CATU MO-180-ARC20-EXP User manual

ANSI / ISEA
UK
INDUSTRIAL PROTECTIVE HEADWEAR
MO-180-ARC20-EXP
MO-180-ARC20-A
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This manual must be read carefully both by the individuals
who wear the headwear and by those responsible for its
maintenance. Keep this manual, because it represents,
together with the purchase invoice, the guarantee for the
headwear.
These are the instructions for the use and maintenance of the
MO-180-ARC20.EXP & MO-180-ARC20-A headwear. It is our
hope that the product will meet your needs and prove to be of
use for many years.
A great deal of attention has been paid to the text and
illustrations in this user’s manual. Nevertheless, the publisher
cannot be held liable for any errors or for their consequences.
Suggestions regarding the product and its manual can be
presented to our company, which shall take them into account,
should they result in concrete improvements.
CATU reserves the right to modify, even without advance
notification, both the product andits accessories, as well as their
technical characteristics.
The companies, brands and products mentioned all represent
registered or pending trademarks or titles.
FEATURES
The performance characteristics for which the headwear has
been designed are guaranteed only if it used correctly and if
maintenance is performed as described in the instructions.
Should this not be the case, then the protective features cannot
be guaranteed.
The guarantees provided by CATU with regard to this product
shall be null and void should the warnings, precautions and
instructions contained in the present manual not be followed.
After reading the manual, should you still have any doubts
regarding the level of protection offered by the headwear, the
conditions for its use or the maintenance procedures, feel free
to contact us at the numbers indicated.
WARNINGS
Failure to respect the warnings listed below could have grave,
and even life-threatening, consequences.
This headwear is designed to provide protection from impact,
from penetration from above, from crushing, from tension and
from exposure to flames, within the limits contemplated under
the CSA Z.94.1-05 and ANSI Z89.1-09 Norms for Type 1 Class
E headwear.
It is meant to reduce the effects of unforeseen events, but it
cannot protect the head from all eventualities.
To ensure maximum protection, the headwear:
•MUST be properly placed on the head, and the webbing
must be adjusted to ensure that the headwear fits
snugly, though with a certain degree of comfort.
•To ensure maximum stability of the headwear, always
attach and adjust the chin-strap correctly; this will help
reduce shifting of the headwear resulting from certain
environmental conditions.
•Do not place any outside objects between the padding
and the parts of the headwear beneath it, given that
such objects, in the event of an impact, can transmit
significant force tothe head, with serious, potentially life-
threatening consequences.
•NEVER USE this headwear for driving or for sports
activities.
•Inspect the headwear before and after each use,
employing the inspection procedures described in this
manual and immediately replacing any worn or
damaged parts exclusively with spare parts supplied by
CATU.
•NEVER alter or modify the headwear.
•NEVER attach accessories and/or decals or labels
within 26 mm of the edge of the head-piece. Any
modifications orany utilisation of accessories otherthan
those supplied by CATU may reduce the levels of
protection or the dielectric properties.
•NEVER use paints, solvents or detergents made from
hydrocarbons on this headwear. Such substances can
damage the materials in a manner not visible to the eye,
reducing their protective properties.
PRECAUTIONS
This headwear MUST be stored in a clean, dry, dark spot, not
near sources of heat, and at a constant temperature of
between +10° and +40°.
•The headwear should be washed with lukewarm water
and neutral soap.
•NEVER keep the headwear inside the vehicle when not
being used. Not only will it be exposed to sunlight (UV
rays and heat), but, if not adequately set in place, it
could also be thrown about inside the vehicle in the
event of a sudden stop.
SHARP IMPACT
Following a sharp impact or stress, the headwear should not be
used again. Internal breakage which cannot be seen could
decrease resistance to subsequent impacts. Should you have
any doubts, do not hesitate to contact CATU.
