MSA Cairns XF1 Operating Manual
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Summary of Contents for MSA Cairns XF1
- Page 1 Operating Manual ® MSA Cairns Fire Helmet Order No.: CH180A33- PQ730227/00 MSAsafety.com...
- Page 2 MSAFIRE.com KEYWORD: CairnsCommunity. The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided if the product is not used and maintained according to the instructions in this manual. Read and observe the DANGERS, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside. If any information in this manual is unclear, or if you have any questions, contact MSA Customer Service at 1-877-MSA-FIRE or visit our website at (MSAFIRE.com) before using this fire helmet.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Msa Cairns ® Xf1
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Page 5: Dangers, Warnings And Cautions
MSA. Using unauthorized components or accessories can adversely affect fire helmet performance. Do not alter, paint, or attach any item that is not recommended by MSA to the fire helmet. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the fire helmet. -
Page 6: Description
L: 3.81 lb ± 1 oz (1730 ± 30 g) no options) • Integrated lighting module • Visor • Flexible Microphone Headset Options Detailed information regarding the lighting module and the Flexible Microphone Headset can be found in separate user manuals for these devices. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 7: Attaching Ear Covers And Accessories
Place the ear covers upside down above the helmet. Insert the 2 clips marked in the central slots (A, B). Push the 4 pressure clips in order (C, D, E and then F) until the clips lock. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 8: Visor
Place the helmet upside down with the face shield towards you. Insert the left box (L) of the XF1 lighting module into the space provided on the left side of the helmet and firmly clip the box into place. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 9: Communication Headset
Communication Headset Refer to the Communication headset operating manual (MSAfire.com/Cairns). If both the lighting module and XF1 flexible microphone headset are installed inside the helmet, disas- semble the flexible microphone headset first and then disassemble the lighting module. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 10: Donning The Helmet
Adjust nape strap/rear headband by rotating to optimize fit on back of the head. Ensure that both the left and right side adjust- ments are on the same setting so that the helmet sits properly on the head. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 11: Donning
Never wear the fire helmet without fastening and tightening the chinstrap. Failure to obey this warning can result in serious personal injury or death. The chinstrap is equipped with 3 adjustment points to allow quick and simple adjustment while the helmet is on the head. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 12: Face Shield And Visor
Any face shield or visor that has been scratched, dropped or damaged must be replaced. Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death. Face Shield Position by pushing it up or pulling it down as far as it will go. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 13: Doffing The Helmet
Doffing the Helmet Loosen and unbuckle the chinstrap. While holding the helmet, turn the ratchet knob counterclockwise (to the left) to loosen the head- band. Remove the helmet. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 14: Care And Maintenance
NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Prox- imity Fire Fighting. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 15: Routine Cleaning
Allow the impact cap to air-dry completely. Do not use a heat source such as forced air to dry the impact cap more quickly. Do not tumble dry. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 16: Ear Covers, Ratchet Cover, Chinstrap And Headband Liner (Soft Goods)
(first A then B). Rotate the clips on right and left side of the chinstrap 90 degrees towards the rear of the helmet (C). Push each clip forward (D) and raise it on the back (E). ® MSA Cairns... - Page 17 Place the crown pad straps between the plastic headband and the headband liner. Secure the straps in place by reattaching the head- band liner to the plastic headband using the hook- and-loop tabs. Insert both clips (F) into the slots vertically. ® MSA Cairns...
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Page 18: Face Shield And Visor
Wipe with mild detergent solution and a soft cloth. Do not use solvent based products or abrasive materials. • Allow the face shield or visor to air dry completely. Do not use a heat source such as forced air to dry the impact cap more quickly. Do not tumble dry. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 19: Advanced Cleaning
If it is necessary to use a stronger cleaning agent than what is recom- mended in this manual, contact MSA Customer Service at 1-877-MSA-FIRE. Do not use abrasives, solvents, paint removers, acetone, paint or lacquer thinner, or any chlori- ... -
Page 20: Routine Inspection
(such as visors or ratchet), etc., the fire helmet should be taken to the trained maintenance technician or an MSA approved mainte- nance center. -
Page 21: Impact Cap
If any of the following conditions exist, replace the visor or attachment clips, as applicable: • Blistered, bubbled, cracked, or charred lens • Broken quick-connect attachment clips • Lens will not stay in the stowed position and/or cannot be adjusted ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 22: Edge Trim
Disassemble the fire helmet using the instructions in Section 6.4.1 "Fire Helmet Disassembling Proce- dure"and inspect all components for the conditions listed in Section 6.3 "Routine Inspection". ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 23: Fire Helmet Disassembling Procedure
Face shield Ear cover The following instructions enable a complete disassembling of the fire helmet for individual component inspection. Turn the fire helmet upside down. Remove the ear cover. Remove the headband liner and the ratchet cover. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 24: Fire Helmet Resassembling Procedure
Rotate the top of the visor towards the helmet and gently push the visor inwards to insert the upper clips in their location. c) Lock the upper clips rotating them at 180° (facing the engraved lock), using a Torx 15 tool. ® MSA Cairns... -
Page 25: Storage
Storage WARNING! Do not store equipment that is not explicitly authorized by MSA in or on the fire helmet. The storage of gloves, wedges, lights, and other equipment in or on the fire helmet can dramatically change the protective capacity of the fire helmet. -
Page 26: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement Parts and Accessories Please see our catalog, visit MSAFIRE.com or contact your authorized MSA fire service distributor for a full line of genuine MSA accessories and replacement parts. Replacement Parts Description Part Number Clear face shield XF1... - Page 27 Finally, in the unlikely event a safety notification or warranty service is required, MSA will have the ability to contact you. Your completed registration also helps us to keep you updated on support, service, product information and promotions/special offers.
- Page 28 For local MSA contacts, please visit us at MSAsafety.com Because every life has a purpose...
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