Shark Nano Jet Helmet Jet Helmet Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Shark
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Shark Nano Jet Helmet Jet Helmet Owner’s Manual
**WARNING!**
Carefully read, understand and follow the instructions provided in this
manual, and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you have any
doubt whatsoever regarding the use or care of your helmet, please see your
retailer for assistance or advice. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions provided herein can result in the failure of the helmet to
protect you in an accident, resulting in a head injury or death.
WARNINGS and INSTRUCTIONS
- This helmet is for use only with motorcycles ridden on the street or other paved surfaces. Never use this helmet off road, on snowmobiles, in automobiles, etc.
- Always ride with care. Even though this helmet meets or exceeds many of the world’s most demanding standards for helmet production, no helmet can protect the wearer from all foreseeable high or low speed impacts. All safety equipment have limits, and you could still sustain a head injury in an accident even if you are wearing a helmet. However, for maximum protection against death or permanent impairment from a head injury, the helmet must fit firmly on your head and the chinstrap must be securely fastened as described in this manual.
- The helmet is designed to absorb impact by partial destruction of the shell and/or liner. This damage may not be visible to you. Therefore, if your helmet is subjected to any impact, even if it is only dropped to the ground, the helmet should be returned for inspection or replaced and destroyed even if it is apparently undamaged. If you have any doubts, and you are not sure whether this rule applies, consult your dealer before you use your helmet again.
- A helmet, like all products, may wear out over time depending on the conditions of use. Please check your helmet every time you use it for evidence of damage or wear. The helmet should always fit snugly all around your head. If it is not snug, it has become too big for you and should be replaced. Never wear a damaged helmet. Even if the helmet does not show any evidence of damage or wear, we recommended the helmet to be replaced five years after it is first purchased.
- Make no modifications whatsoever to your helmet. Never drill or cut any component of the helmet. Modifications can significantly weaken your helmet, thereby eliminating its ability to protect you from an impact.
- Handle your helmet carefully. Never sit on it or drop it to the ground. Never ride with the helmet hanging from any part of your motorcycle.
- Never use petroleum or petroleum products, chemicals or any other solvents to clean the helmet, shell or visor. In addition, never expose your helmet to the fumes of these solvents (for example by leaving it on top of the fuel tank cap on your motorcycle). Your helmet could be seriously damaged by these agents, without this damage being visible to you, thereby eliminating its ability to protect you. Use only mild soap, warm water, and a soft cloth to wipe your helmet and visor clean.
- Never apply any paint, stickers or adhesive tape to any part of your shell or visor. They could significantly weaken your helmet, without this damage being visible to you, thereby eliminating the helmet’s ability to protect you.
- You will experience some reduction in hearing, peripheral vision and head movements while you are wearing your helmet. Please ride accordingly.
- Dry your helmet at room temperature. Never subject it to heat in excess of 160°F/70°C, which can occur if your helmet is stored in the passenger compartment or trunk of a car.
- If you ever have any comments or questions about this helmet, please contact SHARK or your nearest dealer.
****No warranty or representation is made as to this product’s ability to protect the user from all foreseeable high or low speed impacts or from any injury or death; The user of this helmet recognizes and agrees that there are risks inherent in motorcycle riding, including but not limited to the risk that your helmet cannot protect against all foreseeable high or low speed impacts. By his/her purchase and use of this helmet, the user expressly, voluntarily and knowingly accepts and assumes these risks and agrees to hold SHARK harmless to the fullest extent permitted by law against any resulting damages.
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
WARNING! No helmet can protect the wearer from all foreseeable high or low speed impacts. However, for maximum protection, the helmet must be of proper fit and the chin strap must be securely fastened as described in this manual. Failure to have a proper fit and to securely fasten the chin strap is dangerous, as the helmet could come off in an accident, resulting in severe head injury or death.
****Each helmet is designed to correspond to a head measurement (from for XS up to XL). To measure your head size, wrap a tape measure horizontally around your head at a height of approximately one inch (2.5cm) above your eyebrows. If your head measurement falls between two sizes, first try on the smaller helmet. However, because of different head shapes, this size reference can only be considered as a guide. For maximum protection, it is necessary to check that the helmet is well suited for the shape of your head. When trying a brand new helmet, make sure that your head is pushed into the helmet as far as possible, with the front part just above your eyebrows, and with the chin strap securely fastened as described on the next page.
- The helmet should feel very snug all around your head and fairly tight on the cheek pads. If not, it is too big for you; select a smaller size. See figure A.
