Fire Innovations COMANCHE NFPA ESCAPE BELT User manual

COMANCHE®
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
With the optional Multi-Use Strap®,
this belt is a NFPA Ladder Belt.
Three gear loops allow installation of
multiple tool holders and accessories.
NFPA ESCAPE BELT
NFPA LADDER BELT
Design to quickly adjust to any
reghter’s waist size.
Sized to be donned over the turnout
pants. Easy forward ne adjustment.
NFPA 1983 - 2017
FLAME RESISTANCE OPTION
UL CERTIFIED TO
Fire Innovations
830 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, California 94952
United States
www.reinnovations.com
BELT DESIGN FEATURES

Model: CHEYENNE ESCAPE BELT
Serial # _______________________________ Purchase Date: _____/_____/_____
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE LOG
Date Event / Repair Inspected By Comments
USER INFORMATION
User information shall be provided to the user of
the product. NFPA Standard 1983 recommends
separating the user information from the
equipment and retaining it in permanent record.
The standard also recommends making a copy of
the User Information to keep with the equipment
and that the information should be referred to
before and after each use.
Additional information regarding auxiliary
equipment can be found in NFPA 1500, Standard
of Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health
Programs, and NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety
Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services.
INSPECTION
Inspect the belt according to your department’s
policy for inspecting life safety equipment.
Equipment should be inspected after each use
by an inspector that meets your departments’
training standard for inspection of life safety
equipment. Each user should be trained in
equipment inspection and should do a cursory
inspection before each use.
Inspect the belt for frayed, cut or worn material.
Buckles should look uniform with no cracks, chips
or out of shape appearance. Look for excessive
chaf ng at the wear points; typically where the
Kevlar webbing comes into contact with the metal
buckles. Inspect the tool holders and ensure they
are fastened or sewn securely to the belt and in the
proper position.
If the Harness/Belt is impact loaded, it should be
inspected by a quali ed inspector prior to being
returned to service. In some cases, a visual
inspection might not be able to determine if the
equipment has been damage. Based on the history
of the incident, if there is any doubt regarding the
safety of the equipment, it should be removed from
service and retired.
REPAIR
Fire Innovations requires that all repair work be
done by the manufacturer. All other repair work
or modi cations may void the warranty and shall
release Fire Innovations, LLC from all liability and
responsibility as the manufacturer.
MAINTENANCE
Clean and dry this equipment after each use to
remove any dust, debris and moisture. Do not
expose the belt to  ame or high temperatures. Do
not store your Fire Innovations Fire ghter belts in
direct sunlight.
SAMPLE LOG
The log below suggests records that should be
maintained by the purchaser or user of rescue
equipment.
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dan-
gerous. You are responsible for your own actions and decisions.
Before using this equipment, you must:
• Read and understand all instructions for use.
• Get speci c training in its proper use.
• Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
• Understand and accept the risks involved.
WARNING
Failure to follow these
instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
WARRANTY & RETURN POLICIES
FIREINNOVATIONS.COM/WARRANTY
COMANCHE ESCAPE BELT

ESCAPE BELT • LADDER BELT
PAT. #US 6,732,834
“THIS BELT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF
NFPA 1983, STANDARD ON LIFE SAFETY ROPE
AND EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES,
2017 EDITION, AND THE OPTIONAL FLAME
RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1983,
TYPE ESCAPE BELT.”
“TO BE COMPLIANT WITH NFPA 1983 LADDER
BELT STANDARD AND POSITION POINT THE
FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS MUST
BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS BELT.”
COMPONENT MODEL: MULTI-USE-STRAP™
(MUS) P/N:1101-0090
CERTIFIED 1983, 2017 STANDARD
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1. Fire Innovations part number.
2. Waist size. Includes a six inch (6") adjustment
to allow donning on turnout pants.
3. The serial number is provided for NFPA
tracking. This number is unique for every belt
manufactured by Fire Innovations.
4. The Comanche is certied with optional
buckles, this indicates which one is installed.
(1) Inverted (2) Buttery
5. If a Multi-Use Strap is sewn-on, then this space
will show (1).
6. Number of NFPA attachment points installed
on the belt.
7. Number of NFPA Positioning Points installed
on the belt.
8. Production date.
9. Underwriters Laboratories registration number.
For the latest information about certication
on Fire Innovations products, please refer to
this number 3BFO when searching for UL
registration.
10.Country of origin. Fire Innovations takes
pride of the fact that we use only the best
made raw goods for our belts. Our belts are
manufactured in California, United States.
Understanding
belt label details
“EMERGENCY SERVICES LIFE SAFETY BELT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 1983-2017” 3BF0
3BF0
COMANCHE®
NFPA ESCAPE BELT
NFPA LADDER BELT

