L-2009-072, Duane Arnold Energy Center & Point Beach, Units 1 & 2 - Request for Use of Delta Protection Mururoa V4F1 R Supplied Air Suits
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| Site: | Saint Lucie, Point Beach, Seabrook, Turkey Point, Duane Arnold  |
| Issue date: | 04/28/2009 |
| From: | Hughes R Florida Power & Light Co, Nextera Energy, NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, Point Beach, NextEra Energy Seabrook |
| To: | Document Control Desk, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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0 F=PL Florida Power & Light Company, 700 Universe Boulevard, P.O. Box 14000, Juno Beach, FL 33408-0420 APR 2 8 2009 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission L-2009-072 Attn: Document Control Desk 10CFR 20.1703(b)
Washington, DC 20555 10 CFR 20.1705 RE: Florida Power and Light Company St. Lucie Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-335 and 50-389 Turkey Point Units 3 and 4 Docket Nos. 50-250 and 50-251 NextEra Energy Seabrook, LLC Seabrook Station Docket No. 50-443 NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC Duane Arnold Energy Center Docket No. 50-331 NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC Point Beach Nuclear Plant Units 1 and 2 Docket Nos. 50-266 and 50-301 Request for Use of Delta Protection MURUROA V4F1 R Supplied Air Suits Pursuant to the provision of 10 CFR 20.1703, "Use of individual respiratory protection equipment," Florida Power and Light Company, the licensee for the St. Lucie Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, and the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant, Units 3 and 4 (hereafter referred to as FPL) and its affiliates, NextEra Energy Seabrook, LLC (NextEra Energy Seabrook) the licensee for Seabrook Station; NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC (NextEra Energy Duane Arnold), the licensee for Duane Arnold Energy Center; and NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC (NextEra Energy Point Beach), the licensee for Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2 (hereafter referred to collectively as NextEra Energy), hereby request authorization to use Delta Protection MURUROA V4F1 R Supplied Air Suits.
FPL and NextEra Energy have identified the Delta Protection MURUROA V4F1 R suits as having benefits from a contamination control, heat stress reduction, and respiratory protection point of view. These suits are not approved for use as a respirator in the United States by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Pursuant to 10 CFR 20.1703(b),
FPL and NextEra Energy requests authorization for use of equipment that has not been tested or certified by NIOSH. Pursuant to 10 CFR 20.1705, FPL and NextEra Energy also requests assignment of a protection factor of 5000, which exceeds those specified in Appendix A of 10 CFR 20.
Attachment 1 provides the documentation supporting the request. As described in the attachment, approval of the request would improve worker safety in areas of airborne radioactivity and high potential for facial/skin contamination from hot particles. FPL, NextEra Energy Point Beach, and NextEra Energy Seabrook have already received approval for the use of the MURUROA V4F1 and V4 MTH2 suits. However, breathable network limitations have an FPL Group company
Nuclear Regulatory Commission L-2009-072, Page 2 revealed that the MURUROA V4F1 R suit would better meet the breathable network's capabilities. The V4F1 R suits have the capability of handling incoming pressures via a self adjusting regulator on the suit. The suit accepts variable pressure from 35-100 psi (2.5 Bar to 7 Bar). In addition, the suit has a self regulating feature that controls air flow within the above pressure range. No manual intervention is required.
FPL and NextEra Energy have summarized new commitments related to this request in .
Approval of the suits will allow FPL and NextEra Energy to proceed with procedure changes and complete training necessary for the use of the suits for outages scheduled in the fall of 2009.
Therefore, FPL and NextEra Energy are requesting approval by August 1, 2009.
If you have any questions, please contact Joe Danek at (561) 694-4213.
Si rely yours, Robert 4.HuLhes Direct Li nsing and Performance Improvement Attachments:
- 1. Approval Request for Delta Protection MURUROA V4F1 R Encapsulating Suits
- Enclosure 5.1 to Attachment 1, General Description of the Delta Protection Supplied Air Suit.
- Enclosure 5.2 to Attachment 1, European Standard EN 1073-1; 1998 for Ventilated Protective Clothing
- Enclosure 5.3 to Attachment 1, Certificate No. 0073/197/162/02/01/0005 for MURUROA V4F1 R
- Enclosure 5.4 to Attachment 1, Test Results Carried Out On The Full Encapsulated Suit MURUROA V4F1 ref. 8481X1T For The EC Type Examination Certificate No 0073/197/162/12/97/0028
- Enclosure 5.5 to Attachment 1, Donning and Removal Instructions for MURUROA V4F1 R
- 2. List of Regulatory Commitments.
cc: Regional Administrator, Region I Regional Administrator, Region II Regional Administrator, Region III USNRC Project Manager, St. Lucie and Turkey Point USNRC Project Manager, Seabrook Station USNRC Project Manager, Duane Arnold Energy Center USNRC Project Manager, Point Beach Nuclear Plant Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC, St. Lucie Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC, Turkey Point Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC, Seabrook Station Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC, Duane Arnold Energy Center Senior Resident Inspector, USNRC, Point Beach
ATTACHMENT 1 L-2009-072 APPROVAL REQUEST FOR DELTA PROTECTION MURUROA V4F1 R ENCAPSULATING SUITS to L-2009-072 Page 2 of 8 APPROVAL REQUEST FOR DELTA PROTECTION MURUROA V4F1 R ENCAPSULATING SUITS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE
1.2 BACKGROUND
1.2.1 Regulatory Requirements 1.2.2 Suit Construction 1.2.3 Safety Features of the MURUROA V4F1 R Suit 1.2.4 Implementation 2.0 TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION 2.1 EVALUATION
3.0 CONCLUSION
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4.0 REFERENCES
5.0 ENCLOSURES 5.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DELTA PROTECTION SUPPLIED AIR SUIT.
5.2 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1073-1:1998 FOR VENTILATED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 5.3 CERTIFICATE NO. 0073/197/162/02/01/0005 FOR MURUROA V4F1 R ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE FOR NUCLEAR PROTECTION AND SECURITY 5.4 TEST RESULTS CARRIED OUT ON THE FULL ENCAPSULATED SUIT MURUROA V4F1 ref. 8481X1T FOR THE EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE No. 0073/197/162/12/97/0028 5.5 DONNING AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MURUROA V4F1 R to L-2009-072 Page 3 of 8
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE 10 CFR 20, Appendix A, "Assigned Protection Factors for Respirators," states that an air-supplied suit may be used in a continuous-flow mode; however, an Assigned Protection Factor (APF) has not been designated. A footnote to this equipment application indicates that the suit can be used in a respiratory protection program if the minimum program requirements are met (e.g., 10 CFR 20.1703, "Use of Individual Respiratory Protection Equipment"). 10 CFR 20.1703 states that use of non-National Institute for Occupation Safety and Health (NIOSH) equipment is acceptable only if approved for use by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Since 10 CFR 20, Appendix A does not specify an APF for these air-supplied suits, 10 CFR 20.1705, "Application for Use of Higher Assigned Protection Factors," would have to be exercised in order to obtain NRC approval for exceeding the requirements of 10 CFR 20, Appendix A.
The MURUROA V4F1 R suits were accepted by the NRC on August 14, and October 2, 2006 for use by Entergy as a respiratory device with an APF of 5000 [ML062230266 and ML062230281, respectively]. Additionally, on April 8, 2005, the NRC approved the use of MURUROA air supplied suits, models V4F1 and V4MTH2 with an APF of 5000 for St. Lucie, Turkey Point, and Seabrook Station [ML050980119]. The NRC also approved the use of the MURUROA V4F1 and V4 MTH2 suits, with an APF of 2000, for Duane Arnold Energy Center and Point Beach Nuclear Plant on December 28, 2005 [ML053420014]. The MURUROA suits have been widely used in western European nuclear power plants (the manufacturer indicates that approximately 60,000 MURUROA garments/suits are used by these plants each year) as well as many plants in North America.
1.2 BACKGROUND
1.2.1 Regulatory Requirements FPL and NextEra Energy propose to use the MURUROA "fully enclosed suit" model V4F1 R manufactured by Delta Protection, France. The purpose of this submittal is to request approval for the use of this particular suit and for authorization to use an APF of 5000 when using this suit. Additionally, due to advanced safety features for emergency breathing and emergency escape built into this suit model, FPL and NextEra Energy may choose to use the MURUROA V4F1 R suit without dedicated rescue personnel being assigned. In addition, this particular suit deals with variable pressures which are created by our breathable air network. The suit can handle pressures from 35 - 100 psi (2.5 Bar to 7 Bar) at the suit inlet. In addition, this suit has a self regulating air flow valve which eliminates manual intervention.
The following regulatory requirements are relevant to this request.
10 CFR 20.1703, "Use of Individual Respiratory Protection Equipment," requires that if a licensee assigns or permits the use of respiratory protection equipment to limit the intake of radioactive material, (a) the licensee shall use only respiratory protection equipment that is tested and certified by NIOSH.
to L-2009-072 Page 4 of 8 10 CFR 20.1703(b) allows that if the licensee wishes to use equipment that has not been tested or certified by NIOSH, or for which there is no schedule for testing or certification, the licensee shall submit an application to the NRC to authorize use of the equipment.
10 CFR 20.1703(f) states, in part, that standby rescue persons are required whenever one-piece atmosphere-supplied suits, or any combination of supplied air respiratory protection device and personnel protective equipment are used from which an unaided individual would have difficulty extricating himself or herself.
10 CFR 20.1705, "Application for use of Higher Assigned Protection Factors," requires that a licensee shall obtain authorization from the NRC before using assigned protection factors in excess of those specified in 10 CFR 20, Appendix A.
