User Guide - Lion Apparel

USER INSTRUCTION, SAFETY 

AND TRAINING GUIDE 

LION Extended Response Suit 

NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble 

7200 POE AVE. 

DAYTON, OHIO 45414 

www.LIONprotects.com 

September 2012 

Protective Ensemble for Chemical/Biological Terrorism Incidents 

For additional training, visit www.lionfireacademy.com 

! 

DANGER 

This guide should be removed only by the end user! In the event this guide becomes detached from the Garment, turn 

this guide in to the authorities responsible for the care and maintenance of this clothing. 

You MUST read this guide and all warning and danger labels before wearing. 

NEVER wear the Garment without the correct respirator, footwear, gloves and belt; NEVER wear the Garment without 

all elements in place. The Garment alone does not provide protection against all chemical and biological hazards. 

This Ensemble provides NO protection against flame. 

This ensemble provides limited protection against, abrasion, puncture, bodily fluids, other liquids and gasses. 

This NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble has ONLY been certified to the chemicals identified in the NFPA 1994 Standards. 

This Ensemble has NOT been certified for ANY OTHER chemicals or hazardous materials. 

WARNING: No products, including garments, footwear or handwear, can offer absolute protection, even when new, 

and their protective performance will decline with wear, tear, abrasion, and other damage associated with use. 

W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. and Lion Apparel, Inc. make no guarantee of how the product will perform in actual use. 

You must have special training in order to safely use this NFPA 1994 Class 3 Garment. 

This Garment MUST be replaced after 8 hours of wearlife or 10 years of shelf life. (See Warning box on Pg. 9.)

! DANGER 

1. Danger and Cleaning Label 

2. Garment Information 

Label 

3. Certification Label 

Copies of labels used only in ERS NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensembles 

© 2012 LION APPAREL INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS GUIDE IS PROTECTED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT 

LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT CONVENTION. NO PART OF THIS 

GUIDE MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF LION APPAREL INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1 Introduction ..........................................................................3 

2 Definitions. ...........................................................................4 

3 Safety Checklist .......................................................................7 

4 Purpose and Limitations of Your Ensemble ..................................................8 

5 Ensemble Construction, Features, and Function ..............................................9 

6 Inspection. ..........................................................................12 

7 Donning and Doffing. ..................................................................15 

8 Compatibility and Proper Fit. ............................................................17 

9 Marking Considerations ................................................................18 

10 Using your Ensemble Safely: How to Minimize the Risk of Injury ................................18 

11 Washing, Decontamination and Disinfection ................................................23 

12 Repairs .............................................................................28 

13 Storage. ............................................................................28 

14 Retirement ..........................................................................29 

15 Disposal ............................................................................30 

16 Limited Warranty Information ............................................................31 

17 Sources and for Further Information ......................................................32 

18 Inspection, Cleaning, Repair, Retirement, and Disposal Record .................................33 

1. INTRODUCTION 

Congratulations on purchasing your new LION product, specifically designed for specialized response teams 

reacting to Chemical/Biological Terrorism operations. Your Compliant NFPA 1994 Class 3 Chemical/Biological 

Terrorism Incidents Ensemble (referred throughout this book as the NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble or Garment 

only when not including footwear, gloves, or respirator facepiece) is designed to provide limited protection 

against hazards to Emergency Responders involved in Chemical/Biological Terrorism Incidents. It and its 

components are manufactured and certified under the performance requirements of the NFPA 1994 standard 

Class 3 requirements, current edition. 

This User Instruction, Safety and Training Guide gives important instructions regarding the use, inspection, 

care, maintenance, storage and retirement of your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Garment. No one except you, the 

specially trained Emergency Services Responder, should remove this guide from your NFPA 1994 Class 3 

Garment. Immediately upon receipt of your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Garment, you should remove, carefully read, 

and save this Guide in a three-ring binder for future reference. 

This Guide is a training tool to help you understand your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble and how to 

use it in the safest possible manner during Chemical/Biological Terrorism Incidents. Please take the time to 

read it. 

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This Guide will train you to: 

• Put on your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble for safe usage 

• Wear your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble 

• Decontaminate your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble 

• Inspect your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble 

• Repair your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble 

• Store your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble 

• Retire your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble 

For your personal safety be alert for important safety messages in this Guide: 

! DANGER 

DANGER Indicates immediate hazards that will result in serious personal injury or death 

if not avoided, or if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed. 

The signal word “DANGER” is highlighted in red, both in this Guide and on labels affixed 

to your Garment, to indicate the extreme hazard of the situation. 

! WARNING 

WARNING Indicates potentially hazardous situations that could result in serious personal 

injury or death if not avoided, or if instructions, including recommended precautions, are 

not followed. The signal word “WARNING” is highlighted in orange on labels attached to 

your Garment, and in black in this Guide. 

! CAUTION 

CAUTION Indicates potentially hazardous situations or unsafe practices that could 

result in minor or moderate personal injury or product or property damage if instructions, 

including recommended precautions, are not followed. The signal word “CAUTION” is 

highlighted in gray in this Guide. 

2. DEFINITIONS 

Accessory(ies) - An item that is attached to an ensemble or 

ensemble element that is not necessary to meet the requirements of 

NFPA 1994 Class 3. 

APR – Acronym for Air Purifying Respirator. 

ASTM – Acronym for American Society of Testing and Materials. 

Aramid Fibers – Special fibers with higher strength and resistance 

to heat and flame and abrasion used in protective clothing. 

AHJ-Authority Having Jurisdiction – The organization, office, or 

individual responsible for approving equipment, an installation, or 

a procedure. 

Body Substance Isolation – A concept practiced by emergency 

response personnel – blood and ALL body fluids are to be 

considered to pose a risk for transmission of bloodborne diseases. 

Biological Agent – Biological materials that are capable of causing 

disease or long-term damage to the human body. 

Biological Terrorism Agents – Liquid or particulate agents that can 

consist of a biologically derived toxin or pathogen to inflict lethal or 

incapacitating casualties. 

Body Fluids-Borne Pathogen – An infectious bacterium or virus 

carried inhuman, animal, or clinical body fluids, organs or tissue. 

Bootie – A sock-like extension of the Garment leg worn in 

conjunction with other footwear components. 

CBRN – An abbreviation for chemicals, biological agents and 

radiological particulates hazards. 

CBRN Barrier Material – The part of the composite that is 

intended to provide protection against CBRN terrorism agents. 

CBRN Terrorism Incident Protective Ensemble(s) – Multiple 

elements, categorized as Class 2, Class 3, or Class 4 CBRN 

protective ensembles, designed to provide minimum full body 

protection against exposure to chemical/biological terrorism agents 

occurring during chemical/biological terrorism emergencies. (See 

also Class 2 Ensemble, Class 3 Ensemble, and Class 4 Ensemble.) 

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CBRN Terrorism Incident Protective Footwear – An element 

of the CBRN terrorism incident protective ensemble designed to 

provide minimum protection to the foot, ankle, and lower leg. 

CBRN Terrorism Incident Protective Garment(s) – An element 

of the CBRN terrorism incident protective ensemble designed to 

provide minimum protection to the upper and lower torso, arms and 

legs; excluding the head, hands, and feet. 

CBRN Terrorism Incident Protective Glove(s) – An element of the 

CBRN terrorism incident protective ensemble designed to provide 

protection to the wearer’s hands and wrists. 

CBRN Terrorism Incidents – Situations involving the release of 

chemical or biological warfare agents in civilian areas by terrorists. 

Chemical Terrorism Agents – Liquid, solid, gaseous and vapor 

chemical warefare agents and toxic industrial chemicals used to 

inflict lethal or incapacitating casualties, generally on a civilian 

population, as a result of a terrorist attack. 

Chemical Warfare (CW) Agents – Liquid, solid, and gas chemical 

agents (most are liquids) traditionally used during warfare or 

armed conflict to kill or incapacitate an enemy. See also Chemical 

Terrorism Agents and Dual Use Industrial Chemicals. 

Class 2 Ensemble and Ensemble Elements – A CBRN protective 

ensemble and ensemble elements designed to protect emergency 

first responder personnel at terrorism incidents involving vapor or 

liquid chemical hazards where the concentrations are at or above 

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) requiring the use 

of CBRN self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). 


ensemble and ensemble element designed to protect emergency 

first responder personnel at terrorism incidents involving low levels of 

vapor or liquid chemical hazards where the concentrations are below 

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) permitting the use of 

CBRN air-purifying respirators (APR), or CBRN powered air-purifying 

respirators (PAPR). 


ensemble and ensemble element designed to protect emergency 

first responder personnel at terrorism incidents involving 

biological hazards or radiological particulate hazards where the 

concentrations are below Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health 

(IDLH) permitting the use of CBRN air-purifying respirators (APR), or 

CBRN powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR). 

Component – Any material, part or subassembly used in the 

construction of the Garment or element. 

Composite – Any layering of ensemble material(s), ensemble 

element materials, or components as they appear in the final 

garment construction. 

Detergent – In textile product care, a cleaning agent containing 

one or more surfactants as the active ingredient(s). Commercially 

available or household detergent products with a pH greater than 6.0 

and less than 10.5 are suitable for routine washing of the Garment. 

See also Section 11 of this Guide. 

Ensemble – See CBRN Terrorism Incident Protective Ensemble. 

