Dr ger HPS 3500 Rescue Helmet Instruction Manual

Dräger HPS 3500 Rescue Helmet

Product Information

The product is a helmet designed for use in water according to the requirements of EN 1385:2012. The helmet has a chin strap, retention system, ventilation system, and various optional components such as a front lamp, goggle, neck guard, side lamp, and mesh visor. It is important to follow the safety-related information and conventions outlined in the user manual to ensure proper usage.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the product, carefully read the instructions for use and those of associated products.
2. Ensure that the product is used only for the purposes specified in the intended use section of the document.
3. Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product or fit it with third-party components.
4. Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with the product.
5. When fitted with another item of personal protective equipment or with an accessory other than as supplied by the helmet manufacturer for use with this helmet, a helmet marked as complying with this European standard might no longer satisfy all clauses of this European standard.
6. The helmet complies with European standards when the chin strap supplied by the helmet manufacturer is worn and adjusted according to the instructions.
7. Follow the instructions for use strictly and ensure that they are retained and appropriately used by the product user.
8. The product has various optional components such as a front lamp, goggle, neck guard, side lamp, and mesh visor that can be attached as desired.
9. The size adjustment wheel can be used to adjust the helmet to fit the user’s head.
10. Ensure that the retention system is used without the chin cup when using the HPS 3500 helmet in water.

Safety-related information

• Before using this product, carefully read these Instructions for Use and those of the associated products.

• Strictly follow the Instructions for Use. The user must fully understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes specified in the Intended use section of this document.

• Do not dispose of the Instructions for Use. Ensure that they are retained and appropriately used by the product user.

• Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with this product.

• Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and service the product. Dräger recommends a Dräger service contract for all maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried out by Dräger.

• Only authentic Dräger spare parts and
  accessories may be used for maintenance. Otherwise the proper functioning of the product may be impaired.

• Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product. The product must not be fitted with third-party components.
  Notify Dräger in the event of any product or component fault or failure.

• Incorrect or third-party inner fittings, the drilling of new holes for accessories or other modifications to the helmet may adversely affect the protective function and invalidate any approval.

• When fitted with another item of personal protective equipment or with an accessory other than as supplied by the helmet manufacturer for use with this helmet, a helmet marked as complying with this European standard might no longer satisfy all clauses of this European standard. This helmet complies with the requirements of the European standards when the chin strap supplied by the helmet manufacturer is worn and adjusted in accordance with these instructions.

• The HPS 3500 helmet, for use in water according to the requirements of EN 1385:2012, must be used with the retention system without the chin cup.

Conventions used in this document

Definition of alert icons
The following alert icons are used in this document to provide and highlight areas of the associated warning text that require greater awareness from the user. The meanings of the alert icons are defined as follows:

WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, it could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, it could result in physical injury, or damage to the product or environment. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Description

Product overview

1. Adjustment band
2. Retention straps
3. Helmet shell
4. Ventilation system
5. Front lamp interface (only with Extend version)
6. Front comfort piece
7. Suspension mesh
8. Rear comfort piece
9. Harness
10. Quick-release buckle
11. Chin cup
12. Front lamp (optional)
13. Goggle (optional)
14. Neck guard (optional)
15. Side lamp (optional)
16. Mesh visor (optional)
17. Size adjustment wheel

Feature description
The helmet is continuously adjustable for head sizes from 52 to 64 cm with optional padding from 50 to 64 cm. It features a ventilation system that prevents ingress of sparks, cuttings, or other particles. The ventilation openings can be sealed completely during an operation . The helmet can be equipped with goggles. Alternatively, a mesh visor and other visors can be attached to the helmet. Neck guard, lamp holders, lamps, hearing protection, reflective stripes and other accessories are available.

