FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a way I can check to see if an Akari®insert will fit my helmet faceshield before I buy one?
Yes. There is a sizing template for each model available for download on the website. Visit the installation section
on the Akari®product page at www.amipowersports.com. Download, print, and cut out the sizing template. With
your helmet faceshield down and fully closed, center the sizing template on the outside surface of the faceshield.
Align the template within the perimeter of the helmet portal to see if it ts within the opening. The Akari®AX.11
insert is not compatible with all facheshields and helmets, specically the HJC®RPS-10, Shark®Evoline, Arai®, and
dual-sport helmets.
Is the Akari®insert removable? Can I transfer my insert to another faceshield?
Yes! With the inside of your faceshield and Akari® insert facing you, gently pull the AX.11 o of the faceshield by
the tab located on the lower left-hand side of the insert. If you set the insert down before re-installing it on a new
faceshield, be sure to place it adhesive side up. Then, follow the standard installation instructions included with
the Akari®packaging, or visit the installation section on the Akari®product page at www.amipowersports.com for a
copy of the AX.11 installation instructions. Should one have any questions on how to remove or transfer the insert,
please contact Customer Service at 1-(877) 451-5937.
What happens if the seal on the insert breaks?
The insert cell utilizes a tiny amount of a dyed liquid crystal mixture. This liquid will leak if the seal is broken and
may be hazardous to humans and domestic animals if it is ingested or contact is made with skin and eyes. FIRST
AID: CONTACT WITH SKIN: Remove excess of material and aected area with soap and water. IF IN EYES: Hold eye
open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the rst 5
minutes, then continue rinsing eye. IF INGESTED: Rinse mouth with water. IF INHALED: Move person into fresh air.
The flexible connector ("“flex"“) for the external button wraps underneath my faceshield. Will this
allow rain and extra wind noise to get in? Will it keep my visor from fully closing?
After rigorous testing, we have not found helmet faceshields to leak moisture or extra noise. The ex is extremely
thin and durable, measuring only .15mm in thickness. Therefore, it will not aect the ability of the faceshield to
fully close.
When my faceshield is closed, does the insert cover the entire faceshield, or is there a gap around
the edges?
There is a very small gap between the perimeter of the mesh liner and the edge of the helmet portal. Since all hel-
mets have a dierent size “eld of view”, the insert was designed to t nearly all helmet portals. The insert covers
an average of 96-98% of the helmet portal.
What is the operational temperature of the insert?
You should not operate your Akari® insert in temperatures lower than 14°F (-10°C) or higher than 113°F (45°C).
Can I use my Akari®insert at night?
Akari®inserts are intended for day use only.
How long does the battery last?
The AX.11’s e-Tint®technology relies on an applied voltage to orient the liquid crystals. It uses very little current. In
the light state (o), the AX.11 battery will remain charged for approximately three (3) weeks. A fully charged AX.11
may have up to twenty (20) hours of tinted use, depending on usage. Like any electronic product (i.e. a cellphone,
mp-3 player, etc.) the battery will eventually die and this will constitute what we describe as “reaching the end of its
life”. The AX.11 battery is able to withstand, on average, 600 full charge cycles (meaning a full re-charge and then
die) and retain up to 20 hours of tinted “usage” time. Ultimately, the “usage” time (or life of the battery) depends
on the rider’s frequency of use.
Should I let my insert fully charge before using it the first time?
Yes. It is good practice with any rechargeable system to fully charge the battery before its rst use. Then, let it fully
drain and recharge it again. This establishes the battery recharging system.
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