- With the chin strap properly fastened, be sure that the helmet cannot be moved excessively from side to side or up and down.You should feel the skin of your head and face being
pulled as you move the helmet. If not, the helmet is too big for you; select a
smaller size. See figure B.
3. Grasp the back of the helmet at the base and attempt to pull the helmet
off your head. Next, push the helmet upwards from beneath the chin guard. You
should push and pull with relatively significant force. If the helmet starts
to come off, the helmet is too big for you; select a smaller size.
4. Bend your head forward as far as possible. The chin guard must not touch
your chest. See figure C.
5. Bend your head backwards as far as possible. The helmet shell must not touch your back. See figure D.
Never wrap your hair inside the helmet, or place anything in or on your hair inside the helmet. Never insert padding to modify the position of the helmet on the head.
If you have any questions about properly sizing your helmet, see your
retailer for assistance.
Each of these tests must be repeated throughout the life of the helmet, as the comfort padding may wear or change over time. If, during the life of your helmet, your helmet does not maintain the correct fit, you must replace the helmet.
****WARNING! Never lend your helmet to others without insuring a proper fit in accordance with these instructions.
****WARNING! If you cannot obtain a proper fit in accordance with these instructions, DO NOT USE THE HELMET. Select a different helmet size or model.
CHIN STRAP
CHIN STRAP
Depending on the various versions and the country concerned, your Shark Nano
is equipped with a chin strap with a “Precise Lock” rapid buckle with a snap
lock or one with a double-D ring. Proper use of the chin strap is critical for
proper performance of the helmet. Never alter your chin strap in any way. For
example, never cut it or add holes, or apply buttons, studs or other items to
your chin strap. During the life of your helmet, be sure that the chin strap
never suffers any type of abrasion or cut, and that its total length does not
change. If it does, replace your helmet.
PRECISE LOCK
The “Precise Lock” snap lock system gives you precise and accurate adjustment
because of the considerable length of its notched section.
However, it is essential on purchase to adapt the length of the chin strap to your measurements. Adjust the length of the strap using the adjusting buckle (figs. A, B, C and D).
Choose your Shark Nano and attach the holding system. When the “Precise Lock” is adjusted to the medium position, the chin strap must be correctly tensioned under the chin to hold the helmet firmly without causing you any discomfort or pain.
To fasten the chin strap, all you have to do is to thread the tongue into its place on the buckle until tension is perfect (fig. E). The tongue connects and is automatically blocked.
To release the chin strap, you have to pull on the lever (fig. F) and remove the tongue from the buckle. Although the notched tongue enables you to change the adjustment precisely on each use, it is important to check frequently that the adjustment of the strap length is correct.
****WARNING! Never ride with the chin strap loose or insufficiently tightened. Even though the interior padding gives you the impression of being held, your helmet risks coming off in a fall.
Never apply lubricating or acid products or grease or solvents to the chin strap buckle parts.
**WARNING!** Never use the strap loop to secure your helmet to your head. In order to be properly fastened, you must thread the strap through the double-D-rings. Failure to properly use the double-D-rings will cause your helmet to become dislodged during an accident, leaving your head completely unprotected and resulting in severe head injury or death. Try to pull down on the chin strap with your fingers. If the strap loosens in any way, you have not properly tightened
DOUBLE-D RING
A – Slide the long part of the chin strap through the two D rings, positioning
the comfort pad correctly between the chin strap and your neck.
B – Then bring the end of the chin strap back through the lower of the two D
rings
the chin strap with the double-D rings.
Repeat the steps above. Never ride with the chin strap loose, improperly fastened or improperly positioned.
Even though the comfort padding gives you the impression that the helmet is securely held in place, it will come off in an accident, leaving your head completely unprotected.
If you have any doubt concerning the fastening system of your helmet, do not use the helmet. Contact your dealer for assistance. as shown in the diagram.
C – Pull the strap until you feel resistance from the strap and it is held in place under your chin without being too tight, so that you have no difficulty in breathing.
ADVICE FOR USE
PUTTING ON THE HELMET
Once the chin strap is released, you have to take hold of the two sections by
the buckles and hold them slightly apart to facilitate the passage of your
head. While carrying out this movement, you are advised to keep the two
sections of the chin strap apart with your thumbs so that they are properly
positioned.
Position the protective parts of the chin strap buckle correctly and fasten it in accordance with the recommendations that are appropriate to the versions and country.
Check that the tension and therefore the positioning of the helmet are correct for all positions. If this is not the case, you must continue to adjust the length until you achieve the ideal positioning.