10 CFR 20, Appendix A, "Assigned Protection Factors for Respirators," Item II, "Atmosphere Supplying Respirators (particulate, gases, and vapors)," indicates that for a suit in a continuous flow operating mode, no APF is assigned nor is a NIOSH approval schedule currently available for the evaluation of such suits. Such equipment may be used in an acceptable respiratory protection program as long as all the other minimum program requirements, with the exception of fit testing, are met (i.e., 10 CFR 20.1703).
Based on these regulatory requirements, FPL and NextEra Energy are required to obtain NRC approval for both the use and the assigned protection factor for the MURUROA model V4F1 R suit.
1.2.2 Suit Construction The MURUROA Model V4F1 R suit meets ISO 8194 and the European Standard EN 1703-1:1998. The manufacturer, Delta Protection, is ISO 9000 certified.
The MURUROA single use suits have the following desirable features that are not available in the "bubble hoods" and "rain suits" manufactured in the United States.
- 1. One piece single use suit that includes welded gloves and booties with tie straps
- 2. Made of flexible PVC with reinforced elbows, knees and crotch areas
- 3. Dual zippers - metal zipper inside and plastic zipper outside
- 4. Helmet made of clear Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC),material that provides distortion-free vision and large enough for wearing a headset
- 5. Welded sleeve to insert communication cable
- 6. A removable strip near the mouth that could be used for emergency breathing in case of loss of supplied air
- 7. An egress strip stretching from left arm, over the head, to right arm that is used for undressing and for self-rescue in an emergency, such as loss of supplied air
- 8. Air intake located at the waist with a built-in regulator that self adjusts airflow to L-2009-072 Page 5 of 8
- 9. Two exhaust valves that provide ventilation, and also protect from overpressure
- 10. Very low noise level (<80db) at maximum air flow, and
- 11. Air flow to the arms, legs, and face Air hoses of any length can be used, but air shall be supplied to the MURUROA suits between 35 andlOO psi (2.5 Bar to 7 Bar) measured at the inlet. A regulator at the inlet automatically adjusts the airflow from 16-26 CFM (450 litres/min. to 750 litres/min). To ensure user safety, the regulator cannot shut off the air supply. There are two exhaust vents on the back, one behind' the neck and one at the lower back. The exhaust vents have patented magnetic seals to prevent any aspiration of contaminants if supplied air is lost. The MURUROA V4F1 R suit is approved for use with CEJN or STAUBLI fittings.
The MURUROA Model V4F1 R suit is made of flexible PVC material. Examination of the suit shows there are two air vents near the chin for cooling the face, as well as a distribution network for air to go to the arms and the legs.
1.2.3 Safety Features of the MURUROA Model V4F1 R Suit All MURUROA suit models are lightweight (2.5 Ibs), made of fire-retardant material and can be used in temperatures up to 1400 F., as per European Standard EN 1073-1. The suits have built-in gloves, booties with binding ties, and have reinforced elbows, knees and crotch. A transparent helmet with 6 inch X 8-inch clear faceplate provides distortion-free view. Dual magnetic ventilation valves provide needed ventilation and relief of excess pressure in case suit is squeezed/pinched unexpectedly. In case of loss of air, the user can remove the mouth strip and move the opening close to his face, or enlarge the opening, to breath outside air.
Alternatively, the user can pull the escape strip from either forearm, over the head and towards the other forearm, and rip the suit in two halves. This escape strip is normally used for egress from the suit when the work activity has been completed.
The MURUROA suit's design does not permit its use in an Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) atmosphere. FPL and NextEra Energy plan to use this suit for protection against radioactive particulate contamination only. The MURUROA suit is also not designed for use with any personal cooling units such as a Vortex tube, but can be used with a cooling vest supplied by the manufacturer, if desired.
1.2.4 Implementation FPL and NextEra Energy sites have respiratory programs in full compliance with 10 CFR 20.
The MURUROA V4F1 R suits will be integrated into the FPL and NextEra Energy respiratory program using the information provided by the manufacturer. New lesson plans will be developed to train workers on the MURUROA's V4F1 R features, donning, use and removal of the suits, cautions and use of mouth strip and tear off strips for routine and emergency egress.
Radiation Protection personnel will be provided additional training for the MURUROA suit including selection, approval, issue, equipment set-up, operation, and maintenance instructions.
The MURUROA suit's safety features, namely the tear-off mouth strip and the emergency tear-off strip, make it unnecessary for any standby rescue personnel. Additionally, in many cases, workers are in direct contact with Radiation Protection or support personnel via audio headsets.
to L-2009-072 Page 6 of 8 The ability to eliminate the rescue worker is an ALARA consideration since the work areas where air-supplied suits are used are typically areas with higher radiation and contamination levels. Steam generator platform work, reactor cavity decontamination, and equipment decontamination are specifically targeted for the use of the MURUROA suit.
FPL and NextEra Energy will perform an initial test of their breathable air network system to insure that it has sufficient capacity (minimum pressure and flow) through an established maximum length of hose, prior to the initial use of the MURUROA V4F1 R suit system. This test will establish the conditions at the distribution manifold actually necessary to ensure that the air supplied to the suit inlet is consistent with the conditions for which the equipment was certified.
FPL and NextEra Energy plants will follow the manufacturer's recommended "Instructions for Use" of the suits, specifically insuring that the minimum operating air pressure 2.5 bar (35 psi) and airflow 450 litres/min (16 CFM) is being supplied to the suits prior to working in them.
Pressure will be monitored during use.
FPL and NextEra Energy will use their Corrective Action Programs to document and evaluate any unexpected problems with the suits. The manufacturer is subjected to checks from the IPSN (Institute for Nuclear Protection and Security) to insure the product has no risk of injury to the user. A second organization called ASQUAL (an advisory group to regulators) performs annual inspections of the factory to certify that the manufactured product is of the same quality approved by the IPSN. Several destructive/non-destructive tests are performed by the manufacturer for each order received from clients. Any defect reported by clients, investigations, and corrective actions are documented by Delta Protection. Customers are notified of significant problems and products are recalled, if necessary. This information is made available to ASQUAL for their annual inspections. All suits will be treated as "Single Use" only. The suit system will not be used in an IDLH environment. FPL and NextEra Energy will report any defects in a timely manner to the manufacturer and to the U. S. Nuclear industry through our operating experience process.
FPL, NextEra Energy Point Beach, and NextEra Energy Seabrook are currently authorized to use both air supplied hoods, (commonly known as the bubble hood) and the MURUROA V4F1 and V4MTH2 suits for jobs involving overhead contaminated -water or high potential for skin contamination from discrete radioactive particles, and to prevent intake of airborne contaminants. However, because the bubble hoods do not cover the hands and the feet, workers have to wear additional protective clothing, including two pairs of gloves, rubber shoes and booties and tape for sealing. Therefore, chances of cross contamination during undressing/exit from the contaminated areas are high. The MURUROA V4F1 R suit offers a better alternative (with their unitized construction and ease of removal) and should protect the worker much better against facial/skin contamination and airborne radioactivity than bubble hoods. Also, the MURUROA V4F1 R suit has been designed to handle variable pressures at the inlet thus giving us more flexibility than the MURUROA V4F1 and V4MTH2 suits during our outages. Approval of a protection factor of 5000 for the MURUROA V4F1 R suits would allow use of the MURUROA suits in FPL's and NextEra Energy's efforts to control contamination incidents and prevent intakes during operational activities at the FPL and NextEra Energy nuclear facilities.
to L-2009-072 Page 7 of 8 2.0 TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION 2.1 EVALUATION FPL and NextEra Energy have reviewed the following documents obtained from Delta Protection:
- General Description of the MURUROA Model V4F1 R Ventilated Suits (Enclosure 5.1)
- European Standard EN 1073-1:1998 for Ventilated Protective Clothing (Enclosure 5.2)
- Certificate No. 0073/197/162/02/01/0005 for MURUROA Model V4F1 R Issued by the Institute for Nuclear Protection and Security (Enclosure 5.3)
" Test Results Carried Out on the Full Encapsulated Suit MURUROA V4F1 ref. 8481X1T For THE EC Type Examination Certificate No. 0073/197/162/12/97/0028 (Enclosure 5.4)
- Donning and Removal Instructions for MURUROA V4F1 R (Enclosure 5.5)
Based on a review of this documentation, the suits represent a better design than the currently approved "bubble hood" and "rain suit" combination and provide better worker protection with the data supporting an APF of at least 5000.
A key element of this review was the application of the European Standard and the Certificate issued by the Institute for Nuclear Protection and Security for the MURUROA suits. The European Standard (Enclosure 5.2) requires that the suit material be tested for resistance to abrasion, flex cracking, puncture, blocking, tear and flammability, strength of seams, joints and assemblies, damage resistance of exhaust valves, design flow rates for pressure range of supplied air, noise level, and quality of the visor. According to the testing standard, three workers should perform standard exercises, each wearing two different suits inside a chamber filled with a test agent (Sodium Chloride) and measure the leakages during the exercise regimen lasting 20 minutes. Operating parameters are set to manufacturer's instructions.
Standard exercises include walking on a treadmill at 2 mph (3 minutes), moving arms up and down above head while looking upward (3 minutes) and squatting continuously (3 minutes). To ensure worker's comfort, two additional practical exercises - walking at 2 mph (5 minutes) and loading a bucket with wood chips from the base of a hopper and empting it into the opening on top (15 minutes) - should be performed by two workers at specified airflow rates. Certificate No. 0073/197/162/02/01/0005 (Enclosure 5.3) states that the MURUROA Model V4F1 R passed in all categories tested and provided a protection factor greater than 50,000. Test data demonstrating that the V4F1 suit provides an average protection level (fit factor) of 50,000 is provided in Enclosure 5.4. It should be noted that the term "protection factor" used in the European Standard is equivalent to the "fit factor" used in the United States and is not the same as the Assigned Protection Factor used in 10 CFR 20.