Intended use
The Dräger HPS 3500 is exclusively designed to be used by firefighting and rescue teams in search and rescue missions (EN 16473:2014), for forest and bush firefighting (EN 16471:2014), height rescue (EN 12492:2012), water rescue (EN 1385:2012) and any technical support operations in emergency situations.
The helmet has been designed to absorb the energy of an impact by destroying or partially damaging the helmet shell and the harness. Even if this damage is not immediately visible, any helmet that has been subjected to strong impact must be replaced.

Limitations on use
The Dräger HPS 3500 is neither designed to be used as a helmet for bicycles or motorbikes nor to perform sports activities and it is not to be used as a firefighting helmet in buildings and structures certified according to EN 443:2008.

Approvals
The helmet is approved according to

• EN 16471:2014
• EN 16473:2014
• EN 12492:2012
• EN 1385:2012
• CA 39767
• (EU) 2016/425

Declaration of conformity for the helmet see:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q3m2u6z6kmk3qyk/AABic12zkRYaV2_LsjnA9dTga?dl=0

Explanation of type-identifying markings and symbols
Helmet

1. Notified body
2. Optional requirements (marked with ***)
3. Sizes
4. Refer to instructions for use
5. Manufacturer
6. Distributor
7. Product description
8. Product name
9. Serial number
10. Country and date of manufacture
11. Reference standards
12. CE mark
13. N

Use

Prerequisites for use
Any improper use of the helmet beyond its intended use or the applicable laws and regulations may expose the user to personal harm.
In order to provide adequate protection, this helmet must be adjusted to the head size of the user.
For your own safety, familiarize yourself with the adjustment systems before using the helmet. Make several adjustments and fasten and unfasten the retention system several times so that these actions become instinctive.

Preparation for use
WARNING
Risk of injury!
The protective effect of the helmet is achieved only when the helmet fits perfectly, wearing height, harness and support ring are properly adjusted and the chin strap is closed.
Only wear the helmet when it is fully assembled. All attachments must be properly secured to the helmet. Do not wear removable parts separately.

Adjusting the height
Adjust the helmet in height by changing the depth of the suspension mesh as follows:

• Release the rear tabs of the mesh fastened with hook-andloop fastener and slide them in the slots on the harness.

Adjusting the circumference
INFO: The helmet is supplied with the size adjustment band fully extended. For proper adjustment follow the sequence described below.

• Put on the helmet and then adjust the size using the wheel.
• For optimal adjustment, it is advisable to push down on the helmet with one hand and then make the adjustment with the other hand. The size adjustment system also acts on the neck straps.
• Pull the two straps (see figure 1, item 1) that join the chin strap to the adjustment system only during the first adjustment.
  

Adjusting the retention system
First use
Chin strap:

1. Adjust in height as described in chapter 4.2.1.

2. Put on the helmet.

3. Adjust the size as described in chapter 4.2.2.

4. Fasten the buckle.

5. Slide the adjustment strap (see figure 2, item 1) in the adjustment crosspiece of the system (item 2).
   

6. Again pull the adjustment strap so that the system adjusts correctly.
   If you cannot achieve the correct adjustment, act on the adjusters (see figure 3, item 3) positioned on either side of the chin strap and lengthen or shorten the strap.
   

Regular use
Chin strap:

• Fasten the chin strap with the buckle.

Size adjustment:

• Adjust as described in chapter 4.2.2.

Attaching the goggle (optional)
Attach the goggle with silicone cord as follows (see figure 4).

1. Insert one of the ends of the silicone cord from the outside into the hole (item 1).
2. Repeat with the other end of the silicone cord on the other side of the helmet.
3. Pull on both ends of the cord evenly so that the cord sits on the helmet rim.
4. Pull one end of the silicone cord first through one hole on the inside of the goggle support (item 3). Then pull it back through the other hole (item 4).
5. Continuing with the same end, pull the silicone cord through the hole in the helmet shell (item 1) again.
6. Pull the same end of the silicone cord through the hole in the middle of the helmet rim (item 2) and securely fasten it by making a single knot (detail A).
7. Repeat steps 4-6 with the other end of the silicone cord.

Attach the goggle with the elastic band as follows (see figure 5).

