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COMANCHE

®

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

NFPA 1983 - 2012

FLAME RESISTANCE OPTION

UL CERTIFIED TO

 

Fire Innovations

830 Petaluma Blvd N

Petaluma, California 94952

United States

www.fireinnovations.com

With the optional Multi-Use Strap

®

this belt is a NFPA Ladder Belt.

Three gear loops allow installation of 

multiple tool holders and accessories.

BELT DESIGN FEATURES

NFPA ESCAPE BELT

NFPA LADDER BELT

Design to quickly adjust to any 

firefighter’s waist size.

Sized to be donned over the turnout 

pants. Easy forward fine adjustment.

Summary of Contents for COMANCHE NFPA ESCAPE BELT

Page 1: ...tates www fireinnovations com With the optional Multi Use Strap this belt is a NFPA Ladder Belt Three gear loops allow installation of multiple tool holders and accessories BELT DESIGN FEATURES NFPA ESCAPE BELT NFPA LADDER BELT Design to quickly adjust to any firefighter s waist size Sized to be donned over the turnout pants Easy forward fine adjustment ...

Page 2: ... for frayed cut or worn material Buckles should look uniform with no cracks chips or out of shape appearance Look for excessive chaffing at the wear points typically where the Kevlar webbing comes into contact with the metal buckles Inspect the tool holders and ensure they are fastened or sewn securely to the belt and in the proper position If the Harness Belt is impact loaded it should be inspect...

Page 3: ...al number is a NFPA tracking requirement This number is unique for every belt manufactured 4 The Comanche is certified with optional buckles this would indicate which one is installed 2 Butterfly 3 Inverted 5 If a Multi Use Strap is sewn on then this space will show 1 6 Number of NFPA attachment points installed on the belt 7 Number of NFPA Positioning Points installed on the belt 8 Production dat...

Page 4: ...ding D Rings NFPA Attachment Positioning point available as a customization HIGHLIGHTS NFPA Escape Ladder Belt One belt fits all Ambidextrous design Left or right handed Forward pull fine adjustment 100 Kevlar construction Option NFPA Sliding Attachment Point D Ring 40degre or Straight VERSATILITY The Comanche is a NFPA FR Escape Belt Ladder Belt it uses an upgradable modular design Easily fitted ...

Page 5: ...ustment buckle Use the elastic straps to secure excess Pull the adjustment strap forward to tighten The belt should be tight but not constrictive Waist Expansion Strap Gap Waist Expansion Strap Gap Waist Expansion Strap Gap 28 2 36 10 44 18 29 3 37 11 45 19 30 4 38 12 46 20 31 5 39 13 47 21 32 6 40 14 48 22 33 7 41 15 49 23 34 8 42 16 50 24 35 9 43 17 51 25 Expansion Strap Gap WARNING The Belt Adj...

Page 6: ...nal NFPA attachment points can installed to allow connectivity to bailout systems as an example NFPA ATTACHMENT POINT S MANUFACTURER INSTALLED These accessories extend the belt functionality and are installed at the time of manufacturer The Cheyenne Escape Belt has been tested and certified with two 2 buckle styles The inverted buckle is standard on this belt and highly recommended BUTTERFLY BUCKL...

Page 7: ...et NFPA Positioning Point Safety strap in roof ladder operations Tethering with another firefighter during search activities NFPA Escape anchor or change of direction strap carabiner version Place as a double leg harness This patented Multi Use Strap can be wrapped around a leg for temporary storage or comfort while rappeling The Multi Use Strap is a NFPA Rated and certified to 1983 2012 edition F...

Page 8: ... TOP of the belt and between the belt and the gear loop Flip the bottom flap of the Belt Holder up Finally turn down the top flap of the Belt Holder and fasten the Velcro flaps securely LOW PROFILE ACCESSORY POUCH This pouch has two Belt Holders to allow secured installation on either side of the belt Follow the procedures above for the front Belt Holder installation Please note that it is NOT nec...

Page 9: ... the Velcro Flap The Axe Tool Holder is now installed back of belt view front of belt view front of belt view Separator Reinforcement Flap Velcro Flap Gear Loop Start by setting the Top Adjusting Buckle to the outside edge of the tool Then pull the adjusting strap to cinch the Main Buckle down to secure the tool Top Adjusting Buckle Use caution when donning doffing your belt with a tool in the Axe...

Page 10: ...ring brackets using the supplied screws and Loctite 242 Cross tighten the screws Do not over tighten SCABBARD CLIP AKA FEMALE CLIP The tool clip allows quick connection and disconnection of various tool holders while retaining the durability and flexibility needed for today s firefighter REQUIRED TOOLS Philips screwdriver SCABBARD CLIP PROTECTOR The Leather Clip Protector keeps turnouts from exces...

Page 11: ...uct at no charge to the customer A copy of customer purchase receipt and or invoice may be required for warranty CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS It is the customer s obligation to fully understand all form fit and function of the product s To obtain warranty service or return services a customer must complete the warranty Review Request Form included with the product or available online and fax or mail it ba...

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