SHARK HE8157EDAA SPARTAN RS SPARTAN RS CARBON Full Face Helmet Owner’s Manual

SPARTAN RS – SPARTAN RS CARBON

OWNER’S MANUAL

HE8157EDAA SPARTAN RS SPARTAN RS CARBON Full Face Helmet

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.

WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. Always be careful when riding. Even though this helmet meets or exceeds global standards applicable to helmet manufacturing, still it cannot fully protect the user from all possible shocks at both high and low speeds. Every type of safety gear has its  limitations, and a head injury is indeed possible in an accident even when a helmet is being worn. Nonetheless, in order to be protected from a fatal accident or permanent disability due to a head injury, the helmet size must absolutely correspond to the size of your head; moreover, the chin strap must be adequately tightened, as indicated in this manual.

2. This helmet has been designed so as to absorb the impact by the partial destruction of the shell and/or internal damper. This damage may not in fact be visible. Consequently, should the helmet be subjected to an impact, even in the event of simply being dropped on the ground, it must be returned for verification, replacement or disposal, regardless of whether any deterioration is apparent. In case of doubt and if you’re not sure whether this rule applies to the shock in question, contact your retailer prior to any subsequent use of the helmet.

3.  Like all products, a helmet can become deteriorated over time under normal use conditions. Before each use, be sure to inspect the helmet for any sign of deterioration or damage. The helmet size must always correspond to your head size. If such is no longer the case, then the helmet has expanded and you’ll need to replace it. Never wear a damaged helmet. Even if the helmet is not damaged or deteriorated, it is recommended to buy a new one every five years.

4. No modification is ever to be made to the helmet. Never drill or cut any helmet component. Even the slightest modification can degrade the helmet and, as a result, reduce its protective capacity in the event of an impact.

5. Handle the helmet with the utmost precaution. Never sit on it or throw it on the ground. Never ride with the helmet dangling on any part of the bike.

6. Never use gasoline, petroleum products, chemicals or any solvent when cleaning the helmet, the shell or the visor. Moreover, never expose your helmet to the vapours of these solvents (e.g. by leaving it on the plug of your motorcycle gas tank).
   The helmet may become seriously damaged by these chemical agents, without being readily noticeable, thus compromising your protection. Only use mild soap, warm water and a soft cloth to clean and wipe both the helmet and visor.

7. Never apply paint, decals or adhesive tape onto your shell or visor. These items may damage your helmet, without being readily noticeable, thus reducing your helmet’s level of protection.

8. No helmet shall be modified from its original specification as manufactured. Accessories must be fitted in accordance with the helmet manufacturer’s instructions. Only accessories evaluated during the type approval procedure of the helmet can guarantee that the performance of the modified protective helmet is covered by the type approval.”

9. When wearing the helmet, your hearing will be less acute, and both your field of vision and head movements will be constrained. Be sure to adapt your riding to account for this sensory impairment.

10. Dry your helmet at room temperature. Never expose it to a temperature above around 160°F/70°C, which could occur for example if your helmet is left on the passenger seat or in the boot of a car. Always keep the helmet far from heat sources, such as the bike’s exhaust pipe or the top case.

11. For any question or comment regarding your helmet, please contact the SHARK Company or your nearest retailer.

WARNING! We do not guarantee the capacity of this product to fully protect its user against all possible shocks at either high or low speed, or against all potentially fatal injuries. The helmet user hereby acknowledges and recognises the presence of risks inherent in riding a motorcycle, which are not strictly restricted to shocks, regardless of their magnitude, at high or low speed. By purchasing and using this product, the user is expressly assuming and accepting, willingly and knowingly, these risks and moreover
discharges the SHARK Company of all liability, up to the maximum limit allowable under the law, for any damage that may occur.

ANATOMY OF THE HELMET

1. VZ300 visor

2.  Sun visor

3. Sun visor activation button

4.  Upper ventilation

5. Lower ventilation

6.  Chin strap buckle:
   6a) Double-ring

7.  Visor grip and air stream

WARNING! When riding on French roads, the national driving code requires that safety reflectors (supplied separately in a pouch) are affixed as shown in the enclosed drawing.

