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Rosenbauer – HEROS-matrix
e) Major surface damage due to excessive heat or flame exposure
f) Substantial damage to the protective coating
g) Damage to individual components
Helmet liner, chin strap, neck protection
a) Cracks of any kind
b) Missing components
c) Damage, lack of robustness of fasteners
d) Damage to textile components due to cuts, tears, wear, fraying or similar
e) Damage to seams
f) Damage to Velcro fasteners
g) Major discoloration of components
h) Damage to individual components
7.3 Service life
The types of material employed in manufacture and the surroundings in which the
helmet is used and stored, influence its service life. Reccommendations on this
topic: 7.4.
7.4 Recommendations on service life
HEROS-matrix fire fighting helmets are very age resistant when used for their
intended purpose and maintained correctly. Their maximum service life depends
directly on their use such as exposure to weather, storage and operational condi-
tions, as well as thermal and mechanical stress etc. To ensure as long a service life
as possible, always observe the rules and instructions published in this user
information and replace defective or worn helmet parts with original parts in the
course of ongoing inspection. In addition to this, the helmet must always be cleaned
after use (see user information), protected against exposure to light, exhaust gases
etc., and kept in a dry and clean place. For older helmets that have been in service
longer, note that any evaluation of the service life can only take the operations,
requirements, stresses, standards etc. into consideration that were relevant when
the helmet was first released. Also note that the helmet should only be exposed to
stress covered by the appropriate legislation and helmet inspection rules that
applied when the helmet was first released. HEROS-matrix fire fighting helmets can
be used for a very long time assuming you observe all the instructions in the user
information and also assuming ongoing care and maintenance and replacement of
all defective parts. The production date of our helmets is shown in the date
pictogram on the interior of the helmet.
Attention: The visor features anti-fog coating on the inside. The visor and the coating
must be meticulously cared for at regular intervals with warm water, a soft cloth and, if
necessary, mild dishwashing liquid. Visors should never be cleaned when dry or using
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