MSA Gallet F1 XF Installation and user guide

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Service and Maintenance Manual
Gallet F1 XF
Helmet for Firefighters
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Contents
Gallet F1 XF 3
GB
Contents
1.Safety Regulations ......................................................................................................... 4
1.1.Correct Use............................................................................................................. 4
1.2.Liability Information ................................................................................................. 4
2.Description...................................................................................................................... 4
3.Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.Inspection, Conformity and Maintenance Individual Sheets.................................... 5
3.2.Recommended Service and Maintenance Schedule .............................................. 5
3.3.Intervals................................................................................................................... 6
3.4.Storage.................................................................................................................... 6
4.Face Shield – Gold and Clear Versions........................................................................ 7
5.Helmet Shell (Medium or Large).................................................................................... 9
6.Chinstrap, Leather or Nomex Versions........................................................................ 11
7.Comfort Paddings, Leather or Textile .......................................................................... 14
8.Headband Assembly...................................................................................................... 16
9.KitFix Mask Attachment Assembly............................................................................... 19
10.Impact Liner (L or M size).............................................................................................. 22
11.Suspension Assembly, M or L size............................................................................... 25
12.Ocular Visor (Option)..................................................................................................... 28
13.Front Plate....................................................................................................................... 30
14.Helmet Control Checklist............................................................................................... 32
15.Notes................................................................................................................................ 33
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Safety Regulations
4 Gallet F1 XF
GB
1. Safety Regulations
1.1. Correct Use
The Gallet F1 XF helmet - hereafter called helmet - is a safety helmet for the head intended for
firefighters operations, such as fire fighting in buildings and other structures, rescue
interventions and other typical tasks of fire brigades.
The helmet is designed for use with SCBA full face masks.
The helmet must be inspected and maintained by specially qualified and trained person.
The correct use of the helmet is described in the relevant operating manual of the helmet.
This Maintenance Specialist Manual is to be used in conjunction with the operating manuals of
the devices.
WARNING
This helmet is supporting life and health. Inappropriate use, maintenance or servicing may
affect the function of the device and thereby seriously compromise the user’s life.
Before use the helmet operability must be verified. The helmet must not be used if the function
test is unsuccessful, it is damaged, a competent servicing/maintenance has not been made,
genuine MSA spare parts have not been used.
It is imperative that this manual be read and observed when using the product. In particular, the
safety instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the product, must be
carefully read and observed. Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's
country must be taken into account for a safe use.
Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This
also applies especially to unauthorised alterations to the product and to commissioning work
that has not been carried out by MSA or authorised persons.
1.2. Liability Information
MSA accepts no liability in cases where the product has been used inappropriately or not as
intended. The selection and use of the product are the exclusive responsibility of the individual
operator.
Product liability claims, warranties also as guarantees made by MSA with respect to the
product are voided, if it is not used, serviced or maintained in accordance with the instructions
in this manual.
2. Description
The helmet provides protection of head and face against shocks, sharp objects, splatters of
solid, liquid, corrosive, chemical products (sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide, p-xylene, butan-1-ol,
n-heptane…), molten metals, radiating heat, flames, electric current.
In situations where the conditions exceed those described in the specifications mentioned
above, the protection of the user is not guaranteed.
The clear or gold coated face shield protects against various risks likely to arise during
firefighting interventions, ambulance and emergency services, except respiratory and smoke
and gas / vapour emission risks. The face shield resists the splatter of chemical products
