutes.
If the garment has been used in acid the recommended neutralizer is a solution of bicarbonate of soda and
water (6% bicarbonate of soda w/v). Water will neutralize alkali contamination.
Undressing Procedure
It is essential that the suit is decontaminated suciently to safely remove the wearer from the garment. It will
be necessary for the dressing assistant to aid the wearer to remove the suit (it is essential that the dressing
assistant wears suitable protective clothing).
1. The dressing assistant should break the seal on the ap at the rear of the suit and unfasten the zipper.
2. Carefully fold the suit over the wearer’s head and o the SCBA set (following the reverse of the procedure
outlined in the dressing instructions), keeping the outer surface of the suit away from the wearer at all
times.
3. As the dressing assistant pulls the suit forward the wearer’s arms should be withdrawn from the sleeves
and safety gloves (this step may turn the sleeves of the suit inside out).
4. The dressing assistant should fold the suit down to the top of the boots so that the wearer can step out
of the suit.
5. Finally remove the wearer’s face mask and shut down the SCBA cylinder according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. With the assistance of the dresser the SCBA set can now be removed in the usual way.
Note: Extreme care should always be taken when handling contaminated suits
Disposal
Contaminated garments should be handled as contaminated waste in accordance with local and national
regulations.
Incineration is acceptable as no halogens are present or used in manufacture of Chemprotex™300. The
caloric value is the same as oil; however uncontrolled combustion can lead to noxious fumes and un-burnt
hydrocarbons. All components are thermoplastic and can be recycled as mixed polyolen where facilities exist.
Chemprotex™300 is comprised mainly from ethylene gas which is a by-product of oil production and rening
which was once ared. No formal carbon footprint has been made on Chemprotex™300, however provided it
is not incinerated overall carbon dioxide release to the atmosphere during production and disposal will be low.
Fig. 17
Fig. 16

7. CE Mark and notied Body code.
8. Date of manufacture; Day/Month/Year.
9. Protection against liquid chemicals
10. “Open Book Pictogram”; wearer must refer to the “Instructions for use” for further information.
11. Five care pictograms indicating that clothing is not suitable for cleaning and reuse.
• Pictogram 1 Do not wash
• Pictogram 2 Do not iron
• Pictogram 3 Do not dry clean
• Pictogram 4 Flammable
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Product labelling
1. Manufacturer of garment;
Respirex International Ltd.
2. Manufacturer’s Model number
3. Manufacturer’s Style No.
4. Manufacturer’s Order No.
5. Customer Name.
6. Garment Size.
[email protected]
www.respirexinternational.com
LB123
EN14605:2005+A1:2009
Issue B
SUPROS MODEL Nr: GLS 300 A
STYLE/STYLE No: GLS300A132V66S31L27Z60
WORKS ORDER Nr: RESPIREX GMBH
CUSTOMER NAME: SAMPLE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE:April 2017
TEL [phone]
FAX [phone]
112-124
182-194
SIZE:
DO NOT RE-USE
SINGLE USE CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHIN
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0086
EN ISO13982-1:2004+A1:2010
TYPE 3
TYPE 4
TYPE 5
TYPE 6
EN13034:2005+A1:2009
DEKRA Standard FRM 90.166.0
Gas-Tight to ISO 17491-1:Method 2
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6
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8
9
7
2
5
4
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Size Chest (cms)
S88-96
M96-104
L104-112
XL 112-124
XXL 124-136

