AlphaTec® FLASH Type CV/VP1

Standards and certifications

EN 943-2:2019

ATEX

0598

Recommended For

Maintenance of plant and machines
Plant Emergencies
Accidental release of toxic gases
Biohazard response
Unexpected leakages spills or other releases
Tank Cleaning
CBRN Emergencies
Chemical leaks
Emergency Response
Hazmat response

Primary industries

Food Processing
Life Sciences
Chemical
Industrial
Law Enforcement
Fire and Rescue
Defense
Military
Oil and gas

Product details

AVAILABLE SIZES 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
COLOR Orange, Olive Green
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Lithuania
PRODUCT MATERIAL Outer aramid fabric coated with chloroprene rubber. Inner chloroprene rubber and a multilayer barrier laminate.
SEAM TYPE Stitched and Taped
SHELF LIFE 7 years
STANDARDS OVERVIEW <ul> <li>NFPA 1990 (NFPA 1991), incl. the optional Flash Fire & Liquefied Gas protection requirements*</li> <li>EN 943-1:2015 + A1:2019</li> <li>EN 943-2:2019</li> <li>EN 1073-2:2002 (radioactive particle protection)</li> <li>EN 14126:2003 (infective agent protection)</li> <li>EN 1149-5:2008 (antistatic suit material)</li> <li>Approved for use in ATEX zones 2/21, 22 and chemical group IIA<br /> <br /> * Only encapsulating suits with sewn-in socks/booties.</li> </ul>
VISOR AND FACE SEAL • Visor made from a rigid 2 mm impact and chemical resistant PVC • Comes in two optional sizes; CV or the larger VP1 • Covered by a replaceable, antistatic Tear-off/ATEX lens; Measurements: • Top edge to bottom edge: CV 324 mm, VP1 503 mm • Widest place at the top: 580 mm • Curvature: approx. 180 degrees
VENTILATION A ventilation system is included as standard. For the safety of the wearer, it provides a constant level of overpressure inside the suit. The AlphaTec® Regulating valve has 3 ventilation rates (2, 30 and 100 l/min) plus zero/off position. CEJN 221 male coupling for connection to the SCBA (requires separate connection hose). Two overpressure valves in the back of the hood.
ZIPPER AlphaTec® HCR zipper, which includes a barrier film for increased chemical resistance. The zipper is closing downwards, for added safety, and is protected by a flap/splash guard.
GLOVES AND ATTACHMENTS 2-part system with AlphaTec® 02-100 barrier inner glove and AlphaTec® 38-628 Viton®/Butyl rubber glove. The gloves are attached with a Bayonet glove ring system, which offers quick and simple glove exchange. NFPA 1990 (NFPA 1991) certified suits have a 3-part glove system with the above plus the AlphaTec® 58-800 Overglove for additional cut protection.
FOOTWEAR AND ATTACHMENTS Sewn-in socks/booties made of the suit material. Alternatively attached black nitrile rubber safety boots with European approval as Firemen’s boots. The boots are fixed with an ergonomically designed ring attachment, for simplified boot exchange. NFPA 1990 (NFPA 1991) certified suits have sewn-in socks.
INCLUDED WITH EACH DELIVERY • 1 pce inside hump protective foam • 1 pair of cotton comfort inner gloves • 2 pcs extra locking pins for the Bayonet glove ring system • 1 pce Molycote lubrication for the O-rings in the Bayonet glove ring system • 1 pce grease stick for lubrication of the zipper • 1 pair of comfort silicone oversocks (only for suits with sewn-in socks) • 1 pce coat hanger • 1 pce AlphaTec® storage bag
OPTIONAL FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES • Combined Regulating valve & Airline passthrough • Anti-fog lens • Hands-free visor light system • Internal waist belt & leg shortener for size adjustment • Manometer holder and inside pockets & loops for radio, PTT etc. • D-ring for holding small measuring instruments & tools • Customised marking, e.g. digits, letters, logos • AlphaTec® 58-800 Overglove for improved cut & puncture resistance • Other accessories are available upon request
WEIGHT Approx. 6.0 kg/13 lbs for a suit size L with sewn-in socks. Attached boots add approx. 2 kg/4.5 lbs.