MSA 475366 V-Gard Full Brim Hard Hat Instruction Manual

MSA 475366 V-Gard Full Brim Hard Hat Instruction Manual

TYPE I Protective Helmet

Instructions and Warnings

MSA Type I helmets include V-Gard” Caps and Hats, V-Gard 500 Vented and Non- Vented Caps and Hats, SmoothDome” Caps, Topgard” Caps and Hats, Thermalgard” Caps, Skullgard® Caps and Hats, Comfo® Caps, and V-Gard C1™ Vented and Non- Vented Hats. These MSA helmets comply with ANSI/ISEAZ89.1-2014 (R2019) for Type I helmets V-Gard Caps and Hats, SmoothDome Caps, Topgard Caps & Hats, Thermalgard Caps, and V-Gard C1™ Vented and Non-Vented Hats are also certified to CSAZ94.1-2015 for Type I helmets provided that the helmet is assembled with MSA’s 1-Touch® or Fas-Trac® Suspension. If, after reading these instructions, you have questions concerning protection offered by these helmets, please call MSA Customer Service

Suspension and helmet sizes must match (example: use only standard size suspension with standard size helmet). Otherwise, helmet protection ability will be reduced. Use proper MSA suspension with MSA helmet shell. DO NOT mix with Non-MSA suspensions or shells. Misuse may result in death or serious injury.

Installing and Adjusting the Suspension

All helmets are shipped with suspension uninstalled to prevent distortion during shipping.
Installing Fas-Trac, Staz-On, or 1-Touch Suspensions (4- and 6-point models):

1. Set helmet upside down on its crown.

2. Line up suspension so that sweatband is at front next to brim (Figure 1).
   NOTE: If helmet label displays reverse symbol, suspension may be installed in reverse (sweatband opposite brim) to allow helmet to be worn with brim at rear of head (Figure 2).

3. Fold sweatband over headband as you would wear it.

4. Fold clips out and up; strap will wrap between clip and headband, and between clip and helmet shell.

5. Push each of four clips into its slot (Figure 2); you should feel and hear them snap into place.

6. For 6-point suspensions, take one of two double clips on each side of suspension’s center and push it into slots on each side of accessory slot inside shell (Figure 3). Repeat for opposite side.

7. For accessory sweatband installation (included with V-Gard C1 Hats): See Figure 11.

Adjusting Fas-Trac, Staz-On, or 1-Touch Suspensions (4- and 6-point

models):

1. For Fas-Trac Suspensions, turn knob counter-clockwise to open ratchet band to its maximum size. Turn knob clockwise to tighten and fit (Figure 4). The back portion of the headband can be adjusted to three different height settings to maximize comfort and fit. To adjust the height, slide the suspension clip button through the open end on the slot and move it to the desired adjustment slot (Figure 9) Repeat for other side of suspension (Figure 10).
2. For Staz-On Suspensions, tighten nape strap while sliding tab to your left until headband fits comfortably (Figure 5 & 6).
3. For 1-Touch Suspensions, squeeze lock on nape strap to loosen, and squeeze finger tabs together to tighten (Figure 7 & 8).
4. Place helmet on your head and push down on its top until headband and shell are at comfortable height. Be sure to leave air space between your head and helmet crown; your head should not touch crown. Air space provides a shock cushion to help protect your head.

Inspection

Before and after each use, inspect the helmet for wear and damage:

Shell

1. Inspect the shell for breakage, cracks, craze pattern, discoloration, chalky appearance, or any other unusual condition.

If any of these conditions exist, replace shell immediately, as these conditions can indicate that helmet has lost its capacity to protect from impact, penetration, and/or electrical shock.

Suspension

1. Check suspension for loss of flexibility.
2. Check suspension for cracks, breaks, frayed straps, or damaged stitching.

If any of these conditions exist, replace suspension before wearing helmet.

Helmet Care

• Clean helmet assembly regularly with MA’s Confidence Plus® Cleaning Solution (P/Ns 10009971 or 10032737) or mild soap (no detergents) and warm water.
• Helmets must be cleaned regularly in order to be adequately inspected. A clean suspension also helps to offset skin irritation.
• Do not throw, drop, or use helmet as support. As with any piece of specialized equipment, this helmet must not be abused.
• Store helmet in clean, dry environment, not over 49° C (120°F).

Useful Service Life Guidelines

This helmet was made with high-quality, wear-resistant materials, but it will not last forever.

• Inspect your helmet before and after each use and replace any parts) as required. Always replace your helmet after it has withstood an impact or penetration. As the manufacturer of your helmet, we recommend that you replace the following:
  Suspension – replace after no more than 12 months of use.
  Shell – replace after no more than five years of use.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

• This helmet provides limited impact and penetration protection to top of head.
• This helmet is not specifically designed to protect against front, side, or rear (that is, “lateral”) blows.
• As an Industrial Protective Type I helmet, this helmet should be effective against small tools, bolts, rivets, and similar hazards. Some conditions can exceed this helmet’s capacity to protect against serious injury or death. Avoid areas where chance of severe impact or penetration exists.
• CLASS E and G helmets provide limited electrical protection as outlined in ANSI/SEA Z89.1-2014 (2019 R) and CSA Z94.1-2015. Class C helmets provide no electrical protection.
• This helmet must fit securely on head to provide maximum protection.
• Never store gloves, cigarettes, earplugs, etc., between suspension and helmet shell, as objects in this space can transmit large forces to head and neck resulting in serious injury or death.
• Never use this helmet as a vehicular or sports helmet.
• Never alter or modify this helmet in any way.
• Never use paint, solvents, alcohol, or hydro-carbon type cleaners (M.E.K. thinner, gasoline, kerosene) on this helmet, as these substances may cause unnoticeable damage or generate risk of ignition of flammable fumes from helmet static discharge during cleaning.

Only V-Gard® Accessory products are tested and approved as a fully-integrated system with MSA protective helmets. Use only MSA V-Gard® Helmet Accessories with MS protective helmets to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards. V-Gard Helmet Accessories have been tested to their applicable standards, including ANSI/SEA Z87.1 and CSA Z94.3. V-Gard Helmet Accessories do not compromise the compliance of V-Gard helmets with ANSI/SEA Z89.1 or CSA294.1 standards for the applicable classes as stated on the helmet.

Although non-MSA accessories may appear to be effective on MSA helmets, MSA has evaluated onlv MSA helmet accessories.

• KEEP THIS BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IN CRIBS, BEDS. CARRIAGES, OR PLAY PENS. THE THIN FILM MAY CLING TO NOSE AND MOUTH AND PREVENT BREATHING.
• HELMET IS TO BE REMOVED FROM BAG ONLY BY THE END USER.
• ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF BAG MUST BE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOWED WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ALL WARNINGS.

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