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SUSTAINING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. Any warranties made by Crye Precision LLC with respect to this product are voided if the product is not used and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this manual. For any questions relative to the use or repair of this product, please write Crye Precision LLC or call 1-718-246-3838 during regular business hours.
AIRFRAME ™ ATX HELMET INTRODUCTION The AirFrame™ ATX is our law enforcement focused ballistic helmet—designed to offer the same advantages of our original AirFrame™ helmet while meeting IIIA ballistic requirements. The unique overlapping shell design of the AirFrame™ creates an integrated vent that provides passive cooling and can reduce the damaging effects of explosive blast waves.
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS (IMAGES NOT TO SCALE) FRONT SHELL REAR SHELL SHELL SCREW SHORT SHELL SCREW LONG SMALL T-NUT NYLON INSERT HELMET STRAP BOLTS LARGE T-NUT HELMET STRAP OBLONG PADS TRAPEZOIDAL PADS...
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS NVG MOUNTING OPTIONS AirFrame™ ATX helmets can be ordered with pre-drilled mounting holes for standard 3-hole or 4-hole night vision mounts. This must be specified at the time of order. Standard 3-hole configuration for night vision mounts 3-hole night vision mount installed Standard 4-hole configuration for night vision mounts 4-hole night vision mount installed...
AIRFRAME ATX HELMET ™ SHELL SIZING Follow the instructions below in order to ensure a correct shell size selection. Select the proper helmet size based on your head circumference. If a measurement falls directly in between two sizes, select the larger size. See the note at bottom of the page for exceptions. Whenever possible, try on a helmet and allow the pads to adjust for five minutes in order to determine which size has the best fit.
AIRFRAME ™ ATX HELMET PAD PLACEMENT Standard AirFrame™ pad placement is shown below. The number of oblong pads varies with helmet size. helmets require 6 oblong MEDIUM pads, helmets require 7 oblong pads, and helmets require 8 oblong pads. All helmets require two trapezoidal pads. LARGE EXTRA LARGE MEDIUM...
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS DONNING *Straps may need to be retightened after a few minutes of wear as helmet pads can soften. Ensure the chinstrap is unbuckled and all Don the helmet and ensure that the nape Buckle the chin strap. straps are loosened. pad is positioned correctly.
AIRFRAME ™ ATX HELMET FIT ADJUSTMENT HELMET IS TOO TIGHT OR TOO HIGH It is extremely important that the helmet not be sized and fitted to sit too high on the head. If the crown pads do not hit the head (wearer cannot feel pads), then the helmet may be too high.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS HELMET SHELL Remove helmet pads from helmet shell and clean separately. Helmet shell can be washed with a mild soap and water using a soft brush or cloth. Towel dry the helmet shell and allow to air dry completely indoors or in a shaded area. HELMET PADS Helmet pads should be washed by hand using a mild soap and cold water.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS REASSEMBLY Instructions for reassembly of helmet shell halves. *If assembling AirFrame™ accessories such as Chops, Ears, or Rails, refer to their instructions for greater detail. With the held upside down, install the two Place the onto the and loosely FRONT SHELL LONG REAR SHELL...
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AIRFRAME ™ ATX HELMET Table 1: Torque Values Once all helmet SHELL SCREWS Helmet Shell Screws 6 in. Lb. (.7 Nm) installed, tighten by hand to torque Strap Bolts 20 in. Lb. (2.3 Nm) values specified in Table 1. Insert through plastic LARGE T-NUTS strap anchors and loosely thread...
Front and rear helmet shells each have a unique serial number located on the inner shell surface. Write your helmet serial numbers below for future reference. Serial numbers should be included when contacting Crye Precision about issues with your helmet or for replacement parts.
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