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Service life
The length of the useable life of this helmet will be affected by the type(s) of material
used in its construction and the environments in which the helmet is used and stored.
Recommendations on this topic should be sought from MSA. Storage life (all models): 3
years from manufacturing date, if stored under proper conditions.
The date code on the brim of the helmet shows the date of manufacture
(shell injection), not the starting date of use, as the period between
manufacturing and distribution to the user may vary. Each helmet shows
year and month of manufacture. The year is the number in the center, the
arrow points to the month.
Helmet
shell
Storage
time
Service
life*
• MSA recommends writing the date of first use onto
a sticker (supplied with each box of 20 helmets) and
sticking it into the shell. This is usually the date when
service life starts. The expiry date can also be written
under the brim at the appropriate location.
• Suspension: replace when damaged or contaminated ,
or as required for hygienic reasons.
(Part No. GA90041, see separate instructions.)
• Over spectacles: Replace when damaged or scratched
or when connected pivots are damaged. (Part No.
GA90035, see separate instructions.)
ABS
vented
unvented 3 years +5 years
*In addition to the storage time
Accessories / Options
Over spectacles GA90035 It is possible to convert the V-Gard 930
(GVCXX & GVDXX) with over spectacles
to a V-Gard 950 (GVFXX) with face shield
by installing the face shield GA90034.
Face shield GA90034
A full range of accessories are available
from local MSA partners:
• Hearing protection (muffs)
• Badge holder/lamp holder and
headband retainer clip
• Chinstraps, sweatbands
• Winter liners, neck capes and summer
liners
• High visibility stickers (see Fig. 6) and
logo customisation
4-point chin strap GA90038
2-point chin strap 9100001
Chin cup GA90040
V-Gard 930 6-point suspension GA90041
V-Gard 900 helmet stickers
GA90036
(grey)
GA90037
(red)
Foam sweatband 10153518
V-Gard 900 headband retainer clip GA90042
Contact MSA for further information. Modification of the product or accessories without
the manufacturer‘s approval is prohibited.
Information about how to attach accessories to the helmets is given in the related
accessory manual.
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