1. Starting from the inside of the goggle, pull one end of the elastic band out through the narrow slit of the goggle support. Pull the elastic band back in through the wide slit. This fixes the elastic band to one side of the goggle.
2. Slide the other end of the elastic band through the oblique slit in the helmet shell (item 1).
3. Slide the elastic band around the rear of the helmet. Pull the band through the oblique slit on the other slide. making sure that it sits on the elevated part of the helmet above the rim as seen in figure 6.
4. Fix the end of the elastic band to the goggle as described in step 1.

Attach the goggle with elastic band and fast connection system (Quick Connect) as follows (see figures 7-11).

1. Check that the goggle is positioned correctly (figure 7).
   

2. Insert one of the fast couplings into one of the oblique slits on the helmet shell (see figure 8, item 1).
   

3. Position the tooth of the fast coupling so that it rests on the edge of the helmet shell (see figure 8, item 2).

4. Push the coupling (see figure 9, item 3) until a “CLICK” is heard (see figure 9, item 4.
   

5. Make sure that the attachment system of the fast coupling is correctly connected to the helmet shell (see figure 10).
   

6. Repeat steps 2-5 on the other side of the helmet (see figure 11).
   

When the goggle is used with the elastic band or with the quick connectors, the pressure of the goggle on your face can be adjusted using the ends of the elastic band that protrude from the retainers.
If you do not want to use the goggle, push it up onto the helmet.
When the goggle is used with the fast connection system, you can remove them by pushing the teeth of the connection system.

Attaching the side lamp (optional)
The lamp holder is fitted on the left or right of the helmet shell on the dedicated adaptors.

1. To use the lamp, fit the holder (see figure 12, item 1) in the slide of the adaptor (item 2).
   

2. Fit the lamp (see figure 14, item 3) in the holder (item 1).
   

The lamp can be used in two positions:

• facing down (see figure 15)
  

• facing up (see figure 16)
  

Attaching the front lamp (optional)
The front lamp adapter (see figure 17, item 2) is fixed to the interface on the front of the helmet shell and is compatible only with specifically designed front lamps.

1. Position the front lamp with the lamp adapter (see figure 17, item 1) on the front lamp interface from the top (see figure 18).
   

2. Slide the lamp down until the adapter clicks into the front lamp interface (see figure 19).
   

3. Adjust the position of the lamp (see figures 20+21, item 2)
   

4. To remove the lamp (see figure 22) pull the lever (item 3) on the lamp adapter until the adapter detaches from the interface. Slide the front lamp with the lamp adapter upwards and remove it from the front lamp interface.
   

Further details will be available in the instructions for use provided with the accessories.

Attaching the earmuffs (optional)

1. To fasten the earmuffs, fit the fastening supports (see figure 23, item 2) on the connectors (item 1) provided on the helmet shell.
   

2. Pull the earmuffs down over the ears to use them or push them up if you do not want to use them.

3. To push up the earmuffs onto the helmet shell, first pull them off your ears until you hear a click and then turn them upward and lock them into place by pressing on the earmuffs.

4. To remove the earmuffs, press on the locking point (see figure 24, item 3) of the fastening support (item 2).
   

Further details will be available in the instructions for use provided with the accessories.

Attaching the mesh visor/transparent visor (optional)
INFO: To fit these accessories, you must have fitted the earmuffs or the relative supports.
This accessory is not compatible with the goggle.

• Clip the visor onto the fastening clips (see figure 25, item 1) in the fastening supports (item 2).

Once fastened, the visor can be adjusted to two positions:

• up (see figure 27)
  

• down (see figure 26)
  

To remove the visor, pull it out of the fastening clips. Further details will be available in the instructions for use provided with the accessory.

Attaching the neck guard (optional)

• Release the two tabs (see figure 28, item 1) of the harness. Release the rear of the harness (see figure 29, item 1) by pulling upwards so that the clips are released from the helmet shell (see figure 30, item 2).
  
