4. Check function of respirator and place nearby donning location.
5. Visually check size and condition of outer boots and place nearby donning location.
6. Open garment zipper closure completely, ensuring slider is fully open to the bottom stop
before donning.
7. Read garment size label to assure proper fit.
8.
9.
Remove shoes. The sock boots on this garment are worn inside outer chemical boots.
These sock boots do not have adequate durability or slip resistance to be
worn over footwear as an outer covering.
10.
While sitting, insert feet into garment legs and down into sock boots. Stretch legs out
to maximum extension while pulling garment up around hips.
11.
Pull b
oot splash flaps up and don outer boots. Fold splash flaps down over boots as far
as possible.
12.
While standing, connect and adjust garment waist belt.
13.
While standing, with garment at waist level, don respirator harness and back piece.
14.
Don respirator face piece and check its function. To conserve SCBA air supply,
disconnect the air supply from the face piece, if possible, as long as the wearer retains
access to fresh air. In the case of an airline breathing system, complete all connections
and adjustments.
15.
Place one hand in the
sleeve and pull garment sleeve to shoulder. Make sure hand
is securely inside the glove.
16.
Place other
hand in sleeve and glove.
17.
Pull the garment over respirator backpack making sure nothing will constrict or hamper
air flow.
18.
Have assistant slowly close the gas-tight zipper. Special attention and caution should
be used when operating the gas tight zipper in Level A garments. Alw ays ensure
the zipper is as straight as possible when opening or closing the zipper. Pull the
zipper in short increments and not the entire length at once. Do not hold or grasp
the storm flap when opening or closing the zipper. Do not pull at an angle but in
straight line with thumb placed on brass slider to assist movement. If resistance is
encountered during opening or closing, do not try to force, but reverse direction
and inspect zipper teeth (elements) for potential damage. After checking that the
zipper is completely closed, the flaps should be closed and sealed over the zipper.
Have assistant slowly close the gas-tight zipper closure. After checking that the zipper
is completely closed, and that there are no separations along the length of the zipper,
the storm flaps should be closed and secured over the zipper closure.
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