CRW VG1 Classic Riding Helmet User Guide

COUNTRY & RIDING WEAR
SINCE 1976
VG1 01.040 2014- 12

HORSE RIDING HELMET

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
This helmet is developed according to the standard, CE VG1 01.040 2014-12, certified helmet for equestrian activities. This helmet should therefore not be used for other sports.
Please read these instructions carefully to ensure your personal protection by using this new helmet. This helmet can protect you from certain degree of head injuries only if you fully respect the instructions regarding its size and chin strap adjustment.
This helmet has passed VG1 01.040 2014-12 to show conformity to the respectively Regulation EU 2016/425. To view EU Declaration of Conformity, please visit www.hooks.se.

ATTENTION

• For maximum protection, this helmet must match the shape of your head. The harness must always be properly adjusted and used in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
• This helmet is designed for absorbing a part of the the energy of the blow in the accident by the helmet shell or the protective padding or both. This damage may not be visible, it is therefore necessary to systematically replace the helmet that has been dropped with a shock.
• No modification of this helmet shall be made. Changes made to the shell of the helmet or on the chinstrap can have an influence on safety and reduce protective action.
• It is important to check if it’s necessary to replace the helmet and its components if there are traces of wear and tear. Under normal usage a helmet will last between 3-5 years. If you use the helmet more frequently then it may be replaced more often.
• The protection offered by this helmet depends on the circumstances of the accident, wearing of the helmet does not always prevent a fatal accident, prolonged disability or injury.
• This helmet is designed only for the use in the equestrian activities. Even though it has passed standard CE VG1 01.040 2014-12, no helmet can protect the rider against all possible influences. In certain conditions, accidents may cause serious injury or even death.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

THIS HELMET MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING HORSE RIDING ACTIVITY. FOR ADEQUATE PROTECTION, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE HELMET BE SIZED CORRECTLY AND FIT THE HEAD PROPERLY TO OFFER OPTIMUM COMFORT AND SAFETY.

• After properly buckling and adjusting the strap, always check that the helmet is not excessively tight, doesn’t move freely back and forth or side to side, and is well seated and centered on the head (Fig. 1). The less the helmet can move, the better protection it will provide.
• Before donning, rotate the adjustment dial on the back of the cradle anticlockwise until the cradle is in its widest position.
• Put on the helmet and adjust the dial(clockwise to tighten, anticlockwise to loosen) until you obtain the desired fit (Fig. 2).
• Fasten the chin strap by inserting one side of the buckle into the other, until you hear the locking mechanism click shut (Fig. 3). Tug strap to ensure that the buckle is securely fastened.
• Adjust the length of the chin strap to fit the helmet securely to your head. Slide the strap loop to hold loose strap in place.
• To position the chin strap correctly, adjust the chin strap dividers forward to back until they sit directly under your ears (Fig. 4).
• To remove the helmet, release the chin strap by squeezing together the tips of the male side of the snap buckle (Fig. 5).

CLEANING AND STORAGE
Never treat the helmet with aggressive cleaning agents, solvents (e.g. benzine, acetone, trichlorethylene, etc.), or paints, glues, petrochemicals, which can damage the helmet shell. For cleaning, use neutral PH mild water and soap, wipe it off and let it dry slowly in normal room temperature. The inner padding is removable and washable separately at maximum 30°C. Keep the helmet in a cool & dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not expose it to conditions of extreme cold or heat. During transportation, please be sure to protect the helmet sufficiently against possible shock (fall). A free fall of the helmet, even at low height, may destroy its structure and thus render it unusable. It is advisable to transport it in a special padded cover to minimize the risk of such damage.

HORSE RIDING HELMET
CE VG1 01.040 2014-12

EU type examination certificate issued by:
TUV Reinland LGA Products GmbH
TillystraBe 2. D-90431 Nurnberg
Notified Body No: 0197

Hd6éks Hastsport ABFéretagsgatan 58
50177 Boras, Sweden
www.hooks.se
V12-21 CODE :H-018-04

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