REMOVING THE HELMET
Release the chin strap. Hold the two sections slightly apart as for putting
the helmet on and remove the helmet.
**WARNING!** If you cannot properly fasten your chin strap or obtain the correct fit of your helmet on your head, DO NOT USE THE HELMET! See your retailer for assistance.
CHIN STRAP MICROMETRIC BUCKLE
CHIN STRAP MICROMETRIC BUCKLE
HOLDING SYSTEM
Depending on the various versions and the country concerned, your SHARK Nano helmet is equipped with a chin strap with a “Precise Lock” rapid buckle with a snap lock.
The “Precise Lock” snap lock system gives you precise and accurate adjustment because of the considerable length of its notched section.
However, it is essential on purchase to adapt the length of the chin strap to your measurements. Adjust the length of the strap using the adjusting buckle (Figs. A, B, C and D).
Choose your SHARK Nano and attach the holding system. When the “Precise Lock” is adjusted to the medium position, the chin strap must be correctly tensioned under the chin to hold the helmet firmly without causing you any discomfort or pain. To fasten the chin strap, all you have to do is to thread the tongue into its place on the buckle until tension is perfect (Fig. B). The tongue connects and is automatically blocked. To release the chin strap, you have to pull on the lever and remove the tongue from the buckle. Although the notched tongue enables you to change the adjustment precisely on each use, it is important to check frequently that the adjustment of the strap length is correct.
WARNING: never ride with the chin strap loose or insufficiently tightened. Even though the interior padding gives you the impression of being held, your helmet risks coming off in a fall.
Never apply lubricating or acid products or grease or solvents to the chin strap buckle parts.
VISOR
HANDLING
To open the visor, pull it out on the left side,in order to make it come out
the locking pin.
Then raise the visor (fig. A).
To close, simply pull the visor down. It will lock automatically (fig. B).
MAINTENANCE
For protection and improve its life, the outer surface of your visor is anti-
scratch treated.
Raise the visor in open position and remove by taking it out of its holders by gently pulling forward (fig. C).
Put back on by aligning the screen with holders and pushing backward (fig. D).
WARNING! If your visor and/or sun shield no longer provides you with clear visibility after a period of service, you must immediately replace it. Never ride if your sun shield is scratched, dirty,
When cleaning the screen, use lukewarm water (below 40 degrees) and a soft cloth (100% cotton and lint) to wipe the screen. Neutral soap as “savon de Marseille” can help you clean up.
**WARNING!** Never use any kind washing windows (with alcohol or other solvent type), these products can damage the screen treatment. foggy or with your vision obscured in any way, always ride with perfect visibility.
WARNING! If you are not sure that you properly replaced the visor, do not use the helmet. The visor could suddenly and without warning become detached from the helmet while riding, causing you to lose control of your motorcycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury, or death. Contact your retailer for any assistance or advice.
SUN SHIELD
WARNING! Do not ride with an open visor and do not try to open or adjust the visor while riding. The visor could suddenly and without warning become detached from the helmet, leaving your eyes and face unprotected. In addition, your head could be pulled to the side, causing you to lose control of your motorcycle. These events could cause you to lose control of your motorcycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.
THE SUN SHIELD
The Shark Nano is equipped with sun shield with external controls.
The lateral button operates the sun shield.
To use the sun shield, just turn this button.
To ensure its protection and lengthen its lifespan, the external surface of
the Shark Nano sun shield has been coated with an anti-scratch treatment.
To maintain and clean it, please follow the same instructions as for the external surface of the visor.
**WARNING!** This sun shield can be used only in bright light conditions and when you are not riding in an area in which you risk having a sudden change in visibility or light conditions (a tunnel, for example). In all situations of reduced visibility, such as the beginning or end of the day, at night, when it is raining or foggy, etc. The sun shield must be kept in the high (open) position so that your vision is not impaired.
****WARNING! If your sun shield no longer provides you with clear visibility, you must immediately replace it. Never ride if your sun shield is scratched, dirty, foggy or with your vision obscured in any way. Always ride with perfect visibility.
****WARNING! Even if the operation of the sunshield is easy, only operate it when YOU AND YOUR VEHICLE ARE STOPPED.
****WARNING! NEVER ride with the sun shield as eye protection. You must always ride with the visor in the lowered position.
****WARNING! Do not try to raise, lower or adjust your Sun Shield while riding. You could lose control of your motorcycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.
THE SUN SHIELD REMOVAL
– Move the sun shield to the lower position
– Pull the sun shield delicately downward (Fig. A).
