Forcefield™ Advanced Combat Helmet (Ach) : Operation and Instructions
Forcefield™ Advanced Combat Helmet (Ach) : Operation and Instructions
Forcefield™ Advanced Combat Helmet (Ach) : Operation and Instructions
Advanced Combat
Helmet (ACH)
OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
THIS MANUAL MUST BE CAREFULLY READ BY ALL PERSONS WHO
HAVE OR WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR USING OR MAIN-
TAINING THIS HELMET. THIS HELMET WILL PERFORM AS DESIGNED
ONLY IF USED AND MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS; OTHERWISE IT COULD FAIL TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND
PERSONS WHO RELY ON THIS HELMET COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The warranties made by MSA with respect to the product are voided
if the product is not used and maintained in accordance with the
instructions in this manual. Please protect yourself and your employ-
ees by following the instructions. Please read and observe the
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS inside. For any additional information
relative to use or repair, write or call 1-800-MSA-0018 during regular
working hours.
TAL 602 (L) Rev. 2 © MSA 2006 Prnt. Spec. 10000005389(A) Mat. 10060727
Doc. 10000021162
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................................................2
Description ...............................................................................................................................................................................3
Sizing and Fitting .....................................................................................................................................................................5
Chinstrap Operation.................................................................................................................................................................7
Inspection and Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................10
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................................................11
Warranty.................................................................................................................................................................................12
GENERAL INFORMATION For maximum protection, the helmet MUST fit firmly
on the head with the chin strap securely fastened. All
Scope seven (7) helmet pads MUST be properly installed and
This manual covers the basic fitting and use instructions in place when using the helmet.
for the Force Field Advanced Combat Helmet (hereafter
referred to as the FORCEFIELD ACH.) Inspect the helmet before and after EACH use follow-
ing the inspection instructions. Do not alter the helmet
or attach any item not recommended by MSA.
DANGER
This helmet provides LIMITED protection to the head. Follow all warnings and instructions provided with this
It meets all performance requirements specified in the helmet. For replacement instructions, contact MSA.
Description section of this manual; however, it will not
protect the wearer against all possible hazards. Some Failure to follow all warnings and instructions can
conditions can exceed the helmet’s capacity to pro- increase the risk of serious personal injury or death.
vide protection and result in serious head, brain,
spinal, or other injury including paralysis or death.
helmet elastic
shell bands
hardware
chinstrap chin cup
retention
system
with hardware
nape pad
FIGURE 4 buckle
FIGURE 1
front of helmet
FIGURE 6
WARNING
All seven (7) helmet pads must be worn properly
installed and in place when using the helmet; other-
wise, the helmet may not provide the intended protec-
tion.
2 ea Trapezoidal pads (one front and one back)
FIGURE 5
WARNING
This helmet must fit securely on the head to provide
PAD SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT maximum protection. If you experience fit problems,
This unique suspension system is fully adjustable. The tightness/looseness, or helmet profile is too high or
system has the following requirements and restrictions: too low refer to the Sizing and Fitting Troubleshooting.
Failure to follow this warning may result in the helmet
not providing the intended protection.
WARNING
The hardware (p-clamp, ladder lock, screw, and nut)
inside the helmet where retention system webbing
ACH-C Sizing
Shell Size Pad Size Head Size (ISO) Head Size (US)
front of helmet
2. Position helmet on head and buckle chinstrap. Hold
helmet in place with one hand on top of helmet for ini-
tial adjustment.
WARNING
If you pull too tightly on any strap during steps 3 and
4, or if you do not position the helmet on head and
hold in place with one hand on the top of the helmet
for initial adjustment as instructions in step 2, the hel- FIGURE 8
met may become uncomfortable and tilted on your
head and the chin cup may become uncentered.
Chinstrap Retention System Orientation
Failure to follow this warning may result in the helmet
not providing the intended protection.
WARNING
Clean the FORCEFIELD ACH before inspection follow-
ing the specified procedure. Failure to follow these
cleaning procedures may cause an improper inspec-
tion and result in serious personal injury, disease, or
death.
General
Inspect the FORCEFIELD ACH before and after each use
according to the table below, to keep FORCEFIELD ACH
in proper operating condition.
FIGURE 10
WARNING
Do not modify the helmet in any way from its original
configuration; otherwise, it may not provide the
REPLACING PAD SUSPENSION intended protection.
• Chinstrap 300021A
• Pads, Size 6 - 3/4 inch - 10060678 (one set)
• Pads, Size 8 - 1 inch - 10060679 (one set)
• Pads, Size 6 - 3/4 inch - 10060735 (set of 10 pads)
• Pads, Size 8 - 1 inch - 10060736 (set of 10 pads)