NOLAN N80-8 Full Face Helmet Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: NOLAN

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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

N80-8

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WARNING
– Before using the helmet read this booklet and all enclosed documents carefully, in that they contain very important indications on how to use the helmet easily and safely. We recommend you to store it for future reference.
– Failure to observe these instructions may reduce the protection provided by the helmet and consequently put your safety at risk.
– Do not operate or act in such a way that could compromise or reduce the protection provided by the helmet.

CHOICE AND VERIFICATION OF HELMET

WARNING
To exploit the whole protection offered by the helmet, choose the correct size for your head, adjust the retention system correctly and check the taking off.

1 SIZE

1.1 In order to determine the correct helmet size, try on helmets of different sizes and choose the one which suits best the shape of your head and which you feel firm once worn and fastened, thus ensuring a great comfort.
1.2 Should the helmet be too big, it may slide down to cover the eyes or turn slowly to the side while riding.
1.3 Keep it on for a few minutes and make sure there are no points of extreme pressure that may cause pain or headache.

2 RETENTION SYSTEM

2.1 The retention system (strap) is factory-adjusted at a standard length. Before use (see relevant instructions) check that it is correctly pre- adjusted.
2.2 Make sure the strap is properly fastened and tightened so as to keep the helmet firmly in place. Anyway, before riding, make sure that the strap is well fastened under the chin, as close as possible to the throat, but without being uncomfortable.
2.3 The correct strap tension should allow normal breathing and swallowing, but without leaving the space of a finger between strap and throat.

WARNING
The button which may be present on the strap only prevent its end from flapping once the strap has been fastened properly.

3 TAKING OFF

3.1 With the helmet on and the strap securely fastened, try to take the helmet off as shown in figure (A). In case of accident, the different forces at stake and their various directions may result in helmet rotations or they may even cause the helmet to take off if it is not securely fastened.
3.2 The helmet should not rotate nor move on the head and should not slide off. Should the contrary happen, adjust strap length or change helmet size. Repeat test.

USING THE HELMET

– The helmet is specifically designed for motorcycle and motorbike use. Therefore, it must not be used for different purposes (or different reasons or operations) since, in such cases, it would not guarantee the same protection.
– In case of accident, the helmet represents a protective element, which reduces injuries and head damage. Nevertheless, no helmet can guarantee total safety. The helmet reduces the risk or the gravity of injuries in case of accidents, but the degree of some impacts and the different circumstances may exceed helmet protection. Therefore, ride safely.
– When riding any motorcycle, always wear the helmet properly fastened in order to fully exploit its protection.
– Never wear scarves under the fastening system nor caps of any sort under the helmet.
– The helmet can muffle traffic noises. However make sure that you can hear essential sounds such as horns and emergency vehicle sirens.
– Always keep the helmet away from heat sources like the exhaust muffler, the top box housing or the interior of a vehicle.
– Do not modify and/or tamper with the helmet (even partially) for any reason: any modifications and/or alterations compromise the safety requirements of the helmet and impair its protection degree. These also make the helmet no longer conform to the homologation standards, making it unusable and invalidate the warranty.
– Avoid contact between the helmet and gasoline and other solvents; do not apply adhesives or paints to the helmet.
– Helmet damages resulting from accidental falls may not be visible, and any helmet that has been impacted has to be replaced. Always handle your helmet carefully in order not to compromise or reduce its protection degree.
– If the visor and/or sunscreen that may be present in the helmet are damaged and/or have marked scratches that reduce visibility, their protective treatment has likely been compromised, and therefore they must be replaced.
– The visor and/or sunscreen that may be present in the helmet can only be used with the helmet model for which they were designed.
– Use only original accessories and/or spare parts suitable for your specific helmet model.
– In case of doubt about the helmet’s integrity and/or safety, avoid using it and contact an authorized dealer to have it checked.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF THE HELMET

WARNING
– The helmet and its components may be seriously damaged by some common substances without the damage being visible. Use only lukewarm water and mild soap for maintenance and cleaning operations; dry at room temperature away from the sun and/or heat sources.
– Never use petrol, thinner, benzene, solvents or other chemical substances, paints, and adhesives for maintenance and cleaning operations. These can irreparably damage the helmet and its components, modify its optical properties, reduce its mechanical properties and weaken the protective treatment of the visor and/or sunscreen that may be present in the helmet.

