Climbing Technology by Aludesign S.p.A. via Torchio 22
24034 Cisano B.sco BG ITALY
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IST41-6X929CT_rev.3 05-21
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 397 / EN 50365 / EN 12492.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following pro-
duct/s: helmets Aries, Aries Air and Aries Tree (Fig. 1). Aries helmet complies with
EN 397 and EN 50365 standards and it has been developed for the protection
against falling objects and electrical hazards in the industry (rope-access work,
work at height and in building sites). Aries Air is a ventilated helmet compliant
with the EN 397 standard, developed for the protection against falling objects
in the industry (rope-access work, work at height and in building sites). Aries Tree
is a ventilated helmet compliant with the EN 12492 standard, developed for
mountaineering, tree climbing and mountain rescue services.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
This product is a personal protective device (P.P.E.);
it is compliant with the Regulation (EU) 2016/425. EN 397:2012- Industrial
safety helmets. The EN 397 standard also provides the following optional re-
quirements (Fig. A, point N): A) Protection against impacts and penetration down
to -30°C; B) Resistance to lateral deformation; C) Protection against accidental
contact with live conductors up to 440 V AC; D) Protection against molten metal
splash. EN 50365:2002- Electrically insulating helmets for use on low voltage
installations. EN 12492:2012- Mountaineering equipment: helmets for mountain-
eers.
Attention!
Check standards and optional requirements your helmet meets
(Fig.1).
Attention!
For this product a periodic thorough inspection is compulsory
(general instructions / paragraph 8.)
Attention!
As per Regulation EU, Aries mod-
el is a Category III PPE: as a consequence, the production of such PPE is subject to
annual inspection and the marking shows the identification number of the notified
body involved in the procedure
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. The EN 397 standard, instead, requires the
chinstrap to have a strength between 15 daN and 25 daN to help reduce the
risk of strangulation.
2) NOTIFIED BODIES.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
9 / table D): M5; N1.
3) NOMENCLATURE
(Fig. 4). A) Outer shell. B) Ventilation holes. C) Clips for
headlamp mounting; D) Fastening straps; E) Adjustment chinstrap routing elements;
F) Headband; G) Chinstrap fastening buckle; H) Buckle for automatic release
between 15 and 25 daN. I) Slots for fitting the visor. L) Slots for mounting plug-in
ear defenders. M) Headband adjustment dial. N) Label. O) Padding. P) Occipital
mesh.
3.1 - Main materials
. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
2.4): 7; 8; 9; 10. Legend of parts (Fig. 2): A) Clips for headlamp mounting; B)
Shell; C) Padding; D) Straps; E) Headband.
4) MARKING
. Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general
instructions (paragraph 5).
4.1 - General
(Fig. 3). Indications: 1; 2; 3; 4; 6; 7; 8; 11; 12; 18; 30) Statement
indicating that the equipment meets the optional requirement of EN 397 or EN
12492 standards for the protection against impacts and penetration down to
-30°C; 31) Product weight; 32) Statement indicating that the equipment meets the
optional requirement of the EN 397 standard for resistance to lateral deformation;
33) Statement indicating that the equipment meets the optional requirement of the
EN 397 standard for the protection against accidental contact with live conduc-
tors that may reach up to 440 V AC; 34) Statement indicating that the equipment
meets the optional requirement of the EN 397 standard for the protection against
molten metal splash; 35/36) Symbol and statement indicating that the equipment
meets the EN 50365 class 0 standard, for the protection against electrical haz-
ards; 37/38) Area to be filled out with device identification.
4.2 - Traceability
(Fig. 3)
.
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 de-
vice are intact, they are not damaged and are correctly fixed together.
Attention!
Following 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 (Fig. 5).
Attention!
Do not use a
helmet if it cannot be adjusted correctly. If this happens, substitute it with a different
size/ different model helmet.
6.1 - Positioning and adjustment.
Open the headband by turning its adjustment
knob (Fig. 5.1) and position the helmet on your head so that the headband ad-
justment knob is on the nape of the neck (Fig. 5.2). Rotate the adjustment knob
to increase or reduce the circumference, until you reach the optimum size (Fig.
5.3-5.4). Adjust the vertical position of the headband by sliding it up or down
along the straps. 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 underchin 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). To remove the helmet, push the
side tabs of the closing buckle.
Attention!
If needed, the height of the headband
can be adjusted into two different positions, as per instructions (shown in Fig.12).
Attention!
Make sure that there are no slack sections of strap between the adjust-
ment system and the shell (Fig. 7.1÷7.4). Correct adjustment of all straps ensures
improved comfort during use and avoids the helmet accidentally falling off: lateral
and forwards and backwards movement must be minimised.
7) GENERAL WARNINGS.
These helmets protect the user’s head from objects
falling from above and from impact against obstacles. Wearing the helmet re-
duces 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 homologat-
ed, 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) EN 50365 WARNINGS.
The Aries model complies with the EN 50365 class
0 standard, for the protection against electrical hazards: maximum rated voltage
1500 V DC or 1000 V AC. Before each use: make sure that the rated voltage
detected in the work environment does not exceed the limits indicated above.
Attention: the electric protection provided by the helmet may be reduced due to
ageing, mechanical or chemical damages, improper cleaning or particular con-
ditions while in use (e.g. use in rain or snow); an insulating helmet cannot be used
on its own: it is essential to also use other protective insulating equipment accord-
ingly to the risks associated with the work; an insulated helmet should not be used
in any situation where there is a risk of partially reducing its insulating properties.
9) STORAGE / TRANSPORT / CLEANING.
In addition to the instructions given
below, comply with what is stated in the general instructions (paragraphs 13-14).
The device is normally delivered packed in a cardboard box with the manu-
facturer’s identification label.
Attention!
Transport and storage conditions are an
important factor for maintaining the electrical and mechanical performance of the
device.
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 instructions (general instruc-
tions / paragraph 13).
10) REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES
(Fig.14). This product is compatible
with the following accessories: hear protections with quick hooking, headlamps.
Attention!
Check their compatibility before use. This product is compatible only
with the spare parts and specific accessories listed below: visors VISOR A (Ref.
No. 6X9300A), VISOR A-F (Ref. No. 6X9301A); head and rear padding (Ref.
No. 6X929KIT02 internal webbing suspension system / occipital strap / head-
band (Ref. No. 6X929KIT01 / 6X931KIT01); clips for headlamp mounting (Ref.
No. 6X929KIT03); reflective stickers (Ref. No. 6X929KIT04).
10.1 - Installing the visor.
Install and remove Visor A and Visor A-F bearing in mind
the shown insertion / extraction direction (Fig. 9.1÷9.3). The visor can be kept in
two positions: up (Fig. 9.4) or down (Fig. 9.5).
10.2 - Replacing the internal webbing suspension system.
1) Remove the head-
lamp clips using each internal catch and pulling them out as shown (Fig. 10.1).
2) Remove from the internal clips, front and back, acting over each external catch,
and pulling out as shown (Fig. 10.2). 3) Remove from the central internal clips
pulling out as shown (Fig. 10.2). 4) Replace the internal webbing suspension sys-
tem using a spare one and inserting front, rear and central clips into the shell until
they engage into position. 5) Insert the clips for headlamp mounting (previously
removed or a replacement) into their dedicated slots until they engage into posi-
tion.
Attention!
Make sure that all clips are correctly installed, as shown (Fig. 13).
10.3 - Replacing headlamp clips.
Follow instructions of paragraph 10.2 points
1 and 5.
10.4 - Padding installation / replacement.
(Fig. 8) Carry out the installation as
shown.
