Apex Digital APX-V20 User manual

HALF FACE VISORS
APX-V20: APEX Clear Half Face Visor
APX-V21: APEX Smoke Mirror Half Face Visor
Protective eye shield for direct fit to APEX helmets. Low-impact protection,
designed for work at heights, outdoor work and industry.
WARNING!
Activities involving the use of this visor are inherently dangerous. You are responsible for
your own actions and decisions. Before using this helmet attached visor, you must:
• read and understand all instructions for use;
• only assemble the visor onto APX-02 and APX-05 Apex helmets
• get specific training in its proper use;
• become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations;
• understand and accept the risks involved.
Failure to comply to any of these warnings may result in eye damage, severe injury or death.
e manufacturer and/or distributor will accept no responsibility in the event of accidents
leading to injury or death due to improper use of the visor, or if the visor has been fitted
to other types of helmets. e APEX Visor is designed for maximum user comfort in an
industrial environment, and once damaged should be disposed of and replaced.
is helmet is designed as a protective eye shield from flying particles. Activities at height
and in industrial situations present a risk of serious eye and face injury. Wearing a visor can
significantly reduce this risk, but cannot entirely eliminate it. e APEX visor and helmet
assembly should be used exclusively for the activity for which it is certified
(see labelling).
• CE EN166:2001 () Optical class 2, Industrial eye protection visor
• Helmet- check the instruction manual for certification
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SAFETY WARNING: Helmets and visors must be replaced if damaged due
to severe impact, deformation or deterioration. Do not modify or remove parts. Replace the
entire visor if any damage can be seen, or if visibility is impaired by scratches or obscurity.
APEX Visor may be damaged by substances such as petrol, paint, adhesives, aerosol
sprays or cleaning agents. For correct use of the visor, mount only to the APEX Helmet as
instructed, and the Helmet should be worn with the retaining strap in place, failure to use
the chinstrap will lessen the designed protection of the helmet and the face visor.

FEATURES
>Simple, direct fit to Apex helmets APX-02 and APX-05
>Protection for eyes from flying particles, impact resistant
>Two locking positions- lowered when working and raised for storage
>Low profile design when visor is raised
>Compatible to overlap corrective glasses
>Scratch and fog resistant
>Polycarbonate for clarity
>Includes visor mounting attachment kit
>Suitable for use with or without ear protectors”
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
CLEANING: Clean the visor with conventional lens cleaner, or plain clean water (max 30
degrees) and neutral pH soap, washing and a soft, clean cloth, allowing visor to air dry at room
temperature. Do not use chemical detergents or solvents.
MAINTENANCE: As with all safety products, the lifespan of your APEX visor depends on the
field of use and its care and maintenance. Inspect frequently. Pitting or scratching of lenses
and visors will impair vision and can impair the protective qualities of the visor, and should be
replaced immediately. Damage to any part of the structure of the visor will also result in the
requirement for complete replacement of the visor.
STORAGE: When not in use, the visor and helmet should be stored away from direct sunlight
and sources of heat. To protect the visor when not in use, it is recommended to store the
helmet in a clean soft bag away from other tools to prevent damage to visor. Do not drop the
helmet after wearing as repeated small impacts can reduce the integrity and life of the helmet
and visor.
TRANSPORT: During transport do not pack the helmet and visor too tightly.
LIFESPAN: e visor has a maximum recommended lifespan of 5 years from first use of the
visor. Do not store the visor unused for extended periods before use. However the life of the
visor depends on various factors which can cause deterioration such as temperature changes,
amount of exposure to direct sunlight, general wear and tear. Discard and replace the visor
if the visor has experienced any of the following; a. Any surface marks or scratches which
affect clarify of vision b. Deep scratches which will reduce impact protection. c. Visor has taken
a strong impact or fall. D. Any deformation or cracks in the visor, or loose or poor fitting to
helmet. E. Visor has questionable usage and life history. f. product obsoletion due to product
updates, model variances or regulation changes. g. product is older than 5 years.
SMOKE MIRROR VISOR: Includes UVA filters (380-400 nm) for exposure protection to when
working in sunlight. Does not protect from arc flash, electrical current. Not intended to protect
eyes from potentially damaging bright light such as welding or grinding flash.
MOUNTING ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
See figure 1.
1. Check all parts
2. Press the brass
bush nut into the
large hole from the
inside of helmet
3. Locate the left
hand (LH) and right
hand (RH) mounting
bracket onto exterior
of helmet, and click
into place.
4. Locate the visor
onto the mounting
brackets in lowered
position
5. Insert washer,
matching the notch
into place. Hold in
position
6. Place cover disc
and hex bolt into
place. Keep a finger
on the inside brass
bush nut while
tightening the hex
bolt. Tighten until
firm and the visor
locates decisively in
up and down locking
positions.