Donning and removal instructions for the MURUROA V4F1 R suit are provided in Enclosure 5.5.
The NRC approved the use of the MURUROA V4F1 and V4 MTH2R model suits with an APF of 5,000 for St. Lucie, Turkey Point, and Seabrook Station on April 8, 2005 [ML050980119]. On August 14, and October 2, 2006, the NRC approved the use of the MURUROA V4F1 R model suit with an APF of 5,000 for Entergy plants [ML062230266 and ML062230281, respectively].
to L-2009-072 Page 8 of 8
3.0 CONCLUSION
S FPL and NextEra Energy request approval for the use of the MURUROA V4F1 R suits pursuant to 10 CFR 20.1703(a), which requires use of respiratory protection equipment that is either tested and certified by NIOSH or alternatively, which is approved for use by the NRC. Based on a review of industry and manufacturer test documentation, FPL and NextEra Energy have determined that the MURUROA V4F1 R model air supplied suits offer a safer and more efficient means to protect workers in areas of either high radiological contamination and/or high potential for airborne contamination. The existing rain suits and bubble hoods provide cooling only to the head and force workers to wear the ensemble in a manner that makes self-rescue nearly impossible, thus requiring a rescue worker to be stationed nearby. Ease of removal of the MURUROA suit provides for more desirable self-rescue features. Additionally, the MURUROA suit provides a means to undress that minimizes the potential for personnel contamination events. Furthermore, the MURUROA V4F1 R suit has been designed to handle variable pressures at the inlet thus giving FPL and NextEra Energy more flexibility of operations during outages.
4.0 REFERENCES
- 1. 10 CFR 20.1730, "Use of Individual Respiratory Protection Equipment"
- 2. 10 CFR 20.1705, "Application for Use of Higher Assigned Protection Factors"
- 3. 10 CFR 20, Appendix A, "Assigned Protection Factors for Respirators"
- 4. Regulatory Guide 8.15 (Revision 1), "Acceptable Programs for Respiratory Protection".
- 5. NUREG 0041, "Manual of Respiratory Protection Against Airborne Radioactive Materials".
ENCLOSURE 5.1 to ATTACHMENT 1 L-2009-072 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DELTA PROTECTION SUPPLIED AIR SUIT.
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ENCLOSURE 5.2 to ATTACHMENT 1 L-2009-072 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1073-1:1998 FOR VENTILATED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1073-1 NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPEA'I'SCHE NORM January 1998 ICS 13280; 13.340.10 Descriptors: Personal protective equipment, clothing, radioactive contamination.
English version Protective clothing against radioactive contamination Part 1: Requirements and test methods-for ventilated protective clothing against particulate radioactive contamination VMtements de protection contre [a Schutzldeldung gegen radioaktive contamination radioactive - Partie 1: Kontamination -Teil 1: Anforderungen Exigences et m6thodes d'essal des und Prifverfahren fur belilftete vtements contre la contamination Schutzkieldung gegen radioaktive radioactive sous forme de particules Kontamination durch feste Partikel This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1997-11-23. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN1CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references conceming such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
The European Standards exist In three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other.language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
CEN".
European Committee for Standardization Comite Europeen de Normallsation Europaisches Komitee fur Normung Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels oreserved 1998. CEN - All rights of exploitation in any form worldwide for CEN national members.
and by any means Ref. No. EN 1073-1 : 1998 E
Page 2 EN 1073-1 : 1998 Contents Foreword ................................................................................................... 2 IS cope ..................................................................................................... 3 2 Norm ative references ............................................................................. 3 3 Definitions ................................................................................................ 3 4 Requirem ents ............................................................................................. 4 5 Test m ethods ........................................................................................ 8 6 Mai *. ............................................................................................. . 10 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer ............................................... 10 Annex A (normative)
Activity sequence for the testing of the protection factor ........................... 11 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives ....................................................................... 12 Foreword This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CENTC 162 "Protective dothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets*, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by.publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 1998, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 1998.
This European Standard has been prepared under amandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see Informative Annex ZA, which Is an Integral part of this standard.
The annex A is normative and contains the activity sequence for the testing of the protection factor.
Further parts of this standard will deal with, requirements and test methods for unventilated protective clothing and protection against liquids and gases.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countwies are bound to imrplement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech -Republic, Denimaric, Finland, Mrance, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, ltaly,, Luxembourg,, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Page3 EN 1073-1: 1998 I Scope This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for ventilated protective clothing protecting the wearer against particulate radioactive contamination.
This European Standard does not apply for the protection against ionizing radiation and the protection of patients against contamination with radioactive substances by diagnostical andlor therapeutical measures.
2 Normative references This European standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places In the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European standard only when incorporated In It by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
EN 146 Respiratory protective devices - Powered filtering devices Incorporating helmets or hoods - Requirements, testing, marking EN 270 Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus Incorporating a hood - Requirements, testing, marking EN 340 Protective clothing - General requirements EN 530 Abrasion resistance of protective clothing material - Test methods EN 863 Protective clothing - Mechanical properties - Test method: Puncture resistance prEN 943-1 Protective clothing for use against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid aerosols and solid particles -
Performance requirements for ventilated and non-ventilated "gas-tight" (Type 1) and "non-gas-tight" (Type 2) protective clothing EN 1146 Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus Incorporating a hood (compressed air escape apparatus with hood) - Requirements, testing, marking EN 25978 Rubber- or plastics- coated fabrics - Determination of blocking resistance (ISO 5978 :1990)
EN 29073-4 Textiles - Test methods for nonwovens - Part 4: Determination of tear resistance ISO 5082 : 1982 Textiles -woven fabrics -Determination of breaking strength -Grab method ISO7854 .:
Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics- Determination of resistance to damage by flexing 3 Definitions.
For the purposes of this standard, the following definitions apply:.
3.1 Protective clothing agalnst radioactive, contamination Protective clothing Intended to provide protection to the skin and if required to the respiratory tract against radioactive contamination.
Page 4 EN 1073-1 :1998 3.2 Ventilated protective clothing (against particulate radioactive contamination)
Protective clothing which is supplied with breathable air ensuring internal ventilation and overpressure. This protective clothing provides protection against particulate radioactive contamination for the respiratory tract and the whole body.
3.3 Nominal protection factor (100: Inward leakage (IL))
The ratio of the concentration of contaminant in the ambient atmosphere to the concentration of the contaminant in the suit The concentrations taken Into account are the average concentrations recorded during a standardized test.
3.4 Paniculate radioactive contamination Presence of radioactive substances In or on a material or in a place where they are undesirable or could be harmful.
3.5 Seam A permanent fastening between two or more pieces of protective clothing material.
3.6 Assemblage A permanent fastening between two or more different garments, or between protective clothing and accessories, obtained, for example by sewing, welding, vulcanising, gluing.
3.7 Join A non-permanent fastening between two different garments, or between protective clothing and accessories.
3.8 Closure A device, for example, zipper, touch and close" fastener, etc., to close openings for donning or removing the protective clothing.
4 Requirements 4.1 Design 4.1.1 Protective clothing against radioactive contamination shall comply with the general requirements specified in EN 340.
.4.1.2 The design of the protective clothing shall be such that the protective clothing is straightforward to put on and take off, and to minimize the risk of contamination. Testing according to "practical performance test' (see 5.2).
4.1.3 The clothing can be designed for single or multiple use.
4.1.4 The ventilated protective clothing (see 3.21 may consist of one or several parts. The clothing may be fitted with a respiratory protective device to enable the wearer-to breath in case of failure of the primary air supply.
4.2 Materials The materials used forý protective clothing against particulate radioactive -contamination :shall meet the requirements according to table I after the pretreatment in accordance with 5.1.1 and after the conditioning according to 5.1.2.
Page 5 EN 1073-1 :1998 Table 1: Requirements for the materials App*cabe for Requirement Classification Test according to reusable single use materals 6 > 2000 Cycles EN 530, Method 2 00
.5 > 1500 Cycles abrasive paper Arasiotne 43> 1000 Cycles according lo prEN 943- yes Yes resistane 3> 500 Cycles I and 9 kPa downward 2 > 100 Cycles I > . 10 Cycles pessure 6 > 100000 Cycles 5 > 40000 Cycles Flex cracking 4 > I MW Cycles ISO 7854 Method B yes no resistance 3> 5000 Cycles 2> 2500 Cycles I > 1000Cycles Puncture3> 3> 100N 10N resisO 2> 50N EN863 yes yes resitane I> ION Resistance to 2 no blocking EN25978 Yes no blockng (see note 1) 1 blocking 6> 150 N 5> 80N 434>
> 40 N Tear resistance 20 N EN 29073-4 yes yes 2> 1ON S1> 2N Flammabilityof Shall not continue to EN 1146 (single materials, visor and burn burner test) Yes yes ancillary parts NOTE 1:.Uncoated materials shall not be tested against resistance to blockdng. The test report shall be marked *Not tested against .........
NOTE 2: If protection against hazardous chemicals Is required then testing has to be carried out according to the relevant chemical standards..
4.3 Nominal protection factor.(11003:LL)
Ventilated protective dothing shall be classified according to table.2. Testing according to 5.4 with the necessary activity sequence acording to annex A, at the minimum design air flow rate.
