Saratoga Spa CBRN User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CBRN PROTECTIVE
ONE PIECE UNDERGARMENT
Applicable for
BLÜCHER®Style No.: 51108C
Issue: 2015

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Important notes for the user and his superior officers
This manual is addressed to all persons responsible for the CBRN
protective one piece undergarment and/or working with the CBRN
protective one piece undergarment.
This manual must be
• read
• understood
and
• followed during all activities
This is a precondition for
• safe working with the CBRN protective undergarment
• trouble free handling
We recommend keeping this manual always with you all times.
BLÜCHER®GmbH does not take any responsibility for damage and/or
losses in protection resulting from non-observance of the instructions
given in this manual.
Danger to life and limb:
• if not used according to the intended purposes
• if used incorrectly by untrained persons
• in case of nonobservance of the instructions given in
this manual
1.2 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND REMARKS
Important instructions and remarks in this manual are
emphasized with the following words:
CAUTION is stated for working operational procedures
which must be exactly followed in order to avoid any
danger to persons
ATTENTION stands for technical requirements which have to
be observed in particular
NOTE stands for important information
1.3 RANGE OF USE
The CBRN protective one piece undergarment is only suitable for
use within the range of purposes set out in section 2.
CAUTION

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2. PURPOSE
The CBRN protective one piece undergarment shall be worn together
with breathing protective mask (respirator) and breathing protective fil-
ter (filter canister), CBRN protective head protection (balaclava), CBRN
protective gloves and CBRN foot protection (=personal NBC protection
equipment). To accomplish an entire body protection the interface areas
between the additional protective equipment and the CBRN protective
one piece undergarment need to be suitable for the combined use and
the correct donning need to be ensured.
The CBRN protective one piece undergarment is put on (outside of
the contaminated area) when
• danger from a specific chemical warfare agent must be assumed
or
• a mission or task has to be fulfilled in a contaminated area.
The CBRN protective one piece undergarment is designed to provide
protection from chemical warfare agents in the gas or vapour form.
When properly maintained and combined with a suitable outer garment,
the complete ensemble will also provide protection against the general-
ly accepted battlefield threat level (10g/m²) of liquid chemical warfare
agent.
The CBRN protective one piece undergarment should
not be used when in contact with acids or alkalines.
CAUTION
3. SIZES
The CBRN protective one piece undergarment
must be worn in the correct size in order to provide
complete protection.
S M L XL
A
Body
Height 166-170 170-176 176-182 182-188
B
Chest
Circum-
ference
89-95 93-98 96-106 104-114
CAUTION
NOTE All measurements are given in centimetres

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Before use, check the CBRN protective one piece
undergarment for completeness and proper condition.
• The CBRN protective one piece undergarment
ensures the necessary protection only if the personnel:
úmaster the timely and intended use of the
protective one piece undergarment.
úare psychologically and physically able to carry out
missions under CBRN protection at any time.
• As chemical protective equipment may cause heat
strain of the wearer it is recommended that sweat
management underwear is used and that rest periods
of sufficient duration are scheduled.
4. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
The CBRN protective one piece undergarment is manufactured from an
air permeable laminated single layer fabric compound:
• The outer ply of the compound is warp knitted fabric
• The inner ply consists of a monolayer of activated carbon spheres
(adsorptive layer)
• The lining ply (= layer next to the skin) is warp knitted fabric
4.1 MATERIAL COMPOSITION
• Covering layer (outer ply): 92%/8% Nomex®/ Elasthan, knit
• Adsorptive layer: 100% activated carbon SARATOGA®
• Lining fabric (worn next to skin): 92%/8 % Nomex®/ Elasthan, knit
SARATOGA®is a registered trademark of BLÜCHER®GmbH
5. PROTECTIVE PERFORMANCE
The textile fabric compound as mentioned in section 4.1 can offer protec-
tion against specific chemical warfare agents according to “TNO-PML
test methods for air-permeable and air-impermeable NBC protective
materials (PML 2004-PU2)”. For quality assurance, the material is tested
in combination with an outer layer material which has been taken from
the US Army Combat Uniform (ACU):
• Vapour test
(20 mg HD/m³, flow rate acc. to a wind speed of 5 m/sec, 12.56 cm²,
6 hours)
• Laid drop diffusive flow test
(10 g HD/m², 10 cm², 1 µl drops, 24 hours)
6. USE
CAUTION

