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User Information Guide – Protective Hoods for Structural Fire Fighting
cleaning by hand of your protective hood in a
utility sink:
1. Choose a utility sink that is specifically used
for cleaning of protective clothing; do not use
a kitchen sink or other sink that is employed
for personal products.
2. Brush off any loose debris.
3. Pre-treat heavily soiled or spotted areas.
4. Fill the utility sink with warm water.
5. Use a mild detergent in volume according to
the detergent supplier's instructions.
6. Scrub the hood gently using a soft-bristle
brush. Use only a soft-bristle brush, as stiff
brushes will snag and damage the hood.
7. Drain the sink and thoroughly rinse the hood.
Conduct a second rinse if necessary.
8. Inspect the hood and, where necessary,
rewash the protective hood or submit it for
advanced cleaning procedures.
9. Air-dry the hood by hanging it in a well-
ventilated area, but not in direct sunlight.
10. Rinse the utility sink using routine cleaning
procedures.
Optional Machine Cleaning – Washing machines
and dryers may be used, but only under special
conditions. If washing with protective garments,
wash your protective hood with only the liners of
your protective garments. Do not wash your hood
with garment outer shells, as the hardware and
hook/loop closure tape will damage your hood.
Use the following procedures if machine washing
and drying:
1. Choose a washing machine that is used for
cleaning protective clothing. While top-loading
machines may be used, front-loading washers/
extractors are preferred, as these machines are
less likely to physically damage clothing and
can be programmed for specific water levels,
temperatures, and times.
2. Brush off any loose debris.
3. Pre-treat heavily soiled or spotted areas.
4. Unless otherwise instructed, load machine to
80% of its rated capacity. Overloading will
result in inefficient cleaning.
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5. Use mild wash settings, a mild detergent, and
warm water temperatures.
6. Following washing, remove the hood from the
washing machine and air-dry it by hanging it in
a well-ventilated area but not in direct sunlight,
or put it in a dryer on a no-heat or low-heat
setting.
7. Inspect the hood and, where necessary,
rewash the hood or submit it for advanced
cleaning procedures.
Advanced Cleaning – Your protective hood must
be subjected to an advanced cleaning at least
every 12 months at the time of advanced inspec-
tion or whenever soiling requires additional clean-
ing. Advanced cleaning must be performed by
persons qualified by your department or organi-
zation, or by an Independent Service Provider
(ISP) that has been accepted by Honeywell. For a
list of recognized ISPs, go to www.Honeywell-
FirstResponder.com. Click on "SERVICES" and
then "Cleaning and Care."
Decontamination – Proper decontamination of
your protective hood will depend on the type and
extent of contamination. If your protective hood
becomes contaminated with blood or body fluids,
immediately isolate the hood and inform your
supervisor, department, or organization. Your
protective hood must be subjected to an advanced
cleaning using specialized procedures.
If your protective hood becomes contaminated
with chemicals or other hazardous substances,
immediately isolate your hood and remove it from
service, taking care not to cross-contaminate
other clothing items. Immediately inform your
supervisor, department, or organization. Do not
wear a protective hood that was contaminated
until verification has been provided that your
protective hood is free from contamination.
Repairs – Do not attempt to repair your hood. If
damaged, report the damage to your supervisor,
department, or organization and obtain a new
hood as a replacement. Your protective hood
must be repaired only by Honeywell or an
organization that has been qualified by Honeywell
First Responder Products.
99-BK-S03
January 2012
© 2012 Honeywell International Inc.
Retirement and Disposal
The decision for the continued service of your
protective hood must be made by a qualified
individual within your department or organization.
If you have any doubts about your protective hood
and its condition, immediately bring this matter to
the attention of your supervisor, department, or
organization. Protective hoods that are no longer
deemed serviceable for reasons of damage,
contamination, or other unsafe condition must be
disposed of in a fashion (such as cutting it in
pieces) whereby the protective hood cannot be
reused. Contaminated hoods must be disposed of
by your department or organization in accordance
with federal, state/provincial, or local regulations.
If you are burned or injured while you are wearing
your protective hood, your protective hood must
be removed from service and retained by your
department or organization for an appropriate
period as determined by your department or
organization.
Warranty
Honeywell warrants that all first responder protec-
tive hoods are free from defects in material and
workmanship for the useful life of the product. This
warranty specifically excludes accidental damage
(acid, tears on nails, etc.), intentional or uninten-
tional abuse, natural disasters, damage caused
by disregard of care instructions, and normal
wear. THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER WRITTEN, EXPRESS, IMPLIED,
STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. A full warranty
statement can be found at www.HoneywellFirst-
Responder.com. Click on "SERVICES" and then
Contact Information
on "Cleaning and Care."
If you have questions or require more information,
contact Honeywell First Responder Products.
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