Hellberg Xstream Headband Hearing Protection User Guide

June 6, 2024
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A. Parts

Hellberg Xstream Headband Hearing Protection - parts

B. Accessories and spare parts

Hellberg Xstream Headband Hearing Protection - spare
parts

C. Fitting and adjustment

Hellberg Xstream Headband Hearing Protection - Fitting and
adjustment

D. Change of hygiene kit

Hellberg Xstream Headband Hearing Protection - Change of hygiene
kit

B5. Boom microphone

Hellberg Xstream Headband Hearing Protection - Boom
microphone

G. Approved helmet combinations

Manufacturer G1| Helmet model G2| Adapter G3| S| M| L| Manufacturer G1| Helmet model G2| Adapter G3| S| M| L
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Auboueix| Iris 2| 30 mm| x| x| x| Petzl| | | | | x
Bjomklader| Balance HD| 30 mm| H| x| X| Schuberth| BER80| 30 mm| X| x| x
Bjomklader| Balance AC| 30 mm| H| x| Ix| Schuberth| Electrician 80| 30 mm| X| x| x
Casco| PF 100 AS S,M.L| 30 mm| H| x| X| Scott Safety| Style 300| 30 mm| X| x| x
Centurion| Concept| 30 mm| | x| X| Scott Safety| Style 600| 30 mm| X| x| x
Cerva| Alpin worker| 30 mm| | x| IX| Scott Safety| HC710| 30 mm| X| x| x
Crude| ElcainG’| 30 mm| | x| X| Scott Safety| HC715| 30 mm| X| x| x
louder| Stilo 300VG4| 30 mm| | | X| Scott Safety| FIC750| 25 mm”| X| x| x
JSP| EVO 2| 30 mm| H| x| IX| Singing Rock| Flash Industry°’| 30 mm| | | x
JSP| EVO 3| 30 mm| X| x| X| Singing Rock| Flash AeroG’| 30 mm| | | x
JSP| MK 7| 30 mm| H| x| X| Sundstrom| SR 570G4| 30 mm| | | x
JSP| Evolite| 30 mm| H| x| IX| Singing Rock| Flash access”| 30 mm| | | x
KASK| Superplasma| 30 mm| X| x| X| Uvex| Aiming| 30 mm| X| x| x
KASK| Plasma| 30 mm| H| x| X| Uvex| Pheos| 30 mm| X| x| x
KASK| HP| 30 mm| H| x| IX| Uvex| Pheos Alpine| 30 mm| X| x| x
LAS| Rockman S14| 30 mm| X| x| X| 3M Peltor| G2000| 30 mm| X| x| x
LAS| Rockman S16| 30 mm| H| x| X| 3M Peltor| G3000| 30 mm| X| x| x
LAS| Rockman S17| 30 mm| H| x| IX| 3M| SecureFit X5000G’| 30 mm| | | x
Petzl| STG`| 30 mm| | | X| 3M| SecureFit X5500G4| 30 mm| | | x
Petzl| VINTAGE| 30 mm| | | XI|

*1 Secure slot adapter Art no. 26108-906
PZT GmbH, Bismarckstrasse 264 B, 26389 Wilhelmshaven, Notified Body: 1974 E8 , Germany Notified by ZLS

Instruction manual

HEADSET AND NOISE ATTENUATING HEARING PROTECTOR
This hearing protector allows communication and music streaming via Bluetooth®. The headset features wireless communication and music streaming via units that are compatible with Bluetooth® and A2DP.
Warning!
This hearing protector is intended to protect the wearer from hazardous noise levels when fitted in accordance with this user instruction. Any other use is not intended and therefore not permitted. It is important that the instructions for use are followed.
Failure to do so could result in a drastic decrease of noise attenuation and may lead to serious injury.
Read these user instructions carefully!

