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3. C THIRD DEGREE BURNS occur when skin temperature reaches approximately 152 F 66 7 C In terms of heat flux unprotected skin will receive a second degree burn after only a 30 second exposure at 45 watts per square centimeter Studies have shown that flame temperatures of low intensity wastebasket fires can reach almost 1300 F 704 4 C with a heat flux in excess of over four watts per square centimeter and with air temperatures ranging up to 750 F 398 9 C Thus even small fires can generate several times the level of heat to cause severe burns to fire fighters who do not wear ALL their protective ensemble in a secure manner DANGER Damage discoloration or distortion to a faceshield is an indication of a dangerous environment To avoid serious injury you should escape immediately DANGER Prolonged or repeated exposures to heat will increase Helmet temperatures and can cause burns even after the firefighter is no longer exposed to high temperatures Minimize exposure to heat by using water to cool the environment or by escaping quickly after a short period of time Failure to follow these instructions will result in burns DANGER The buildup of heat in your NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmet can lead to burns without any sign of damage to the Helmet Never wait for signs of damage to warn of imminent burns Always be aware of your surrounding environment and be ready to escape if you begin to feel tingling or
4. dilate so that 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 that evaporates off the skin to provide cooling Those natural responses do not work very well for any or all of the following conditions the ambient air temperature is at least 75 F 23 9 C or higher the PPE elements insulation blocks the transfer of heat away from the body it blocks the evaporation of sweat or the exertion of the muscles produces more heat than the system can remove When the body temperature gets elevated too high the results can be heat strain heat exhaustion or heat stroke WARNING Overexertion in hot conditions while wearing 1971 Compliant Helmets 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 Helmet and drink fluids Failure to seek attention could lead to coma or death WARNING Symptoms of heat stroke are hot dry skin with sweating very high body temperatures weakness dizziness rapid breathing nausea unconsciousness and sometimes mental confusion If you feel any of the above symptoms at any time get to a cool area immediately remove your Ensemble drink
5. with an aluminized cover a gold faceshield and an aluminized shroud When configured with the appropriate components listed above THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR PROXIMITY FIREFIGHTING ACTIVITIES DANGER DO NOT use this Helmet for the following Entry firefighting operations see definitions Activities requiring direct contact with flames or molten metals e Protection against all hazardous material chemical biological radiological or nuclear agents or CBRN terrorism agents see definitions e Wildland Firefighting Do not use 2 for entry Fire fighters who are exposed to a flashover backdraft or other firefighting flame and high heat environments are at EXTREME risk for extensive burn injuries and death even while wearing the Helmet Donetusetor Emergency response personnel can encounter many common liquids direct contact during normal performance of their duties The reference to limited protection from liquid splash from 5 common fire ground chemicals should not be interpreted to mean that the Helmet is suitable or is permitted to be used for protection to the wearer during any hazardous materials situation Do not use for protection against hazardous WARNING cene Controlled laboratory tests in the 1971 Standard shall not be deemed as establishing performance levels for all situations to which personnel can be exposed You should always use extre
6. by a private third party certification organization for example Underwriters Laboratories to meet at the time of manufacture the design and performance requirements of the NFPA 1971 Standards Acronym for Other Potentially Infectious Materials Includes semen vaginal secretions cerebrospinal fluid synovial fluid pleural fluid pericardial fluid amniotic fluid and peritoneal fluid OSHA Acronym for Occupational Safety and Health Administration A government based standard making body that develops public health and safety standards for the workplace Parenteral Piercing through the skin barrier such as a needlestick injury human bite or a cut or scrape PASS Device Acronym for Personal Alert Safety Systems A device that emits an audible signal to summon aid in the event the firefighter or emergency responder becomes disabled PKP or Purple K a common name for a dry chemical extinguishing agent based on potassium bicarbonate with a purple dye added Protective Element The parts or items that comprise the protective ensemble The protective ensemble elements are coats trousers coveralls helmets gloves footwear and interface components ready for action Protective Ensemble Structural Multiple elements of Garments and other equipment designed in accordance with the NFPA 1971 Standards to provide a limited degree of protection for fire fighters from adverse exposure
7. in a manner which will scratch the gold coating from the surface of the proximity faceshield or abrading the aluminized coating from the Helmet cover and shroud CPLION 27 ready for action 13 13 1 13 2 USEFUL LIFE AND RETIREMENT NFPA 1971 performance requirements are based on new unworn Helmets and components Useful life is the period of time that Helmets that have been properly cared for can be expected to provide reasonable limited protection Useful life of Helmets or Helmet components can be as little as 3 to 5 years with heavy wear and tear and improper maintenance and or storage Useful life can be as long as 7 to 10 years if Helmets have been subject to relatively lower levels of wear and tear and have been consistently maintained in a regular cleaning and maintenance program and stored properly In compliance with NFPA 1851 Helmets must be retired no more than 10 years from the date of manufacture The useful life of a Helmet will vary according to the following factors A Ageand frequency of use Helmets used at the busiest stations will not last as long as at less busy stations B Thelength of exposure to extreme heat extreme cold and the intensity of the heat Exposure to extreme heat and flame can cause damage to the Helmet shell impact cap and other components C Thelength of exposure to hazardous materials If the exposure to hazardous materials is severe and cleaning
8. increase or decrease the circumference of the headband beyond the normal range of the ratchet system by altering the point at which the rear ratchet straps connect to the front part of the headband The factory connects the headband at adjustment point F To expand or reduce the headband size Remove the Helmet from your head and turn upside down Locate adjustment area identified by three lock tabs on each side of the headband Letters indicate the position you are selecting to assure equal adjustments on each side You A must adjust each side equally to assure the ratchet strap FIG 7 stayed centered on the back of the head Size Slide the strap forward or backward to the desired lettered Adjustment position and snap the strap into place Our headband will accommodate head sizes of 5 1 2 to 11 B Vertical Adjustment Check vertical placement As a general guideline the front part of the headband should clear your SCBA mask and the overall settings should have just enough height to clear the tops of the ears FIG 8 If necessary you can raise or lower the position of the headband on your head as follows FIG 8 1 Remove the Helmet from your head turn Helmet Ear Clearance the Helmet upside down and remove the ear covers 2 Using your fingers remove the headband from the shell impact cap at each of the four attachment points FIG 9 3 Set headband brackets to desired position and snap the fou
