Functional Description; Intended Use - Dräger HPS SafeGuard Instrucciones De Uso

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Description
3.2

Functional description

3.2.1 Basic version
The fire helmets in the Dräger HPS SafeGuard series consist
of a paint-coated helmet shell made of glass-fibre reinforced
thermosetting plastic featuring the following properties:
– It is resistant to ageing
– It is resistant to sunlight (UV radiation).
– Beyond that it offers excellent resistance against
weathering, as well as against chemical and thermal
influences.
The fire helmets are always fitted with a face protector.
The internal helmet components include the cushioning
system, harness, size adjustment system and carrying
system. The internal helmet components can be used to
adjust the helmet to meet the size and shape of the wearer's
head.
The fire helmets can be worn alone or with a respiratory
protective mask.
The fire helmets are available in one size and various
configurations.
3.2.2 Configurable components
The following components are optionally available and
supplement the helmet system:
– Dräger HPS FlashLight
This lamp is attached to the front plate. If this lamp is not
attached, the front plate will include a cover.
– Standard helmet lamp
This lamp is attached to the Extend function plate. The
associated lamp holder can be locked in different
positions.
– Visors
An eye protector may be additionally used.
– COM holder
A helmet communication system (e.g. Dräger HPS-COM)
can be plugged into the COM holder.
– neck guard
The neck guard is available in various versions.
– Spacer
The spacer is used for pre-adjustment in the following
cases:
– for very small heads
– for changing the helmet's centre of gravity
– for increasing the distance of the visor from the face
– Reflective strips
The reflective strips are available in various versions.
– Comfort pad
The comfort pad can be attached to the head straps. It
improves wearing comfort.
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3.3

Intended use

The fire helmets are solely intended for the following
operations:
– Fire fighting in buildings
– Forest and wildland firefighting
– Rescue and recovery work
– Tasks associated with traffic accidents
– All other tasks that are included in the remit of a fire
fighter, with the exception of riding a motorbike.
Any other use is prohibited.
The fire helmets protect the head and face from the following:
– Impacts
– Sharp objects
– Impact of solid bodies
– Contact with liquids, corrosive chemicals and molten
metals
– Radiant heat
– Flames
– contact with electrical current
Depending on the kind of operation, the fire helmets can be
equipped with the corresponding type of visor. The visors are
marked differently according to their intended use (see
"Marking of the visors", page 13). An appropriate risk
assessment should be carried out in order to determine which
visor can be used for the intended purpose.
The visors are solely intended for use with the fire helmets of
the Dräger HPS SafeGuard series.
3.4 Approvals
For information about approvals, see supplement 9300206.
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