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cpal

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I recently attended a 70E course and one participant stated that the standard (ASTM) changed for the inflation test. Is the mechanical pump method the only method allowed, rather than rolling the cuff? I realize rolling the cuff contributes to a break down. But can any one confirm that this method is no longer acceptable ???
 
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The last time ASTM F496 was changed was in 2008. I've never heard anything about manual inflation being eliminated, and I couldn't find anything when I looked just now.

You'd think you would hear about it, because that'd be an excuse for manufacturers to sell you the fancy cuff inflators.

As an aside, were you at the Batterymarch Park 70E seminar?

-John
 
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big john said:
The last time ASTM F496 was changed was in 2008. I've never heard anything about manual inflation being eliminated, and I couldn't find anything when I looked just now.

You'd think you would hear about it, because that'd be an excuse for manufacturers to sell you the fancy cuff inflators.

As an aside, were you at the Batterymarch Park 70E seminar?

-John
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My search also yield little supporting evidence of a change or mandated move away from manual inflation. This was not a NFPA event.

Why do you asK??
 
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big john said:
The last time ASTM F496 was changed was in 2008. I've never heard anything about manual inflation being eliminated, and I couldn't find anything when I looked just now.

You'd think you would hear about it, because that'd be an excuse for manufacturers to sell you the fancy cuff inflators.

As an aside, were you at the Batterymarch Park 70E seminar?

-John
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D120 changed late last year. But I do not have the new revision. I will see if I can dig it up.
 
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cpal said:
I recently attended a 70E course and one participant stated that the standard (ASTM) changed for the inflation test. Is the mechanical pump method the only method allowed, rather than rolling the cuff? I realize rolling the cuff contributes to a break down. But can any one confirm that this method is no longer acceptable ???
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No such change I can find either, I say Myth Busted

2008 F496

8.3 Insulating gloves shall be given an air test by rolling the
cuff tightly toward the palm in such a manner that air is
entrapped inside the glove, or by using a mechanical inflator.
When using the latter, care shall be taken to avoid overinflation.
The glove shall be examined for punctures and other
defects. Puncture detection may be enhanced by listening for
escaping air or holding the gloves against the worker?s cheek
to feel for escaping air. See Guide F 1236.
NOTE 11?Inflation Limits:
Type I?No part of the glove or sleeve shall be stretched more than
twice the normal size.
Type II?No part of the glove or sleeve shall be stretched more than 1.25
times the normal size.?
 
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