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Closure Lubricants
The wearer can lubricate a zipper closure that is difficult to
operate. Before applying lubricant, confirm what zipper is
used on the suit (see pictures below).
If the zipper is black with plastic teeth, use Molykote
Light lubricant. If the zipper is white with bright metal teeth
apply paraffin wax lightly on the teeth of the closure while
open. After lubricant is applied, close and open the zipper
several times to ensure smooth function and to remove
excess lubricant.
NOTE: EXCESSIVE FORCE OR IMPROPER TECHNIQUE CAN
DAMAGE THE GAS-TIGHT ZIPPERS IN LEVEL A SUITS. When
opening or closing the zipper, use one hand to hold the
zipper assembly near the slider while pulling the slider in a
direction that is parallel to the line of the zipper assembly.
Using excessive force or not pulling the slider in the
direction of the zipper installation can lead to permanent
damage to the zipper which negatively affects the garment's
gas tight seal.
Garment Repair
Do not use a damaged, altered, or contaminated garment.
If an uncontaminated or unaltered garment fails a
visual inspection or inflation test, contact the distributor
from whom you purchased the suit or DuPont Personal
Protection at 800-931-3456 to determine if the garment can
be returned for repair. Note: Charges may be incurred; refer
to the warranty section in this document.
Tychem
Encapsulated Level A and Encapsulated Level B Suits
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Contaminated garments will not be accepted for repair.
With each returned garment, you must provide the garment
testing log and a declaration that the garment has not been
exposed to chemicals or to biological pathogens. DO NOT
RETURN A GARMENT WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
FROM DUPONT PERSONAL PROTECTION CUSTOMER
SERVICE.
Glove Replacement
Contact DuPont Personal Protection at 800-931-3456 to
determine if the attached gloves on your garment can be
replaced.
Recommended Duration of Use
Tychem
Level A and Tychem
®
may be used for 5 years from date of manufacture as long as
all of the following conditions are met:
1.
The suit has been stored properly (see section on
Storage Conditions)
2.
The suit has not been damaged, altered, or
contaminated
3.
The suit passes a full visual inspection (as outlined
above)
4. For Level A suits, the suit must also pass the ASTM
F1052 inflation test.
After 5 years, if all of the above conditions are met, it is at
the sole discretion of the end-user whether to continue
using the suit or to retire the suit. It is suggested that
garments be labeled and retired to "Training Use Only" after
5 years. DuPont
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Tychem
®
suits may contain materials such as gloves and closures for
which there is no specific storage life data available.
Uncontaminated garments that do not pass a visual
inspection and/or do not pass the inflation test (for Level A
garments) should be retired from service and labeled "For
Training Use Only" or discarded after mutilation.
Level B encapsulating suits
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Level A and Level B encapsulating
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