Safety Regulations
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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.