  • The hearing protector must be worn at all times in noisy environments to provide full protection! Only 100% wear time provides full protection.
  • The audibility of warning signals at a specific workplace may be impaired due to over-protection when using a hearing protector with too high a noise attenuation erformance in relation to the noise environment.
  • When using hearing protection with entertainment audio features, remember to adjust the volume when working in noisy environments so that any warning signals etc. can be heard.
  • In some individuals, excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones may cause hearing loss.
  • This hearing protector features the level-limiting of audio signals from the speakers to a maximum of 82 dB(A) at the ear.
  • Do not use this product in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
  • This product may be adversely affected by certain chemical substances. Further information should be sought from the manufacturer.
  • Ensure that the hearing protectors are regularly inspected for serviceability.
  • The hearing protector’s noise attenuating properties can dramatically decrease when used with, for example, thick eyeglass frames, ski masks/balaclavas, etc.
  • The use of perspiration/hygienic protection over the sealing rings can reduce the hearing protector’s noise attenuation properties.
  • Earmuffs, and in particular cushions, may deteriorate with use and should be examined at frequent intervals for cracking and leakage.
  • Immediately discard the product if it shows any signs of cracking or damage.
  • The hygiene kit should be changed at least twice a year. Make sure you choose the correct hygiene kit for your hearing protector.
  • Clean the product with mild soap. You must be sure that the detergent you use does not irritate the skin. Do not dip the product in water.
  • The hearing protector must be stored in a dry, clean environment out of direct sunlight, e.g. in its original packaging.
  • Warning! Performance may deteriorate with battery usage. The typical period of continuous use that can be expected from the hearing protector is 50 hours.

Fitting & adjustment
Brush away all hair from your ears and place the earmuffs over your ears so they fit comfortably and snugly. Ensure your ears are completely enclosed by the earmuffs and that you have an even pressure around your ears.
Headband (pic. C1)
Adjust the headband size so that it rests lightly against the crown of your head.
Helmet/Cap mount (pic. C2)
Push the hearing protectors’ helmet attachment into the helmet slot until it locks into position. Place the hearing protectors over your ears and press inwards until you hear a click.
Adjust the hearing protectors and helmet so they fit comfortably.
USER INSTRUCTIONS FOR BLUETOOTH® FUNCTIONS
Charge the headset prior to first use! See the Charging section of the user manual.
Depending on the phone model and application, some functions may not be supported or may have to be operated on the phone.
The first time you use the headset you need to establish a wireless link, “pairing”, for communication between the units. Pairing is only needed once, for each pair of units. The headset can store up to 8 different units in its memory.
PAIRING: Press and keep holding down the On/Off button (A14) for 6 seconds until the LED flashes RED/BLUE.
Activate Bluetooth® on your phone (or another unit) and select “Hellberg Xstream” in the list. (See the user instruction for your phone). If the phone requires a PIN code, enter four zeros (0000).
An audio signal with 2 tones is heard in the headset when the pairing is completed. The headset LED flashes blue. If pairing fails, switch off the headset and start again from step 1.
The pairing link is automatically established with the phone the next time the headset is switched on.
ON: Press and hold down the On/Off button (A14). An audio signal confirms that the headset is switched on and the LED flashes blue.
OFF: Press and hold down the On/Off button for 4 seconds. An audio signal confirms that the headset is switched off.
Music streaming from a Bluetooth® unit

  1. Switch on the headset (see earlier steps).
  2. Start the music player on the phone (or another unit).
  3. Play/Pause by pressing briefly on the On/Off button.
  4. Adjust the volume by pressing the volume buttons UP/DOWN (A12, A13).
  5. Move to the next track by pressing and holding down the Volume UP button for 2 seconds.
  6. Play the song from the beginning by pressing and holding down the Volume DOWN button for 2 seconds.
  7. Move to the previous track by pressing and holding down the Volume DOWN button for 4 seconds.

Answer/End/Reject call
Most phones send their own call signal to the headset. If not, 7 varying tones indicate an incoming call.

