Rosenbauer - User Guide HEROS-xtreme
WARNING: The fireman's helmet can only offer maximum protection if
it has been properly adjusted and provides a perfect fit on the head. The
helmet may only be worn in its entirety. Removable parts may not be
used singly.
2. Specifications
2.1 General information
Manufacturer:
Rosenbauer International AG
Paschinger Straße 90
4060 Leonding, Austria
Tel.: +43 732 6794-0
rbi@rosenbauer.com
www.rosenbauer.com
These instructions for use are valid for the HEROS-xtreme helmet in its differing
versions, ID-No: 1568XX
The HEROS-xtreme fire fighting helmet was designed and tested in accordance
with the stipulations of the EN 443:2008 European standard.
2.2 HEROS-xtreme specifications
Inspected acc. to standard: EN 443:2008
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Helmet type B / 3b
Hat sizes: 51-65 cm (adjustable)
E2 (optional requirement 4.12.2. –
insulation of wet helmet – fulfilled)
C
E3 (optional requirement 4.12.3. – surface insulation – fulfilled)
C
(optional requirement 4.13. –
contact with chemicals – fulfilled)
*** (optional requirement – minus 30°C – fulfilled)
Weight of helmet (with visor, without neck protection): approx. 1450 g
The 3b scope of protection according to EN443:2008 is satisfied by using the
standard face protection visor in the position of use.
2.3. Visor specifications
Inspected acc. to standard: EN 14458:2004
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156850 Face protection visor, clear
156851 Face protection visor, goldvaporised
15685402 Eye protection visor, clear
15685403 Eye protection visor, tinted
(+) inspected for use by the fire fighting department
Face protection visor
K
Eye protection visor
Electrical properties
See manufacturer information
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The following optional requirements are satisfied 2-1,2 Protection standards for
filter performance -30°C/+120°C applied extreme temperatures acc. to 5.2.6
T
Resistance against collision with
medium energy at extreme
temperatures acc. to 5.5.3.
K
Resistance against wear,
inspection acc. to procedure
5.5.5.a) / EN 14458
N
Immunity against fogging
2.4 Resistance against chemicals
The HEROS-xtreme helmet, together with the visors, has been inspected for
resistance against the following chemicals according to EN443 / 5.15 and
EN14458 / 5.2.16:
Sulphuric acid 30 % (aqueous solution)
Sodium hydroxide 10 % (aqueous solution)
p-xylene, undiluted
Butan-1-ol, undiluted
n-heptane, undiluted
3. Design
3.1 Helmet shell
The helmet shell is covered with a functional paint coating (impact resistant).
If the paint coating is damaged, it may affect the protective function of the
helmet; therefore, the damage must be repaired by a professional immediately.
3.2 Interior helmet harness
The interior helmet harness allows the optimum adjustment of the helmet fit
to the head. The covering of the headband is attached using a Velcro strip,
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