WARNING! Since the United States has adopted its own specific regulatory framework, helmets awarded only the ECE certification cannot be worn on American roads without the complementary DOTFMVSS 218 certification.

A HELMET IN YOUR SIZE

WARNING! No helmet can fully protect users against all possible high or low-speed shocks. To ensure an efficient level of protection however, the helmet must be sized appropriately and the chin strap adequately tightened, as indicated in the manual. It is hazardous not to use a correctly sized helmet or not to sufficiently tighten the chin strap closing system since the helmet may become detached from the head in the event of an accident, thereby causing serious or even fatal injuries.
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
Each helmet, sized from XS to XXL, has been designed for a given head shape. To accurately measure your head circumference, unroll a tape measure horizontally at a 2.5-cm distance above your eyebrows. If the measurement obtained lies between two sizes, start by trying the smaller helmet. Keep in mind that due to the wide variation in skull shapes, these references merely serve to guide you to the size best adapted to your particular head. To ensure efficient protection, you’ll need to verify that the helmet fits your head snugly. When choosing a new helmet, be sure to verify that your head slides all the way into the helmet, with the top line of the field of vision being positioned above your eyebrows. Also ensure that the chin strap is sufficiently tightened, as shown on the following page.

1. The head must be fully enve- loped by the helmet and the cheek pads must provide adequate support. Should this not be the case, the helmet you selected is too big, so try the next smaller size (see Figure A).

2. With the chin strap appropriately tightened, make sure the helmet does not shift too much from left to right and from top to bottom. You should feel your skin stretch around the head and face when adjusting the helmet. Should this not be the case, the selected helmet is too big, try the next smaller size (see Figure B).

3. With the chin strap fastened, grab the back of the helmet by its base and try to remove it from your head by a rotational movement. Next, try to remove the helmet by grabbing it at the base of the chin guard. You must perform these movements in expending a sufficient amount of effort. If the helmet starts to loosen, then the selected helmet is too big, hence try the next smaller size.

4. Lean your head forward as much as possible. The base of the chin guard must not touch your chest (see Figure C).

5. Now lean your head backward as much as possible. The base of the helmet must not touch your back (see Figure D). Avoid bunching or attaching your hair inside the helmet. Do not place anything in or on your hair inside the helmet. Avoid adding anything inside the helmet to adjust its position on your head. For questions regarding choosing the right helmet size, please seek advice from your retailer. Each of these steps needs to be repeated throughout the helmet use life since the cushiony foam may alter over time. Should the foam no longer be sufficiently thick when wearing the helmet, it will need to be replaced.

WARNING! Never lend your helmet without first verifying, in accordance with instructions laid out in this manual, that it fits the other person snugly.
WARNING! If in following these instructions, the helmet you identify is not perfectly suitable, DO NOT WEAR IT. Instead, choose a different size or model.

CHIN STRAP

WARNING! Never use the loop as the sole means for closing the chin strap. To ensure adequate tightening, the chin strap must be inserted into the double-D buckles in strict accordance with the instructions. Any misuse of the chin strap may result in your helmet coming off during an accident, thereby leaving your head exposed without any protection. Try pulling on the chin strap with your fingers. If the strap loosens even to the slightest extent, you haven’t properly closed the chin strap in the double-D buckles. If so, repeat the steps described opposite. Never ride with the chin strap open, inadequately closed or poorly positioned. Even if the cheek pads give the impression that the helmet is providing secure support, it would still come off during an accident, thus leaving your head exposed without any protection. Should you have any doubts concerning the helmet closing system, don’t use the helmet. Ask your retailer for advice.

