Specialized Snell Helmet User's Manual
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1. wearer s head in accor dance with the following instructions If after adjustment of the pads and retention system the helmet does not fit proper ly do not use the helmet Return it to the Dealer or Specialized HOW TO FIT THIS HELMET For proper use the helmet must sit level on the head and low on the forehead in the manner shown in Diagram 1 The Specialized helmet uses a simple O quick release buckle retention CORRECT INCORRECT cA 4 Ny a U Turn Lever Flip lever downward Flip lever to lock upward to unlock U Turn system that once adjusted can A be buckled and unbuckled with W sia out changing the adjustment For L Lv Adjust straps NY os rA to be snug yet Ladder Lock proper use the straps must be ae comfortable snugly and evenly tensioned To properly fit your helmet A Position the helmet like in Diagram 1 Diagram 2 shows how NOT to position the helmet B Position the U Turn centered just below your ears like in Diagram 3 C If the helmet needs to be adjusted simply flip the U Turn lever upward and adjust the straps You want to position the helmet so the helmet is covering your forehead and that the buckle is positioned under the chin and back against the throat Lastly adjust the straps so they are comfortable around the ears D Once the U Turn is in the proper positioning simply flip the lever downward to lock the U Turn Diagram 4 and you shoul2. your head and cradle it with firm but comfortable pressure This helmet must be of good fit and the straps adjusted properly to afford pro tection in the event of a blow or impact and the buckle is properly fastened before you ride Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious personal injury as the helmet may not stay in position while riding or during a fall For proper use make sure the loose end of the strap is tucked through the rubber O ring WARNINGS Always make sure the retention system is properly adjusted Check for proper fit and adjustment often including each time you wear it and periodically during use Do not wear anything underneath your helmet such as a cap hood bundled hair headphones barrettes as the helmet may loosen or come off Do not wear anyone else s helmet and don t loan your helmet to anyone else CLEANING YOUR SPECIALIZED HELMET Use only water mild soap and non abrasive cloth to clean the helmets shell pads and retention system stances for example certain solvents ammonia cleaners bleach paints abrasives and this damage may not be visible to the wearer Do not use this helmet if it has been exposed to such substances WARNING This helmet can be damaged by contact with common sub WARNING Do not take risks just because you are wearing a helmet WARNING This helmet has been designed for recreational bicycling This helmet has not been approved and is no
3. ER S MANUAL SPECIALIZED RIDE RESPONSIBLY ENGLISH SPECIALIZED HELMET OWNER S MANUAL ABOUT THE LIMITS OF YOUR HELMET Your helmet will not protect against injury in all types of accidents Even while wearing a helmet low speed accidents may result in serious head injury or death Because every accident scenario is different it is impossible to know whether use of a helmet will pro vide partial or complete protection Studies have shown that you are better off with a helmet than without one A bicycle helmet does not protect what it doesn t cover and as noted it may not protect what it does cover A bicycle helmet will not protect against injuries to the spine neck or face WARNING No protective headgear can protect the helmet wearer against all foreseeable impacts Specialized recommends that you choose a helmet which provides the most coverage as a helmet that covers more of your head may provide additional protection Always wear your bicycle helmet low in the front to protect the forehead Studies have shown that area is mostly likely to be impacted in a bicycle crash Make sure the helmet fits snugly and is tightly fastened at all times ABOUT YOUR HELMET The Specialized helmet is one of the lightest coolest most comfortable helmets available Your helmet is intended to reduce the harmful effects of a blow to the head Accordingly the helmet is very care fully constructed and inspected repeatedly during the ma
4. RY TO THAT INTENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER SPECIALIZED DIS CLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXCEPT THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION AND EXPRESS LY DISCLAIMS THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILI TY SPECIALIZED BICYCLE COMPONENTS INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES GUARANTEES OR LIABILITIES ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE No person or representative is authorized to assume any liability on behalf of Specialized Bicycle Components Inc in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limita tions on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
5. SPECIALIZED NO FAULT HELMET CRASH POLICY For helmets purchased Internationally please contact the Authorized Dealer or Distributor in your local market For helmets purchased in the USA please contact your Specialized Dealer Visit WWW SPECIALIZED COM for the latest information This helmet is protected by one or more of the following U S Patents 6 170 084 amp 6 105 176 amp 6 055 675 amp 5 813 055 amp 5 450 631 Other U S and Foreign patents are pending Specialized the S Logo and all other marks and logos appearing on this product and packaging are trademarks or registered trademarks of Specialized Bicycle Components Inc COPYRIGHT 2008 Specialized Bicycle Components Inc rev 1 08 All Specialized helmets are tested in house as well as tested by one of the following or both non affiliated testing agencies NELI TNO Certification B V MEMORIAL FOUNDATION PO Box 541 SNELL Memorial Foundation 7300 AM Apeldoorn 3628 Madison Avenue Suite 11 The Netherlands North Highlands CA 95610 Certification No 0336 All Specialized helmets comply to one or more of the following standards C P S C US Consumer Product Safety Commission SNELL B 90A B 90C B95 Snell Memorial Foundation CE EN1078 Europe Safety Standard AS NZS 2063 Australia New Zealand Safety Standard SPECIALIZED Morgan Hill California 2008 Specialized Bicycle Components Inc www specialized com HPRT 0027 HELMET OWN
