Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS Jupiter)

The Respirex Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) is a one piece gas-tight chemical protective suit for use by emergency response personnel after a CBRN incident.

The suit is manufactured from DuPont™ Tychem® TK, a high performance, seven layer, nonwoven, chemical barrier fabric that is also light in weight.

This product is now discontinued, our new generation PRPS suit is available here.

TYPE 1A | EN 943-2:2019 (ET)
Gas-Tight Chemical Protective Suits for Emergency Teams
EN14126:2003
Protective clothing against infective agents
Materials Tested to FINABEL 0.7.C
Chemical Warfare Agents

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Product Features

Respiratory system comprising a battery powered 3M™ Jupiter™ air filter unit fitted with a visual display unit mounted inside the suit at the base of the visor, and audible alarm
Heavy duty gas-tight zip fitted across the chest enclosed by double external storm flaps with hook & loop fastener
Twin JRF-85 gas & particle filters (at the rear) provide protection against chemical and biological warfare agents
Gas-tight locking cuff system for changing gloves
Dual glove system consisting of a Kemblok™ chemical barrier inner glove bonded to an outer neoprene glove for mechanical protection
Semi-rigid laminated visor for clear undistorted vision
Two exhalation valves maintain a comfortable working pressure inside the suit
Battery pack provides 1 hour operational use, plus 15 minutes for decontamination
Adjustable internal support belt
Choice of fixed or detachable chemical safety boots or sock feet
Internal pressure test to EN 464 conducted prior to despatch to confirm the suit is gas-tight
10 Year shelf-life, with three service inspections & re-certifications over the life of the suit. Filters replaced at second service

Product Applications

Certification

TYPE 1 | EN 943-2:2019 (ET)
Gas-Tight Chemical Protective Suits for Emergency Teams

EN 12941:1998+A2:2008
Respiratory protective devices - Powered filtering devices

Material Performance

FINABEL 0.7.C
Chemical Warfare Agents

EN 14126:2003
Protective Clothing Against Infective Agents

*The Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) has been assessed by a notified body as satisfying Annex II of the PPE regulation (EU) 2016/425 using technical standards EN 943-2 ‘Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals,including liquid aerosols and solid particles Part 2: Performance requirements for“gas-tight” (Type 1) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET)’ and EN 12941 ‘Respiratory protective devices - Powered filtering devices incorporating a helmet or a hood - Requirements, testing, marking’.

Materials

Tychem® TK

Sizing

Size	Chest (cm)	Height (cm)
Small	88-96	164-175
Medium	96-104	170-182
Large	104-112	176-188
X-Large	112-124	182-194
XX-Large	124-136	188-200