Drager CPS 7800 Gas Tight Suit Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Drager

Table of Contents

Safety-related information
Conventions in this document
- Meaning of the alert icons
- Brand names
Description
Use
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Storage
Disposal
Technical Data
Order list
Customer Support
References
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Drager CPS 7800 Gas Tight Suit

CPS 7800 Gas Tight Suit

Before using this product, carefully read these Instructions for Use and those of the associated products.
Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specified in the Intended use section of this document.
Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are retained and appropriately used by the product user.
Only trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with this product.
Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and service the product. Dräger recommends a Dräger service contract for all maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried out by Dräger.
Only authentic Dräger spare parts and accessories may be used for maintenance. Otherwise the proper functioning of the product may be impaired.
Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product.
Notify Dräger in the event of any product or component fault or failure.

Conventions in this document

Meaning of the alert icons

The following alert icons are used in this document to identify and highlight areas of text that require greater awareness by the user. A definition of the meaning of each icon is as follows:

WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this situation could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, this situation could result in physical injury or damage to the product or environment. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTICE
Indicates additional information on how to use the product.

Brand names

The following brand names are used in this document:

D-mex®, FPS®, HPS®, Panorama Nova®, PAS®, PSS® and X-plore® are registered trademarks of Dräger.
Eltra® and ECOLAB® are registered trademarks of Ecolab.
K-MEX® and Tricotril® are registered trademarks of KCL GmbH.
Cryo-Industrial® is a registered trademark of Tempshield, Inc.

Abbreviations

FKM = fluoroelastomer

Description

Dräger CPS 7800 are gas-tight chemical protective suits in line with EN 943-2:2019 (type 1b-ET). They are reusable, gas-tight protective suits.
A self-contained breathing apparatus or an air line breathing apparatus and a full face mask are required for breathing air supply. The full face mask can be permanently integrated into the chemical protective suit and has one of the following connections:

Round thread connection (RA) according to DIN EN 148-1
Plug-in connector (P) for protective positive apparatus
Universal connector (PE) according to DIN EN 148-3
Universal plug-in connector (PE/ESA) according to DIN 58 600.

NOTICE
Only use for demand valves that fit the relevant full face mask. This ensures fault-free operation.

Alternatively, the chemical protective suit can be equipped with a face cuff. A full face mask that fits the compressed air breathing apparatus or a compressed air hose respirator is placed on the face cuff. Possible combinations see Chap. 3.4 on Page 25.
The compressed air breathing apparatus or compressed air hose respirator, full face mask and safety helmet are worn over the chemical protective suit.
The chemical protective suit is equipped with exchangeable gloves. There are different glove combinations available:

inside chemical-resistant FKM/butyl glove, outside optional cut-resistant and watertight Tricotril overglove or optional cut-resistant K-MEX-Gigant overglove
inside chemical-resistant laminate glove, outside cut and watertight Tricotril glove (glove combination)
Inside chemical-resistant laminate glove, outside butyl glove (glove combination)

The chemical protective suit can be equipped either with socks made from the same material as the suit or with boots. The socks by themselves do not provide adequate protection from mechanical stresses. The user must therefore also wear suitable safety boots which are approved to EN ISO 20345. A cuff prevents the penetration of substances between the socks and safety boots.
The chemical protective suit features a pocket for radio units and a push-to- talk button flap. The pocket is labelled with the type ID.
The following optional components can be fitted to the chemical protective suit:

Regulating valve PT 120 L:
Ventilation unit for connecting external air sources to the cooling system inside the suit
An external air supply (e.g. compressed air breathing apparatus or a compressed air hose respirator) is connected to the plug-in nipple on the regulating valve. Theair is conveyed inside the chemical protective suit via the regulating valve. There are air venting hoses in the chemical protective suit that are connected to the regulating valve, these distribute the air supply flow into the suit.
Braces: for adjusting the length of the suit.
Work ID numbers:
for simplified identification of the work teams. Marking with a waterproof pen is possible, but not recommended.

Intended use

The chemical protective suit protects against gaseous, liquid, aerosol-based and solid hazardous substances and against infectious agents. It also protects against the incorporation of radioactive particles.
The chemical protective suit can be used in accidents with hazardous substances or for cleaning tanks, for example.

Limitations on the intended use

Certain chemicals are subject to restrictions regarding the period of use depending on concentration, state of aggregation and ambient conditions. Avoid heat and open flames. The chemical protective suit is not suitable for fire fighting. For information on mechanical and chemical resistance as well as on temperature resistance, see Chap. . The chemical protective suit does not offer protection against radiation of radioactive particles or radiation damage. The chemical protective suit may not be used when it is damaged or worn.

Approvals

The chemical protective suit is approved in accordance with:

EN 943-1:2015+A1:2019; EN 943-2:2019
EN 14126:2003+AC:2004
BS 8467:2006:category B
EN 1073-1:2016+A1:2018:IL:Class 3,
nominal protection factor 10000
(only Dräger CPS 7800 with air supply unit)
EN 1073-2:2002:IL: class 2, nominal protection factor 50
(only Dräger CPS 7800 without air supply unit)
EN 14593-1:2018
(only Dräger CPS 7800 with air supply unit)
EN 14594:2018
(only Dräger CPS 7800 with air supply unit)
ISO 16 602:2007+Amd 1:2012
SOLAS II-2, Reg. 19, consolidated edition 2004
TP TC 019/2011
(EU) 2016/425
Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment, as amended to apply in GB.
NOTICE
The standards according to which the respective chemical protective suit is approved are marked with a dot on the rating plate.
The Nitril safety boots are approved in accordance with the following standards and regulations:
EN ISO 20345:2011
EN 15090:2012.

Declarations of conformity: see www.draeger.com/product- certificates

The resistance of the chemical protective suit has been tested according to IEC 60093. As a result, the chemical protective suit may be worn in explosion- hazard areas. As the gloves are not sufficiently conductive, however, conductive objects must be properly grounded if a dangerous charging due to operational procedures cannot be excluded (e.g. when filling and draining steel barrels).

