User Manual - WFR Wholesale Fire and Rescue Ltd.
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1. LT Series Helmets Ma Bullar d User Manual Get a Custom Fit with the U Fit System Congratulations Your helmet was designed with the U Fit System offering 12 custom comfort settings Follow the instructions below to 4 adjust the ride and balance of your helmet 1 Try on your helmet and check the initial balance fit and comfort by rotating your head 2 Remove the Ear Neck Protector to better see how to adjust the back of the helmet 3 Pop the gray colored U Channel Figure 1 away from the black inner liner There is one U Channel in the front of the helmet and one in the back of the helmet 4 You can tailor the fit by adjusting the tabs which control ride height and posts which control forward backward level balance 5 Adjust the ride of your helmet There are three tab positions on the U Channel A B and C Each of the tab positions affects the location of the ratchet by approximately one inch For the lowest ride on your head position the tabs to A For a higher ride position the tabs to B or C 6 Adjust the balance of your helmet There are two post positions 1 and 2 on the gray U Channel Change the post position to adjust helmet balance Next try the helmet back on your head to see if the adjustments to the back of the helmet were helpful You may want to make another round of adjustments as described above to maximize the balance and fit Typically firefighters2. don t need to adjust the front of the helmet If however the adjustments to the rear of the helmet don t meet your needs you can work on the front of the helmet by first removing the browpad As with the back of the helmet you can adjust the height and post position on the U Channel piece Keep in mind that the front of the helmet is a key interface to the SCBA and most people prefer position C 8 Lastly when finished your adjustments re install the Ear Neck Protector and Browpad using your fingers to smooth the surfaces to avoid bunching To size the Sure Lock ratchet headband 1 Turn the ratchet knob counterclockwise until headband is at largest size Figure 2 2 Place the helmet on your head and turn ratchet knob clockwise until headband is snug and comfortable I To raise or lower faceshield 1 Release tension knobs found on both sides of the helmet 2 Tighten knobs once faceshield is in desired position NOTES Performance properties of NFPA 1971 2007 cannot be tested by users in the field NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program requires members who engage in or are exposed to the hazards of structural firefighting shall be provided with and shall use a protective ensemble that shall meet the applicable requirements of NFPA 1971 2007 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting The protective ensemble must be used by
3. ied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state RETURN AUTHORIZATIONS Contact Bullard Sales Support to obtain written permission to return any product Material returned for credit will be subject to factory inspection Current products or products under warranty will be subject to a rehandling charge less original freight charge Obsolete or special order products cannot be returned without written permission www bullard com aa Sullard AWARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USI NG THIS FIREFIGHTER HELMET Firedome helmets are constructed with high quality materials and workmanship They are engineered to provide limited protection against head injuries when properly adjusted for fit and when worn by firefighters during normal fire fighting activities They are not designed for direct contact with flames or molten metal or for protection against hazardous chemicals biological or radiological agents Contact of these fire helmets with live wires should be avoided NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY the helmet s design or construction without explicit written instructions from Bullard Inspect your helmet and suspension system regularly regardless of how often it is used If you notice any sign of wear damage abuse or environmental degradation replace the shell and or suspension immediately If the he
4. lmet has sustained a forcible blow impact it must be replaced even if there is no visible damage THIS HELMET MUST BE PROPERLY ADJ USTED AND SECURED TO THE HEAD WITH ALL COMPONENTS IN PLACE USED AS SPECIFIED IN MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS Do not modify or replace any component of this helmet including the shell energy absorbing system retention system fluorescent retro reflective markings ear covers or faceshield with components or accessories other than those certified for use with this product Modification or replacement with other than Bullard parts voids compliance with NFPA 1971 2007 NO PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR CAN PROTECT AGAINST ALL FORESEEABLE IMPACTS For maximum protection under these standards the helmet must be of good fit and all retention straps must be securely fastened Use only with a Bullard suspension system This helmet should be inspected by the user for visible damage prior to each use Immediately replace shell or suspension at first sign of wear damage or degradation HELMETS CAN BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY SOME COMMON SUBSTANCES THOUGH SHOW NO DAMAGE TO THE NAKED EYE CLEAN ONLY WITH MILD DETERGENT AND WATER DO NOT USE OR EXPOSE HELMET TO PAINTS SOLVENTS CHEMICALS ADHESIVES GASOLINE OR LIKE SUBSTANCES STORE IN A DRY COOL PLACE AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT Failure to follow these instructions and avoid potentially hazardous situations could result in death or serious injury Firedome helmet model LT meets
