Face Shield - MSA F1 SF Manual De Instrucciones

CONDITION FOR USE AND STANDARDS
SAFETY HELMET
The F1SF safety helmet is exclusively intended for protection against fire, for rescue /
salvaging operations, highway emergency operations and in general for all tasks defined
by the fire-fighter function. Any other use is excluded and removes any responsibility on
the part of MSA GALLET.
The F1SF helmet equipped with its neck curtain meets the 89/686/CE directive and is
certified according to EN443:2008. Depending on the individual helmet configuration,
optional EN443:2008 requirements may be marked on the helmet, as explained below:
Type B: Indicates the protection zone assured by the safety helmet (area 1a-1b)
Type B3b: Indicates the extended protection zone assured by the safety helmet
(area 1a-1b and 3a-3b)
Marking E2: Indicates the electrical insulation of the damp safety helmet
Marking E3: Indicates a non-conductive surface of the shell
Marking ** : Indicates a protection at very low temperature up to –20 °C; ***-30 °C
Marking C: Indicates resistance against chemical products
Marking (Wheelmark): Meets 96/98/EC Marine Equipment Directive (MED)
The F1SF safety helmet provides protection of the head and face against shocks, sharp objects, projection of solid, liquid,
corrosive, chemical products (NaOH, H 2 SO 4 , n-heptane, p-xylene, butane-1-ol...), molten metals, radiating heat, flames,
electric current. In situations where the conditions exceed those described in the specifications mentioned above, the
protection of the user is not guaranteed.
Weight without accessories: 1725 ±50 grams (integral woollen neck curtain included)
Head size range: 53-64 cm
The safety helmet includes the facilities that enable the adaptation of a communication and illumination system, a breathing
apparatus and a neck protector.
Warning!
- A safety helmet bearing a conformity mark with EN443, if it is accompanied with another individual protection equipment
or accessory (other than those stipulated by the safety helmet manufacturer), may no longer conform to all the articles of
the standard. Refer to the present notice.
- Any helmet shell with severe scratches and/or coating removal must be replaced.

FACE SHIELD

Clear or gold coated face shield complies with the 89/686/CE directive and is certified according to EN 14458:2004.
This face shield is meant to assure protection against various risks likely to arise during firefighting interventions, ambulance
and emergency services, except respiratory and smoke and gas / vapour emission risks. The shield resists the projection of
chemical products identical to those of the safety helmet mentioned above.
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Example of helmet marking