Dräger HPS 4500 Notice D'utilisation page 13

The marking on the labels inside the fire helmet has the
following meaning:
Marking Explanation of the marking
CE 0158 ID No. of notified body
EN 443:2008 European Standard, upon which the
approval is based
DST Manufacturer code
Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
03/15 Example for production month and year
(March 2015)
type A half shell helmet
48 - 61 Head circumference in cm for H2
56 - 64 Head circumference in cm for H3
UP-GF code designation of helmet material (glass-
fibre reinforced, thermosetting plastic)
H2, H3 Helmet size H2, helmet size H3
Optional properties and markings
C Chemical resistance
E2 E3 The fire helmet meets the electrical
insulation requirements in accordance with
EN 443:2008.
**** The fire helmet is designed for use in
temperatures down to -40 °C
Approved in accordance with MED
The marking of the visors is engraved. It has the following
meaning:
Marking Explanation of the marking
EN 14458:2004 European Standard, upon which the
approval is based
DST Manufacturer code
Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
R62494 Part number of the visor (example)
H2, H3 Visor for helm sizes H2 or H3
14 example for year of manufacture
+ symbol indicating suitability for fire fighting
= symbol indicating suitability for general use
 symbol for rating as face protection
symbol for "See instructions for use"
Optional properties and markings
-40 °C, +120 °C Extreme temperatures the visor is
or approved for
-40 °C, +60 °C
K Abrasion resistance (according to
EN 168:2001, section 15)
Ω Electrical properties
Dräger HPS 4500
4 Use
4.1 Prerequisites
The visor must be selected and approved for the intended use
(see Chapter 3.3 on Page 12).
4.2 Preparation for use
NOTICE
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When earmuffs are used, it might be necessary to use
a H3 size helmet and to make the following
adjustments.
In order to ensure that the fire helmet fits properly, the following
positions always need to be adjusted:
Helmet height (see Chapter 4.2.1 on Page 13)

Harness (see Chapter 4.2.2 on Page 13)

Support ring (see Chapter 4.2.3 on Page 14)

WARNING
!
Risk of injury.
The protective effect of the fire helmet can only be
ensured if the fire helmet fits properly, if helmet size,
harness and support ring are correctly adjusted and if
the chin strap is closed. Only wear completely
assembled fire helmets. All add-on pieces must be
correctly mounted to the fire helmet.
The following preparations are optional preparations and are,
thus, described in the technical manual:
Mounting the visor

Mounting the neck guard

Mounting the lamp holder

Please also note the separate assembly instructions for wire
frame visors.
4.2.1 Adjusting the helmet height
Loosen or tighten the four hook-and-loop fasteners on the

comfort net.
4.2.2 Adjusting the harness
NOTICE
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If a full face mask is used in combination with the fire
helmet, the full face mask must be donned prior to
adjusting the harness and the support ring.
1. Don the fire helmet, then close the chin strap.
2. Open the adjusting clamps at the neck strap and adjust
both neck straps so that they fit tightly under your ears and
around the back of your head. Close the adjusting clamps.
The helmet needs to sit straight on your head.
3. Open the hook-and-loop fastener and adjust the length of
the chin strap until the chin strap firmly fits to the chin.
Use
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