Bullard FX and PX Series Helmets User Manual

Get a Custom Fit with the U-Fit System

Congratulations! Your helmet is designed with the U-Fit System, offering 12 custom comfort settings. Follow the instructions below to adjust the ride and balance of your helmet.

1. Try on your helmet and check the initial balance, fit, and comfort by rotating your head.
2. Remove the Ear Neck Protector to better see how to adjust the back of the helmet.
3. Pull the black colored "U Channel" straight away from the black inner liner. There is one "U Channel" in the front and one in the back of the helmet.
4. Tailor the fit by adjusting the tabs (controlling ride height) and posts (controlling forward/backward/level balance).
5. Adjust the ride height: There are three tab positions on the "U Channel": A, B, and C. Each position affects the ratchet location by approximately one inch. For the lowest "ride", position the tabs to "A". For a higher "ride", position the tabs to "B" or "C".
6. Adjust the balance: There are two post positions, 1 and 2, on the black "U Channel". Change the post position to adjust helmet balance.
7. Try the helmet on again to assess the adjustments. You may need to make another round of adjustments to maximize balance and fit. Typically, firefighters do not need to adjust the front of the helmet. If rear adjustments are insufficient, adjust the front by first removing the browpad. Similar to the back, adjust height and post position on the "U Channel" piece. Note that the front of the helmet is a key interface to the SCBA, and most users prefer position C.
8. When finished, reinstall the Ear Neck Protector and Browpad, smoothing surfaces to avoid bunching.

To Size the Sure-Lock® Ratchet Headband:

1. Turn the ratchet knob counterclockwise until the headband is at its largest size.
2. Place the helmet on your head and turn the ratchet knob clockwise until the headband is snug and comfortable.

To Raise or Lower ReTrak Visor:

Using either hand, grab the visor finger tab and pull the visor down or push it up into the desired position.

To Raise or Lower Faceshield:

1. Release tension knobs found on both sides of the helmet.
2. Tighten knobs once the faceshield is in the desired position.

Notes and Warnings

(i) NOTES

• Performance properties of NFPA 1971, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting cannot be tested by users in the field.
• NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program requires that members engaging in or exposed to structural firefighting hazards be provided with and use a protective ensemble meeting applicable NFPA requirements.
• The protective ensemble must be used by members only under the direct supervision of their fire department or employer, in a manner consistent with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 General Requirements of Subpart I, Personal Protective Equipment.
• For information on NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care and Maintenance, and basic cleaning and inspection guidelines, visit www.bullard.com.

(i) NOTE

• If your helmet is equipped with a Bullard Traklite, reference the Traklite User and Installation Instruction Manual.

Marking Recommendation and Restrictions:

• Use only accessory equipment of the type included in the original helmet or approved by Bullard. Using unauthorized accessories may dramatically change the helmet's performance.
• All helmet markings (e.g., front identification shields, title tapes, decals, retroreflective trim, etc.) must either be supplied by a Bullard authorized fire service distributor or authorized for use in writing by Bullard.
• All helmet accessories (e.g., flashlight brackets, communication headsets, etc.) must be either supplied by a Bullard authorized fire service distributor or authorized for use in writing by Bullard.

WARNING

• Read all instructions and warnings before wearing this helmet.
• Only the end user may separate this manual from the helmet. The manual must be removed prior to putting the helmet into service.
• After each use, inspect the helmet and suspension system for damage and soiling.
• The helmet should be adjusted using the provided points to permit a proper fit that does not interfere with the SCBA during use. Adjustments should be made before actual structural firefighting activities.
• Helmets damaged beyond economical repair must be removed from service.
• Failure to follow these instructions could cause death or serious injury.

WARNING

• Firedome helmets are constructed with high-quality materials and workmanship, engineered to provide limited protection against head injuries when properly adjusted and worn during normal firefighting activities.
• They are not designed for direct contact with flames or molten metal, or for protection against hazardous chemicals, biological, or radiological agents.
• Contact with live wires should be avoided.
• NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY the helmet's design or construction without explicit written instructions from Bullard.
• Store Firedome helmets in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• Inspect your helmet and suspension system regularly. If any sign of wear, damage, abuse, or environmental degradation is noticed, replace the shell and/or suspension immediately.
• If the helmet has sustained a forcible blow (impact), it must be replaced, even if there is no visible damage.
• Failure to observe these warnings and avoid potentially hazardous situations could result in death or serious injury.
• FX and PX models meet or exceed all performance specifications under NFPA 1971.

