MSA V-Gard H1 User manual

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V-Gard® H1 Safety Helmet
4-pt Chin Strap (PN 10194765)
Order No.: 10205295/00
CR 800000035610

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Installing the Chin Strap
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V-Gard® H1 Safety Helmet - Chin Strap (PN 10194765)
1 Installing the Chin Strap
WARNING!
Examine the chin strap before and after each use for missing, cut, frayed, or broken stitching. Examine the
hardware on the chin strap for breakage, cracks, discoloration, or any other unusual condition. If the chin
strap shows any signs of wear or damage, replace it immediately. Failure to obey this warning can result in
serious injury or death.
(1) Remove the packaging, and examine the chin strap.
(2) Put the helmet on its crown on a flat surface or your lap,
so the brim points forward.
(3) Align the chin strap so that the grey whistle buckle points
towards the brim (circled).
(4) Put the crossed, stitched straps through the comfort pad
on the suspension ratchet.
A
BC
D
A
BC
D

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Installing the Chin Strap
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V-Gard® H1 Safety Helmet - Chin Strap (PN 10194765)
(5) Connect the black clips on the crossed, stitched straps
(B, C) to the rear of the helmet (B, C).
(6) Connect the black clips on the short, loose straps (A, D)
to the front of the helmet (A, D).
(7) Make sure that the clips on all four legs of the chin strap
are installed, are connected correctly, and do not disen-
gage.
(8) Make sure that the webbing is not twisted.

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Adjusting the Chin Strap
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V-Gard® H1 Safety Helmet - Chin Strap (PN 10194765)
2 Adjusting the Chin Strap
3 Maintenance
Examine the rescue whistle for blockage or damage. Blow the whistle to make sure it operates correctly.
If the rescue whistle is damaged or broken, replace the chin strap.
Use a solution of MSA's Confidence Plus® Cleaning Solution (P/N 10009971 or 10032737) or mild soap and
warm water to clean the chin strap and rescue whistle. Do NOT use detergents. Let the chin strap air-dry.
MSA recommends that you replace the chin strap after 12 months of use.
4 Ordering Information
Make sure that you adjust the chin strap for a tight fit. To apply equal pressure between all four Y straps,
pull the webbing through the side adjusters until the lengths are correct.
Part number Description
10194765 Replacement Chin Strap, V-Gard H1 Safety Helmet, EN 12492

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