HJC CL-15 User manual

£WARNING
CL
-15
OWNER'S
MANUAL
For your safety, it is important that you
completely
read
the owner's
manual
and
all warning labels.

Thank
you
for purchasing your new HJC,
CL
Series helmet, the most popular series helmet
in
North
America.
The CL -I5
is quite
simply the most
advanced
helmet
available in its price category with features and styling
more
commonly
found
on
brands
2 to 3 times
the
price!
CL -15 Features
• Lightweight advanced Polycarbonate composite
shell
construction.
Meets
or
exceeds SNELL 2005 &
DOT
standards.
• Superior fit and comfort using
advanced CAD technology.
• Irrtegrated
ACS
ventilation system featuring raised air channels that
are combined with a
3
forward intake!
4
venturi exhaust vent system that
allows
front to back
airflow and heat and humidity flushing up and out of
the
helmet.
•
Nylex
comfort pad material with odor reduction properties and superior
moisture dissipation.
• Large eye port
design
ensuring maximum
visibility.
• Multiple
shield options including: smoke, high definition, mirrored RST,
flat race ready shields,
and
anti
-fog
(all
offering
95!
UV
protection).

Table of Contents
4
Important Safety Information
3
Selecting the Right
Helmet
4-6
Specifications
7
Using Your Helmet Correctly 8-11
Inspect Your Helmet 10
Fasten the Retention System
11
Maintaining
Your Helmet Correctly
12-20
Shell Cleaning
12
Interior Cleaning
13
Vent
Cleaning
13
Shield
Securing System 13
Shield Removal
14
Shield
Installation 15
Cheek Pad Removal 16
Cheek Pad
Installation 17
Crown Pad
Removal 18
Crown Pad Installation 19
Replacement Parts 20
Helmet Modifications 20
Storing Your Helmet Correctly
21
Helmet
Replacement 22-23
Warranty
24
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" Important Safety
Information
3
OWARNING
The instructions
in this
manual are
designed to
help
you
select
the right
helmet,
wear it
properly, take care
of it,
and know when to replace it.
Failure to
follow
these
instructions may increase your risk of serious injury or death in
an accident.
In order
to get
the
most protection possible
from
your helmet,
you should always do
the following:
• Wear your helmet when you ride;
•
Handle
your helmet
carefully to avoid accidental damage;
and
•
Ride safely - do not take risks
because you are wearing a helmet.
Although your
HJC helmet is designed to reduce or prevent
some injuries when
worn, no helmet can protect
you from all possible or
foreseeable impacts.
For
example,
your helmet
cannot protect
you
from
spinal
or
neck
injuries.
In addition,
there is no guarantee that your helmet
will prevent injuries to
the area of
your
head that is covered.
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Selecting the Right Helmet
AWARNING
AWARNING
Never
buy a used helmet or borrow
someone
else's helmet. Over
time
the
protective
foam in
helmets
will
adjust to the contours of a user's head.
A used or
borrowed helmet may not offer
as
much protection
as a
new helmet.
Wearing the wrong
size
helmet
can increase your risk of serious injury or death
in an
accident. A helmet that is too large for your
head may be dislodged
or
knocked
off
in an accident.
To
select
the
right
size
helmet
for your head,
follow
these instructions:
1. Measure your head. Wrap a tape
measure around
your head about
one inch (2.5
cm) above
your
eyebrows.
2. Use the sizing chart to select
the
helmet
size
that
corresponds
most closely
to
your
head
measurement. If
your head size falls between two
helmet
sizes,
try on the larger helmet first
and then the smaller size.
Sizing
Chart
XS S M L XL XXL XXXL
Hat Size
65/8-63/4 67/8-7 71/8-71/4
73/8-71/2
75/8-73/4 77/8-8 81/8-81/4
Centimeter
53-54 55-56 57-58
59-60 61-62
63-64 65-66
Inch
207/8-21 1/4 215/8-22 221/2-227/8 231/4-235/8 24-243/8
243/4-251/4
255/8-26
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3. Try on the helmet by grasping both chin straps to pull the helmet completely
onto
your
head,
ensuring that
the top of your head is in contact with the top of the helmet interior.
4. Check for a proper fit. To make sure your helmet is the right size, check that:
• The helmet inner lining fits snugly around your head.
• The top pad presses firmly on your head.
•
The
cheek
pads
contact
your cheeks.
• There is no
space around
your brow under
the
inner lining.
Test
this by trying to
insert your
fingers.
If
the
helmet
does not fit snugly, try on
a
smaller size.
5. Check your
field
of
vision when trying on
a
helmet.
Some helmets may obstruct or block
your vision when looking left, right,
up,
or down.
AWARNING
Always
make sure
you can see well enough to safely
operate
your
motorcycle.

