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USER INSTRUCTION, SAFETY
AND TRAINING GUIDE
NFPA 1951 Compliant
Technical Rescue Helmets
This guide should be removed only by the end user! In the event this guide becomes
detached from the Helmet, turn this guide in to the authorities responsible for the care
and maintenance of the Helmet.
You MUST read this Guide and all Helmet Safety, Cleaning and Information labels
before wearing.
Burns are a function of time and temperature. First degree skin burns can occur when skin
reaches a temperature of as low as 118° F (47.8° C).
Fire burns at temperatures up to 2000° F (1093.3° C) or higher.
This Helmet provides limited thermal protection in compliance with NFPA 1951.
While wearing this Helmet, you may be burned without heat sensation or warning
in some circumstances, and without any sign of damage to the Helmet.
DANGER
!
DAYTON, OHIO 45414
www.LIONprotects.com
IMPORTANT!
You must register the warranty
on your Helmet.
Go to
http://www.lionprotects.com/
LION-helmets-care-and-use
PPE Training is
Now Online
Earn your LION NFPA 1500
PPE Safety and Use Certificate
7200 POE AVE.
June 2015

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  • Page 1 Go to http://www.lionprotects.com/ LION-helmets-care-and-use PPE Training is Now Online Earn your LION NFPA 1500 PPE Safety and Use Certificate  DANGER This guide should be removed only by the end user! In the event this guide becomes detached from the Helmet, turn this guide in to the authorities responsible for the care and maintenance of the Helmet.
  • Page 2 Clean at least 2 times per month. Failure to clean may cause damage to helmet and/or skin irritation. For information, or for a User Guide, contact LION, 7200 Poe Ave., Dayton, OH 45414 Visit www.LIONprotects.com, or Call 1-800-421-2926...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Inspection, Cleaning, Repair, Retirement and Disposal Record... . . 23 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your new LION product. Your NFPA 1951 Compliant Technical Rescue Helmet (referred to throughout this Guide as “NFPA 1951 Compliant Helmet”...

  • Page 4: Definitions

    For your personal safety, be alert for important safety messages in this training guide:  DANGER DANGER Indicates immediate hazards that will result in serious personal injury or death if not avoided, or if instructions, including recommended precautions, are not followed. The signal word “DANGER”...
  • Page 5 ISP (Independent Service Provider) – An Retroreflective Markings – A material that reflects independent third party utilized by an organization and returns a relatively high proportion of light in a (fire department) to perform any one or any direction close to the direction from which it came. combination of advanced inspection, advanced SAFER –...

  • Page 6: Safety Checklist

    SAFETY CHECKLIST PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE Do not use this NFPA 1951 Compliant The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response equipment and services want Helmet until you have checked “YES” to responders to know and understand the following: 1. Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently the following: dangerous activities requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme caution at all times.

  • Page 7: Purpose And Limitations

    PURPOSE AND LIMITATIONS This protective Helmet is designed to provide LIMITED protection to the head against hazards arising from TECHNICAL RESCUE OPERATIONS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL OPERATIONS, AND VICTIM EXTRICATION, INCLUDING: • Heat and flame • Liquid splash of five common fireground chemicals, including AFFF Foam, battery acid, hydraulic fluid, gasoline, 65% chlorine solution (see Section 10) •...

  • Page 8: Helmet Construction, Features And Function

     DANGER Burns are a function of time and temperature. The higher the temperature of the heat source and the longer the exposure time, the greater the severity of burns. FIRST DEGREE BURNS begin when skin temperature reaches approximately 118° F (47.8° C). SECOND DEGREE BURNS occur when skin temperature reaches approximately 131°...

  • Page 9: Inspection

    Advanced Inspection: Your Helmet should undergo a regular Advanced Inspection by an expert in the Fire Department who has been trained by LION, LION TotalCare or a verified ISP at least ® annually or whenever you have a question about whether a Helmet is fit for use.

