Vermason Page 1 of 1 Product Information No: PIS 068F Issue No 4 Date Jan 2001 Approved by Heel and Toe Grounders Heel and toe grounders are used for earthing personnel where mobility is required such as in stores areas and where static protective flooring or mats have been installed. Floors with a defined built-in resistance to earth greater than 1 megohm are preferred. Our sturdy grounders fit most shoes and are made from comfortable non-woven textile material. The conductive parts are two-layer rubber so as not to mark light coloured shoes. Heel grounders generally fit all flat shoes whilst toe grounders are for use on shoes with raised heels. Connection between the operator and floor is achieved by a conductive textile tongue, approximately 36 cm long that passes over the side of the shoe into the shoe itself where contact is made with the stockinged foot. The 1.5 mm thick rubber grounding strap passes under and around the back of the shoe in heel grounders and under the front of the shoe with toe grounders. It is secured on top of the shoe with distinctive yellow, green or pink straps. Velcro closures allow for adjustment. Socks or stockings will not usually insulate the wearer as natural perspiration completes the path and achieves a body to earth resistance of less than 1 megohm. Where the resistance to earth of the floor is less than 1 megohm we recommend the use of heel grounders with a cord attachment with a built-in 1 megohm resistor. The resistor is rated at ¼ Watt. Vermason Code NA0YVP NAIYVP NAIBVP NAOPVP NAIPVP NNOBVP NPIBVP NPOBVP Heelgrounders Heel grounders with 1 megohm resistance Heel grounders, green Heel grounders, pink Heel grounders with 1 megohm resistance, pink Toe grounders, blue Toe Grounders, large cup, blue with 1 megohm resistance Toe grounders, large cup, blue FEC Part No Unit 3547927 3547905 3547899 3358410 3547917 3550047 3550059 3550060 pair pair pair pair pair pair pair pair Please direct all enquiries to Technical Services & Development on fax: +44 (0) 1462 670440 or e-mail: [email protected] Vermason Limited, Birds Hill, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 1HX