Encapsulating Ensemble – A type of CBRN protective ensemble 

that provides vapor-tight or liquid-tight protection to the upper and 

lower torso, head, hands, feet and completely covers the wearer 

and the wearer’s respirator. 

Exposure Incident – Specific contact of the following with blood 

or O.P.I.M.: 1) eye; 2) mouth or other mucous membranes; 3) non 

intact skin; or 4) parenteral contact. 

Facecloth – Lining fabric that is used to cover inner surfaces. 

Flame Resistant – A term used to describe a material that burns 

slowly or is self-extinguishing after removal of an external source 

of ignition. 

Flame Resistance – A property of a material whereby combustion 

is prevented, terminated, or inhibited following the application 

of a flaming or non flaming source of ignition, with or without 

subsequent removal of the ignition source; flame resistance can 

be an inherent property of the material, or it can be imparted by 

specific treatment. 

Flame Retardant – A chemical compound that can be incorporated 

into materials or a textile fiber during manufacture or treatment to 

reduce its flammability. 

Flammable or Explosive Atmospheres – Atmospheres containing 

solids, liquids, or gasses at concentrations that will burn or explode 

if ignited. 

Flash Fire – A fire that rapidly spreads through a diffuse fuel, 

such as dust, gas or the vapors of an ignitable liquid, without the 

production of damaging pressure. 

Garment – The coverall element of the protective ensemble 

designed to provide minimum protection to the upper and lower 

torso, arms, and legs, excluding the head, hands, and feet. 

Glove Liner-See Inner Glove. 

Guide – A shortened version referring to this User Instruction, 

Safety and Training Guide. 

Hazardous Materials – A substance (solid, liquid, or gas) that when 

released is capable of creating harm to people, the environment, 

and property. 

Hazardous Materials Emergencies – Incidents involving the 

release or potential release of hazardous materials. 

IDLH – Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health; any atmosphere 

that poses an immediate hazard to life or produces immediate 

irreversible debilitating effects on health. 

Inner Glove – A glove worn inside another glove for the purposes 

of providing additional protection to the wearer and meeting the 

requirements of NFPA 1994 Class 3. 

Interface Area – An area of the body not protected by protective 

equipment; the area where the protective garments and other 

equipment (helmets, gloves, boots, respiratory protection) meet. 

Ionizing Radiation – Extremely short wavelength, high energy 

penetrating rays of gamma and x-rays emitted from radioactive 

elements and isotopes. 

Liquid-Borne Pathogen – An infectious bacteria or virus carried in 

human, animal, or clinical body fluids, organs, or tissues. 

MSDS – Acronym for Material Safety Data Sheets. 

NFPA – National Fire Protection Association; a private sector, 

volunteer-based standard-making organization which develops 

guidelines related to fire protection and prevention. 

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NIOSH – Acronym for the National Institute for Occupational Safety 

and Health; a government-based training and research organization 

that tests and certifies respirators for workplace use. 

Non-Encapsulating – A type of CBRN protective ensemble that 

provides liquid splash protection but does not provide vapor tight or 

liquid tight protection and does not cover the wearer’s respirator. 

O.P.I.M. – Other potentially infectious materials. Includes semen, 

vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, 

pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, and peritoneal fluid. 

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration; a 

government-based standard-making body which develops public 

health and safety standards. 

Outer Boot – A boot worn over other footwear components to meet 

requirements of 1994 Class 3. 

Outer Element – A garment worn over another garment element to 

meet the requirements of NFPA 1994 Class 3. 

Outer Glove – A glove worn over another glove for the purposes 

of providing additional protection to the wearer and meeting the 

requirements of NFPA 1994 Class 3. 

Outer Shell – The outermost layer of the composite with the 

exception of hardware, reinforcing material and wristlet material. Also 

referred to as “shell”. 

Over Glove – See Outer Glove. 

PAPR – Acronym for Air Purifying Respirator. 

Parenteral – Piercing through the skin barrier-needlestick injury, 

human bite or a cut or scrape. 

Protective Ensemble – Multiple elements of clothing and 

equipment designed in accordance with NFPA 1994 CLASS 3 

to provide minimum full-body protection against exposure to 

chemical/biological terrorism agents occurring during 

chemical/biological terrorism emergencies. 

Radiological Particulate Terrorism Agents – Radioactive 

particulates, including alpha and beta particulates, that are 

generated from a source of radioactive material or nuclear event 

which are intentionally used to inflict lethal or incapacitating 

casualties, generally on a civilian population as a result of a terrorist 

attack. The contaminated particles emit ionizing radiation. 

Recovery Operation – An operation involving the retrieval of either 

(1) the remains of a deceased victim or (2) property, but in no case a 

living person. 

Reinforcement – The addition of extra material for enhanced 

protection in areas prone to compression or abrasive wear such as 

knees, elbows and shoulders. 

Rescue Operations – Those activities directed at locating 

endangered persons, removing endangered persons from danger, 

treating the injured at an emergency incident, and providing 

transport to an appropriate health care facility. 

Respirator – A device that provides respiratory protection for 

the wearer. For purposes of this Ensemble, a CBRN compliant 

facepiece is required per NIOSH. 

SCBA – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus; a respirator worn 

by the user that supplies a respirable atmosphere that is either 

carried in or generated by the apparatus and is independent of the 

ambient environment. 

Seam Tape – The seam tape is a chemical/biological protective 

laminate, consisting of a outer aramid backer, a continuous 

fluoropolymer barrier film, and a heat sealable proprietary adhesive. 

Sewn Seam – A series of stitches joining two or more separate 

plies of material(s) of planar structure, such as textile fabrics. 

Soap – A cleaning agent usually consisting of sodium or potassium 

salts of fatty acids. Do not use soap to clean protective ensembles. 

See also Detergent and Section 11 of this Guide. 

TICS – Acronym for Toxic Industrial Chemicals. 

TIMS – Acronym for Toxic Industrial Materials. 

Toxic Industrial Chemicals – Highly toxic solid, liquid or gaseous 

chemicals that have been identified as mass casually threats 

that could be used as weapons of terrorism to inflict casualties, 

generally on civilian population, during a terrorist attack. 

TPP – Thermal Protective Performance. A test to determine the 

ability of an Ensemble Composite to withstand a measured amount 

of thermal and radiant heat. 

Trilaminate – Three-layer chemical/biological protective fabric, 

consisting of an outer shell fabric, a barrier layer and an inner liner 

fabric laminated together to form a single ply. 

Useful Life – The period of time that protective clothing, which has 

been properly cared for, could be expected to provide reasonable 

limited protection. 

UV (Light or Radiation) – Acronym for Ultraviolet Light, a type of 

light commonly found in the sun’s rays. 

Universal Precautions – A concept under which blood 

and CERTAIN body fluids pose a risk for transmission of 

bloodborne diseases. 

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3. SAFETY CHECKLIST 

Do not use this NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble until you have checked 

“YES” to the following activities: 

1. Have you completed a formal training course in Chemical/Biological Terrorism 

Incidents, the proper use of Chemical/Biological Terrorism equipment, as well 

as the safe usage of NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensembles? 

Yes No 

2. Have you read and understood all the instructions and warnings in this guide as 

well as all the labels on your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble? 

Yes No 

3. Will you regularly inspect this NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble inside and out for 

any tears, holes, thin spots, worn areas, color damage, dirt, contaminants, or 

embrittlement, or any other conditions discussed in Section 6 of this Guide? 

Yes No 

4. Have you studied the limitations of NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble as described 

throughout this Guide and will you take precautions to prevent injury? 

Yes No 

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE 

The member companies of FEMSA that provide 

emergency response equipment and services want 

responders to know and understand the following: 

1. Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently 

dangerous activities requiring proper training in their 

hazards and the use of extreme caution at all times. 

2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any 

user’s instructions, including purpose and 

limitations, provided with any piece of equipment you 

may be called upon to use. 

3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been 

properly trained in Firefighting and/or Emergency 

Response and in the use, precautions, and care of 

any equipment you may be called upon to use. 

4. It is your responsibility to be in proper physical 

condition and to maintain the personal skill level 

required to operate any equipment you may be called 

upon to use. 

5. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment 

is in operable condition and has been maintained in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 

6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, 

burns or other severe injury. 

Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association, Inc. 

P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield , MA 01940 www.FEMSA.org 

Copyright 2006 FEMSA. All Rights Reserved 

FIG. 1 

Personal Responsibility Code 

Also shown on back cover of 

this Guide. 

5. Have you checked to make sure that your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble fits 

you properly in accordance with Section 8 of this Guide? 

Yes No 

6. Have you, your safety officer, or another appropriate person made plans to 

ensure that this NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble is cared, used, inspected, 

maintained, stored and retired according to instructions in this Guide? 

Yes No 

7. Are you aware that the protective properties in new NFPA 1994 Class 3 

elements, as required by the NFPA standards, can diminish as the product is 

worn and ages? 

Yes No 

8. Have you read, do you understand, and do you agree to assume the risks and 

responsibilities listed in the Personal Responsibility Code? See FIG. 1 and 

back cover of this Guide. 

Yes No 

If you have answered NO to any of the questions, DO NOT WEAR THIS NFPA 1994 

CLASS 3 ENSEMBLE until you have read the appropriate sections in this Guide and 

have been properly trained by qualified instructors. 

