SECTION 2D:
User Guide
Maintenance and Cleaning Information
7
Cleaning
instructions/precautions
ONESuit® Gard and ONESuit®
Flash should be cleaned after
each use when they have been
worn for routine operations but
not subjected to chemical or
biological contamination.
For cleaning the suits, liquid dish
washing detergent may be used
along with a disinfectant at the
ratio of 1 oz. each per gallon of
warm water.
Using a soft, clean rag, gently
rub the cleaning solution over
the inside and outside surfaces
of the suit. Using a different soft,
clean rag and warm water, gently
rinse the entire suit. To dry the
suit, either lay the suit out so
that the inside and outside
surfaces receive ventilation for
drying, or place on a hanger.
WARNINGS:
Do not use bleach as cleaning
detergent! Even though the
garment material is completely
resistant to bleach, other
components, such as gloves,
hook-and-loop fasteners, and
secondary visors, may become
damaged if exposed. Do not use
the suit if not cleaned and
thoroughly dried!
NOTE:
Use caution when cleaning
the suit to avoid creasing the
visor, as this could impair
visibility and/or create a leak
failure in the suit.
Inspection and
pressure test details
A visual inspection and pressure
test of these products must be
performed and passed prior to
each use, and at least once per
year if the suit has not been in use.
• Look over all areas of the suit
for cuts or damage, including
seams, garment material and
visor material.
• Confirm that gloves are securely
attached to the suit. Inspect the
gloves in accordance with the
ONEGlove® Hazmat user guide.
• Inspect the zipper for proper
function, and that it is not
becoming detached from the
suit. If it requires more pull
force than usual, rub paraffin
wax over the teeth to provide
lubrication. NEVER force the
zipper, because this could
damage the teeth and
compromise the air tightness
of the ensemble.
• Verify that exhaust valves are in
place, properly seated, and hand
tightened.
Use the following steps to
pressure test the suit:
1. Remove the exhaust valves
(quantity 2).
2. Install the pressure test
adapters (optional parts) in
the valve holes, with the hose
connections facing outside of
the suit. One adapter should
have a large diameter hose and
fitting, and the other a small
diameter hose and fitting.
3. Close zipper to the fully seated
position.
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
PRESSURE TEST KITS CAPABLE OF
TESTING TO ASTM F1052 MAY BE
USED TO TEST ONESUIT® GARD
AND ONESUIT® FLASH. REFER TO
THE APPLICABLE PRESSURE TEST
KIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE PROCEEDING.
4. Inflate suit to a gauge
pressure of 5" H2O and
hold for 1 minute. This will
pre-expand the volume inside
the suit. DO NOT over-inflate
the suit as that could damage
the seams.
5. To perform the pressure test,
reduce suit pressure to 4"
H2O and hold for 4 minutes.
Be careful not to touch or
disturb the suit during the
test period as this could
create false test results.
6. The suit has passed pressure
test requirements if ending
pressure is greater than 3.2"
H2O. It has failed if pressure
is less than 3.2" H2O.
7. Record test results on the
inspection log found in Section
4 of this guide.
NOTE:
Use caution when inspecting
and pressure-testing the suit to
avoid creasing the visor, as this
could impair visibility and/or
create a leak failure in the suit.
CONTACT SAINT-GOBAIN
PERFORMANCE PLASTICS IF
THE SUIT FAILS INSPECTION OR
PRESSURE TEST. IT IS POSSIBLE
THAT THE SUIT CAN BE REPAIRED
AT THE FACTORY.
NOTE:
ANY RETURNED SUIT MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED BY COMPLETED
SAINT-GOBAIN SUPPLIED FORMS
TO CONFIRM THAT IT IS NOT
CONTAMINATED.
