 NEVER use paints, solvents or detergents made from
hydrocarbons on this helmet. Such substances can
Via Pisacane, 23/A EN 397
20016 PERO MI EN 166
Tel. 02 3539041 - Fax 02 3539060 EN 170
e-mail : info@sicor-sureco.it EN 50365
INDUSTRIAL HELMET EDL-01
UK INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This manual must be read carefully both by the individuals
who wear the helmet and by those responsible for its
maintenance. Keep this manual, because it represents,
together with the purchase invoice, the guarantee for the
helmet.
These are the instructions for the use and maintenance of the
EDL-01 helmet. It is our hope that the product will meet your
needs and prove to be of use for many years.
A great d eal of attenti on h as b een p aid t o th e t ext
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.
SICOR S.p.A. res erves the right to modif y, even without
advance notification, both the product and its 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 helmet 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 c as e, then the protective
features cannot be guaranteed.
The guarantees provided by SICOR 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 helmet, 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 helmet 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
EN 397 Norms.
It is meant to reduce the effects of unforeseen events, but it
cannot protect the head from all eventualities.
To ensure maximum protection, the helmet:
 M UST be properl y pl ac ed on the h ead, and th e
webbing must be adjusted to ensure that the helmet
fits snugly, through with a certain degree of comfort.
 To ensure maximum stability of the helmet, always
attach and adjust the chin-strap correctly; this will help
reduce shifting of the helmet resulting from certain
environmental conditions.
 Do not place any outside objects between the padding
and the parts of the helmet beneath it, given that such
ob j ec ts , in the event of an i mp ac t, c an
trans mit significant force to the head, with serious,
potentially life-threatening consequences.
 NEVER USE this helmet f or driving or f or ports
activities.
 Ins p ec t t h e h elm et b ef or e and af t er eac h us e,
employing the inspection procedures described in this
m anu al and i mm edi at el y r epl ac i ng an y wor n
or damaged parts exclusively with spare parts
supplied by SICOR S.p.A. .
 NEVER alter or modify the helmet.
 NEVER attach accessories and/or decals or labels
within 25 mm of the edge of the head-piece. Any
modifications or any utilisation of accessories
other than those supplied by SICOR S.p.A. may
reduce the levels of protection or the dielectric
properties.
damage the materials in a manner not visible to
the eye, reducing their protective action.
 Scratched or damaged visor should be replaced.
PRECAUTIONS
This helmet MUST be kept in a clean, dry, dark spot, not
near source of heat and at constant temperature of between
+10° and + 40 °.
. The helmet should be washed with lukewarm water and
neutral soap
. NEVER keep the helmet 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.
SHOCKS
After a strong shock this helmet has to be used anymore.
Internal invisible breakings could cause resistance reductions
in the following impacts. In case of doubt do not hesitate to
contact Sicor S.p.A. .
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 helmet to come
into contact with such substances, consult Sicor, indicating the
name or the compound, and you will be given an appropriate
response following careful study of the specific case.
DISINFECTING PROCEDURE
Should it be necessary to disinfect the helmet, use only
products compatible with the following materials:
- Polypropylene (shell and front-shell)
- Polycarbonate (visor)
- Polyamide 6 – ABS (internal harness)
Immerse the helmet in a solution containing lukewarm water
and disinfectant liquid or powder (medical chirurgical product
certified , Eg . Amuchina) following the warnings given by
producer regarding time and dosage.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The company:
SICOR S.p.A.
Via C. Pisacane no. 23/A – 20016 Pero (MI) – Italy
DECLARES
that the DPI III cat. described below:
A) Protective helmet: model EDL 01
B) Visor for helmet EDL-01
comply with the provisions of Directive 89/686/EEC, to EN
397:2013 Norm , to UNI EN 166:2004 Norm, to CEI EN
50365:2004 Norm and are identical to the DPI covered in EC
certification statements:
A) No. DPI/0497/213, issued on 23 th December 1998and
up- to-date on July 04, 2013.
B) No. AC 99006 issued on 31st March 1999 and following
annual confirmations.
ISSUED BY:
A) C.S.I. S.p.A. Laboratory ; Viale Lombardia n 20 – 20021
BOLLATE (MI). Owner of the identification N. 0497;
B) CERTOTTICA S.C.A.R.L. Laboratory – Villanova Industrial
Zone LONGARONE (BL), owner of the identification
number 0530.
SICOR S.p.A.
The legal representative
LIFE EXPECTANCY
The helmets model EDL 01 if stored properly has a life
expectancy of 8 years.
In case of normal use have a life expectancy of 5 years.
The helmets model EDL 01 have an excellent resistance to
aging, the life expectancy of use depends on stress sustained
during the whole life of the helmet. In order to extend as much
as possible the life expectancy of use must comply the
requirements of use and maintenance described in this
manual.
DISPOSAL
CER Number = 20 01 39 plastic material.
CER Category: urban solid waste and similar refuse from
commercial , industrial , and institutional activities (including
materials for recycling).
 ACCESSORIES and SPARE PARTS ADJUSTMENT