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Comanche Belt is a certied NFPA 1983:2017 Fire
Resistance (FR) Escape/Ladder* Belt (with MUS). It was design to be
assigned to an individual, and be donned over the turnout pants or coat.
The gross adjustment on the back of the Comanche, allows this belt to be
sized to a wide range of waist sizes (28”-48”). This adjustment feature
allows a department to reissue it to another reghter when needed.
It only takes a few minutes to adjust the gross adjuster.
The ne adjustment allows the belt to be tightened or relaxed for a custom
t. The belt is ambidextrous and can be incorporated for use with bailout
systems.
Both sides of the belt can be utilized for equipment, such as axe loops
and other various belt accessories.
One xed D-Ring (NFPA Attachment /Positioning point) is standard, with
additional sliding D-Rings (NFPA Attachment/Positioning point) available
as a customized option.
HIGHLIGHTS
• NFPA Escape & Ladder Belt
• One belt ts all
• Ambidextrous design (Left or right handed)
• Forward pull ne adjustment
• 100% Kevlar construction
• Optional NFPA Sliding Second Attachment Point (D-Ring)
VERSATILITY
The Comanche is a NFPA FR Escape Belt & Ladder Belt*, it uses an up-
gradable modular design. One size ts all.
This belt can be outtted with a variety of different bailout systems and
accessories for added versatility.
MODULAR & UPGRADABLE
The Comanche belt accessories can be added at anytime. This keeps the
cost down on the initial purchase. One only needs to buy one belt, and
then add accessories as needed to meet your requirements.
• Axe/Tool Loop
• Leather Axe Scabbard
• Chainsaw/Light Box Holder
• Accessory Pouches
• Bailout or Utility Rope Bags
• Custom Accessories
COMANCHE®
Comanche Escape Belt
1101-0003

SIZING & DONNING
Start by setting the belt
expansion strap to YOUR
NATURAL waist size.
Position the belt around the
waist low on the hips.
Fasten the snap buckle to
V-Ring 
The D-Ring (next to buckle)
should be placed midline to
the body .
Once you feel comfortable
with sizing, lock the expansion
strap by feeding it over the
adjustment buckle. Use
the Nomex elastic band to
secure any excess strap.
Pull the ne adjustment strap
forward to tighten .The
belt should be tight but not
constrictive.
Waist Expansion
Strap Gap Waist Expansion Strap Gap
28 7” 40 19”
30 9” 42 21”
32 11” 44 23”
34 13” 46 25”
36 15” 48 27”
38 17" 50 29"
Expansion Strap Gap
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WARNING
Use the chart below to nd your waist size (station pants or jeans, NOT turnout). Use the number in
the "Expansion Strap Gap", to measure from the last bartac on the V-Ring) side to the outside end of
the tri-bar buckle.
The Belt Adjustment
Strap MUST be
locked prior to be
donned and put into
service. Failure to
do so, may result
in serious injury or
death.
Additional video instructions available at:
http://reinnovations.com/videos/comanche

