Arai Defiant-X User manual

Defiant-X
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
For your safety, it is important that you completely read the
instructions and warnings.
Defiant-X

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English
CONTENTS
TO OPEN/CLOSE SHIELD...................................................3
TO OPERATE DEMIST SYSTEM ..........................................4
TO OPERATE BROWVENTS ................................................4
TO OPERATE MOUTHVENT ................................................5
TO OPERATE TOP VENTS ...................................................5
TO REMOVE/REPLACE SHIELD...........................................5
TO REMOVE/REPLACE BASE PLATE...................................6
TO REMOVE/REPLACE TETHER..........................................7
TO REMOVE/REPLACE CHEEKPADS ...................................7
TO REMOVE/REPLACE COMFORT LINING...........................9

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TO OPEN/CLOSE SHIELD
To open, push the shield latch lever up and the shield will open slightly ①. Then
pull the bulge on the shield slightly outward so the shield clears the latch post on
the helmet ②, and raise the shield.
WARNING : Do not attempt to open the shield without using the latch
system, or push down on the shield latch lever ③, as damage to the latch
system may occur.
To close, push the shield down until the latch post fully engages the shield and
the latch lever captures the bottom of the shield ④.
WARNING : Be sure to latch the shield properly before riding. If not latched
securely, the shield may open unexpectedly from wind pressure, vibration
or even normal head movement.
If shield operation becomes stiff, flexing excessively as you raise or lower it,
apply one or two drops of supplied silicone lubricant around sliding slot and brass
stud, and wipe off with soft tissue paper for shield operation maintenance. If
shield is dirty, clean before applying silicone.
③
④
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WARNING :
If your shield becomes too scratched or uncleanable, replace it with a new one.
Impaired visibility causes accidents.
Use a solution of mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water to clean your shield.
Rinse well with clean water, and wipe off with a soft cloth. Never use petrol,
thinner, benzene or any other solvents. There are many “aggressive” cleaners
on the market, including some supposed to be specifically for use on shield. Arai
strongly recommends that you do not use any such products to clean your shield
as some of their ingredients may have damaging effects on the shield and other
plastic parts installed on your helmet.
Do not apply stickers or adhesive tape to the shield, as this will weaken the hard
coating. If tinted, the shield is for daylight use only.
TO OPERATE DEMIST SYSTEM
A demist function is incorporated in the shield latch system to allow more rapid
clearing of any interior mist with the shield remaining partially latched. Push
the shield latch lever up to release shield into the demist position to assist
moisture dispersal ①. To close the shield completely, push the shield down
until the latch post fully engages the shield and latch lever captures the bottom
of the shield ②.
TO OPERATE BROWVENTS
The Browvents are operated from fully closed through intermediate, to fully open
positions by simply pulling the vent control down to open, pushing up to close.
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TO OPERATE MOUTHVENT
To open, slide the tab on each side outward. To close, slide each tab as shown.
TO OPERATE TOP VENTS
Simply push the switches/levers on each vent to open/close the vents.
NOTE : Do not use oils or waxes to lubricate vents or other moving parts.
If you must lubricate such components, sparingly use the silicone lubricant
supplied with your helmet for eyeport trim dressing.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE SHIELD
To remove, place shield in the fully open position ①. Push the side pod
release lever from the front edge of the side pod backward ② to release
the side pod ③.
Then lower the shield until the brass stud of the shield moves into the red
hole of the base plate ④. Remove the shield from the spring clips ⑤＆⑥,
and repeat for the other side.
④
⑤
③
①
②
⑥
CLOSE OPEN
OPEN
CLOSE
CLOSECLOSE CLOSECLOSE