– Pull the sun shield forward, one side at a time, to unclip it from the
mounting points in the helmet (Fig. B).
THE SUN SHIELD REPLACEMENT
Carry out the above operation in reverse order:
- Move the handling button to the low position.
- Push, at one side at a time, the sun shield forward to clip it onto the mounting points in the helmet (Fig. C).
- And then clip the sun shield back on by lifting it slightly (Fig. D).
**WARNING!** If you are not sure that you properly replaced the sun shield, do not use the helmet. The sun shield could suddenly and without warning become detached from the helmet while riding, causing you to lose control of your motorcycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury, or death. Contact your retailer for any assistance or advice.
TEXTILE PARTS
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
The interior textile parts are washable; it is important to strictly follow
the instructions below to avoid damaging them: The cheek pads and head section
must be hand washed in warm, soapy water (about 30°). Do not use aggressive
detergents but either a product for delicate materials in low dilution or
household soap.
It is essential to dry textile and foam parts completely before reinstalling them in the helmet. They must be air dried at room temperature. Never use a clothes dryer or other heat source. Never iron textile parts.
For parts with a leather appearance or textiles attached to safety elements, use a slightly damp sponge or cloth and household soap and rinse with clean water. Do not allow too much water to come into contact with polystyrene parts.
You must insure that all interior parts are perfectly dry before using the helmet.
**WARNING!** Damaged interior padding will compromise the fit of your helmet on your head and could allow the helmet to come off your head in an accident, resulting in a head injury or death.
THE TEXTILE PARTS
The textile and foam parts providing comfort to the Shark Nano make it easy
for you to appreciate the performance of your helmet to the full.
The parts in contact with the skin are made in a fabric that is guaranteed to feel pleasant, to absorb perspiration well and to resist wear satisfactorily.
We treat surfaces to limit the risk of mould and bacteria.
**WARNING!** Although they are selected for their quality of resistance and satisfactory wear, all the comfort padding is subject to normal wear and tear. The rate of wear and tear will depend on use, care and maintenance, the length of use and the degree of acidity of your perspiration. Wear and tear of the comfort padding will eventually change the fit of your helmet on your head. If that occurs, you must immediately replace the helmet or padding. See your retailer for advice.
**WARNING!** Each time you put on your helmet, check the fit as discussed in “Choose your size“.
DISMANTLING THE INTERIOR.
- Turn your helmet over.
- Separate the two parts of the chin strap
- Take off the strap from its passer (fig. A).
- Unhook the velcro of the two cheek pads (Fig. B) and slide them along the chin straps to extract them.
- Remove the neck pad by holding one of its sides. Pull out the end and then detach its rear section (Fig. C).
- To complete the operation, unclip the front of the head section, starting with one side (Fig. D) and remove the head section.
****WARNING! The interior padding is critical to maintain the correct fit of the helmet on your head. If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding the removal or replacement of the interior padding, DO NOT USE YOUR HELMET. Contact your retailer for assistance or advice. NEVER use your helmet with any part of the interior padding removed. The helmet will not protect you in an accident.
REPLACING THE INTERIOR.
- Start the operation by sliding the plastic tabs of the front of the head section in its housing beginning with one side (Fig. A).
- Insert one end of the neck pad at the edge of the helmet, and feed the remainder of the neck pad beneath the edge of the helmet. Insert the other edge of the neck pad at the other edge of the helmet (Fig. B).
- Re-Engage the strap in its passers (fig. C).
- Then, hook the Velcro bands (Fig. D).
**WARNING!** The polystyrene lining and interior padding are critical to properly fit your helmet on your head. An improper fit could cause your helmet to become dislodged in an accident, leaving your head unprotected and resulting in severe head injury or death. If you are not sure that you properly replaced the comfort padding, DO NOT USE YOUR HELMET. Contact your retailer for assistance or advise.
EASY FIT • VENTILATION’S
EASY FIT
Your helmet Shark Nano has been designed to provide additional comfort for
eyeglasses
SYSTEM OF AERATION
Upper ventilation:
The upper air intake (Fig. A) allows air to enter onto the upper part of the
head and thus renew the air in the head section. The channels incorporated in
the internal shock absorbers facilitate the circulation of air over the
surface of the head.
The quality and design of the textile comfort parts contribute to the proper distribution of air. The position of the upper ventilation
wearers with the EASY FIT SYSTEM.