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4. PURPOSE AND LIMITATIONS OF YOUR 

ENSEMBLE 

Do not use 

for ANY fire 

fighting. 

Do not use 

for direct 

contact with 

flames or 

molten metal. 

Do not use 

for protection 

against 

hazardous 

radiological 

agents. 

This Ensemble is designed to provide LIMITED protection to the torso, legs, feet, 

arms, hands, and head against hazards to Emergency Responders involved in 

Hazardous Materials Emergencies and Chemical/Biological Terrorism Incidents, 

including: 

• Limited chemical splash protection 

• Limited protection against radiological particulate environments 

• Limited protection against vaporous and liquid chemical/biological terrorism 

agents (dual use industrial chemicals, chemical terrorism agents or biological 

terrorism agents) 

• Limited protection against penetration by blood and body fluids 

• Limited protection against physical puncture and abrasion 

• Limited protection against exposure to adverse weather 

See separate Technical Data Package for listing of 

chemicals from which this Ensemble provides protection. 

! DANGER 

THIS ENSEMBLE WILL NOT PROTECT YOU AGAINST THE FOLLOWING 

HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS: 

• ALL fire fighting operations 

• ALL direct contact with flames or molten metal 

• ALL electrical hazards 

• ALL radiological agents 

• ALL liquefied gas and cryogenic liquid hazards 

• ALL explosive atmospheres 

! WARNING 

Controlled lab tests in the NFPA 1994 standards “cannot be deemed as 

establishing performance levels for all situations to which Hazardous Materials 

Operations or Chemical/Biological Terrorism Incidents personnel can be exposed.” 

You should use extreme caution in any hazardous materials situation to avoid the 

risk of injury. See NFPA 1994, Para. 1-2.2. 

! WARNING 

Protective properties in a new NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble will 

diminish as the product is worn and ages. To reduce the risk of injuries, you MUST 

follow the recommendations in this Guide for inspection and retirement of your 

Ensemble to ensure that the Ensemble is not used past its Useful Life. 

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5. ENSEMBLE CONSTRUCTION, FEATURES, 

AND FUNCTION 

In order to know the function and limitations of your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant 

Ensemble, you should study its construction, features and function. 

5.1 OVERVIEW 

Your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble helps protect you against 

Hazardous materials incidents and Chemical/Biological Terrorism Incidents. 

5.2 trilaminate construction 

Your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble is made of a trilaminate: a 

three-layer chemical/biological protective fabric, consisting of a selectively 

permeable barrier film laminated between outer and inner textiles. 

The knit outer textile and the knit inner textile provide strength and durability 

to the chemical protective layer. 

! DANGER 

This garment is manufactured from materials that WILL 

MELT and/or BURN. 

Do not use this garment for any activities where there 

is ANY risk of direct contact with flames, high heat, or 

molten metal! 

5.3 OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES (FIG. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D) 

Glove System: 1 An inner-and outer-glove system. The inner glove is 

attached to provide limited protection to your hands and wrists and provides 

the chemical and biological protection. The outer glove is worn over the inner 

glove and is designed to provide limited protection from debris, cuts, and 

abrasion. (See also FIG. 2A and FIG. 2C.) 

Both the inner glove and the outer glove must be worn together to 

comply with NFPA 1994 Class 3 Standards. 

Closure Systems: 2 On the front of the Garment; The zipper and stormflap 

must be properly closed and fastened to offer full ensemble protection. 

Bootie: 3 Booties provide chemical and biological protection while your 

recommended "outer boots" provide physical protection. (FIG. 2D) Booties 

are attached and designed to be worn on the inside of your boot. Booties 

should never be worn as outer boots. (See technical data package for 

specific models of certified outer boots.) 

! WARNING 

Your ERS Ensemble garment has eight hours of wear durability when operations 

and missions are comparable to those outlined in Gore report Wear Trial 

Performance Results of NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant GORE ® CHEMPAK ® 

Selectively Permeable Fabric as Used in the Extended Response Team (XRT) Suit. 

A copy of the report may be obtained from W.L. Gore & Associates upon request. 

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Labels: 4 There are two important safety and information labels, all located 

on the inside of the Garment near the closure. The Danger and Cleaning 

Label provides critical safety information and directs you to read and 

understand this Guide. The label also explains the product information and 

wash instructions. The Certification Label warns the user about the need 

to always wear the Ensemble with the proper gloves, boots and respirator. 

Samples of the labels are located on page 2 of this Guide. 

FIG. 2A, 2B 

The Garment 

Element of the 

NFPA 1994 

Class 3 Compliant 

Ensemble. 

Attached Hood: 5 The hood protects the head and neck from exposure. 

Attached hood provides seal and interface with specified respiratory 

protection face piece. 

5 

2 

2 

1 

4 

3 

10

ERS-PC Supplemental Sheet 

If you have model # CBERSPC, then the following will apply to your Ensemble: 

FIG. 2C 

1. Glove system unique to this model. 

The "Glove System" Element of the NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble. 

1 

Assembled 

Glove System 

2. Certification Label indicating compliance of Ensemble with NFPA 1994, Class 3, when 

properly donned and worn with this glove system and with the specified footwear. 

FIG. 2D 

Questions, write or call immediately: 

The "Bootie" Element of the NFPA Lion Apparel, 1994 Protective Class Systems Group, 3 Compliant Ensemble. 

Protectiv e Systems Group 

6450 Poe Ave., Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45414. 1-800-421-2926 

6321 

Cert. Mod. 

NFPA 1994, 2007 Ed. 

85MM 

THIS CLASS 3 NON-ENCAPSULATING CBRN PROTECTIVE ENSEMBLE MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS 

OF NFPA 1994, STANDARD ON PROTECTIVE ENSEMBLES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS TO CBRN 

TERRORISM INCIDENTS, 2007 EDITION, FOR THE ABOVE-NOTED CLASS. 

The technical data package contains information on CBRN agents for which this garment is certified. Consult the technical data package and 

manufacturer's instructions before use. 

TO BE COMPLIANT WITH NFPA 1994, THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS MUST BE WORN IN CONJUNCTION 

WITH THIS CBRN INCIDENT ENSEMBLE: HAIX ® AIRPOWER R2 (605109) AND G94-C3L GORE GLOVE LINER WITH 

ANSELL HYFLEX 11-801 OVER GLOVE 

SEE TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE FOR A LIST OF DETACHABLE COMPONENTS 

To reduce the risk of injury or death, you must assemble and wear together ALL of the above items. Always make sure that all ensemble layers have the 

proper overlap and that all items fit properly. Reference the User Instruction, Safety and Training Guide for proper donning and wearing instructions. 

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL. 

www.lionapparel.com 

Colors: 

205mm 

Approval: 

FI# xxxx-054 

January, 2010 

BLACK 

Customer: LION APPAREL INC 

Label Name: PRODUCT LABEL 6321 

PROOF#: AP417285r4 

SG#: 

PA: EH-LN 

Date: 12/21/09 

PA: 

Date: 

Tape Style: 1260CWP 

Sew Space: 

Dimensions: 

Overall: 85MM X 205MM 

Finished: 85MM X 205MM 

3 

Customer info : 

Press Type: 

Hot Stamp 

ColorMax 

Offset 

Screen 

Thermal 

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6. Inspection 

6.1 PREPARATION 

Read all labels first. There are two important information Labels 

(see Section 5.3 for location). If the safety labels are missing, return the 

Ensemble to the manufacturer immediately. 

6.2 FREQUENCY 

Your ERS garment must be replaced after 8 hours of wear 

(See Warning Box on Pg. 9) 

! WARNING 

Most performance 

properties of the 

Ensemble and its 

components cannot 

be tested by the user 

in the field. 

Inspection: 

You should inspect your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble if your 

garment has been worn for less than 8 hours (see Warning Box on Pg. 9). 

Inspect after each use and at least annually and at the following times to 

detect more obvious damage and deterioration: 

1. Upon receipt of your new Ensemble or replacement component; 

2. After each wearing and cleaning during the useful life of the Ensemble; 

3. After exposure to chemicals or bodily fluids (including blood); and 

4. After cleaning, repair or decontamination and prior to storage. 

Whenever you detect a potential problem through your own inspection, 

or suspect that the protective qualities might be degraded, your entire 

Ensemble should be inspected by a trained expert in your department or at 

a Lion TotalCare ® Center that has been trained on inspecting NFPA 1994 

Class 3 Ensembles. (Those listed in the back of this Guide have specialized 

inspection equipment.) 

This section describes 

Routine Inspection of 

the GARMENT ONLY. 

See Glove User Guide 

for glove inspection 

instructions, and Boot 

User Guide for boot 

inspection instructions. 

These instructions 

will vary from the 

Garment instructions. 

6.3 INSPECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA 

1. Preparation for Inspection 

Place the Ensemble on a clean surface in a brightly-lit area. Lay the 

Garment and hood flat to remove the wrinkles. Check the suit entirely 

inside and out. 

2. Inspecting the outer surface: 

A. Fabric: Examine the Garment, hood, inner glove, outer glove and 

bootie materials for dirt, discoloration, thin spots, holes, cuts, 

punctures, tears, embrittlement, cracking, abrasions, and 

worn spots. 

a. Any of the above could indicate leakage. 

b. Discoloration may be a sign of overexposure to light or heat or 

improper care. If an area appears to be weak, you should have a 

trained expert or Lion TotalCare ® Center inspect it. 

c. Embrittlement or cracking are signs that the Ensemble must 

be inspected thoroughly by a trained expert or a Lion 

TotalCare ® Center. 