Tested personal protective equipment

CAUTION
Only the following combinations of protective equipment are tested and approved. For non-Dräger approved combinations, the operator must independently determine whether such combination is appropriate.

Full face masks if equipped with a face cuff

Dräger FPS 7000
Panorama Nova
Dräger X-plore 6000 EPDM

Compressed air breathing apparatus

PA 90
PSS 100
PSS 3000
PSS 4000
PSS 5000
PSS 7000

Closed-circuit breathing apparatus

PSS BG 4 PLUS

Compressed air hose breathing respirators

Abil
PAS Lite
PAS Micro
PAS Colt
PAS Colt Harness
PAS X-plore
X-plore 9500

Lung demand valves

All lung demand valves in the PSS series

Safety helmets

Dräger HPS 3000 Series
Dräger HPS 4000 Series
Dräger HPS 6000 Series
Dräger HPS 7000 Series
Dräger HPS SafeGuard
Industrial helmet

Type-identical identification mark

The type-identical identification mark is found on the pocket in the chemical protective suit.

| Caution! Strictly follow the Instructions for Use.
---|---

| Protective clothing against gaseous, liquid, aerosol and solid chemicals (in accordance with EN 943-1:2015+A1:2019 and EN 943- 2:2019, type 1b-ET-B Enhanced Robustness, see 9.3)

| Protective clothing against infective agents (in accordance with EN 14126:2003/ AC:2004, letter B in the identification)

| Protective clothing against radioactive contamination by solid particles in accordance with EN 1073- 1:2016+A1:2018 and EN 1073-2:2002 (for classes, see 3.3)

| Assignment of height, waist and chest measurement to the size of the chemical protective suit (see Chap. 9 on Page 34).

Use

Prerequisites

WARNING
The chemical protective suit must be used in accordance with the applicable standards and directives of the country in question.
The environmental impact must be determined prior to use, since the suitability of the chemical protective suit must be determined before its use. The chemical protective suit must only be used for suitable purposes. The user has to consider national and other requirements for the use of personal protective equipment.
Non-observance can lead to death or severe physical injuries.

Instructions on using the fastener system

The fastener system has been developed especially for the chemical protective suits. Generally, the additional seals make mobility more difficult in comparison to zip fasteners on normal clothing. To prevent folds forming on the fastener system, the open section of the fastener system must be free of tension and operated without being twisted. At the same time, the closed area must be held tight with the hand. The protective suit wearer should be standing upright when opening and closing the fastener system.

CAUTION
To avoid damage to the fastener system, both halves of the zip must be parallel and unstressed. Do not use force when opening and closing the fastener system or jerk the zipper.
Fastener systems without sufficient lubrication are more difficult to operate. This can result in damage to the fastener system. Lubricate the fastener system using the grease stick supplied by Dräger.

Opening the fastener system

Fully open the fastener system.
Always pull the zipper tab in the direction of the zipper mechanism; never pull diagonally!
Do not use force. Zip elements can become bent!
If the zipper tab gets caught, pull it back and push it forward again.

Closing the fastener system

When closing the fastener system, avoid diagonal forces on the zip.
Pull the fastener chains together by hand. Then the zip will slide more easily along the section that is being pulled together.
Foreign objects (e.g. shirt, jacket, threads) must not be trapped between the zip elements.

Preparation for use

Preparing the chemical protective suit

NOTICE
Dräger recommends that you keep the flat bags in which the chemical protective suit was delivered for later storage purposes.

Check for leaks before using the suit for the first time in order to detect any damage due to transport. Observe the maintenance intervals thereafter (see Chap. 6.1 on Page 29).
Place the chemical protective suit flat on the ground and examine visually (see Chap. 6.2 on Page 29).
WARNING
Do not use a damaged chemical protective suit. If you do, you risk death or serious injury.
If fitted, check the function of the air supply unit. If there is no air supply connected, seal the ventilation unit valve connections to protect against dirt.
Where necessary, fasten the braces with the relevant shackles.
NOTICE
So that the braces can be fastened at the correct height, there are multiple fastening straps on the chemical protective suit. Depending on the size of the wearer, the braces should be fastened so that the waist belt of the compressed air breathing apparatus or compressed air hose respirator of the training unit does not get stuck.
Treat the full face mask visor from inside using “klar-pilot” anti-fogging gel. Use the spray “klar-pilot“ Comfort for coated mask visors.
Open out the full face mask straps, both for chemical protective suits with integrated full face masks and for chemical protective suits with full face masks.

Putting on the chemical protective suit

NOTICE
Get a second person to assist you with donning the suit.

Put on underclothing (moisture-wicking work clothing, cotton gloves).
NOTICE
Dräger recommends tucking the trouser legs of the underclothing into the socks to prevent the trouser legs shifting.
To prevent the cotton gloves slipping down, they should be fixed on the wrist using insulation tape.
If the chemical protective suit is fitted with a face cuff, adjust the elastic straps in the hood to the user’s head size.

NOTICE
The proper fit of the sealing sleeve on the face is important for the tight fit of the full face mask.
If the chemical protective suit is fitted with braces, step into the suit so that the braces are lying against the sides and do not slip in between the legs.