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6.1 WEAR USAGE LIMITATIONS
The accumulated wear time in a non-contaminated environment is
30 calendar days.
The lifetime of the suit after opening the original bag is
100 calendar days.
The storage in the unopened and undamaged original package will
be guaranteed for 10 years (according to section 8.).
The suit is washable for 10 times (according to section 7.1).
6.2 PUTTING ON THE CBRN PROTECTIVE ONE PIECE UNDERGARMENT
(DONNING)
ATTENTION The assistance of a second person is necessary
when putting on (donning) the CBRN protective one
piece undergarment.
Do not exceed the washing and wear time limits.
Note the
date on which the CBRN protective one piece under-
garment was removed from the factory sealed bag.
days the CBRN protective one piece undergarment
has been worn.
number of washing and drying cycles the CBRN
protective one piece undergarment has gone through.
Once contaminated, the CBRN protective one piece
undergarment must be replaced within 12 hours.
A re-use of a contaminated CBRN protective one
piece undergarment is strictly forbidden.
CAUTION
6.2.1 Adjusting the protective one piece undergarment
1. In case a cooling device is part of the equipment,
put on your cooling device.
2. Put on the protective one piece undergarment.
3. Put the loop under your foot shown in figure 1.
4. Put the thumb through the thumb loop as shown in figure 2 and 3.
5. Feed the cable of the cooling device through the cable gate of the one
piece undergarment as shown in figure 4 and 5.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 5
6. Mask / Balaclava
Depending on the design of the mask body and the resulting integration
with the balaclava, two donning options are defined:
In case of masks without any obstacles along the outer circumference
of the mask body, such as the SCOTT FRR/GSR, the balaclava is worn on
top of the mask (option a.)
In case of the presence of any obstacle like harness buckles on the outer
circumference of the mask body, as it is the case for the AVON Viking
respirator, the mask is worn on top of the hood (option b.)

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Adjust the butyl ring of the balaclava around the mask as shown
in figure 8.
b. Donning procedure for balaclava worn underneath the mask:
Put on the balaclava and place the butyl ring on the skin of your face
as shown in figure 9. Put on the mask and fix the mask body to the
7. Close the zip fastener and make sure that the lower part of the
balaclava is underneath the protective one piece undergarment as
shown in figure 11 and 12.
8. Adjust the waist band as shown in figure 13.
Follow the instructions for the respirator.
The responsible head of the operation must determine
the type of filter canister to be used.
Figure 8
Figure 9 Figure 10
Figure 11 Figure 12
To accomplish an entire body protection against all known chemical
vapour warfare agents it is mandatory that the interface areas between
the additional protective equipment and the CBRN protective one piece
undergarment are suitable for the combined use. The correct donning
needs to be ensured and checked.
Hand: gloves need to be worn in any case over the sleeve of the one
piece undergarment.
Foot: foot protection, e.g. CBRN protective socks, apparel needs to be
worn in any case over the trouser leg of the one piece undergarment.
CAUTION
Figure 13
Figure 6 Figure 7
It is essential that the user ensure a secure interface between
the particular mask and the balaclava to prevent the penetra-
tion of agent at this interface.
a. Donning procedure for balaclava worn on top of the mask:

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6.3 HOW TO TAKE OFF A CONTAMINATED CBRN PROTECTIVE ONE PIECE
UNDERGARMENT (DOFFING)
ATTENTION While taking off the CBRN protective one piece
undergarment, the assistance of a second person
wearing protection equipment (respirator
and filter canister, protective gloves and body
protection equipment) is necessary.
Exposure to chemical warfare agents when wearing the one piece un-
dergarment requires special doffing procedures.The outer garment
should be assessed for liquid chemical warfare agent contamination
using approved procedures.
When taking off contaminated CBRN protective one piece undergar-
ment the following sequence is recommended:
1. Doff the top part of the outer garment. If butyl gloves are worn, do not
remove the butyl gloves. If the outer garment is a coverall instead
of a separate jacket and trousers, doff the top portion of the outer gar-
ment by rolling it out and down toward the waist so that the inner surfa-
ce instead of the outer surface is exposed as the garment is rolled down.
2. Doff the lower portion of the outer garment by rolling it in the same
way down to the ankles. If protective socks and combat boots are worn,
doff the combat boots but not the socks with the lower portion of the
outer garment.This should be accomplished by stepping out of the outer
garment and the combat boots at the same time. If butyl overboots are
worn instead of protective socks, remove only the butyl overboots when
removing the outer garment. The combat boots should be doffed later
with the one piece undergarment.
3. Doffing procedure for balaclava worn on top of the mask: Let the assi-
sting person cut open the balaclava starting from the neck at the center
back up to the butyl seal. Making sure that the mask is still correctly
placed on the head during the sequence. Balaclava worn underneath
the mask is not doffed at this stage of the procedure. Follow sequence 4
and see sequence 7 for the recommended doffing procedure.
4. Roll up the lower cuff part of the butyl and inner gloves that the as-
sisting person can cut the thumb loops and the lower sleeve part of the
one piece undergarment. Open the front zipper of the one piece under-
garment and doff the top while making fists with both hands to prevent
removal of the butyl gloves.
Observe the following strictly when taking off (doffing) a
contaminated CBRN protective one piece undergarment:
• Take off the equipment only out of the contaminated
area and only outside, however, if possible in a
protected, draught-free place which is, if possible,
covered with a roof.
• Observe the direction of the wind when taking off the
equipment.
• Avoid contact of the unprotected skin or underneath
worn body wear with the possibly contaminated
CBRN protective one piece undergarment.
Check for a tight fit
• of the undergarment sleeves on the protective gloves,
• of the undergarment trousers leg on the foot
protection
• of the undergarment hood on the head protection
(balaclava) on the respiratory mask
and adjust if deemed necessary.
After putting on the personal protection equipment,
get another person to check it for correct fit.
CAUTION
CAUTION

