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FXE FIRE HELMET USER
INFORMATION GUIDE
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Thank you for choosing the Bullard FXE Fire Helmet.
Head protection is an integral element of personal safety equipment that reduces the
risk and helps prevent head injuries.
Please read the following information to learn how to properly adjust your helmet.
These instructions have been written with both your safety and comfort in mind.
Do not use this helmet until you have read and understand the user information in this
manual.
Sizing, Fit and Adjustment
FXE offers a wide range of adjustment features to create the proper fit for each user.
Some are basic adjustments; some are related to the use of accessories and/or
supplementary components. Head size 52-64cm, weight approx. 1.250g.
Basic adjustments
The ratchet system allows adjusting the head size continuously to any size from 52-64
cm. To open the ratchet head ring, turn the ratchet knob counterclockwise. Put on
your helmet and turn the ratchet clockwise to a snug fit.
To adjust helmet vertically:
Locate the vertical adjustment tabs at the front and back of the headband. Ther eare
four tabs on the headband and four black posts on the inner liner. ➁
To raise or lower the headband, reposition the tabs on the black posts and snap in
place. ➂
Chin strap
The buckle opens and closes the chin strap.
Cheek straps are adjusted with ladder locks on both sides. Pull up the ladder lock to
elongate the strap and pull the loose ends to shorten the straps. The chin strap is
adjustable via a double D-ring.
This helmet complies with the retention requirements of EN443:2008 when the chin
strap, supplied by the helmet manufacturer, is worn and adjusted in accordance with
these instructions.
Visor
To raise or lower the visor
Release tension knobs found on both sides of the helmet.
Tighten knobs once faceshield is in desired position.
WARNING
Visors only provide limited protection against flying particles and are considered
secondary eye protection.
Always wear protective goggles when working with saws or devices used for
cutting and extrication.
Visors are not suitable for use at high ambient temperatures. Retract the visor to
the stowed position during structural fire fighting.
In extreme temperatures even the best visor materials lose their stability. Visors
deformed due to thermal loads must be replaced immediately.
The performance of your visor has been tested under the temperature range -40°C
to 120°C.
Components not being marked “T” should not be used under extreme
temperature.
Mesh visors are not suitable to protect against heat, flames, sparks, hazardous
liquids, molten material or electricity.
Damaged visors must be replaced.
Marking of the visor
Marking Explanation of marking
EN14458:2004 European standard upon which marking
is based
Bullard manufacturer
A/B 10cm / 15cm Visor type and size
R330 example for item number
10 example for year of manufacturing
. + suitable for fire fighting
rating as face protection
Optional characteristics and marking
.-40°C suitable down to -40°C
K abrasion resistance
N anti-fog
Contact with liquid chemicals
The durability of the visor and adapters was tested with the following chemicals
Chemical Concentration
Sulfur dioxide 30%
sodium hydroxide 10%
p-Xylene undiluted
butane- 1 -oL undiluted
n-Heptane undiluted
Diagram transmission factor
The radiant heat protection
provided by this visor varies
with the temperature of the
heat source as shown in
this graph. The visor should
only be used in situations
where it can reduce the
exposure of the wearer’s
eyes to below 100 W/m².
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