Bullard Magma - Manual

FIRE HELMET USER
INFORMATION GUIDE
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Thank you for choosing the Bullard Magma Fire Helmet.
Head protection is an integral element of personal safety equipment that reduces the risk and
helps prevent head injuries.
Please read the following information to learn how to properly adjust your helmet.
These instructions have been written with both your safety and comfort in mind.
Do not use this helmet until you have read and understand the user information in this manual.
Sizing, Fit and Adjustment
MAGMA offers a wide range of adjustment features to create the proper fit for each user.
Some are basic adjustments; some are related to the use
of accessories and/or supplementary components. Head
size 52-65cm, weight approx. 1.400g.
Basic adjustments
The ratchet system A allows adjusting the head size
continuously to any size from 50-65 cm. To open the ratchet
head ring, turn the ratchet knob counterclockwise. Put on
your helmet and turn the ratchet clockwise to a snug fit.
Both front B and nape C band can be adjusted horizontally back
and forth for proper balance and to fit very small and very big
head sizes.
Same for proper fit of the eye protector. Adjust the front band B
backwards by relocating the snap fasteners to the designated
position if more room is needed between the eyes and the eye
protector. Both the crown straps D and the connection strap
E
adjust the helmet position vertically. The connection strap E can move the front part of the helmet
up and down independently from the crown straps. Adjust by means of velcro strips to the
desired position.
Adjustments related to accessories and/or optional components
The brow band B can be moved up to give enough room for
wearing a face mask.
The nape band C can be moved down to make the helmet
tilt back permitting space for goggles.
Chin strap
The red-black buckle A opens and closes the chin strap.
Pressing the top of the red male part B to the outside
opens the buckle.
Cheek straps are adjusted with ladder locks
C on both sides. Pull up the ladder lock to
elongate the strap and pull the loose ends to
shorten the straps. The chin strap is adjustable
via a double D-ring D.
The X-shaped neck straps E adjust with a
single cam buckle to the left and are self
balancing.
This helmet complies with the retention requirements of EN443:2008 when the chin strap,
supplied by the helmet manufacturer, is worn and adjusted in accordance with these instructions.
Visor
The integrated visor A and (optional) eye protector B should be
pulled down completely while in use.
Protection is only provided in the fully deployed position.
WARNING
Visors only provide limited protection against flying particles and are considered secondary
eye protection.
Always wear protective goggles when working with saws or devices used for cutting and
extrication.
Visors are not suitable for use at high ambient temperatures. Retract the visor to the stowed
position during structural fire fighting.
In extreme temperatures even the best visor materials lose their stability. Visors deformed
due to thermal loads must be replaced immediately.
The performance of your visor has been tested under the temperature range -40°C to 120°C.
Components not being marked “T” should not be used under extreme temperature.
Mesh visors are not suitable to protect against heat, flames, sparks, hazardous liquids,
molten material or electricity.
Damaged visors must be replaced.
Marking visor and eye protector
Marking Explanation of marking
EN14458:2004 European standard upon which marking is based
Bullard manufacturer
R950 example for item number
12 example for year of manufacturing
. + suitable for fire fighting
= for general use
rating as face protection
rating as eye protection
Optional characteristics and marking
.-40°C suitable down to -40°C
K abrasion resistance
N anti-fog
Contact with liquid chemicals
The durability of the visor and adapters was tested with the following chemicals
Chemical
Concentration
Sulfur dioxide 30%
sodium hydroxide 10%
p-Xylene undiluted
butane- 1 -oL undiluted
n-Heptane undiluted
Diagram transmission factor
The radiant heat protection
provided by this visor varies
with the temperature of the
heat source as shown in this
graph. The visor should only
be used in situations where
it can reduce the exposure of
the wearer’s eyes to below
100 W/m².
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