NOLAN N80-8 Full Face Helmet - Fig. A

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE |

VISOR (NFS-06)

1 DISASSEMBLY

1.1 Open the visor completely.
1.2 Push the release lever of the left side mechanism completely downwards (Fig.1) and simultaneously push the visor away from the helmet initially projecting the lower hook “A” and then the top hook “B” from the corresponding seats in the side mechanism (Fig.2).
1.3 Follow the previous operations on the right side of the helmet.

2 ASSEMBLY

2.1 Position the left side of the visor on the corresponding side mechanism by inserting the top hook “B” of the visor into the corresponding seat in the mechanism and aligning the lower hook “A” of the visor above the corresponding seat in the mechanism (Fig.2).
2.2 Press the visor at the lower hook “A” so that the release lever recedes and then returns to position, hooking the visor to the side mechanism with just a click (Fig.1).
2.3 Follow the previous operations on the right side of the helmet.
2.4 Close the visor completely.

WARNING
– Make sure that the mechanisms are working properly. Open and close the visor, making sure the latter is held in place in its different positions by the mechanisms. If necessary, repeat the operations mentioned above.
– Do not use the helmet if the visor has not been assembled properly.
– Do not remove the side mechanisms from the shell.
– Should any of the side mechanisms fail or be damaged, please contact a Nolangroup authorized dealer.

(NFS-06)

(Available as standard or accessory/spare part)

1 ASSEMBLY

1.1 Disassemble the visor (see instructions above).
1.2 Make sure that the inner surface of the visor is clean and check that the pin adjustment external levers are turned inwards (Fig.3).
1.3 Place the PINLOCK® inner visor on the visor.
The silicone profile of the PINLOCK® inner visor must be in contact with the inner surface of the visor.
1.4 Insert one side of the PINLOCK® inner visor onto one of the two visor pins and hold it in position (Fig.4).
1.5 Widen the visor and fasten the other side of the PINLOCK® inner visor to the other pin (Fig.5).
1.6 Release the visor.
1.7 Remove the protective film from the PINLOCK® inner visor and check that the entire silicone profile of the inner visor adheres to the visor.
1.8 Fit the visor on the helmet (see instructions above).

2 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STRETCH

Check that the PINLOCK® inner visor has been correctly fitted by opening and closing the visor and ensuring that they do not move with respect to each other.
Should the PINLOCK® inner visor not be tightly fixed to the visor, simultaneously move, gradually and not excessively, both external adjustment levers upwards, to increase the stretch (Fig.3). The maximum stretch is achieved when the pin adjustment external levers are positioned outwards.

WARNING
– Dust between the two visors may cause both surfaces to scratch.
– Scratched PINLOCK® visors and inner visors may cause reduced visibility and must therefore be replaced.
– Regularly check the correct stretch of the PINLOCK® inner visor to prevent it from moving and scratching both surfaces.
– If, in use, the helmet visor fogs up and/or condensation forms between the visors, check that the PINLOCK® inner visor is both correctly fitted and stretched.
– An excessive and early stretch of the PINLOCK® inner visor may result in excessive adherence against the visor surface and/or permanent deformations with subsequent inability to correctly perform future adjustments.
– Intense sweating/breathing, use in particular weather conditions (low temperatures, high humidity, sudden changes in temperature or heavy rain) or intense and prolonged use may affect the performance of the PINLOCK® inner visor, causing fogging or formation of condensation. In such cases, to restore the system efficiency after using the helmet, remove the PINLOCK® inner visor from the helmet visor and leave it to dry in warm and dry air. The same procedure must be applied to the helmet, which should be left to dry to remove any humidity that may have formed as a result of the conditions described above.

