Rosenbauer HEROS-titan AS Operation manual

HEROS-titan AS
User Information
(EN)
Protective helmet for structural
fire fighting certified to
AS/NZS 4067:2012 + A1:2014.
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Fire Helmet - User information guide
HEROS-titan AS
Protective Helmet for Structural Fire Fighting
AS/NZS 4067:2012 + A1:2014
BMP No 681002
Australian / New Zealand Standards
“This product is marked with BSI’s Benchmark Product Certification Mark.
This indicates that the conformity of our product is based upon technical
documentation and an annual review of our manufacturing and quality control
process to monitor our ability to consistently produce products in compliance
with AS/NZS 4067:2012 + A1:2014. Client BMP No 681002.”
“This Product Certification Mark is accredited by the Joint Accreditation System
of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) see: www.jas-anz.com.au
DANGER! Only end user shall separate this guide from the helmet.
Fire fighting and techical rescue are extremely dangerous activities.
This manual must be carefully followed by all persons who have, or will have the
responsibility for using or maintaining this helmet.
This fire helmet will perform as designed only if used and maintained according
to the instructions.
Otherwise it could fail to perform as designed; and persons who rely on it for
their safety may sustain serious personal injury or death!
Do not use this helmet until you have read and understood all labels on your
helmet and this user information guide.
You may be killed or injured while using this product!
The product warranties by the manufacturer are voided if the helmet is not used and
maintained according to this manual.
Only end users shall separate this manual from the helmet.
If any information is unclear, contact Rosenbauer International or visit our
website at www.rosenbauer.com
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Manufacturer's and customer service address
Rosenbauer International AG
A-4060 Leonding, Paschinger Str. 90, Austria
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.rosenbauer.com
Manufactured in Austria.
1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS / LIMITATIONS OF USE
DANGER / WARNING
IF SUBJECTED TO SEVERE IMPACT OR DETERIORATION, THE HELMET IS TO BE
RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR INSPECTION, OR BE REPLACED.
DO NOT MODIFY OR REMOVE PARTS. DO NOT ADD ACCESSORIES WHICH ARE
NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
MANUFACTURER´S INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED FOR CLEANING –
HELMET AND FACESHIELD MAY BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY CERTAIN
SUBSTANCES.
THIS HELMET MUST BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND SECURED TO THE HEAD,
WITH ALL COMPONENTS IN PLACE, TO PROVIDE THE DESIGNED LEVEL OF
PROTECTION.
FIRE FIGHTING IS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY. NO HELMET CAN
PROTECT THE WEARER AGAINST ALL POSSIBLE TYPES OF IMPACTS. EVEN WITH
THE USE OF THIS HELMET, FIRE FIGHTING WILL BE UNAVOIDABLY DANGEROUS!
DO NOT USE THIS HELMET UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL
LABELS ON YOUR HELMET AND THIS USER INFORMATION GUIDE.
YOU MAY BE KILLED OR INJURED WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT.
Do not use this helmet until you have been trained by your fire department or
employer in fire fighting tactics, safety procedures and the proper use of your
helmet. Most performances of this helmet cannot be tested by the user in the field.
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This helmet is designed to provide LIMITED protection to the head when worn
during structural fire fighting and technical rescue activities but will NOT protect
you from all burns, injuries or hazards.
Avoid exposure to flashover, collapses, falls and other conditions that may exceed
the protective capacity of this helmet.
If this helmet is exposed to heat, you may be burned with NO warning and NO sign
of damage to the helmet.
To reduce the risk of injury and for maximum protection, the helmet must fit firmly
on the head, must be properly adjusted with all retention straps, securely fastened
and with all components in place.
The helmet can only provide optimum protection, when it has been correctly
adjusted and sits perfectly on the head. The helmet may only be used in a
completely assembled condition. Removable parts may not be employed
separately.
Never wear your helmet without fastening and tightening the chinstrap.
The faceshields of this helmet provide LIMITED protection only to the facial area it
covers. The faceshields are NOT intended to provide primary eye protection.
The faceshields of this helmet are NOT shatterproof. High speed objects or large
objects may break or penetrate the faceshields and injure the wearer´s face or
eyes.
Improper use of the helmet for purposes other than those permitted according to
this user information guide can lead to serious injury or death.