WARNING

• Do not use solvents or paint thinners on Firedome helmets, as they could permanently mar surfaces or degrade the protective properties of helmet components.
• Touch-up painting on composite outer shells can be done with Bullard-approved paints.
• Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the helmet's effectiveness and result in death or serious injury.

California Proposition 65 WARNING

Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Propuesta de California 65 ADVERTENCIA

Cáncer y Daño Reproductivo - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Proposition de la Californie 65 AVERTISSMENT

Cancer et Troubles de l'appareil reproducteur - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Replacement Parts for FX and PX Series Helmets

Helmet Models: FX Thermgoggles® composite helmet and PX Ultem® thermoplastic helmet

Colors:

• FX model helmets are available in black, white, red, orange, yellow, lime yellow, blue, green, and light pink.
• PX model helmets are available in black, white, red, orange, yellow, lime yellow, and blue.

Cleaning the ReTrak Visor

1. Pull visor down to "as worn" position.
2. Push down the clip buttons, then slide the visor up.
3. Remove the visor for cleaning or replacement.
4. Clean visor with mild soap, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and dry with a soft cloth.
5. Align the visor over each retainer, matching the notch with the button, and push until you hear a click.
6. You are all set.

General Cleaning Instructions

• Remove ear/neck protector, headband, and crown straps.
• Clean inner and outer shells with mild soap or detergent.
• Wash the ear/neck protector, headband, brow pad, crown pad, and crown straps in warm, soapy water and air dry at room temperature.
• Clean faceshields with mild detergent, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and dry with a soft cloth.

WARNING: Users should not wear helmets that are not thoroughly cleaned and dried.

Contamination and Decontamination

Special precautions must be taken if your protective helmet becomes contaminated with chemical or biological hazardous materials. Guidance for these precautions should be coordinated with the appropriate (local, state, and federal) authorities having jurisdiction for hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

• Contaminated helmet ensembles should be isolated, contaminants identified, and bodily contact avoided.
• Avoid spreading contamination to interior spaces of buildings or vehicles, living quarters, or personal belongings.
• If possible, seal the contaminated ensemble in a leak-proof, sealable, airtight container.
• Disposal must be done in adherence to local, state, and federal laws.
• If the helmet is to be reused, it MUST be decontaminated before reuse.
• Decontamination should be performed using procedures established by decontamination professionals that remove contaminants while minimizing damage or compromise to the helmet. Failure to do so could result in increased risk of injury, illness, disease, or death.

Bullard Fire Helmet Warranty

Bullard offers a best-in-class warranty. Bullard warrants to the original purchaser that the firefighter helmet and non-electronic components are free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five (5) years from the date of manufacture on the helmet shell and a lifetime (as defined in NFPA 1851: ten years) warranty on the non-electronic components.

Bullard's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing articles returned within the warranty period that are shown to be defective after inspection by Bullard, subject to the following limitations:

• Helmet must be returned to Bullard with shipping charges prepaid.
• Helmet must not be altered from its original factory configuration.
• Helmet must not have been abused, neglected, or damaged in transport.
• Bullard shall not be responsible for consequential damages incurred by the user or a third party, including loss of use or other indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, special costs, or expenses.
• Bullard offers no warranty on components or accessories NOT manufactured or supplied by Bullard.

Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to five (5) years on the helmet shell and lifetime (NFPA 1851: ten years) on the non-electronic components from the date of manufacture.

RETURN AUTHORIZATIONS: Contact Customer Service to obtain written permission to return any product. Material returned for credit will be subject to factory inspection. Current products or products under warranty will be subject to a rehandling charge less the original freight charge. Obsolete or special order products cannot be returned without written permission.

Important Safety Information

WARNING

• FX and PX models meet or exceed all performance specifications under NFPA 1971-2018.