Fire Innovations MOHAWK Manuel utilisateur
MOHAWK®
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
NFPA 1983 - 2012
FLAME RESISTANCE OPTION
UL CERTIFIED TO
Fire Innovations
830 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, California 94952
United States
www.reinnovations.com
Design to quickly adjust to any
reghter’s waist size.
Sized to be donned over the coat.
Easy forward ne adjustment.
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
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous.
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions.
Before using this equipment, you must:
• Read and understand all instructions for use.
• Get specic training in its proper use.
• Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
• Understand and accept the risks involved.
WARNING
USER INFORMATION
User information shall be provided to the user of
the product. NFPA Standard 1983 recommends
separating the user information from the
equipment and retaining it in permanent record.
The standard also recommends making a copy of
the User Information to keep with the equipment
and that the information should be referred to
before and after each use.
Additional information regarding auxiliary
equipment can be found in NFPA 1500, Standard
of Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health
Programs, and NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety
Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services.
INSPECTION
Inspect the belt according to your department’s
policy for inspecting life safety equipment.
Equipment should be inspected after each use by
an inspector that meets your departments’ training
standard for inspection of life safety equipment.
Each user should be trained in equipment
inspection and should do a cursory inspection
before each use.
Inspect the belt for frayed, cut or worn material.
Buckles should look uniform with no cracks, chips
or out of shape appearance. Look for excessive
chafng 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
inspected by a qualied inspector prior to being
returned to service. In some cases, a visual
inspection might not be able to determine if the
equipment has been damage. Based on the history
of the incident, if there is any doubt regarding the
safety of the equipment, it should be removed from
service and retired.
REPAIR
Fire Innovations requires that all repair work be
done by the manufacturer. All other repair work
or modications may void the warranty and shall
release Fire Innovations, LLC from all liability and
responsibility as the manufacturer.
MAINTENANCE
Clean and dry this equipment after each use to
remove any dust, debris and moisture. Do not
expose the belt to ame or high temperatures. Do
not store your Fire Innovations Fireghter belts in
direct sunlight.
SAMPLE LOG
The log below suggests records that should be
maintained by the purchaser or user of rescue
equipment.
Model: Mohawk
Serial # _______________________________ Purchase Date: _____/_____/_____
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE LOG
Date Event / Repair Inspected By Comments
Failure to follow these
instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
ESCAPE BELT • LADDER BELT
PAT. #US 6,732,834
MOHAWK®
NFPA ESCAPE BELT
NFPA LADDER BELT
“THIS BELT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF
NFPA 1983, STANDARD ON LIFE SAFETY ROPE
AND EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES,
2012 EDITION, AND THE OPTIONAL FLAME
RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1983,
TYPE ESCAPE BELT.”
“TO BE COMPLIANT WITH NFPA 1983 LADDER
BELT STANDARD AND POSITION POINT THE
FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS MUST
BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS BELT.”
COMPONENT MODEL: MULTI-USE-STRAP™ (MUS)
DIRECTIONS TO MAKE NFPA LADDER BELT:
PLEASE REFER TO COMPONENT INSTRUCTIONS.
CERTIFIED 1983, 2012 STANDARD
1. Fire Innovations part number.
2. Waist size. Belt is designed with a 8” adjustment
to allow donning on turnout pants and coat.
3. The serial number is a required NFPA tracking
ability. This number is unique for every belt
manufactured.
4. The Mohawk is certied with optional buckles, this
would indicate which one is installed. (2) Buttery
(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 date.
9. United Laboratories registration number. For
the latest information about certication on Fire
Innovations products, please refer to this number
3BFO when searching for UL registration.
10. Country of origin. Fire Innovations takes pride
of the fact that we use only US made raw goods
for our belts. Our belts are manufactured in
California, United States.
Understanding
belt label details
“EMERGENCY SERVICES LIFE SAFETY BELT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 1983-2012” 3BF0
3BF0
1101-0040
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Cheyenne Belt is a certied NFPA 1983:2012 Fire Resistance (FR)
Escape Belt. It is easy to use and makes an outstanding multi-function
reghter escape belt.
The accessory Kevlar gear loops are located on both sides, and aid the
modular design of this belt. They add to its great versatility by allowing
incorporation of various upgrades and accessories.
A patented Multi-Use Strap can be added, and functions as a NFPA ladder
strap, a one leg harness, and various RIT and victim carries/drags. This
strap can be neatly stowed inside an accessory pouch or a turnout pocket.
The Cheyenne series is constructed with double layered Kevlar®, and
comes standard with an attachment point for bailout and/or connecting a
NFPA ladder strap.
HIGHLIGHTS
• NFPA Escape & Ladder Belt
• Ambidextrous design (Left or right handed)
• Single point forward pull adjustment
• Double layered Kevlar construction
• UL rated buckles
• Option NFPA Positioning Points (tag rings 1 or 2)
• Option NFPA Sliding Attachment Points (D-Rings 1 or 2)
VERSATILITY
The Cheyenne Series belts come in custom sizes available from 28” to 52”
in increments of 2”. They have eight inches (8”) of adjustment to easily
accommodate the reghter’s turnouts. Additionally, multi-size belts are
available. These belts range from waist sizes of 28”-36”, 32”-42” and
42”-52”.
The single point forward adjustment feature lets the reghter quickly
adjust to the proper t. This belt can be outtted with a variety of different
bailout systems and accessories for added versatility.