If the chemical protective suit is equipped with gas-tight integrated socks:
a. Without shoes, first step into the right trouser leg, then into the left trouser leg.
b. Don the safety boots.
If the chemical protective suit is equipped with gas-tight integrated safety boots: Without shoes, first step into the right trouser leg and into the safety boot, then into the left trouser leg and the safety boot.
Pull up the chemical protective suit to the waist.
If the chemical protective suit is fitted with braces, put on the braces.
Slip the left arm into the sleeve and glove.
Slip the right arm into the sleeve and glove.
If the chemical protective suit is equipped with an integrated full face mask:
a. Pull apart the straps on the full face mask.
b. Pull the hood over the head.
c. Straighten the full face mask so that the face seal is positioned correctly on the face.
d. Tighten the straps on the full face mask straight away.
If the chemical protective suit is equipped with a face cuff:

a. Line up the face cuff so that it is positioned underneath the full face mask seal on the face.
b. Put on the full face mask.
Do not move the hood with the cuff when putting on.
c. Align the full face mask so that the sealing line is in place at all points on the face cuff.
d. Place the full face mask carrying strap around the neck.
e. Put the full face mask straps over the head so that the back of the head is fully enclosed by the straps. If the straps are too high, the mask may slip.
f. Tighten the straps on the full face mask.

Have the position of the full face mask checked by a second person.
Check proper functioning of the full face mask as described in the instructions for use of the relevant full face mask.
If the chemical protective suit is fitted with a face cuff and the mask is not fully sealed, check that the sealing tapes on the face cuff are located in the sealing area of the mask sealing lips. In this case, pull out the hood material from the sealing frame area far enough for the elastomer of the face cuff to be located underneath the frame. Ensure that the face cuff is not pulled down under the mask.
Close the fastener system. Always pull in the direction of the zip. Do not use force!
Close the cover strap on the fastener system.
Pull the suit material up in front of the body, and down behind the body. This is ensured when the breathing apparatus is fitted.
Put on the breathing apparatus.
Check the correct functioning of the breathing apparatus.
If the air supply unit is being used, connect the air supply to the air supply unit.
Fit the over gloves if required:
a. Pull the K-MEX-Gigant over glove over the arm ring and secure it with the corresponding rubber ring.
b. Pull the Triquetral over glove over the arm ring and secure it with the corresponding rubber ring.
Put on the safety helmet where applicable.

**NOTICE**
In chemical protective suits with face cuffs the leak test as described in steps 11 to 13 should not be regarded as a reliable indication that the suit will fulfil its function in the same way when worn by somebody else. For maximum protection Drager recommends checking the fit individually for each wearer.

Observe during use

CAUTION
A heat build-up in the chemical protective suit can result in circulatory collapse; for this reason, wear a cooling vest underneath or use a suitable ventilation system, as appropriate.

NOTICE
When working at low temperatures, Drager recommends using FKM/IIR gloves or, alternatively, the laminate/IIR combination, as they offer greater cold flexibility.

Never start a mission alone!
Observe the operating time, limitations and specific national regulations. The maximum operating time may also depend on the used respiratory protective device and the operating conditions.
When working at low temperatures or with cryogenic media, use suitable over gloves (e.g. Cryo-Industrial Gloves from Temp shield, Inc.) or underclothing.1
Leave the contaminated area immediately in a case of emergency. Open fastener system in clean area only.

After use

Precleaning of the chemical protective suit

**** WARNING
Never touch contaminated parts unless wearing protective clothing. Avoid contaminating the clean interior of the suit.
Failure to meet the required safety precautions may result in death or serious injury.

Leave the contaminated area and have the chemical protective suit precleaned by an assistant. The assistant must also wear protective clothing and breathing apparatus where necessary.
For precleaning, Dräger recommends using plenty of water to which a detergent has been added. This will be sufficient to wash away most chemicals (acids, alkalis, organic and inorganic substances).
**** CAUTION
If precleaning is not possible on site, remove and close the suit immediately to prevent chemicals from entering the suit.
Clean the chemical protective suit thoroughly for a sufficient time. Avoid spreading chemicals.
In the event of contamination with hazardous substances, dispose of the waste water in line with the relevant waste waster disposal regulations.
If necessary, carry out decontamination in several steps. Further information on decontamination2 can be obtained from Dräger.

1 not part of the EU type approval test
2 not part of the EU type approval test

Taking off the chemical protective suit

WARNING
Only take off the chemical protective suit in a noncontaminated area.

Remove the safety helmet where applicable.
If the chemical protective suit is equipped with an air supply unit, have the air supply disconnected by a second person.
Disconnect the breathing apparatus from the full face mask, and set down.
CAUTION
For chemical protective suits with face cuffs: if liquid splashes or aerosols sprays occur that could have penetrated between the full face mask and face cuff, bend the head forward, remove the full face mask and wipe down the face cuff without any chemicals getting into the face area in the process.
Unfasten the straps on the full face mask: Insert a finger underneath the straps on the neckband and push the adjusting buckles forwards using your thumb.
If the chemical protective suit is equipped with an integrated full face mask:
a. Open the cover strap.
b. Open the fastener system.
Always pull in the direction of the zip. Do not use force.
c. Remove the hood and mask back over the head.
d. After this point, take out the right arm, then the left arm from the sleeves.
If the chemical protective suit is equipped with a face cuff:
a. Remove the full face mask.
b. Open the cover strap.
c. Open the fastener system.
Always pull in the direction of the zip. Do not use force.
d. Take your head out of the head part.
e. After this point, take out the right arm, then the left arm from the sleeves.
If the chemical protective suit is fitted with braces, remove the braces.
Fold the chemical protective suit away from the wearer in such a way that no chemicals or cleaning agents can enter the interior of the suit.
Climb out of the safety boots and trouser legs.

NOTICE
Dräger recommends that you keep a record of the mission .

Troubleshooting

Fault	Cause	Remedy 1
Fastener system jammed	Foreign objects in zipper mechanism	Clean zip

fastener, remove foreign objects
Excess friction| Lubricate zip fastener with grease stick
Chemical protective suit leaky| Fastener system not closed| Close fastener system completely
Suit material damaged| Repair with suit repair kit. Check for leaks again.
Safety boots or gloves faulty or leaky joint| Replace or seal. Check for leaks again.
Valve disc or seat dirty or faulty| Clean or replace. Check for leaks again.
Full face mask or face cuff leaking| Replace or seal. Check for leaks again.
Chemical protective suit not ventilated| Valve disc on suit valve sticks| Clean or replace. Check for leaks again.
Hook-and-loop strap becomes detached| The hook-and-loop strap is attached with adhesive.
Cleaning and decontamination can cause it to become loose.| Reapply adhesive to the hook-and- loop strap. Check for leaks again.

