IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The end user of this load bearing system should remove this label and read these instructions carefully prior to use.
The load bearing system is designed to provide the end user the ability to safely carry personal items, tools, and equipment necessary during wildland firefighting operations. This system is not designed to protect the user or the contents from direct contact with flame and should only be used in conjunction with appropriate personal protective clothing designed for wildland firefighting.
A proper fit and balanced weight distribution are key to preventing injuries. Make sure your pack is loaded with only the essential gear and regularly inspect your equipment for any damage. Stay aware of the terrain and potential hazards and adjust your pack usage as fire conditions change. Always consider your physical limitations and communicate with your crew about the weight of your pack and any specific needs.
The user of this load bearing system must have completed formal training with the proper use of firefighting equipment, including personal load bearing systems, and have the background and training necessary to select the right load bearing system. Only use a load bearing system that will interface properly with your protective clothing. You may use a permanent marker to mark your load bearing system, but do not use any heat transfer or bonding of any kind.
Most NFPA performance properties cannot be tested by the end user in the field. However, conducting a thorough inspection of the load-bearing system before use can help compensate for the inability to test it during field operations.
We warranty every product we make to be free of materials and manufacturing defects for the lifetime of the product. If these products fail due to a manufacturing or material defect, we will repair the product without charge or replace it at our discretion. Full warranty information can be found on our website wolfpackgear.com
If your load bearing system does not perform to reasonably accepted standards, notify Wolfpack Gear, Inc. Defective equipment must be returned to Wolfpack Gear, Inc. for inspection. If the load bearing system is determined to have a manufacturing defect, the load bearing system will be replaced.
Before using the load bearing system in the field, ensure proper fit. Wolfpack Gear, Inc provides sizing instructions with each item and on our website wolfpackgear.com to assist with correct sizing and fit. Read all safety labels prior to use. The safety labels are located in each component of the load bearing system. This load bearing system should be used in accordance with NFPA 1500, standard on fire department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and 29 CFR 1910.32, general requirement Part 1, Personal Protective Equipment: General Requirements.
INSPECTION
Your load bearing system should be inspected after each use. Look for cut or worn areas, damaged seams or stitching or burns from direct contact with hot objects or debris. Damaged load-bearing equipment should be removed from service or repaired prior to further use.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Hand wash with mild detergent or machine wash in a front-loading washing machine. Utilize normal cycle and a water temperature between 120°F and 140°F. Allow the load bearing equipment to air dry in a well-ventilated area, do not machine dry. Do not use equipment that has not been thoroughly cleaned and dried. Store the load bearing equipment in a cool, dry place. If excessive wear or damage is noted beyond what can be repaired, remove from service immediately and destroy to prevent further use. Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal standards.
Please read the above instructions carefully!
FIT AND SIZING
1. Remove any items attached to the waist of your pants or clipped to your pant belt.
2. Loosen and lengthen the belt and suspender adjustment straps of the backpack.
3. Secure the backpack waist belt snugly high on waist and tighten the belt until snug.
4. Adjust the height of the belt up or down on your hips until comfortable.
5. Adjust the suspenders on your shoulder so the inside of the yoke is approximately 4 inches below the base of your neck.
6. Have an assistant tighten the rear suspender until slightly tensioned.
7. Use the bar side buckle to secure the slack in the rear suspender webbing.
8. Pull the front suspender straps until tight.
9. Move the sternum strap up or down the suspender to find the most comfortable position. (the pack may have to be removed temporarily to move the strap)
10. Adjust sternum strap to hold the front of the suspenders in the optimal position. Ensure the suspenders will not rub the armpit area when working.
11. Push down the belt or place weight in the bag.
12. Check fit of the suspenders. Optimal fit will distribute weight between the yoke, top of suspender and front of the suspenders evenly.
13. When the backpack is fully weighted distribution can be accomplished by tensioning or loosening the side compression straps or front suspenders.
14. Move aggressively simulating your normal work movements and recheck the fit.
15. To remove the pack, unclip the belt, slide your arm out of one strap and hoist the pack off the other shoulder.