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B. Closure Systems: Examine for functionality and damage. 

a. Hook and Loop – Examine and disengage hook and loop 

attachments to make sure they function well. Examine for worn 

or abraded pieces that require replacement. Check stitching for 

any signs of curling that would indicate a repair is required. 

b. Zippers – Examine all zippers for functionality that would require 

replacement. Ensure that all zippers completely close. Check 

for cuts or tears in the rubber zipper tape material that could be a 

possible leakage point. Check seams for loose tape that would 

indicate a repair is required. 

C. Accessories: Check all accessory items to ensure that they meet 

manufacturer’s specifications and approval. 

D. Stitching and Seams: Examine all seams for loose threads, breaks, 

skipped stitches or weaknesses. 

3. Inspecting inner surfaces. Turn Garment and attached hood, outer 

glove, and booties inside out and place on a clean surface in a 

brightly-lit area. Do not invert the glove liner. Lay flat to remove 

the wrinkles. 

A. Fabric: Examine the Garment, hood, inner glove, outer glove and 

bootie materials for dirt, discoloration, thin spots, holes, cuts, 

punctures, tears, embrittlement, cracking, abrasions, and 

worn spots. 

a. Any of the above could indicate leakage. 

b. Discoloration may be a sign of overexposure to light or heat or 

improper care. If an area appears to be weak, you should have a 

trained expert or Lion TotalCare ® Center inspect it. 

c. Embrittlement and cracking are signs that the Ensemble 

must be inspected thoroughly by a trained expert or a Lion 

TotalCare ® Center. 

Examine for unusually thin spots where the inner surface has been 

damaged by sliding your hands across fabric and feeling for holes 

or places where your hand does not slide freely. If you see or feel 

thin areas, rough spots, ridges, cracks or holes this could indicate 

breakdown. 

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B. Stitching and Seams: Examine all seams for loose or damaged 

tape, loose threads, breaks, skipped stitches or weaknesses. There 

should be no lifting of seam sealing material. Check seam integrity 

by gently pulling on the seams. 

C. Labels 

a. Presence: Verify that all Safety and Information labels are on the 

Ensemble. See Pg. 2 and Section 5.3. 

b. Legibility: Make sure that all Safety and Information Labels are 

legible and securely attached to the Ensemble. 

D. Useful Life: This Ensemble has a limited useful life of 8 wear hours 

maximum (see Warning Box on Pg. 9). You must inspect it regularly 

and retire it when appropriate according to Section 14 of this Guide. 

4. Specialized equipment used by LION and LION TotalCare ® can detect 

leaks that may be undetectable by the end user or by the AHJ. Remove 

from service any Garment that shows signs of degradation anywhere 

and contact LION or LION TotalCare ® for a complete inspection. 

! WARNING 

Inspect your Ensemble at the end of each operation. Chemicals, blood and other 

hazards may be difficult to see on dark fabrics. Wear gloves during inspection. 

! ! WARNING 

If chemicals, blood or other potentially harmful materials penetrate an 

Ensemble while you are wearing it, remove the Ensemble immediately, or as 

soon as it is feasible. 

6.4 RECORD KEEPING 

Lion TotalCare ® Centers offer record keeping services. For manual records, 

record all inspections and your results on the Inspection, Cleaning, Repair, 

Retirement, and Disposal Record located in the back of this guide. Maintain 

this form unless your organization has provided you with a comparable 

record keeping method for this purpose. 

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7. DONNING AND DOFFING 

PREPARATION: Before donning: 

A. Verify that the Garment has been inspected and is free from damage. 

B. Ensure the Ensemble is appropriate for the hazard to be encountered. 

C. Have other trained personnel available to help you don the Ensemble. 

D. Wear underclothing beneath the Garment: at least a short sleeve shirt 

and pants, or long underwear. 

E. Remove footwear and all personal affects that might damage the 

Garment (e.g., pens, badges, jewelry, wrist watches, etc). 

! DANGER 

NEVER wear the Garment without the correct respirator, footwear, gloves and duty 

belt. NEVER wear the Garment without all elements in place. The Garment alone 

does not provide protection against chemical and biological hazards. 

7.1 DONNING 

"Stand-by" Mode: 

1. With the zipper unfastened, hold open the Garment. 

2. Step into the Garment, and ensure your feet are all the way into the 

booties. Pull Garment to the waist and fasten the zipper just past 

the waist. 

3. Step into your protective footwear. 

4. Slide outer shell of Garment leg over each boot. 

5. Cinch Garment belt and attach optional duty belt. 

6. The Garment's torso and arms may hang loosely at your side while 

you are in "stand-by" mode. 

"Ready" Mode: 

1. Don respirator facepiece. 

2. Slide upper half of Garment over shoulders, insert arms into the sleeves 

and your hands into the attached gloves. 

3. With the help of a trained partner, extend attached hood over your head. 

4. Carefully zip up the front closure all the way to the left side of face 

(use caution not to catch barrier material in zipper). 

5. Have partner inspect the hood-to-facepiece seal, to ensure that it is 

sealed tightly. Ensure there are no gaps between the face piece 

and the seal. 

6. Secure hook and loop on front closure 

7. Don the outer gloves over the inner gloves. 

8. When properly fitted and correctly donned, the garment leg cuffs should 

be no less than 2" and not more than 5" off the floor. 

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! WARNING 

Be sure that all 

interface areas have 

been inspected for 

proper installation. 

Failure to properly 

assemble the interfaces, 

such as the the 

mask-to-hood seal will 

reduce the protection 

of the Ensemble. 

Trained personnel should assist you with this step and should inspect the 

integrity of each interface area when donned to ensure a good seal: 

• Circumference of the facepiece/attached hood 

• Glove-to-sleeve 

• Bootie-to-pants leg 

7.3 Final inspection before entering hazard area 

Last and most important, to ensure proper donning before entering a hazard 

area, you must have a partner inspect your interface areas for proper overlap 

and to ensure all closures are secured properly. 

7.4 DOFFING (REMOVING) YOUR ENsemble 

Always wear your full Protective Ensemble during all phases of the 

operation. After the emergency operation is completed, you have been 

through decontamination, and you are in a safe area, it is important to 

ventilate your body as quickly as possible in order to cool down. However, 

remove your Protective Ensemble ONLY when you are certain that you are 

safely out of the hazard area. Doffing the Ensemble should be performed 

with trained personnel. 

Why invert the 

Garment? 

Inverting the Garment 

during removal 

helps prevent any 

contaminated parts 

of the Garment from 

making contact with 

your skin. 

Even if no 

contaminants were 

present during a 

particular incident, 

your learning this 

doffing method will 

help ensure the safest 

possible Garment 

removal in the future, 

should any hazardous 

conditions exist. 

Doffing an Uncontaminated Ensemble 

A. When you are ready to remove your Ensemble, you should first 

loosen take-up straps, then remove your duty belt and outer gloves. 

B. With assistance of decon team or trained partner, begin to remove 

your Ensemble. Loosen sleeve take-up straps. Disengage closure 

starting with the fasteners at the hood and work downward. Slide 

Garment upper torso off the shoulders. Invert sleeves as you 

pull your hands and arms out of the Garment. Do not invert liner 

gloves. Invert the lower half of Garment as you slide it down below 

the knees. Remove protective footwear, then complete the Garment 

removal as before. 

C. Finally, remove respirator facepiece. 

D. During and after doffing, always look for signs of chemicals, body 

fluids, or other contamination, and for signs of wear or damage. 

Your ERS garment can be worn up to 8 hours (see Warning Box on 

Pg. 9). See Cleaning, Decontamination, and Disinfecting Procedures 

in Section 11 of this Guide. 

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Doffing a Contaminated Ensemble 

If the Ensemble has been exposed to hazardous chemicals, follow your 

department's standard operating procedure for decontamination of personal 

protective equipment on the scene before you remove your Ensemble. 

A. Remove your Ensemble according to steps A-D on page 16, 

carefully avoiding contact with contaminated parts. 

B. If indicated in your department's standard operating procedure 

for the safe handling of contaminated equipment after certain 

types of exposures, hose the Ensemble down at the scene with a 

low-pressure setting. 

C. Place the Ensemble in plastic bags to allow safe handling by laundry 

personnel. An Ensemble exposed to body fluids can be cleaned and 

disinfected to reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. 

See Washing, Decontamination, and Disinfecting Procedures in 

Section 11 of this Guide. 

D. If applicable, have the Ensemble fully decontaminated, washed, 

and visually inspected. If decontamination procedures are not 

applicable, the Ensemble should be disposed of in a safe manner. 

See Washing, Decontamination, and Disinfecting Procedures in 

Section 11 of this Guide. 

8. COMPATIBILITY AND PROPER FIT 

8.1 PROPER FIT of Garment 

Your Garment must have adequate looseness in the torso, arms and legs. 

If the Garment bunches at the shoulders or binds in the shoulders, arms, 

thighs or crotch area, it is probably too small. Also, the garment should 

not be too loose, as this could hinder mobility or dexterity and place stress 

at the wrong places in the Garment. Upon receiving a new or replacement 

Garment, make sure there are at least a few inches of loose material around 

the arms, shoulder area and crotch. Then test the mobility by climbing stairs 

and crawling or duck walking. 