AXE - TOOL HOLDER
ACCESSORY STORAGE POUCH
The Tool/Axe Loop can be installed on any
available Gear Loop, although the recommended
installation is on the second Gear Loop from the
 xed Attachment Point.
Use caution when donning/doffi ng your
belt with a tool in the Axe/Tool Holder.
Tool may fall and cause serious injury.
Accessory pouches allow stowage of the Multi-
Use-Strap as well as a multitude of  re ghter
accessories such as tethers, gloves, etc.
MULTI-USE STRAP™ / NFPA LADDER STRAP
• UL Certi ed to NFPA 1983:2017ed FR Option
NFPA 1983:2017 Ladder strap
NFPA Escape anchor or change of direction strap
NFPA Positioning Point for aerial platform/bucket safety
NFPA Positioning Point for roof ladder operations
• A one leg harness
• Used in RIT operations to drag a down  re ghter
• Tethering during search activities
BELT ACCESSORIES
MUS used as a one-legged harness
MUS used as a Ladder strap
AXE SCABBARD
The Leather Scabbard is available for left or
right side mount, half or full scabbard, 45 or 90
degree rake angle. (shown here is a right, full, 45
con guration)
Use caution when donning/doffi ng your
belt with an axe scabbard. Tool may fall
and cause serious injury.
Axe/Tool Holder: 1101-0075
Half Scabbard: 1105-0024 Full Scabbard: 1105-0020
Accessory Pouch: 1101-0080
Multi-Use-Strap: 1101-0090

WARRANTY & RETURN POLICIES
THESE ARE THE SOLE AND COMPLETE WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICIES FOR ALL PRODUCTS AND SETS
FORTH THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES OF THE CUSTOMER. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FIRE INNOVATIONS BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PRODUCT VALUE OR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE OF SUCH PRODUCT;
TO THE FULL EXTENT THE APPLICABLE LAW MAY DISCLAIM SUCH DAMAGES.
RETURN POLICY
Fire Innovations allows returns or exchanges on all non-customized merchandise. Returned merchandise
must be delivered in “as delivered” condition without any “use” marks. We offer a 30 day window, following
the receipt, for these returns with no restocking or handling fee. Following that 30 day window a 10%
restocking and handling fee will be assessed. After 90 days, all returns will be issued a company credit
for the amount of invoice minus 15% restocking and handling fee. Additionally, no returns are allowed for
discontinued items over 30 days of receipt. The customer is required to obtain a RMA (Return Merchandise
Authorization) prior to returning any merchandize. The customer is fully responsible for shipping costs.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Fire Innovations warrants all its products will be free from defects in construction and workmanship for 90
days from the date of purchase. Fire Innovations at its sole option may either repair or replace a defective
product at no charge to the customer. A copy of customer purchase receipt and/or invoice may be required
for warranty.
CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS
It is the customer’s obligation to fully understand all form,  t and function of the product(s). To obtain
warranty service or return services, a customer must complete the warranty Review Request Form included
with the product or available online and fax or mail it back to Fire Innovations. Once the form is reviewed,
a RMA will be issued. The customer must return the product, shipping charges prepaid, along with the
warranty request to the provided address.
EXCLUSIONS
The warranty and return policies do not cover any product which has suffered normal wear and tear, defects
resulting from accidents, product misuse, product abuse, failure to follow product instructions, improper
product maintenance, neglect, tampering with the product, alterations, unauthorized product repairs,
 re,  ood, chemicals, acts of God, and damage while in transit to Fire Innovations. Further, this warranty
expressly does not cover any general or consequential damages to person or property other than the product,
including but not limited to devices used in conjunction with the product.
REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE PROGRAM
If it is determined that the failure claimed is not covered by our warranty program, you may be eligible for our
Replacement Guarantee Program. This program offers any customer that has product failure/damage within
a two year period (proof of purchase maybe required) that is not covered by our warranty, a replacement
product at a prorated discounted price.
Replacement Program Prorated Discount Schedule
0-6 months 6 months-1 year 1 year – 18 months 18 months-2 years
25% 20% 15% 10%

Fire Innovations
830 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, California 94952
United States
www.reinnovations.com
COMANCHE®
NFPA ESCAPE BELT
NFPA LADDER BELT
FIPUM-11010003.B