Safety-Related Information; Conventions Used In This Document; Product Overview; Feature Description - Dräger HPS 4500 Notice D'utilisation

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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
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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
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are retained and appropriately used by the product user.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations
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associated with this product.
Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to
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inspect, repair and
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
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the product. The product must not be fitted with third-party
components.
Notify Dräger in the event of any product or component
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fault or failure.
Incorrect or third-party inner fittings, the drilling of new
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holes for accessories or other modifications to the helmet
may adversely affect the protective function and invalidate
any approval.
2 Conventions used in this
document
Meaning of the alert icons
The following alert icons are used in this document to identify
and highlight areas of text that require greater awareness by
the user. A definition of the meaning of each icon is as follows:
WARNING
!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation.
If not avoided, this situation could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not
avoided, this situation could result in physical injury or
damage to the product or environment. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
i
i
Indicates additional information on how to use the
product.
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service the product.
3 Description
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Product overview

► Illustration on the fold-out page (Figure A, B)
1 Helmet shell
3 Visor (optional)
5 Neck strap
7 Holder for safety goggles 8 Locating piece
9 Visor bracket
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11 Front adjusting ring
13 Comfort net
15 Rear head padding
17 Support ring
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Feature description

The fire helmets of the Dräger HPS 4500 series consist of a
paint coated helmet shell made of glass-fibre reinforced,
thermosetting plastic featuring the following properties:
It is resistant to ageing.
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It is resistant to sunlight (UV radiation).
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Beyond that it offers excellent resistance against
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weathering, as well as against chemical and thermal
influences.
The internal helmet components comprise a comfort net, a
support ring and a harness. All internal helmet components
can be adjusted to user's head size.
In addition, the fire helmets feature an edge protection, a
holder for safety goggles, cheek paddings on the harness and
reflective strips.
Moreover, the following assemblies are available:
external lamp
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The lamp is mounted to one side of the helmet. The
associated lamp holder can be locked in different positions.
COM adapter
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The COM adapter can be used to hold a communication
module (e.g. Dräger HC-Com).
neck guard
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The neck guard is available in various versions. The
universal neck guard size is suitable for both helmet sizes.
various visors
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Visors for fire fighting operations of fire brigades
Visors for rescue operations
Visors for special applications
Safety-related information
2 Reflective strips
4 Chin strap
6 Edge protection
10 Cushioning element
12 Rear adjusting ring
14 Front head padding
16 Adjusting wheel
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