Fast Ballistic High Cut User manual
FOR FAST BALLISTIC
AND CARBON HELMETS
HELMET OPERATOR’S MANUAL
© OPS-CORE 2016 06-05-160 REV. B
HELMET VERSIONS
SIDE PAD TOP PAD TOP PAD REAR PAD
FAST BALLISTIC
HIGH CUT
FAST CARBON
3
/
4”
1
/
2”
3
/
4”
FAST HELMETS
This manual is specific to the following helmet models: FAST Ballistic High Cut, FAST Ballistic Maritime
and FAST Carbon.
FAST Ballistic High Cut Helmet is used for reference drawings throughout this Operator’s Manual.
If there are any procedure discrepancies due to other helmet versions they will be specifically noted.
ALL HELMET VERSIONS INCLUDE:
(2) SIDE PADS, (2) 1/2” TOP PADS, (2) 3/4” TOP PADS, (1) 1/2“ REAR PAD, (1) 3/4” REAR PAD
FAST BALLISTIC
MARITIME
1
/
2”
WING-LOC
ADAPTER (1)
SKELETON SHROUDPICATINNY
ADAPTER (1)
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4
5
6-7
8
9-15
23-26
16-22
27
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HELMET COMPONENTS
SIZING GUIDE
PRO SETUP
CHINSTRAP OPERATION
WARNING & WARRANTY
OPERATOR NOTES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REPLACEMENT KITS
REPLACEMENT FITBAND COMFORT PADS
REPLACEMENT FITBAND & EPP PADS
REPLACEMENT EXTERIOR VELCRO
REPLACEMENT SKELETON SHROUD
REPLACEMENT FAST SIDE RAILS
ACCESSORY INTEGRATION
COUNTERWEIGHT & HELMET COVER
SKELETON SHROUD
FAST SIDE RAILS (ARCs)
EXTERIOR VELCRO®
SIDE COVERS & GUNSIGHT MANDIBLE
COMMs HEADSET
HELMET PART NUMBERS
REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS
HELMET COMPONENTS
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Fitband
Top EPP Pad
Front EPP Pad
Rear EPP Pad
Side EPP Pad Side EPP Pad
Comfort Pad
Occ-Dial
Adjustment Knob
Integrated Retention System
(LED Version Available)
Skeleton Shroud
Helmet Shell
Exterior Velcro
Ballistic Screws
& T-Nuts
Bungee FAST Side
Rail (ARC)
Note: LED = Left Eye Dominant
SIZING GUIDE
HELMET SIZING GUIDE
X-LARGE
FAST HELMET SIZE CHINSTRAP SIZE (in)
S/M MEDIUM
M/L
L/XL
LARGE
XXL X-LARGE 27.5-30.5
27.5-30.5
26-29
24.5-27.5
CUSTOM FIT COMBINATIONS
Your FAST Helmet can be custom fit
with an alternate
chinstrap size upon
ordering or a replacement chinstrap
can be purchased separately.
CHINSTRAP SIZING GUIDE
S
ince people have different shaped heads, helmet size
(the size
of the top of your head) is not always proportional
to the chinstrap
size (the size of your face).
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13 14
15 16
17 18
19
2 0
13
14 15
16 17
18 19
2 0
2
1
RUN MEASURING
TAPE ALONG FRONT
EDGE OF EAR
S/M HELMET WITH
LARGE CHINSTRAP
L/XL HELMET WITH
MEDIUM CHINSTRAP
FAST HELMET SIZE
Head Circumference (cm)
Head Circumference (in)
Head Size (US)
53 - 56
20⁄ - 22
S/M
up to 7
56 - 59
22 - 23¼
M/L
up to 7⁄
59 - 62
23¼ - 24⁄
L/XL
up to 7⁄
62 - 64.5
24⁄- 25⁄
XXL
up to 8⁄
5
FAST helmets have been designed from the ground up to t the largest group of users in helmet
sizes that most closely match their heads. However, there is still a small percentage of users that
will not t our standard sizing congurations. Please use the sizing guide below to determine your
helmet size and your chinstrap size. If you require a non-standard chinstrap/helmet conguration,
custom solutions are available.
FAST Helmets were designed for professionals who expect the most from their equipment. Just like
fine-tuning the suspension on a racecar or sighting in a fire-arm, the helmet must be set up properly
before use to function correctly. If you do not follow these instructions, your helmet will not function
in accordance with stated performance.
PRO SETUP
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
•The distance from the top of the eyebrow to the bottom of the
fitband should be approximately 0.5”- 1”. There should also be
enough room around your ears for COMMs / hearing protection.
•If the helmet sits too low on your head, remove the ½” top pads
and install the ¾” top pads.
•If the helmet sits at an uncomfortable angle, adjust the top pads,
or use a combination of ½” and ¾” top pads until it sits correctly.
ADJUST THE TOP PADS
•Put the helmet on. ½” pads come pre-installed
in the helmet. Turn the dial to loosen the fitband
so that all of the helmet weight is resting on top
of your head.
•With the fitband loose, check how high / low the
helmet is sitting. Forehead pad should be above and
not resting on the bony ridge of your eyebrows.