Use only accessory equipment included in the original helmet or approved by the
manufacturer. Do NOT modify, change or alter your helmet. Changes to the helmet
assembly or the use of accessories not approved by the manufacturer may
dramatically change the performance of the helmet function and thus cause
serious injury or death.
Helmets absorb shock by partial destruction of the shell an liner. This damage may
not be visible. Therefore, if subjected to a severe blow, the helmet should be
replaced immediately, even if it is apparently undamaged.
The helmet may be damaged and rendered ineffective by such materials as
petroleum and petroleum products, cleaning agents, paints and adhesives,
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without the damage being visible to the user.
Inspect the helmet assembly and the faceshields before and after EACH use
following the inspection procedure in this manual. Replace immediately ANY part
showing wear or damage.
In case of non-adherence to these stipulations, ROSENBAUER cannot give any
warranties concerning the protective function of this helmet! ROSENBAUER’s
conditions of liability and warranty are not extended due to this information.
This helmet may only be used for the purposes for which it has been designed
after careful study of the complete instructions.
This protective helmet must be used only under the direct supervision of your fire
department or employer consistent with applicable regulations.
The helmet is neither suitable nor certificated for uses, e.g. as a cycle helmet,
motor cycle helmet, as a seat, as an object for standing on, or similar activities.
Utilization for such purposes is unacceptable and forbidden.
This protective helmet must be handled, checked and maintained in the manner
described in this user information and the instructions for use.
In order to safeguard this helmet against premature aging, store it in a place
which offers maximum protection against light and moisture.
All repair work, component exchange and servicing on this helmet may only be
undertaken according to the appropriate guidelines pursuant to these instructions
for use. All activities must be logged. Only specialists authorized by ROSENBAUER,
may carry out fundamental maintenance and servicing work, not described in this
user information.
Before and after every use, each element of the helmet assembly must be
inspected carefully for cleanliness, tears, cracks, holes and any physical damage.
In the case of unusual damage (loads) on the helmet shell, the interior harness,
the chinstrap or other parts, these must be exchanged immediately in order to
guarantee the defined protective function.
Only original parts may be employed for the maintenance of this helmet.
Subsequently applied paint on the helmet surface, or stickers not approved by
ROSENBAUER, can alter the characteristics of the material and are not allowed.
No alterations may be made to the helmet assembly. No attachments should be
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added or alterations made to the helmet except those recommended by the
helmet manufacturer.
During operations in areas subject to the danger of explosions, the breathing
apparatus mask and the helmet should be treated with anti-static spray, or a
water film should be applied.
The helmet shell is covered with a functional paint coating (impact resistant).
Possible damage to the paint may have a negative effect upon the protective
function of the helmet and should therefore be repaired immediately by a
specialist.
The visors of this helmet are made of high-performance polycarbonate.
In extreme temperatures even the best helmet visor materials lose their stability.
Deformed visors (due to thermal loads) must be exchanged immediately. Visors
are wear parts and should be stocked in sufficient quantities.
The ear covers are made of soft, flexible material, offering limited mechanical
protection only.
Ear covers are wear parts and should be stocked in sufficient quantities.
This protective helmet will lower your ability to feel heat. Even though you do not
feel heat you can be burned or injured suddenly and without warning.
Be constantly alert to the possibility of exposure to heat and other hazards.
2. SIZING, FIT AND ADJUSTMENT
Before each use of this helmet, make sure that it is sized, fits and adjusted properly
The interior helmet harness allows the optimum adjustment of the helmet fit to the
head.
Individual setting can be carried out by means of the new method of adjusting the
headband to the respective head size from the outside.
The covering of the headband can be removed for easy cleaning. The headband can
be removed from the helmet for cleaning purposes without the need for tools. The
complete interior harness of the helmet can be easily exchanged.
The visor provides LIMITED protection only to the facial area it covers.
To provide this limited protection you must lower the visors fully to the detent,
no intermediate position is allowed.
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added or alterations made to the helmet except those recommended by the
helmet manufacturer.
During operations in areas subject to the danger of explosions, the breathing
apparatus mask and the helmet should be treated with anti-static spray, or a
water film should be applied.
The helmet shell is covered with a functional paint coating (impact resistant).