  

• Insert the two central straps (see figure 31, item 3) in the tabs of the two released clips (item 4) and refit them in their seats (see figure 32).

• Refit the rear harness.
• Fit the two side straps (see figure 33, item 5) on the harness band.
  

To remove the neck guard work in reverse order. The neck guard can be used in two different ways:

• Nape and shoulder protection:

  • Position the neck guard behind the neck and on the shoulders with the side pieces folded back (see figure 34).
    

• Nape, shoulder, and throat protection:

  • Position the neck guard behind the neck and on the shoulders with the side pieces tied around the throat (see figure 35).
    
    Further details will be available in the instructions for use provided with the accessories.

During use
Ventilation system use
The ventilation system can be closed to prevent rainwater and fire- extinguishing water from penetrating. Despite the steel spark protection mesh, Dräger recommends to completely close the ventilation system during fires, near fires or when there is a strong wind. If the helmet is used during water rescue, Dräger recommends to open the ventilation system.

• Operate the sliding lever on the top of the helmet with one hand (see figure 36).
  

  • Position 1 = Closed
  • Position 2 = Open

Maintenance

Maintenance intervals
Inspect the helmet before and after each use, paying particular attention to all the fastening points (harness and retention system). Immediately replace any worn and/or damaged parts, exclusively using spare parts supplied by Dräger, since only the original spare parts are homologated and guarantee conformity of the helmet.

• Check that there are no colour changes and/or cracks on the helmet shell and harness.
• Check that there are no cuts and/or breakage at the edges and the holes.
• Check that the suspension system is intact by checking the seams.
• Check that the goggle is not scratched or damaged.

Cleaning
Cleaning the helmet
After each use, put the helmet in its bag or in a closed place (e.g. locker) away from light and humidity.
Clean the helmet as follows:

• Never clean the helmet in the sun.
• Disassemble the helmet (see Section 5.3.1 on Page 11).
• Clean all the parts inside and outside using only neutral soap and lukewarm water.
• Leave to dry at room temperature.
• Do not use dryers.
• Before reassembling the helmet, check that all the parts are completely dry.
• When the helmet is completely dry, reassemble it (see Section 5.3.2 on Page 11).

CAUTION
Never use abrasive or strong alkaline detergents, solvents or organic liquids such as petrol or alcohol! Otherwise the break strength and thus, the protective function of the helmet will be decreased.

Maintenance work
INFO: Never apply decals and/or identification labels less than 25 mm from the edges of the helmet shell.

Disassembling the helmet
To proceed with disassembly, place the helmet upside down on an uncluttered surface in order not to lose any components. During the disassembly procedures, position all the parts removed in an orderly way.

1. Pull the strap (see figure 37, item 1) out of the adjusters (item 2) and out of the adjustment system.
   

2. Release the rear part (see figure 38, item 3) of the protective mesh (see figure 39, item 4).
   
   

3. Release the two tabs (see figure 40, item 5) of the harness (item 6).
   

4. Release the rear of the harness (see figure 41, item 6) by pulling upwards so that the clips are released from the helmet shell.
   

5. Release the front part (see figure 42, item 7) of the harness and pull it upwards so that the clips are released from the helmet shell, then remove the harness from the helmet (see figure 43).
   
   

6. Release the retention system by pushing the fasteners (see figure 44, item 8) downward and remove the harness with the retention system.
   

7. Unfasten the clips (see figure 45, item 9) from the harness (turn and remove).
   

8. Remove the mesh (see figure 46, item 4) releasing it from the respective fastening pins.
   

9. Release and remove the rear comfort piece (see figure 47, item 10) by unfastening the hook-and-loop strips.
   

10. Remove the front comfort piece by unfastening the hook- and-loop strips (see figures 48+49, item 11).
    
    

Assembling the helmet

1. Refit the fasteners (see figure 50, item 1) of the retention system from the bottom to the top.
   

2. Fit the clips (see figure 51, item 2) of the retention straps (see figure 52, item 3) making sure that the strap passes between the clips and the helmet shell and refasten the clips (see figure 53, item 4).
   