9. maintain the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be called upon to use Itis your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death burns or other severe injury Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association Inc 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 Have you studied the limitations of your Helmet as described throughout this Guide Have you checked to make sure that your Helmet fits you properly Yes No Have you your safety officer or another appropriate person made plans to ensure that your Helmet is used inspected maintained stored and retired according to instructions in this Guide Yes No Do you understand that when your skin reaches a temperature as low as 118 F 47 8 C you will be burned and that in some situations you may not feel a heat sensation or pain while wearing your Helmet or receive damage to your Helmet prior to being burned L1 Yes No 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 L1 Yes No For
10. neck areas and must be engaged at all times during proximity firefighting operations Attach shroud to Helmet as follows Place Helmet in lap facing up so that the headband is visible 2 Reachinto the crown of the Helmet below the headband and locate the headband securing tabs 3 Remove headband by pulling out each of the four headband securing tabs from its slot in the suspension ring of the Helmet 4 Remove old shroud if applicable 5 Place new shroud in position so that white fastening tape is facing the outside of the Helmet and is located beneath the first securing tab on the left side of the Helmet Make sure opening of shroud is facing front of Helmet 6 Push securing tab into attachment slot on locator ring firmly until it snaps into place Firmly secure fastening tape in the space between the tab and the locator ring 7 Continue around the Helmet until all four headband tabs are installed with the shroud tape 8 After all four tabs are installed pull down the shroud to prevent it from bunching in the space between the headband and the locator ring in order to ensure a comfortable fit C Gold coated reflective faceshield The gold coated faceshield should be replaced according to the regular procedures for removal and replacement of Clear faceshields 7 5 DOFFING Disengage faceshield or goggles Disconnect the chinstrap and remove the Helmet Carefully avoid touching any contaminated areas If your Helmet has the p
11. of Subpart 1 Personal Protective Equipment CPLION 17 ready for action Convection Convected heat travels through the air even if there is no immediate appearance of fire Convected heat can elevate the temperature of your head and face to a point at which you could be burned Thermal Radiation Thermal Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of light energy into a material directly from flames or reflected from hot objects Factors which affect the speed of radiant heat transfer include the temperature difference between two surfaces their distance from each other and the reflectivity of each surface Radiant heat from hot surfaces and flames can cause burns y DANGER Convected or Radiant heat can penetrate quickly to your face head and neck Dangerous levels of heat may be present inside or outside a structure despite the lack of flames and burns can occur at relatively low temperatures If you feel thermal radiation burns developing cool down your surrounding environment with water or move to another location Your face head and neck may be burned without any warning signals 9 4 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 118 F 47 8 C SECOND DEGREE BURNS occur when the skin reaches approximately 131 F 55
12. to protect you from all hazards that may be present in a fire 9 3 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 Fire fighters experience all three types of heat in a fire and must understand their effects on an NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmet Conduction In general you can be burned by Always use your NFPA 1971 conductive heat transfer by contacting heated Compliant Helmet properly surfaces or objects Compression brings surfaces and in a manner that is closer together and displaces air resulting in consistent with NFPA 1500 the transfer of heat between outside surfaces Standard on Fire Department and clothing layers With respect to Helmets Occupational Safety conduction burns are a particular hazard at the Health Program and Title 29 neck face and chin regions You must be careful Code of Federal Regulations to avoid compression of the ear neck protector Part 1910 132 General shroud hood or contact with hot objects Also if Helmets are subjected to repeated or prolonged exposure to high heat the shells and components can become extremely hot and can cause contact burns Requirements
13. EPLACEMENT PART LOT NUMBER LFH1011 LFH1011 Aluminized Shroud with RT7100 LFH1008 LFH1008 Moisture Barrier and Thermal Liner Aluminized Shroud for J Fire Operations Purchase replacement from Purchase replacement from with Canister Cover Military Spec Only LION TotalCare LION TotalCare 6 Gold Faceshield LFH970G LFH970G Proximity 6 Faceshield Cover for Gold LFH1010 LFH1010 Faceshield Black Flannel 11 ready for action Description Aluminized Helmet Cover 6 INSPECTING YOUR HELMET Your Helmet should be cleaned inspected and repaired in a frequency and manner consistent with your fire department s protocol NFPA 1851 and NFPA 1971 6 1 PREPARATION Read all Safety Cleaning and Information Labels See Section 5 of this Guide for location If any of the labels are missing return the Helmet to the manufacturer immediately 6 2 FREQUENCY Routine Inspection Inspect your Helmet and components at the following times Upon receipt of your new Helmet replacement component after each use or at least monthly whichever is greater during the useful life of the Helmet after exposure to heat flames chemicals or firefighting agents including AFFF foam and water after exposure to body fluids including blood after washing repair decontamination Advanced Inspection our Helmet should undergo a regular advanced inspection by an expert in the Fire Department who has bee
14. FIGHTING OPERATIONS A DANGER For Proximity applications make sure that the gold faceshield aluminized cover and shroud components are fully engaged leaving no skin exposed Proximity firefighting application involving high levels of radiant heat are extremely dangerous environments and can cause burn injuries in a matter of seconds 9 9 ADDITIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING SAFETY The following additional factors may affect the limited protection provided by the Helmet Conditions on the fire ground beyond the scope of the limited purposes of this Helmet Unauthorized modifications repairs or replacement of components of the Helmet not otherwise in compliance with LION s specifications and The addition of accessories that are not approved by LION as compatible with NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmets should not be used If you have questions about whether accessories will degrade the performance of your Helmet below the NFPA 1971 Standards contact LION LION TotalCare or a verified ISP www lionfireacademy com 20 10 CLEANING DECONTAMINATION AND DISINFECTION 10 1 HAZARDS You can be exposed to many hazardous substances on the job These substances can contaminate your Helmet and cause harm to you after your body contacts your Helmet This section tells you how to clean and decontaminate your Helmet to reduce these hazards Routine Fireground Contaminants Many fire combustion products including hydrocarbons p
15. IED 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 protective product which does not meet the above warranties Such repair or replacement will be 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 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 NFPA 1971 performance requirements are based on new unworn Helmets Useful life is the period of time that LIMITED LIFETIME PRODUCT WARRANTY an NFPA 1971 compliant Helmet which has been properly cared for can be expected to provide reasonable limited protection Useful life of Helmets or Helmet components can be as little as 3 to 5 years with heavy wear and tear and improper maintenance and or storage Useful life can be as long as 7 to 10 years if Helmets have been subject to relatively lower levels of wear and tear and have been co
