BRP PYRA User manual

PYRA HELMET
USER GUIDE

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USER GUIDE
PYRA
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PYRA Helmet
CONGRATULATIONS!
You now have in your possession our newly designed Pyra helmet. This
MX style helmet has been engineered to not only keep you safe but also
look great on the mountain, trails, or cross track. The lightweight
technology, coupled with our new Energy Reduction Technology makes
this one of our safest and most versatile helmets ever.
When you wear your Pyra you can feel secure knowing that this helmet
has gone through rigorous testing and passed even the most advanced
DOT and ECE certification. Provided with high airflow, the Pyra helmet is
equipped with a removable wind deflector, making it an excellent 4 season
helmet.
You can feel secure in the knowledge that you now own a quality helmet
that is designed to provide you safety and high standards of performance
in particular on long journeys – and that will give you a great deal of
pleasure at the same time.
Please take the time to read through this manual carefully so that your
helmet protects you properly when riding your snowmobile or motorcycle.
To ensure that you do not overlook any aspect of the manual that is
relevant to your safety, we recommend that you read it in the order in
which it appears.
WARNING
This helmet complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
218 (DOT FMVSS 218) and/or the United Nations Economic Commission
for Europe Regulation 22 (ECE R22.06). This helmet was not designed to
be used by a child under 13.
We wish you a safe ride.

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CONTENTS
A. GENERAL ...................................................................4
1. SAFETY INFORMATION 4
B. THE HELMET..............................................................5
1. ANATOMY OF THE HELMET 5
2. HELMET SIZING 5
3. WIND DEFLECTOR 5
REMOVING / INSTALLING THE WIND DEFLECTOR 5
4. CHINSTRAP ATTACHEMENT 6
ADJUSTING THE CHINSTRAP 6
5. INNER LINER 6
REMOVING / INSTALLING THE CHEEK PADS 7
REMOVING / INSTALLING THE HEAD LINER 7
REMOVING / INSTALLING THE PEAK PIVOT 8
C. FIT & USAGE ..............................................................9
1. HOW TO PUT THE HELMET ON 9
2. PROPER FIT 9
1. MEASURE HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE 9
2. TRY ON THE HELMET 9
3. CHECK FOR A PROPER FIT 9
4. CHECK YOUR FIELD OF VISION 10
5. TEST THE HELMET FIT 10
6. FASTEN THE CHINSTRAP 10
7. TEST THE CHINSTRAP FIT 10
3. PUT THE HELMET OFF 10
4. PROPER USAGE 11
5. PROPER HELMET HANDLING 11
D. BEFORE EVERY RIDE............................................. 12
1. CHECKING THE HELMET 12
E. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION...................... 13
1. MODIFICATIONS / ACCESSORIES 13
2. FROSTBITE 13
F. CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................... 14
1. SHELL CLEANING 14
2. INTERIOR CLEANING 14
3. HELMET INSPECTION 14
4. HELMET STORAGE 14
G. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................. 15
H. ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ...... 15
1. REPLACEMENT PARTS 15
I. BRP SERVICE............................................................ 16
1. REPAIR SERVICE 16
2. WARRANTY 16
J. HOW TO CONTACT US............................................ 16

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A. GENERAL
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
This helmet is backed by the BRP warranty and a network of authorized
dealers and distributors ready to provide the parts, service or accessories
that you may require. Genuine BRP parts should be used for replacement
to maintain the warranty, consult an authorized BRP dealer.
Use this User Guide to acquaint yourself with your new helmet and its
various functions. Make sure you read and understand the contents of this
guide and keep it for future reference. The information and components
descriptions contained in this guide are accurate at time of publication.
The illustrations in this document may not show the typical construction of
the different assemblies or may not reproduce the full detail or exact
shape of the parts shown, however, they represent parts which have the
same or a similar function.
This guide uses the following safety alert symbol in conjunction with
signal words to indicate a potential personal injury hazard.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
NOTICE
Address practices not related to personal injury.
Simply reading this guide will not eliminate hazards. The user must
understand and follow the instructions. Because of its ongoing
commitment to product quality and innovation, BRP reserves the right at
any time to discontinue or change specifications, designs, features or
equipment without incurring obligation. If anyone seeks to translate any
portion of this guide into any language, this person must ensure that the
translation is accurate.
WARNING
Riding a motorized vehicle can be extremely dangerous. This helmet
provides limited protection to the head. It complies with U.S. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (DOT FMVSS 218) and/or the United
Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation 22 (ECE R22.06).
However, it will not protect the wearer against all possible impacts. Some
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mpacts may exceed this helmet’s capability to provide protection and
result in serious head, brain, spinal, or other injury including paralysis or
death. For maximum protection, the helmet must fit firmly on the head
with the chinstrap securely fastened.
If your helmet is equipped with a main visor, it must be fully closed. If your
helmet is equipped with other component, such as wind deflector, breath
deflector, breathing mask, mandible, etc., make sure to install them in
proper position to direct exhaled breath away from the main visor.
Always wear appropriate protection against frostbite, which may include a
balaclava, neck tube, facemask or combination of these items.
Inspect the helmet before each use following the inspection procedure in
the instructions. Replace any part showing wear or damage. Do not alter
the helmet or attach any items not recommended by the manufacturer.
The helmet is designed to absorb shock by partial destruction of the shell
and it should not be visible. Destroy and replace helmet if subjected liner,
which may not be visible. Destroy and replace helmet if subjected to a
severe blow even if it appears undamaged.
The helmet shell, liner
and other components may be damaged and
rendered ineffective by petroleum products, cleaning
agents, paint,
adhesives, etc., without the damage being visible. Use only warm mild
soapy water to clean the helmet.
Follow all warnings and instructions provid
ed with this helmet. For
replacement instructions, contact BRP. Failure to follow all warnings and
instructions can result in serious personal injury or death.