8.2 proper SIZE 

If any element of your Ensemble does not seem to fit properly, you should 

check the size in the label to make sure it is your correct size as measured, 

and to make sure it is your assigned Ensemble. 

! DANGER 

Never wear an Ensemble that fits improperly. If you have a question, or there is 

a problem with the fit of the Ensemble, contact your safety officer for assistance. 

Wearing an Ensemble that does not fit properly could reduce protection and 

result in injuries or dangerously restrict your ability to avoid injuries in an 

emergency situation. 

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! DANGER 

Always wear clean 

and thoroughly 

dry Ensembles used 

in any Chemical/ 

Biological Terriorism 

Incident. Soiled 

or contaminated 

Garments may 

not provide proper 

protection, causing 

serious injury 

the wearer. 

9. MARKING CONSIDERATIONS 

If you need to create identifying marks on the ensemble, consider the following: 

9.1 First, check the Danger/Cleaning Label (it has a barcode on it) to determine 

whether adequate identifying information was already printed by the 

manufacturer. Samples of each label are located on page 2 of this Guide. 

9.2 Do not apply letters, emblems, trim, and/or other types of identification that 

may penetrate the Ensemble. Do not write on the inside or outside of the 

Ensemble. Indelible inks could damage the film or coating. 

9.3 If there is space available on the labels, you may use an indelible laundry 

marker on those spaces, taking care not to write over existing text. 

10. USING YOUR ENSEMBLE SAFELY: HOW TO 

MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY 

! CAUTION 

Only mark in the 

designated areas on 

the safety or cleaning 

and information labels 

on your ensemble! 

Always use your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Protective clothing properly and in a manner 

consistent with the following: 

• The Authority Having Jurisdiction’s standard operating procedures; 

• NFPA 1581, Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program; 

• Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.132 “General 

Requirements of Sub part I, Personal Protective Equipment”; and 

• Title 29, CFR 1910.1030, “Protecting Healthcare Workers from Occupational 

Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens”. 

Users outside the U.S. should consult national or other applicable personal 

protective equipment regulations. 

10.1 PREPARATION 

Before beginning any emergency operation, your Ensemble should be 

donned according to the procedure in Section 7 of this guide, and checked 

by another person for proper interface. 

10.2 HEAT STRESS: A SIGNIFICANT CAUSE OF INJURIES 

Physical work in a warm or hot environment causes a rise in the temperature 

inside the body. To protect the body against heat, the heart begins to beat 

faster so more blood can be moved to the skin surface. Blood vessels 

near the skin dilate so they can carry more blood. In this way, blood in the 

interior of the body can be brought out near the body’s surface and cooled. 

Most importantly, the body produces sweat which evaporates off the skin 

to provide cooling. These natural responses do not work very well for any 

or all of the following conditions: the ambient air temperature 75 degrees 

or higher, the Garment’s insulation blocks the transfer of heat away from 

the body, the Garment blocks the evaporation of sweat, or the exertion 

of the muscles produces more heat than the system can remove. When 

body temperature elevates too high, the results can be heat stress, heat 

exhaustion, or heat stroke. 

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! WARNING 

Overexertion in hot conditions while wearing Ensemble can lead to heat 

exhaustion, or heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion are a general feeling 

of weakness, dizziness, rapid pulse, low blood pressure while standing or sitting, 

and/or a headache. The skin may feel moist or clammy. If you feel symptoms, get 

to a cool place, remove your Ensemble, and drink fluids. Failure to seek attention 

could lead to coma or death. 

! WARNING 

Symptoms of heat stroke are hot, dry skin with no sweating, very high body 

temperatures, weakness, dizziness, rapid breathing, nausea, unconsciousness, 

and mental confusion. If you feel any of the above symptoms at any time, get to 

a cool area immediately, remove your Ensemble, drink fluids and seek medical 

attention. Failure to seek attention could lead to coma or death. Immediate cooling 

is essential for survival in heat stroke cases. 

! WARNING 

You must be physically 

fit to safely perform 

strenuous work under 

stressful conditions. 

Regular cardiovascular 

exercise, abstaining 

from cigarette smoking. 

proper training, a 

healthy diet, and 

avoidance of obesity, 

can help to reduce the 

risk of a heart attack. 

10.3 HEART ATTACKS: A RESULT OF OVEREXERTION 

Certain activities that may be undertaken during Hazardous Materials 

operations will cause the heart to beat faster because of the need to move 

more blood to the working muscles. This blood carries more oxygen to the 

muscles so they can handle the increased workload. 

Another factor in increasing the rate of the heart is the presence of 

adrenaline, the fight or flight hormone, in the body during an emergency. The 

adrenaline present in your system causes the heart to pump even faster than 

during normal activity. 

All of these factors could place too much stress on the heart, leading to a 

heart attack. The heart simply cannot handle the load placed on it. 

10.4 ELECTROCUTION 

! WARNING 

Your Ensemble is NOT designed to protect you against electrocution. When 

entering a building, you should NEVER touch live wiring, especially if your 

Ensemble is wet. Never allow equipment you are operating to contact live wiring. 

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10.5 BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS 

Your Ensemble is designed to protect your body from the hazards of 

exposure to bloodborne pathogens present in human body fluids. Exposure 

incidents are specific contact of the following with blood or O.P.I.M. (Other 

Potentially Infectious Materials): eye; mouth or other mucous membranes; 

non-intact skin; or parenteral contact. Make sure face and mouth, eyes 

and nose, and non-intact skin are covered. Avoid contact with sharps. Use 

Body Substance Isolation Procedures when handling your ensemble if 

contaminated with body fluids. Cleaning your Ensemble will reduce hazards 

arising from its exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids. 

10.6 chemicals 

Your Ensemble is designed to protect your body from the hazards of 

exposure from chemical/biological terrorism incidents as required by NFPA 

1994 Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN 

Terrorism Incidents. This protection is accomplished by means of the 

chemical protective layer. 

Your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble’s barrier and seams are 

tested for resistance to permeation of Distilled Mustard (HD), Soman (GD), 

Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, Dimethyl Sulfate, Ammonia, and Chlorine as specified 

in accordance with NFPA 1994 Class 3. 

Contact LION for a copy of our Technical Data Package to see the list of 

chemicals from which this Ensemble will provide protection. You could 

be exposed to an almost unlimited number of potentially hazardous 

chemicals or agents under a variety of concentrations, temperatures, 

lengths of exposure or other variables. As of this writing, there is no 

single protective material that will protect against every hazard in every 

possible situation. It is the responsibility of the Incident Commander, the 

Authority Having Jurisdiction, and you the User to understand the limitations 

of this Ensemble and other risks and issues related to contamination by 

unknown/untested chemicals. 

TYPES OF CHEMICAL TRANSFER 

There are at least two ways in which hazardous chemicals and/or vapors 

can transfer from the Ensemble’s (or other element’s) exterior to its interior: 

Permeation and Penetration. 

Penetration: This type of transfer happens when a chemical passes 

from one side of the element’s surface to the other through a pinhole, 

tear, ruptured seam, unsecured closure or interface, or by some other 

physical means. 

Permeation: This type of transfer happens when a vapor passes from one 

side of the element’s surface to the other through the surface’s microporous 

gaps (if any), or as a result of the surface’s chemical reaction to a substance 

that allows it to pass through the material as a liquid, gas, or vapor. This 

could even occur when there are no visible signs of penetration. 

Many chemicals are harmful in liquid form and/or in vapor form. 

Your ensemble has been certified to the chemical permeation requirements 

of NFPA 1994 Class 3. 

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10.7 BURN HAZARDS: TYPES OF HEAT TRANSFER 

There are three types of heat transfer in a fire that could cause burns: 

conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the direct transfer of 

heat through contact with a hot object. Convection is the transfer of heat 

through a medium; for example, air. Thermal radiation is the transfer of heat 

in the form of light energy, directly from flames or reflected from hot surfaces. 

FLASH FIRE 

Flash fire means fire that rapidly spreads through a diffuse fuel, such as 

dust, gas, or the vapors of an ignitable liquid, without the production of 

damaging pressure. Flash fires mainly produce hazardous radiant heat, 

as well as convective heat. 

The fabric provides no protection against heat and flames. Radiant and 

convective heat may be severe enough that you may be burned while 

wearing this Ensemble, and without sustaining damage to the Garment. 

! DANGER 

Flash Fires are extremely dangerous incidents. The radiant and convective heat 

produced by a flash fire may be severe enough that you may be burned while 

wearing this Ensemble, and without sustaining damage to the Ensemble. If you 

sense combustible gasses or debris in the area, you should escape to a safe 

area until the dangerous condition has been eliminated. 

! WARNING 

This NFPA 1994 Class 

3 Compliant Ensemble 

does not provide 

and is not required 

by NFPA 1994 Class 

3 to provide flame 

resistance or thermal 

insulation. Serious 

burn injury or death 

may occur if you 

wear this Protective 

Clothing for ANY fire 

fighting activity. See 

sections 4 and 5 of 

this guide for proper 

use of the Garment. 

! DANGER 

Emergency responders who are exposed to a flashover, backdraft, or other flame and 

high heat environments are at EXTREME risk for extensive burn injuries and death 

while wearing their NFPA 1994 Class 3 Certified Ensemble! 