3 DISASSEMBLY

3.1 Disassemble the visor equipped with the PINLOCK® inner visor (see instructions above).
3.2 Widen the visor and release the PINLOCK® inner visor from the pins (Fig.5).
3.3 Release the visor.

4 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

– Remove the PINLOCK® inner visor from the visor. Using a damp and soft cloth, gently clean it with mild liquid soap. Rinse off all the soap under running water.
– Leave the visor to dry in warm and dry air without wiping it.
– To preserve the visor’s condition over time, leave the helmet to dry in a ventilated and dry place with the visor open after use. Keep it away from heat sources and store it in a place away from direct light.
– Do not use solvents or chemical products.

VISION PROTECTION SYSTEM (VPS) – (VPS-11S)

The exclusive inner VISION PROTECTION SYSTEM (VPS) is a LEXAN™ (*) polycarbonate moulded sunscreen with scratch-resistant/fog-resistant treatment. It is very simple and practical to use: just lower it to activate it or lift it to remove it from your field of vision. It is useful in all sorts of situations, both on long journeys out of town and shorter town trips.
Moreover, the fastening system allows you to assemble and disassemble the sun- screen for ordinary maintenance and cleaning, using no tools.

(*) LEXAN is a trademark of SABIC.

1 OPERATION

The VPS mechanism allows to activate the sunscreen by simply lowering it until the visor field of vision is partially covered. In this way, the light transmittance is reduced as desired. At any time, without operating the visor, the VPS can be deactivated with a simple movement and easily lifted up to restore the normal conditions of visibility and protection guaranteed by the approved helmet visor.

1.1 To activate the VPS, move the slider as in Fig.6 until you hear a click that means that the VPS is in the desired position.
The VPS is adjustable in a range of intermediate positions to ensure the best comfort for the user with respect to the terms of use.
1.2 To deactivate the VPS, press the recovery button as shown in Fig.7 until the VPS unlocks and moves automatically in standby position.

2 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Current homologation standards (ECE22-06) establish that the minimum light transmittance levels of visors must be no less than 80%; for homologated sunscreens, the minimum transmittance level must be no less than 20%.
The regulation itself also contemplates the simultaneous use of the visor and sunscreen, both as standard.

WARNING
– We recommend your using of the VPS only and solely together with the approved standard visor, which has a transmittance value greater than 80%.
– The VPS does not replace the protection guaranteed by the visor.
– The VPS can only be activated during daytime and in weather and environmental di conditions with a particular light, for example, strong brightness caused by high intensity and/or incidence of sunlight.
– At night and/or in conditions of poor visibility, the VPS must be deactivated.
– Should sunglasses and/or photochromic lenses be used, the VPS must be deactivated.
– Always check that the VPS is properly positioned according to the different weather/environmental conditions and/or to the above mentioned usage recommendations.
– Use the special slider to activate/deactivate the VPS; do not deactivate the VPS by handling it directly.
– Always make sure that the VPS is clean and that it is operating properly in order to avoid scratches and/or anomalous wear on it every time it is activated.
– As for VPS and visor maintenance and cleaning operations, please refer to the appropriate section in the helmet user’s manual.
– The VPS scratch resistant/fog-resistant treatment highly reduces fogging. However, protracted periods of adverse weather and/or environmental conditions might cause fogging and/or formation of condensation on the VPS, which entails a reduction of visibility and/or sharpness of vision: in this case, deactivate the VPS.
– In case of rain, the direct contact of raindrops with the scratch resistant /fog-resistant treated VPS quickly reduces sharpness of vision, thus causing scarce visibility: in this case, deactivate the VPS.
– The special VPS fog-resistant treatment is usually sensitive to high temperatures or heat sources. In this case, contaminations caused by contact with other materials might occur. These contaminations will cause marks and stains to come out. In these cases (e.g. when the helmet is kept in the top case on hot days), it is recommended that the VPS does not come into contact with other materials.

3 DISASSEMBLY

3.1 Open the helmet visor and lower the VPS completely (see instructions above).
3.2 Hold the left lateral part of the sunscreen and pull it outwards with respect to the helmet (Fig. 8).
3.3 Repeat the same operation on the right side of the helmet.