Page 6 EN 1073-1 :1998 Table 2: Leakage Class Maximum value of mean Inward leakage Into the Nominal protection hood during exercise of factor One activity All activities 5 0,004 0,002 50000 4 0,01 0,005 20000 3 0,02 0,01 10000 2 0,04 0,02 5000 1 0,10 0,05 2000 NOTE 1: Maximum value is calculated as the average performance over all test sequences. NOTE 2: Nominal protection factor is the reciprocal of the IL obtained during all activities (100 : IL) 4.4 Seam strength, Joins and Assemblages 4.4.1 Seam strength A sample of each type of straight seam construction shall be tested in accordance with A.2 of ISO 5082
- 1982 (Constant-rate-of-traverse). Three specimens of each type of seam shall be tested and the mean of each set of three samples calculated. The garment seam performance shall be classified according to the levels of performance given In table 3 using the lowest result, L.e. the weakest seam type.
NOTE: The test method described in ISO 5082: 1982 Is only applicable to straight seams joining two pieces of material.
Table 3: Classification of seam strength Seam strength Class N 5 >300 4 >125 3 >75 2 >50m
. >30 '
4.4.2 Joins and assemblages The joins and assemblages between the suit and detachable parts e.g. between gloves and sleeves, boots.
and trouser legs, shall be tested In accordance with 5.5 and withstand a pull of .100 N.
4.5 VIsor The visor shall comply with table 4. Where antifogging compounds are used or specified by the manufacturer they shall not have an adverse affect on the health of the wearer, or on the clothing.
Page7 EN 1073-1 :1998 Table 4. Requirements for the visor Properties of the visor Requirement Testing the loss of sight shall not exceed to read letters on a chart at a Distortion of vision two scales on the optometrical, distance of 5 m during the practical chart performance test according to 5.2 shall not be vIsibly damaged In Mechanical strength such a way as to be likely to affect according to EN 146 the performance of the suit system 4.6 AIr supply system Couplings and connections shall comply with EN 270.
The connection between the compressed air supply tube and the suit, Including attachments, threaded parts, belt or other parts, or means of stabilising the suit to the body shall.withstand a 250 N pull when tested according to 5.5.
NOTE: The test should be performed before the inward leakage test.
4.7 Breathing hose The breathing hose shall comply with the requirements of EN 270.
4.8 Air flow rate Two suit systems shall be tested, one of which has to be preconditioned as specified In 5.1.4. When tested the air flow rate into the suit system shall not be less than the manufacturers' minimum design flow rate. The maximum flow rate shall not exceed the maximum as stated by the manufacturer. Test In accordance with 5.3 The flow rate and the distribution of the air into the suit system shall not cause distress to the wearer by local cooling. The heat stress has to be considered. Test in accordance with 5.2.
4.9 Air flow rate warning device If an audible warning device is Incorporated in the suit system it shall comply to EN 270, except for the sound pressure level which may be in the range 85dB(A).to 90 dB(A) when measured at the ears of the wearer. The frequency range of the warning device shall be between 2 000 Hz to 4 000 Hz.
Five warning devices shall be tested, one of which has to be preconditioned as specified In 5.1.4. Testing according to EN 270.
4.10 Supply valve If a variable continous flow valve Is fitted, it shall comply to EN 270. The valve shall permit to adjust the air flow rate In the range from the minimum to the maximum as specified In 4.8. It shall not be possible to dose the valve to restrict the air flow below the minimum design air flow rate.
4.11 Exhaust devices The suit shall be provided with exhaust devices which shall continue to work correctly after the testing of the pressure In the suit (see 4.1 2), during the practical performance test (see 5.2) and during the determination of the protection factor (see 5.4). Testing In accordance with 5.6.
4.12 Pressure in the suit The overpressure shagi not exceed 1 000 Pa mean and 2 000 Pa peak. A positive pressure shall be maintained.
Testing with the maximum air flow rate during the activity sequence as specified in Annex A.
4.13 Carbon dioxide content of the Inhalation air The carbon dioxide content of the Inhalation air, determined at the minimum air flow rate, shall not exceed an average of 1,0 % (by volume), tested according to EN 270. Two suits shall be tested, one of which has to be pretreated as specified in 5.1 .1.
Page 8 EN 1073-1: 1998 4.14 Noise associated with the air supply to the suit The noise measured in the suit at the ears shall not exceed 80 dB(A) at the maximum manufacturers' design flow rate. Testing in accordance with EN 270. Two suits shall be tested, one of which has to be pretreated as specified in 5.1.1.
5 Test methods 5.1 Test preparations 5.1.1 Pretreatment When the clothing Is Intended to be reusable the requirements for the materials or the complete clothing shall be proved after five cycles of cleaning and disinfection according to the manufacturers instructions for use before testing.
5.1.2 Conditioning All material samples shall be conditioned by storage at (20 +/- 2) 'C and (65 +/- 5) % relative humidity for at least 24 h. Start each of the tests as specified in 5.1.3 and 5.1.4, within 5 min after removal from the conditioning atmosphere.
5.1.3 Visual Inspection A visual inspection shall be carried Out by the test house prior to the laboratory or the practical performance test. This may entail a certain amount of dismantling of the components of the protective clothing In accordance with the manufacturer's Information for maintenance.
5.1.4Preconditioning for the practical performance test If the manufacturer does not state the preconditioning atmosphere for the practical performance test, the complete clothing shall be exposed:
a) for 4 h to a temperature of (-30 + 3) 'C and allowed to return to ambient conditions, followed by b) for 4 h to an atmosphere of (60:1 3) 'C at 95 % relative humidity. It shall then be allowed to return to ambient temperature.
5.2 Practical performance test 5.2.1General The tests :shall be cardIed out by two test persons at (20 _i5) *C and a relative humidity of less than 60 %. The test temperature and humidity shall be recorded. The background noise shall not be greater than 75 dB(A).
The test persons shall be selected who are familiar with using such or similar protective clothing, The persons will be drawn from those people certified as fit to do so by the medical officer.: The necessity of a medical examination before or supervislon during the tests shallbe at the testing officers discretion.
Prior to the test there .shall be an examination that the suit Is In working-condition and that it can be used without danger. If more than one size of clothing Is manufactured the subjects are asked to select the appropriate size. Ensure thatthe air supply is within the specified parameters. Two suits shall be tested, each being tested on one'test person.
After fitting the suit each test person Is asked Does the suit fit?*. If the answer is 'Yes", continue the test. If the answer is "No', replace the test person or the suit 5.2.2 Procedure During the test the following activities shall be done In simulation of the practical use of the suit:
a) the test shall be completed within a total working time of 20 min b) walking on the level with regular rate of 5 km/h for 5 min
Page 9 EN 1073-1 :1998 c) filling a small basket (see figure 1, approximate volume 8 i) with 12 mm chippings (e.g. limestone chippings) or other suitable material from a hopper which stands 1,5 m high and has an opening at the bottom to allow the contents to be shovelled out and a further opening at the top where the chippings may be returned. The person stoops or kneels as he wishes and fills the basket with chippings. He then lifts the basket and empties the contents back Into the hopper. This shall be repeated 1 5 to 20 times in 10 min.
Figure 1: Hopper and basket 5.2.3 Information to be recorded During the practical performance test the clothing shall be subjectively assessed by the wearer and the following shall be recorded:
a)hamess comfort (see 5.6);
b)security of fastening and couplings; c) accessibility of controls and pressure gauge (if fitted);
d)clarity andfield of vision from the facepiece and/or visor; e)dothing comfort;.
f) ease of speech transmission; g)any other comments Volunteered by the wearer.
5.3 Measurement of minimum and maximum air flow rate Connect the ends of the distribution system ._collectively to a suitable measuring device. Record the maximum air flow delivered at the manufacturers specified air supply, if a control valve Is fitted, record the maximum delivered air flow and the minimum delivered air flow.
The value of minimum and maximum air flow rate shall be determined under the condition of exercise 6 of Annex A (person standing still).
5.4Determination of the protection factor The protection factor'shall be determined In accordance with prEN 943-1. Sodium chloride test method shall be used. Activity'sequences for testing are given in Annex A of this standard.
The determination has to be done at the minimum design air flow rate (see 4.8).
On two test subjects four new suits shall be tested. Two suits per test subject.
Page 10 EN 1073-1 :1998 For each Individual test calculate the arithmetic mean over the time period. Calculate the percentage inward leakage (IL)as follows:
IL= Ci,x100%
C.
where:
C, Is the challenge concentration inthe test chamber, C2 is the mean concentration in the breathing zone for each exercise. For classification according to table 2, the average value for the four suits shall be taken.
5.5 Join and assemblage pull test Assemble the means of attachment according to the manufacturers' information. If the assembled Item (e.g.
glove or boot) is itself not strong enough to apply the required pull substitute an item that Is. Securely attach one part to a fixed clamp. Apply the required force longitudinally. Record at which force it parts or state that at the required force it was still complete.
5.6 Exhaust device pull test Mount the suit on to a dummy torso which can be adjusted so that the load can be applied axially to the exhaust device. A system of retaining straps or bands Is fitted over the suit around the exhaust device so that the load is applied as directly as possible to the fitting of the exhaust device In the suit.
Exert a force of (50 +/-2,5) N to the exhaust device and hold for 10 s. Repeat 10 times.
Examine the exhaust device for signs of damage or failure.
6 Marking The marking shall comply with the specifications of EN 340 with the pictogram as given In figure 2.
The level of performance of the Inward leakage (IL)shall be marked as:
IL: class x (x class number according to table 2).
