Skytec E Pro 2 Arc Flash Class 2 Helmet - Integrated Visor and Textile Chinguard

Who is this for

The E Pro 2 is designed for electrical engineers, utilities operatives, and industrial maintenance electricians carrying out live low-voltage electrical work in environments where arc flash risk has been formally assessed and GS-ET-29 Class 2 protection has been specified. Its primary users are substation maintenance teams, switchgear operatives, cable jointers, and electrical maintenance technicians in the utilities, chemicals, maritime, and highways infrastructure sectors. The integrated visor and detachable chinguard system is particularly suited to sites where the risk assessment identifies exposure risk to the chin and lateral neck alongside the face, and where combined Class 2 arc flash head and chin protection is required as a single assessed unit.

Typical applications

• Carrying out switching operations on live low-voltage switchgear in electrical substations and distribution networks.

• Performing fault diagnosis and live testing on low-voltage electrical panels in utilities and industrial facilities where de-energisation is not reasonably practicable.

• Cable termination and jointing on live or recently de-energised low-voltage distribution systems.

• Inspection and planned maintenance of transformer equipment and associated low-voltage switchgear within the EN 50365:2002 voltage scope.

• Electrical maintenance in chemical processing facilities where GS-ET-29 Class 2 head and face protection has been specified in the site arc flash PPE programme.

• Maritime electrical maintenance requiring combined arc flash head, face, and chin protection as a single system.

• Highways and infrastructure electrical maintenance requiring Class 2 arc flash head protection at outdoor temperatures down to -30°C.

• Live electrical fault response on low-voltage infrastructure in utilities distribution networks where combined visor and chinguard coverage is required by the site safety rules.

How to use

Step 1: Inspect the shell, visor, and chinguard for damage before each use. Check the visor surface for cracks, deep scratches, surface crazing, or thermal discolouration. Remove from service if any damage is found.

Step 2: Adjust the wheel ratchet within the 53cm to 62cm range until the headband seats firmly without pressure points.

Step 3: If your risk assessment requires it, attach the chinguard and rotate it into the deployed position. Confirm it seats correctly around the chin and ears with no loose edges.

Step 4: Secure all four points of the chinstrap, adjusted so the strap sits flat under the chin with no slack.

Step 5: Pull the visor fully down until it locks into the deployed position. Check the locking mechanism has engaged and the visor forms a consistent seal with no gaps at the sides or chin. Do not begin live electrical work until both visor and chinguard are confirmed in position.

Step 6: After use, clean the shell and visor with warm soapy water. Do not use chemicals or abrasive cleaners on any component. Air dry before storage.

Step 7: Replace immediately after any arc flash incident, regardless of visible condition.

Common mistakes

• Leaving the visor retracted during live work: the visor must be locked in the deployed position before any live electrical task begins, without exception.

• Not deploying the chinguard when the risk assessment requires it: if your site arc flash PPE programme specifies combined face and chin coverage, the chinguard must be deployed alongside the visor.

• Using this helmet where EN 50365:2023 Clause 4.3 is specified: the E Pro 2 is certified to EN 50365:2002 only. If your PPE specification references EN 50365:2023, this helmet does not meet it.

• Continuing to use a helmet after any arc flash event: internal structural degradation from an arc flash incident is not visible. Replace immediately.

• Cleaning with chemicals or abrasive products: warm soapy water only. Solvents and chemical cleaners degrade the PC/ABS shell and polycarbonate visor.

Safety

This helmet is certified to EN 50365:2002 for electrically insulating protection on low-voltage installations up to 1,000V AC and 1,500V DC, and to GS-ET-29 Class 2 for arc flash protection. It is not rated for work on electrical installations above these voltage limits. Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, suitable PPE must be selected and used for all live electrical work where de-energisation is not reasonably practicable. The visor must be locked in the deployed position and the chinguard attached before live electrical work begins. The shelf life is 5 years from the manufacture date marked inside the shell. Replace immediately following any arc flash incident. This helmet does not carry a cal/cm² arc flash energy rating; if your risk assessment specifies protection by incident energy, the Skytec E Pro 3 carries a 28 Cal/cm² rated visor system and should be considered.

Maintenance

Clean after each use with warm soapy water. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleaners on any part of the helmet, visor, or chinguard. Air dry before storage. Store out of direct sunlight in original packaging where possible. Inspect shell, visor, and chinguard before every use. Check the visor locking mechanism engages cleanly in both positions. Replace the sweatband when it shows visible wear or loss of shape. Replace the helmet at 5 years from the manufacture date, following any arc flash incident, or when any damage is identified during inspection.