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Made in Croatia

999990901001

9 M

US-Size

Made in Croatia

999990901001

9 M

US-Size

Made in Croatia

999990901001

9 M

US-Size

Made in Croatia

999990901001

9 M

US-Size

Made in Croatia

999990901001

9 M

US-Size

Engineered by HAIX Germany

Aufhofstrasse 10, D-84048 Mainburg

Engineered by HAIX Germany

Aufhofstrasse 10, D-84048 Mainburg

Summary of Contents for Airpower R2

Page 1: ...rd on Selection Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire fighting and Proximity Fire fighting 2014 edition ASTM F2413 2011 Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective safety Toe Cap Footwear 2011 edition CSA Z195 2014 Standard for Protective Footwear This Guide should be removed only by the end user In the event this Guide becomes detached from the Fo...

Page 2: ... a d e i n C r o a t i a 999990901001 9 M US Size M a d e i n C r o a t i a 999990901001 9 M US Size Engineered by HAIX Germany Engineered by HAIX Germany Engineered by HAIX Germany Aufhofstrasse 10 D 84048 Mainburg Aufhofstrasse 10 D 84048 Mainburg Aufhofstrasse 10 D 84048 Mainburg Engineered by HAIX Germany Engineered by HAIX Germany Aufhofstrasse 10 D 84048 Mainburg Aufhofstrasse 10 D 84048 Mai...

Page 3: ... t i a 999990901001 9 M US Size M a d e i n C r o a t i a 999990901001 9 M US Size M a d e i n C r o a t i a 999990901001 9 M US Size Engineered by HAIX Germany Aufhofstrasse 10 D 84048 Mainburg Engineered by HAIX Germany Engineered by HAIX Germany Engineered by HAIX Germany Engineered by HAIX Germany M a d e i n C r o a t i a 999990901001 9 M US Size Engineered by HAIX Germany Aufhofstrasse 10 D ...

Page 4: ...N A X N A X X FIRE HUNTER XTREME X N A N A N A X N A X X FIRE HUNTER USA X N A X X X X X FIRE FLASH XTREME X N A N A N A X N A X X FIRE HERO XTREME X N A N A N A X N A X X FIRE EAGLE AIR N A N A X X X X X X SPECIAL FIGHTER USAR N A N A X N A N A X X X AIRPOWER XR1 N A N A N A N A N A X X X AIRPOWER XR2 N A N A N A N A N A X X X AIRPOWER XR2 WINTER N A N A N A N A N A X X X AIRPOWER R2 N A N A N A ...

Page 5: ...otwear 32 15 Disposing of Retired HAIX NFPA Compliant Footwear 33 16 Limited Warranty Information 34 17 Sources and for Further Information 35 18 Inspection Cleaning Repair Retirement and Disposal Record 36 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing your new HAIX North America product Your HAIX NFPA Compliant Footwear referred to throughout this Guide as Footwear or Boots is designed to provide ...

Page 6: ...te personal injury or product or property damage if instructions including recommended precautions are not followed The signal word CAUTION is highlighted in gray in this Guide WARNING WARNING Indicates potentially hazardous situations that could result in serious personal injury or death if not avoided or if instructions including recommended precautions are not followed The signal word WARNING i...

Page 7: ...ct entry into the flames is made NFPA 1971 Compliant Footwear is NEVER to be used for entry fire fighting or any direct contact with flames or molten metals and do not provide the required level of protection Entry fire fighting is not structural fire fighting Exposure Incident Specific contact of the following with blood or other potentially infectious materials 1 eye 2 mouth or other mucous memb...

Page 8: ...fighting operations and certain other emergency operations The elements of the protective ensemble are coats trousers coveralls helmets gloves footwear and interface components Proximity Fire Fighting Specialized fire fighting operations that can include the activities of rescue fire suppression and property conservation at incidents involving fire producing very high levels of conductive convecti...

Page 9: ...Yes o No 4 Have you studied the limitations of your Footwear as described throughout this Guide o Yes o No 5 Have you checked to make sure that your Footwear fits you properly in accordance with Section 8 of this Guide o Yes o No 6 Have you your safety officer or another appropriate person made plans to ensure that your Footwear is used inspected maintained stored and retired according to instruct...

Page 10: ... to enter a particular situation whether to remain in a particular situation and similar decisions are a matter to be decided by your department or employer at the scene on a case by case basis Since obviously the manufacturer of your protective ensernble element cannot know in advance all of the many conditions existing at each scene the appropriate use of your protective ensemble and its suitabi...

