MSA F1XF Operating Manual

Operating Manual

Gallet F1XF

Helmet for Firefighters

Order No.: CH180454 - PQ730140/05

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For other languages see chapter 6 of the respective manual.

No Part Part. No

1a Aluminized neck curtain F1XF, 3 layers GA1116F 1b Nomex neck curtain F1XF GA1116C 1c Wool/Nomex neck curtain F1XF GA1116D

Integral Wool/Nomex neck curtain F1XF

(Size Medium/Large)

GA1116B-M GA1116B-L

2b Integral aramid neck curtain F1XF GA1116E-M GA1116E-L

3 Lighting module F1XF GA1484

4 Torch lamp support F1XF (D: right/G: left) GA1485D GA1485G 5a Lamp XPS GA1488 5b Lamp XP LED GA1464 5c Lamp XS zone 0 GA1466 5d Lamp AS-R GA1481 6a Ocular visor kit F1XF, EN14458, clear GA1087A 6b Ocular visor kit F1XF, EN14458, tinted GA1087B 7a Face shield F1XF, EN14458, clear GA1086A 7b Face shield F1XF, EN14458, metalized GA1086B

8 Shell F1XF, Painted, (Size M: Medium/L: Large) GA1090-xxM GA1090-xxL

9 Kitfix F1XF GA1092A

10a Kitfix F1XF mobile GA1092B 10b Kitfix F1XF mobile, PN GA1092C

Suspension F1XF, EN443,

(Size M: Medium/L: Large)

GA1094-M GA1094-L

12 Impact liner F1XF, EN443, (Size M: Medium/L: Large)GA1095-M GA1095-L

13 Ratchet cradle F1XF GA1098A

14a Chinstrap F1XF, textile GA1128A 14b Chinstrap F1XF, leather GA1128B 15a Textile paddings, F1XF GA1129A 15b Leather paddings, F1XF GA1129B

Retroreflective stickers F1XF

(Size M: Medium/L: Large)

GA1136-xxM GA1136-xxL

17 Front plate F1XF GA1150-xx 18 Protective bag for helmet GA1382

19a Headset Bone Conductive Microphone F1XF GA010002A3X 19b Headset Bone Conductive Microphone F1XF 2ls GA010002A3AX 20a Headset Boom Microphone F1XF 1ls GA010002B3X 20b Headset Boom Microphone F1XF 2ls GA010002B3AX 21a Hearing F1XF Protect.Bone Conduct.Micro. GA010002C3X 21b Hearing Protection Boom Microphone F1xf GA010002D3X 21c Hearing Protection F1XF GA010002E3X

22 Set of 10 headset interfaces for F1XF GA1131 23 OSTEO interface for F1XF GA010007062

1 Safety Regulations

1.1 Correct Use

The F1XF helmet - hereafter called helmet - is a safety helmet for the head intended for firefighters operations, such as fire fighting in buildings and other structures, rescue interventions and other typical tasks of fire brigades.

The helmet is designed for use with SCBA full face masks.

WARNING!

The safety intended to be provided by the helmet can only be ensured when it is properly assembled and correctly fitted, removable parts shall not be worn separately.

WARNING!

This helmet is not suitable as a motorcycle helmet.

It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the product. In particular, the safety instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the product, must be carefully read and observed. Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's country must be taken into account for safe use.

Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also applies especially to unauthorized alterations to the product and to commissioning work that has not been carried out by MSA or authorized persons.

1.2 Liability Information

MSA accepts no liability in cases where the product has been used inappropriately or not as intended. The selection and use of the product are the exclusive responsibility of the individual operator.

Product liability claims, warranties also as guarantees made by MSA with respect to the product are voided, if it is not used, serviced or maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual.

Safety Regulations

DANGER!

Before use the product operability must be verified. The product must not be used if the function test is unsuccessful, it is damaged, a competent servicing/maintenance has not been made, genuine MSA spare parts have not been used.

2 Description

The helmet provides protection of head and face against shocks, sharp objects, splatters of solid, liquid, corrosive, chemical products (sulphuric acid, sodium hydroxide, p-xylene, butan-1-ol, n-heptane…), molten metals, radiating heat, flames, electric current.

In situations where the conditions exceed those described in the specifications mentioned above, the protection of the user is not guaranteed.

