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1. AX UST Series Helmets User Manual aa Sullard Get a Custom Fit with the U Fit System Congratulations Your helmet was designed with the U Fit System offering 12 custom comfort settings Follow the instructions below to adjust the ride and balance of your helmet 1 Try on your helmet and check the initial balance fit and comfort by rotating your head 2 Remove the Ear Neck Protector to better see how to adjust the back of the helmet 3 Pop the dark colored U Channel Figure 1 away from the black inner liner There is one U Channel in the front of the helmet and one in the back of the helmet 4 You can tailor the fit by adjusting the tabs which control ride height and posts which control forward backward level balance 5 Adjust the ride of your helmet There are three tab positions on the U Channel A B and C Each of the tab positions affects the location of the ratchet by approximately one inch For the lowest ride on your head position the tabs to A For a higher ride position the tabs to B or C 6 Adjust the balance of your helmet There are two post positions 1 and 2 on the U Channel Change the post position to adjust helmet balance 7 Next try the helmet back on your head to see if the adjustments to the back of the helmet were helpful You may want to make another round of adjustments as described above to maximize the balance and fit Typically firefighters d2. NOT USE OR EXPOSE HELMET TO PAINTS SOLVENTS CHEMICALS ADHESIVES GASOLINE OR LIKE SUBSTANCES STORE IN A DRY COOL PLACE AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT Failure to follow these instructions and avoid potentially hazardous situations could result in death or serious injury Helmet model AX UST meets or exceeds all performance specifications under NFPA 1971 2014 For information on replacement parts or other accessories please visit www bullard com or contact your local distributor or Bullard at 8 7 BULLARD HARD ne amp oe CERT MOD 2015 Bullard All rights reserved Bullard Thermoglas Sure Lock and Hard Boiled are registered trademarks of Bullard Americas Europe Bullard 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana KY 41031 9303 e USA Toll free within USA 877 BULLARD 285 5273 Tel 1 859 234 6616 Fax 1 859 234 8987 Bullard GmbH Lilienthalstrasse 12 53424 Remagen Germany Tel 49 2642 999980 Fax 49 2642 9999829 Asia Pacific Bullard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd LHK Building 701 Sims Drive 04 03 Singapore 387383 Tel 65 6745 0556 Fax 65 6745 5176 Nomex and Kevlar are registered trademarks of E I du Pont de Nemours amp Company PBI is a registered trademark of Celanese Corporation Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro USA U S Patent No 5 150 479 6024405880E 0715
3. e that shall meet the applicable requirements of NFPA 1971 2013 Edition The protective ensemble must be used by members only under direct supervision of their fire department or employer in a manner consistent with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 132 General Requirements of Subpart I Personal Protective Equipment For information on NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structrual Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting 2014 Edition and basic cleaning and inspection guidelines visit www bullard com trainonline A WARNING Read all instructions and warnings before wearing this helmet Only the end user may separate this manual from the element Manual must be removed prior to putting the helmet into service After removal from the wearer the helmet should be inspected for damage and soiling after each use The helmet should be adjusted by means of the adjustment points provided to permit a proper fit that does not interfere with the SCBA while in use These adjustments should be done prior to actual structural firefighting activities Helmets damaged or deteriorated beyond economical repair should be removed from service Failure to follow these instructions could cause death or serious injury Instructions for Installing Aluminized Helmet Cover and Shroud Aluminized Helmet Cover Installation 1 Insert D ring on helmet shell through slot in helmet cover 2 Beginning at rear D ring pull cover ove
4. ect incidental or consequential damages special costs or expenses Bullard offers no warranty on components or accessories NOT manufactured or supplied by Bullard ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO FIVE 5 YEARS ON THE HELMET SHELL AND LIFETIME NFPA 1851 10 YEARS ON THE NON ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE OF THIS PRODUCT RETURN AUTHORIZATIONS Contact Customer Service to obtain written permission to return any product Material returned for credit will be subject to factory inspection Current products or products under warranty will be subject to a rehandling charge less original freight charge Obsolete or special order products cannot be returned without written permission www bullard com aa Sullard A WARNING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS FIREFIGHTER HELMET AX Series helmets are constructed with high quality materials and workmanship They are engineered to provide limited protection against head injuries when properly adjusted for fit and when worn by firefighters during normal fire fighting activities They are not designed for direct contact with flames or molten metal or for protection against hazardous chemicals biological or radiological agents Contact of these fire helmets with live wires should be avoided NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY the helmet s design or construction without explicit wri
5. nsemble in a leak proof sealable air tight container Disposal should be done in adherence to local state and federal laws If the helmet is to be reused it MUST be decontaminated before reuse Decontamination should be performed using procedures established by decontamination professionals that will remove contaminate s while minimizing damage or compromise to the helmet Failure to do so could result in increased risk of injury illness disease or death Bullard Fire Helmet Warranty Bullard offers a best in class warranty Bullard warrants to the original purchaser that the firefighter helmet and non electronic components are free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five 5 years from the date of manufacture on the helmet shell and lifetime as defined in NFPA 1851 10 years warranty on the non electronic components The Bullard obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing articles that are returned within the warranty period shown to be defective after inspection by Bullard and subject to the following limitations Helmet must be returned to Bullard with shipping charges prepaid Helmet must not be altered from its original factory configuration Helmet must not have been abused neglected or damaged in transport In no event shall Bullard be responsible for consequential damages incurred by the user or a third party whether those damages include loss of use or other indir