  • Page 10: Donning, Doffing, Fit And Adjustment

    Ear Cover: Look for dirt, tears, and signs of light degradation. Headband: Examine for dirt, tears, breaks in the connectors, and broken or loose adjustment ratchet. RECORDKEEPING LION TotalCare Centers offer recordkeeping services. For manual records, ® record all inspection and your results on the Inspection, Cleaning, Repair, Retirement and Disposal Record located in the back of this Guide.
  • Page 11 Remove the headband by releasing four retaining tabs from the shell, using recommended LION tool (can be purchased as LION kit #LFH1058). (FIG. 7) Set headband brackets to desired position and snap the four attachment points back into place.

  • Page 12: Marking Considerations

    Disengage goggles. Disconnect the chinstrap and remove the Helmet. Carefully avoid touching any contaminated areas. MARKING CONSIDERATIONS LION recommends marking only the inside of the rear brim of the Helmet with any permanent marker. NEVER MARK ON THE HELMET SAFETY OR CLEANING LABELS!

  • Page 13: Using Your Helmet Safely: How To Minimize The Risk Of Injury

    USING YOUR HELMET SAFELY: HOW TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY PREPARATION Before beginning any emergency operation make sure that you are wearing your helmet with full protective clothing, including boots and gloves before entering any hazardous situation. Don your Helmet according to the procedures in Section 7 of this Guide, and have another person check for proper overlap at the interface areas.
  • Page 14 BURNS Burns are a function of time and temperature. The higher the temperature of the heat source and the longer the exposure time, the greater the severity of burns. FIRST DEGREE BURNS begin when the temperature of skin reaches 118° F (47.8° C). SECOND DEGREE BURNS occur when the skin reaches approximately 131°...
  • Page 15 HEAT STRESS: A SIGNIFICANT CAUSE OF FIREFIGHTER INJURIES Physical work in a warm or hot environment causes a rise in the temperature inside the body. To protect the body against heat, the heart begins to beat faster so that more blood can be moved to the skin surface. Blood vessels near the skin dilate so that they can carry more blood.

  • Page 16: Cleaning, Decontamination And Disinfection

    LION’s specifications; and • The addition of accessories that are not approved by LION as compatible with NFPA 1951 Compliant Helmets. If you have questions about whether accessories will degrade the performance of your Helmet below the NFPA 1951 Standards,...
  • Page 17 Commercially available cleaners. Use commercially available cleaning solutions with a pH greater than 6.0 and less than 10.5. Many household cleaning products fall within this range. Specialty Cleaners. StationCare 1851 from LION TotalCare is designed for NFPA 1951 Garments ®...

  • Page 18: Repair Methods/Installation Of Replacement Parts

    If you have questions concerning the use of a particular disinfectant, contact LION, a LION TotalCare Center, or verified ISP. ® Preparation. Remove contaminated and infected Helmet from wearer and service before beginning. Helmets should remain out of service until decontaminated and disinfected.
  • Page 19 11.1 HELMET SHELLS For damage to Helmet shells, other than cosmetic damage such as scratches or abrasions that are not repairable in the field, consult with LION TotalCare for advice on ® feasibility of Helmet repair. Also read Section 13 for Retirement Considerations.

  • Page 20: Storage

    STORAGE Between runs and for longer term storage, store your Helmet out of direct sunlight, indirect sunlight, or in fluorescent light. Use fans to provide good ventilation to dry Helmets which may have absorbed water or sweat after a run and/or to ensure the removal of any contaminants which may not have been removed by cleaning.

  • Page 21: Retirement

    Helmets and their limitations. If you have any questions about the continued functionality of your protective Helmet, get assistance before wearing it into any emergency situation! Contact a trained expert within your department, LION, a LION TotalCare Center, or a verified ISP. ®...

  • Page 22: Limited Warranty Information

    NFPA 1855, Helmets must be retired no more Conditions of use are outside the control than 10 years from the date of manufacture. of LION. It is the responsibility of the user to inspect and maintain the products to DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND...
  • Page 24 Entire Contents © 2015 June 2015 FI 8993-054 ©2015 LION GROUP, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS GUIDE IS PROTECTED UNDER THE COPYRIGHT LAWS OF UNITED STATES AND THE INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT CONVENTION. NO PART OF THIS GUIDE MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF LION.

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