PETZL VIZEN MESH Full Face Shield Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- PETZL
Table of Contents
VIZEN MESH Full Face Shield
Installation Guide
VIZEN MESH Full Face Shield
** Ansiz87.1-2015
Warning
** Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous.
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions. Before using this
equipment, you must: – Read and understand all Instructions for Use. – Get
specific training in its proper use. – Become acquainted with its capabilities
and limitations. – Understand and accept the risks involved.
FAILURE TO HEED ANY OF THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
Position
Working Postion Storage Postion
Additional information
A. Lifetime
B. Markings
C. Acceptable Tº.
D. Precautions for use
E. Cleaning F. Drying
G. Storage – Transport
I. Modifications – Repairs
J. FAO – Contact This product is compliant with the Regulation 2016/425 on
Personal Protective Equipment as brought into UK law and amended.
Approved Body performing the UKCA type examination:
SGS United Kingdom Limited Rossmore Business Park, Ellesmere Port, South
Wirral, CH65 3EN United Kingdom. N° 0120
Authorized Representative in UK : PETZL UK Agency, Unit 3-7, Tebay Business
Park, Old Tebay, Penrith, CA10 3SS, United Kingdom
Traceability and markings
These instructions explain how to correctly use your equipment. Only certain
techniques and uses are described.
The warning symbols inform you of some potential dangers related to the use of
your equipment, but it is impossible to describe them all. Check Petzl.com for
updates and additional information.
You are responsible for heeding each warning and using your equipment
correctly.
Any misuse of this equipment will create additional dangers. Contact Petzl if
you have any doubts or difficulty understanding these instructions.
Field of application
Face shield that protects against flying particles such as wood chips.
EN 1731: 2007 type S (basic use/mechanical strength). ANSI Z87.1: 2015.
It does not protect against high speed particles or liquid spray (including
molten metal), hot solids, electrical hazards, infrared or ultraviolet rays.
It is compatible with the VERTEX (2019 version) and STRATO helmets.
This product must not be pushed beyond its limits, nor be used for any purpose
other than that for which it is designed.
Mounting the face shield
Replace the helmet’s side inserts with those included with the face shield, then clip the face shield on both sides of the helmet. Removal (see drawings).
Positions
- Work position,
- Storage position.
Precautions for use
- WARNING: replace your face shield if it is scratched or damaged.
- Do not use mesh goggles or shields marked ‘S’ when a foreseeable risk of hard and sharp airborne particles is present.
Additional information
This product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal
protective equipment. The EU declaration of conformity is available at
Petzl.com.
When to retire your equipment:
WARNING: an exceptional event can lead you to retire a product after only
one use, depending on the type and intensity of usage and the environment of
usage (harsh environments, marine environments, sharp edges, extreme
temperatures, chemicals…
A product must be retired when:
- It is over 10 years old and made of plastic or textiles.
- It has been subjected to a major fall (or load).
- It fails to pass inspection. You have any doubt as to its reliability.
- You do not know its full usage history.
- When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or incompatibility with other equipment…
Destroy these products to prevent further use. Icons:
A. Lifetime: 10 years – B. Marking – C. Acceptable temperatures – D. Usage
precautions – E. Cleaning/disinfection – F. Drying – G. Storage/transport. Put
your face shield in storage position on your helmet. – H.
Modifications/repairs (prohibited outside of Petzl facilities, except
replacement parts) – I. Questions/ contact
3-year guarantee
Against any material or manufacturing defect. Exclusions: normal wear and
tear, oxidation, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, poor
maintenance, negligence, uses for which this product is not designed.
Warning symbols
- Situation presenting an imminent risk of serious injury or death.
- Exposure to a potential risk of accident or injury.
- Important information on the functioning or performance of your product.
- Equipment incompatibility.
Traceability and markings
a. Notified body that carried out the EU type inspection – b. Serial number –
c. Year of manufacture – d. Day of manufacture – e. Supplier: MEGASAFE – f.
Incrementation – g. Standards – h. Manufacturer name – i. Manufacturer address
– j. Date of manufacture (month/year)
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