identical to those of the helmet mentioned above.
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Maintenance
Gallet F1 XF 5
GB
3. Maintenance
3.1. Inspection, Conformity and Maintenance Individual Sheets
Some of the control and maintenance operations require in depth knowledge of the products.
CAUTION
MSA highly recommends that service / maintenance technicians are trained by an authorized
MSA partner or by local MSA affiliate to perform efficiently the inspection and parts
replacement processes.
Full inspection includes verification of individual components to verify their conformity.
This may require some disassembling processes if there is a need to verify a component which
is not directly visible (ex: verification of Impact Liner condition after a severe impact on the
shell).
CAUTION
Use only genuine MSA parts when replacing defective ones. Using non MSA parts will not only
void warranty on the helmet, but may reduce the protection level provided by the Gallet F1 XF
fire helmet.
Components that are particularly critical to safety of the product, such as suspension, shell and
impact liner, are marked with .
Treat such parts with special attention and care during inspection and assembly.
3.2. Recommended Service and Maintenance Schedule
Gallet F1 XF fire helmets are Category III Personal Protective Equipment according to the
European Directive 89/686/CE and 89/656/CE. Regular inspection and adapted maintenance
shall be performed to ensure the proper condition of the equipment for its intended use and
protection levels.
MSA recommends to fully inspect the helmet at least every 2 years, or more frequently if the
helmet is often exposed to extremely severe conditions. In cases where frequency of use is
very low and none of below mentioned exposures and damages is recorded, an inspection
should be performed at least every 4 years. Local regulations must apply.
Systematically perform a full inspection if the helmet is exposed to the following conditions:
Severe mechanical impact (falling objects, fall, compression, etc.)
Direct, severe exposure to flames and/or extreme heat
Direct, severe exposure to chemical products or molten metal
Any visible defect that may reduce protection level such as:
Parts that are melted, deformed, broken, missing or non-operational.
Significant scratches/ coating removal on shell or visors.
Torn straps or paddings.
“Cosmetic” defects (minor scratches, slight colour change, etc.) do not have any impact on
protection levels and do not require a complete inspection.
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Maintenance
6 Gallet F1 XF
GB
3.3. Intervals
Daily Inspection
Before each use, inspect the helmet for visible damages such as:
Cracks, breakages, major plastic distorsion (bumps) on shell, visors and all solid elements.
Missing shell coating (paint, metal coating) on large surfaces.
Damaged straps or fabric elements (holes, torn areas, missing stitches, etc.).
Check proper operation of adjustment and safety elements such as the headband ratchet knob,
chinstrap buckle, straps adjusters, connection clips, etc.
CAUTION
In case of doubt, do not use the helmet and ask for a complete inspection or replacement of
the defective components.
Cleaning after Use
Cleaning the helmet helps extending its life time and improves hygienic conditions of use.
Clean the helmet after each use as dirt / fumes are easier to remove immediately than after a
long storage period (as they can migrate into the upper paint/varnish layer).
Helmet shell: clean with a soft cloth (to avoid scratches) and soapy water (do NOT use
solvent based products).
Face shield / Visor: clean with a soft cloth and soapy water. Solvent based products may
damage the coating and reduce visor performance.
Inner paddings: take them out of the helmet for easier cleaning.
Textile paddings: they can be machine washed (30 °C).
Leather paddings: clean with a soft cloth and soapy water.
Paddings: exchanged with new / clean ones.
3.4. Storage
NOTICE
Proper helmet storage eliminates risk of pollution created by the environment (vehicle fumes,
extended sun exposure, moisture, etc.).
After cleaning, inspect your helmet for visible damages before storing it. In case of doubt, do
not use the helmet and ask for a complete inspection or replacement of the defective
components.
Store the helmet in an area where it not exposed to the following hazards / elements:
Exhaust fumes.
High Temperature variation (i.e. beside a sun exposed window).
Store the helmet in a closed cabinet, and/or, if supplied with the helmet, in a carrying bag.
Let the textile helmet components (paddings, neck curtains) dry before putting the helmet in a
closed area / carrying bag.
Never hang / carry the helmet by the chinstrap.
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Face Shield – Gold and Clear Versions
Gallet F1 XF 7
GB
4. Face Shield – Gold and Clear Versions
Inspection zones
Vision area (fully polished, above the nose shape) – (1)
Non-vision area: textured zone (2), side (3) and lower (4) regions,
including the nose shape (5)
Discarding
criteria
Vision area (1) Major scratches impairing vision
Presence of multiple stains on the
face shield
Full visor Presence of cracks or broken areas
Major distortion due to heat
exposure
Significant removal of varnish or
metal coating (metal version only)
> 2 cm²
Views of
possible defects
Major scratches in vision area
Cracked face shield
Suggested
Replacement
schedule
Not required unless damaged
Replacement
parts GA1086A Gallet F1 XF face shield, clear
version
1
1 1
5
4
3
2
5
4
1
11