5. members only under direct supervision of their fire department or employer in a manner consistent with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 132 General Requirements of Subpart I Personal Protective Equipment For information on NFPA 1951 Standard on Selection Care and Maintenance and basic cleaning and inspection guidelines visit www bullard com trainonline A WARNING Read all instructions and warnings before wearing this helmet Only the end user may separate this manual from the element Manual must be removed prior to putting the helmet into service After removal from the wearer the helmet should be inspected for damage and soiling after each use The helmet should be adjusted by means of the adjustment points provided to permit a proper fit that does not interfere with the SCBA while in use These adjustments should be done prior to actual structural fire fighting activities Helmets damaged or deteriorated beyond economical repair should be removed from service Failure to follow these instructions may cause death Or Serious injury ratchet knob Post connector 1 hi Post connector 2 IAS PF Adjust to control d i af U Channel forward backward balance A Tab postitions are r changed through D Fi y gt lt e quarter turn tabs ee Adjust to make a B F helmet sit higher or Figure 1 ower on your head Figure 2 www bullard com aa Sullard Replacement Parts for LT Series Helmets Nomex chinstra
6. or exceeds all performance specifications under NFPA 1971 2007 For information on replacement parts or other accessories please visit www bullard com or contact your local distributor or Bullard at 877 BULLARD gt D amp NFPA CERT MOD 2008 Bullard All rights reserved Patents pending Bullard Sure Lock and Hard Boiled are registered trademarks of Bullard Nomex and Kevlar are registered trademarks of E l du Pont de Nemours amp Company Ultem is a registered trademark of General Electric Co Americas Europe Asia Pacific PBI duad K of Cel c ti E D Bullard Company Bullard GmbH Bullard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Ha Ped a a paraliol 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana KY 41031 9303 Lilienthalstrasse 12 LHK Building Toll free 877 BULLARD 285 5273 53424 Remagen Germany 701 Sims Drive 04 03 Singapore 387383 Tel 859 234 6616 Fax 859 234 8987 Tel 49 2642 999980 Fax 49 2642 9999829 Tel 65 6745 0556 Fax 65 6745 5 www bullard com www bullardextrem com www bullard com 6027006129C 1108
7. or or authorized for use in writing by Bullard Cleaning Remove ear neck protector and headband Clean inner and outer shells with mild soap or detergent Wash the ear neck protector headband and brow pad in warm soapy water and air dry at room temperature Clean faceshields with mild detergent rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Users should not wear helmets that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried Contamination and Decontamination Special precautions must be taken if your protective helmet becomes contaminated with chemical or biological hazardous materials The guidance for these precautions Should be coordinated with the appropriate local state and federal authorities having jurisdiction for hazardous materials HAZMAT Contaminated helmet ensembles should be isolated contaminate s identified and bodily contact should be avoided Avoid spreading the contamination to interior spaces of buildings or vehicles any living quarters or personal belongings If possible seal the contaminated ensemble in a leak proof sealable air tight container Disposal should be done in adherence to local state and federal laws If the helmet is to be reused it MUST be decontaminated before reuse Decontamination should be performed using procedures established by decontamination professionals that will remove contaminate s while minimizing damage or compromise to the helmet Failure to do so could result in increased ri
8. p with quick release buckle and postman s Slide fastener Quick Attach Faceshield mounting hardware kit 4 hard coated PPC faceshield for FX and PX Retro reflective fluorescent adhesive backed Scotchlite Strips 1 x 4 Lime Yellow set of 5 Rip stop Nomex ear neck protector Standard headband with brow pad Replacement inner crown system Includes inner ee shell Sure Lock ratchet headband brow pad 6 point nylon crown strap assembly Velcro strips and black suspension ring Helmet Models l l LTX T style POEK structural fire helmet with LTG4X Colors Quick Attach faceshiel on style thermoplastic structural fire helmet with Quick Attach goggle l LT series helmets are available in seven standard colors Black White Red Yellow Lime Yellow Blue and Orange LT Series Helmets User Manual Pre Use Information Marking Recommendation and Restrictions Use only accessory equipment of the type included in the original helmet or approved by Bullard Using unauthorized accessories may dramatically change the performance of the helmet All helmet markings e g front identification shields title tapes decals retro reflective trim etc must either be supplied by a Bullard authorized fire service distributor or authorized for use in writing by Bullard All helmet accessories e g flashlight brackets communications head sets etc must be either supplied by a Bullard authorized fire service distribut
9. sk of injury illness disease or death AWARNING Users should not wear helmets that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried Failure to follow this instruction could result in death or serious injury Two Year Limited Warranty Bullard warrants to the original purchaser that the firefighter helmet is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two 2 years from the date of manufacture The Bullard obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing articles that are returned within the warranty period shown to be defective after inspection by Bullard and subject to the following limitations Helmet must be returned to Bullard with shipping charges prepaid Helmet must not be altered from its original factory configuration Helmet must not have been misused subjected to negligence or damaged in transport In no event shall Bullard be responsible for damages loss of use or other indirect incidental consequential or special costs expenses or damages incurred by the purchaser notwithstanding that Bullard has been advised of the possibility of such damages ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an impl
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