4 ASSEMBLY

4.1 Open the helmet visor completely and move the side slider until it stops (see instructions above) (Fig.6).
4.2 Insert the sunscreen left end into the left side guide until it is hooked in the shell seat (Fig.8).
4.3 Repeat the same operation on the right side of the helmet.

WARNING
– Make sure the VPS operates correctly by activating and deactivating it (see instructions above). If necessary, repeat the operations mentioned above.
– If the VPS opening and closing mechanisms are not working properly or if such mechanisms get damaged, please contact a Nolangroup authorized dealer.
– Do not use the helmet if the VPS has not been assembled properly.
– Since the VPS does not assure you the same protection as the one provided by the visor, it has to be used only when the helmet visor is lowered.

REMOVABLE INNER COMFORT PADDING

The removable comfort padding consists of:
– a liner
– side cheek pads (right and left)
All components can be completely removed and washed.
The cheek pads are also characterised by removable inner expanding foam padding.
To remove and/or fit the inner comfort padding, deactivate the VPS and open the visor completely (see instructions above).

1 DISASSEMBLING THE CHEEK PADS

1.1 Open the chin strap (see specific instructions) and remove the chin strap band from the loop on the cheek pad strap (Fig.9).
1.2 Gently pull the red strap in the front area of the left cheek pad to release the safety lever placed on the back (Fig. 10).
1.3 Grasp the front part of the left cheek pad and turn it upwards to unhook the front hook and the upper snap fastener, placed on the back (Fig. 11).
1.4 Pull the back of the left cheek pad towards the inside of the helmet to release the rear snap fastener placed on the back (Fig.12).
1.5 Remove the rear tab of the comfort padding of the left cheek pad from the cavity between the rear seal and the polystyrene inner shell; then completely remove the cheek padding from the helmet (Fig.13).
1.6 Repeat these steps with the padding of the right cheek pad.
Do not remove the polystyrene cheek pads from the helmet shell.

2 DISASSEMBLING THE INNER EXPANDING FOAM PADDING OF THE CHEEK PADS

To facilitate the washing of the inner comfort padding components, the cheek pads of the helmet are fitted with inner expanding foam padding that can be removed from the fabric lining. To remove the padding, proceed as follows after disassembling the cheek pads from the helmet (see instructions above).
2.1 Gently remove the inner expanded foam padding from the fabric lining cover of the left cheek pad (Fig.14).
2.2 Repeat these steps with the padding of the right cheek pad.

Warning: once the inner paddings made of expanding foam have been removed from the cheek pads, ensure that the rear snap button “D”, the top one “C”, the hook “A” and the NERS safety lever “B” are correctly hooked to the rear frame of the fabric lining of the cheek pads (Fig.15); otherwise position them again appropriately.

3 DISASSEMBLING THE LINER

3.1 Release the left rear tab of the liner from the shell rear edge by slightly pulling the comfort padding inwardly (Fig.16). Then repeat the operation with for the right rear tab.
3.2 Hold the left front part of the liner and pull it upwards in order to remove the corresponding liner tab from the support fixed to the polystyrene inner shell (Fig.17). Then repeat the steps with central front and right tabs as well.
3.3 Completely remove the liner from the helmet.

4 ASSEMBLING THE LINER

4.1 Insert the liner correctly into the helmet and have it well fitted against the base.
4.2 Insert the left front tab of the liner into the corresponding seat on the support fixed to the polystyrene inner shell and push it downwards until it is completely hooked.
Repeat the operation with the central and right tabs too (Fig.17).
Warning: Check the correct assembly of the liner front area by lifting and lowering the VPS. These movements should be smooth. If this is not the case, repeat the steps 3.2 and 4.2.
4.3 Insert the rear right and left tabs of the liner into the corresponding seats of the shell edge (Fig.16). Push the tabs until they are fully hooked onto the support.