16. ING PRODUCTS Routine Washings 7 A Commercially available cleaners Use t commercially available cleaning solutions with a pH greater than 6 0 and less than 10 5 Many household cleaning products fall within this range B Specialty Cleaners StationCare 1851 from LION TotalCare is designed for NFPA 1971 Garments Do Not Bleach Always read MSDS sheets before use C Spot cleaning and pre treating Spot cleaners and pre treatments are available from industrial cleaning product suppliers Always check MSDS and product s instructions before use WARNING NEVER use chlorine bleach or chlorinated detergents to clean your protective Helmet Even small amounts of chlorine will seriously reduce the protective qualities of your Helmet and ear neck protector StationCare 1851 is available online at www lionprotects com totalcare WARNING Do not use petroleum based solvents or paint thinners as they may degrade the protective properties of the Helmet components and cause burns or other serious injuries CPLION 21 ready for action 10 4 CLEANING PROCEDURE A Shell Fill utility sink with warm water not exceeding a temperature of 105 F 40 6 C Add cleaning product Use a brush or sponge to wipe off contaminants Soot or dirt Rinse with clean water Wipe dry or air dry B Components Fill utility sink with warm water and cleaning product Wash browpad ratchet pad and ear covers Air dry completely a
17. KLIST Do not use this NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmet until you have checked YES to the following Have you completed formal training in structural firefighting compliant with the approved standard recognized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and on the proper use of firefighting equipment including Helmets Have you read and understood all the instructions and warnings throughout this Guide as well as all the safety cleaning and information labels on the Helmet L Yes Will you regularly inspect the Helmet inside and out for any cracks damage color change dirt contaminants or embrittlement Yes No Yes No A DANGER PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response equipment and services want responders to know and understand the following Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous activities requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution at all times Itis your responsibility to read and understand user s instructions including purpose and limitations provided with any piece of equipment you may be called upon to use Itis 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 Itis your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to
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19. Proximity Helmets Have you completed formal training in proximity firefighting compliant with NFPA 1003 Standard for Airport Firefighter Professional Qualifications or other approved standard recognized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and on the proper use of proximity firefighting equipment and NFPA 1971 Compliant Proximity Firefighter Protective Ensemble 3 Yes No 1 Do you understand the proper installation use care cleaning and retirement of the aluminized components Yes No Do you understand the inspection process for aluminized components to detect signs of degradation L1Yes No If you answered NO to any of the questions DO NOT WEAR THIS HELMET until you have read the appropriate sections in this guide and have been properly trained by qualified instructors CPLION ready for action 4 PURPOSE AND LIMITATIONS This protective Helmet is designed to provide LIMITED protection to the head against hazards arising from STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS AND NON FIRE RELATED RESCUE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY MEDICAL OPERATIONS AND VICTIM EXTRICATION INCLUDING heat and flame Liquid splash of five common fire ground chemicals including AFFF Foam battery acid hydraulic fluid gasoline 6596 chlorine solution see Section 10 penetration of blood and other bodily fluids rain hose stream water This Helmet may be used for PROXIMITY FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS only when it is fitted
20. RILY specialized operations and because direct entry into the flames is made Your NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmets are NEVER to be used for entry firefighting or any direct contact with flames or molten metals and do not provide the required level of protection 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 Resistance The property of a material whereby the application of a flaming or non flaming source of ignition and the subsequent removal of the ignition source results in the termination of combustion Flame resistance can be an inherent property of the material or it can be imparted by specific treatment Flame Retardant chemical compound that can be incorporated into materials or a textile fiber during manufacture or treatment to reduce its flammability Flash Fire A fire that rapidly spreads through a diffuse fuel such as a dust gas or the vapors of an ignitable liquid without the production of damaging pressure Fluorescence The process by which radiant flux of certain wavelengths is absorbed and reradiated nonthermally in other usually longer wavelengths Fluorescent Trim Trim that absorbs and re radiates light of certain wavelengths making a surface highly visible to the human eye in order to provide daytime
21. USER INSTRUCTION SAFETY e AND TRAINING GUIDE NFPA 1971 Compliant ia EAE Firefighter Helmets www LlONprotects com July 2013 IMPORTANT You must register the warranty Pp N on your Helmet Go to http www lionprotects com paul ors conway helmetscare and use uli 7 PPE Training is Now Online Rire Academy wwWW lionfireacademy com Earn your LION NFPA 1500 PPE Safety and Use Certificate This guide should be removed only by the end user In the event this guide becomes detached from the Helmet turn this guide in to the authorities responsible for the care and maintenance of the Helmet You MUST read this Guide and all Helmet Safety Cleaning and Information labels before wearing Burns are a function of time and temperature First degree skin burns can occur when skin reaches a temperature of as low as 118 F 47 8 C Fire burns at temperatures up to 2000 F 1093 3 C or higher This Helmet provides limited thermal and radiant heat protection in compliance with NFPA 1971 While wearing this Helmet you may be burned without heat sensation or warning in some circumstances and without any sign of damage to the Helmet 113977 SIHL SAOWSY YO LON OG Pins 102 L26L Vd3N JONVQHOOOV NI NONE SNILHOIJ WALONYLS 1 gt pajqwasse sjequinu ped
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23. ability of a Garment composite to protect against a measured amount of thermal and radiant heat Trim Retroreflective and fluorescent materials attached to the outermost surface of the protective ensemble for visibility enhancement Retroreflective materials enhance nighttime visibility and fluorescent materials enhance daytime visibility Trim is also known as visibility markings Useful Life Useful life of Helmets or Helmet components can be as little as 3 to 5 years with heavy wear and tear and improper maintenance and or storage Useful life can be as long as 7 to 10 years if Helmets have been subject to relatively lower levels of wear and tear and have been consistently maintained in a regular cleaning and maintenance program and stored properly In compliance with NFPA 1851 Helmets must be retired no more than 10 years from the date of manufacture UV Light or Radiation Acronym for Ultraviolet Light A type of radiated electromagnetic energy commonly found in the sun s rays Universal Precautions Under universal precautions blood and certain body fluids of all patients are considered potentially infectious for human immunodeficiency virus HIV hepatitis B virus HBV and other bloodborne pathogens Verified ISP An Independent Service Provider that has been verified by a certification organization such as UL or ITS to perform moisture barrier repairs and major repairs SAFETY CHEC