DOUBLE-D RING

1. Slide the longest part of the chin strap through the two rings, while verifying that the comfort pad is correctly positionedbetween the strap and your neck (seFigure A).
2. Form a loop with the end of the chin strap around the outer ring and reinsert it into the inner ring (see Figure B).
3. Pull on the strap end until the chin strap is taut. The chin strap must be positioned against the neck and not under the chin. It must be as tight as possible without causing pain or obstructing breathing (see Figure C).
4. Clip the pressure on the free end of the strap to prevent any flapping of the strap in the wind (see Figure D).

TEXTILE PARTS

CLEANING THE INTERIOR
All interior fabric materials are washable; to avoid their deterioration, itis necessary to strictly adhere to the following guidelines:
The cheek pads and peak must behand-washed in warm soapy water(at approx. 30°C). Avoid using harshdetergents, but rather a small dose of detergent specifically designated fordelicate fabrics or else a very mild soap. Prior to helmet use, it is essential to ensure that the fabrics and foams have completely dried. This drying step must be carried out at room temperature.Never iron any of the fabric materials. For parts with a leather finish or fabrics bonded to safety components, use asponge or slightly dampened cloth with just a bit of mild soap and then rinse in clean water. Avoid using too much water on components made of polystyrene. You must fully ensure that all interior parts are perfectly dry before using the helmet.
WARNING! Damaging the internal foam will alter your actual helmet size. If no longer adjusted to fit your head, the helmet may come off, thus leaving your head exposed without protection and potentially causing serious, or even fatal, injuries.

THE TEXTILE PARTS
The Spartan RS – Spartan RS Carbon comfort fabrics and foams will help you better appreciate your helmet’s performance. The parts in contactwith your skin are made with a fabric guaranteed to be pleasant to thetouch, in addition to offering a high level of perspiration absorption and good resistance to ageing. By relying on our surface treatment, we havesuccessfully limited the risks of mould and bacteria build-up.
WARNING! Despite being rigorously selected for their strength and durability over time, all parts of the interior lining are subjected to normal wear, depending on: the level of care and maintenance, the time in use, and the acidity properties of your perspiration. Should you observe wear-induced ageing, we advise replacing the interior fabric and foam in order to extend the lifetime of a perfectly clean helmet capable of providing the requisite level of comfort. Your retailer may be able to propose replacements and, as an option, cheek pads of different thicknesses and densities should the standard choices not match the morphology of your face.
WARNING! Each time you put on your helmet, check the fit as discussed in “Choose your size“.

DISASSEMBLING THE HELMET INTERIOR

Separate the two parts of the jugular. A
– Remove the chin cover. B
– Release a cheek and remove the Velcro. C.
– Remove the side part, D
– Do the same with the opposite side part. E
– Unclip the back of the cap to remove it from its housing. F
– Finally, unfasten the front cap holder starting with one side and remove the cap. G

REASSEMBLING THE HELMET INNER LINING

Replace the cap. Start by sliding the front part into its housing.
The 3 clips must be engaged in their guide. A
Replace the rear part in its housing. B
Remount the side parts, reclip the cheeks and rescale the velcro. C-D-E Replace the chin cover. F

COMFORT PAD
A – Release the back of the cheeks.
B – Release the back of the cap from its housing.
C – Remove or place the comfort pad under the elastics at the back of the cap.
D – Replace the back of the cap in its housing.
Replace the comfort cheeks.

VISOR SCREEN

REMOVAL OF THE SCREEN

1. Slightly open the visor by pressing the button, then lift. The circle on the visor must be aligned with the circle on the shell.
2. Next, pivot the locking pin toward the front. Repeat this same step on the other side.
3. Remove the visor by proceeding with a pulling motion toward the front.

Audible motion indicator.
You can adjust the noise level of the crank bscrewing or unscrewing the hardness screw on the screen.

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.
WARNING! While riding at highway speeds, do not ride with an open visor and do not try to open the visor. The visor could become dislodged, leaving your eyes and face unprotected. In addition, your head could be pulled to the side. These events could cause you to lose control of your motorcycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.
WARNING! Tinted or dark visors should never be used at night or under poor visibility conditions as they reduce your ability to see. Never ride with a fogged visor.
WARNING! If your visor no longer provides you with clear visibility after a period of service, you must immediately replace it. Never ride with your vision obscured in any way. Always ride with perfect visibility.
WARNING! The fastening of the visor is such that it will not be possible to remove it instantly from the line of sight with one hand should an emergency (such as headlamp glare or misting) occur.