- , * *e
-F*g.re2: Pictogram 7 Information supplied by the manufactuier.
The information supplied shall be at least Inthe official language(s) of the country or region of application. The manufacturers' information shall comply with the specifications of EN:340. The following information shall be supplied additionally:
- Instructions for donning, Ui;ng, fitting, removing and storing;
- application, limitations of use (classification, temperature range etc.);
- tests to be carried out by the wearer before use (If required);.
- maintenance and cleaning and decontamination by e.g. showedng (ifrequired).
The manufacturers shall specify the required supply pressure and flow range necessary to maintain protection.
Warnings (If appropriate) shall be given against problems likely to be encountered, as e.g. heat stress, depending on the air flow rate, work load, environmental atmosphere etc.
Page 11 EN 1073-1:1998 Annex A (normative)
Activity sequence for the testing of the protection factor Table A.I: Activity sequence for the testing of the protection factor Time of No Activity sequence for the testing activities min I dress person in the suit 2 don boots, gloves etc. as required according to the manufacturers instructions 3 person to enter test chamber, connect tubing to the sample point -
no test agent 4 establish background reading at sample point with person standing 3 still - no test agent 5 start test agent and allow to stabilize 3 6 record leakage and pressure at sample point with the person stan- 3 ding still 7 start treadmill 8 walk 3 record leakage and pressure at sample point with the person wal-
_ king at about 5 km/h 10 stop treadmill _
record leakage and pressure at sample point' person moving arms 11 up and down above head height and looking upward, e.g. lifting 3 object (half brick) from desk to shelf level 12 record leakage and pressure at sample point' person doing conti-nuous squats .. * *.
13 stop test agent and allow to desperse with person in chamber 3 14 disconnect sample tubes and remove person from test chamber and undress subject ____"_.__
rNOM,-, ne oI iai may vary, atuumes are approximate ana are woasable conditions.
When doing squats, a slow deliberate action is required, say continuously during about 3s.
Analyse res Ats over final 2 min of each exercise period to avoid carry over of result 10 from one exercise to the other.
Record challenge chemical continuously using a separate detector (fpossible). Record the pressure inside the suit over the whole time.
Page 12 EN 1073-1:1998 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements orother provisions of EU Directives This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this standard.
The following clauses of this standard are likely to support requirements of Directive 89/686/EEC, Annex Ih:
EU-Directive 89168i1EEC, Annex II clauses of this standard 1.1 Design principles 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.5.1 to 5.6 1.2 innocuousness of PPE 4.1, 4.5,4.14, 5.2 1.3 Comfort and efficiency 4.1, 4.3, 5.2, 5.4, annex A 1.4 Information supplied by the manufacturer clause 7 2.2 PPE 'enclosing' the parts of the body to be protected 4.1.4, 4.5, 4.8, 5.2 2.3. PPE for the face, eyes and respiratory tracts 4.5, 5.2 2.1 2 PPE bearing one or more Identification or recognition marks directly or indirectly relating to health and safety 3.9.2.1 Protection against external radioactive contamination clause 4, 5, 6, 7 Compliance with the clauses of this standard provides one means of conforming with the specific essential requirements of the Directive concerned and associated EFTA regulations.
ENCLOSURE 5.3 to ATTACHMENT 1 L-2009-072 CERTIFICATE NO. 0073/197/162/02/01/0005 FOR MURUROA V4F1 R ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE FOR NUCLEAR PROTECTION AND SECURITY
AET01 /0005 Page 1/16 INSTITUTE FOR NUCLEAR PROTECTION AND SECURITY Technical Center for Nuclear Equipment Certification In accordance with the directive 89/686/EEC dated December 21th 1989 comparing the laws of the States Members Legislations relative to the Personal Protective Equipments, and the decrees no 92-765, 766 and 768 dated July 2 9 th 1992 transposing the directive into French Laws.
The organisation herebelow mentioned (PSN / CTHEN) whose references are as follows:
- Address: CEA / Saclay - Building 389 - 91191 Gif-Sur-Yvette Cedex - France.
- Empowered by Order of the Ministries of Employement and Agriculture dated December 24 th 1996.
- Identified under the n° 0073 (published in the EEC Official Publication dated July 23 th 1994).
Assigns the ECTPE, EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE] *
'>No 0073 / 197 / 1621/ 021~01 / 0005 <
To the following Personal Protective Equipment model:
- Designation: Ventilated Protective Suit against Radioactive Contamination due to particles, pressurised for a single use only.
- Commercial reference: MURUROA V4F1 R - ref. 848 lX5 T.
- Manufacturer: DELTA PROTECTION / REDI -69210 Saint-Germain-Sur-L'Abresle.
- Certificat applicant: DELTA PROTECTION - Z.A. De Berret-30200 Bagnols-sur-C~ze.
- Essential Requirements
Reference:
EN 1073-1 (March 1998), EN 340 (December 1933).
Date : February 21TH 2001 J. CORBIERE/ Chief of CTHEN Nota : According to article R 223-62 of the "Working Law", the empowered organisation should be informed of any modification made to the material subject of this EEC type examination certificate, as well as of any modification made to the contents of this technical file on which the delivered type certificate was based on (address, manufacturer name, quality insurance certificate extract, ... )
This certificate contains 16 pages n° 1/16 to 16/16.
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- 1. DESCRIPTION It is a Ventilated Protective Suit against Radioactive Contamination due to particles ventilated type -
pressurised for one use only, its name is:
MURUROA V4F1 R- ref. 848 1X5 T.
The X values are defined according to the pipe butt (Staubli or CEJN) allowing to connect the suit to the breathable compressed air supply system.
The T values are defined according to the size of the suit.
The attached list - annex 1 - gives all the references defined by this AET.
Diagrams and pictures of the MURUROA V4F1 R - ref. 848 1X5 T are presented in annex 2 & 3.
It includes mainly the following elements:
- A air tight suit with an incorporated hood.
- A suit fastening system located on the back of the suit.
- A breathable air flow supply system including a flow control valve named "flow control valve" describe at the end of the chapter.
- A air exhaust device.
- A safety strip for emergency opening.
- A undressing strip.
- Reinforced pieces on elbows, feet and knees.
- Accessories: A tunnel for the phonic link cable and one for safety harness, a protective sleeve for the flow control valve, a dosimeter window, a loop placed on the back for holding the air supply pipe.
The internal clothing flow rate cannot be adjusted directly by the user with a valve. Connection to the breathable air network carried out by a system named "Flow control valve", provided with Staubli or CEJN butt, this device control the feeding flow rate within the limits fixed by the manufacturer, when pressure of the breathable air network is between 2.5 and 7 bar 1.1. MAIN MATERIALS Skin of the suit:
PVC 9013 formulation 1010, 20/100 mm thickness (pink color).
Hood:
PVC Cristal 068- 30/100 mm thickness.
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AET 01 / 0005 Page 3/16 Ocular:
PVC (astraglass) 50/100 mm thickness.
Gloves:
PVC model DELTASOFT (distributed by the firm DELTA PROTECTION), size 9-9 1/2 whatever to the size of the suit.
Slippers:
PVC 9013 - formulation 1010 - 20/100 mm thickness Non slippy PVC sole type "diligence".
1.2. COMPONENTS
- Internal Ventilation System:
The suit is connected to the breathable pressurised air supply system through a device named "flow control valve" with a STAUBLI or CEJN type butt. The air flow, inside the suit, is distributed by an internal network, manufacturer reference "Integral ventilation V4 type".
- Exhaust:
The exhaust system is composed of two exhaust valves located on the back of the hood and on the back of the suit.
- Fastening device:
A dual zipper system located vertically on the back of the suit.
- Other components:
The suit includes:
- A safety strip for an emergency opening located on the hood.
- A undressing strip.
- A tunnel for phonic link.
- A Loop, on the back of the suit, for holding the air supply pipe system.
- Several reinforced pieces on the elbows, knees, between legs, and the air supply inlet.
- Accessories: A tunnel for safety harness, a protective sleeve for the flow control valve, a dosimeter window.
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- 2. CONFORMITY TO REQUIREMENTS 2.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MATERIALS (except accessories: Gloves, slippers...)
(see paragraph 4.2. of EN 1073-1) 2.1.1. Abrasion Resistance Test according to the EN 530 - method 2 (abrasive paper 00) standard. The classification is carried out according to the following diagram Class Number of cycle 6 > 2 000 cycle 5 > 1500 cycle 4 > 1 000 cycle 3 > 500 cycle 2 > 100 cycle 1 > 10 cycle Results Class 6 for PVC 9013 formulation 1010 - 20/100 mm thickness.
Class 6 for PVC Cristal - 30/100 mm thickness.
2.1.2. Flexcracking Resistance Test according to the ISO 7854 - method B standard. The classification is carried out according to the following diagram:
Class Number of cycle 6 > 100 000 cycle 5 > 40 000 cycle 4 > 15 000 cycle 3 > 5 000 cycle 2 > 2 500 cycle 1 > 1 000 cycle This test is not applicable to suits for single use only.
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AET 01 / 0005 Page 5/16 2.1.3. Puncture Resistance Test according to the EN 863. The classification is carried out according to the following diagram:
Class Puncture resistance 3 > 100N 2 > 50N 1 > 1ON Results: Class 1 for PVC 9013 formulation 1010 - 20/100 mm thickness.
Class 2 for PVC Cristal - 30/100 mm thickness.
2.1.4. Blocking Resistance Test according to the EN 25978 standard. The classification -is carried out according to the following diagram:
This test is not applicable to single use suit and to non coated materials.
