Maintenance Procedures - MSA 92048 Guia Del Usuario

DOFFING THE HELMET
Unbuckle the chinstrap. Then while
holding the helmet, turn the ratchet
knob counter-clockwise to loosen the
headband and remove helmet.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Cleaning
• Clean the helmet after each use,
but before inspection using the
procedures described.
• NEVER use a helmet that is wet
from use or cleaning. Allow all
parts to dry before use.
• Remove from service any helmet
that has been exposed to chemical
or biological contaminants.
Consult MSA for decontamination
or disposal procedures.
Clean helmet before inspection fol-
lowing the specified procedures.
Failure to follow these cleaning pro-
cedures may reduce helmet per-
formance and result in serious per-
sonal injury, disease, or death.
Faceshield, Goggles, or Defender
Lens
To clean the faceshield, goggles, or
Defender Lens use mild cleaning
agents such as ethyl alcohol or a mild
detergent and water, and a soft
sponge or cloth. NEVER use abra-
sives, solvents paint removers, ace-
tone, paint or lacquer thinner, or any
chlorinated organic solvents. Removal
of light scratching and smoke stains to
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
faceshields can be achieved through
the use of Meguiars Mirror Glaze
Plastic Cleaner #M1708 and Clear
Plastic Polish #M1008.
Do not use cleaner or polish on gold
coated faceshields as the cleaner
may remove the gold coating. Clean
only with warm water and a soft
cloth.
Bourkes [Models 880, 1010, 1044,
N5A, N6A]:
To clean BOURKES, use a mild deter-
gent and water, and a soft sponge or
cloth. NEVER use abrasives, solvents
paint removers, acetone, paint thinner,
lacquer thinner, or any chlorinated
organic solvents. Removal of light
scratching and smoke stains to
Bourkes can be achieved through the
use of Meguiars Mirror Glaze Plastic
Cleaner #M1708 and Clear Plastic
Polish #M1008.
Defender Lens
1. Removing the Defender Lens from
the helmet:
a. Turn the helmet upside down.
b. Remove cloth heat shield from
impact cap.
c. Move the lens to the full down
position (as worn).
d. Squeeze the quick-connect
locking arms together and pull
up.
2. Cleaning the Defender Lens
a. Use a mild detergent diluted in
water and a soft sponge or
cloth.
b. Never use abrasives, solvents,
paint removers, acetone, paint
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CAUTION
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