6. on t need to adjust the front of the helmet If however the adjustments to the rear of the helmet don t meet your needs you can work on the front of the helmet by first removing the browpad As with the back of the helmet you can adjust the height and post position on the U Channel piece Keep in mind that the front of the helmet is a key interface to the SCBA and most people prefer position C 8 Lastly when making your adjustments re install the Ear Neck Protector and Browpad using your fingers to smooth the surfaces to avoid bunching To size the Sure Lock ratchet headband U Channel Figure 1 Tab positions are changed through quarter 1 Turn the ratchet knob counterclockwise until headband is at largest size Figure 3 2 Place the helmet on your head and turn ratchet knob clockwise until headband is snug and comfortable To raise or lower faceshield 1 Release tension knobs found on both sides of the helmet 2 Tighten knobs once faceshield is in desired position 2 heights of ost connectors NOTES e Performance properties of NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting 2013 Edition cannot be tested by users in the field NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program 2013 Edition requires members who engage in or are exposed to the hazards of structural firefighting shall be provided with and shall use a protective ensembl
7. r for UST helmet not shown Nomex ear neck protector with throat strap not shown Replacement inner crown system Includes Sure Lock ratchet crown pad headband brow pad M PACT Plus impact liner inner shell and 6 point nylon crown strap assembly CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION A R112 Nylon crown straps with crown pad B R637 Sure Lock ratchet headband B R637L Sure Lock ratchet headband with leather brow pad not pictured C R635 Brow pad C R635L Leather brow pad not pictured D R628 Ratchet height adjuster OE M PACT Plus impact liner inner shell Not available individually F R636 Crown pad Helmet Model UST USTM Thermoglass helmet Colors Model UST helmets are available in red black yellow white blue orange lime yellow pink and green Model USTM helmets are available in red black yellow white camouflage and pink camouflage www bullard com AX UST Series Helmets User Manual Pre Use Information Marking Recommendation and Restrictions Use only accessory equipment of the type included in the original helmet or approved by Bullard Using unauthorized accessories may dramatically change the performance of the helmet All helmet markings e g front identification shields title tapes decals retro reflective trim etc must either be supplied by a Bullard authorized fire service distributor or authorized for use in writing by Bullard All helmet accessories e g flashlight brackets comm
8. r helmet shell and over the outside edge of the helmet shell 3 Secure Velcro tabs around faceshield mounting brackets 4 Pivot faceshield to ensure no snagging of the helmet cover Aluminized Shroud Installation 1 Begin at rear of the helmet and snap shroud to the helmet cover 2 Make certain that chinstrap is hanging inside the shroud after snapping to helmet cover A WARNING Read all instructions and warnings before wearing this helmet Helmet should be inspected for damage and soiling after each use Helmet should be adjusted using the provided adjustment points to ensure a proper fit that does not interfere with an SCBA while in use These adjustments should be made prior to actual structural fire fighting activities Helmets damaged or deteriorated beyond economical repair should be removed from service Failure to follow these instructions could cause death or serious injury www bullard com aSullard Replacement Parts for UST Series Helmet CATALOG NUMBER SN 000 R148 R152 R340 OR600 or OR503 or OR600ML R721 R741 R726 R921 DESCRIPTION Nomex chin strap with quick release buckle and Postman s slide fastener Faceshield mounting hardware kit 6 gold coated faceshield 6 Brass Stars amp Stripes Eagle 5 Brass Eagle not shown 6 Brass Maple Leaf Leather Front Holder not shown Rip Stop Nomex ear neck protector for UST helmet Rip Stop PBI Kevlar ear neck protecto
9. tten instructions from Bullard Store helmets in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight Inspect your helmet and suspension system regularly regardless of how often it is used If you notice any sign of wear damage abuse or environmental degradation replace the shell and or suspension immediately If the helmet has sustained a forcible blow impact it must be replaced even if there is no visible damage THIS HELMET MUST BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND SECURED TO THE HEAD WITH ALL COMPONENTS IN PLACE USED AS SPECIFIED IN MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS Do not modify or replace any component of this helmet including the shell energy absorbing system retention system fluorescent retroflective markings ear covers or faceshield with components or accessories other than those certified for use with this product Modification or replacement with other than Bullard parts voids compliance with NFPA 1971 2014 NO PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR CAN PROTECT AGAINST ALL FORESEEABLE IMPACTS For maximum protection under these standards the helmet must be of good fit and all retention straps must be securely fastened Use only with a Bullard suspension system This helmet should be inspected by the user for visible damage prior to each use Immediately replace shell or suspension at first sign of ear damage or degradation HELMETS CAN BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY SOME COMMON SUBSTANCES THOUGH SHOW NO DAMAGE TO THE NAKED EYE CLEAN ONLY WITH MILD DETERGENT AND WATER DO
10. unications head sets etc must be either supplied by a Bullard authorized fire service distributor or authorized for use in writing by Bullard Cleaning Remove ear neck protector headband and crown straps Clean inner and outer shells with mild soap or detergent Wash the ear neck protector headband brow pad crown pad and crown straps in warm soapy water and air dry at room temperature Clean faceshields with mild detergent rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry with a soft cloth A WARNING Users should not wear helmets that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried Do not use solvents or paint thinners on Bullard helmets as they could permanently mar surfaces or degrade the protective properties of helmet components Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the helmet and result in death or serious injury Contamination and Decontamination Special precautions must be taken if your protective helmet becomes contaminated with chemical or biological hazardous materials The guidance for these precautions should be coordinated with the appropriate local state and federal authorities having jurisdiction for hazardous materials HAZMAT Contaminated helmet ensembles should be isolated contaminate s identified and bodily contact should be avoided Avoid spreading the contamination to interior spaces of buildings or vehicles any living quarters or personal belongings If possible seal the contaminated e
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