Climbing Technology by Aludesign S.p.A. via Torchio 22
24034 Cisano B.sco BG ITALY
www.climbingtechnology.com
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IST41-6X927CT_rev.1 04-21
ENGLISH
The instruction manual for this device consists of general and specific instructions,
both must be carefully read and understood before use.
Attention!
This leaflet
shows the specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EN 12492:2012.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following
product/s: helmets for mountaineers (Fig. 1). These are designed for climbing,
mountaineering, caving, vie ferrate, canyoning and, more generally, all the “ver-
tical sports”. The Moon model has been developed for collective use, for groups
and clubs in adventure parks, canyoning, via ferrata and climbing schools. The
X-Arbor is also suitable for tree climbing.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
EN 12492:2012 - Mountaineering equipment. This product is a Personal Pro-
tective Equipment (PPE) for the protection of the head against falling objects; it is
compliant with the Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
1.1 - Strength of the chinstrap.
The EN 12492 standard requires the chinstrap to
have a strength of 50 daN to help keep the helmet on the head in case of a fall.
2) NOTIFIED BODIES.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph 9 / table D): M5.
3) NOMENCLATURE
(Fig. 3). 1) External shell. 2) Headlamp clip. 3) Fixing strap.
4) Underchin forwards-backwards adjustment separators. 5) Underchin tighten-
ing/closing buckle. 6) Headband. 7) Holes for mounting visor. 8) Headband
adjustment knob. 9) Label. 10) Earmuff support. 11) Padding. 12) Internal shell.
13) Adjustment strap. 14) Adjustment buckles. 15) Lateral connection clips. 16)
Attachment loops. 17) Rear connection element.
3.1 - Main materials
. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
2.4): 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 30) EPP - Expanded polypropylene. Legend
of parts (Fig. 1): 1) Internal shell; 2) External shell; 3) Padding (absorbent and
washable, or non-absorbent and washable); 4) Straps; 5) Headband. Materials.
4) MARKING
.
Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general instructions
(paragraph 5).
4.1 - General
(Fig. 2). Indications: 1; 2; 3; 4; 6; 7; 8; 11; 13; 18; 30) Product
weight; 31) Area for indicating user’s name. 32) PETG - Polyethylene terephtha-
late.
4.2 - Traceability
(Fig. 2)
.
Indications: T2; T8; T9.
5) CHECKS.
Further to the checks listed below, comply with what indicated in the general
instructions (paragraph 3). Before each use, verify that: all parts of the device are
intact, they are not damaged and are correctly fixed together.
Attention!
Follow-
ing a violent impact, internal damage to the helmet can be present which is not
visible to the naked eye. This can substantially reduce the helmet’s strength and
energy absorbing capacity: for this reason the helmet must always be substituted
after a violent impact.
6) ISTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
To ensure adequate protection, the helmet must be the right size and adjusted
to fit the user’s head (according to the model man, woman, child see table 1).
Attention!
Do not use a helmet if it cannot be adjusted correctly. If this happens,
substitute it with a different size/ different model helmet.
Attention!
If children are
to use the helmet, they must be supervised directly by a competent and trained
responsible adult.
6.1 - Positioning and adjustment (except Moon model).
Open the headband by
turning its adjustment knob (Fig. 5.2) and position the helmet on your head so that
the headband adjustment knob is on the nape of the neck. Rotate the adjustment
knob to increase or reduce the circumference, until you reach the optimum size
(Fig. 5.3). Adjust the vertical position of the headband by sliding it up or down
along the straps (Fig. 5.4). Slide the underchin forwards-backwards adjustment
separators along the strap so that the helmet fits perfectly (Fig. 5.5). The separators
should be positioned to be below the user’s ears. Close the quick-release buckle:
you hear a “click” when the buckle is correctly closed (Fig. 5.6). Tighten the under-
chin strap to make the helmet fit more snugly. To check that the buckle is correctly
closed, pull on the underchin strap as shown (Fig. 5.7).
6.2 - Positioning and adjustment (Moon model only).
Expand the headband, ap-
propriately operating the adjustment buckles (Fig. 4.1). Next, position the helmet
on the head so that the adjustment strap is close to the nape of the neck (Fig. 4.2).
Fasten the quick-release buckle: you must hear the ‘click’ of the buckle correctly
engaging (Fig. 4.3). Set the vertical position of the adjustment strap by sliding the
system in the desired direction (Fig. 4.4). Use the loop of the adjustment strap to
decrease the size of the headband, until you find the optimal fit (Fig. 4.5). Tighten
the chinstrap to increase the stability of the helmet. To verify that it is properly
fastened, pull the chinstrap with the buckle (Fig. 4.6).
