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Chapter 2: Helmet Preparation and Operation
2-4 3 Operating Visor
Operate the visor as follows:
1. Referring to
, grasp the
visor in the center and pull the visor
slightly away from the helmet.
2. Move the visor up or down. When
the visor is up, ensure that the top
edge of the visor is against the two
bump stops.
3. As necessary, adjust the visor straps
so that the visor is centered over the
nose. Ensure that the visor is snug
enough. The visor should not slide
freely up and down. There should be
enough resistance to require pulling
the visor away from the helmet to
raise or lower it.
NOTE:
When the visor is up, you
can attach the visor cover by
pressing the hook fasteners on the
cover to the pile fastener on the
visor.
2-4 4 Connecting Mask Microphone
Cord to Helmet Connector
With the helmet donned and properly
adjusted, do the following:
1. Don the mask. Check the mask
for proper position and tension in
accordance with applicable oxygen
mask technical orders. Check the
interface between the visor and the
mask. Adjust the mask straps as
required.
2. Connect the mask cord to the helmet
connector, shown in
NOTE:
To remove the mask cord from the
helmet connector, pull firmly on the cord
plug.
VISOR COVER
INSTALLATION
Cover
Bump stop
(both sides)
Strap
(both sides)
Figure 2-31. Operating Visor
Figure 2-32. Connecting Mask Cord
Mask
cord
Helmet
connector