VISOR SCREEN – SUN VISOR

INSTALLATION OF THE SCREEN

1. Introduce the visor into its slot in a slightly inclined position. Fully insert the visor into its slot and keep pushing until it «clicks».

2. Realign the circle on the visor with that on the shell, just like during removal. Now press and pivot the locking pin backward in order to lock the visor. Repeat this step on the other side. Close the visor.
   To adjust visor friction, tighten (Fig. A.) or loosen (Fig. B.) the adjustment screw using the Allen key provided here. Caution: adjust in several steps without forcing, to maintain equal pressure on both sides.

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. 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.

SUN VISOR

1. Your helmet has been equipped with an internal sun visor. To use this accessory, redirect the arrow toward the front. To cover the sun visor, reposition the arrow toward the back.
   WARNING! NEVER ride with the sun shield as eye protection. You must always ride with the visor in the lowered position, as described in the previous section.

WARNING! Do not try to raise lower or adjust your sun shield while riding. You could lose control of your motorcycle, resulting in a accident, personal injury or death. Even if the manipulation of the sunshield is easy, never operate while riding. Tinted or dark visors should never be used at night or under poor visibility conditions as they reduce your ability to see. Never ride with a fogged visor
The sun shield is operated using the button in the upper ventilation. When the sun shield is lowered, the button is in a forward position; to raise it, move the button toward the back. To ensure its protection and lengthen its lifespan, the external surface of the Spartan RS – Spartan RS Carbon sun shield has been given an anti-scratch treatment. To maintain and clean it, please follow the same instructions as for the external surface of the visor.
WARNING! If your visor and/or sun shield no longer provide you with ex- cellent visibility after a period of service, it is absolutely essential for you to replace them. We advise you always to ride with perfect visibility. Never use sunshield as unique protection, without the main visor. You must always ride with visor down as described in previous section.

REMOVAL

• Place the sun visor in its low position.
• Move the sun visor as indicated by the arrow to release the hook (Fig. A).
• Gently pull the sun visor downward (Fig. B).
• Detach the sun visor by the side (Fig. C).

REPLACEMENT
Carry out the above operation in reverse order:

• Move the handling button to the low position;
• Clip the sun shield on at one side and then the other (Fig. D).
• Using a screwdriver or similar pointed instrument, apply pressure to the central fixing button and then clip the sun shield back on by lifting it slightly (Fig. E).

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. NEVER ride with the sun shield as eye protection. You must always ride with the visor in the lowered position, as described in the previous section.

AIR STREAM – VENTILATIONS

AIR STREAM

1. Slightly open the visor by pressing the locking button to release it.

2. Lower the visor once again in placing it against the button without applying any force.

3. To completely close the visor, lower it until reaching the locking position.

LOWER VENTILATION

1. To use the lower ventilation, place the arrow in the low position. Reposition the arrow in the high position to close this ventilation.

VENTILATIONS – EASY FIT – SHARKTOOTH® PRIME

UPPER VENTILATION

1. To use the upper ventilation, shift the button toward the front (closed) or back (open).
   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.

EASY FIT
Your SHARK Spartan RS – Spartan RS Carbon has been designed to provide additional «comfort» to riders wearing glasses thanks to the SHARK EASY FIT system.
The two cheek pads are made of a comfort foam material in order to accommodate the temples on a pair of glasses.
SHARKTOOTH® PRIME
WARNING ! E22/06 is only valid with the SHARKTOOTH® PRIME audio system. No other audio system is valid.
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. Only the visors, which have been approved N° E11 060670 and marketed under SHARK’s reference VZ300 can be used with this helmet. This visor is made of injected polycarbonate.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 warm water and mild soap. Visors printed “DAYTIME USE ONLY” must not be used at night or in poor visibility conditions.

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