10.8 BURNS 

Burns are a function of time and temperature. The higher the temperature 

of the heat source and the longer the exposure time, the greater the 

severity of burns. 

FIRST DEGREE BURNS begin when the temperature of skin reaches 

approximately 118° F (47.8° C). 

SECOND DEGREE BURNS occur when the skin reaches approximately 

131° F (55° C). 

THIRD DEGREE BURNS occur when skin temperature reaches 

approximately 152° F (66.7° C). 

Minimal protection against conductive burns: You can be burned by 

conductive heat when you contact heated surfaces or objects. Your NFPA 

1994 Class 3 Compliant Garment does not include a thermal liner, and 

therefore the Ensemble provides no protection from conductive burns. It is 

critical to avoid contact with any hot surfaces while wearing the NFPA 1994 

Class 3 Compliant Garment. 

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Minimal protection against convective burns: Convective heat travels 

through the air, even if there is no immediate appearance of fire. 

Your NFPA 1994 Class 3 garment does not provide protection against 

convection burns. Therefore, NFPA 1994 Class 3 Garments should not 

be used in situations of high temperature. 

10.9 ADDITIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING SAFETY 

The following additional factors may affect the limited protection provided 

by the Ensemble: 

• Conditions at the incident beyond the scope of the limited purposes of 

this Ensemble; 

• Unauthorized modifications, repairs or replacement of components of 

the Ensemble not otherwise in compliance with LION’s specifications; 

• The addition of accessories that are not approved by LION as 

compatible with NFPA 1994 Class 3 Garments. If you have questions 

about whether accessories will degrade the performance of your 

Ensemble contact LION or a LION TotalCare ® Center. 

! DANGER 

This NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble does NOT include a thermal 

barrier for insulation against heat. To prevent being burned, you must avoid 

wearing this Ensemble in high temperature environments and avoid contact with 

any hot surfaces. 

! DANGER 

You must only use NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble in environments 

where no structural fire is present. In rescue situations where fire is present, 

responders must only wear NFPA 1971 compliant structural fire fighter clothing. 

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11. WASHING, DECONTAMINATION, AND 

DISINFECTION 

11.1 HAZARDS OF DIRTY ENSEMBLES: WHY WASHING AND 

DECONTAMINATING IS IMPORTANT 

You can be exposed to many hazardous substances while involved in 

hazardous materials incidents and chemical/biological terrorism incidents. 

These substances can contaminate your Ensemble, and cause harm to you 

after your body contacts your Ensemble. This section tells you how to wash 

and decontaminate your Ensemble to avoid these hazards. 

Hazardous Chemicals: Your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble’s 

barrier and seams are tested against the following chemical challenges. The 

Garment barrier is tested for resistance to permeation of Distilled Mustard 

(HD), Soman (GD), Acrolein, Acrylonitrile, Dimethyl Sulfate, Ammonia, and 

Chlorine. See the technical data package for permeation resistance. Over 

time, as the Garment is worn, the barrier’s protection against penetration of 

these chemicals will become more limited. See Section 14 on useful life. 

In addition, Chemical/Biological Terrorism Incident responders face potential 

exposure to an almost unlimited number of other potentially hazardous 

chemicals in their operations. Your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble 

is NOT designed to protect against all hazardous chemicals. You MUST use 

appropriate chemical protective clothing in these situations. 

Bloodborne Pathogens: You are also at risk of exposing your Ensemble 

to body fluids that may contain bloodborne pathogens. Following proper 

washing procedures described later in this section will adequately disinfect 

the material. 

11.2 field decontamination 

If you experience (or suspect that you have experienced) accidental or 

incidental exposure to a hazardous chemical or bloodborne pathogen, you 

need to follow the decontamination precautions set forth by your AHJ to 

limit exposure to yourself and others. 

Before doffing, you should decontaminate your Ensemble at the scene 

to limit further exposure to hazardous chemicals, to prevent exposure 

to others, and to prevent chemicals from settling into your Ensemble. A 

number of portable decontamination showers are available for this use. If 

you do not have a field decontamination shower, you should at least hose 

down your contaminated Ensemble before doffing to help you avoid harm 

from contaminants on the Ensemble's surface. 

11.3 FREQUENCY 

If you have worn your ERS for less than 8 hours, you should thoroughly 

clean and decontaminate your Ensemble as soon as possible after each 

wearing. Fully inspect your Ensemble (see Section 6) before reusing it. 

Your Extended Response Suit must be replaced after 8 hours of use. See 

Warning Box on Page 9. If your gear has been worn for less than 8 hours 

and will be stored for future use, you should clean off non-contaminates 

(simple soil and sweat) prior to storage. 

This section describes 

Routine Washing of 

the GARMENT ONLY. 

See Glove User Guide 

for glove cleaning 

instructions, and Boot 

User Guide for boot 

cleaning instructions. 

These instructions 

will vary from the 

Garment instructions. 

! WARNING 

Always clean your 

Ensemble separately 

from other items. Never 

machine wash your 

Ensemble. Never clean 

your ensemble at home, 

or at public laundry 

facilities to avoid the 

spread of chemical 

contamination or 

hazardous products to 

other laundry. 

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never 

dry-clean 

! WARNING 

Never Dry-Clean your Ensemble. There are many components in the Ensemble 

that will not function if dry-cleaned. 

! WARNING 

Never use high velocity power washers or pressure hoses for washing your 

Ensemble. These tools can severely damage the raw materials and seams. 

11.4 CLEANING PRODUCTS 

This section describes Routine Care of the GARMENT ONLY. 

See Glove User Guide for outer glove cleaning instructions, and Boot User 

Guide for boot cleaning instructions, since these instructions will vary from 

the Garment instructions. 

A. Commercially available cleaners. Use commercially available household 

cleaning products with a pH greater than 6.0 and less than 10.5. Many 

household detergents fall within this range. 

B. Specialty Cleaners. Some manufacturers of cleaning solutions have 

developed products that can be used for Protective Clothing. Always 

read MSDS sheets before using these products. Contact LION at 

1-800-421-2926 or the LION TotalCare ® Centers listed in this Guide 

before using specialty cleaners. 

C. Spot cleaners and Pre-Treatments should be non-solvent type. Do not 

use Chlorine bleach, fabric softeners, solvents or solutions with a pH 

less than 6 or greater than 10.5. 

! WARNING 

Never use chlorine bleach or chlorinated detergents to clean your NFPA 1994 

Class 3 Hazardous Materials Ensemble. Even small amounts of chlorine will 

seriously reduce your Ensemble’s protective qualities. 

Never use detergents with citrus or d-limonene-based additives to clean your 

Ensemble as these may attack its rubber components. 

no chlorine 

bleach 

11.5 CLEANING 

It is acceptable for non-contaminate exposure (simple soil and sweat) to 

provide a simple wash of mild solution of household detergent (see section 

11.4 for acceptable products), wiping the garment down or spraying the 

garment with a low pressure hose. Wash and rinse the outside of the 

Garment first, then the inside, then dry according to section 11.6. Be sure 

that the fingers in the gloves are dry. 

A. Use a cleaning agent that is safe for use on protective clothing fabrics. 

Your ERS should only be washed by hand or wiped/sprayed down. 

B. Gently wipe the fabric with a soft cloth. 

C. Wash and rinse the outside of the garment first, then the inside. 

D. Thoroughly dry Garment following instructions in section 11.6. 

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11.6 DRYING 

A. After wiping/spraying down, check Garment for any areas where water 

may have collected or pooled. Drain these areas before hanging to dry. 

B. Dry by hanging in a shaded area that receives good cross ventilation or 

use a fan to circulate the air. 

C. To make the inside of your Garment dry faster, turn it inside out. Do not 

invert liner gloves. Moisture inside the Garment reduces comfort and 

overall protection while you are wearing your protective clothing. Failure 

to dry your Ensemble will result in the growth of mildew and bacteria 

which could lead to skin irritation, rashes, or may affect the protective 

qualities of the fabrics and chemical protective materials. 

D. Once the inside is completely dry, turn the Garment back to the correct 

side and dry the outside of the Garment. 

E. Do not use automatic dryers because the mechanical action and 

excessive heat may damage or shrink your Garment. 

F. After drying, apply an anti-blocking agent such as talc to the chlorobutyl 

rubber to the facepiece interface to de-tackify the surface and increase 

lubricity. 

G. Inspect the entire Ensemble according to Section 6 of this guide. 

LION TotalCare ® Centers offer record keeping services. For manual 

records, note each cleaning, inspection, and related transaction on 

the Inspection, Cleaning, Repair, Retirement, and Disposal Record 

located in the back of this Guide. Maintain this form unless your 

organization has provided you with a comparable recordkeeping 

method for this purpose. 

warm 

105 o F 

water 

temperature 

hand wash 

only 

no chlorine 

bleach for 

Garment 

line dry/ 

hang to dry 

in the 

shade 

! WARNING 

Do not hang Ensemble to dry in direct or indirect sunlight, or in fluorescent light. 

Light will severely reduce the strength of the seams, and will discolor and greatly 

reduce the strength and protective qualities of the components of the Ensemble. 

never 

tumble dry 

11.7 DO NOT DRY CLEAN 

Never dry-clean your Ensemble. Dry-cleaning will damage the Ensemble 

and reduce its protective qualities. 