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Chemical Permeation Testing At Respirex
Permeation is the process by which a chemical moves through protective clothing material on a molecular
level. At its headquarters in Surrey, UK, Respirex operate a chemical permeation testing laboratory equipped
with the latest technology. All testing is carried out by fully qualied chemists who are able to test Respirex’s
own materials against a wide range of chemical substances. In this way the customer can be advised and
recommended the most suitable material to use against any challenging chemical encountered in the workplace.
Permeation tests can be carried out in accordance with EN374-3, EN ISO 6529 and ASTM 739. The clothing
material is exposed to the challenging chemical in a permeation cell so that breakthrough times and permeation
rates can be measured. Breakthrough time is the time taken for the chemical to permeate through the material
after continuous contact with the outer surface of a chemical safety suit. Permeation rates, measured in µg (min.
cm²), are an indication of the amount of chemical reaching the wearer inside the suit after breakthrough occurs.
For advice on chemical permeation or decontamination contact the Respirex laboratory on Tel :[phone]
778600, Fax :[phone] or Email: [email protected], where our qualied sta will be happy
to help you. Outside of normal working hours (9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri) please leave details of your enquiry
on the answer phone service so that the laboratory sta can deal with your query with the minimum of delay.
Material Performance Data
Unless otherwise stated, all data shown indicates performance characteristics of the barrier laminate material in
accordance with the requirements of EN14605:2005+A1:2009 and EN 14325:2004, plus additional standards.
Resistance to permeation by chemicals
Tests carried out under laboratory conditions by independent accredited laboratories in accordance with EN
374-3 or EN ISO 6529. Table shows average breakthrough times in minutes.
Chemical
Result
Barrier
laminate
material
KCL
Butoject
Glove
Visor* EN Class*
Sodium Hydroxide 40% > 480 mins > 480 mins > 480 mins 6 of 6
Respirex’s in-house laboratory can provide permeation data against other chemicals as required. * EN class
specied by EN 14325:2004, the higher the class number the better the performance.
Repellency to liquid chemicals
Tests carried out under laboratory conditions by independent accredited laboratories in accordance with EN ISO 6530.
Chemical Repellency
index EN Class*
Sulphuric acid 30% > 95% 3 of 3
Sodium Hydroxide 10% > 95% 3 of 3
o-Xylene 99.9% > 95% 3 of 3
Butan-1-ol 99.9% > 90% 2 of 3
* EN class specied by EN 14325:2004, the higher the class number the better the performance.

Resistance to penetration by liquid chemicals
Tests carried out under laboratory conditions by independent accredited laboratories in accordance with EN ISO 6530.
Chemical Penetration
index EN Class*
Sulphuric acid 30% < 1% 3 of 3
Sodium Hydroxide 10% < 1% 3 of 3
o-Xylene 99.9% < 1% 3 of 3
Butan-1-ol 99.9% < 1% 3 of 3
* EN class specied by EN 14325:2004, the higher the class number the better the performance.
Physical Properties
Tests carried out under laboratory conditions by independent accredited laboratories.
Test Method Property EN Class*
EN 530 Method 2 Abrasion resistance 6 of 6
EN ISO 7854 Method B Flex cracking resistance 1 of 6
EN ISO 7854 Method B Flex cracking resistance (-30oC) 2 of 6
EN ISO 9073-4 Trapezoidal tear resistance 4 of 6
EN ISO 13934-1 Tensile strength 3 of 6
EN 863 Puncture resistance 2 of 6
EN 13274-4 Method 3 Resistance to ignition Pass
* EN class specied by EN 14325:2004, the higher the class number the better the performance.
Whole Suit Performance
Tests carried out under laboratory conditions by independent accredited laboratories.
Performance Test Method Result
Type 3 Liquid jet test EN ISO 17491-3:2008 Pass
Type 4 High level liquid spray test EN ISO 17491-4:2008
Method B
Pass
Type 5 Inward leakage test EN ISO 13982-2:2004 Pass
Type 6 Low level liquid spray test EN ISO 17491-4:2008
Method A
Pass
Seam strength EN ISO 13935-2:1999 Class 4*
Resistance to outward leakage of gases ISO 17491-1:2012 Method 2 Pass
* EN class specied by EN 14325:2004, the higher the class number the better the performance.
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Sizing
The following pictograms designate the range of height & chest sizes suitable for the GLS 300 A suit, check your
body measurements to make sure you are suitable. Body measurements in cm.
Size Height Chest
S 163-175 88-96
M 169-182 96-104
L 176-188 104-112
XL 182-194 112-124
XXL 188-200 124-136
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RESPIREX GMBH,
Wilthener Strasse 32,
02625 Bautzen,
Germany
Fon: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.respirex.de
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Article 10 Type Examination By : DEKRA EXAM GmbH (0158),
Dinnendahlstrasse 9,
44809 Bochum
Germany
Notied Body No. 0158
Article 11B Type Examination By: BSI Product Services,
Kitemark Court,
Davy Avenue,
Knowhill,
Milton Keynes MK5 8PP, UK
Notied Body No. 0086
RESPIREX INTERNATIONAL LTD,
Unit F Kingseld Business
Centre,
Philanthropic Road,
Redhill,
Surrey RH1 4DP
United Kingdom
Tel. [phone]
Fax.[phone]
www.respirexinternational.com

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