Giant Liv Bicycle Helmet Instruction Manual

: June 7, 2024
: GIANT

Table of Contents

LIMITED IMPACT PROTECTION
HELMETS CAN’T PROTECT AGAINST ALL HEAD INJURIES
HELMETS CAN’T PROTECT WHAT THEY DON’T COVER
HELMET FITTING
BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS
LIMITED WARRANTY
WORLDWIDE INFORMATION
Documents / Resources

BICYCLE HELMET
OWNER’S MANUAL

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WARNING!

A helmet has a limited lifespan in use and should be replaced when it shows obvious signs of wear.
Unless this helmet is ﬁtted properly, adjusted properly, and worn properly, it cannot protect properly. Read and follow the instructions in this manual completely. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

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LIMITED IMPACT PROTECTION

No helmet can protect the wearer against all possible impacts. The helmet is designed to absorb shock by partial destruction of the shell and liner. This damage may not be visible. Therefore, if subjected to a severe blow, the helmet should be destroyed and replaced even if it appears undamaged. When worn correctly, helmets can reduce or prevent many injuries. However, impact forces, even in low-speed accidents, can cause serious injury or death. Energy absorbing materials used in safety helmets are designed to crush impact. Sometimes, the force can crush the material completely. When this happens, some of the blow is transferred to the head. If this force is great enough it can result in
serious injury or death. Because the variables in every accident are diﬀerent, it is impossible to predict how or when this might occur.
WARNING!
Giant and Liv helmets are designed to be suitable to help protect against head injuries when participating in normal bicycling activities. They are not designed to help protect in other activities such as rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, motorcycling, or high-speed sports such as motorcycle racing, car racing, etc.
Helmets could be eﬀected by extreme and prolonged exposure to heat or UV radiation though most helmets are not exposed to such extremes. Helmet materials are shown to perform beyond 5 years of suggested life in normal use.

HELMETS CAN’T PROTECT AGAINST ALL HEAD INJURIES

Some head injuries are not caused by a direct impact, but are the result of severe back and forth shaking. Safety helmets are not designed to prevent this type of injury.

HELMETS CAN’T PROTECT WHAT THEY DON’T COVER

Safety helmets do not protect the neck or any areas of the head that they don’t cover. Make sure the helmet ﬁts securely. The straps should be adjusted and tightly fastened to hold the helmet ﬁrmly in place.

FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS:

Wear a helmet whenever and wherever you ride. ar a helmet of the proper size – designed for the sport in which you are participating.
Ride safely, observing all traﬃc regulations.
Wear the helmet low in the front to protect your forehead.
Tighten the chinstrap and fasten all buckles securely.
Check the adjustments every time you wear your helmet.
Inspect your helmet and straps regularly for signs of wear or damage. Replace your helmet immediately if it shows any visible signs of wear or damage.
Replace your helmet after an accident, even if there is no visible damage.
Use mild soap and water ONLY when cleaning your helmet.
Store your helmet in a cool, dry place.

FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION, YOU SHOULD NEVER:

No attachments should be made to the helmet except those recommended by the helmet manufacturer.
Never wear your helmet with the buckle unfastened.
Never wear anything under your helmet.
Never wear this helmet while riding a motorcycle or other motor vehicle.

WARNING!

HELMET FITTING

To be eﬀective, a helmet must ﬁt and be worn correctly. To check for correct ﬁt, place the helmet on the head and make any adjustments indicated. Securely fasten retention system. Grasp the helmet and try to rotate it to the front and rear. A correctly ﬁtted helmet should be comfortable and should not move forward to obscure vision or rearward to expose the forehead. Unless this helmet is ﬁtted properly, and worn properly, it cannot protect properly. Follow these Five Simple steps to learn how to properly ﬁt and wear your helmet. You will need a mirror.
Always wear a helmet low in the front to protect your forehead. See Figure 1 below for the proper way to ﬁt a helmet.

STEP 1: PROPER POSITIONING

Always wear a helmet low in the front to protect your forehead. See Figure A below for the proper way to ﬁt a helmet.

IMPORTANT: All ﬁtting adjustments MUST be made with the helmet in the proper position. Failure to do so will result in a poor ﬁt and might cause the helmet to move out of position, or come oﬀ, during an accident.