11.8 CONTRACT CLEANING 

LION recommends that only a LION TotalCare ® Center be used for 

contract cleaning and inspection. Please refer to the back of this Guide 

for the LION TotalCare ® Center authorized for NFPA 1994 Class 3 

Ensembles at time of printing this Guide. For an updated list 

call (800) 421-2926. 

never 

dry-clean 

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11.9 BRUSH WASH 

LION does NOT RECOMMEND brush washing your Ensemble on the floor 

because this method may damage your fabric. 

11.10 decontamination and disinfection 

Depending on the exposure, it can be difficult to determine whether 

chemicals have remained on an Ensemble after even after the most 

meticulous decontamination process has been performed. It is the 

responsibility of the Safety Officer in Charge, the AHJ, and the user to 

understand decontamination-related issues in order to make an informed 

decision concerning re-use of a NFPA 1994 Class 3 Hazardous Materials 

Ensemble as chemical exposures may affect the material properties or 

potentially expose the user to harmful contaminants. 

Applicable Standard. You must read and have facilities and procedures 

in compliance with NFPA 1581 Standard for Fire Department Infection 

Control Program. 

Preparation. Remove contaminated and infected NFPA 1994 Class 

3 Ensemble from wearer and from service before beginning. The 

Ensemble should remain out of service until decontaminated and 

disinfected. Wear protective gloves and appropriate protective 

clothing and equipment while decontaminating and disinfecting. 

WARNING 

! 

To reduce the risk of harm from hazardous substances present in the 

products of fire combustion, building materials, hazardous chemicals, and 

blood or body fluids, you MUST wash, and if necessary, decontaminate or 

disinfect your NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensemble after each exposure to such 

hazardous substances. 

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! WARNING 

Only a trained expert in decontamination should attempt to decontaminate NFPA 

1994 Class 3 Ensemble. Contact a LION TotalCare ® Center listed in the back of 

this Guide to seek assistance in determining whether decontamination is possible, 

and the name of the appropriate organization to perform decontamination. 

A. Hazardous Chemicals 

1. Before doffing, you should decontaminate your Ensemble at the 

scene to limit further exposure to hazardous chemicals, to prevent 

exposure to others, and to prevent chemicals from settling into your 

Ensemble. A number of portable decontamination showers are 

available for this use. If you do not have a field decontamination 

shower, you should at least hose down your contaminated 

Ensemble before doffing to help you avoid harm from contaminants 

on the Ensemble's surface. 

2. KNOWN MATERIALS: Contact the source of the materials, your local 

HAZMAT Team, or the Health Department to determine whether the 

contaminants are hazardous materials. If the contaminant is known, 

contact a LION TotalCare ® Center listed in this Guide to determine 

the feasibility of decontamination. 

3. UNKNOWN MATERIALS: If the contaminant is not known, NFPA 

1994 Class 3 Ensemble should remain out of service until the 

materials are identified. Always demand MSDS information and be 

prepared to share your findings with the LION TotalCare ® Center 

decontaminating your Ensemble. If your Ensemble cannot 

be decontaminated, it must be retired and disposed of in 

accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. 

! CAUTION 

Personnel involved in 

the handling, sorting, 

bagging, transporting, 

and laundering 

of contaminated 

NFPA 1994 Class 

3 Ensembles must 

wear utility gloves and 

appropriate protective 

clothing to prevent 

occupational exposure 

during these activities. 

B. Blood and Body Fluids 

If your Ensemble has large areas of coverage of blood or body 

fluids, place and transport your Ensemble in a bag to prevent 

leakage. Contact a LION TotalCare ® Center listed in this Guide to 

discuss disinfection. 

11.11 LAUNDRY SAFETY 

In the health care field, Laundry and Housekeeping personnel are considered 

to be among those at risk to not only hazardous materials, but also to 

bloodborne pathogens primarily by exposure to sharps. Your fire department 

should have a Bloodborne Pathogens Written Exposure Control Plan. Part 

of this plan is decontamination, disinfection, and washing of Ensembles, 

and it should include LAUNDRY ROOM SAFETY PROCEDURES and 

HOUSEKEEPING SAFETY PROCEDURES. You should follow all appropriate 

federal, state, and local regulations. 

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12. REPAIRS 

! WARNING 

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR YOUR NFPA 1994 Class 3 ENSEMBLE. Contact 

LION at (800) 421-2926 if your Ensemble requires repair. 

FIG. 3 

Never store your 

Ensemble in direct 

sunlight, indirect sunlight, 

or in fluorescent light. 

13. STORAGE 

If your Ensemble has been worn less than 8 hours, fold and bag your Ensemble 

according to the instructions in Section 13.1 below or in the individual element user 

guide, and store away from sharp objects that may cause tears or snags in the fabric. 

If your Ensemble has been worn less than 8 hours, make sure that it has been 

cleaned, thoroughly dried according to Section 11 of this Guide, and thoroughly 

inspected before storing and re-using according to Section 6 of this Guide. 

! CAUTION 

Never store your 

Ensemble in living 

quarters with personal 

belongings, or 

within the passenger 

compartment of a 

vehicle. Prolonged 

exposure to 

contaminants 

remaining in the 

Ensemble may 

increase the risk 

of cancer or other 

diseases. 

13.1 Garment Folding and Bagging 

Fold and rebag your Garment prior to storing per the following instructions: 

A. Lie Garment flat on a smooth surface, right-side out, face up. 

B. Fasten the zipper and hook-and-loop closures. 

C. Fold Garment in half vertically, laying the Garment's right sleeve and leg 

over the left sleeve and leg. Fold both sleeves back toward the center 

in an accordion style until they are the width of the Garment. Attached 

gloves should appear on top. 

D. Roll the Garment tightly from the booties to the hood, making sure you 

squeeze out all excess air. 

E. Return rolled Garment to its storage bag and close the bag. 

13.2 Storage Conditions 

Store the Ensemble in its bag in a shaded location away from direct and 

indirect sunlight and fluorescent light with a constant temperature of 

approximately 70° F (21° C) and 40% relative humidity. Ensure that storage 

temperature or humidity varies no more than 10 degrees or 10 percent 

respectively. Avoid temperature extremes. 

13.3 Shelf Life 

You can store a new ensemble or an ensemble that has been worn less 

than 8 hours (See Warning Box on Pg. 9), cleaned, thoroughly dried, and 

rebagged properly for up to 10 years from its manufacture date under the 

storage conditions shown above. You must inspect your stored Ensemble at 

least once annually according to Section 6 of this Guide. 

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! WARNING 

Avoid storing your Ensemble in temperature extremes. Repeated cycles of 

heating and cooling can reduce the protective qualities and useful life of the 

Ensemble. See Section 14 of this Guide for limitations on useful life. 

! WARNING 

NEVER STORE YOUR ENSEMBLE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, INDIRECT 

SUNLIGHT, OR IN FLUORESCENT LIGHT (Fig. 3). Exposure to light (particularly 

light in the sun’s rays and fluorescent light) will severely weaken and damage 

the components in your Ensemble after only A FEW DAYS. Damage caused 

by exposure to light cannot be repaired, nor will the manufacturer cover such 

damage in its warranty. (See Warranty Information, Section 16 of this Guide.) 

14. RETIREMENT 

14.1 USEFUL LIFE AND RETIREMENT 

Useful life is the period of time that an NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant 

Ensemble, which has been properly cared for, can be expected to provide 

reasonable limited protection. The useful life will vary according to type 

and frequency of use. The NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Ensemble must 

be considered for retirement after a maximum of 8 wear-hours or when its 

10-year shelf life has been exceeded. (See Section 13 of this Guide.) Other 

factors, such as described below, will determine if it needs to be retired 

before it has been worn a maximum of 8 hour (See Warning Box on Pg. 9), 

or reaches a maximum shelf life of 10 years after the manufacture date. 

Your Ensemble should be carefully inspected after each use and at least 

annually as described in Section 6 of this guide to determine whether it has 

exceeded its useful life and must be retired. 

The following factors affect the useful life of your Ensemble: 

A. Number and type of previous repairs - An Ensemble repaired multiple 

times in the same places from on-duty damage will generally wear out 

sooner than less frequently damaged or repaired Ensembles. 

B. Type of work the wearer performed - For example, knee areas that are 

used in crawling operations generally will wear out more quickly than 

other areas. 

HOW LONG IS 

USEFUL LIFE? 

• NFPA 1994 Class 

3 performance 

requirements are 

based on new, 

unworn Ensembles 

and Materials. Useful 

life varies depending 

on Ensemble 

materials selected, 

conditions of wear, 

maintenance, and 

storage, in this case, 

a maximum of 8 

hours of wearing or 

10 years of shelf life. 

(See Warning Box 

on Pg. 9). 

• No products, 

including garments, 

footwear, or 

handwear, can offer 

absolute protection, 

even when new, 

and their protective 

performance will 

decline with wear, 

tear, abrasion, 

and other damage 

associated with 

use. W.L. Gore & 

Associates, Inc., and 

Lion Apparel Inc., 

make no guarantee of 

how the product will 

perform in actual use. 

C. Any exposure to flames or heat - The Ensemble should be retired if 

directly exposed to heat, flames, or flash fire. 

D. Exposure to hazardous chemicals - If the exposure to hazardous 

chemicals is severe, and decontamination is ineffective, the Ensemble 

may not be safe for further use. 

