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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Fig.18
Fig.19
Fig.20
5. If required a peak-less safety helmet with chin strap can be now donned (fig
21). NB Owing to the non-breathable nature of the laminate gloves attached to
the suit it is not uncommon for the wearer’s hands to moisten due to sweating.
For this reason it is recommended that cotton gloves are worn to absorb sweat
and to assist with donning and doffing procedure (fig. 22).
6. The dressing assistant should now switch on the AFU to ensure that breathing
air is supplied to the wearer (fig. 23). NB NEVER attempt to wear a PRPS(T)
suit without switching on the AFU and ensuring the green light is permanently
illuminated (see indicator lights and warnings).
7. Place both arms into the suit (fig.24).
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Fig.21
Fig.22
Fig.23
Fig.24
5. If required a peak-less safety helmet with chin strap can be now donned (fig
21). NB Owing to the non-breathable nature of the laminate gloves attached to
the suit it is not uncommon for the wearer’s hands to moisten due to sweating.
For this reason it is recommended that cotton gloves are worn to absorb sweat
and to assist with donning and doffing procedure (fig. 22).
6. The dressing assistant should now switch on the AFU to ensure that breathing
air is supplied to the wearer (fig. 23). NB NEVER attempt to wear a PRPS(T)
suit without switching on the AFU and ensuring the green light is permanently
illuminated (see indicator lights and warnings).
7. Place both arms into the suit (fig.24).
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Fig.21
Fig.22
Fig.23
Fig.24
5. If required a peak-less safety helmet with chin strap can be now donned (fig
21). NB Owing to the non-breathable nature of the laminate gloves attached to
the suit it is not uncommon for the wearer’s hands to moisten due to sweating.
For this reason it is recommended that cotton gloves are worn to absorb sweat
and to assist with donning and doffing procedure (fig. 22).
6. The dressing assistant should now switch on the AFU to ensure that breathing
air is supplied to the wearer (fig. 23). NB NEVER attempt to wear a PRPS(T)
suit without switching on the AFU and ensuring the green light is permanently
illuminated (see indicator lights and warnings).
7. Place both arms into the suit (fig.24).
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Fig.21
Fig.22
Fig.23
Fig.24
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