6.3 - Removal.
Expand the headband, appropriately operating the adjustment
knob (Fig. 5.2) or the adjustment buckles (Fig. 4.1). Release the quick-release
fastening buckle by pressing its side tabs.
6.4 - Warnings.
Correct adjustment of all straps ensures improved comfort during
use and avoids the helmet accidentally falling off: lateral and forwards and back-
wards movement must be minimised.
Attention!
Make sure that there are no slack
sections of strap between the adjustment system and the shell (Fig. 10.4).
7) GENERAL WARNINGS.
These helmets protect the user’s head from objects falling from above and from
impact against obstacles. Wearing the helmet reduces considerably risks derived
from activities at height but does not completely eliminate them and therefore the
user should always behave prudently and with awareness of the consequences of
their actions. If impacts are more violent than those of the standards for which the
helmet has been developed and certified, the helmet will deform to absorb the
maximum possible amount of energy, with extreme loading resulting in possible
breakage of the helmet.
7.1 - Precautions for use.
In compliance with the safety standards it has been
built according to, the helmet may be subject to damages if high compression
forces are exerted on it. It is therefore absolutely necessary to avoid: subjecting the
helmet to impacts on purpose, for any reason whatsoever; using the helmet to sit
on it; pressing the helmet into a backpack or trying to get it to fit into a backpack
that is already much too full.
8) storage / transport / Cleaning.
In addition to the instructions given below, comply with what is stated in the gen-
eral instructions (paragraphs 13-14). The device is normally delivered packed in
a cardboard box with the manufacturer’s identification label.
Attention!
Transport
and storage conditions are an important factor in preserving the mechanical per-
formance of the equipment.
Attention!
Store at a temperature between 5°C and
35°C.
Attention!
If the device becomes dirty or contaminated (oil, tar, paint etc.),
the external surface must be cleaned thoroughly in accordance with the instruc-
tions (general instructions / paragraph 13).
9) Replacement parts / accessories.
Spare parts and accessories are shown in table 8: visors VISOR G (Ref. No.
6X9410A), VISOR G-F (Ref. No. 6X9411A); earmuffs support kit EARMUFFS
KIT* (Ref. No. 6X939); top padding* and headband* (Ref. No. 6X948KIT01,
6X952KIT01, 6X959KIT01, 6X942KIT00, 6X942KIT01); MOON EXTERNAL
SHELL* outer shell complete with clips (Ref. No. 6X927**KIT00); MOON
INTERNAL SHELL* inner shell (Ref. No. 6X927KIT01); MOON FRONTAL PAD-
DING* front padding (Ref. No. 6X927KIT02); MOON WEBBING SYSTEM*
suspension system/chinstrap (Ref. No. 6X927KIT03).
Attention!
Use only the
spare parts/accessories indicated.
Attention!
Accessories/spare parts marked
with an asterisk (*) by themselves do not constitute PPE.
Attention!
Before installing
an accessory/replacement part, carefully read and understand the instructions for
use of the device on which it will be installed.
Attention!
Before use make sure that
the accessory/spare part is correctly installed.
10) MOON MODEL MAINTENANCE.
Moon model consists of three main elements (outer shell, inner shell, suspension
system/chinstrap) that can be disassembled for cleaning purposes and replace-
ment. Similarly, the front padding can also be removed for the purpose.
10.1 - Disassembly of the main elements.
1) Push towards the outside of the shell
the rear connection element and pull away the loop of the strap which is inserted
into it (Fig. 6.1). 2) Release the lateral connection clips as shown (Fig. 6.2). 3)
Remove the inner shell from the outer shell as shown (Fig. 6.3). If you find it difficult
to remove it, press lightly over the outer shell as shown (Fig. 6.3)
.
10.2 - Assembly of the main elements.
Carry out in reverse the operations indicat-
ed at the paragraph 10.1, respecting the installation sequence among the lateral
connection clips and the attachment loops (Fig. 6.2): A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4. Once
the assembly is completed, make sure that: the helmet components are correctly
oriented with respect to one another; the lateral connection clips and the rear con-
nection element are correctly fastened; the adjustment strap (Fig. 6.1-A) is located
near the rear element (Fig. 6.1-B); straps are not twisted
.
10.3 - Front padding disassembly/assembly.
Release the lateral connection clips
A-B from the attachment loops 1-2. For the disassembly of the front padding
carry out the indicated operations (Fig. 7). For the assembly carry out in reverse
the same operations and hook the lateral connection clips A-B to the attachment
loops 1-2.