24. arranty 26 16 Inspection Cleaning Repair Retirement and Disposal Record 27 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your new LION product Your NFPA 1971 Compliant Structural Firefighting Helmet or Proximity Firefighting Helmet referred to throughout this Guide as NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmet or Helmet is designed to provide limited protection in firefighting operations It and its components are manufactured and certified under the performance requirements of NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting The helmet is either certified in the structural configuration or the proximity configuration See section 5 page 10 for details The User Instruction Safety and Training Guide gives important instructions regarding the use inspection care maintenance storage and retirement of your Helmet No one except you the trained firefighter should remove this Guide from your Helmet Immediately upon receipt of your Helmet you should remove carefully read and save this Guide in a three ring binder for future reference Firefighting is an extremely dangerous profession The circumstances of each hazardous situation are unique and often impossible to predict This Guide is a training tool to help you understand NFPA 1971 Structural Firefighting and Proximity Firefighting Helmets and how to use it in th
25. burning sensations www lionfireacademy com 18 WARNING Do not confuse the component testing requirements that are part of NFPA Standards with the conditions in which fire fighters work For example the requirement that certain components must not melt drip or separate when exposed to convected heat temperatures of 500 F 262 C for 5 minutes is in no way intended to indicate that fire fighters face that condition in their work or could be expected to withstand that condition EVEN WHILE WEARING AN NFPA 1971 COMPLIANT HELMET CORRECTLY without suffering serious injury or death A DANGER Fire Fighters who are exposed to a flashover backdraft or other flame and high heat environments are at EXTREME risk for extensive burn injuries and death even while wearing an NFPA 1971 Compliant Firefighter Helmet DANGER You may have very little or no warning time from feeling heat or pain before skin begins to burn at 118 F 47 8 C You need to be constantly aware of the buildup of heat in the surrounding environment and in your Helmet and be ready to escape to a cool area where you can remove a hot Helmet quickly to avoid burns 9 5 HEAT STRESS A SIGNIFICANT CAUSE OF FIREFIGHTER 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 that more blood can be moved to the skin surface Blood vessels near the skin
26. d Body Fluids Borne Pathogen An infectious bacterium or virus carried in human animal or clinical body fluids organs or tissue CBRN An abbreviation for chemicals biological agents and radiological particulates hazards Chemical Terrorism Agents Liquid solid gaseous and vapor chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals used to inflict lethal or incapacitating casualties generally on a civilian population as a result of a terrorist attack Component Any material part or subassembly used in the construction of the NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmet or element of the NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmet Composite The layer or combination of layers of the protective ensemble or any elements of the protective ensemble providing the required limited protection Emergency Medical Operations Delivery of emergency patient care and transportation prior to arrival at a hospital or other health care facility Entry Firefighting EXTRAORDINARILY specialized firefighting operations that can include the activities of rescue fire suppression and property conservation at incidents involving fires producing extreme levels of conductive convective and radiant heat such as aircraft fires bulk flammable gas fires and bulk flammable liquid fires Highly specialized thermal protection from exposure to extreme levels of conductive convective and radiant heat is necessary for persons involved in such EXTRAORDINA
27. d by normal wear and tear K Loss of hardware caused by normal wear and tear COLION ready for action Jesodsiq Jo poujajy pue 1 jueuleJnay Jo 9q BOIS 0 Ag 0 4 QIS jeul oH 219 sBuipui uonoedsu AWAY 10 uosead Jo ed Annoy 10 ayeq Qq UO 2 7 jpeday Jo uonduose uonoedsul quooau 1Vsodsia LNAWAYILSY HlVda3H 9NINV31O NOILO3dSNI jesodsiq jueuieumey redes uomeururejuooe uonoedsu S nof uo peuuojied saaye at seoeds y eJnjoejnue N PUH IPPON ed Sano Jo SadAL PWH OL www lionfireacademy com 30 5 31 ready for action A DANGER 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 tis your responsibility to read and understand any IMPORTANT You must register the warranty on your Helmet Go to http www
28. decontaminating and disinfecting A Hazardous Subsances Present in the Products of Fire Combustion Soot Smoke and Debris To reduce the risks associated with exposure to the hazardous substances found in the products of fire combustion you MUST wash dry and store your Helmets according to the procedure in this section B Hazardous Chemicals 1 Hose down contaminated Helmets at the scene to limit further exposure to hazardous chemicals to limit exposure to others and to limit chemicals from settling into the Helmet 2 KNOWN MATERIALS Contact the source of the materials your local HAZMAT Team or the Health Department to determine whether contaminants are hazardous materials If the contaminant is known contact a LION TotalCare Center or verified ISP to determine feasibility of decontamination 3 UNKNOWN MATERIALS If the contaminant is not known Helmets should remain out of service until the materials are identified Always demand MSDS information and be prepared to share finding with the LION TotalCare Center or verified ISP to decontaminate the Helmets If your Helmet cannot be decontaminated it must be retired and disposed of in accordance with federal state and local regulations C Blood and Body Fluids 1 Disinfecting Products You must use disinfectants that are compatible with NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmets 2 Disinfecting Procedure for Blood and Body Fluids Small incidental areas Use cleaning procedures desc
29. e safest possible manner during dangerous firefighting operations Please take the time to read it CPLION 3 ready for action For your personal safety be alert for important safety messages in this training 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 training guide and on labels affixed to your protective Helmet to indicate the extreme hazard of the situation 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 black in this training guide 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 AFFF Aqueous Film Forming Foam agents A foaming agent capable of forming water solution films on the surface of flammable hydrocarbon liquids ASTM Acronym for American Society of Testing and Materials Aramid Fibers Specially manufactured polymer fibers in w
30. f their protective equipment by performing exercises in burn buildings or training centers for prolonged periods of time This may result in damage to the Helmet and its components One frequently sees faceshields melted and turnout gear discolored due to extreme intensity training situations The Helmet needs to be checked for damage and repaired or retired as appropriate In these training environments LION recommends that the firefighter use an aluminized shroud and Helmet cover to protect the Helmet from damage due to continuous exposure to extreme non routine fire training conditions 9 ready for action 5 HELMET CONSTRUCTION FEATURES AND FUNCTION In order to understand the limits of protection provided by your NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmet you should study its constructions features and function FIG 2 FIG 3 5 1 OVERVIEW Your NFPA 1971 Helmet provides limited protection to your head from impact heat flame abrasion cuts and liquids contacted on the fire ground 5 2 HELMET SHELL 6 The Helmet shell provides the first line of defense against blunt and sharp objects heat flame and steam from above the sides front and rear Although strong the shell is not indestructible Severe repeated impacts exposures to extremely high temperatures or direct exposure to flame will cause damage to the shell See inspection process for details 5 3 IMPACT CAP The impact cap if your Helmet has one is constructed of m