Face Shield – Gold and Clear Versions
8 Gallet F1 XF
GB
GA1086B Gallet F1 XF face shield, gold
version
Tools needed Torx 15
Replacement
Instructions
Removal:
(1) Move down the face shield to
the in-use position.
(2) Invert the helmet.
(3) Unlock the upper face shield’s
clips by rotating them at 180°
(facing the opposite direction
from the engraved lock), using a
Torx 15 tool
(4) Push the visor inwards, so that
the upper clips get out of the rail
(5) Rotate the top of the visor away
from the helmet.
(6) Slide the lower clips towards the
top of the rail pushing the visor
inwards to release the visor from
the helmet
Installation
(1) Invert the helmet.
(2) Insert the lower clips in the
lower rail
(3) Pull them to the end of the
sliding rail (corresponding to the
in-use position of the face
shield), leaving the upper clips
outside the helmet shell.
(4) Rotate the top of the visor
towards the helmet and gently
push the visor inwards to insert
the upper clips in their location.
(5) Lock the upper clips rotating
them at 180° (facing the
engraved lock), using a Torx 15
tool.
(6) Move the face shield back to the
out-of-use position.

Helmet Shell (Medium or Large)
Gallet F1 XF 9
GB
5. Helmet Shell (Medium or Large)
Inspection
zones
Zone A: Upper shell (above the dotted line shown below), including upper
edge
Zone B: Lower shell (under the line), including lower edge.
Face shield rails, locating slots (rear), locating pin for the ocular visor
attachment.
Face shield rails
Discarding
criteria
Missing Paint / Coating Paint / coating is missing on a large
surface (> 2 cm² on zone A, > 4 cm²
on zone B)
Minor scratches should not be
considered as a discarding criteria.
Major impact Visible inside the helmet shell after
disassembling the helmet. Such
impacts show that the mechanical
structure of the shell may be altered
and that it should be replaced with a
new one.
Shell Breakage Visible cracks or holes that reduce
the mechanical structure
Carefully Check areas of connection
with other elements (with
suspension assembly, face shield,
ocular visor)
Face shield Rails Damage rails, rails separated from
the shell
Views of
possible
defects
Missing paint on the shell
Zone A
Zone B

Helmet Shell (Medium or Large)
10 Gallet F1 XF
GB
Suggested
Replacement
schedule
Not required unless damaged
Replacement
parts
GA1090-xxL Shell, Gallet F1 XF, Large size
GA1090-xxM Shell, Gallet F1 XF, Medium size
xx Color Code
BA: White / JD: Yellow / RE: Red / VF:
Photoluminescent / NA: Black / JL: Hi-Viz
Yellow / OB: Hi-Viz Orange / AA: Blue
VA: Green / NB: Grey / BO: White w/
black comb
GA1027 Locking Screws (set of 50 pcs)
Tools needed Torx 20
Replacement
Instructions Removal:
(1) Extract the inner module
(liner, suspension, headband)
by removing the attachment
screws (see Fig. 1)
(2) Sliding it out of the shell from
the front by pushing the rear
clips out of their lugs
(see Fig. 2)
(3) Remove the face shield (refer
to face shield section)
(4) Remove the kit Fix assembly
(refer to KitFix Mask
Attachment Assembly)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Installation (1) Install the kit Fix assembly
(see KitFix Mask Attachment
Assembly)
(2) Install the face shield
(see face shield section)
(3) Install the inner module, sliding
it inside the shell until rear
locating clips are properly
positioned in their lugs
(see Fig. 3)
(4) Lock the inner module using
two new screws (pre-
impregnated screw to ensure
proper locking) (see Fig. 4)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

Chinstrap, Leather or Nomex Versions
Gallet F1 XF 11
GB
6. Chinstrap, Leather or Nomex Versions
Inspection
points
Check all straps (1), adjusters (2), paddings (3), clips (4) and buckle (5)
Discarding
criteria
Locking Buckle Buckle is not operating any more
(blocked or not closing)
Straps, paddings
Damaged strap or padding (torn,
burned, missing stitches, etc.), stiff
padding due to extreme heat
exposure, etc.
Clips and adjusters Broken clip (preventing secured attachment to the helmet), broken
adjusters (blocked or loose).
Views of
possible
defects
Broken locking buckle
Torn strap
Torn chinstrap padding
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1
4
2
5
3

Chinstrap, Leather or Nomex Versions
12 Gallet F1 XF
GB
Suggested
Replacement
Schedule Recommended every 3 to 5 years minimum for hygienic reasons.
Replacement
parts GA1128A Chinstrap, Gallet F1 XF, textile
GA1128B Chinstrap, Gallet F1 XF, leather
Replacement
Instructions Removal:
(1) Unlock the rear attachment point
by pushing it out of the hook, down
(A) and front (B)
On each side:
(2) Bring the strap to the horizontal
position (C).
(3) Push the clip forward (D) and raise
it on the back to release it from its
slot (E).