The 2 cheeks are made in order to provide an easiest passage to the glasses
arms.
system is designed to optimise the effectiveness of its intake of air. Depending on the type of your motorbike, the fairing may reduce the effectiveness of this ventilation. The ventilation is in the open position when pushed backwards and closed when pushed forwards (Fig. B).
****WARNING! Do not open or close any vents while operating your motorcycle. You could lose control of your motorcycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.
WARRANTY
5 YEARS WARRANTY
You have recently purchased a SHARK helmet for your safety and pleasure. It
has been designed with the greatest care to satisfy your every requirement.
For your safety, and that of your passenger, you must respect all the rules of
prudence when using your two-wheeled vehicle. The SHARK 5-YEAR warranty
guarantees the initial purchaser that any possible manufacturing fault or
material defect will be covered by the SHARK warranty.
LIMITATIONS
If during the warranty period (5 years as from the date of purchase), a
problem covered by the warranty were to arise, SHARK, through the intermediary
of its sales network, undertakes to repair or replace any defective
components, up to a maximum limit which is the purchase value of the helmet.
Any labour costs are normally paid by the SHARK network, but are submitted for
approval prior to the work being carried out. If the repair requires
components to be dispatched incurring transportation costs, the SHARK network
shall cover these costs up to a limit which is the cost of transport by the
national postal service at the normal rate.
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty only covers problems related to materials or manufacturing.
SHARK cannot be held liable with regard to the product in the following cases
:
Any damage following
- a fall or accident
- a technical modification made by the user or a third party (glue, adhesives, paint, screws, etc.)
- use of or contact with: harmful chemical products (including methylated spirits on the visor treatments), or an intense heat source
- incorrect use: abnormal conditions (e.g. underwater), lack of maintenance or care
- ageing due to normal wear of the inner fabrics or foams, the appearance of the external parts, or the visor (scratches, marks, etc.)
- abnormal and prolonged exposure to ultra- violet light, in particular for the decorative colours. In addition, SHARK cannot consider subjective considerations related to use of the helmet as defects covered by the warranty: problems with comfort, size, noise or whistling, aerodynamics, etc. SHARK cannot be held liable for the temporary non-availability of the helmet while it is being enhanced to satisfy the needs of its owner. In all cases, the maximum warranty period is 5 years. Replacement of a component during this period does not prolong this period.
PROCEDURE
When the helmet is sold go to our website
www.sharkhelmets.com in order to activate your
warranty. All warranty claims must be made to the SHARK dealer that sold the
helmet. For a warranty claim to be considered, the purchaser must notify the
dealer of the problem that has arisen, and return the helmet that is the
subject of the claim, together with the warranty card filled out when the
helmet was purchased. This warranty does not affect in any way the statutory
rights of the purchaser as stipulated by directive 1999/44CE. The effects of
this specific and limited warranty shall come to an end after a period of 5
years as from the date of purchase. After this period, if you continue to use
a helmet regularly, we recommend that to benefit from optimum protection and
comfort you should replace your helmet. This is because certain external
factors – general wear, certain impacts – could be prejudicial to the safety
characteristics of this essential piece of protective equipment.
LIMIT
SHARK reserves the right to carry out work within the terms of the warranty
using replacement parts from the most recent version compatible with the model
concerned, and is unable to guarantee perfect harmonisation of the paint or
decorative elements associated with specific production runs and/or limited
editions. In addition, the natural deterioration of colours over a period of
time can cause mismatching in the adaptation of colours of spare parts. If
SHARK is unable to carry out the repair for technical reasons or because a
component is not available, SHARK undertakes to make the customer an
advantageous offer, taking account of the age of the helmet, consisting in
either an identical new helmet or an equivalent model manufactured at the time
of the repair, if the original model is no longer available.
LEGAL INFORMATION: this helmet was specifically designed for motorcycle use. It is not to be subjected to any technical modification. In order to offer an adequate level of protection, this helmet has to be properly adjusted and securely fitted. Any helmet which has been subjected to a severe impact must be replaced.
CAUTION: Do not apply any paint, stickers, petrol or any other solvent to this helmet. The helmet NANO must be exclusively used with glasses of protection NANO reference VZ140 approved according to the European standard IN 1938 2010. Your NANO has a pair of goggles Optic by Carl Zeiss used as glasses of protection for your eyes.To keep the good optical quality of the visor and the coatings do not use any solvent, petrol, abrasive paste or similar products for cleaning. We advise to use a soft rag with cool water and mild soap. Visors printed “DAYTIME USE ONLY” must not be used at night or in poor visibility conditions.
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