Possible damage to the paint may have a negative effect upon the protective
function of the helmet and should therefore be repaired immediately by a
specialist.
The visors of this helmet are made of high-performance polycarbonate.
In extreme temperatures even the best helmet visor materials lose their stability.
Deformed visors (due to thermal loads) must be exchanged immediately. Visors
are wear parts and should be stocked in sufficient quantities.
The ear covers are made of soft, flexible material, offering limited mechanical
protection only.
Ear covers are wear parts and should be stocked in sufficient quantities.
This protective helmet will lower your ability to feel heat. Even though you do not
feel heat you can be burned or injured suddenly and without warning.
Be constantly alert to the possibility of exposure to heat and other hazards.
2. SIZING, FIT AND ADJUSTMENT
Before each use of this helmet, make sure that it is sized, fits and adjusted properly
The interior helmet harness allows the optimum adjustment of the helmet fit to the
head.
Individual setting can be carried out by means of the new method of adjusting the
headband to the respective head size from the outside.
The covering of the headband can be removed for easy cleaning. The headband can
be removed from the helmet for cleaning purposes without the need for tools. The
complete interior harness of the helmet can be easily exchanged.
The visor provides LIMITED protection only to the facial area it covers.
To provide this limited protection you must lower the visors fully to the detent,
no intermediate position is allowed.
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The visors must be stowed in the full upright position when a SCBA facepiece is worn.
The trapezoidal shaped chinstrap is made of flame-retardant, highly heat-resistant
material. In combination with the integrated padding, the chinstrap ensures pleasant
wearing. The chinstrap can be individually adjusted both laterally and vertically in the
neck area.
The ear covers can be easily removed for cleaning purposes.
You must assure that the ear covers of this helmet are down and interface with your
hood, SCBA and coat collar so that there is no gap in protection during use.
2.1 Donning your protective helmet
General adjustment
The helmet can be smoothly adjusted between minimum and maximum size using the
external ratchet knob.
1. The integrity, fit, and proper assembly of the helmet, suspension system, ear covers, and
chinstrap must be checked before each use.
2. Release the headband by turning the ratchet knob counter-clockwise.
3. Put the helmet on and hold it down on your head.
4. Tighten the headband by turning the ratchet knob clockwise to obtain a snug fit. Never
tighten the ratchet beyond its limits – this could result in damage of parts of the ratchet
and in reduced protection.
5. Fasten the chin strap securely and adjust to a snug fit. Never wear your helmet without
fastening and tightening the chinstrap.
6. Assure that your helmet does not interfere with the seal of your SCBA face piece.
7. Assure that the ear covers of your helmet are down and interface with your hood, SCBA
and coat collar so that there is no gap in protection during use.
chin strap adjustment main size adjustment
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2.2 Additional adjustment possibilities
2.2.1 Center of gravity
To optimize the individual weight balance the helmet
shell can be moved against the inner harness to be fixed
in three different positions.
To do so, open the main screws left and right as shown.
The inner harness can then be adjusted to one of the
three possible positions (A,B,C). Be sure to adjust both
sides equally.
After adjustment to the right position, both screws left and right must be securely
fastened again to ensure the safety function of these elements.
2.2.2 Size adjustment of the headband
The headband can be adjusted on both sides to three different sizes.
Select position 1 for small heads, position 2 for medium-sized heads and position 3 for
large heads. Be sure to adjust both sides equally.
After adjustment to the right position, both elements left and right must be
securely locked again to ensure the safety function of these elements
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2.2.3 Adjustment of the wearing height
The wearing height is easiest to adjust when the interior fittings are removed.
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Remove both front fixing points left and right
Remove both rear fixing points left and right
Pull out the axle from the rotary knob
Remove the inner harness
Adjust both sliders equally to achieve the proper
wearing height
Reassemble all parts in the reverse sequence
After adjustment to the right position, both screws
left and right must be securely fastened again to
ensure the safety function of these elements
2.2.4 Visor adjustment
The integrated visor should be pulled down until it locks. No intermediate position is
allowed. The visor is pushed up in the reverse sequence, but is first secure when tangible
locking occurs.
1/2
1/2
The optional eye protection visor is pulled down until it locks using both lateral levers.
It is pushed up in the reverse sequence, but is first secure when tangible locking
occurs.
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