1 not part of the EU type approval test

Maintenance

Maintenance table

The specified intervals are recommendations from Dräger. If required, deviating national guidelines must be observed.
For maintenance work on the full face mask, air supply unit and compressed air breathing apparatus, see the relevant operating instructions.

NOTICE
Originally lead sealed chemical protective suits have to be checked after five years, if they were stored in a CPS storage and transportation bag. After this period or when the seal is broken, chemical protective suits must be serviced in accordance with specified intervals.
Chemical protective suits with integrated full face mask are not sealed as the full face mask is subject to other maintenance intervals.

Work to do| before first use| after use| after repair| annually
---|---|---|---|---
Visual inspection of the chemical protective suit| X| X| | X1
Cleaning and disinfecting the chemical protective suit| | X| |
Maintaining the fastener system| | X| X| X1
Service the face cuff| | X| X| X1
Check the seal on the chemical protective suit| X2| X| X| X1
Check the seal on the suit valve| X2| X| X| X1

Applies to chemical protective suits that are stored without carrying bag on vehicles
With chemical protective suits that are stored in the relevant carrying bag, the interval is extended to two years.
Optional during the incoming goods inspection of an originally sealed chemical protective suit.

**** NOTICE
Dräger recommends keeping a record of all maintenance work .

Visual inspection of the chemical protective suit

The following examinations are mandatory. The chemical protective suit must be repaired or disposed of in case of defects.

No holes, cuts or abrasions must be found on the outside of the chemical protective suit.
The seam band must not be coming apart in any way.
The face cuff and full face mask must be clean.
The following parts must be undamaged:
a. Suit material
b. Gloves
c. Socks or boots
d. Face cuff
e. Full face mask
f. Closure system and cover
The suit valve must be clear and undamaged.
The suit material must not have any signs of wear. The coating must not come apart from the fabric.

Cleaning and disinfecting the chemical protective suit

**** CAUTION
Risk of damaging the material!
Do not use any solvents (e. g. acetone, alcohol) or cleaning agents containing abrasive particles for cleaning and disinfecting. Only use the prescribed process and use the cleaning and disinfection agents given. Other agents, dosages and contact times may damage the product.

QR-Code For information about suitable cleaning agents and disinfectants and their specifications, refer to document 9100081 at www.draeger.com/IFU.

Manual cleaning and disinfecting

Remove the air supply unit, clean and disinfect separately.
Unfasten the protective cap, valve disc on the suit valve and cover flap on the air supply unit (if fitted).
Remove the gloves if necessary:
If the chemical protective suit is equipped with a glove combination, the glove combination must be removed and disposed.
If Tricotril over gloves were used, remove them but do not wash them. Contaminated Tricotril over gloves must be replaced.
If K-MEX-Gigant over gloves were used, remove them and clean separately.
FKM/butyl gloves can remain on the suit during manual cleaning.
WARNING
There is the risk of contamination if the glove combination is not replaced!
No assurance has been made that the material will be able to withstand repeated chemical exposure.
Clean the valve disc separately with clean, warm water.
Prepare a cleaning solution containing water and a cleaning agent.
Clean the chemical protective suit and all reusable components with a soft cloth and cleaning solution.
Thoroughly rinse all parts under running water.
Prepare a disinfectant bath containing water and a disinfectant.
Put all parts that require disinfection in the disinfectant bath.
Rinse all parts thoroughly under running water.
Dry all parts .

Mechanical cleaning and disinfecting
The following accessories are required for mechanical cleaning:

Industrial washing machine Dräger Combi Clean or equivalent
Washing agent: Eltra
For dosage information, see information 9021380
Washing bag (for chemical protective suit with full face mask)

The industrial washing machine must have the following features:

Drum volume >130 litres
Drum diameter >60 cm
Door opening >37 cm
Programmable logic controller
Electronic temperature control ±2 °C
Drum speed: max. 20 rotations/minute
Washing program: 2 slow rotations in one direction, 18 seconds waiting time, 2 slow rotations in the other direction, 18 seconds waiting time.

Clean and disinfect the chemical protective suit as follows:

Remove the ventilation unit, clean and disinfect separately.
Then rinse thoroughly in clean water.
Unfasten the protective cap and valve disc on the suit valve, as well as the cover strap on the air supply unit, where applicable.
Remove the gloves if necessary:
If the chemical protective suit is equipped with a glove combination, the glove combination must be removed and disposed.
If Tricotril over gloves were used, remove them but do not wash them. Contaminated Tricotril over gloves must be replaced.
If K-MEX-Gigant over gloves were used, remove them and clean separately.
Remove FKM/butyl gloves.
WARNING
There is the risk of contamination if the glove combination is not replaced!
No assurance has been made that the material will be able to withstand repeated chemical exposure.
Clean the valve disc separately with clean, warm water and then disinfect.
Open the fastener system on the chemical protective suit completely.
Spread out the chemical protective suit on a clean working surface and smooth out wrinkles.
For a permanently fitted full face mask:
a. Pull the washing bag over the hood so that the washing bag foam is on the full face mask visor.
b. Tighten and tie the cord.
Turn up the socks or protective boots twice. Avoid sharp bends.
Place the sleeves into the centre of the chest section. Smooth out any creases.
Fold the hood and top section of the chemical protective suit so that they are positioned on the rolled up protective boots. Smooth out any creases.
Place the chemical protective suit into the industrial washing machine.
Start the washing program “Chemical protective suit”.

