11Do not usefor protectionagainst hazardousradiological agents.Do not use forANY proximity orentry fire fighting.Do not use fordirect contact withflames or moltenmetal.Do not usefor protectionagainst hazardouschemical agents.Do not use forprotection againsthazardous biologicalagents.If wearing a zippered style, you must fasten all closures during all times the Footwear is worn or there willbe gaps in your protection, and wear will occur in the heel area, greatly decreasing the useful life of theFootwear and voiding the warranty.WARNING!Emergency response personnel can encounter many common liquids during normal performance oftheir duties. The reference to limited protection from liquid splash from 5 common fire ground chemicalsshould not be interpreted to mean that the Footwear is suitable or is permitted to be used for protectionto the wearer during any hazardous materials situation.DO NOT use this Footwear for the following:• Proximity or entry fire fighting operations (See Definitions)• Activities requiring direct contact with flames or molten metal• Protection against all hazardous material, biological, or radiological agents.DANGER!Fire fighting personnel who are exposed to a flashover, backdraft, or other flame and high heatenvironments are at EXTREME risk for extensive burn injuries and death even while wearing theircomplete NFPA 1971 Structural Fire Fighter Protective Ensemble!DANGER!Controlled lab tests in the NFPA Standard “cannot be deemed as establishing performance levelsfor all situations to which personnel can be exposed”. You should always use extreme caution in allsituations to avoid the risk of injuries.WARNING!WARNING!Protective properties in new NFPA Compliant Footwear will diminish as the product is worn and ages.To reduce the risk of injuries, you MUST follow the recommendations in this Guide for inspection andretirement of your Footwear to ensure that the Footwear is not used past its Useful Life.