Use and Care Manual

PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC.
www.pipusa.com
PIP
®
Flame Resistant Garments
USER INFORMATION GUIDE
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3. INSPECTION FREQUENCY
AND DETAILS
Conduct visual inspections regularly.
Ensure that all:
▶ components are inspected (e.g., buttons, snaps,
shanks, zippers, buckles, hook & loop, etc.).
▶ garments found to have any of the above indication
of damage or other noted defects must be removed
and retired from use until repaired or replaced
4. DONNING AND DOFFING
PROCEDURES
DONNING  THE ACT OF PUTTING ON A GARMENT
DOFFING  THE ACT OF REMOVING A GARMENT
To wear this garment correctly ensure:
▶ Sleeves are rolled down and cus closed
▶ Front closures are fully engaged, protecting the neck
▶ Shirt tails are tucked in
5. PROPER USE CONSISTENT
WITH NFPA 2113
For further information, refer to NFPA 2113, Standard
on Selection, Care, Use and Maintenance of Flame-
Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial
Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures
from Fire.
6. MAINTENANCE
AND CLEANING
Proper care, maintenance, and cleaning is critical
to ensuring optimal performance, protection, and
life expectancy of your PIP® FR garment. Failure to
follow the provided care instructions may defect the
properties of the garment and increase the risk for
injury, as well as invalidate all warranties expressed
here within.
a. Cleaning Instructions
and Precautions
This garment should be cleaned after every where
according to the instructions on the label. Only
synthetic detergents should be used on this FR
garment. Do not use bleach, starch, fabric softeners
or detergents containing hydrogen peroxide on this
garment as they could negatively aect the flame-
resistant properties.
To maximize FR protective qualities, the item must be
kept clean. Residual elements, especially petroleum-
based ones can mask flame resistance. Any heavily
soiled garments or if contaminants emit odor indicative
of petroleum-based substances – the item needs
to be removed from service and cleaned.
b. Maintenance Criteria and
Methods of Repair
If this garment becomes damaged, it should be
repaired by an experienced service provider using
fabric and findings equal to that used in the original
construction of the garment.
Significant alterations to the garment are not permitted
as the protective qualities of the garment may be
compromised.
7. RETIREMENT AND
DISPOSAL CRITERIA
Garments should be retired when a serious defect is
found, such as open seams, broken closures, tears, or
other visible damages.
If the garment cannot be correctly repaired or
adequately cleaned, it should be removed from service.
Dispose of garment properly and in accordance with
local regulations.