CAUTION
Risk of damaging the material!
To avoid damaging the chemical protective suit, the wash drum must only move when filled with water

Observe the following parameters during washing:

Water temperature for cleaning and disinfection: 62 °C ±2 °C
4 rinse cycles with clear, cold water 13. Dry all parts .

Drying the chemical protective suit

CAUTION
Risk of damaging the material!
To avoid the chemical protective suit being damaged, it must not be spin- dried.
To avoid mould formation, for example, the chemical protective suit must be completely dry.

Before drying, tip out any remaining liquid from the chemical protective suit or wipe with a sponge.
Dry all parts thoroughly inside and outside.
The chemical protective suit can be blow-dried using dry, oil-free compressed air or in a protective suit dryer system:
– Temperature: maximum 40 °C
– Time: min. 120 minutes
Avoid direct heat radiation or direct sunlight.
NOTICE
Suitable drying systems for the chemical protective suit include:
Top Trock SF01 with GF fan
Drying systems of an equivalent design
Visual inspection of chemical protective suit, full face mask, protective boots and gloves.
Re-fit the air supply unit. Re-fit the cover strap where necessary.
For chemical protective suits with face cuff, apply talc to the face cuff inside and outside after every cleaning and disinfection process so that the material does not become stuck together.

Maintaining the fastener system

Lubricate the fastener system thoroughly after every use and every cleaning and disinfection process. Use the grease stick available from Dräger to do this.
In particular, lubricate the chain links on the zip fastener and the area below the chain links on which the zip is running.

NOTICE
To prevent the closure system sticking, protruding textile threads must be removed.

Examining tightness of the chemical protective suit

The test is described for the test device Porta Control 3000.
You can carry out the tests with other test devices, but the indicated values must be observed.
Carry out the test according to ISO 17491-1, method A.2 at constant room temperature (20 °C ±5 °C).
The compressed air used must comply with the requirements of EN 12021.
The required test accessories are listed in the order list.

Preparation of test

Seal the connections for protective suits with ventilation unit.
For protective suits with face cuffs:
a. Blow up the test fan moderately and close with a hose clip.
b. Moisten the test fan with water and insert through the open fastener system into the hood on the protective suit.
c. Continue to blow the test fan until the face cuff is in position all-round.
d. Seal the test fan with a hose clip.
For protective suits with integrated full face mask:
a. Remove the protective cap from the connector.
b. Seal the exhalation valve and inhalation valve using the test accessories.
Close the fastener system.
Spread out the protective suit with the rear section downwards.
Unfasten the protective cap from the suit valve and remove the valve disc.
Fit the double protective cap onto the suit valve.
Connect one connection of the test cap to the test unit via the blue hose.
Ensure that both valves are connected to the black hose of the test unit.
Connect the other connection of the test cap to the compressed air supply (6 bar) via the black hose.
Perform the test .

Performing the test

CAUTION
If the suit is overfilled, the material will be damaged.
When filling the chemical protective suit ensure that the pressure does not exceed the specified values.

Open the blow up valve on the black hose and fill the chemical protective suit until the test unit shows 17.5 mbar. Close the blow up valve.
Set a settling time of 10 minutes start the stopwatch. During this time, keep the pressure at approx. 17 mbar so that a pressure and temperature compensation can be carried out. If required, top up the air.
Open the relief valve. Lower the pressure to 16.5 mbar. Close the relief valve.
Set a test time of 6 minutes and start the stopwatch.
Read off the pressure on the test unit at the end of the test time.

If the pressure drop is less than or equal to 3 mbar, the chemical protective suit is deemed sealed. Then disassemble the test setup and the suit valve.

If the pressure drop is greater than 3 mbar:

Moisten critical points (such as seams, closure system, glove and boot joints) with soapy water.
Mark leaking areas.
Rinse off soapy water and dry the chemical protective suit thoroughly.
De-aerate and repair the chemical protective suit.
Repeat the leak test.

Alternatively, the chemical protective suit can be returned to Dräger for repair.

Examining tightness of a suit valve

The test is described for the test device Porta Control 3000.
You can carry out the tests with other test devices, but the indicated values must be observed. Carry out the test according to EN 943-1, 6.5.1, however with
10 mbar overpressure, at constant room temperature (20 °C ±5 °C).
The compressed air used must comply with the requirements of EN 12021.
The required test accessories are listed in the order list .

Remove the blow up valve with plug-in coupling from the hose.
Connect the hose end to the test unit.
Insert the pumping ball on the relief valve into the black hose in a way that the arrow on the pumping ball points toward the relief valve.
Moisten valve disc with clear water and fasten.
Fit the test cap from the outside on the valve and connect it to the test unit via the connection hose.
Open the relief valve and create an overpressure of +10 mbar with the pumping ball. Close the relief valve.
Set at test time of 1 minutes and start the stopwatch.
Read off the pressure on the test unit at the end of the test time.

If the pressure change is less than 1 mbar, the suit valve is OK. In this case:

Disassemble test setup.
Fit the protective cap onto the suit valve.

If the pressure change is greater than 1 mbar:

Remove the valve disc and conduct a visual inspection.
The valve disc and valve seat must be clean and undamaged.
If necessary, replace the valve disc .
Repeat the test.

Special maintenance work

Check for leaks again after servicing and/or replacing parts.
We recommend that all repairs be conducted by Dräger.

Replacing gloves

WARNING
If the chemical protective suit is equipped with a glove combinations, the glove combinations must be removed, disposed of and replaced with a new glove combination. No assurance has been made that the material will be able to withstand repeated chemical exposure.
Do not use talcum for fitting the gloves. Otherwise the gloves may slip out if the user exerts too much pressure on the glove from inside by stretching too much.

