NEVER use a damaged helmet.
Keep this helmet in working order
by following the maintenance pro-
cedures carefully. Follow the
guidelines below when inspecting
the helmet components. If there is
any damage, remove the helmet
from service immediately and
repair or replace the damaged
component before using the hel-
met.
2. Disassemble and thoroughly
inspect helmets that have:
a. Been exposed to excessive heat
b. Taken an impact
c. Sustained damage
3. Do not attempt to test the helmet.
The performance properties of the
helmet or its components cannot
be properly tested by the user in
the field.
Inspect the helmet after EACH use
following this inspection procedure.
Replace ANY part showing wear or
damage. Failure to follow the
inspection procedure may reduce
helmet performance and result in
serious personal injury, disease, or
death.
Helmet Shell - Replace if any of
these conditions exist:
1. Leather Shells (N5A, N6A):
a. Shell punctured
b. Rib stitching cut or broken
c. Exposed reinforcing wire
2. Fiberglass Composite Shells (HP3,
660C, 664, 1010, 1044):
a. Cracks longer than one inch
b. Any size crack that is completely
through the shell material
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WARNING
c. Soft spots equal to or larger to
than thumb pad. Smaller soft
spots require inspection of
Impact Cap.
3. Thermoplastic Shells (360R, 360R-
13, 360S, 880):
a. Any cracks
b. Dull or chalky finish
c. Exposed reinforcing wire
Edge Trim
•
Reattach if separated but intact.
•
Replace if broken or aluminum
core exposed.
Reflective Trim - Replace if any of
these conditions exist:
•
Charred, partially detached, nonre-
flective, and/or missing
HP3, 360R, and 360R-13 Models —
Reflective trim must completely
cover any exposed rivets on sides
of helmet; otherwise, NFPA compli-
ance may be compromised.
Faceshield and Hardware – Replace
if any of these conditions exist:
•
Blistered, bubbled, cracked, or
charred faceshield
•
Missing E-ring
•
Shaft not intact
Defender Lens – Replace if any of
these conditions exist:
•
Blistered, bubbled, cracked, or
charred lens
•
Broken quick-connect clips
•
Lens will not stay in the stowed
position and cannot be adjusted
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