2.1.5. Tear Resistance Test according to the EN 29073-4. The classification is according to the following diagram Class Applied strength 6 > 150N 5 > 80N 4 > 40N 3 > 20N 2 > 1ON 1 >2N Results: Class 3 for PVC 9013 formulation 1010 - 20/100 mm thickness.
Class 4 for PVC cristal 30/100 mm thickness.
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AET 01 / 0005 Page 6/16 2.1.6. Flammability of materials, visors, and auxiliary parts Tests are carried out according to the EN 1156 standard- single burner test (paragraph 7.5.3).
Results: Test requirements entirely fulfilled.
2.2. ACCESSORIES REQUIREMENTS 2.2.1. Gloves The MURUROA V4F1 R ref. 848 1X5 T suit is fitted with gloves which comply with the specific requirements for this type of individual protective equipment, more particularly with the requirements of the norm EN 421 "Protective gloves against ionizer rays and radioactive contamination". They have a particular EC Type examination based on the contracted tests.
2.2.2. Slippers The slippers are integrated part of the suit. They are made of the same material; They include a non-slippy sole, they comply with the requirements of the norm EN 1073-1; Therefore, considering the important risk of damage which can happen at the level of the feet and consequently the loss of tightness against radioactive contamination, this equipment must not be used without an additionnal protection (boots or over boots with EC marking).
2.3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROTECTIVE SUIT 2.3.1. Suit design the suit must comply with the general requirements of the EN 340 standard.
2.3.1.1. Ergonomics ( paragraph 4 of EN 340 standard)
Materials and components of the suit : Must be reputed good for the user.
Results : The parts of the suit which can be in contact with the wearer skin are made of PVC (see paragraph 1.1); The manufacturer certifies, in the technical file and the user manual, that the materials of the suit are well known for having no bad effects on the skin.
Protection and comfort level : See paragraph 2.3.2. (Practical Performance Test).
Results : Requirements entirely fulfilled.
- Parts of the suit being in contact with the wearer : they must be without any roughness nor sharp edges that could create inflammations or wounds.
Result : Requirements entirely fulfilled.
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AET 01 / 0005 Page 7/16 Adjustment of the suit : This requirement is tested during the Practical Performance Test (the suit has no adjusting device, size must be choosen according to the user height).
Result: Requirement enitrely fulfilled.
Weight of the suit : It must be as light as possible and therefore resistant and efficient. This requirement is evaluated during the tests on the materials and on the complete suit.
Result : Requirements entirely fulfilled.
Steam Permeability: This requirement cannot be tested due the the suit design (PVC material) and due to its protective level. The user comfort is due to the internal air flow supply.
2.3.1.2. Weariness (EN 340 - paragraph 5)
The suit is for single use only.
2.3.1.3. Sizes - Marks - Manufacturer Information (EN 340 - paragraph 6 to 8)
The controls results are mentioned in chapter 3 annex 1.
2.3.1.4.Dressing I Undressing (EN 1073 paragraph 4.1.2.)
The suit must be designed to be put on and out very easily and to reduce the risk of Contamination. This requirement is evaluated during the Practical Performance Test (see paragraph 2.3.3.)
The dressing and the undressing must comply with the user manual and the Operating advices; the user is helped by an assistant. Using safety strips limits the risks of contamination when undressing. They are also used in case of emergency.
Result : Requirements entirely fulfilled.
2.3.2 Practical Performance Test The Practical Performance Test is carried out according to the EN 1073-1 (paragraph 5.2.).
The conditioning is according to the manufacturer instructions for use.
Parameters Valuations a) Harness comfort Aimless b) Security of fastenings & couplings Good c) Accessibility of adjusting devices Aimless d) Clarity of vision through visor Conform (see Chapter 2.3.6) e) Suit comfort Good f) Speaking transmission facility Aimless g) Other parameters No particular notice French version only shall be used when dispute
AET 01 / 0005 Page 8/16 2.3.3. Airflow supply system (EN 1073 paragraph 4.8.)
The manufacturer estimated air flow rates, for a relative air flow supply pressure between 2.5 to 7 bar, as indicated herebelow:
Output Oupu .- )NOf Output Oupu Relative pressure Air flow supply (N m3.h-1) (N I.min 1) (bar)
Minimum 27 450 2.5 Maximum 45 750 7 The internal flow rate cannot be adjusted directly by the user with a valve, the flow rate is adjusted by the "Flow control valve", depending of the breathable air network pressure.
According to the EN 1073-1 (paragraph 5.3); the suit have been test with the manufacturer pressure specified.
The air flow rate inside the suit must not be
- Below the minimum value estimated by the manufacturer (Dmin),
- Superior to the maximum value esitimated by the manufacturer (Dmax)
The air flow feeding the suit have been check through a massic flow meter and according this parameter:
- Increasing the pressure from 0 to 7 bar by 1 bar step, plus one check at 2.5 bar.
- Decreasing the pressure from 7 to 1 bar by 1 bar step, plus one check at 2.5 bar.
- Direct connexion to 10 bar, adjustment to 7 bar, decreasing the pressure from 7 to 1 bar by 1 bar step, plus one check at 2.5 bar.
- Connexion/Disconnexion at 2.5 bar.
During the test, the flow rate was conform to the manufacturer specification.
Results: Requirements entirely fulfilled.
2.3.4. Inward leakage average - Fit Factor (paragraph 4.3. of EN 1073-1)
The ratio of the average inward leakage has been measured according to the draft pr EN 943-1 (annex A) standard. According to the Sodium Chloride Method.
The Fit Factor is equal to 100/IL. (IL) being the average value of the Inward Leakage (in %)
calculated on the whole lot of trainings and the whole lot of suits.
Measurements have been performed under the following conditions:
- Air flow rate: Adjusted and maintained on minimum flow rate (D min) as indicated in paragraph 2.3.3.
- Trainings sequence: According to the EN 10731 Annex A list.
- Suit preliminary conditioning: According to the advice of the user manual.
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AET 01 / 0005 Page 9/16 The samplings are taken from the hood, outside the breathing device.
The ratio of the average inward leakage gives the following classification:
Maximum accepted values, in %,of the ratio of the Ventilated average Inward Leakage inside the hood, pressurised calculated on the whole lot of suits FIT FACTOR Suit _______________
classification For One activity For all activities 5 0.004 0.002 50 000 4 0.010 0.005 20 000 3 0.020 0.010 10000 2 0.040 0.020 5 000 1 0.100 0.050 2000 Results: The suit is classified Class 5 suit.
2.3.5. Seams, Joins and Assemblages pull test resistance 2.3.5.1. Seams / welds (paragraph 4.4.1. - EN 1073-1)
A sample of each type of weld is tested according to the Norm ISO 5082 (annex 2). The weld performance level is according to the following classification:
Class Seam resistance (N) 5 > 300 4 > 125 3 > 75 2 > 50 1 > 30 Results: All the welds are classified 4.
2.3.5.2. Joins and Assemblages (paragraph 4.4.2. - EN 1073-1)
This suit has no joins nor assemblages. This paragraph is aimless.
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AET 01 /0005 Page 10/16 2.3.6. Ocular (paragraph 4.5. - EN 1073-1)
The vision distortion is measured, during the Practical Performance Test, by reading letters on an optometrical chart placed at a distance of 5 m; The loss of vision must not exced 2 degrees.
The mechanical resistance test of the visor is according to the EN 146 (paragraph 6.7.).
Results: Vision distortion : Up to requirement.
Mechanical resistance: up to requirement.
2.3.7. Air supply system (paragraph 4.6. of EN 1073-1)
The connection between the compressed breathable air supply pipe and the suit must correspond to the paragraphs 6.7.1., 6.7.2., and 6.11.7. of the EN 270 standard. It must withstand a 250 N pull.
This connection is achieved, on the flow control valve, through a quick coupling, air proof, with automatic stop valve, model STAUBLI or CEJN; This device allows the air supply pipe to turn freely around its axle in order to avoid accidental disconnections.
Results: Conformity for design and mechanical resistance.
2.3.8. Breathing Hose (paragraph 4.7 of EN 1073-1)
Tests are performed according to the EN 270 (paragraphs 7.2. and 7.6.) The pipe must not block the movements, nor cause disconnection during the practical performance test.
Results: Requirements entirely fulfilled.
2.3.9 Air flow rate warning device (paragraph 4.9 of EN 1073-1)
If a warning is fitted, it must comply to the EN 270 standard (paragraph 6.13.3. and 7.12.) The sound level must been between 85 dB(A) and 90dB(A).
Results: Aimless (there is no warning device).
Remarks: The Mururoa V4F1R does not include low rate flow indicator; Air flow rate control devices have to be placed at the wearer disposal. (See paragraph 3.2 "Manufacturer information").
2.3.10 Air supply valve (paragraph 4.10 of EN 1073-1)
The air flow rate supplied in the suit has a relative pressure whose limits are fixed by the manufacturer. The air supply valve allows to adjust the flow between the minimum and the maximum values as indicated in the technical manual. The valve cannot be closed to reduce the air flow rate under the minimum given value.
Result: Aimless, the suit have not an adjustable valve.
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AET 01 / 0005 Page 11/16 2.3.11. Exhaust devices (paragraph 4.11. of EN 1073-1)
The exhaust devices must work correctly after the testing of the pressure in the suit, during the Practical Performance Test and during the determination of the Fit Factor. Test in accordance with the EN 1073-1 standard(paragraph 5.6.).
Results: Good exhaust system working.
Pull resistance superior to the fixed limit.