31. 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 CPLlo 19 ready for action 9 6 HEART ATTACKS A RESULT OVEREXERTION During firefighting operations the heart beats faster because of the need to move more blood to the working muscles This blood carries more oxygen to the muscles so that 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 firefighter s body during an emergency The adrenaline present in your system causes the heart to pump even faster than during normal activity of these stress factors could place too much strain on the heart leading to a heart attack The heart simply cannot handle the load placed on it A 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 heart attack 9 7 ELECTROCUTION A WARNING Your Helmet is NOT designed to protect you against electrocution When entering a building you should NEVER touch live wiring especially if your Helmet is wet Never allow hoses nozzles or other fire equipment you are operating to contact live wiring 9 8 USING YOUR HELMET IN PROXIMITY FIRE
32. hich the fiber forming material consists of linked long chain like structures of large molecules Aramid fibers exhibit higher resistance to flammability higher strength and higher elasticity than ordinary synthetic or natural fibers Fabrics made from aramid fibers maintain their integrity at high temperatures and are used in protective clothing and other industrial applications Authority Having Jurisdiction The organization office or individual responsible for approving equipment an installation or a procedure Body Substance Isolation concept practiced by emergency response personnel whereby blood and ALL other body fluids are considered a risk for transmission of bloodborne diseases Biological Agent Biological materials that could be 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 www lionfireacademy com Bloodborne Pathogen Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans These include but are not limited to Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV and Syphilis Body Fluids Fluids produced by the body including but not limited to blood semen mucous feces urine vaginal secretions breast milk amniotic fluid cerebrospinal fluid synovial fluid and pericardial flui
33. is ineffective the Helmet may not be safe for further use D Thelength of exposure to sunlight or other light containing UV rays Long term exposure to UV light causes components to become brittle or weak Your Helmets should be assessed by trained professionals at each regular Advanced Inspection to determine whether it has exceeded its useful life and must be retired Your Helmet must be removed from service when it can no longer be safely used and when the cost of repair would exceed 5096 of the cost of replacement The details of a retirement program should be handled by trained professionals with in depth knowledge of firefighter Helmets and their limitations If you have any questions about the continued functionality of your protective Helmet get assistance before wearing it into any emergency situation Contact a trained expert within your department LION a LION TotalCare Center or a verified ISP RETIREMENT OF PROXIMITY COMPONENTS A WARNING Heavily abraded aluminized coatings and gold faceshields with a large number of scratches will not reflect radiant heat and should be retired Use of damaged proximity components may result in serious burns to the face or head area 14 DISPOSAL Retired protective Helmets should be destroyed to prevent their unauthorized or mistaken use Separate the Helmet into several pieces and dispose of properly One suggested method of disposal is a landfill Retired Helmets which a
34. lionprotects com paul conway helmetscare and use Earn your LION user s instructions including purpose and NFPA 1500 PPE Safety limitations provided with any piece of equipment you and Use Certificate may be called upon to use CP Fire Academy Itis your responsibility to know that you have been wwalionfireacademy com 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 tis 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 Itis your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable condition and has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death burns or other severe injury Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association Inc PO Box 147 Lynnfield MA 01940 www FEMSA org Copyright 2006 FEMSA All Rights Reserved Entire Contents O 2012 July 2013 FI 8975 054 re 0 2012 LION APPAREL INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED THIS GUIDE IS PROTECTED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAWS OF UNITED STATES THE INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT ready for action CONVENTION NO PART OF THIS GUIDE MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF LION www lionfireacademy com
35. lmet during emergency operations Helmet should not interfere with your SCBA or your other protective elements 7 2 7 3 Place the Helmet on your head connect the chinstrap tighten the headband and engage the faceshield or goggles If your Helmet is configured for Proximity firefighting engage the shroud FIT AND ADJUSTMENT Your safety depends upon the proper fit of your Helmet You must check the integrity fit and proper assembly of the Helmet suspension and chinstrap before each use Since no two heads are exactly alike a new Helmet will need to be adjusted to your head s unique size and shape A Headband Circumference Adjustment 1 Turn the ratchet knob counter clockwise until the headband is the largest size FIG 6 2 Place the Helmet on your head and turn the ratchet knob clockwise until the headband is snug but not constricting One click is approximately 1 8 If the headband needs to be FIG 6 tighter than what the initial adjustment allows Ratcheting Wheel do the following a ratcheting wheel clockwise while pushing in on the knob b When you reach the desired circumference the ratcheting wheel will pop out and the ratcheting gear will lock into place 13 ready for action 3 Connect chinstrap and use buckle to adjust the fit to snug yet comfortable beneath the chin Additional Headband Circumference Adjustment FIG 7 If necessary you can
36. me caution in any firefighting situation to avoid the risk of injuries See NFPA 1971 Do not use for protection against hazardous biological agents Do not use for protection against hazardous chemical agents 8 9 f amp www lionfireacademy com WARNING Protective properties new 1971 Compliant Helmet 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 Helmet to ensure that the Helmet is not used past its Useful Life A DANGER 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 skin temperature reaches approximately 118 F 47 8 C SECOND DEGREE BURNS occur when skin temperature reaches approximately 131 F 55 C THIRD DEGREE BURNS occur when skin temperature reaches approximately 152 F 66 7 C You may have very little or no warning time from feeling heat or pain before skin begins to burn at 118 F 47 8 C You need to be constantly aware of the buildup of heat in the surrounding environment and in your Ensemble and be ready to escape to area where you can remove a hot Ensemble quickly to help prevent or reduce the severity of burns WARNING fire fighters attempt to push the limits o
37. n trained by LION LION TotalCare or a verified ISP at least annually or whenever you have a question about whether a Helmet is fit for use A WARNING Most performance properties of the Helmet and its components cannot be tested by the user in the field 6 3 INSPECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA 1 Preparation for Inspection A Wear appropriate gloves during inspection B Ensure the Helmet is clean If the Helmet has been contaminated by hazardous materials or biological agents make sure it has been decontaminated This is important for your safety and for assurance that potential problems are not masked by incidental residue Place the Helmet a clean surface in a brightly lighted area D Separate Helmet components from the Helmet 2 Inspection of the Helmet A Outer Shell Examine for dirt cracks charring warping or soft spots Cracks charring warping or soft spots are signs that the outer shell may be damaged or worn out The outer shell may need to be replaced B Trim Check for melting loss of retroreflectivity and fluorescence separation from shell C Impact Cap Examine for deterioration cracks or other damage D Suspension system Examine for torn or damaged straps or padding E Faceshield Examine for cracks scratches charring distortions or damage from heat or flame missing or loose adjustment knobs Ear Cover Look for dirt tears and signs of light degradation Headband Examine fo