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CAUTION The respirator is only to be removed when the signal has
been given that there is no danger of contamination.
6.4 TRANSPORT / DISPOSAL OF CONTAMINATED CBRN PROTECTIVE ONE
PIECE UNDERGARMENT
6.4.1 Transport
Transport a contaminated CBRN protective undergarment only in suita-
ble packaging (e.g. a plastic bag) and make sure it is sufficiently labelled.
6.4.2 Disposal
Disposing of the contaminated CBRN protective undergarment is to be
conducted in compliance with the relevant and valid environmental
regulations.
Do not touch a contaminated CBRN protective under-
garment with unprotected skin or underneath worn body
wear.
CAUTION
5. Doff the one piece undergarment bottom by rolling it down to the an-
kles and stepping out of it. If wearing protective socks, doff the socks.
If wearing combat boots, doff the combat boots with the one piece un-
dergarment bottom. This should be accomplished by stepping out of the
one piece undergarment bottom and combat boots at the same time.
6. Doff the butyl gloves and their glove liner.
7. Doffing procedure for balaclava worn underneath the mask:
remove both the mask and the balaclava by inserting the undressed
persons hands under the balaclava and roll it with the mask straps off.

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7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
7.1 CARE
CBRN protective undergarments which have not been contaminated
but have become soiled during training operations can be washed and
dried up to 10 times.
NOTE After each washing cycle, cut off the corresponding
portion of the label. Check the suit according
to section 7.2.
7.1.1 Instruction for care
ATTENTION Follow the instructions given on the care label.
Before washing and drying, engage all zippers and
fastener tapes, to minimize the risk of rips, tears
or other damage during laundering.
The CBRN protective one piece undergarment may not
be pierced, e.g. with pins or badges, etc.
After 11 washing and drying cycles , the CBRN protective
one piece undergarment may only be used as a training
suit – without protective properties.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Washing: 40 °C fine washing - gentle wash
cycle. Fill drum only half
Detergent: ATTENTION
Only use mild washing detergents
ATTENTION
Do not use softeners
Detergent AATCC1193, dosage 0,25g/l
Rinsing: Rinse twice thoroughly after
washing
Spin-drying: Spin-dry for approx. 20 sec. after
washing, max. 1100 rpm
Chlorination: ATTENTION Do not use chlorine
Ironing: Iron moderately hot (maximum ironing
temperature: 150 °C)
Dry cleaning: ATTENTION Do not dry clean
Drying: Drying in a tumbler moderately hot

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7.2 MAINTENANCE
Visual check to be conducted:
• after each usage
• after any care procedure acc. to section 7.1
Check the one piece undergarment for damage such as:
• holes
• tears
• abrasion
Store the undergarment in its original factory sealed
bag in a clean and dry environment without direct
exposure to sunlight and heat.
8 STORAGE
8.1 STORAGE
VOR DIREKTER SONNEN-
EINSTRAHLUNG UND HITZE
SCHÜTZEN
KEEP AWAY FROM DIRECT
SUNLIGHT AND HEAT
CAUTION
Visible damage and changes in the personal CBRN
protective equipment reduce the protection performance.
Mark damaged parts and exchange them immediately.
As long as the CBRN protective one piece undergarment
is kept in its original and factory sealed bag, there is
no need for maintenance.
If the CBRN protective one piece undergarment has
been removed from the factory sealed bag for more
than 100 calendar days, or has been worn for more than
30 calendar days, or has been laundered more than 10
times, the replacement of the CBRN protective
undergarment with a new CBRN protective one piece
undergarment is mandatory.
CAUTION

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