Always replace gloves or glove combinations as follows:

Remove over glove and rubber ring (if fitted).
Lift the arm ring with the thumb and press the support ring, on which the glove is located, out of the sleeve.
All gloves except glove combinations:
Pull the new glove onto the support ring and align at the arm ring. The long axis of the elliptical support ring points parallel to the hand surface.
Make sure that no wrinkles develop between glove and support ring.
Insert a glove with support ring or new glove combination through the open closure system into the chemical protection suit sleeve.
Insert glove with support ring or new glove combination through the arm ring and align:
The left glove goes into the left sleeve, and the right into the right sleeve.
The back of the hand points to the sleeve seam.
Push the glove unit into the arm ring until the edge of the support ring is in contact with the edge of the arm ring.
The support ring must sit completely in the gap of the arm ring.
Fit over glove (if desired):
Pull the cuff of the -over glove over the arm ring and fasten with the corresponding rubber ring.
Check the seal on the chemical protective suit.

Replacing a valve disc

Unfasten protective cap and old valve disc. Do not damage the valve housing plug.
Fit a new valve disc.
Place the protective cap onto the training suit.

Storage

Storage conditions

CAUTION
If you fail to ensure proper storage conditions, the chemical protective suit may be damaged!

Store the chemical protective suit in a dark, cool, dry and airy place without pressure or stress.
Keep out of UV light and direct sunlight; avoid ozone.
Observe the storage temperature .

Preparing for storage

Close the fastener system up to approx. 5 cm before the end. Regularly check whether the fastener system is still adequately greased.
Pull the flat bag supplied over the hood.
If the chemical protective suit is folded together, pull the supplied flat bag over the safety boots so that the chemical protective suit is not discolored.

Storage of the chemical protective suit

The following storage options are possible:

Lay the chemical protective suit flat during storage. If the chemical protective suit is stored in the utility vehicle, avoid wear due to constant friction against the storage surface.
Hang up the chemical protective suit on an appropriate hanger or a hanging rail. The hood or protective boots must be in contact with the ground.
Fold up the chemical protective suit and store it in a transport case, storage bay or carrying bag.
Pack the chemical protective suit in a CPS storage and transportation bag.

NOTICE
Dräger recommends packing the chemical protective suit in the CPS storage and transportation bag to protect it from environmental influences and to extend maintenance intervals.

Folding up the chemical protective suit

NOTICE
Fold up the depressurized chemical protective suit carefully.
Do not use force to bend the suit material, seams and fastener system in the process. Avoid sharp bends.

For a permanently fitted full face mask:
a. Pull the flat bag over the full face mask and the hood.
Turn up the socks or protective boots twice.
Avoid sharp bends.
Place the sleeves into the centre of the chest section.
Smooth out any creases.
Fold the hood and top section of the chemical protective suit so that they are positioned on the rolled up protective boots.
Smooth out any creases.

Packing the chemical protective suit in a CPS storage and transportation bag

Place the chemical protective suit in the CPS storage and transportation bag.
Fix the full face mask or face cuff using the hook and-loop strap.
Place the protective boots as illustrated.
Secure the chemical protective suit below the sleeves and on the boots using straps.
Fold up the sleeves on the shoulders and place on the sides.
Close the CPS storage and transportation bag.
Turn up the CPS storage and transportation bag to the middle on the tip of the boots and directly under the visor or on the neck, respectively.
Turn up the CPS storage and transportation bag in the middle and close the strap buckles.

Disposal

Withdrawal from service

The chemical protective suit must be withdrawn from service in the following situations:

It has been damaged and repair is not possible.
It was contaminated and cannot be decontaminated anymore due to the characteristics of the hazardous substance.
The material of the chemical protective suit has altered: it shows embrittlement, swellings, colour changes, surface maceration or similar.

In case of doubt please contact Dräger for more information.

Service life

The material properties of the chemical protective suit will be maintained for at least 15 years1 from the date of manufacture if not used and if stored under the recommended conditions, with the recommended maintenance intervals. The service life may be reduced despite correct storage and servicing if the suit is used frequently.

Disposal instructions

The chemical protective suit must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations.

NOTICE

The chemical protective suits can be disposed of thermally or on waste dumps. The type of disposal depends on the contamination.

Technical Data

General

Sizes in cm:

Suit size	Height	Chest measure ment	Waist measure ment
S	150-165	82-112	68-100
M	160-175	92-118	72-110
L	170-185	93-122	77-112
XL	180-195	96-124	77-113
XXL	190-205	99-130	78-118

Weight

Size L, with socks, glove combination, face cuff
approx. 3.50 kg

Size L, with size 46/47 boots, glove combination, face cuff
approx. 5.35 kg

Material:

Chemical protective suit D-mex (CSM coated laminate)
Gloves FKM/butyl or Laminate (HPPE) and Tricotril (nitrile/para-amid) or Laminate (HPPE) and butyl or K-MEX-Gigant: Para-aramid or Tricotril: Nitril /para-aramid
Safety boots Nitrile-P black, FPA-CR safety boots
Socks D-mex
Colours :
Outside/inside blue/grey orange/grey olive/grey beige/grey

Temperatures

During use -40 °C to +70 °C 1 lower temperatures down to -80 °C are possible on short-term exposure and tested for the material D-mex by Dräger, but not as part of the EU type approval test.
Observe operating temperatures of the respiratory protective equipment!
During storage -30 °C to +60 °C

Resistance to penetration of infectious agents

Test	Result	Category 1

Resistance to contaminated liquids under hydrostatic pressure (with the bacteriophage Phi-X174)| hydrostatic pressure: 20 kPa| 6
Resistance to infectious agents in the event of physical contact with substances containing contaminated liquids| Breakthrough- time: >75 min.| 6
Resistance to biologically contaminated dusts| Penetration:

<1 log cfu

| 3
Resistance to biologically contaminated aerosols| Penetration: log r endless| 3