38. not exceeding a temperature of 105 F 40 6 C Drying Cover Shroud and Faceshield Air dry in a cool shaded area away from sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet light Do not tumble dry WARNING DO NOT put Aluminized Components washer or dryer Mechanical action of the washer dryer will compromise radiant heat protection provided by the reflectivity of the surface 11 REPAIR METHODS INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING Before any repairs made to Helmets they must cleaned in accordance with cleaning instructions It is against OSHA guidelines to expect workers to alter or repair soiled and possibly contaminated Helmets With the exception of the Helmet shell LION Helmets are designed to allow the user to remove and replace most components in the field Contact your LION Helmet dealer to order replacement parts The diagrams on the following pages give nomenclature and placement of Helmet parts Specific replacement installation instructions are included in designated replacement parts and repair kits Contact your nearest LION Helmet dealer or a LION TotalCare Center for a list of available replacement parts and kits 11 1 HELMET SHELLS For damage to Helmet shells other than cosmetic damage such as scratches or abrasions that are not repairable in the field consult with LION TotalCare for advice on feasibility of Helmet repair Also read Section 13 for Retirement Consideratio
39. ns 23 ready for action 2 55810 701 3 Bui uoisuadsng 6 8 pueqpeeH 19u9jed eZ 29 pueqpeaH 19u9jed 191297 exnjeq Z 99 4242219 pieiuseoe4 eg 5 19221 pjeiuseoe puenguayem pieruseae ep 1 pjeiuse2eJ deJjsutu9 1909 183 v S13W 3H 37 15 www lionfireacademy com 24 MODERN STYLE 1 Trim 5 Faceshield Bracket 2 Ear Cover 6 amp 7 Headband 3 Chinstrap 8 Impact Cap 4 Faceshield 9 Hanging Ring CeLION 25 ready for action ALUMINIZED HELMET CONFIGURATION 1 Trim 2 Aluminized Shroud 3 Chinstrap 4 Faceshield 5 Faceshield Bracket 6 amp 7 Headband 8 Impact Cap 9 Hanging Ring 10 Aluminized Cover www lionfireacademy com 12 STORAGE Between runs and for longer term storage store your Helmet out of direct sunlight indirect sunlight or in fluorescent light Use fans to provide good ventilation to dry Helmets which may have absorbed water or sweat after a run and or to ensure the removal of any contaminants which may not have been removed by cleaning Avoid prolonged exposure of your Helmet to temperature extremes Failure to dry your Helmet will result in the growth of mildew and bacteria
40. nsistently maintained in a regular cleaning and maintenance program and stored properly In compliance with NFPA 1851 Helmets must be retired no more than 10 years from the date of manufacture DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS Poorly manufactured items including seams stitching or components for example loose or broken assembly components straps or other pieces that fall off or do not function properly chipped or cracked shells or broken impact caps 15 1 EXCEPTIONS TO LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover the following items after receipt of products by end user A Claims made after 60 days from the date of shipment for damage caused by shipment 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 caused by wear and tear or washing D Color loss due to abrasion E Damage caused by improper washing decontamination disinfection or maintenance for example use of chlorine or petrochemicals to clean Damage caused by repair work not performed to factory specification Damage from routine exposure to common hazards which may cause rips tears burn damage or abrasion 1055 of retroreflectivity of reflective trim due to normal wear or heat exposure Detachment of reflective trim due to heat exposure or adhesive failure J Replacement of fasteners damage
41. olded expanded polypropylene to attenuate absorb harmful energy resulting from impacts and to insulate the wearer from heat and flame impacting the Helmet shell Although FIG 2 strong the impact cap is not indestructible Key Elements of NFPA 1971 Severe repeated impacts exposures to extremely Compliant Helmets high temperatures or direct exposure to flame will cause damage See inspection process for details 5 4 SUSPENSION SYSTEM 6 The suspension system attenuates absorbs the harmful energy during impacts by stretching and slowing the acceleration effect i e like the bumper on a car 5 5 HEADBAND The headband secures the entire Helmet to the firefighter s head The firefighter must assure the security of the Helmet by tightening the ratchet band Severe repeated impacts exposure to extreme heat or direct flame will cause damage to the headband 5 6 EAR COVERS 9 The ear covers attached to the underside of the Helmet provide very limited protection to the neck ears and head from heat and flame Installation is accomplished with hook and pile strips to allow removal for cleaning The firefighter must assure that the ear covers overlap the upturned and secured turnout coat collar prior to entering a hazardous area 5 7 FACESHIELD S OR GOGGLES not shown The faceshield helps protect the eyes and face from heat flame and debris The faceshield is not intended to be used as primary eye protection A gold faceshield sho
42. olynuclear aromatic compounds metals such as cadmium and chromium acids and soot are hazardous to the wearer of a protective Helmet These substances can become embedded on the surface of the Helmet shell and in the headband and impact assembly and enter the body through ingestion absorption inhalation and parenteral contact In addition particulates and other products of combustion can reduce the flame resistance of your Helmet and increase its ability to conduct electricity 7 WARNING To reduce the risk of long term harm from hazardous substances present in the products of fire combustion or hazardous chemicals you MUST clean your Helmet Hazardous Chemicals If you experience accidental or incidental exposure to a hazardous chemical follow all precautions in this section to limit exposure and risk of harm to yourself and others You should hose down contaminated Helmets at the scene to limit further exposure to hazardous chemicals to prevent exposure to others and to prevent contaminants from settling into your Helmet Bloodborne Pathogens Your Helmet may be exposed to body fluids that may contain bloodborne pathogens The cleaning procedures described later in this section will reduce your risk of infection from these hazards 10 2 FREQUENCY Clean Helmets at least annually or as soon as possible after contamination or exposure to tars fuels oils resins paints acids or any other hazardous substances 10 3 CLEAN
43. ombination with the ear neck protector to reduce or eliminate protective gaps around SCBA face piece and the turnout coat collar Helmet interface 5 12 PROXIMITY CONFIGURATION COMPONENTS Note Compliant proximity Helmets are labeled and sold with proximity components installed The following items are required in order to configure Helmets for proximity firefighting Part numbers shown below FIG 4 Protective Hood Aluminized Helmet Provides continuous radiant and thermal heat protection to the Helmet outer shell surface Aluminized Helmet Shroud 12 Provides continuous radiant and thermal protection to the firefighter s head face except for the face opening and neck Interfaces with the Helmet and with the collar of the aluminized proximity coat Gold coated reflective faceshield specially coated tinted faceshields with reflective coating to protect the firefighter s face and eyes from exposure to thermal and radiantheat Gold coated faceshields are extremely dark and filter out a large amount of ambient light in addition to dangerous radiant heat waves FIG 5 Canister Cover not shown Available with J Models only This is specially designed cover for U S Air Force Comes with the J Fire model Shroud not shown Proximity Component Part Guide Modern Style Helmet Legacy 5 LFH3910G Traditional Style Helmet Complete Helmets American Classic LFH2120G R
