Respirex PRPS - Donning Procedure

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Donning procedure
Make sure the suit has been visually inspected and is suitable for the intended use.
Underclothing should be worn beneath the suit. As a minimum, a short sleeve shirt
and long trousers or “long underwear” are recommended. Remove all personal
affects which may result in damage to the suit (e.g. pens, badges, jewelry etc.). Remove
footwear, the suit is fitted with it’s own integral ‘HAZMAX’ safety boots. It is
advisable to tuck trousers into socks to make donning of suit legs and boots easier.
Entry to the suit is made via an opening at the front that is sealed by a gas-tight zip
fastener protected by overlapping flaps with a velcro strip.
It is good practice for an assistant to help the wearer don and doff the suit. This makes
the process easier and quicker, and will help to avoid stumbling or tripping which may
result in personal injury or damage to the suit. NB. The suit must always be donned
in a clean uncontaminated area.
Follow these steps in donning the suit:
1. If applicable, rinse and fill the re-hydration pack. Don the re-hydration pack
and adjust straps until comfortable (fig. 16).
2. Whilst seated, place both legs into the suit (fig. 17).
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3. Stand up and with the dressing assistant supporting the weight of the AFU at
the rear of the suit, fasten the internal waist belt securely (fig. 18). If necessary
adjust the belt until comfortable.
4. Lift the suit up above waist level and connect the drinking tube that runs from
the headspace to the tube on the re-hydration pack (figs. 19 & 20).
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3. Stand up and with the dressing assistant supporting the weight of the AFU at
the rear of the suit, fasten the internal waist belt securely (fig. 18). If necessary
adjust the belt until comfortable.
4. Lift the suit up above waist level and connect the drinking tube that runs from
the headspace to the tube on the re-hydration pack (figs. 19 & 20).
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