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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CBRN PROTECTIVE COVERALL POLYPROTECT 12 Applicable for BLÜCHER Style No.: 549252 ® Issue: 2013 EN 1073-2: 2002 Class 1 DIN EN ISO 13982-1 2011-02 Type 5 0158...
- Page 2 This suit fulfills the requirements of Ljmn,82/90 ≤ 30 % and LS,8/10 ≤ 15 % of EN ISO 13982-1:2004 + A1:2010 Paragraph of Title Class DIN EN 14325:2004 Abrasion resistance Flex cracking resistance Trapezoidal tear resistance 4.10 Puncture resistance Seam strength Instruction Manual CBRN Protective Coverall, Issue 2013 Page 2 of 20...
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION Important notes for the user and his superior officers This manual is addressed to all persons responsible for the CBRN protective coverall and/or working with the CBRN protective coverall. This manual must be • read • understood • followed during all activities This is a precondition for • safe working with the CBRN protective garment • trouble free handling...
- Page 4 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...
- Page 5 PURPOSE The CBRN protective coverall shall be worn together with a breathing protective mask (respirator) and breathing protective filter (filter canister), CBRN protective gloves and CBRN overboots (=personal CNBC protection equipment). The nominal protection factor IL class 1 of EN 1073-2 was achieved with respirator M2000 of Dräger Safety AG &...
- Page 6 SIZES The CBRN protective coverall must be worn in the CAUTION correct size in order to provide complete protection. NOTE All measurements are given in centimetres Body Height Short Regular Long XXS-S 73-80 ----- ----- 150-155 XS-S 81-88 ---- ----- 156-161 89-96 162-167...
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Page 7: Structure And Function
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION The CBRN protective coverall is manufactured from an air permeable two layer textile fabric compound: • The outer layer (shell fabric) is impregnated with an oil and water repellency treatment. • The inner layer (filter laminate) is a laminated composite consisting of the following layers: ◦... - Page 8 PROTECTIVE PERFORMANCE The two layer textile fabric compound as mentioned in section 4.1 offers protection against specific chemical warfare agents according to “TNO-PML test methods for air-permeable and air-impermeable CNBC protective materials (PML 2004-PU2)”. • Laid drop diffusive flow test (10 g HD/m , 10 cm , 1 μl drops, 12 hours)
- Page 9 WEAR USAGE LIMITATIONS • The accumulated wear time in a non-contaminated environment is 20 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.).
- Page 10 Fig. 1: Putting on the CBRN protective coverall 6.2.1 Adjusting the protective coverall Fig. 1, sequence 1 1. Put on the protective coverall. 2. Wearing the attached socks step into the CBRN overboots. 3. Pull down the leg overlap to cover the CBRN overboots. Instruction Manual CBRN Protective Coverall, Issue 2013 Page 10 of 20...
- Page 11 6.2.2 Adjusting the protective coverall Fig. 1, sequence 2 1. Tighten the draw-strings at the hem by using the cord lock. 6.2.3 Putting on the respirator and sealing the hood Fig. 1, sequence 3 and 4 1. Close the zip fastener. 2.
- Page 12 Check for a tight fit of the coverall sleeves on the CAUTION protective gloves, and adjust if deemed necessary. After putting on the personal protection equipment, get another person to check it for correct fit. HOW TO TAKE OFF A CONTAMINATED CNBC PROTECTIVE COVERALL (DOFFING) Observe the following strictly when taking off (doffing) a CAUTION...
- Page 13 Fig. 2: Taking off a contaminated CBRN protective coverall ® © by BLÜCHER GmbH 2013 Page 13 of 20...
- Page 14 When taking off contaminated CBRN protective coverall the following sequence is recommended: 1. Pull the overlap above the ankle (Fig. 2, sequence 1). 2. Open the CBRN overboots and shake the CBRN overboots off. 3. Open the hook and loop fasteners of the arm sleeves (Fig.
- Page 15 TRANSPORT / DISPOSAL OF CONTAMINATED CBRN PROTECTIVE COVERALL 6.4.1 Transport Transport a contaminated CBRN protective coverall only in suitable packaging (e.g. a plastic bag) and make sure it is sufficiently labelled. 6.4.2 Disposal Do not touch a contaminated CBRN protective coverall CAUTION with unprotected skin or the underwear.
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Page 16: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE CBRN protective coveralls which have not been contaminated but have become very dirty during training operations can be washed and dried up to 6 times as long as the 6 washing and drying cycles are not exceed within the 20 calender days wear time. - Page 17 Washing: 40 °C fine washing - gentle wash cycle. Fill drum only half Detergent: ATTENTION Only use mild washing detergents ATTENTION Do not use softeners Rinsing: Rinse twice thoroughly after washing Spin-drying: Spin-dry for approx. 20 sec. after washing, max. 1100 rpm, detergent AATCC1193, dosage 0,25g/l Chlorination: ATTENTION Do not use chlorine...
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Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Visual check to be conducted: • after each usage • after any care procedure acc. to section 7.1 Check the shell fabric (outer layer) and the filter laminate (inner layer) for damage such as: • holes • tears • abrasion Visible damage and changes in the personal CBRN CAUTION protective equipment reduce the protection performance. - Page 19 STORAGE 8.1 STORAGE Store the coverall in its original factory sealed bag in a CAUTION clean and dry environment without direct exposure to sunlight and heat. VOR DIREKTER SONNEN- EINSTRAHLUNG UND HITZE SCHÜTZEN KEEP AWAy FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND HEAT ®...
- Page 20 Copyright 2013 by BLÜCHER GmbH © ® All rights reserved. No part of this instruction manual may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of BLÜCHER GmbH. ® BLÜCHER GmbH ® Mettmanner Str. 25 40699 Erkrath | Germany tel +49 211 92 44 0 fax +49 211 92 44 211 info @ bluecher.com...
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