2.3.12. Pressure in the suit (Paragraph 4.12. of EN 1073-1)
During the activity sequence as specified in Annex A of the EN 1073-1 standard, the overpressure shall not exceed 1000 Pa mean and 2000 Pa peak. A positive pressure shall be maintained.
Test is performed with maximum air flow rate D max, as stipulated in paragraph 2.3.3.
Result: Requirements entirely fulfilled.
2.3.13 Carbon dioxide content in inhalation air (paragraph 4.13. - EN 1073-1)
The C02 content of the inhalation air, determined at the minimum air flow rate, shall not exceed an average of 1 % (by volume), tested according to the EN 270 standard(paragraph 7.15) with the minimum air flow rate D min indicated in paragraph 2.3.3.
Result: Requirement entirely fulfilled.
2.3.14 Noise associated with the air supply to the suit (paragraph 4.14 - EN 1073-1)
Test according to the EN 270 standard (paragraph 7.16). The noise measured in the suit at the ears shall not exceed 80 dB(A) at the maximum air flow rate as indicated by the manufacturer.Tested at the maximum air flow rate D max as stipulated in paragraph 2.3.3.
To check the flow control valve functioning, measurement has been done during the flow rate control (cf paragraph 2.3.3) at each flow rate step.
Result : Requirement entirely fulfilled.
3 CHECKINGS 3.1. MARKING (paragraph 6 of EN 1073-1)
The marking complies with the requirements of the Norms EN 340 and EN 1073-1. According to the Decree dated February 7 1997 "relative to EEC marking of the working equipment and of the Personal Protective Equipment", it includes the distinctive number of the entitled organisation for the procedure of controls of the manufactured PPE (article 11 of the EEC Directive 89/686/EEC).
The symbol 'T' is included in the pictogram, in order to show that the manufacturer instructions should be read by the user.
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AET 01 /0005 Page 12/16 3.2 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Firstly, the manufacturer reminds the user of refering to the requirements of the European Directive 89/656/EEC concerning the choice dated and theNovember 30th 1989, which defines the duties of the employers use of PPE.
This. Directive precises (section II - articles 4 & 5) that, before choosing an individual protection suit, "the employer must value the PPE he is going to use" according to the following :
"Analysis and valuation of the risks" "Definition of the necessary characteristics in order the PPE complies with the risks" "Valuation of the characteristics of the available PPE".
The employer has to "define the conditions of use, specially the wearing time according to the risks importance" (in case of this suit : according to the radioactive contamination level",
"frequency of exposure to the risk and the working conditions of each worker together with the performances of the individual protection equipment".
The content of the information note complies with the requirements of the Directive 89/686/EEC dated December 21th 1989 (annex II - article 1.4.), to the specifications of the Norms EN 340 paragraph 8 and EN 1073-1 paragraph 7; The manufacturer directives are mainly as follows:
Storage : Environmental conditions and maximum period.
Cleaning, maintenance and revision : This chapter is aimless. The MURUROA V4FI R is a single use suit.
Protection levels according to the Norm EN 1073-1 : Protection Factor, mechanical resistance of the suit components and of the gloves.
Conditions for good protection levels : Air flow rate between 450 N Imin-1 and 750 N L..min-1 when the suit is supplied with a relative pressure between 2.5 to 7 bar.
The compulsory accessories for the good working of the MURUROA V4F1 R : One pair of boots or overshoes , or safety boots having the EC marking.
The conditions of use : Mostly the characteristics of the air flow supply connections, the ancillary controls devices, the supervision and emergency devices for the user.
The instruction for use :
o How to put the suit on and how to put it out.
o Emergency devices and reaction of the user in case of failure of the air flow supply system.
- The limits of use of the MURUROA V4F1 R suit:
- Delivered without air flow rate indicator; Before any work, the user will have to provide himself with necessary devices to check if the minimum air flow rate, as indicated by the manufacturer, is reached or exceeded before and during wearing the suit.
The date of manufacturing and life time limit.
The marking meaning.
The references of the notified organisations having taking part in the "designing" phase.
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AET 01 /0005 Page 13/16 3.2. MAINTENANCE MARKING This is aimless. The suit being for single use only.
- 4. CONCLUSIONS Upon presentation of the tests results and of the controls carried out, and after investigations of the manufacturer technical manual, the Ventilated Protective Suit against Radioactive Contamination, Pressurised, for Single Use Only, MURUROA V4F1R- Ref. 848 1X5 T, is certified to assure protection against radioactive particles contamination according to the following conditions :
- Feeding breathable air pressure included from 2.5 to 7 bar.
- Minimum air flow rate : 27 N m3.h-1 (450 N I.min-1)
- Maximum air flow rate : 45 N m3.h-1 (750 N 1.min-1
- This have not adjustable flow valve.
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AET 01 / 0005 Page 14/16 ANNEX 1 Description and references of the equipments certified in the EC Type Examination Certificate The different models of equipment, whose generic appellation is MURUROA ref. 848 1X5 T., and which are the subject of this EC type examination certificate, are only different on the following points
- The butt type connecting the equipment-to the breathable compressed air supply system.
- The size.
X indicates the butt type according to the following values:
Type of butt for connection to References of MURUROA References the compressed air Supply V4F1 R associated system X=2 Staubli RBE 06 6150 848 125 T X=4 CEJN 342 843 145 T X=8 Staubli RBE 06 QR 843 185 T Y indicates the size of the suit according to the following values:
REFERENCE Height (cm) Waist measurement (cm)
T=0 152-164 56-64 T=1 164-170 64-68 T=2 170-176 68-72 T=3 176-182 72-76 T=4 182-188 76-80 T=5 188-200 80-88 GT 182-188 80 flat (1,60 m of waist)
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AET 01 / 0005 Page 15/16 ANNEX 2 Diagrams of the suit MURUROA V4FIR- ref. 848 1X5 T I -----------
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AET 01 / 0005 Page 16/16 Annex 3 Picture of the suit MURUROA V4F1R - ref. 848 1X5 T French version only shall be used when dispute
ENCLOSURE 5.4 to ATTACHMENT 1 L-2009-072 TEST RESULTS CARRIED OUT ON THE FULL ENCAPSULATED SUIT MURUROA V4F1 ref.
8481X1T FOR THE EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE No. 0073/197/162/12/97/0028
DPEA/STESR/CTHEN/97-599 Test Results Carried Out on the Full Encapsulated Suit MURUROA V4F1 ref. 8481X1T For the EC Type Examination Certificate No. 0073/197/162/12/97/0028 Below are the detailed results that demonstrate the conformity of this equipment to the Essential Requirements of the European Standard EN 1073-1. Other results that are not pointed out in this report are already written in the EC TYPE Examination Certificate (dated December 10t 1997).
- 1. Air Flow entering the suit when connected to a 6 bar feeding pressure (paragraph2.3.2. of the EC Type Examination Certificate)
Suit number Minimum air flow(l/min) Maximum air flow (llmin) 1 508 1050 2 516 1070 3 508 1050
- 2. Carbon dioxide content of the inhalation air when measured at the minimum airflow of 450 L'min (paragraph2.3.12. of the EC Examination Type)
Suit number Test No. I C02 contents(%) Test No. 2 C02 contents(%)
1 0.86 0.93 2 0.68 0.68 3 0.75 0.82
- 3. Noise level associated with the air supply to the suit when tested at the maximum air flow rate at 6 bar (paragraph2.3.13 of the EC Examination Type)
- 4. Inward leakage average-Fit Factormeasuredat the minimal airflow of 4501/min (paragraph 2.3.3. of the CE Examination Type)
Suit number ber 1 2 3 Standing still > 120,000 > 120,000 > 120,000 Walking (5 kmlh) 76,700 90,900 66,000 Moving arms up and down 113,800 > 120,000 113,800 above head Continuous squats 30,000 41,700 50,000 Bending forward 110,000 103,400 91,700 Person twisting at waist > 120,000 > 120,000 > 120,000 Person crawling 55,000 > 120,000 31,400
- 5. Pressurein the suit when measuredat the maximum air flow when suit connected under 6 bar feeding pressure(paragraph2.3.11.of the EC Examination Type)
Suit number 1 2 3 Exercise P min(Pa) P Max. P min(Pa) P Max. P min(Pa) P Max.
Standing still 275 280 295 305 275 280 Walking (5 km/h) 200 800 300 900 600 900 Moving arms up and down 150 400 160 420 250 800 above head Continuous squats 30 900 30 1050 70 1700 Bending forward 80 1550 60 1900 100 1900 Person twisting at waist 140 500 160 420 160 650 Person crawling 160 900 150 850 250 1050
- 6. Air supply system (paragraph4 - 6 of EN 1073-1)
In accordance with the paragraph 4.6; the connection between the compressed air supply system and the suit has been tested for a steady pull of 250 N. The three suits have been tested successfully. However, there was some deformation of the fabric near the regulation air flow device. A reinforced area could certainly avoid this deformation.
ENCLOSURE 5.5 to ATTACHMENT 1 L-2009-072 DONNING AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MURUROA V4F1 R
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INSTRUCTIONS EPI 848 1X5 T FOR USE DELTA PROTECTION PAGE 1/3 1 o4 66 89 18 36 DELTA PROTECTION Z.A du Berret 30200 BAGNOLS-SUR-CEZE - FRANCE 0 (33) 04 66 8918 36 0(33) 0466 89 36 31 GARMENT PROTECTING AGAINST RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION IN PARTICLE FORM, VENTILATED-PRESSURISED TYPE WITH A FLOW REGULATOR. SINGLE-USE, COMPLIANT WITH STANDARD EN 1073-1 (MARCH 1998).