44. r attachment points back into place FIG 10 11 Note Front and back can be adjusted differently for more customized fit 4 Try on for fit Repeat steps 2 and 3 if additional FIG 9 adjustment is necessary Headband Detachment 5 Reattach headband and ear covers For example if the headband is too low and is too close to your eyes you should adjust the tabs to position FIG 12 While you can also adjust the front and rear tabs to different heights please note that the height of the complete Helmet on your head is determined by the suspension straps which have a fixed length FIG 10 FIG 11 Headband Tab Repositioning www lionfireacademy com 14 FIG 12 Suspension Tabs Turn tab sideways to adjust Helmet Suspension Slots A Highest Position B Middle Position C Lowest Position on Head on Heod C Center of Gravity Adjusting fig 13 Suspension FIG 13 Center of Gravity Adjustment The adjustment tab is just in front of the comfort cap If you pull the tab the comfort cap moves forward By doing this you move the center point and center of gravity forward also This will make the Helmet tilt back on your head and move more of the weight to the rear D Fit Check To determine whether you have a properly fitting headband hold your head still and rock the Helmet on your head A properly fitting Helmet will cause your scalp to move with the Helmet If necessary expand or red
45. r dirt tears breaks in the connectors and broken or loose adjustment ratchet www lionfireacademy com 12 6 4 7 1 3 Aluminized Helmet Cover Shroud Gold Coated Faceshield A Aluminized Helmet Cover and Shroud Examine for dirt tears abrasions delamination of aluminized material Check thermal liner in aluminized shroud for degradation B Gold Coated Faceshield Examine for scratches cracks and distortions RECORDKEEPING LION TotalCare Centers offer recordkeeping 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 recordkeeping method for this purpose DONNING DOFFING FIT AND ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION NOTE Helmet must interface effectively with NFPA certified products which include SCBA breathing apparatus coat or garment hood and ear covers to provide designed limited protection You must first put on all protective equipment WARNING including coats pants boots helmet gloves hood SCBA and PASS device before entering any hazard area If your department has not purchased faceshields make sure you are wearing an SCBA unit with a face mask goggles or some other form of eye protection when donning Helmet Always use your chinstrap Failure to use the chinstrap may result in loss of He
46. re contaminated with hazardous chemicals should be placed in a plastic bag and properly disposed You should follow local and state regulations governing disposal of contaminated materials A WARNING Never use retired Helmets for training purposes Use of retired Helmets may result in serious injury or death www lionfireacademy com 28 15 LION warrants that its firefighter and emergency responder products meet all applicable NFPA standards in effect at the time of their manufacture and further warrants that such products are free during their useful life from any defect in workmanship or any material defect LION will replace any LION Helmet shell damaged during normal fire department firefighting activities for a period up to five 5 years after date of Helmet manufacture for Helmets manufactured by LION 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 its intended purpose In order to maximize the useful life of these products and maintain the warranty the products are to be used only by appropriately trained personnel following proper firefighting or emergency response techniques and in accordance with the product s warning 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 IMPL
47. ribed in Section 10 4 www lionfireacademy com 22 and use an appropriate disinfectant available for Helmets Always follow the instructions of the manufacturer regarding product usage Wash Helmets thoroughly in accordance with procedures in this section Large areas If Helmets have large areas of coverage of blood or body fluids place and transport Helmets in bags to prevent leakage Contact LION TotalCare or verified ISP to arrange for disinfection DANGER Components should never be used unless thoroughly cleaned and dried Fire by products and residues built up on components can be flammable and cause the gear to fail to provide adequate protection Failure to thoroughly clean and dry gear may cause serious injury or death 10 6 CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION OF ALUMINIZED COMPONENTS Radiant heat reflectivity of the aluminized surface is a key factor in heat protection during proximity firefighting operations Keep the aluminized Helmet cover aluminized Helmet shroud and gold coated faceshield as clean as possible Cleaning Soft cloths prevent damage to aluminized or gold coated surfaces Cover and Shroud Gently wipe with a soft cloth wetted with cleaning product then wipe again with clear warm water not exceeding a temperature of 105 F 40 6 C Do not dry clean Do not machine wash Gold coated faceshield Gently wipe with a soft cloth wetted with cleaning product then wipe again with clear warm water
48. roximity configuration disengage the shroud first 8 MARKING CONSIDERATIONS LION recommends marking only the inside of the rear brim of the Helmet with any permanent marker NEVER MARK ON THE HELMET SAFETY OR CLEANING LABELS www lionfireacademy com 16 9 USING YOUR HELMET SAFELY HOW MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY 9 1 PREPARATION Before beginning any emergency operation where there is fire or a threat of fire make sure that you are wearing your Helmet with full protective clothing including boots gloves turnout gear hood SCBA and PASS device before entering any hazardous situation Don your Helmet according to the procedures in Section 7 of this Guide and have another person check for proper overlap at the interface areas DANGER Always wear a clean and thoroughly dry Helmet in any structural or proximity firefighting operation A soiled contaminated or wet Helmet may cause serious burns to the wearer WARNING Always wear engaged SCBA any hazard area SCBA provides your primary eye protection in addition to your air supply Your faceshield is not designed to serve as primary eye protection 9 2 FIRE CHARACTERISTICS Fires are inherently dangerous unpredictable environments Temperatures can range upwards to more than 20002 F 10932 C in a matter of seconds It is important to understand these conditions in order to maximize your protection and to understand the limited ability of your Helmet
49. s to the inherent risks of structural firefighting operations and certain other emergency operations The elements of the protective ensemble are coats trousers coveralls Helmets gloves footwear and interface components Proximity Firefighting Specialized firefighting operations that can include the activities of rescue fire suppression and property conservation at incidents involving fires producing very high levels of radiant heat as well as conductive and convective heat such as aircraft fires bulk flammable gas fires and bulk flammable liquid fires Specialized thermal protection from exposure to high levels of radiant heat as well as thermal protection from conductive and convective heat is necessary for persons involved in such operations Your Helmet may only be used in proximity firefighting when it has been fitted with the required Helmet cover shroud and faceshield as it will not provide the required level of protection otherwise Proximity firefighting operations might be combined with structural firefighting operations The Authority Having Jurisdiction must conduct a risk assessment to determine the proper protective elements for incidents where both types of firefighting operations occur or for proximity firefighters who may be required to provide support for structural firefighting operations Retroreflection Retroflective The reflection of light in which the reflected rays are preferentially ret
