Storage; Disposal; Withdrawal From Service; Service Life - Dräger CPS 7900 Gebrauchsanweisung

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Storage

CAUTION
!
If you fail to ensure proper storage conditions, the
chemical protective suit may be damaged!
1. Close the zipper mechanism to approx. 5 cm before the
end. Regularly check whether the fastener system is still
adequately greased.
2. Pull the flat bag supplied over the hood in such a way that
the cylindrical visor remains in shape.
3. 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.
4. 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 (see chap. 8 on
page 36).
NOTICE
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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.
For stationary storage:
Lay the chemical protective suit flat during storage.

or
Hang up the chemical protective suit, hood or safety boots

must be in contact with the ground.
For storage in a utility vehicle:
1. Fold up the depressurized chemical protective suit
carefully.
Do not use force to crease the suit material, seams and
fastener system.
a. Fold socks or safety boots up twice.
b. Lay the sleeves across the middle of the chest part.
Smooth out any creases.
c. Fold the hood and the upper section of the chemical
protective suit to ensure that the visor lies on the rolled-
up safety boots. Smooth out any creases. Make sure
that the visor does not get deformed.
2. Store the chemical protective suit in a carrying bag or lying
flat in a storage bay. Avoid wear due to constant friction
against the storage surface.
Dräger CPS 7900
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Disposal

7.1

Withdrawal from service

The chemical protective suit must be withdrawn from service in
the following cases:
It was damaged and cannot be repaired anymore.

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, color changes, surface
maceration or similar.
In case of doubt please contact Dräger for more information.
7.2

Service life

The material properties of the chemical protective suit will be
maintained for at least 15 years 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.
7.3

Disposal instructions

The chemical protective suit must be disposed of in
accordance with the applicable regulations.
NOTICE
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The chemical protective suits can be disposed of
thermally or on waste dumps. The type of disposal
depends on the contamination.
Storage
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