Warning:
- The choice and use of personal protective equipment must comply with European Directive no. 89/656/EEC of 30J1111989.
- The employer must have first analysed and assessed the risks Involved In the intervention and those generated by the use of the personal protective equipment selected.
- In this approach, he may by default take Inspiration from the stages described In "Guide for the selection and use of protective breathing apparatus" published by AFNOR under the no. S 76.005 CR 529. The operators analysis must also take into account any obstacles to the rapid removal of the equipment In the event of an incident as well as the radiological consequences for the worker concerned by such removal Preamble : eThis disposable garment has been developed to offer protection against radioactive contamination in particle form according to standard EN 1073-1. It Is designed for use with a breathable air network supplying air at a pressure between 2.5 and 7 bar Inclusive.
This garment is for use under the supervision of the person In charge of the Intervention, who will In particular have ensured in advance that
- This garment offers adequate protection for the category of risks encountered during the Intervention.
- The wearer is in possession of the necessary alarm devices allowing him to check that the minimum air flow foreseen by the manufacturer is reached or exceeded before and during the use of the equipment (for the necessary equipment, please consult us).
- The air supply hoses are compliant with standard EN 270 and are of sufficient length.
- 'Breathable air' points (compliant with standard EN 12021) ftoted with connectors compatible with those on the suit are in fact placed at different places where the user may have to go
- And that these air points provide a sufficient quantity of air-.
-- Supply range from 2.5 to 7 bar (the air flow rate will then be between 450 and 750 /mrin Inclusive)
- That the whole of the intervention is supervised (person present orby audiovisual means) and that all the necessary rescue equipment is available in the event of an incident during the Intervention.
Remark. The suit does not have a manual air flow adjustment valve, the supply flow is controlled automatically.
DONNING THE SUIT (see also diagrams on the label on the back valve)
- The wearer, assisted by a dresser, makes a visual inspection of the condition of the suit and its components, then removes the transport protection (cardboard on the visor, Inside the suit and detachable "crystar on the visor).
- He pulls on the bottom of the suit via the back closure.
- He connects up to the breathable air network passing his air line through the loop situated at the back of the suit at supply system helghL
- The dresser then closes the two zippers and applies a strip of adhesive to the full length of the zippers to ensure they are sealed; he ties the laces of the overboots around the ankles. The suit must be used with textile overboots or safety boots.
- The wearer checks the air supply, the correct operation of the flow regulator and overpressure valves by crouching rapidly several times.
- He may now enter thie work zone.
DOFFING THE SUIT
- The suit can be removed using the strip provided for the purpose. To do this, as the garment is still being supplied with air, the undresser pulls on the orange strip that runs from one wrist to the other passing over the helmet and rolls down the front and back parts of the garment so as to trap the contamination and avoid any contact with the worker.
- In case of need the helmet must be able to be removed rapidly. Beware of any extra devices that may Interfere with Its removal (external herness, adhesive strips...).
IMPORTANT
- If the garment loses pressure during the Intervention, If mist appears inside the helmet or if the worker feels excessively hot, he must leave the work zone immediately.
- Remember that the suit remains pressurised for a few moments even If the air supply Is cut off.
STORAGE In the original packaging: away from direct light at a temperature between + 5°C and + 45 °C inclusive.
Possible storage time: 3 years in the original packaging.
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INSTRUCTIONSEPI 848 1X5 T FOR USE DELTA PROTECTION PAGE 2/3 1 o4 66 89 18 36 EMERGENCY DEVICES
-The safety strip placed at the front of the helmet, when It Is pulled off, allows the wearer to breathe the air outside the suit
- Tearing off the doffing strip allows the wearer to get out of the top half of the suit In less than 5 seconds.
ERGONOMICS The composition and presentation of the materials used mean that they are not dangerous or harmful In any way (no risk of sldn damage...) for the wearer of the equipment REMARK:
Single use garment.
MATERIALS PERFORMANCE Test typ Standard Perlonmance level Bending strength Not applicable disposable gannent M Abrasion strength Class 6 (- 2000 caes NF EN 530)
Perfration strength EN 1073-1 Class 1(>10 NNF EN 863)
Tear strength ass 3 (> 20 N NF EN ISO 9073-4)
Flame resistance Requirements met (EN 1146)
Bending strength Not applicable disposable ganment 0 Abrasion sbtengt Class 6 (> 2000 cydes NF EN 530)
Perforation strngh EN 1073-1 Class 1 (>10 N NF EN 863)
Tear swMngth Class 3 ( 20 N NF EN ISO 9073-4)
Flame resstance Requirements met (EN 1146)
EN 1073-1 Pe Ing Class 5. Designates the nominal protection factor of the suit clotv (Class 5: nomInal prota faVor of 50 000)
Results with respect to whole suit ISO 5082 Strength of welded seams: class 4 (> 125 N)
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The markdng on the glove Is situated on the back of the hand, the labels are on the two exhaust valves situated on the helmet and on the back of the garment I: Manufacturers name.
2: Identification of the model of glove.
3: CE marking. The glove meets the standards relating to type 1lb production monitoring. 0121.is the Identification number of the body in charge of controlling production.
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INSTRUCTIONS EPI 848 1X5 T FOR USE DELTA PROTECTION PAGE 3/3 1 04 66 89 18 36 4:
EmD34 Pictograrn indicating that the glove offers protection against chemical risks. Results in the EN 374-3 tests: Level 6 glove. (ammoniac solution 10 %, caustic soda 40 %, sulphuric acid 80 %).
.Pictogram indicating that the glove offers protection against micro-organic risks. Results In the EN 374-2 tests, air
'Pictogram Indicating that the glove offers protection against mechanIcal risks. Results in the EN 388 tests: Abrasion resistance: level 3.
Resistance to cutting: level 0.
Tear resistance: level 0.
Puncture resistance: level 0.
- Pictogram Indicating that the glove offers protection against radioactive contamination In particle form, In accordance with standard EN 421.
5: Glove size.
6: Identification of the model of garment.
7: Main material of the garment and Its fire rating: according to NFP 92 507: M1 according to NFG 07 184: B 8: The 'open book' pictogram indicates the need to read the Instructions for use.
9: CE marking. The garment meets the standards relating to type 11 b production monitoring. '0334" Is the Identification number of the body In charge of controlling production.
10: EN 1073-1: Requirements and test methods for ventilated suits protecting against radioactive contamination In particle form. IL: Class 5. Indicates the nominal protection factor of the garment (Class 5: Average protection factor equal to 50 000) 11: ( Pictogram Indicating that the garment offers protection against radioactive contamination In particle form, in accordance with standard EN 1073-1.
12: Garment size.
13: Indicates the measurements of the different sizes.
14: Space for the date of manufacture, batch number and use-by date.
15: Number and reference of the revision of the label.
16: Label stuck onto the back valve showing how to don and doff the suit and what to do in an emergency.
17: Garment approved for single use according to standard EN 1073-1.
18: Type of internal ventilation of garment: type V4 F1 R.
The CE Type examination was done by:.
CTHEN CEA Saclay Battment 389 91191 Gif sur Yvette tel:01-89-08-38-80 Notified body Identification number 0073
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ATTACHMENT 2 L-2009-072 LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS to L-2009-072 Page 2 of 3 LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS COMMITMENT TYPE Scheduled (Check one) Completion Date One-Time Continuing (if Required)
Action Compliance The MURUROA V4F1 R suit will be integrated X Before use of into FPL's and NextEra Energy's plant respiratory suit program using the information provided by the manufacturer New lesson plans will be developed to train X Before use of workers on the MURUROA's features, donning, suit use and removal, cautions and use of mouth strip, and tear off strips for routine and emergency egress.
Radiation Protection personnel will be provided X Before use of additional training for the MURUROA suit suit including selection, approval, issue, equipment set-up, operation, and maintenance instruction.
All suits will be treated as "Single Use" only. X Before use of suit The suit system will not be used in an Immediately X Before use of Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) environment, suit FPL and NextEra Energy plant's will use their X Before use of Corrective Action Program to document and suit evaluate any unexpected problems with the suit.
FPL and NextEra Energy will report any known X Following MURUROA V4F1 R defects in a timely manner to identification the manufacturer and to the U.S. Nuclear Industry of defects
[Operating Experience Network] through the FPL and NextEra Energy plant operating experience process.
FPL and NextEra Energy will use the suit as X Before use of allowed in the certification (with CEJN or suit STAUBLI fittings).
Procedures for use of the suit systems are X Before use of integrated into the respiratory programs required suit by Subpart H of 10 CFR Part 20. Fit testing of user is not applicable to fully encapsulating suits.
Prior to use, wearers are trained on these conditions of use as well as the emergency escape features of the suits.
FPL and NextEra Energy plants will perform an X Before use of initial test of their breathable air network system to suit insure that it has sufficient capacity (minimum to L-2009-072 Page 3 of 3 LIST OF REGULATORY COMMITMENTS COMMITMENT TYPE Scheduled (Check one) Completion Date One-Time Continuing (if Required)
Action Compliance pressure and flow) through an established maximum length of hose, prior to the initial use of the MURUROA V4F1 R suit system. This test will establish the conditions at the distribution manifold actually necessary to ensure that the air supplied to the suit inlet is consistent with the conditions for which the equipment was certified.
FPL and NextEra Energy plants will follow the X Before use of manufacturers recommended "Instructions for suit Use" of the suits, specifically insuring that the minimum operating air pressure 2.5 bar (35 psi) and airflow 450 litres/min (16 CFM) is being supplied to the suits prior to working in them.
Pressure will be monitored during use.