Bullard UST Series 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 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. Pull the black colored “U Channel” (Figure 1) straight 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 black “U Channel”. Change the
post position to adjust helmet balance.
7. 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 firefighters 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 making 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 3).
2. Place the helmet on your head and turn ratchet knob clockwise until headband is snug and comfortable.
To raise or lower ReTrak Visor:
Using either hand, grab visor finger tab, and pull visor down or push visor up into the desired position.
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, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire
Fighting 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.
• The protective ensemble must be used by 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 1851, Standard on Selection, Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for
Structrual Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting and basic cleaning and inspection guidelines, visit www.
bullard.com/trainonline.
Figure 3
ratchet knob
Figure 2
tab
black post
Figure 1
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�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 could cause death or serious injury.
2 heights of
post connectors
Tab positions
are changed
through quarter
turn tabs
A
B
C
U Channel
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Replacement Parts for UST/USTM Series Helmet
A OR600 or 6" Brass Stars & Stripes Eagle
B OR503 or 5" Brass Eagle
C OR6000ML 6" Brass Maple Leaf Leather Front Holder
IZ2, IZ3 ESS Innerzone Goggle
FP2, FP3 ESS FirePro™1971 Goggle
R152 Faceshield mounting hardware kit
R334 4" Polyaralate Faceshield
R921 UST/USTM inner shell assembly (R926 for ReTrak, shown)
Includes: Sure-Lock®ratchet, crown pad, headband, brow pad, M-PACT Plus
impact liner/inner shell,and 6 point nylon crown strap assembly
AM-PACT Plus impact liner/inner shell-Not availible individually (ReTrak shown)
BR636 Crown Pad
CR112 Nylon Crown Straps with Crown Pad (R114 for ReTrak, shown)
D R628 Ratchet height adjuster
E R635 Brow Pad
E R634L Leather Brow Pad (not pictured)
F R637 Sure-Lock®Ratchet Headband
F R637L Sure-Lock®Ratchet Headband with Leather Brow Pad (not pictured)
R721 Rip-Stop Nomex Ear/Neck Protector for UST/USTM Helmet
R741 Rip-Stop PBI/Kevlar®Ear/Neck Protector for UST/USTM Helmet (not shown)
R726 Nomex Ear/Neck Protector with Throat Strap (not shown)
AR130 Visor Retainer Kit (ReTrak only)
BR350 Visor + nose guard (ReTrak only)
CR351 3 Replacement nosepieces
 R148 Nomex®Chin Strap with Quick-Release Buckle and Postman’s Slide
Fastener (R148UV for ReTrak shown)
R131 10 visor latches (ReTrak only, not shown)
 USTBLOCKKIT Chinstrap Mounting Block Kit
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ITEM# CATALOG# DESCRIPTION ITEM# CATALOG# DESCRIPTION
Helmet Model
UST/USTM Thermoglass®helmet
Colors
Glossy Model UST helmets are available in red, black, yellow, white, blue, orange, lime-yellow, pink, and green.
Matte Finish Model USTM helmets are available in red, black, yellow, white, camo, pink camo, winter camo, blaze camo, and pink ribbon.

�WARNING
Users should not wear helmets that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried. Failure to follow this instruction could result in death or serious injury.
Bullard Fire Helmet Warranty
Bullard offers a best in class warranty. Bullard warrants to the original purchaser that the firefighter helmet and non-electronic components are free
of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five (5) years from the date of manufacture on the helmet shell
and lifetime (as defined in NFPA 1851: 10 years) warranty on the non-electronic components. 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 abused, neglected, or damaged in transport.
In no event shall Bullard be responsible for consequential damages incurred by the user or a third party, whether those damages include loss of use
or other indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, special costs or expenses. Bullard offers no warranty on components or accessories NOT
manufactured or supplied by Bullard.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO FIVE (5) YEARS ON THE HELMET SHELL AND LIFETIME (NFPA 1851: 10 YEARS) ON THE NON-ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE OF THIS PRODUCT.
RETURN AUTHORIZATIONS: Contact Customer Service 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.
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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 distributor
or authorized for use in writing by Bullard.
Cleaning
Remove ear/neck protector, headband, and crown straps. Clean inner and outer shells with mild soap or detergent. Wash the ear/neck protector,
headband, brow pad, crown pad, and crown straps in warm, soapy water and air dry at room temperature. Clean faceshields and googles with mild
detergent, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the ReTrak Visor
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1) Pull visor down to
“as worn” position
2) Flip finger latches open on both sides 3) Remove visor lens
5) Slide lens into retainer, matching the notch with
mating part inside retainer
6) Flip latches closed
4) Clean visor with mild
soap, rinse thoroughly
with clean water, and dry
with a soft cloth

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Bullard, Sure-Lock, and Hard Boiled
are registered trademarks of Bullard.
Nomex and Kevlar are registered
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PBI is a registered trademark of
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CERT. MOD.
�WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREFIGHTER HELMET.
Bullard 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 helmet has sustained a forcible blow (impact), it must be replaced, even if
there is no visible damage.
THIS HELMET MUST BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED 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 retroflective
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.
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 ear, 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.
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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 risk of injury, illness, disease, or death.
Bullard helmet model UST/USTM meets or exceeds all performance specifications under NFPA 1971.