50. t room temperature C Faceshield Goggles Fill utility sink with warm water with cleaning product Clean faceshield with soft cloth and rinse with clean water Dry with a soft sponge or cloth Do not use abrasive solvents or alcohol based cleansers as they may damage protective properties of the faceshield A WARNING Do not hang this Helmet in direct or indirect sunlight or in fluorescent light Ultraviolet light UV rays will severely reduce the strength and protective qualities of the Helmet 10 5 DECONTAMINATION AND DISINFECTION Applicable Standard You must read and have facilities and procedures in compliance with NFPA 1581 Standard for Fire Department Infection Control Program Personnel involved in the handling sorting bagging and transporting of contaminated Helmets must wear protective gloves and appropriate protective clothing to prevent occupational exposure during these activities For more information read OSHA rules at 29 CFR 1910 1030 A WARNING To reduce risk of harm from hazardous substances present in products of fire combustion hazardous chemicals and body fluids you MUST wash decontaminate and or disinfect your Helmet after each exposure to hazardous substances Preparation Remove contaminated infected Helmet from wearer and service before beginning Keep Helmet out of service until decontaminated and disinfected Wear protective gloves and appropriate protective clothing and equipment while
51. uce the headband circumference according to the instructions shown in section 7 5 A E Engage Faceshield Goggles If present lower faceshield into position before entering hazard zone Make sure faceshield does not interfere with your SCBA facepiece when fully engaged If no SCBA faceshield present engage goggles Check Interface Areas for Overlap Ask partner or responsible officer the scene to make sure that your ear neck protector overlaps the collar on your turnout coat to provide maximum coverage to the neck area Always make sure no skin is exposed in interface areas between Helmet body SCBA and collar If you have trouble or need special size considerations contact your nearest authorized LION Helmet dealer or call LION at 1 800 421 2926 7 4 REMOVAL INSTALLATION OF PROXIMITY COMPONENTS Compliant proximity Helmets are labeled and shipped with the shroud cover and gold coated faceshield installed To replace damaged or worn components A Aluminized Helmet Cover To remove old cover disengage hook and loop attachment flap on underside of brim at the faceshield attachment area and pull cover off Helmet Replace with new cover by first installing cover around front of brim Pull cover over Helmet and install over rear brim Engage the side hook and loop attachment flaps 15 ready for action Aluminized Helmet Shroud shroud provides radiant and thermal heat protection to the head and
52. uld be used for proximity firefighting operations Although strong faceshields and goggles are not indestructible Severe repeated impacts exposures to extremely high temperatures or direct exposure to flame will cause damage A WARNING If the situation is hazardous or may become hazardous the use of SCBA and approved facepiece is required Helmets must include secondary eye and face protection as an installed permanent part of the protective ensemble Should you decide to eliminate the approved faceshield an NFPA 1971 compliant mounted goggle must be installed www lionfireacademy com 10 5 8 CHINSTRAP Always securely fasten the Helmet to your head with the adjustable chinstrap Although strong the chinstrap is not indestructible Severe repeated impacts exposures to extremely high temperatures or direct exposure to flame will cause damage 5 9 TRIM Retroreflective and fluorescent trim attached to the Helmet shell improves your visibility in low light and daylight conditions All reflective trim may lose reflectivity under extreme heat conditions Additional Key Elements of NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmets 510 LABELS 8 Important safety and cleaning information is located on the labels inside the dome of the Helmet The Helmet style number date of manufacture and the name and address of the manufacturer are also located on the labels 5 11 PROTECTIVE HOOD sold separately The firefighter must wear a protective hood in c
53. urned in the direction close to the opposite of the direction of the incident rays with this property being maintained over wide variations of the direction of the incident rays Retroreflective Markings material that reflects and returns a relatively high proportion of light in a direction close to the direction from which it came RPP Radiant Protective Performance test to determine the ability of an outer shell to withstand a measured amount of radiant heat SAFER Acronym for Southern Area Fire Equipment Research An established body of fire equipment users with expertise in the research and evaluation of firefighting personal protective equipment SCBA Acronym for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus www lionfireacademy com Self Cleaning Tread A design that prevents the accumulation of stones and debris in the spaces between the tread Sewn Seam A series of stitches joining two or more separate pieces of material s of planar structure such as textile fabrics Spunlace nonwoven fabric formed by entangling the fibers about each other in a repeating pattern Structural Firefighting The activities of rescue fire suppression and property conservation in buildings enclosed structures vehicles marine vessels or like properties that are involved in a fire or emergency situation TPP Acronym for Thermal Protective Performance A test in the NFPA 1971 Standards to determine the
54. visibility Helmet Also referred to as NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmet The term Helmet used throughout this Guide refers ONLY to NFPA 1971 Compliant Firefighter Helmets Helmet Shell The outermost layer of the Helmet with the exception of trim hardware and eye face protectors Also referred to as shell Guide Means this User Instruction Safety and Training Guide Heat Flux The thermal intensity indicated by the amount of power per unit area The heat flow rate through a surface of unit area perpendicular to the direction of heat flow ISP Independent Service Provider An independent third party utilized by an organization fire department to perform any one or any combination of advanced inspection advanced cleaning or repair services Interface Area An area of the body where the protective garments helmets gloves footwear or SCBA facepiece meet i e The protective coat helmet SCBA facepiece area the protective coat protective trouser area the protective coat protective glove area the protective trouser protective footwear area MSDS Acronym for Material Safety Data Sheets NFPA Acronym for National Fire Protection Association A private sector volunteer based standard making organization in the United States that develops guidelines related to fire protection and prevention NFPA 1971 Compliant Helmet Also referred to in this Guide as Helmet Means a Helmet certified
55. which could lead to skin irritation rashes or may affect the protective qualities of the fabrics and moisture barrier materials Never store your Helmets in direct sunlight indirect sunlight or in fluorescent light Always clean and dry your Helmets in accordance with the Washing Section of this Guide and before long term storage WARNING NEVER STORE YOUR PROTECTIVE HELMET IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT INDIRECT SUNLIGHT OR IN FLUORESCENT LIGHT Exposure to ultraviolet light found in the sun s rays and fluorescent light will severely weaken and damage some of the materials in your Helmet especially the ear cover after only A FEW DAYS Damage from UV exposure can not be repaired nor will the manufacturer cover such damage in its warranty See Warranty Information Section 15 Do not store your Helmet with contaminants such as oils solvents acids or alkalis as these can damage the Helmet NEVER store your Helmet in living quarters with personal belongings or within the passenger compartment of vehicles Prolonged exposure to fireground contaminants that may have settled into a used or dirty Helmet may increase the risk of cancer or other diseases 12 1 STORAGE OF PROXIMITY COMPONENTS Store proximity components in a cool dry location out of direct sunlight indirect sunlight or in fluorescent light and away from shap objects that may cause tears or snaps in the fabric and avoid storage and handling of components
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