Intended Use; Face Shield Adjustment - MSA V-GARD 900 Mode D'emploi

Intended Use

1 Intended Use
This helmet provides limited top impact and penetration protection, the integrated face shield provides eye and face protection. The helmet is certified
according to:
- EN 397: 2013 options: -30°C / LD / 440 V AC / MM
- EN 50365: 2002 for non-vented helmets
The face shield mounted on the helmet protects the user against low-voltage electrical arc short-circuits according to EN 166.
Depending on the individual helmet configuration, the helmet may be marked as explained below:
LD
MM
-30 °C
440 V AC
Electrostatic-
INERIS
Standards and Directives for Face Shields
The inner frame and face shield are marked as explained below:
Standards
and directives:
(=)
MSA
1
2C-1.2
3
B
T
8-1-0
9
K
N
CE
For a visor to comply with field of use symbol 3/8-1-0/9, both the visor and adapters must be marked with these symbols, together with the symbol B.
- Helmets absorb the energy of a blow by partial destruction of, or damage to, the helmet. Even though such damage may not be readily apparent,
any helmet subjected to a severe impact should be replaced.
- Do not modify or remove any of the original component parts of the product, if not recommended by MSA.
- Do not apply paint, stickers, cleaning products with a hydrocarbon base or solvents to the helmet or visors to prevent damaging the materials.
- Avoid areas where the chance of severe helmet impact or penetration exists.
- Avoid areas where the chance of severe electrical shock exists.
- Never use this helmet as a vehicular or sports helmet.
- Never store gloves, cigarettes, earplugs or similar objects between the suspension and the shell liner. This space is needed when the shell/ suspen-
sion absorbs the energy of an impact.
GB
- Use only MSA supplied or approved accessories with this helmet.
- The helmet must not be thrown, dropped or used as a support.
- Materials that come in contact with the wearer's skin could cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
- Face shields worn over non-designated corrective frames may transmit impacts which may damage the corrective eye wear thus creating a hazard
to the user.
- Service life of face shields depends on the conditions of use.
- Check face shield marking to ensure that the visor is sufficient for the intended activity.
- The face shield only performs as expected in use position (low position).
- Any face shield that has been scratched, dropped or damaged must be replaced.
- The face shieds are designed exclusively for assembly on MSA V-Gard 900 helmet type.
- The face shields could be damaged by some chemicals substances.
- The Arc Flash Ear-flaps must not be worn in the
- If protection against high speed particles at extremes of temperature is required, then the selected eye protector should be marked with the letter
T immediately after the impact letter (BT). If the impact letter is not followed by the letter T then the eye protector shall only be used against high
speed particles at room temperature.
- While the helmet and the accessories can be used at temperatures up to -30 °C, do not adjust arc flash ear-flaps in temperatures of -10 °C and
below.
2 Use
2.1 Helmet Adjustment
The helmet must be adjusted to the size of the user's head to ensure adequate protection. Size range with Fas-Trac III harness: 52 cm to 63 cm.
When adjusted, the helmet must fit without tipping or shifting.
(1) Push top crown strap towards top of helmet.
(2) Place helmet on head and push down until a comfortable wearing height is reached.
(3) To ensure that headbands are compatible with head height and to get the preferred upward vision (change of vision angle), adjust the helmet
wearing height if necessary by repositioning the headband clips within the suspensions as shown in Fig. 1.
(4) When the helmet is on the head, adjust the horizontal position of the helmet by sliding the headband clips along the headband to ensure the face
shield correctly fits over corrective spectacles worn underneath. (see Fig. 2).
(5) Turn knob counter-clockwise to open ratchet band to its maximum size. Turn knob clockwise to tighten and fit (Figure 3).
(6) The helmet must be worn the peak facing forward.
2.2

Face Shield Adjustment

(1) Lower the visor with one hand as shown in Fig 4.
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EN 50365: Electrical class 0 for installations with nominal voltage up to 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC
The electrically insulating helmet cannot be used alone. It is also necessary to use other insulating protective equipment according to the
risks involved in the work. Check voltages likely to be encountered, do not exceed the limits of helmet and do not use where the insulation
properties could be compromised.
Lateral Deformation
Molten metal splash
Very low temperature
Electrical properties
Certificate n° 29406 for use in explosive atmospheres :ATEX Dust zones 20, 21 and 22, ATEX gas IIA
Conditions of use: see certificate on www.MSAsafety.com
EN166:2001
GS-ET-29: 2011-05
General use
Identification of the manufacturer
Optical Quality
UV Filtering according to EN170:2002
Protection against Liquid Splash
Resistance to medium energy impact 120 ms
Resistance to medium energy impact at extremes of temperatures (-5°/+55°C).
If protection against high speed particles at extremes of temperature is required then the selected eye-protector should be marked with
the letter T immediately after the impact letter, (BT). If the impact letter is not followed by the letter T then the eye protector shall only be
used against high speed particles at room temperature.
"8" = Electric arc resistance according to EN166:2001
"1"= Protection class 1 (4 kA) according to GS-ET-29
"0"= Best Light Transmission Class according to GS-ET-29 =, VLT>75%
Resistance to molten metals and hot solids
Resistance to surface damage by fine particles according to EN 168: 2001, clause 15
Resistance to fogging
CE mark
The visor moves into the final position by itself.
Personal eye equipment
WARNING
up position if there is any risk of molten metal splashes.
V-Gard 950