Resistance of the suit material

Test	Result	Category 1
Abrasion resistance	>2000 cycles	6
Flex-cracking resistance	>100000 cycles	6
Flex-cracking resistance at -30 °C	>4000 cycles	6
Tear resistance	>40 N	3
Penetration resistance	>50 N	3
Resistance to flame penetration	Self- extinguishing	3
Seam strength	>500 N	6
Tensile strength	>1000 N	6

Resistance to permeation by chemicals according to EN 943-2:2019

For European approval, the tests against the concentrated chemicals listed below took place by means of complete wetting/coverage of the test samples.
The classification for testing the resistance to permeation by chemicals in accordance with EN 943-1:2015+A1:2019 is provided as follows:

Class 1: >10 minutes

Class 2: >30 minutes

Class 3: >60 minutes

Class 4: >120 minutes

Class 5: >240 minutes

Class 6: >480 minutes

Based on the tests in accordance with section 5.2 of EN 943-2:2019, certain suit configurations are not suitable for continuous exposure to chemicals where only a permeation class < 2 is reached.
The components of the chemical protective suit have been tested for the chemicals listed below under laboratory conditions. The chemical protective suit period of use can depend on several factors, including the concentration and state of matter of the contaminant and the ambient conditions.
Additional information is available from Dräger or at http://www.draeger.com/voice. You need to log on to be able to use the database.

| D-mex| Fastener system without cover| Seams
---|---|---|---
Test chemicals| in min.| Class| in min.| Class| in min.| Class
Acetone, CAS-No. 67-64-1| >480| 6| >30| 2| >480| 6
Acetonitrile, CAS-No. 75-05-8| >480| 6| >30| 2| >480| 6
Ammonia CAS-No. 7664-41-7| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Chlorine, CAS-No. 7782-50-5| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Hydrogen chloride, CAS-No. 7647-01-0| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Dichloromethane, CAS-No. 75-09-2| >480| 6| >60| 3| >120| 4
Diethylamine, CAS-No. 109-

89-7

| >480| 6| >120| 4| >480| 6
Ethyl acetate, CAS-No. 141- 78-6| >480| 6| >60| 3| >480| 6
Carbon disulphide, CAS-No. 75-15-0| >480| 6| >480| 6| >120| 4
Methanol, CAS-No. 67-56-1| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
n-Heptane, CAS-No. 142-82-5| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Caustic soda 40 %, CAS-No. 1310-73-2| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Sulphuric acid 96 %, CAS-No. 7664-93-9| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 5
Tetrahydrofuran, CAS-No. 109-99-9| >480| 6| >30| 2| >480| 6
Toluene, CAS-No. 108-88-3| >480| 6| >120| 4| >480| 6
| Safety boots (Nitrile-P)| FKM/butyl glove
---|---|---
Test chemicals| in min.| Class| in min.| Class
Acetone, CAS-No. 67-64-1| 110| 3| >480| 6
Acetonitrile, CAS-No. 75-05-8| >60| >31| >480| 6
Ammonia CAS-No. 7664-41-7| >480| 6| >480| 6
Chlorine, CAS-No. 7782-50-5| >480| 6| >480| 6
Hydrogen chloride, CAS-No. 7647-01-0| >480| 6| >480| 6
Dichloromethane, CAS-No. 75-09-2| 50| 2| 226| 4
Diethylamine, CAS-No. 109- 89-7| 172| 4| 73| 3
Ethyl acetate, CAS-No. 141- 78-6| 178| 4| 150| 4
Carbon disulphide, CAS-No. 75-15-0| 81| 3| >480| 6
Methanol, CAS-No. 67-56-1| >60| >31| >480| 6
n-Heptane, CAS-No. 142-82- 5| 480| 6| >480| 6
Caustic soda 40 %, CAS-No. 1310-73-2| 480| 6| >480| 6
Sulphuric acid 96 %, CAS-No. 7664-93-9| 480| 6| >480| 6
Tetrahydrofuran, CAS-No. 109-99-9| 126| 4| 20| 11
Toluene, CAS-No. 108-88-3| 235| 4| >480| 6
| Laminate/Tricotril glove combination 1| Laminate/butyl glove combination 2| Face cuff
---|---|---|---
Test chemicals| in min.| Class| in min.| Class| in min.| Class
Acetone, CAS-No. 67-64-1| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Acetonitrile, CAS-No. 75-05-8| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Ammonia CAS-No. 7664-41-7| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Chlorine, CAS-No. 7782-50-5| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Hydrogen chloride, CAS-No. 7647-01-0| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Dichloromethane, CAS-No. 75- 09-2| >>60| 3| >60| 3| 37| 23
Diethylamine, CAS-No. 109- 89-7| >480| 6| >480| 6| 42| 23
Ethyl acetate, CAS-No. 141- 78-6| >480| 6| >480| 6| 329| 5
Carbon disulphide, CAS-No. 75-15-0| >480| 6| >480| 6| 17| 13
Methanol, CAS-No. 67-56-1| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
n-Heptane, CAS-No. 142-82-5| >480| 6| >480| 6| 37| 2
Caustic soda 40 %, CAS-No. 1310-73-2| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Sulphuric acid 96 %, CAS-No. 7664-93-9| >480| 6| >480| 6| >480| 6
Tetrahydrofuran, CAS-No. 109-99-9| >480| 6| >480| 6| 44| 2
Toluene, CAS-No. 108-88-3| >480| 6| >480| 6| 33| 2

Ansell Alphatec 02-100 and Tricotril gloves
Ansell Alphatec 02-100 and butyl gloves
Chemical protective suits with face cuffs are not suitable for permanent exposure to the chemicals given.

