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F220
Congratulations!
The high-performance SCHUBERTH F 220 fi refi ghter helmet you have selected
is a quality product specially developed to withstand extremely high levels of
thermal stress. It meets the requirements of the EN 443:2008 standard.
Protective helmets are part of personal protection equipment and play a key role
in preventing or at least decisively reducing the extent of head injuries. Please
take time to read through this manual carefully to ensure you do not overlook
any aspects that are relevant to your safety.
The most important changes to EN 443:2008 in summary
New requirements:
Classifi cation of helmet form into Type A (open-face helmet) and Type B
(full-face helmet)
Increased resistance to fl ame (fl ame-engulfment test)
Visor tested to EN 14458
Effectiveness and strength of the retaining system
Protective characteristics against molten metal and hot objects
No visible damage after contact with liquid chemicals (optional)
Increased requirements:
Resistance to radiant heat (14 kW/m²)
Followed by penetration test: for this, the weight is increased from 400g
to 1000g
Electrical insulation capacity (E1, E2, E3)
The SCHUBERTH F 220 corresponds to Type A helmet form and meets the
requirements of EN 443:2008.
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