Fire-fighting Helmets / Preventive care, control
and maintenance
ADJUSTMENT OF THE HELMET
Adjusting the cradle to the user’s head is a key step to provide the proper level of comfort
and protection.
Standard Cradle
1st setting 2
nd
setting
First setting : Headband adjustment
• adjust the headband to the correct size
• The angle of 30° should be checked
• The helmet shall not fall even without chinstrap
• Face shield shall not touch the nose / face
• Ocular screen shall not « cut » the nose
Second setting : Depth adjustment
• This point is critical if the helmet is worn with a helmet mounted mask.
Ratchet Harness
First setting : preset the headband
S : Headsize < 55 cm
M : Headsize between 55 and 59 cm
L : Headsize > 59 cm
Second setting
: Adjust the headband (helmet on the head)
Tighten : Pull (a) in
Release : push (b) et push (a) out
Version 7a/ May 2010 Page 20/36
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