STEP 2: ADJUSTING THE STRAPS

THE FRONT AND REAR STRAPS SHOULD JOIN AT A POINT SLIGHTLY BELOW AND IN FRONT OF THE EARS. SEE FIGURE B FOR THE CORRECT POSITION.
WARNING!
If you cannot adjust the helmet so that it ﬁts correctly according to these instructions, or so that it is comfortable, DO NOT USE THIS HELMET. Replace it with a diﬀerent size or model.
WARNING!
NEVER use your helmet if you suspect that it has been damaged by heat or sun exposure.

BICYCLE SAFETY TIPS

Bicycling should be fun. Ride defensively; your safety is your own responsibility.
Wear your helmet no matter how short the ride. Accidents can occur anywhere, and at any time.
Watch carefully for drivers turning in front of you. Drivers have diﬃculty seeing bicycle riders in this
situation.
Wear brightly colored clothing.
Obey all traﬃc laws.

WARNING!

BIKE HELMETS SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR RIDING BICYCLES – NOT FOR PLAY ON PLAYGROUNDS.

This helmet should not be used by children while climbing or doing other activities where there is a risk of hanging or strangulation if the child gets trapped whilst wearing the helmet. Children should always wear helmets while riding their bicycles, but remove the helmet when they are oﬀ their bikes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that there is a “hidden hazard” of strangulation when a child wears a bicycle helmet for activities other than riding a bicycle. The child’s helmet may become hung up on playground equipment, trees or other ﬁxed objects resulting in hanging.

LIMITED WARRANTY

1-1 Giant warrants for the original purchaser of the Giant Helmet product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the following speciﬁed periods: provide a 2-year warranty for countries in the EU. 1-2 Limited remedy
(1) Warranty for 1 year
(2) According to the EU Product Warranty Directive, consumer goods sold in the EU are warranted for a period of 2 years from the original date of purchase. Giant will follow the EU product Warranty Directive to provide a 2-year warranty for countries in the EU.
1-2 Limited remedy
(1) Unless otherwise provided, the sole remedy under the above warranty, or any implied warranty, is limited to the replacement of defective products with those of equal or greater value at the sole discretion of Giant. This warranty extends from the date of purchase, applies only to the original purchaser, and is not transferable. In no event shall Giant be responsible for any direct, incidental or consequential damages, including, without limitation, damages for personal injury, property damage, or economic losses, whether base on contract, warranty, negligence, product liability, or any other theory.
1-3 ExclusionsThe above warranty, or any implied warranty does not cover:

Normal wear and tear on parts
Modiﬁcations from the original condition.
Use of the product for the abnormal, competition, and/or commercial activities or for purposes other than those for which the product was designed.
Damage caused by failing to follow the product user manual/instruction.
Paint ﬁnish and decal damage resulting from taking part in competitions, jumping, downhill, and/or training for such activities or events or as a result of exposing the product to, or operating the product in severe conditions or climates.

1-4 Attention

Giant makes no other warranties, express or implied. All implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to that of the express warranties stated above. Some states/countries of regulation do not allow the exclusion or limitation of damages; the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Any claim against this warranty must be made through a Giant Authorized Retailer or distributor. Proof of purchase is required. Claim made outside the country of purchase may be subject to fees and additional restrictions. The subject item must be registered with Giant, by the purchase receipt or other proof of the date of purchase before a warranty claim may be processed.
Warranty duration and details may diﬀer by country. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and those rights may vary from place to place. This warranty does not aﬀect your statutory rights.

WORLDWIDE INFORMATION

To ﬁnd a current Giant distributor in your region or territory, please visit us online at www.giant-bicycles.com
To ﬁnd a current Liv distributor in your region or territory, please visit us online at www.liv-cycling.com

All Giant and Liv helmets are tested according to international standards for bicycle helmets, both in-factory and at certiﬁed third-party facilities.
The helmet complies with EU 2016/425 EN1078:2012+A1 Helmets for pedal cyclists and users of skateboards and roller skates
The EU declaration of Conformity can be viewed and downloaded from https://[www.giant-bicycles.com/global/manuals](http://www.giant- bicycles.com/global/manuals)

Tested By: ACT lab LLC
Notiﬁed body :
Teleﬁcation B.V. #0560
Wilmersdorf 50
7327 AC Apeldoorn, The Netherland| Notiﬁed body:
SGS United Kingdom Ltd
Unit 202B, Worle Parkway, Weston-super-Mare,
Somerset, BS22 6WA, United Kingdom
Notiﬁed body No.:0120
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