5 ASSEMBLING THE INNER EXPANDING FOAM PADDING OF THE CHEEK PADS

5.1 Gently insert the inner expanded foam padding into the left cheek pad fabric lining cover (Fig.14). Carefully spread out the padding while checking that there are no creases in the cheek pad fabric lining.
5.2 Repeat these steps with the padding of the right cheek pad.

6 ASSEMBLING THE CHEEK PADS

Warning: take the left cheek pad and ensure that the rear snap button “D”, the top one “C”, the hook “A” and the NERS safety lever “B” are correctly hooked to the rear frame of the fabric lining of the cheek pad (Fig.15); in addition, check that the NERS lever is free to turn, then place the lever in the opening position.
6.1 Insert the rear tab of the comfort padding of the left cheek pad into the slot between the rear seal and the polystyrene inner shell (Fig.13).
6.2 Insert the chin strap into the cavity in the cheek padding and press near the rear snap fastener placed on the back to hook it in the relevant housing in the polystyrene cheek pad (Fig.12).
6.3 Press the left cheek pad against the polystyrene cheek pad and simultaneously turn it inwards to fasten the front hook placed on the back (Fig.11).
6.4 Press on the upper snap fastener to hook it in the relevant housing in the polystyrene cheek pad.
6.5 Press the safety lever upwards near the fastening area of the red strap to turn it towards the cheek padding until it reaches its closing position. (Fig.10).
6.6 Check whether the fasteners and the hook are correctly fastened by slightly pulling the padding of the cheek pad towards the inside of the helmet and checking whether it remains adherent to the polystyrene cheek pad.
6.7 Repeat these steps with the padding of the right cheek pad.
6.8 Insert the chin strap band into the loop on the cheek pad strap (Fig. 9).

WARNING
– If your helmet is equipped with the D-Ring retention system, pull it down as indicated in the attached D-Ring label.
– Remove the inner comfort padding only when cleaning or washing is required.
– Never use the helmet without having completely and correctly reassembled its inner comfort padding.
– Carefully wash by hand and use only mild soap and water at 30° C max.
– Rinse using cold water and dry at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
– Never machine-wash the inner comfort padding.
– The inner polystyrene is an easily deformable material. It is apt to change or get partially destroyed to help absorb shocks.
– Do not modify or alter the internal polystyrene components in any way.
– Clean the inner polystyrene components using a damp cloth only and allow them to dry at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
– Never use tools or equipment to carry out the steps described above.

LINER POSITIONING CONTROL (LPC)

1 ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE LINER

The different anatomic shape of riders heads at times requires the position of the helmet to be adapted to the head in question. The LINER POSITIONING CONTROL (LPC) enables the position of the liner to be adjusted. This means that, unlike a standard helmet, the position of the helmet on the rider’s head can be changed without changing the size of the helmet, making it adaptable to multiple needs. To adjust the liner, deactivate the VPS, open the chin strap (see relevant instructions) and proceed as follows.
1.1 Overturn one side of the upper part of the padding and unhook the front circular button for adjusting the liner below it from the underlying longitudinal plastic support with seven holes (Fig. 18).
1.2 Move the circular button along the longitudinal plastic support and re- hook it in one of the two following holes (Fig. 19).
1.3 Repeat the process of points 1.1 and 1.2 with the rear circular button located below the padding (Fig. 20).
By pulling the two adjustment snaps of the liner, the helmet is gradually positioned higher on the head.
1.4 After having correctly fastened the two adjustment snaps of the liner to the longitudinal plastic support, fold and spread the upper padding in the correct position.
1.5 Wear the helmet and ensure that the positioning and comfort suit your head. If it is not, adjust it again.

WARNING
After adjusting the position of the liner, put on and fasten the helmet to check the correct adjustment of the chin strap (see attached label). Check also the correct helmet fit on your head in riding position setup, as well as its easy taking off – please refer to “CHOICE AND VERIFICATION OF THE HELMET” instructions above.

