EDELRID Helmets for Mountaineers User Manual

HELMETS

Helmets for mountaineers to EN 12492:2012, with possible extension to EN 1078:2017 (Helmets for pedal cyclists and for users of skateboards and roller skates). Industrial safety helmets to EN 397:2012.

GENERAL APPLICATION NOTES

This product is part of personal protective equipment (PPE) and should be assigned to a person. These instructions for use contain important notes (industrial safety helmets to EN 397:2012 – feature an additional control card documenting the regular inspections). All documents must have been understood by the user
before actual use. The reseller must provide this document in the language spoken in the country of use and it must be kept together with the equipment during
the entire service life. The following instructions for use are important and help ensure proper practical application. However, they cannot replace experience,
responsible action, and knowledge required for mountaineering, climbing, and working at height; Attention: If these instructions for use are not carefully observed, the life of persons may be at risk!

GENERAL SAFETY NOTES

Mountaineering, climbing, and working at heights often entail hidden dangers and risks caused by external influences. Errors and carelessness may cause severe accidents, injuries, and even death. If this product is combined with other components, these may mutually affect safety. Use only CE-marked components of personal protective equipment (PPE) for protection against falling from a height. If original components of the product are modified or removed, the safety properties may be influenced adversely. The equipment should not be altered, modified, or adjusted by the use of additional parts in any way not specifically recommended by the manufacturer in writing. Before and after use, check the product for possible damage. Ensure fitness for use and correct function. If in doubt concerning the safety condition of the product, remove it from use immediately. In case of abuse and/or improper use, the manufacturer refuses any liability. In such cases, the responsibility and risk lie with the users or persons responsible for the operation. When using this product, we recommend additionally observing the applicable national rules. Personal protective equipment is exclusively designed for securing persons.

PRODUCT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION, FIGURE CAPTIONS

Adapting

To ensure protection, this helmet must be adapted to the head size of the user. The helmet must be adapted to the head such that it is not possible to shift it or for it to slide off the user‘s head while the chin belt is closed; only then will the helmet offer full protection. Safe seating on the head is guaranteed only if the chin belt is closed, the straps are tightened, and if the helmet has been adapted properly to the user‘s head size. The straps must not run across the user‘s ears and the
buckle must not contact the chin. When the chin belt is closed, it should not exert any pressure on the voice box. The helmet should be seated in a horizontal position on the head at all times, ensuring the protection of the forehead.

MADILLO

Completely unfold the helmet before use (Fig. 9 – 12).
1.) Unfold the rear shell completely,
2.) Pull out the side shells until this click audibly into the hooks on the rear shell. While unfolding the side shells, push the shell backward applying light pressure. The helmet is thereby set to the maximum head size.
Attention: Do not use the helmet with the side shells pushed in! To adapt the helmet to the user‘s head size, put the helmet on and slide the side shells into the rear shell (Fig. 10). To increase the helmet‘s circumference, lift the adjusting clip A a little and pull trear shell to a larger position (Fig. 11). The belt adjusting braces on the side of the chin belt allow adapting the position of the belt to the individual head shape.
Transport version: The helmet may be folded up for transport (Fig. 12).
1.) Lift the adjusting clip A a little and pull the rear shell backward to the largest position,
2.) Lift the adjusting clip A a little and push the side shells in completely, fold down the rear shell.

ULTRALIGHT III, ULTRALIGHT-JUNIOR III

Before use, ensure that the fastening system is correctly fastened to all 6 clips.
Adapt the helmet to the head size using the neck strap. To achieve that open the locking buckle, adjust the size, and then close the buckle (Fig. 13a,b). Adjust the position of the straps relative to the ears with the strap diverters on the sides (Fig. 13c), close the helmet fastening with the buckle.
To clean or replace the padding, the entire fastening system may be removed from the helmet. To achieve that, detach all locks on the inside of the helmet from the headlamp clips (Fig. 14). Then remove the padding as shown in Fig. 15. We recommend proceeding in the sequence shown (note arrows in Fig. 15b).
On the rear and sides of the helmet, vacant surfaces allow individual marking of the helmet with a pen or sticker (Fig. 16).

SHIELD II, ZODIAC

Adapting the helmet to the head size: A turn lock is located on the neck end of the helmet. Turning it left opens the headband. Turning it right or clockwise reduces the head size continuously (Fig. 2). The belt adjusting braces on the side of the chin belt allow adapting the position of the chin belt to the individual head shape. Opening the buckle (Fig. 3).