| Integrated full face mask 1| Full face mask for face cuff 2
---|---|---
Test chemicals| in min.| Class| in min.| Class
Acetone, CAS-No. 67-64-1| >480| 6| 349| 5
Acetonitrile, CAS-No. 75-05-8| >480| 6| >480| 6
Ammonia CAS-No. 7664-41-7| >480| 6| >480| 6
Chlorine, CAS-No. 7782-50-5| >480| 6| >480| 6
Hydrogen chloride, CAS-No. 7647-01-0| >480| 6| >480| 6
Dichloromethane, CAS-No. 75- 09-2| >603| 3| 40| 2
Diethylamine, CAS-No. 109- 89-7| >603| 3| 53| 2
Ethyl acetate, CAS-No. 141-78- 6| >480| 6| 183| 4
Carbon disulphide, CAS-No. 75-15-0| 53| 2| 20| 14
Methanol, CAS-No. 67-56-1| >2403| 5| >480| 6
n-Heptane, CAS-No. 142-82-5| >603| 31| 64| 3
Caustic soda 40 %, CAS-No. 1310-73-2| >480| 6| >480| 6
Sulphuric acid 96 %, CAS-No. 7664-93-9| >2403| 5| >480| 6
Tetrahydrofuran, CAS-No. 109-

99-9

| >603| 3| 81| 3
Toluene, CAS-No. 108-88-3| >603| 3| 72| 3

Values apply to Butyl mask body
Values apply to EPDM mask body
Cancelled after the protective class is reached
Chemical protective suits with face cuffs and full face masks are not suitable for permanent exposure0 to the chemicals given.

Resistance to the permeation of chemicals according to BS EN 8467:2006

| FKM/butyl glove
---|---
Test chemicals| Penetration after
Mustard gas (HD), CAS-No. 505-60-2| 8 hours

8 hours
Sarin (GB), CAS-No. 107-44- 8

For the approval, the tests were conducted for the following constituents at a concentration of 100g/m² for a period of 240 minutes.

| D-mex| Seams| Fastener system| Safety boots (Nitrile-P)
---|---|---|---|---
Test chemicals| Permeation in μg/cm²
Mustard gas (HD), CAS-No. 505-60-2| <0.1| <0.1| 0.1| 0.1
Sarin (GB), CAS-No. 107-44- 8| <0.1| <0.1| 0.2| <0.1
Soman (GD), CAS-No. 96-64- 0| <0.1| <0.1| 0.1| <0.1
VX, CAS-No. 50782-69-9| <0.1| <0.1| <0.1| <0.1
| Laminate/Tricotril glove combination 1| Laminate/butyl glove combination 2| Face cuff| Integrated mask
---|---|---|---|---
Test chemicals| Permeation in μg/cm²
Mustard gas (HD), CAS-No. 505-60-2| <0.1| <0.1| <0.05| <0.05
Sarin (GB), CAS-No. 107-44- 8| <0.1| <0.1| 0.2| <0.05
Soman (GD), CAS-No. 96-64- 0| <0.08| <0.08| <0.05| <0.05
VX, CAS-No. 50782-69-9| <0.08| <0.08| <0.05| <0.05

Ansell Alphatec 02-100 and Tricotril gloves
Ansell Alphatec 02-100 and butyl gloves

Resistance to permeation by chemicals according to ISO 16

602:2007+Amd1:2012

The classification for testing the resistance to permeation of chemicals in accordance with ISO 16 602:2007+Amd1:2012 is provided as follows:
Class 1: ≥10 minutes
Class 2 ≥30 minutes
Class 3 ≥60 minutes
Class 4 ≥120 minutes

NOTICE
According to ISO 16 602:2007+Amd1:2012, table E.1, class 4 is the highest class that can be achieved with the values determined.

| D-mex| Fastener system without cover| Seams| integrated full face mask| full face mask for face cuff| Protective boots (Nitrile-P)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Test chemicals| Class| Class| Class| Class| Class| Class
Acetone| 4| 2| 4| 4| 4| 3
Acetonitrile| 4| 2| 4| 4| 4| 3
Ammonia| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4
Chlorine| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4
Hydrogen chloride| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4
Dichloromethane| 4| 3| 4| 4| 2| 2
Diethylamine| 4| 4| 4| 4| 2| 4
Ethyl acetate| 4| 3| 4| 4| 4| 4
Carbon disulphide| 4| 4| 4| 4| 11| 3
Methanol| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4| 3
n-Heptane| 4| 4| 4| 4| 3| 4
Caustic soda 40 %| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4
Sulphuric acid 96 %| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4| 4
Tetrahydrofuran| 4| 2| 4| 4| 3| 4
Toluene| 4| 4| 4| 4| 3| 4
| FKM/butyl glove| Laminate/ Tricotril glove combination| Laminate/ butyl glove combination| Face cuff
---|---|---|---|---
Test chemicals| Class| Class| Class| Class
Acetone| 4| 4| 4| 4
Acetonitrile| 4| 4| 4| 4
Ammonia| 4| 4| 4| 4
Chlorine| 4| 4| 4| 4
Hydrogen chloride| 4| 4| 4| 4
Dichloromethane| 4| 3| 3| 2
Diethylamine| 3| 4| 4| 2
Ethyl acetate| 4| 4| 4| 4
Carbon disulphide| 4| 4| 4| 11
Methanol| 4| 4| 4| 4
n-Heptane| 4| 4| 4| 2
Caustic soda 40 %| 4| 4| 4| 4
Sulphuric acid 96 %| 4| 4| 4| 4
Tetrahydrofuran| 1| 4| 4| 2
Toluene| 4| 4| 4| 2

Order list

Name and description	Order number
Dräger CPS 7800 (blue or orange)	R 29 650
Dräger CPS 7800 (olive or beige)	R 29 700

Smaller sizes available upon request
If several types of glove are used in combination, Dräger recommends ordering the gloves one size larger.

Notified Body:
Involved in type approval and in quality control:
DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH Handwerkstrasse 15 70565 Stuttgart
Germany
Reference number:

Approved body:
BSI Assurance UK Ltd.
Kitemark Court
Davy Avenue
Knowlhill
Milton Keynes
MK5 8PP
United Kingdom
Identification number