0.5”-1”
ADJUST THE REAR PADS
•Install the ¾” rear pad. Put the helmet on.
•If you feel uncomfortable pressure on your forehead,
take the ¾” pad out and put in the ½”pad.
•If it feels the same as with the ½” pad (can’t notice
the difference) then keep the ¾” installed. This will
make the helmet more stable and comfortable.
ADJUST FITBAND HEIGHT
•Put the helmet on and turn the dial to tighten
the fitband until it feels secure. Look up at the
sky. If the dial digs into your neck, it is too low.
•You can adjust the height of the dial by sliding
the rear fitband liner tabs that attach it to the
inside of the shell up and down.
•Set the dial at the height that is most
comfortable for you.
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“PRE-LOAD” THE FITBAND
•You can set the shape of the fitband to
match the shape of your head for long
term comfort.
•Push or pull the rear fitband liner tabs
(used for height adjustment in step 3)
to adjust the fitband tension from a
round to more oval shape.
•Hold each rear fitband liner tab with
your hand in the location that sets the
fitband tension in the optimal shape
and then tighten the back screws to lock
the tabs in place.
INSTALL THE SIDE PADS
•Install the side pads onto the Velcro patches
on the inside of the helmet. These pads
make the helmet more stable and increase
protection from side impacts.
•If they feel tight or uncomfortable, try to
relocate them into a position that feels good.
Note: Check that all screws
and accessory hardware are
tight and secure.
YOUR HELMET IS
READY FOR USE!
TIGHTEN BACK SCREWS
•Tighten the back screws to lock the
rear fitband liner tabs, chinstrap and
side rails permanently in place.
•If you don’t do this, all of the
adjustments you just made will slip
and the helmet will likely come apart.
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With both hands, pull the two Rear
Head-Loc®Sliders on the lower webbing
straps toward your chin until snug.
Note: The technique works best if
you only hold the plastic sliders
and don’t touch the webbing.
With both hands, pull the two Front
Head-Loc Sliders on the webbing straps
that come from the front temples of the
helmet toward your chin until snug.
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Put the helmet on and fasten
the Chinstrap Buckle. Turn the
Occ-Dial Adjustment Knob to
tighten the fitband until it is
comfortably snug.
CHINSTRAP OPERATION
Occ-Dial
Adjustment Knob
Rear
Head-Loc
Slider
Front Head-Loc Slider
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NIGHT OPERATIONS AIRBORNE OPERATIONS
BREACHING / ATV
MISSION DOCUMENTATION
Bungee
IFF Strobe
Counterweight
NVGs
IR Illuminator O2 Mask
Goggles
COMMs Headset
COMMs Headset
Video
Camera Video
Camera
HMD
Counterweight
Ballistic
Mandible
Side
Armor
Ballistic
Visor
There are three ways of attaching accessories to the FAST Helmet. The Ops-Core Skeleton Shroud or
VAS Shroud, FAST Side Rails (ARCs), and Exterior Velcro. These three components provide convenient
and secure ways to quickly attach and
detach various accessories to different positions, and allow for
personalized customization.
RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS
There are numerous accessories that can be attached to your FAST Helmet to be used in a variety of
situations. Below are some recommended congurations.
ACCESSORY INTEGRATION
Skeleton Shroud
FAST Side Rail (ARC)
Side Exterior
Velcro
Rear Exterior
Velcro
Top Exterior Velcro
COUNTERWEIGHT & HELMET COVER
COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACHMENT
REMOVE REAR SCREWS
Remove screws and T-nuts at back of FAST Side Rails.
Align the anchor of Counterweight to the holes on the rear
of the FAST Side Rail. The Rear Exterior Velcro will hold
Counterweight in place. Use your ngers to loosely attach
a screw to the Counterweight and FAST Helmet. Be sure
to place screw through Counterweight Anchor, Side Rail,
Helmet Shell, Fitband and Chinstrap Anchor. Repeat for
the opposite side.
SECURE COUNTERWEIGHT
Use a screwdriver to tighten all screws from the outside
of the Counterweight, making sure the Counterweight is
securely fastened to the rear of the FAST Helmet.
Note: Adding weight to helmet increases risk of
neck strain and injury. Only add counterweight
when absolutely necessary to balance loads on
front of helmet.
COUNTERWEIGHT KIT
The Counterweight Kit Includes (1) Counterweight
Pack with (5) Lead Weights and (2) 24mm Screws.
HELMET COVER
The Helmet Cover protects the shell outer
surface while still providing the functionalities
of the FAST platform.
(Open View)
(2) 24mm Screws
Lead
Weight
Window for Mini
Glow Stick
Anchor for
Side Rail
(Closed View)
FAST
Side Rail
Rear
Exterior Velcro
The Counterweight Kit reduces neck fatigue on long missions with night vision goggles or other accessories
that add weight to the front of the helmet. The Helmet Cover provides a variety of camouage options for
different environments.
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Rear Pouch
Goggle
Retention
Flap
Velcro
Detachable Rear Pouch
Fits ANVIS Battery Pack
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