A 12” Extension can be added for individuals that are larger than normal.
MODULAR & UPGRADABLE
The Cheyenne belt accessories can be added at anytime. This keeps the
cost down on the initial purchase. One only needs to buy one belt, and
then add accessories as needed to meet your requirements.
• Axe/Tool Loop
• Leather Axe Scabbard
• Chainsaw/Light Box Holder
• Accessory Pouches
• Leather Backing
• Bailout or Utility Rope Bags
• Custom Accessories
MOHAWK®
• Position the belt around the waist low on the
hips.
• The multi-Use Strap™ pouch (if installed)
should be positioned over the thigh. •
• The D-Ring (next to buckle) should be placed
mid line to the body • .
• Connect the main buckle to the V-Ring.•
• Pull the font adjusting strap forward until
snug. •
IMPORTANT
Belt should be donned prior to donning your SCBA.
SIZING & DONNING
• Don the belt and rotate so the rear adjusting
buckle is located to the front-side.
• Pull the rear adjustment strap to approximate
waist size, it should be snug. •
• Rotate the belt, so the snap buckle and
D-ring are positioned to the front.
Some of the patented features of the Multi-Use-Strap™ are the Adjustable Buckle , the Shane Ring
, and a connection point ring . The use of these components allows several combinations for
use in numerous applications.
MULTI-USE STRAP™ / NFPA LADDER STRAP
• A certied NFPA 1983:2012 Fire Resistance (FR) Ladder strap
• A one leg harness
• Used in RIT operations to drag a down reghter
• NFPA Positioning Point (Safety strap) in an aerial platform/bucket
• NFPA Positioning Point (Safety strap) in roof ladder operations
• Tethering with another reghter 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 leg for temporary storage and comfort
while rappeling.
The Multi-Use Strap is a NFPA Rated and
certied to 1983-2012 ed (FR Option)
Ladder Strap. It is also a NFPA Certied
attachment and positioning point.
IMPORTANT
Please refer to Multi-Use Strap (MUS) manual for detailed instruction of use.
This page only highlights the features of this multi-function accessory.
ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORY POUCHES
The installation procedures shown below apply to all accessory pouches. These pouches are
recommended to be installed on the closest gear loops to the xed Attachment Point (D-Ring). On the Low
Prole Pouch an additional step is required. Please note that at the end of installation, the pouches will
open upwards.
REQUIRED TOOLS: None
Open the Velcro aps of the Belt Holder. The
separator should have the open side down.
Slip the separator from the TOP of the belt, and
between the belt and the gear loop.
Flip the bottom ap of the Belt Holder up.
Finally, turn down the top ap of the Belt Holder
and fasten the Velcro aps 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 necessary to slip the
plastic ap through the gear loop of the rearward Belt Holder.
After securing the rst Belt Holder, open the
rearward Belt Holder aps and lay belt directly
on top of the plastic separator.
Close the aps to fasten Velcro aps.
Gear Loop
Separator
front view
back view
back view
Rearward
belt holder
ACCESSORY OR BAILOUT POUCH
Accessory pouches allow stowage of the Multi-Use Strap as well as a multitude
of reghter accessories such as tethers. gloves, etc.
front view
The Tool/Axe Loop can be installed on any available Gear Loop, although the
recommended installation is on the second Gear Loop from the xed Attachment
Point (D-Ring). REQUIRED TOOLS: None
AXE - TOOL HOLDER
Start by opening the unit and then slip the Plastic
Separator from the BOTTOM of the belt, and
between the belt and the second gear loop.
Fold the Reinforcement Flap over the belt and
gear loop.
Proceed by turning over the belt and, align and
fasten 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 singe the Main
Buckle down to secure the tool.
Top Adjusting Buckle
Use caution when donning/dofng your
belt with a tool in the Axe/Tool Holder.
Tool may fall and cause serious injury.
Main Buckle
LEATHER CLIP PROTECTOR
To secure, place the socket snap over the stud
snap, back edge rst. Then rock the snap
forward and secure.
Start by removing the corner screws from the
clip assembly. (NOTE: do not remove center
screws) Position the clip securing brackets behind
the belt, keeping the debossed end towards
the belt.
Attach the clip to the securing 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 exibility needed for today’s
reghter. REQUIRED TOOLS: Philips screwdriver
SCABBARD CLIP PROTECTOR
The Leather Clip Protector keeps turnouts from excessive chafng against the
metal axe clip, and provides increased comfort to the wearer. Directional snaps
are used to secure the leather backing to the belt.
OPTIONS MANUFACTURER INSTALLED
As an option to the Mohawk Escape Belt a Buttery style buckle is available as a factory
installed option. This option has been tested and certied.
BUTTERFLY BUCKLE (OPTION)
The Mohawk Belt has been tested and certied with several buckles. The inverted buckle is
standard on this belt and highly recommended.
INVERTED BUCKLE (STANDARD)
• NFPA Certied 1983:2012 Edit (FR Option)
• Hot Forged Alloy Steel
• Thermal Treated
• Cad, Zinc, Electroless Nickel or Chromate nish
• 100% Proof Load Tested @ 5000 lbs.
• Minimum Tensile Strength 5000 lbs.
• Approximate weight 5.8 ounces
• Meets or exceeds PIA-H-7195
BUCKLE SPECIFICATIONS
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