Bicycle Helmet Owner’s Manual

: June 7, 2024
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BICYCLE HELMET OWNER'S MANUAL

Your new helmet provides protection while riding your bicycle on or off the road. To insure the proper use of this helmet, take time to familiarize yourself with the helmet’s features. Fit and care.

Read through this manual before wearing your new helmet and riding your bicycle. Take care when riding. All protective equipment has its limits.

WARNING:
This helmet is not designed for motor vehicle use.

This helmet is not designed for multiple impacts. Impacts can cause unseen damage to the helmet.
A helmet subjected to a severe impact should be discarded, destroyed and replaced.
It is dangerous to modify or remove any of the original components of the helmet, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Helmets should not be adapted for the purpose of fitting accessories in a manner not recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not purchase a used or second-hand helmet. You have no way of knowing if the helmet has been impacted or cared for properly.
This helmet can only protect if it fits well. The buyer should try different sizes and choose the size which feels secure and comfortable on the head.
A helmet cannot always protect against injury. For maximum protection the helmet must be fitted and attached properly to the wearer5 s head in accordance with the manufacturer’s fitting instructions.
Fasten all retention straps securely. The helmet should be adjusted to fit the user. The straps should not cover the ears. The buckles should be positioned away from the jawbone. The straps and buckles should be adjusted to be both comfortable and firm. If a proper fit cannot be achieved, do not wear the helmet.
The helmet should protect the forehead and not be pushed too far over the back of the head.
See fitting diagram under fitting instructions. This helmet provides no protection to parts of the body that it does not cover directly.
This helmet is not for use by persons who cannot comfortably support the helmet’s weight. Children under the age of 5 should be evaluated by a pediatrician to verify adequate neck musculature before using any helmet.
This helmet should not be used by children while climbing or doing other activities when there is a risk of hanging if the child gets trapped with the helmet.
Use only a mild soap, water and nonabrasive cloth to clean shell, pads and retention system. Use of chemical and cleaning solvents can cause unseen damage to helmet.
Exposure to extreme temperatures can cause unseen damage to your helmet. If damaged the helmet should be destroyed and replaced.
Barring a significant impact, the life span of a helmet will depend upon the length and frequency of its use. Like other safety devices, a bicycle helmet needs to be replaced over time. Pacific Cycle recommends evaluating your helmet after three years of use.
This bicycle helmet is designed to absorb the energy of one major impact. If this occurs, the helmet should be destroyed and replaced. Damaged helmets should not be used again.

CUSTOM FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
The Fit

It is important that your helmet fit comfortably and snugly on your head. The helmet should sit level on your head, and the fit should be firm enough to keep the helmet from moving due to either vibration or impact.

Methods of Fitting the Helmet Fitting the Foam Pads

Your helmet comes with pads installed at purchase. Some helmets also have extra pads to adjust the fit of the helmet. If your helmet has extra pads and the factory-installed pads do not provide a snug comfortable fit, remove the factory-installed pads and insert a different size pad or pads. Feel free to mix and match thicknesses so that the pads Configure to your head’s shape.

Adjusting a Rear-Fit System

Your helmet may also have a rear fit system which holds the helmet against the lower rear of your head. These systems have an adjustment mechanism. The two most popular mechanisms are a pinch-fit and a dial tensioner. The rear-fit should be adjusted so that it fits snugly against the back of your head.

Adjusting a Fit-Ring

Many helmets come with a fit-ring which encircles the head. The fit-ring has an adjustment mechanism typically found at the rear of the ring. The ring should be tightened to a point that the fit is snug, yet comfortable.

Adjusting the Straps

With the helmet level on your head, fasten all straps securely so the straps provide equal tension. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine developed an “Eye-Ear- Mouth” Test’ to check the adjustment of the straps. First look up, adjust the helmet so that the front edge of the helmet should be barely visible. Second, the side straps should meet in a ‘ Y’ just below your ear. Third, the chin strap should be snug under your chin; when you open your mouth wide, you should feel the helmet pull down a bit.

If the straps do not meet these three criteria, adjust the straps beginning at the rear.

First adjust the straps through the rear fit system or rear-fit piece.
Next adjust the ‘Y’ under your ear. You may need to loosen the side glides and lengthen either the front or rear strap on each side. Be sure to retighten the side glides, when a good fit is achieved.
Finally adjust the buckle under your chain. 4.Recheck the fit with the “Eye-Ear-Mouth Test”

The Right Fit

The helmet should be worn level on the head with the front approximately one inch or one finger’s width above your eyebrow.

The retention straps and helmet should fit as snug as possible. Check the fit of your helmet:

Look in a mirror and gently rotate the helmet on your head, front to back and side to side. As you rotate the helmet notice the skin in the brow area. The fit should be comfortable, and the skin should move with the helmet.
Try to roll the helmet backwards and forwards. Put your palm under the front edge of the helmet. Push up and back. If the helmet moves more than an inch, tighten the strap in front of your ear. Pull up on the rear edge of your helmet. If the helmet moves more than an inch, tighten the strap behind your ear.
You may need to work with your helmets fit for several minutes to achieve a proper fit.
If a proper fit cannot be achieved, do not wear the helmet. Each helmet has a slightly different shape and fit. Find the one that fits you best

ALL ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE CHECKED EACH TIME THE HELMET IS WORN.
MAKING SURE THE FIT IS SNUG AT ALL TIMES.

HELMET CARE

Use only a mild soap, water and nonabrasive cloth to clean shell, pads and retention system. Use of chemical and cleaning solvents can cause unseen damage to your helmet.
Store your helmet in a cool, dry place.
Do not store your helmet in direct sunlight.
Helmets will be damaged if exposed to temperatures exceeding 65.5°C . Dark vehicles and storage bags can exceed this on very hot days. Heat damaged helmets may have random disfigured areas and its texture appears bubbly and uneven. If damaged, helmets should be destroyed and replaced immediately.

WARRANTY

We supply 3Monthes warranty for our bike helmets, and free exchange or refund within 30days.

If there is any problem, such as missing accessories or products being damaged during delivery, please feel free to contact us and we will provide you with satisfied after-sales service.

PROTECT YOUR HEAD. RIDE SAFE. PLAY SAFE.