  1. Answer a call by briefly pressing on the On/Off button. 4 ascending tones confirm the call is connected.
  2. End a call by briefly pressing the On/Off button. 4 descending tones confirm the call is disconnected.
  3. To reject a call, press and hold down the On/Off button for 2 seconds. 2 tones will confirm.

The headset has a built-in speech microphone for telephone phone communication (A10). For enhanced speech intelligibility in noise, use the boom microphone (B5), available as an accessory.
Voice dial from headset via a connected phone
See the user instruction for your phone if it supports voice dial.

  1. Press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds and release. An audio signal confirms the function is activated.
  2. Speak your voice dial command.
    Most phones that support voice-controlled dialing will send an acknowledgment signal when to speak your voice dial command.

Adjusting the volume during a call

  1. Increase the volume by pressing the Volume UP button (A13)
  2. Decrease the volume by pressing the Volume DOWN button (A12)

Broken Bluetooth® link
If the Bluetooth® link is broken due to exceeding the range (more than 10 meters) 3 tones will be heard in the headset and the On/Off button must be pressed once to re-establish the link, when within range. If no link has been established within 15 minutes, the headset will automatically switch off. Press and hold the On/Off button for 3 seconds to restart the headset.
Level Dependent “Active Listening” function (available on Xstream LD 48100-001 and 48101-001)
If your model features level-dependent microphones (A7), follow the operating instructions below.
Press and hold the LD button (A15) to switch the Active Listening function ON. An audio signal confirms the function is activated.
The volume is adjustable in 5 levels. Adjust the volume by pressing the LD button (A15) until you reach your desired volume level. When you reach level 5 an audio signal indicates that you have reached the maximum level. Press the LD button again to go back to volume level 1.
Press and hold the LD button (A15) to switch the Active Listening function OFF.
The headset remembers your last volume setting the next time you switch ON the active listening function.

  • This hearing protector is provided with level-dependent attenuation. The wearer should check correct operation before use. If disortion or failure is detected, the wearer should refer to the manufacturer’s advice for maintenance and charging of the battery.
  • Warning! The output of the level-dependent circuit of this hearing protector may exceed the external sound level.

Low battery warning
When the battery power is decreasing and approximately one hour remains of the maximum run time, an audio signal of 3 tones will be heard in the headset. The battery should then be charged as soon as possible. The headset will turn off when the battery is drained.
Charging the battery
Charge the headset prior to first use!
For safety reasons, all headset functions are automatically switched off when charging.
The headset will charge when connected to a USB power supply.
Use the USB charge cable supplied with the headset (B:4). Check that the charging cable is correctly connected to the headset´s charging socket (A8) and a USB power supply (i.e. a USB port on a PC or in a car, or your mobile phone USB charge adapter).
Make sure the power supply is of the LPS type and approved according to local directives for electronic devices.
Power supply specifications: Output DC 5V 1000 mA (Limited Power Source – LPS).
When charging, the headset LED (A11) will flash green.
When the battery is fully charged, the LED changes to solid green.
Disconnect the charger cable when the headset is fully charged.
A full charge takes approximately 3 hours.
The battery run time is approximately 50 hours with an active Bluetooth® link (A2DP and/or HFP, HSP).
The stand-by time is 100 hours with no active Bluetooth® link.
Important!

  • Never leave the headset unattended when charging.
  • Do not use the headset when the battery is charging.
  • Only use a power supply as specified by the manufacturer.
  • Only charge the headset at room temperature (10-25°C, (50-77°F)).
  • This product contains a built-in Li-ion battery and it may only be replaced by authorized service personnel.
  • Do not attempt to open the battery compartment in any way, and do not disassemble, crush or expose the battery to extreme heat or fire.
  • Operational temperature range for the electronic functions: -20°C (-4°F) to +55°C (+120°F).
  • If these instructions are followed, the product is unlikely to present any hazards within the meaning of EN 60950-1.