CHEMICAL AGENTS
All chemical products, corrosive substances and solvents
could, in certain concentrations, prove dangerous for this
product. If it is possible or necessary for your headwear to
come into contact with such substances, consult CATU,
indicating the name or the compound, and you will be given an
appropriate response following careful study of the specific
case.
DISINFECTING THE HEADWEAR
Should it be necessary to disinfect the headwear, use only
products compatible with the following materials: Polyamide,
Polycarbonate, Nylon 6, ABS.
Immerse the headwear in a solution containing 80% water, at
a temperature of approximately 20° C for roughly 1 hour. Then
rinse the headwear with running water and leave it to dry.
REVISIONS
CATU suggests that a general revision be performed
periodically (every 5 years, or depending on use), given that
the thermoplastic materials used to construct your helmet can
undergo alterations which are not visible, but which can
diminish its safety. CATU can inform you of the authorised
assistance centre nearest you.
MAINTENANCE
Clean the headwear according to the following procedures:
1st) Dismantle the headwear.
2nd) Clean all the pieces inside and outside, using only neutral
soap and lukewarm water, with the exception of the
following pieces:
•Wash the head-piece with cold water and neutral soap.
Do not use solvents; leave to dry at room temperature.
•Wash the visor with lukewarm water; dry using a soft
cloth that does not scratch the surface.
Before reassembling the headwear make sure that all the
pieces are dry.

DISASSEMBLY
For the outside, proceed as follows:
1) Unscrew the screws (fig. 1, point 1 and 6) on the sides.
2) Remove the mask (figure 1, point 5 ), being careful to
detach the central portion from its hinge.
3) Remove the visor (figure 1, point 4).
4) Remove the On/Off stopper (figure 1, point 3).
5) Remove the part of the helmet (fig. 1, point 2).
For the inside:
1) Extract the clips of the webbing from the insertion
points on the head-piece.
2) Extract the clips from the adjustment band.
Figure 1
ASSEMBLY
For the outside, proceed as follows:
1) Position the screw in the special housing found in the
headpiece (Fig. 1 point 1)
2) Insert the On/Off stopper (Fig. 1 point 3)
3) Insert the visor (Fig. 1 point 4)
4) Position the mask (Fig. 1 point 6)
5) Lightly tighten the screw (Fig. 1 point 1 and 6)
6) Repeat the operation on the opposite part.
7) Firmly tighten both screws.
For the inside:
1) Insert the clips in the adjustment band, as shown in
figure 4, being careful to place the longest on the front
portion.
2) Insert the entire webbing and place the clips in the
special housings found on the head-piece, beginning
from the front and gradually moving to the right and to
the left, finishing in the rear
Figure 2
A= Tight –B= Wide
Figure 3 Figure 4
SIZE ADJUSTMENTS
There are two types of adjustment.
Width:
by utilising the system shown in figure 3 , the headwear size
can be changed from 6 ½ to 8 (52 cm - 64 cm).
Height:
When installing the webbing, the wearer can decide how the
headwear is to sit on the head. The height is adjusted by
moving the clips from insertion point no. 1 in figure 4 to point
no. 2 in figure 3.
For intermediate adjustments, use only a portion of the clips.
EXAMPLE OF INCORECT HEADWEAR FITTING
Incorrect –nape strap
worn at forehead
Incorrect –peak
pointing upward
Incorrect –ball cap
worn under hard hat
HEADWEAR MARKING
CSA Z94.1-05
ANSI Z89.1-2009
a. Name of the Manufacturer
b. Model of the Headwear.
c. Type of impact/penetration protection: TYPE 1-I
d. Class of dielectric protection: CLASS E
e. Size range.
f. Place - Date of manufacture DD-MM-YYYY –Serial Nr.
NOTE
Accessories, such as Visor, are not covered by the CSA
Z94.1 and ANSI Z89.1-2009 standards, so there were not
been tested according to these standards.
MO-180-ARC20-EXP & MO180-ARC20-A
CSA UK ED. 01/2015
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