6. d feel a snap When the U Turn is in the downward position tug on the straps to make sure the U Turn is in its fully locked position E With the U Turn now locked and in the proper position as shown in Diagram 3 it is now time to adjust the strap tension at the buckle Adjust the strap tension so that it is snug yet comfortable Diagram 5 by pulling both strap ends through the buckle Ladder Lock to either tighten or loosen as needed Use the O Ring to secure any excess strap as shown in Diagram 6 WARNING Always make sure that your U Turn is in the fully closed and locked position before riding your bicycle Never use your helmet with the U Turn in the open or unlocked position Here is a good test for determining if you have properly adjusted your helmet With the helmet posi tioned on your head as shown in Diagram 1 you should feel the chin strap pull firmly against your chin as you open your mouth When all straps are evenly tensioned buckle the chinstrap and attempt to pull the helmet off the front or rear If your helmet moves to the front more than 1 2 increase the rear strap tension With the chin strap tightly fastened the helmet should not be able to be rolled backwards forwards or side to side more than approximately 1 2 Specialized helmets come with either the PRO Fit or FORM Fit Retention systems which stabilizes the helmet helping it stay in position when you ride When properly adjusted this system will wrap around
7. hemicals and long term exposure to the sun The Snell Memorial Foundation recommends that helmets be replaced after five years Note The useful life of your helmet may be less than five years as a result of exposure to sunlight rough handling storage that results in dents or cuts or as a result of heavy use ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The following information pertains to helmets purchased in the USA only For warranty information outside the USA please contact the authorized Specialized dealer or distributor in your local market Specialized Bicycle Components Inc warrants to the Original Purchaser of this product that the prod uct is free from defects of material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one I year from the date of the original purchase If within one I year from the date of the original purchase this product is found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use or ser vice Specialized Bicycle Components Inc will at its sole option repair or replace the product without charge provided that the Original purchaser returns the product to an Authorized Dealer indicating the specific reasons for returning the product and proof of date of purchase Specialized does not warranty any helmet damaged by heat THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO AND IS VOID AS TO EFFECTS OR PHYSICAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ABUSE NEGLECT IMPROPER REPAIR IMPROPER FIT ALTERATIONS MODIFI CATIONS OR USE CONTRA
8. nufacturing process It is extremely important to familiarize yourself with the proper use and care of your new helmet To do its job this helmet must fit properly be worn properly and be properly fastened ABOUT THE WARNINGS This manual and the stickers inside your helmet A N contain many instructions and warnings about your helmet It is impor tant for you to understand everything communicated in them before your first ride If you do not please contact your authorized Specialized retailer with any questions you may have Also failure to follow any of the provided instructions or warnings could void your warranty and most importantly could result in severe personal injury or death Because of this we will not repeat this in regard to each warning or instruction AN WARNING In the event of any impact or blow do not use this helmet There may be damage invisible to you which may reduce the ability of the helmet to reduce the harmful effects of a blow to the head Such a helmet should be returned to Specialized for inspection or destroyed and replaced WEARING THE SPECIALIZED HELMET THE PROPER FIT All Specialized helmets are available in a wide range of styles and sizes designed to fit most anyone Of course head size is independent of how old you are so select a helmet that fits you snugly with out being uncomfortably tight WARNING For maximum protec tion this helmet must be fitted and attached properly to the
9. t intended for extreme uses such as downhill racing at high speeds jumping or leaping with a fully suspended bicycle snow sports water sports motor sports street hock ey playground activities or other activities where face ear or greater protection or coverage is desired This helmet has been tested and certified to meet and exceed the Bicycle Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets 16 CFR 1203 A copy of this regulation can be obtained by visiting CPSC gov when bicycling When you get off your bicycle remove your helmet Do not wear a helmet while climbing trees in play areas on playground equipment or at any time while not riding a bicycle Adults Instruct children to follow this warning Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury death by strangulation death WARNING A bicycle helmet is for bicycling only Always wear a helmet The shell of this helmet is constructed of expanded polymer foam Ventilation holes may allow harmful objects to pass in the helmet interior A WARNING Do not attach anything to your helmet including mirrors or lights High temperatures above 110 F 43 C may melt the helmet s shell Do not store your helmet in your car or anywhere else near a heat source Do not use if the shell has been melted or deformed The protective capability of your helmet will diminish over time dependent upon many factors such as dents dings and exposure to pollution harmful c
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