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Datasheet Electrician´s face shield made of Polycarbonate, 7 kA

Datasheet Electrician´s face shield made of Polycarbonate, 7 kA

Datasheet Electrician´s face shield made of Polycarbonate, 7 kA

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Technical Specifications:
The document provides detailed specifications for the Electricians Face Shield, model GFKES003, designed for live work up to 1,000V. It is made of polycarbonate, measuring 550x200x2.0mm, and includes a chin guard. The face shield complies with DIN EN 166 and GS-ET-29 standards, offering protection against electric arcs up to class 2 (7kA). It features a visible light transmittance (VLT) class 0, with VLT (D65) between 50% and 75%.
Materials and Construction:
The visor and U-profile are made of 2mm polycarbonate, while the elastic band is silicone. The chin guard is also polycarbonate, with a Nomex bib for additional protection. The face shield is securely attached to a helmet using an adjustable elastic band.
Usage and Maintenance:
The face shield is intended for use with specific electrician's hard hats and must be flipped down when approaching danger zones. It should be replaced if damaged or after two years of use. Regular maintenance checks are recommended to ensure the integrity of the elastic band and other components.
Safety and Compliance:
The face shield is tested according to DIN EN 166, EN 170, and GS-ET-29 standards. It is marked with the manufacturer's code, optical class, and protection levels. The product is certified by DIN CERTCO and complies with EU regulations for personal protective equipment.
Storage and Cleaning:
The face shield should be stored in dry, UV-resistant conditions and cleaned with water and mild detergents. It should be dried with compressed air to avoid scratches.
EU Declaration of Conformity:
The document includes an EU Declaration of Conformity, confirming compliance with relevant EU legislation and standards. The declaration is signed by the general manager, Steffen Fiedler, on behalf of Rudolf Uhlen GmbH.
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Datasheet Electrician´s face shield made of Polycarbonate, 7 kA-1

RUDOLF UHLEN Technical datasheet for Personal Protective Equipment: Electricians face shield arc class 2 (7 kA) Articleno.: GFKES003 Description: Electricians Face Shield, made of PC, 550x200x2,0mm, with chin guard, DIN EN 166 and GS-ET-29 (7kA) CE-Certificate: C2603.3UHL Technical features Weight: 245g  the face shield has no open metal parts and  can be used for live works up to 1.000V  electric arc class 2 (7 kA) in accordance  with GS-ET-29  VLT class 0 visible light transmittance  VLT (D65) 50% ≤ VLT (D65) < 75 %  mechanical stability in accordance with DIN EN 166 = B (medium impact 120  m/s) Used materials: Visor: U-profile: Elastic band: Attaching parts: Chin guard Bib Polycarbonate 2mm Polycarbonate 2mm Silicone, Para grey ca. 40° Shore, 16mm wide Polypropylene PP GV 30 Polycarbonate Nomex Fields of use:  live works with high voltage up to 1.000 V Geschäftsführer: Volker Fiedler Steffen Fiedler Handelsregisternr.: HRB 17088 Registergericht: Wuppertal the face shield is made of polycarbonate the face shield has a flange and seals the shield at the top the face shield is securely attached to the helmet by a wide, adjustable elastic band the face shield has a chin guard with Nomex bib for additional protection areas is which an electric arc class 2 (7 kA) could occur 1000V 2C-1,4 UHL 1 B 8-2-1 CE 0196 on the front of the visor, upper right side

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Datasheet Electrician´s face shield made of Polycarbonate, 7 kA-2

General remarks The elctrician’s visor can only be used with a designated elctrician’s hard hat. The following hard hat models are recommended: GFKES003: BOP Energy 3000 GFKES003-3: VOSS INAP PCG GFKES003-5: 3M G3501 All hard hats are tested in accordance with DIN EN 50365. When approaching the danger zone the face shield has to be flipped down. The user has to make sure that the electrician’s face shield has a sufficient protection class. The maximal expectable arc flash energy has to be determined. This can be done with the DGUV document BGI 5188. The operating life of the electrician’s face...

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Datasheet Electrician´s face shield made of Polycarbonate, 7 kA-3

Electrician’s visor made of PC, 550x200x2,0mm, with chin guard ■ The visor is used in combination with a hard hat. The face shield has a chin guard made of polycarbonate. An additional bib made of Nomex fabric gives protection to chin and throat. According to DIN EN 166 no open metal parts are used. The visor is made of Polycarbonate, 2,0mm thick and it has optical class 1. The visor complies the special mechanical and thermal demands for work places where arc flashes of class 2 (7kA) can occur. The face shield has a flange and seals the visor at the top. It cannot fold below the helmet brim...

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Datasheet Electrician´s face shield made of Polycarbonate, 7 kA-4

GmbH - European Certification Service Rudolf Uhlen GmbH Am Höfgen 13 42781 Haan Deutschland Elektrikerschutzschirm, Gesichtsschutzschild zum Schutz gegen Störlichtbogen Grundlegende Anforderungen nach Anhang II der PSA-Verordnung (EU) 2016/425 EN 166 : 2001, EN 170 : 2002, GS-ET-29 : 2011 Prüfnummer/ Prüfbericht Polycarbonat, Nomex, Polypropylen, Polyethylen Optische und mechanische Eigenschaften Lichttransmission NA: 62% Optische Klasse: 1 UV-Schutzfilter mit Farberkennung Schutz gegen Teilchen hoher Geschwindigkeit (B) Schutz gegen Störlichtbogen (8), Klasse 2, Transmissionsklasse 1 Augenschutzprodukte...

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Datasheet Electrician´s face shield made of Polycarbonate, 7 kA-5

Anhang zu einer EU-Baumusterprüfbescheinigung Antragsteller: Rudolf Uhlen GmbH, 42781 Haan, Deutschland Nummer der EU-Baumusterprüfbescheinigung: C2603.3UHL vom 20.04.2021 Diese EU-Baumusterprüfbescheinigung gilt für folgende Varianten: Werden die Kennzeichnungen von Schutzscheibe und Tragkörper getrennt aufgebracht, so sind folgende Kennzeichnungen zu verwenden: Schutzscheibe: 2C-1,4 UHL 1 B 8-2-1 CE 1883 Tragkörper: UHL 166 8-2 B CE 1

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Datasheet Electrician´s face shield made of Polycarbonate, 7 kA-6

RUDOLF UHLEN  Rudolf Uhlen GmbH - Am Höfgen 13 - 42781 Haan Rudolf Uhlen GmbH Am Höfgen 13 42781 Haan 3. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer: Rudolf Uhlen GmbH. 4. Object of the declaration: Electricians Face Shield, made of PC, 550x200x2,0mm, with chin guard, DIN EN 166 and GS-ET-29 (7kA) 5. The object of the declaration described in point 4 is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation: guideline 2001/95/EG and regulation (EU) 2016/425 6. References to the relevant harmonised standards used, including the date of...

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