Face Shield

The clear or gold coated face shield protects against various risks likely to arise during firefighting interventions, ambulance and emergency services, except respiratory and smoke and gas / vapour emission risks. The face shield resists the splatter of chemical products identical to those of the helmet mentioned above.

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Description

2.1 Overview

1 Shell 5 Kitfix mask adaptor

2 Front plate 6 Inner ring with headband assembly

3 Face shield 7 Impact liner

4 Ocular visor 8 Chin strap

2.2 Technical Data

The helmet consists of the following components:

• Medium (M) for head sizes from 52 cm to 62 cm (20.5 inches to

Helmet sizes

Weight (Helmet with face shield, no options)

Options

Warranty

•Helmet

• Options

Legal warranty

24.4 inches)

• Large (L) for head sizes from 57 cm to 65 cm (22.4 inches to

25.6 inches)

• M: 1450 ± 30 g

• L: 1580 ± 30 g

Weight changes when options are fitted on the helmet. Check manuals for options for their exact weights.

• Neck curtain (4 types)

• Integrated lighting module

• Lamp bracket to fit a helmet mounted flashlight

• Ocular visor

• Communication headset

• Hearing protection with or without communication

Detailed information regarding the lighting module and the communication headset can be found in the separate user manual for these devices.

2 years, parts and labour from the date of purchase

For defects and hidden defects according to the conditions stipulated in articles 1641 and pursuant to the Civil Code (in France).

Different national regulations may apply.

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2.3 Certifications/Approvals/Technical Specifications

The helmet meets the (EU) 2016/425 regulation and is certified according to EN 443:2008, EN 16471:2014 and EN 16473:2014. Module D surveillance by: APAVE (0082), 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza, CS 60193, 13322 Marseille Cedex 16, France.

Standards and Directives for Helmet

INSPEC International Ltd. (0194), 56 Leslie Hough Way, Salford, Certification agencies

Standards and directives:

Depending on the individual helmet configuration, optional EN 443:2008 requirements may be marked on the helmet, as explained below:

Type B Indicates the protection zone assured by the helmet (area 1a -1b).

Type B3b Indicates the extended protection zone assured by the helmet (area 1a-1b and 3b)

E2 Indicates the electrical insulation of the damp helmet.

E3 Indicates a non-conductive surface of the shell.

*** / ** Indicates protection at low temperature down to -30°C/ -20°C

Marking (Wheelmark):

Helmet

(EU) 2016/425 Personal protection equipment regulation

EN 443:2008

EN 16471:2014 "Helmets for wildland fire fighting" by BG BAU (0299).

EN 16473:2014 "Helmets for technical rescue" by BG BAU (0299).

Indicates a resistance to liquid chemical products. (sulphuric acid, sodium hydroxide, p-xylene, butan-1-ol, n-heptane)

Meets 2014/90/EU Marine Equipment Directive (MED)

Greater Manchester, M6 6AJ, United Kingdom

BG BAU, DGUV Test (0299), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle

FB PSA, Zwengenberger Straße 68, 42781 Haan, Germany

“Helmets for firefighting in buildings and other structures” by

INSPEC International Ltd. (0194).

Description

Standards and Directives for Visors

Certification agency

Standards and directives:

(+) or (=) Conforms to the additional requirements of firefighters or general use

-30 °C; 120 °C Extremes of temperature to which the visor has been tested (-30 °C & +120 °C)

Ω Complies with the electrical properties

A Resistance to high energy impact 190 ms-1

T Resistance to medium energy impact at extremes of temperatures

AT Resistance to high energy impact (190ms-1) at extremes of temperature

K Resistance to abrasion according EN 168: 2001, clause 15

N Resistance to fogging

2C-2.5 and 2C-1.2 UV filtering according to EN170:2002 for metalized and clear face shield

2-1.2 and 5-3.1 UV filtering according to EN170:2002 for clear and tinted ocular

Face shield:

Ocular visor

(EU) 2016/425 Personal protection equipment regulation

EN 14458:2004 Personal eye equipment

Visor type: Eye guard

Visor type : Face guard

INSPEC International Ltd. (0194), 56 Leslie Hough Way, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6AJ, United Kingdom

BG BAU, DGUV Test (0299), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle FB PSA, Zwengenberger Straße 68, 42781 Haan, Germany

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