Skytec E Pro 1 Arc Flash Helmet - Class 1 with Integrated Retractable Visor

Who Is This For

The Skytec E Pro 1 is for electricians, electrical engineers, and switchgear maintenance technicians working on installations where GS-ET-29 Class 1 arc flash protection is the specified requirement under the arc flash risk assessment. Combined with EN 50365:2002 electrical insulation to 440VAC, it provides a complete head protection solution for low-voltage arc flash environments without requiring a separate face shield. For tasks where GS-ET-29 Class 2 is specified, the Skytec E Pro 2 is the correct helmet.

Typical Applications

• Electrical panel maintenance and switchgear work where the arc flash risk assessment specifies GS-ET-29 Class 1 head protection.

• Planned preventive maintenance on low-voltage distribution boards, substations, and motor control centres.

• Fault-finding and repair on live or recently isolated low-voltage electrical installations up to 440VAC.

• Utilities and infrastructure electrical maintenance where both impact protection and arc flash protection are simultaneously required.

• Site electrical work under a documented arc flash safe system of work specifying Class 1 head protection.

How to Use

Step 1: Confirm the arc flash risk assessment for the task specifies GS-ET-29 Class 1 protection or lower. If the assessment specifies Class 2, the E Pro 2 is required.

Step 2: Adjust the wheel ratchet to a secure fit within the 53-62cm size range. The helmet should sit level on the head without tipping forward or backward.

Step 3: Fasten the 4-point chinstrap. The chinstrap must be fastened in arc flash environments where blast overpressure could dislodge an unsecured helmet.

Step 4: Where face protection is required, deploy the integrated visor to the appropriate locked position. Confirm the visor is locked before beginning the task.

Step 5: Inspect the visor and shell before each shift. Remove from service if the visor shows visible scratching in the critical vision area, the shell is cracked or deformed, or the helmet has sustained a significant impact.

Step 6: After use, stow the visor in the retracted position. Clean the shell and visor with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Store out of direct sunlight.

Common Mistakes

• Specifying Class 1 where Class 2 is required: the required class is determined by the arc flash risk assessment, not by the available product. A helmet that does not meet the specified class is non-compliant with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

• Leaving the chinstrap unfastened: arc flash blast events can dislodge a helmet that is not chinstrapped. The 4-point chinstrap is a design feature for arc flash environments and must be used.

• Using the helmet beyond its 5-year service life: check the manufacture date marking inside the shell. Remove from service at 5 years or after any significant impact, even if no visible damage is present.

• Cleaning with solvents or abrasives: these degrade the PC/ABS shell and the visor's anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings. Warm soapy water only.

• Using the visor without confirming it is in a locked position: the dual-position locking mechanism keeps the visor in place under blast conditions. A visor that is not locked can shift during an arc flash event.

Safety

This helmet must only be used in environments where the arc flash risk assessment specifies GS-ET-29 Class 1 or lower. It does not provide Class 2 protection. Arc flash work must be conducted by trained and authorised persons under a documented safe system of work in compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. Inspect the helmet and visor before every use. Remove from service after any significant impact. Maximum service life is 5 years from the manufacture date marked inside the shell. Store out of direct sunlight in a cool, dry location.

Maintenance

Clean shell and visor with warm soapy water and a soft cloth only. Do not use solvents, abrasives, or bleach-based cleaners. Inspect the visor for scratches in the critical vision area and confirm the retract and locking mechanism operates smoothly. Replace the sweatband when worn. Inspect the chinstrap, ratchet mechanism, and shell for damage or deterioration at each inspection. Store out of direct sunlight. Check the manufacture date marking and ensure the helmet is within its 5-year service life.