Page 11: ...any hazardous materials situation DO NOT use this Footwear for the following Proximity or entry fire fighting operations See Definitions Activities requiring direct contact with flames or molten metal Protection against all hazardous material biological or radiological agents DANGER Fire fighting personnel who are exposed to a flashover backdraft or other flame and high heat environments are at EX...

Page 12: ...sists of a hydrophobic breathable leather that provides initial limited protection against heat flame abrasions and punctures 5 4 INNER LAYER The inner lining and moisture barrier are sewn together to make up the inner layer Moisture Barrier The moisture barrier is a film or a coating on a substrate which reduces the amount of water from the environment that might penetrate to the inside of the Fo...

Page 13: ...It is also washable and or replaceable Puncture Resistant Bottom Plate The Footwear has a flexible high grade stainless steel plate Steel Midsole to resist puncture and penetration Leather Back Straps Pull on Loops Provides a grasping mechanism to allow the user to more easily pull the Footwear on Label Located on the inside of the lining the label contains a statement indicating that the Footwear...

Page 14: ...site holes to begin the upward lacing process Criss cross the laces upward to the TRE Fast Fix system The left lace will feed into the lower part of the TRE Fast Fix system the right lace should be laced to the location directly across from the upper part of theTRE Fast Fix system and fed into the upperTRE Fast Fix unit Thread each lace from the rear of the leather attachment and through the TRE F...

Page 15: ...hread the shoelace through the start eyelets from the rear Continue to lace up wards following the numbered arrows to the top of the zipper system and tie a knot at the back of the uppermost eyelets Cable tie AIRPOWER XR1 AIRPOWER XR2 AIRPOWER R2 ...

Page 16: ...r should be inspected by trained personnel at the Fire Department or EMS Station or at a HAIX North America Authorized Clean and Repair Center 6 3 INSPECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA 1 Criteria Inspection of NFPA Footwear should be done in compliance with NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting Section 6 2 2 ...

Page 17: ...are securely attached to the Footwear E Stitching and Seams Examine all seams for loose threads breaks skipped stitches or weakness 4 Inner Layer A Fabric Examine for dirt thin spots holes tears embrittlement burns abrasions and worn spots a Inspect by running your hands across the inner liner and feel for thin areas or ridges that indicate breakdown Special attention should be given to the heel a...

Page 18: ...ue area DONNING PUTTING ON YOUR FOOTWEAR For the pull on style use the pull on straps and pull the Footwear securely onto your foot When using the zippered style check to be sure the Footwear is unzipped then pull the Footwear securely onto your foot and pull the zipper closed Check and adjust for comfortable secure fit Before entering a hazard area you must have a partner inspect the area where t...

Page 19: ...and comfortably In order to determine the proper size you must ensure that your foot size is measured either with the use of a Brannock device or by trying on sizing samples of the model you or your department are purchasing Footwear should have adequate room for toes to lay flat in the boot and there should not be too much movement in the heel area Failure to ensure the proper fit of your NFPA Co...

Page 20: ...ootwear should be donned according to the procedures in Section 7 of this Guide and checked by another person for proper overlap at the interface areas Never wear NFPA Compliant Footwear that fits improperly If you have a question or there is a problem with the fit of the Footwear contact your safety officer for assistance Wearing Footwear that does not fit properly could reduce protection and res...

Page 21: ... can provide a conductive bond between surfaces that might not otherwise touch increasing the chances of heat conduction Water is a very poor insulator it conducts heat with dangerous and totally unpredictable efficiency Convection Convected heat travels through the air even if there is no immediate appearance of fire Convected heat can elevate the temperature of your Footwear to a point at which ...

Page 22: ... and in your Garments and be ready to escape to a cool area where you can remove hot Garments quickly to avoid burns The buildup of heat in NFPA Compliant Footwear can lead to burns without any sign of damage to the footwear Never wait for signs of footwear damage to warn of imminent burns Always be aware of your surrounding environment and be ready to escape if you begin to feel tingling or burni...

Page 23: ...t exhaustion or heat stroke Symptoms of heat exhaustion are a general feeling of weakness dizziness rapid pulse low blood pressure while standing or sitting and or a headache The skin may feel moist or clammy If you feel symptoms get to a cool place remove your complete protective ensemble and drink fluids Failure to seek attention could lead to severe coma or death DANGER WARNING WARNING WARNING ...