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To replace, position the shield on the base plate so that the lower part of
the sliding slot of the shield is over the spring clip of the base plate and the
brass stud is in the red hole of the base plate ⑦. Press the shield onto the
spring clip, and then fully raise the shield until the brass stud falls into the
sliding slot of the base plate ⑧&⑨. Position top hook on the backside of
the side pod into the top tab of base plate
⑩, align the side pod with the
recess of the helmet shell and push the lower part of the side pod down
firmly until it clicks into place and is fully captured by the base plate ⑪.
Repeat for the other side. Work the shield up and down to confirm proper
operation
⑫
.TO REMOVE/REPLACE BASE PLATE
To remove, first remove the shield. Remove two screws from each base plate
with a flat blade screwdriver or a coin ①. Remove plates from helmet shell.
Note the right and left base plate for proper reinstallation.
To replace, place base plate over the threaded screw receptacles in the helmet.
Install the two screws through each base plate into the helmet finger tight ②,
do not fully tighten. Install shield, lower the shield to fully closed position and
press the front center of the shield to bring it against the eyeport trim. While
still pushing on the shield to keep a tight seal against the eyeport trim, tighten
the base plate screws ③ – but be careful not to overtighten, as the screws may
break. It may be necessary to do one side at a time, with a smoothing pressure
from the shield center toward each base plate and tightening one and then the
other for best results.
⑨
⑦
⑧
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②
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TO REMOVE/REPLACE TETHER
To remove the tether connecting the side pod and base plate, compress the
tether spring hook at the side pod ①and pull the tether out from the slot ②.
To remove tether from the base plate, remove base plate from helmet. Pull tether
until it stops, then bend it toward the back of the base plate to release it ③To
reinstall, reverse the removal procedure.
TO REMOVE/REPLACE CHEEKPADS
When first servicing the cheekpads, it is suggested that you do only one at
a time so that the other can be used as a reinstallation guide.
To remove the cheekpads, first undo chinstrap.
Lift up the neckroll tab, which is inserted under the black covering at the
forward lower edge of the pad assembly.
Pull the pad toward the front of the helmet, then inward to release and slide
it off the strap.
To take off the fabric covering for washing, peel the covering off over the rear
edge of the cheekpad assembly until all the fabric is on the face side surface.
Then draw the covering through the opening by grasping the rectangular collar
and pulling.
To wash fabric coverings, put them into lukewarm water with small amount of
laundry soap or your own shampoo and wash gently by hand. Rinse well with
fresh water and wipe off with a soft cloth. Dry them in the shade at ambient
temperature.
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WARNING :
Never use petrol, thinner, benzene or any other solvents.
To replace the fabric covering, ensure it is turned right side out, and stretch
the covering over the pad, and adjust the covering to lie smoothly. Then push
the rectangular collar through the pad assembly and adjust into final position.
To replace a cheekpad in helmet, slip pad onto strap.
Place the front tab toward the front of the helmet and push the rear part of pad
until the pad is fully home.
Replace the neckroll tab into place.
Pull the chinstrap to check possible chinstrap play in the cheekpad.

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TO REMOVE/REPLACE COMFORT LINING
The comfort lining is secured to the helmet by plastic bosses ①.
To remove the lining, undo bosses by grasping the lining as close to each boss
as possible ②and pulling straight up ③. Note the fore & back, top & bottom
sides of the lining for replacement.
To wash the comfort lining, put it into lukewarm water with small amount of laundry
soap or your own shampoo and wash gently by hand. Rinse well with fresh water
and wipe off with a soft cloth. Dry it in the shade at ambient temperature.
WARNING : Never use petrol, thinner, benzene or any other solvents.
To replace the lining, place the bosses over their plastic receptacles and push
them home ④,⑤ & ⑥.
WARNING : When reinstalling the comfort lining, be sure the lining is
properly positioned along the inside shape of the EPS (a.k.a. Styrofoam)
liner. If the comfort lining is not properly installed, the frame of the comfort
lining may fold when you put on and take off the helmet, which may injure
your skin, etc. Whenever you feel something is wrong with the comfort
lining, check that the lining is properly installed.
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システム内装の着脱
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システム内装の外し方
①内装は四つのホックで衝撃吸収ライナの内面に取り付けられています。それ
ぞれのホックになるべく近い枠（保持プレート）を持ち、ヘルメットの中心に向
けて引っぱってホックを取り外してください。
②ヘルメット内で半球形に開いているシステム内装を折り畳んで取り出します。
Image
ホック
枠
それぞれのホックを引っぱる向き
取り出したシステム内装は、折り癖がつ
かないように広げておいてください。
システム内装の着脱
L
30
システム内装の外し方
①内装は四つのホックで衝撃吸収ライナの内面に取り付けられています。それ
ぞれのホックになるべく近い枠（保持プレート）を持ち、ヘルメットの中心に向
けて引っぱってホックを取り外してください。
②ヘルメット内で半球形に開いているシステム内装を折り畳んで取り出します。
Image
ホック
枠
それぞれのホックを引っぱる向き
取り出したシステム内装は、折り癖がつ
かないように広げておいてください。
システム内装の着脱
L
30
システム内装の外し方
①内装は四つのホックで衝撃吸収ライナの内面に取り付けられています。それ
ぞれのホックになるべく近い枠（保持プレート）を持ち、ヘルメットの中心に向
けて引っぱってホックを取り外してください。
②ヘルメット内で半球形に開いているシステム内装を折り畳んで取り出します。
Image
ホック
枠
それぞれのホックを引っぱる向き
取り出したシステム内装は、折り癖がつ
かないように広げておいてください。
⑥⑤④

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Helmet Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice.
Contact to :
ARAI HELMET, LIMITED
12 Azuma-cho, 2-chome
Omiya, Saitama
Japan 330-0841
ARAI HELMET (AMERICAS), INC.
P.O. Box 787
Fogelsville, PA 18051-0787
U.S.A.
Printed in Japan 2019_10 Deant-X FUKUYAMA PRINTING CO.,LTD.