   
   

3. Fit the front comfort piece (see figure 54, item 5) on the retention system.
   

4. Refit the mesh (see figure 55, item 6) on the harness.
   

5. Refit the rear comfort piece (see figure 56, item 7) using the hook-and-loop strips.
   

6. Refit the harness complete with mesh and comfort piece on the helmet and fasten the rear and front fasteners (see figures 57/58).
   
   

7. Fit the retention system inserting the front straps (see figure 60, item 8) in the adjusters (item 9) and the rear straps (item 10) in the adjustment system (item 11).
   

8. Fit the anti-stretch strap (see figure 59, item 12) of the retention system using the adjuster (item 13).
   

The anti-stretch strap (item 12) stays positioned underneath the protective mesh (item 14).

Transport

The helmet can be transported in the original packaging or the optional helmet bag.

Storage

The helmet must be stored in a clean, dry, dark place away from sources of heat and at a temperature between +10 °C and +40 °C.
The helmet and its accessories can either be stored in the original transport packaging or in the optional transportation bag.
Never leave the helmet in a vehicle if not in its bag to prevent needless exposure to the sun (UV rays).

Disposal

With proper care, both helmet and goggle have a life time of about 8 years. Depending on the conditions of use, the life time may vary considerably. The helmet must be replaced if damaged or subjected to mechanical stress. Dispose of the goggle if there is evident surface damage, such as scratches, cuts or marks.
Strictly comply with the disposal regulations in force.

Technical data

• Helmet weight
  • HPS 3500 Basic (mass dyed versions) approx. 710 g (±3%)
  • HPS 3500 Premium (painted versions) approx. 780 g (±3%)
  • HPS 3500 Extend (painted versions with front lamp support) approx. 800 g (±3%)
• Goggle weight approx. 116 g
• Helmet dimensions (W x H x L) 240 x 295 x 193 mm
• Storage temperature +10 °C to +40 °C

Order list

3700743
Helmet shell with ventilation system, adaptors and front lamp holder – white| 3700744
Ventilation system| R58413
Adaptors / Lamp holder snap-on| R58565
Suspension system| R62664
Chin strap with chin loop| R62665
Chin strap with chin cup| 3700746
Chin cup| 3700747
Suspension mesh| R58418
Size adjustment system| R62666
Adjustment wheel| R62668
Rear adjuster| R62667
Front band| R58421
Front comfort piece| R58422
Rear comfort piece| R58423
Silicone cord| R58425
Elastic band – variable| R58562
Goggle1 with elastic band| R58564
Goggle1 with silicone cord| R58424
Goggle1 with elastic band and quick connection system| 3700725
Quick connection system with elastic band| 3700754
Quick connection system, 10x| 3700757
Reflective strips – red1| R58426
Reflective strips – yellow1| R58427
Reflective strips – grey-silver1| R58428
Designation and description| Order number
Lamp holder (for PX1 lamps)1| R58566
Lamp holder (for UK and Peli lamps)1| R62669
Helmet lamp Dräger PX1 LED1| R62350
Earmuffs1| R58430
Helmet lamp Dräger PX1 LED SHORTY| 3701450
HPS 3500 Front lamp incl. lamp holder (PELI 2765 Z0)| 3700741
Mesh visor1| R58431
Polycarbonate visor, clear1| R58432
Polycarbonate visor, clear (electric arcs protection)1| R58433
Neck guard1| R58434
Helmet pouch1| R79282
Helmet bag, big1| R58555
Helmet bag, small1| R68555

Notified Body:
CSI S.p.A.
Viale Lombardia 20
20021 Bollate
Italy
Reference number: 0497

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Revalstraße 1
23560 Lübeck, Germany
Tel +49 451 882 0
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www.draeger.com
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© Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
Edition 08 – December 2020 (Edition 01 – April 2015)
Subject to alteration

References

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