Page 24: ...om common chemicals The NFPA 1992 Compliant Footwear s moisture barrier is tested for resistance against penetration from liquid splash by only 10 common hazardous liquid chemicals after 1 hour exposures These chemicals are Sodium hydroxide Sodium hypochlorite Dimethylformamide Tetrachloroethylene Fuel H Isopropyl alcohol Butyl acetate Methyl isobutyl ketone Nitrobenzene Sulfuric acid The NFPA 197...

Page 25: ...d Avoid contact with sharps Use Body Substance Isolation Procedures when handling Footwear exposed to body fluids Washing Footwear according to the Procedures in Section 11 of this Guide will generally eliminate hazards of exposure to body fluids arising from incidental contact For heavier levels of exposure disinfecting Footwear will substantially reduce hazards arising from exposure of Footwear ...

Page 26: ...stances can become embedded in your Footwear penetrate the inner layer and enter the body through ingestion absorption inhalation and parenterally In addition particulates and other products of combustion can reduce the flame resistance of your Footwear and increase your Footwear s ability to conduct electricity To reduce the risk of long term harm from hazardous substances present in the products...

Page 27: ... utility sink with warm water and a wet shoe brush or another soft brush such as a small nailbrush or a soft bristle toothbrush The brush should be soaked with water to remove dirt and other soils Do not use heavy abrasion and or scrubbing Do not use saddle soaps or soaps that contain fats Do not use chlorine bleach Do not use detergent Use water temperatures less than 110 F The removable insole c...

Page 28: ... WARNING WARNING CAUTION 11 5 POLISHING To prolong the wearlife and maintain the leather exterior of your NFPA Footwear apply a professional grade silicone based shoe polish Those that contain petroleum based products may be flammable these products will significantly reduce the flame and or heat resistance of your NFPA Footwear and therefore are not suitable 11 6 CONTRACT CLEANING HAIX NorthAmeri...

Page 29: ...your Footwear according to the procedures in this User Guide B Hazardous Chemicals 1 Footwear at the scene should be handled to limit further exposure to hazardous chemicals and exposure to others Contaminated Footwear should be handled in according to federal state and local regulations 2 KNOWN MATERIALS Contact the source of the materials your local HAZMATTeam or the Health Department to determi...

Page 30: ...ning procedures and housekeeping safety procedures You should follow all appropriate federal state and local regulations See NFPA 1851 2014 Chapter 7 Universal Precautions should always be observed when handling soiled or contaminated Footwear A Blood and Body Fluids 1 Disinfecting Products You must use disinfectants approved by and registered with the U S Environmental Protection Agency and shall...

Page 31: ... compartment of a vehicle Prolonged exposure to contaminants remaining in the Footwear may increase the risk of cancer or other diseases WARNING WARNING CAUTION 13 STORING YOUR HAIX NFPA COMPLIANT FOOTWEAR Between incidents and for longer term storage store your Footwear out of direct and indirect sunlight and fluorescent light and away from sharp objects Use fans to provide good ventilation to dr...

Page 32: ...barrier materials E The length of exposure to hazardous chemicals If there is exposure to hazardous chemicals and decontamination is not fully effective the Footwear may not be safe for further use F The length of exposure to direct or indirect sunlight or other light sources such as fluorescent light Tests and fire department surveys show that exposure to direct indirect sunlight or fluorescent l...

Page 33: ...sult the NFPA Standard in effect on the date of manufacture Please keep in mind that this does not mean the useful life of Footwear will be close to ten 10 years Please see the discussion in Section 14 1 Prior to the time for retirement as stated in the NFPA Standard Footwear may have exceeded its useful life As discussed in Section 14 1 we recommend that such Footwear be retired Your Footwear sho...

Page 34: ...ce with the product s warning use inspection maintenance care storage and retirement instructions HAIX North America shall honor limited warranty claims on HAIX North America NFPA boots for a period of one 1 year The limited warranty time period begins on the date that the equipment was delivered to the original retail purchaser or three months after the product is sent to a North American HAIX No...

Page 35: ...e Protection Association 1977 Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting 2016 Edition National Fire Protection Association 1851 Standard on Selection Care and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire fighting and Proximity Fire fighting 2014 Edition National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 1989 Guidelines for Prevention ofTransmission of Hu...

Page 36: ...Manufacture________________ Inspection Date Date Washed Repaired or Retired Inspection Finding Advance Clean or Decontamination Date Reason for Wash Advance Clean or Decontamination Wash Advance Clean or Decontamination Site Date of Repair Description of Repair Repair Site Date of Retirement Date and Method of Disposal 1 Turn Around Time ...

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