NOLAN N21 Bike Helmet User Guide

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

N21 Bike Helmet

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.

VISOR (VPS LIGHT BLUE) (VPS13)

(Available as standard or accessory/spare part)
To lift up or lower the inner visor push its left side flap upwards or pull it downwards.
(Fig.1).

1. VISOR DISASSEMBLY
   1.1 Lower the visor completely.
   1.2 Hold the left lateral part of the visor and pull it toward the outside of the helmet (Fig.2).
   1.3 Repeat the same steps on the right side of the visor and remove it from the helmet.

2. VISOR ASSEMBLY
   2.1 Insert the visor left end into the left side guide until the grip pawl is hooked in the shell housing (Fig.2).
   2.2 Repeat the same operation on the right side of the visor.
   WARNING
   – Make sure that the mechanisms are working properly. Open and close the visor making sure that the mechanisms hold it in the different positions.
   If necessary, repeat the above-mentioned steps
   – 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 refer to a Nolangroup authorized dealer.

VISOR LOWER EDGE TRIM

The lower visor profile is moulded with a printed trim attached to the visor with fastening elements.

1. VISOR TRIM DISASSEMBLY
   To release the trim from the lower edge of the visor, first remove the visor from the helmet (see instructions above).
   1.1 Pull the trim right end downwards to release the first fastening from the visor (Fig.3).
   1.2 Continue releasing the other fastenings one by one, moving towards the other end of the visor (Fig.4).
   1.3 Pull out the trim form the visor left side flap (Fig.4).
   1.4 Release the trim left end and completely remove it from the visor (Fig.5).

2. VISOR TRIM ASSEMBLY
   2.1 Insert the left side flap of the visor in its slot on the trim (Fig.6).
   2.2 Press the trim left end against the visor to attach it to the relevant fastening element (Fig.4).
   2.3 Continue hooking the other fastenings one by one, moving towards the other end of the visor (Fig.4).
   2.4 Push the trim right end against the visor to attach it to the last fastening element (Fig.3).
   2.5 Push the trim against the visor aligning it with all the fastening elements in order to attach it evenly along the whole visor lower edge; check that all the fastening elements are correctly attached and that the trim and the visor fit together tightly.
   Finally, fit the visor on the helmet (see instructions above).

WARNING

• Never use the helmet without having correctly assembled the visor lower edge trim.
• Make sure that the mechanisms are working properly. Open and close the visor, making sure that the mechanisms hold it in the different positions and check that the visor lower edge trim does not come out of the visor. If necessary, repeat the above-mentioned steps.
• In case of malfunctioning or damages, please contact an authorised Nolangroup dealer.

REMOVABLE INNER COMFORT PADDING

1. INNER COMFORT PADDING DISASSEMBLY
   To remove the inner comfort padding, open the visor completely (see instructions above).
   1.1 Open the chin strap (see specific instructions).
   1.2 Hold the left front part of the liner and pull it upwards in order to remove the liner flap from the support fixed to the polystyrene inner shell (Fig.7). Then repeat the same steps for the central front and right flap
   1.3 Remove the left and right sides of the comfort padding from the cavity between the inner polystyrene shell, the outer shell and the visor side guides (Fig.8).
   1.4 Unhook the left rear flap of the liner from the support fixed to the polystyrene inner shell by slightly pulling the comfort padding towards the inside of the helmet (Fig.9). Then repeat the same steps for the central and right flap.
   1.5 Remove the chin straps from the elastic loops on the straps and the from the liner side slots (Fig. 10A).
   1.6 Completely remove the liner from the helmet.

2. INNER COMFORT PADDING ASSEMBLY
   2.1 Insert the liner correctly into the helmet and fit it well against the base
   2.2 Pull the left rectangular textile extension of the liner (Fig.10B) and insert the chin strap into the corresponding slot in the lateral side of the liner (Fig.10A) then fold the rectangular textile extension of the liner inside the padding. Follow the same steps on the right side of the helmet.
   2.3 Insert the right and left sides of the liner in the cavity between the inner polystyrene shell, the outer shell and the visor side guides (Fig.8).
   2.4 Insert the central rear flap of the liner into its seat on the support fixed to the polystyrene inner shell and push it downwards until it is completely locked. Follow the same steps for the right and left rear flaps. (Fig.9).
   2.5 Insert the left front flap of the liner into its seat on the support fixed to the polystyrene inner shell and push it downwards until it is completely locked. Follow the same steps for the central and right flap (Fig.7).
   **** check the correct assembly of the liner front area by lifting and lowering the visor. These movements should be smooth. If this is not the case, repeat the steps 1.2 and 2.5.
   2.6 Insert the chin straps in the elastic loops on the straps and pull it towards the inside of the helmet.

WARNING

• Remove the inner comfort padding only when cleaning or washing is required.
• Never use the helmet if the all parts of inner comfort padding have not been cor- rectly and completely reassembled
• Before washing the inner comfort padding, make sure to remove all the removable sponge parts. Replace them correctly after washing.
• Delicately hand-wash in lukewarm water (max. 30° C) and neutral soap.
• Rinse with cold water and allow drying 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 helmet’s internal polystyrene components in any way.
• Clean the inner components with a damp cloth only and allow it to dry at room temperature away from direct sunlight.
• Never use tools or equipment of any sort to carry out the steps described above.

HELMET LOCK RING
Some versions of this helmet feature a metallic ring called HELMET LOCK RING (Fig.11), that can be used for hanging the helmet to the special hook placed on many motorbikes.
WARNING

• Only use the HELMET LOCK RING to hang the helmet to the motorbike.
• Check that – when hung to the hook- the helmet is not directly exposed to heat sources or other stresses that may modify its characteristics or damage it.
• The HELMET LOCK RING is not related to the helmet retention system (strap) and/ or its adjustment (see specific instructions).
• Never use the HELMET LOCK RING to fasten the helmet to the head and/or to adjust the tension (see instructions above).
• Do not remove the HELMET LOCK RING form the retention system strap.
• In case of malfunctioning or damages, please contact an authorised Nolangroup dealer.

FRONT AERATORS

Some versions of this helmet feature front aerators.
These strongly characterize the product and emphasize its vintage inspiration (Fig.12).
Please note that these aerators – while allowing air to access the helmet inner air ducts – are more ornamental than functional. They are not therefore designed to offer the same performance level of more sophisticated ventilation systems in terms of air capacity or of air and water infiltrations prevention.

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

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References

• Nolan - Caschi da moto e scooter Made in Italy

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