DuPont™ Protera® Arc Rated Flash Suits

Standard Hood

ATPV 55 Arc Visor

Cooling Hood

ATPV 55 Arc Visor

Jacket

Gloves
Multi layer construction
Storage Bag

Trousers

Test Report K-418230-R01

ASTM F 1959/F 1959M-12
Standard Test Method for Determining the
Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing
Fabric Arc Rating, ATPV 55Cal/cm²
Fabric Heat Attenuation Factor, HAF 99%

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DuPont™ Protera® Arc Rated Flash Suits
Standard Hood

Cooling Hood

Jacket

Gloves
Multi layer construction
Storage Bag

Trousers

Test Report K-418648-03-R00

ASTM F 1959/F 1959M-12
Standard Test Method for Determining the
Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing
Fabric Arc Rating, ATPV 100Cal/cm²
Fabric Heat Attenuation Factor, HAF 99%

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 WARNING – READ BEFORE USING GARMENTS AND PRODUCTS

Arc flash garments and products are intended to provide protection from the thermal hazards of an electric arc
flash. The garments and products comply with the standards that are intended to protect users against arc
flash in most situations that arise from normal use. There may be exceptional circumstances, in which even
the best protection may not be sufficient to prevent injuries, or related effects, caused by an electric arc flash
and the mechanical effects of the arc blast. The use of the garments and products does not guarantee that
complete protection will be provided in those exceptional circumstances. It is the responsibility of the user to
determine if the garments and products are appropriate for the intended use and that it complies with all the
laws and regulatory standards. If in doubt or if you do not fully understand these limitations, please contact us
for additional information and assistance.

Face Shields

v Do not leave face shields in direct sunlight for long periods of time.
v Do not place or store face shields near a heat source.
v Do not use cracked or broken face shields.
v Do not use face shields that have been exposed to an arc flash.

Ageing caused by radiation from direct sun and ambient light:

For face shields using absorption technology, easily recognisable by the green or yellow tinted visors, almost
all the harmful radiation is absorbed by the visor and not transmitted through the visor. It is this absorption of
radiation that will protect users during an electric arc flash event. However, the visor will also absorb radiation
from the daily exposure to sun and ambient light, which will accelerated the ageing and change the optical
characteristics of the visor. This ageing process will require periodic inspection and replacement of the face
shields.

For face shields using reflection technology (BSD ErgoS Face Shield family and BSD Arc Protection Hoods),
only a small part of the harmful radiation will be absorbed and the majority of the radiation will be reflected. This
reflection technology will not only protect the user during an arc flash but will also protect the visor from the
radiation that it’s exposed to during daily use. The lifespan of the polycarbonate visor is therefore extended
well beyond the estimated lifespan of the face shield.

The BSD ErgoS-2Plus and ErgoS-Power face shields, with clear visors, have no restriction on lifetime and
durability when used in accordance with the instruction for use. Classification criteria for defects are all defects
and damages that are identified by the user during the visual inspection of the product.

Definitions:

v Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV): Numerical value of incident energy attributed to a material that
describes its thermal properties of attenuating (reducing) a heat flux generated by an electric arc. The
ATPV is the value of incident energy which results in a 50% probability that sufficient heat transfer through
the test specimen is predicted to cause the onset of a second degree skin burn injury based on the Stoll
curve.
v Heat Attenuation Factor (HAF): Percentage of the incident energy which is blocked by a material at an
incident energy level equal to ATPV.
v Break open threshold energy (EBT): Numerical value of incident energy attributed to a material that
describes its break open properties when exposed to heat flux of electric arc. The EBT is the value of
incident energy with a 50% probability that break open of the test specimen will occur.

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P.O. BOX 2676 KRUGERSDORP 1740 GAUTENG SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: +27 (0)11 954 2505 FAX: +27 (0)11 954 0165
E-mail: info@tspsa.co.za Website: www.tspsa.co.za