Accessories There are two types of adjustment.

Codes Description width:
5490105779 Frontal lamp by using the specially designed ratchet system could be
5220216589 Bag for helmet possible to adjust the size. from 52 to 64 (picture 4).
hight:
Spare parts when installing the webbing, the wearer can decide how the
helmet have to fit on the head. The height can be adjust by
Codes Description moving the clips from the insertion (n.1) to the point (n.2) of
5230007900 Spare part visor the picture 3.
5220260000 Chin strap For intermediate adjustments , use only a portion of the clip.
5220210200 Harners

MAINTENANCE

Follow the procedures to clean the helmet:

1) dismantle the helmet

2) clean all the pieces inside and outside using only neutral
soap and lukewarm water , with the exception of the
following pieces: HELMET LABEL
 Shell: wash with cold water and neutral soap. Marking CE UNI EN 397
Do not use solvents, let dry at room temperature.
 Visor: wash with lukewarm water and dry with a soft
cloth to avoid scratches on the surface.

Before assembling the helmet make sure that all the pieces
are dry.

DISASSEMBLY

For the outside proceed as follows:

1) Name of the manufacturer and helmet model
1) Unscrew the lateral screws (figure 1, point 1 and 7 ). 2) Sizes covered by the webbing
2) Remove the front-plate (figure 1, point 6 ), having care 3) Norm of reference
to remove the central part from its support. 4) Marking CE,
3) Remove the washers (figure 1, point 5). 5)Country of origin and material used for the shell
4) Remove the visor (figure 1, point 4). 6) Lot of production
5) Remove the retention system (figure 1, point 3). 7) Optional trial ; tested for electrical insulation
8) Number of the notified laboratory that checks the
For the inside:
production
1) Extract the clips of the harness from the connection
9) Optional trial; tested at low temperatures
system placed in the shell.
2) Extract the clips from the size adjustment system. Marking CEI EN 50365

1 - “Double triangle” Symbol CEI EN 50365:2004 Norm

2 - Class
3 - Daily production progressive number.
Fig. 1 4 - Production date
MOUNTING
The insulating helmet EDL 01 with a built-in face shield it is
For the external side proceed as follows: classified in class " 0 " for the employ on installation with a
1) Position the system of the retaining system (fig. 1 point nominal tension till at 1000V c.a and 1500 V c.c.
3) in the special housing found in the headpiece . The helmet insulating electrical can not be employed alone. It
2) Insert the visor (fig.1 point 4). is necessary to use other protection insulating devices, in
3) Insert the washer that block the visor (fig. 1 point 5). relation with the risks connected to the work.
4) Position the front plate (fig. 1 point 6).
5) Lightly tighten the screw M/F (fig. 1 point 1 and 7). VISOR LABEL
6) Repeat the operation on the opposite part.
7) Firmly tighten the two screws.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
For the inside: 2.1.2 SICOR 2 B 3 8 9 K N CE 0497
1) Insert the clips in the adjustment system, as shown in 1) Scale n°
picture 3, being careful to place the longest one on the 2) Constructor identification
front side. 3) Optics class
2) Insert the entire harness in the helmet and place the 4) Resistance at particles at high speed – impact
clips in the special housings found on the head – Medium energy
piece , beginning from the front and gradually moving 5) Protection against droplets and splashes liquids
to the right and to the left finishing in the rear. (Fig.2) 6) Electric arc protection from short circuit
7) Molten metal resistance
8) Resistance against fine dust particles
9) Resistance at particles at high speed – impact
10) CE mark
11) Identification notified organisation

EDITION 10/2013