Chinstrap, Leather or Nomex Versions
Gallet F1 XF 13
GB
Installation On each side
(1) Insert the clip in its slot vertically (F).
(2) Rotate the strap to the horizontal
position (G)
(3) Fully push the clips inside the slot
until it clicks (H).
(4) Rotate the strap back to the vertical
position (I).
(5) Lock the rear attachment point by
pushing it into the hook back (J) and
up (K)
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Comfort Paddings, Leather or Textile
14 Gallet F1 XF
GB
7. Comfort Paddings, Leather or Textile
Inspection
zones
All areas, attachment velcros and all threads
Discarding
criteria Fabric
Damaged fabric or leather (holes,
tears, stiffness, etc.), missing stiches
resulting on foam being visible and
exposed.
Visible damage due to
contamination with liquid chemicals
Velcro Missing / damaged Velcro
Views of
possible
defects
Torn fabric
Missing Velcro
Suggested
Replacement
schedule
Recommended every 3 to 5 years minimum (Comfort and hygienic
recommendation).
Replacement
parts GA1129A Comfort padding, Gallet F1 XF, Textile
GA1129B Comfort padding, Gallet F1 XF, Leather
Replacement
Instructions
Removal:
(1) Remove the comfort paddings
from the headband, by
detaching the velcros on both
the rear (see Fig. 1) and front
paddings (see Fig. 2).
Fig. 1

Comfort Paddings, Leather or Textile
Gallet F1 XF 15
GB
Fig. 2
Replacement
Instructions Installation:
Front padding:
(1) Install the front padding by
sliding the velcros on each
side of the yellow front
headband part (see Fig. 3)
(2) Fold it to attach it properly
(see Fig. 4).
(3) Attach the side velcros around
the black side headband parts.
Rear padding
(1) Install the rear padding by
sliding the ratchet knob
through the hole (see Fig. 5)
(2) Attach the velcro under the
headband (see Fig. 6).
Fig. 3
Fig 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

Headband Assembly
16 Gallet F1 XF
GB
8. Headband Assembly
Inspection zones
Ratchet knob mechanism (1), connection points (2) and attachment clips
(3) and all plastic components.
Discarding
criteria
Ratchet knob Damaged / Broken ratchet
adjustment (locked or fully loose)
Attachment clips Damaged attachment clips and
connecting points between parts,
resulting in risk of separation
between the headband and the
helmet or between headband
components
Plastic headband Cracked or broken plastic
components
Views of
possible defects
Broken clip
Broken plastic part
Suggested
Replacement
schedule
Not required unless damaged
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33
3
2
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Headband Assembly
Gallet F1 XF 17
GB
Replacement
parts
GA1098A Headband assembly, Gallet F1 XF
Spare headband assembly
comes in the M (medium)
position.
Change the side attachment to fit
it into an L (Large) helmet.
M adjustment
L adjustment
Replacement
Instructions
Removal:
(1) Release the 2 rear
attachments by sliding them
through the wider area of the
groove
(see Fig. 1a and Fig 1b).
(2) Slide the yellow front part out
of its rail (see Fig. 2)
(3) Release the front attachment
by bringing them in a vertical
position to get out of the slots
(see Fig. 3).
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
Fig. 2

Headband Assembly
18 Gallet F1 XF
GB
Fig. 3
Installation:
(1) Attach the black side parts by
inserting them vertically in
their slot
(2) Rotate them once the
attachment clip is properly
inserted (see Fig. 4).
(3) Insert and slide the yellow
front part through its rail
(see Fig. 5).
(4) Complete the installation by
inserting the two rear
attachment points through
the mounting groove
(see Fig. 6).
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

KitFix Mask Attachment Assembly
Gallet F1 XF 19
GB
9. KitFix Mask Attachment Assembly
Inspection zones
Mobile mask attachment modules (1), locking pin (2), base modules with
internal lighting compartment (3)
Discarding
criteria
Locking Pin Missing or damaged
Mobile module Cracks, other visible damage or
melting
Base module Melted parts, visible cracks, in
particular in the area of attachment
of the mobile module, separation
from the shell.
Views of
possible defects
Missing Pin
Suggested
Replacement
schedule
Not required unless damaged
Replacement
parts
GA1092A Complete Kit Fix module, Gallet F1
XF, pair
Includes base module, mobile module
and locking pin.
GA1092B Kit Fix mobile module (incl. locking
pin), pair
GA1092C Kit Fix PN mobile module (incl.
locking pin), pair
GA1059 Kit Fix locking Pin, set of 10 pcs
3
1
2

KitFix Mask Attachment Assembly
20 Gallet F1 XF
GB
Replacement
Instructions
Removal:
To change the pin and/or the
mobile module only using a flat
screwdriver
(1) Slide the pin out of its groove
(see Fig. 1).
(2) Separate the mobile module
from the fixed base
(see Fig. 2).
(3) Change the complete
assembly (include base
module) by extract the helmet
inner module – see
suspension section
(4) Strongly push the kitfix through
the hole in the shell
(see Fig. 3) until it gets
separated from the shell
(see Fig. 4).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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