Warranty; Maintenance; Storage And Transport - SCHUBERTH F 220 Gebrauchsanleitung

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Important! To maximise the service life of the helmet, it is essential to obser-
ve the notes outlined in the instruction sheet. In particular, this contains notes for
regular checks of the helmet's serviceability, and guidelines for its cleaning, care,
maintenance and repair. Defective or worn helmet components are to be replaced
with new original parts.
Serviceability check
Please check the shell, internal features, chinstrap and accessories at regular
intervals and according to use (systematically after firefighting, rescue and
recovery operations):
• Any helmet that has been damaged by excessive impacts must not be used.
It must be replaced and made unusable.
• The helmet is designed to absorb the effect of only one impact. The energy
from any impact on the helmet is absorbed – similar to the crumple zone of a
car – by total or partial destruction of the helmet shell or the inner liner. The
helmet should be replaced after an impact or if subjected to any other impact
force.
• It is also possible for the material structure of the helmet to be damaged but
the damage not to be visible (after a minor collision or impact). You can check
this by performing a thumb pressure test on the shell: If the shell can be
pressed in with the thumb at the affected point or at any other point (so-called
indicator function), the helmet must be replaced and made unusable, since the
shell structure has undergone a change in resistance.
• The painted surface of the helmet must be checked for damage, since the
self-extinguishing special lacquer structure is an important thermal perfor-
mance factor, and damage to the lacquer may reduce the service life of the
helmet. Small scratches on the surface do not reduce the protective function
of the helmet.
• If there is damage to the helmet that has been caused by high thermal impacts
or direct contact with chemicals (these can sometimes be identified by colour
changes or damage to the shell lacquer), the helmet must not be used.
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Important! In principle the helmet must no longer be used after an impact,
severe blow, or any other force effects. This applies even if there
is no visible external damage.
Important! Because the shock-absorbing parts of the interior are exposed
to nonvisible forces, we recommend that the helmet is preventively replaced
after 15 years.

Warranty

SCHUBERTH provides a warranty for the helmet of two (2) years from the date of
purchase, which covers material and workmanship. The liability of SCHUBERTH
shall be limited to either the repair or replacement, at its option, of products that
are proven to be defective within the warranty period. The helmet must not differ
from its original condition and/or must not have been damaged by improper use.

Maintenance

The helmet must undergo regular maintenance. The user can carry out replace-
ments of SCHUBERTH original parts from spare parts and accessories listed in the
instructions. Any further repairs are only to be carried out by trained personnel or
the SCHUBERTH Service Centre.

Storage and transport

Firefighter helmets should be stored in a cool, dry and protected place. Even
though the helmet shell is resistant to UV rays, keep your helmet away from direct
sunlight when stored in order to prevent possible damage to the luminous lacquer.
The visor should be stored in a clean, dry environment protected from direct
sunlight. The admissible storage temperature range is 0-45 °C at normal ambient
pressure with relative humidity up to 90%. In the original packaging, the visor is
covered with a protective film which should not be removed for storage. In normal
use, we recommend leaving the visor mounted on the helmet when storing.
Storage near aggressive substances such as solvents and fuels must be strictly
avoided. The helmet can be transported in the box if adequately protected with
padded material.
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