Parts (pic. A)
A1: Thermoplastic headband
A2: Thermoplastic helmet/cap attachment
A3: Replaceable foam liner
A4: Replaceable foam-filled ear cushions
A5: Replaceable foam-filled head cushion
A6: Cover for microphone attachment
A7: Level-Dependent microphones (only on Xstream LD)
A8: Charging socket
A9: Socket for accessory boom-microphone
A10: Speech microphone
A11: LED
A12: Volume DOWN and previous track
A13: Volume UP and next track
A14: On/Off button
A15: Level dependent button (only on Xstream LD)
Accessories and spare parts (pic. B)
B:1. Hygiene kit: 99403-001
B:2. Sweat absorbers: 99900-001
B:3. Windshield boom microphone: 16999-001
B:4. USB charging cable: 39926-001
B:7. Boom microphone: 16982-001
B:8. Windshield level-dependent microphones: 1059-001
Changing the hygiene kit (pic. D)

  1. Remove the old sound absorber foam and insert the new.
  2. Pull off the old ear cushion.
  3. Center the new ear cushion over the hole.
  4. Press with a finger along the outside of the ear cushion until it attaches all around the edges.
  5.  Pull off the old head cushion and insert the new one.

Approval and technical data (E)
E:1) Headband
E:2) Helmet/Cap mounted
E:3) Tested and certified to (standards)
E:4) Weight
E:5) Mean attenuation
E:6) Standard deviation
E:7) Assumed Protection Value
E:8) Tested by (notified body)
E:9) Headband force
E:10) Size: S, M & L

Approved helmet combinations
These earmuffs should be fitted to and used only with the industrial safety helmets listed in table G.
G:1) Manufacturer
G:2) Model
G:3) Adapter
G:4) Warning! These helmet-mounted hearing protectors are suitable for persons with medium to large head size circumference (56-64 cm) and with medium to large height from the top of the head to the center of the ear canal. A smaller height may lead to improper fit and reduce the hearing protector´s noise attenuation properties.
Earmuffs complying with EN 352-3 are of medium size range or small size range or large size range. Medium size range earmuffs will fit the majority of wearers. Small size range or large size range earmuffs are designed to fit wearers for whom medium size range earmuffs are not suitable.
Hereby, Hellberg Safety AB declares that the hearing protector “Xstream” is in compliance with PPE regulation EU 2016/425 and the RED Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.hellbergsafety.com/doc
For traceability, refer to the serial number label placed on the bottom of the ear cup.
This product is covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) 2012/19/EU.
Do not dispose of your product as unsorted municipal waste. Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with national regulations. Use a local recycling system for electronic products.
Information required by E.P.A. (US)
The level of noise entering a person’s ear, when the hearing protector is worn as directed, is closely approximated by the difference between the A-weighted environmental noise level and the NRR.
Example:

  1. The environmental noise level as measured at the ear is 92 dBA.
  2. The NRR is 25 decibels (dB).
  3. The level of noise entering the ear is approximately equal to 67 dB.

Caution. For noise environments dominated by frequencies below 500 Hz, the C-weighted environmental noise level shall be used. Warning. Improper fit of this device will reduce its effectiveness in attenuating noise. Although hearing protectors can be recommended for protection against the harmful effects of impulsive noise, NRR is based on the attenuation of continuous noise and may not be an accurate indicator of the protection attainable against impulsive noise such as gunfire.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canada Compliance Statement
WARNING This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with Industry Canada‘s license-exempt RSS 247. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference; and
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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SE-443 61 Stenkullen Sweden
www.hellbergsafety.com

The Bluetooth® wordmark and logotype are the property of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc., and all use of them is subject to licensing agreements. Bluetooth® standard here means that the product works with units that support a Bluetooth® headset and/or handsfree and/or A2DP profile.

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