E. The length of exposure to direct or indirect sunlight, or other light 

sources such as fluorescent light - Tests show that long term exposure 

to direct or indirect sunlight or fluorescent light causes any outer shell, 

protective barrier, and any component made with aramid fibers to 

become brittle, weak or degraded. 

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If you have questions about whether to retire your Ensemble, contact LION 

or a LION TotalCare ® Center authorized for NFPA 1994 Class 3 Ensembles. 

Trained professionals with in-depth knowledge of Ensembles and their 

limitations should handle the details of a retirement program. If you have any 

questions about the useful life and retirement of your NFPA 1994 Class 3 

Complaint Ensemble, get assistance before wearing your Ensemble into any 

hazardous materials emergency or chemical/biological terrorism incident! 

! WARNING 

No products, including garments, footwear, or handwear, can offer absolute 

protection, even when new, and their protective performance will decline with 

wear, tear, abrasion, and other damage associated with use. W.L. Gore & 

Associates, Inc., and Lion Apparel Inc., make no guarantee of how the product will 


14.2 OUTER SHELL COLOR OR SHADE CHANGES 

Some fabrics may experience color or shade changes during their useful life 

as a result of washing and/or exposure to other conditions. These shade 

changes do not affect the fabric's protective properties. 

Shade change or color loss could indicate material degradation. Contact the 

Lion TotalCare ® Center listed in the back of this Guide before re-use. 

15. DISPOSAL 

15.1 DISPOSAL 

You must identify a retired Ensemble and store it separately from active-duty 

Ensembles or destroy it to prevent its unauthorized or mistaken use. Cut 

the Ensemble into several pieces and dispose of it properly. Two suggested 

methods of disposal are a landfill or incineration. 

You should place a retired Ensemble that is contaminated with chemicals 

or bloodborne pathogens in a plastic bag and properly dispose of it. You 

should follow federal, state, and local regulations governing disposal of 

contaminated materials. 

! WARNING 

Use of any retired Ensembles in hazardous situations could result in serious injury 

or death. Clearly-marked retired uncontaminated Ensembles can only be used for 

non-hazardous training situations. 

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16. LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION 

LION warrants that its fire fighter and 

emergency responder products are free 

during their useful life from any defect in 

workmanship or any material defect. 

Conditions of use are outside the control 

of LION. It is the responsibility of the user 

to inspect and maintain the products to 

assure they remain fit for their intended 

purpose. In order to maximize the useful 

life of these products and to maintain the 

warranty, the products are to be used 

only by appropriately trained personnel 

following proper emergency response 

techniques and in accordance with the 

product’s warning, use, inspection, 

maintenance, care, storage, and 

retirement instructions. Failure to do 

so will void the warranty. 

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, LION 

MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, 

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT 

NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF 

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR 

ANY PARTICULAR USE. 

Under the above warranties, LION will 

repair or replace, at its option, any product 

which does not meet the above warranties. 

Such repair or replacement will be the 

purchaser’s sole remedy and LION will 

not be responsible for any incidental, 

consequential, or other damages based 

upon or arising in any way from any breach 

of the warranties contained herein or the 

purchaser’s use of such product. 

These warranty obligations apply only to 

any product, part, or component which 

is returned to LION or a Lion TotalCare ® 

Center with prior authorization and proof 

of purchase, and which LION agrees to be 

defective as covered by this warranty. 

The word “product” includes the product 

itself and any parts or labor furnished by 

LION with the sales, delivery, or servicing of 

the product. 

USEFUL LIFE: Useful life is the period 

of time that an NFPA 1994 Class 3 

Ensemble, which has been properly 

cared for, can be expected to provide 

reasonable limited protection. See Section 

14 of this User Instruction, Safety, and Training 

Guide, Retiring Your Clothing. The useful life will 

vary according to type and frequency of use. 

The NFPA 1994 Class 3 Compliant Garment must 

be retired after a maximum of 8 hours of wearing 

or 10 years of shelf life. (See Warning Box on 

Pg. 9). Other factors, such as described below, 

will determine if it needs to be retired before it 

has been worn a maximum of 8 hours. (See 

Warning Box on Pg. 9). 

DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND 

MATERIALS: 

Defects in Workmanship and Materials means 

poorly manufactured seams, stitching, or 

components (for example, loose or broken 

seams; zippers or snaps that fall off or do 

not function properly); and fabrics or barriers 

which have such flaws as holes, uneven spots, 

weak areas, pilling, or other flaws caused by 

irregularities in their manufacture. 

EXCEPTIONS TO LIMITED WARRANTY 

This limited warranty does not cover the following 

items after receipt of product by end user: 

A. Claims made after 60 days from the date of 

shipment for damage to materials; 

B. Damage or color change from exposure 

of materials to direct or indirect sunlight or 

fluorescent light; 

C. Shade variations among textiles used or 

shade changes to fabrics caused by wear and 

tear and/or washing; 

D. Color loss due to abrasion (creases, folds, 

pleats, edges, collar points, etc.); 

E. Damage caused by improper washing, 

decontamination, disinfecting or maintenance 

(for example, use of chlorine or petrochemicals 

to clean); 

F. Damage caused by repair work not performed 

to factory specification; 

G.Damage from routine exposure to common 

hazards which may cause rips, tears, burn 

damage, or abrasion; 

H. Loss of retroreflectivity of reflective trim due 

to normal wear or heat exposure; 

I. Detachment of reflective trim due to thread 

abrasion or heat exposure; 

J. Replacement of zippers or closures worn 

partially sealed, or damaged by heavy wear 

and tear; 

K. Loss of buttons, snaps, or cuff hem seams. 

! WARNING 

No products, including 

garments, footwear, 

or handwear, can offer 

absolute protection, 

even when new, 

and their protective 

performance will 

decline with wear, tear, 

abrasion, and other 

damage associated 

with use. W.L. Gore & 

Associates, Inc., and 

Lion Apparel Inc., 

make no guarantee of 

how the product will 


! CAUTION 

Most performance 

properties of the 

Ensemble and 

its components 

cannot be tested 

by the user in 

the field. 

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17. SOURCES AND FOR FURTHER 

INFORMATION 

National Fire Protection Association. Current Edition. NFPA 1994 Standard on 

Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents. 

National Fire Protection Association. Current Edition. NFPA 1851 Standard for 

Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Structural Fire Fighting Protective Ensembles. 

National Fire Protection Association. Current Edition. NFPA 1581: Standard on Fire 

Department Infection Control Program 

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. 1989. Guidelines for 

Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus 

to Health-Care and Public-Safety Workers. 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 1991. Occupational Exposure to 

Bloodborne Pathogens: Final Rule. 29 CFR Part 1910.1030, Federal Register. 

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 1996 Hazardous Waste 

Operations and Emergency Response: 29 CFR Part 1910.120, Federal Register. 

Southern Area Fire Equipment Research (SAFER). 1994. PPE Care and 

Use Guidelines. 

West KH:, 1992. Infectious Disease Handbook for Emergency Care Personnel, 

2nd Edition. Cincinnati: ACGIH, Cincinnati, Ohio. 

For Further Information, contact LION 

7200 Poe Avenue, Suite 400 

Dayton, OH 45414 

Phone: (800) 421-2926 or (937) 898-1949 

Fax:(877) 803-1032 or (937) 415-1994 

Internet: www.LIONprotects.com 

E-mail: Info@LIONprotects.com 

LION TotalCare ® Center 

LION TotalCare ® 

225 Birch St. 

Kennett Square, PA 19348 

Tel: 800 253-2690 610 444-1700 

Fax: 610 444-0135 

LionTotalCare@LIONprotects.com 

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NOTES: 

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NOTES: 

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18. INSPECTION, CLEANING, REPAIR, RETIREMENT AND DISPOSAL RECORD 

Ensemble ID_______________________ Model__________________________ Date of Ensemble Manufacture__________________ 

In the spaces below, note the activities performed on your Ensemble during its wear life. 

Types of activities can include: Inspection; Cleaning; Decontamination; Repair; Alteration; Removal from Service; Retirement; Disposal, etc. 

Date of Activity Type of Activity Reason for Activity 

Description of Repair, 

Inspection Findings, etc. 

Location on 

Ensemble 

Inspection/ 

Cleaning/Repair 

Site 

Activity 

Performed By 

Date Returned to 

Service 

Date of Retirement________________________ Date and Method of Disposal___________________________________________________________ 

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IMPORTANT! 

You must register the warranty on 

your Garment. 

Go to 

www.LIONprotects.com/ 

cbrn-care-and-use 

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE 

The member companies of FEMSA that provide 

emergency response equipment and services want 

responders to know and understand the following: 

1. Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently 

dangerous activities requiring proper training in their 

hazards and the use of extreme caution at all times. 

2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any 

user’s instructions, including purpose and 

limitations, provided with any piece of equipment you 

may be called upon to use. 

3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been 

properly trained in Firefighting and/or Emergency 

Response and in the use, precautions, and care of 

any equipment you may be called upon to use. 

4. It is your responsibility to be in proper physical 

condition and to maintain the personal skill level 

required to operate any equipment you may be called 

upon to use. 

5. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment 

is in operable condition and has been maintained in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 

6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, 

burns or other severe injury. 

Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association, Inc. 

P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield , MA 01940 www.FEMSA.org 

Copyright 2006 FEMSA. All Rights Reserved 

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