SHIELD LITE, ZODIAC LITE

Adapting to the head size (Fig. 4 – 5). Opening the buckle (Fig. 3).
Adapting the chin belt around the ears on SHIELD II and SHIELD LITE: The helmet is supplied with the longest possible adjustment of the chin belt. To shorten the chin belt, pull the rear headlamp hooks from their braces (Fig. 6). Untie the hook from the strap and re-attach it to one of the three eyes on the strap (Fig. 7), thereby setting the best possible location of the chin belt, especially around the ears. Once you have adjusted the correct length, feed the strap back through the opening into the helmet‘s shell. Pulling on the strap will re-attach the headlamp hook to the outside of the helmet (Fig. 8).

SALATHE
Adapting to the head size (Fig. 1).

SERVICE LIFE AND REPLACEMENT

The service life of the product mainly depends on the type and frequency of use as well as on external influences. When approaching the durability limits or at
the end of the maximum service life indicated the product must be removed from use. Maximum service life With optimum storage conditions (see Storage) and
without use: 12 years

Maximum useful
With optimum storage conditions (see Storage) and without use: 12 years
Maximum useful life (commercial/non-commercial use)
Providing proper use and no detectable sign of wear showing as well as under optimum storage conditions: 10 years.
Frequent or extreme use
In case of extreme application conditions with frequent shock load by a rock or ice fall, many scratches and scars showing on the product, the safety reserves may already be depleted after a short time to an extent that requires replacing the product. The helmet is to compensate for the impact energy by partial destruction or by damage to the helmet’s shell and interior furnishing. After a strong shock load (impact, rock, or ice fall) the helmet must be replaced even if the damage cannot be detected directly. The same applies to deep scars or contact with chemicals (Attention: battery acid!) or clearly visible decoloration from exposure to UV light. Repairs must be performed exclusively by the manufacturer or a service partner authorized by the manufacturer.
INSPECTION In case of commercial use, the product must be inspected regularly or at least once a year by the manufacturer, a qualified person, or an approved inspection body/agency; thereafter it may have to be serviced or removed from use. Among other inspections, the readability of the product labeling should be checked. When the service life mentioned above is exceeded, the product must be removed from further use.

STORAGE AND CARE

Storage

Store cool, dry, and protected from daylight outside transport containers. Prevent contact with chemicals (Attention: battery acid!).

Transport

The product must be kept away from direct sunlight, chemicals, dirt, and mechanical damage. For this purpose, a protective bag or special storage and transport containers should be used.

Cleaning

Clean contaminated helmets. Also, clean the metal components of helmets with warm water to prevent the possible corrosive influence of sweat after intensive use, add some pH-balanced soap, if needed. Rinse properly. Dry at room temperature, never in dryers or near heaters/radiators! Commercial disinfectants based on alcohol (isopropanol) may be used, if necessary. A light film of acid-free oil should be applied to metal components.

Climate during use

The continuous operating temperature (in dry condition) of helmets for mountaineers to EN 12492:2012 reaches from approx. -20 °C to +35 °C. of industrial safety helmets to EN 397:2012 it reaches from -10 °C to +50 °C.

PRODUCT LABELLING

Manufacturer: EDELRID, Product designation: Helmet for mountaineer to EN 12492:2012, w/optional extension to EN 1078:2017 (helmet for pedal cy-clists and users of skateboards and roller skates), industrial safety helmets to EN 397:2012,
Conforms to the European Regulation on PPE (EU) 2016/425 Model: product name,

The warning message and instructions must be read and observed
Weight and usable size range
For industrial safety helmet to EN 397:2012 material of the helmet‘s shell
Lot number
YYYY MM: Year and month of manufacture

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Herewith EDELRID GmbH & Co. KG declares that this article conforms to the essential requirements and the relevant provisions of EU Regulation 2016/425. The original Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded at the following site on the internet: http://www.edelrid.de/.

Remark

Instructions for Use, CE XXXX: Identification of the notified body responsible for issuing the EU Type Approval Certificate of the product. Our products are made with the greatest care. If you find any justified cause for complaint, please indicate the lot number of the product concerned. Technical changes reserved.

EN 12492:2012, EN 397:2012, EN 1078:2012
ULTRALIGHT (JUNIOR) III:
MADILLO:
SHIELD II, SHIELD LITE, ZODIAC (LITE), SALATHE:

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GEAR PILOT

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EDELRID
Achener Weg 66
88316 Isny im Allgäu
Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 7562  981 -  0
Fax +49 (0) 7562  981 - 100
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References

• Vertical Freedom | EDELRID
• Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID

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