ONLY TO BE REMOVED BY USER
This user-guide provides important information regarding the use ,care and
maintenance of your FR garment. Failure to read, understand and follow these
instructions may result in serious bodily injury or death .
COMPOSITION
This Garment is made using the FR fabric that is a blend of 93% meta-aramid, 5% paraaramid,2% carbon/nylon antistatic fiber.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The user is responsible to determine that this garment is appropriate for the intended
use and complies with all laws & regulatory standards in the location of use. The user
assumes all risks associated with the use of this period . KAREEMTEX shall not be liable
for any loss,injury,or death arising out of the use of this product. This information guide
should be made available to all users and those responsible for garment maintenance &
care .
It is user’s responsibility to determine the level of hazards & proper personal protective
equipment needed.
Flammable contaminants reduce the thermal production of any flame resistant
garment. Wash this garment frequently to ensure that no greases, oily soils or other
flammable contaminants are present when the garment is worn. Wash new garment
before wearing to remove fabric processing aids and finishes .
LIMITATIONS OF USE
This garment is flame resistant & intended to minimize burn injury during short term
and emergency exposure to flame or electric arc .The wearer try to remove themselves
as quickly as possible from the area where the fire or electric arc has occurred to
minimize burn injury .It is intended to reduce the potential for injury ,but protective
apparel cannot eliminate all risk of injury .This garment must be used as part of general
safety practices .Do not use protection against continuous thermal loads, molten metal
splash, hot liquids or steam. Do not wear alone for structural or proximity firefighting.
Do not use for chemical production .Failure to comply with these warnings may result
in serious Injury or death .
Only those persons who are properly trained and understand the requirements for use
and care of the garment are qualified to wear it. The garment should not be worn until
the user has read and understands all warnings and information guide.
INSPECTION BEFORE USE
It is the responsibility of this garment’s user to examine its condition before and after
each use to be sure that is suitable for use and will provide adequate protection for the
potential hazards to be encountered. Carefully inspect the garment for damage before
and after use, including all fabric, seams and closures .if fabric becomes torn, punctured
or contaminated with flammable materials or if closures are not functional, user should
immediately discontinue use of garment .
Failure to fully inspect the garment may result in serious injury or death to the wearer.
Never wear a garment that has not been fully inspected prior to use in a hazardous
environment .
GARMENT MARKINGS
If the user adds any lettering, emblems, nametags, trim or other additions to the
garment ,the additions to the garment must be constructed with flame resistant
materials and meet all applicable performance requirements. The addition of flammable
markings to this garment will negatively impact the flame resistant properties where
applied.
PROPER WEARING
· Do not wear Flammable or meltable garments over this garment.
· For flash fire hazard exposures ,undergarments made with flame resistant or non melting
fibers such as Aramid , cotton silk, wool or rayon should be worn .
- For electric arc hazard exposures ,wear the proper number of flame resistant clothing
- layers as dictated by an electric arc hazard analysis .
- Do not put on takeoff the garment in a potentially explosive environment .
- In potentially explosive atmospheres ,proper grounding procedures must be used for
- protection against electrostatic spark ignition .
- Garment should be loose fitting and provide adequate mobility for the intended use
- All closures must be fully secured and sleeves and pant legs must extend to fully cover
- wrist ankles
- Shirts without fully elastic waistband must be tucked inside the waistband of pants.
CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Flammable contaminants will reduce the thermal protection of any flame resistant garment.
These contaminants should be removed before use. The garment should be laundered
frequently to ensure that greases, oily soils or other flammable contaminants are not
present.
Do not use chlorine bleach or detergent containing chlorine bleach. Chlorine bleach can
impact fabric strength, the color of various components and can reduce the overall
durability of the apparel .
The garments should be laundered separately from non-flame resistant clothing to
avoid contamination from lint ,surface finishes and other transferable flammable
materials .
Secure all closure before washing and drying .
Wash dark and light colors separately .
Pretreat greasy stains .Removal of grease or oil stains may require dry cleaning .
Machine wash in hot water [maximum 140˚F/60˚C] with a heavy duty detergent. Do not
use soaps .
The use of fatty based soaps for laundering is not recommended due to the potential
formation of insoluble scums with hard water .Soap scums may be flammable and could
adversely affect the thermal protective qualities of the garment .
Tumble dry on low heat [maximum 160˚F/71˚C]
Do not use Fabric softeners or dryer sheets. The use of certain fabric softeners or
treatments can cause buildup flammable residues that will impact the thermal
protective properties of the garment .
When causing commercial laundry aids ,be sure to read and carefully follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not line dry in sunlight.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not store in sunlight. The strength of the fabric can be degraded by prolonged
exposure to sunlight or artificial light .Store in a shaded area or cover with a dark cloth
.Do not store where contamination of the garment may occur .
REPAIR
Repairs or alterations to the garment must be made with flame resistant components
(fabric, thread and fasteners) or comparable quality .
PILLING ADVISORY
Fabric made with Aramid fibers may be susceptible in varying degrees to pilling on their
surface. Differences in fabric processing as well as differences in how garments are worn
and cleaned can produce different levels of pilling. The flame resistance properties of
Aramid Fabrics are not affected by the level of pilling .
COLOR FASTNESS ADVISORY
. Fabric made with Aramid fibers are available in various colors, We are advising users
of these fabrics that due to the color change of these fibers after extended exposure to
UV light not all colors may be appropriate for all applications. The flame resistance
properties of the fabric are not affected. The change in color will vary according to the
color chosen .If the fabrics will be subjected to significant amounts of UV light
exposure(sunlight or artificial),it may be desirable to select colors less likely to be
affected. Garments made with the fabric should be stored so that they are protected
from unnecessary exposure to UV light.
RETIREMENT AND DISPOSAL
The useable service life of the garment depends on the work environment, frequency of
use, and proper maintenance and cleaning of the garment. DO not wear damaged or
contaminated garments. Garment should be retired from service after significant
exposure to heat and flame. Dispose of used garment per local regulations .
This information corresponds to our current knowledge on the subject .It is offered
solely to provide possible suggestions for your own determinations .it is not intended,
however to substitute for any testing you may need to conduct to determine for
yourself the suitability of the garment or accessory for your particular purposes. Is is
the user’s responsibility to determine the level of risk and the proper protective
equipment needed for the user’s particular purposes. This information may be subject
to revision as new knowledge and experience becomes available. Since we cannot
anticipate all variations in actual end-use conditions,
KAREEMTEX MAKES NO WARRANTIES AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION
WITH ANY USE OF THIS INFORMATION .
Failure to read ,understand ,and follow these instructions may result in serious bodily
injury or death.
KAREEMTEX
Sales office Tel: 013-8220000- Fax: 013-8202455
Address: PO.Box-2142 Dammam 31451- KSA
Web: www.KareemTex.co
Email: Sales@kareemtex.com