OBERON Arc Flash Suit User Manual

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OBERON INTRODUCTION
Oberon s e eadn arc as persona proecve
equipment (PPE) manufacture in the World. Located in
New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA, Oberon manufactures
arc-raed prodcs sed or proecon rom arc as
hazards. As a leader, Oberon provides innovative new
shield and fabric technologies. Since manufacturing
e rs ever arc as ace sed n 18 Oberon as
continued to provide leading edge technologies including
its True Color Grey (TCG) technology.
CARE & USE TRAINING
Standards for electrical safety in the workplace including
NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 require care and maintenance of
arc-raed con and arc-raed arc as ss. Oberon
has created this User’s Guide to assist with training on
care and use of its products.
Requirements include:
• Pre-Use Inspection
• Manufacturer’s instructions
• Storage
• Cleaning
CAUTION
Flammable contaminants will reduce the thermal
perormance o any ame ressan arc-raed armen.
Wash garments to ensure that no greases, oil, soiling
or oer ammabe conamnans are presen wen e
garments are worn. Repairs to the garments must be
made with the same thread & fabric.
Do not reuse Oberon arc ash PPE after an arc exposure.
IMPORTANT WARNING
Oberon arc as ss do no provde nsaon rom
eecrc soc. Oberon arc as ss wen propery
selected and worn are designed to provide protection
rom brn nres resn rom an eecrca arc as n
accordance with ASTM F1506 & NFPA 70E. It is important
o noe a Oberon arc as ss w provde med or
no protection against sound, pressure, projectiles and
respraory aards wc may res rom an arc as
ncden. ace proecve prodcs wc are eecve
aans e arc as aard can redce vsby. 
70E calls for the use of additional lighting if work
conditions require.
REMEMBER
ways perorm an arc as rs assessmen o deermne
e poena arc as ncden enery eposre eve.
Ony se arc as  w an arc ran T or T
a s ea o or reaer an yor poena arc as
incident energy level.
COMPLIANCE
Oberon arc as  s compan w every appcabe
Standard necessary as per NFPA 70E and CSA Z462.
This includes:
• ASTM F2178, Standard Test Method for Determining
the Arc rating of Face Protective Products
• ANSI Z87.1, Practice for Occupational and Education-
al Eye and Face Protection.
• T 10 andard erormance peccaon or
Tee aera or earn ppare or se by ec-
rca orers posed o omenary ecrc rc and
Related Thermal Hazards.
• ASTM F1959, Standard Test Method for Determining
the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing.
ARC FLASH SUIT HOOD
• Generos  w e eas possbe ressance o
movement and minimal discomfort while in use.
• Clear “True Color Grey” (TCG) hood shield window.
• Hood shield window made of polycarbonate material.
• Hood shield window provides high impact and high
mass proecon or mamm proecon rom srap-
ne proeces and yn debrs.  8.1 ps
symbol indicates high impact models).
• Opona ood venaon sysem  or res ar
o opme worer comor. erna componens
constructed of FR plastic to prevent component igni-
on n e even o an arc as accden.
• Optional LED head lamp for task lighting necessary in
most work tasks.
ARC FLASH SUIT COAT AND BIB-OVERALLS
• Consrced o 100 arc-raed nereny ame re-
ssan abrc see abe or ber breadown.
• Compliant label includes:
- Manufacturer
- rc Terma erormance ae T or T
rating in calories per square centimeter
- Care instructions
- abrc ber conen e.. o wes yard
(optional)
Oberon User Guide
Arc Flash Suit Storage, Use, Care, & Maintenance

OBERON Arc Flash Suit Specifications

General

Brand	OBERON
Model	Arc Flash Suit
Category	Welding Accessories
Language	English