EYEWEAR ADAPTIVE

1 CREATING SPACE FOR THE EYEWEAR

1.1 Remove the left cheek pad from the helmet (see instructions above).
1.2 Remove the inner expanding foam cheek padding (see instructions above).
1.3 Detach the upper part of the pre-punched inner padding (Fig. 21), then correctly reposition the remaining part of the padding in the cheek pad.
It is recommended that you keep the removed padding for reuse in the future
1.4 Refit the inner expanding foam cheek padding of the cheek pad (see instructions above).
1.5 Refit the full cheek pad on the helmet (see instructions above).
1.6 Repeat these steps with the padding of the right cheek pad.

2 CLOSING SPACE FOR THE EYEWEAR

2.1 Remove the left cheek pad from the helmet (see instructions above).
2.2 Remove the inner expanding foam cheek padding (see instructions above).
2.3 Properly insert part of the previously removed padding into the fabric lining cover of the cheek pad (Fig.21).
2.4 Refit the full cheek pad on the helmet (see instructions above).
2.5 Repeat these steps with the padding of the right cheek pad.

NOLAN EMERGENCY RELEASE SYSTEM (NERS)

The Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) allows the rescue personnel to remove the paddings of the cheek pads from the helmet while it is still on the rider’s head.
To remove the left cheek pad from the helmet, unfasten the chin strap and then pull the red strap placed in the front area of the padding as shown in Fig.22.
The safety lever placed on the back of the cheek pad padding will first detach and then, while continuing to pull the red strap, the padding will detach from the polystyrene and gradually turn outwards with respect to the helmet, leaving its side area free.
Repeat the same step on the right side of the helmet, which can then be more easily removed from the rider’s head.

WARNING
– Never pull the red straps of the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) while riding.
– Always check that the cheek pads are properly assembled. After using the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS), check that the cheek pads are not damaged and reassemble them following the instructions above.
– Do not use the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) for routine cheek pad maintenance and cleaning.
– Do not remove the stickers shown in Fig.23 from the helmet as they could provide useful information to emergency personnel.
– Should the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) fail or be damaged, please contact a Nolangroup authorized dealer.
– Use the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) for providing aid only if you have proven expertise and qualifications in the field. If in doubt, call the appropriate emergency services.

WIND PROTECTOR

(Available as standard or accessory/spare part).

This accessory allows improved helmet performance under certain conditions of use.
The Wind Protector reduces unpleasant infiltrations of air under the chin.

1 DISASSEMBLING

To remove the wind protector, pull it outwards with respect to the helmet at the three fastening tabs (Fig. 24). Then check that the cheek pad buttons are still correctly hooked.

2 ASSEMBLING

To fit the wind protector, slightly pull the front of the left cheek pad inwards with respect to the helmet. Then insert the left side tab of the wind protector into the corresponding housing on the lining of the inner chin guard and push it downwards until it is fully hooked. Repeat the operation with the central and the right tabs too (Fig.24). Then check that the front snap buttons of the side cheek pads are still correctly hooked.

VENTILATION SYSTEM

The ventilation system of the helmet consists of:

Lower ventilation

It allows ventilation around the mouth and channels the air directly on the visor to reduce fogging.
See Fig.25 for opening and closing instructions.

Top ventilation

It allows diffuse ventilation to the top of the head, even at low speed.
See Fig.26 for opening and closing instructions.

Rear ventilation

It is integrated in a rear spoiler and allows warm and stale air to flow out, ensuring an optimum comfort inside the helmet (Fig.27).

SETTING UP THE N-COM – HELMET COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

(Available depending on the product version)

Your helmet is factory-preset to be equipped with the N-Com communication system. If your helmet is approved according to ECE/UN Regulation No. 22, it has also been tested and approved with the N-Com system installed. The installation of a system other than N-Com compromises the helmet regulatory compliance.
During the communication system installation (see the specific instructions contained in the N-Com kit), it will be necessary to remove from the helmet the foam material fillers located in the polystyrene cheek pads next to the N-Com earphones seats.
The above-mentioned fillers should only be removed if the helmet is used with a compatible N-Com system installed.

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Note

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This helmet is manufactured in a plant respecting the environment. At the end of its use, it is recommended to dispose of it according to specific regulations in force over the place or Country of residence.

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