6. Test the helmet fit by placing your hands on
each
side
of the
helmet.
While holding your head
as
motionless as possible, try rotating your
helmet from left
to
right then
up and
down. If
you
can feel the helmet
padding sliding on your
head,
it
is too
big, try
a size
smaller.
You should
feel
the
helmet move the skin on your head and face as
you
try
to move the
helmet.
7.
Fasten
the
retention system (chin strap)
as
tight as possible
under
your jaw
without causing
pain.
There
must be
no
slack in the
strap,
and the strap
must
be
tight
up
against your jaw. See page
11.
8.
Test
the
retention system (chin
strap)
• Put your hands on the back of the
helmet
and
try
to
push
the
helmet
off by rotating
it
forward.
• Put your hands on the front
of
the
helmet above your forehead
(or on the chin guard) and
try
to
push
the
helmet off by
rotating
backward.
If helmet comes off, try another size or
another model or
brand. AWARNING
Repeat steps 3 through 8 until you find a
helmet that
fits
your head snugly and
securely.
6

Specifications
1. Outer Shell
2. Rear Venturi
Exhausts
3. Comfort
Liner
4. Impact Absorbent Liner
5. Rubber
Edge Trim
6.
Chin
Strap Snap
7. Double "D" Ring
8. Chin
Strap
9. Side
Venturi
Exhausts
10. Chin Vent (adjustable multi -stage)
11. 2
Stage
Face
Shield
12.
Shield
Retention Button
13. Eye -port Gasket
14.
Shield Ratchet
15.
Top Front
Vents (adjustable multi
-stage)
7

S~Using Your Helmet Correctly
AWARNING To reduce the risk
of
serious
injury or death
and
to help
prevent
damage to
your
helmet:
• Never
adjust your helmet accessories while riding -
Only
make
helmet adjustments
when
stopped.
• Never
drop
your helmet - Dropping your helmet may crack the
shell or
damage
the protective foam. The damage may
not
be visible.
Your helmet is only designed
for
ONE impact.
Refer
to
"Helmet Replacement (p. 22-23) for more
information on what to do
after
helmet has been dropped.
•
Never wear anything between your head and
your
helmet -
This may
reduce
the
effectiveness of your
helmet.
•
Never hang or hook your helmet on anything
including mirror
stalks or
sissy bars -
Doing
so may
cause
damage
to the
helmet protective
foam or liner.
• Never use insect
repellent on or
around
your helmet -
Insect repellant
may
damage
your
helmet's shield,
shell, protective foam,
or other components.
• Never expose
helmet
to
gasoline
or
gasoline
fumes - Gasoline may
damage your
helmet's
shield,
shell, protective foam,
or other components.
•
Never
use a
dark or tinted face shield at
night or in low visibility conditions.
- If you have
any
questions
on
what
other substances may
damage your
helmet,
please
contact
us.
8

sing Your Helmet Correctly
£WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death
and to help prevent damage
to
your
helmet:
• Always wear eye protection - If you
are
not using
a helmet with a face shield, always wear
eye protection when riding. Always lock your
face shield in place when
you are
riding.
•
Always be alert for
sounds - Your helmet
may
impair
your hearing.
However, your helmet
is
not a form of hearing
protection.
• Always
store
your helmet in its
helmet bag
when not in
use to
help reduce accidental
surface damage.
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Usirsg Your
Helmet Correctly
u~
f
AWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, always use your helmet correctly.
Inspect
your
helmet
To ensure that your helmet
is
in
the
best
condition to maximize
your
protection,
always inspect your helmet for damage
before
riding:
• Check the shield and shield ratchet - retighten
shield
ratchet
screws if necessary.
Be sure not to over -tighten any screws. Plastic base plate screws can break and plastic
screws can
strip
the
screw
sleeves if over -tightened.
•
Check for helmet damage. If your helmet is damaged or cracked, stop
using it
immediately.
See
"Helmet
Replacement" (pp.
22-23)
section for
further information.
If your helmet has been dropped, you may not be able to see the damage.
•
Check for worn or damaged parts. Plastic components may
wear out
over time. If you
find worn or damaged parts, replace
them or purchase a new
helmet.
See
"Replacement
Parts" (p.
20) for information on parts
replacement.
If parts fall off while riding, your
vision
may
be blocked which could
cause an accident.
•
Check the retention system (chin strap) for damage. If it is
frayed or ripped, replace the
helmet.
•
Check that all
pads
are in
place.
Both of the cheek pads and the
crown pads must be in place.
AWARNING
11

Using
Your Helmet
Correctly
Check
Your Face Shield
If
your
face shield is scratched
or
damaged
it
may
reduce the visibility -replace if necessary.
Always make sure you can see
well enough
to
safely
operate
your
motorcycle.
Fasten
the
Retention System
Fasten the retention system (chin strap) as tight as possible under your jaw without causing pain.
There
must
be no
slack in
the strap, and the strap must
be
snug up
against your jaw. If the
retention system
is
not
tight, your helmet may become dislodged or knocked off in an accident.
AWARNING
Do not rely on
the snap to secure the helmet. The
snap is
provided only
to prevent
the strap from flapping in the air. Fasten the retention system
only in the following manner:
1

Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
Shell Cleaning
£WARNINGi
Only
use approved methods to clean the helmet. Using other unapproved
chemicals or methods
may
damage the helmet shell or lining. A damaged
helmet
may increase your risk of serious injury or death
in
an accident.
Glossy
Finish.
HJC recommends cleaning your helmet with
products designed
for automotive
cleaning
and
polishing. All
HJC helmets are finished
with an
automotive type base
coat/clear
coat finish. Rubbing
compounds
can
be
used for deep cleaning
to
remove many scratches and
scuffs. Follow the product's instructions diligently. Over polishing with rubbing compounds
can
cause light
abrasions which may dull the finish of your helmet. Stickers and decals
will
leave
adhesive residue
when
removed. To remove the adhesive residue, use
alcohol swabs. Be certain
to
immediately
wipe away the excess liquid and
clean
the area
with
soap and
water once
the
adhesive
residue is
removed. Do not
use
excessive pressure while
rubbing when attempting
to remove the adhesive residue, instead use multiple
light treatments.
Non -Glossy Finish.
For our flat finish
(non -glossy) helmets, we
recommend using
warm water
and mild soap.
Use multiple treatments for
heavier dirt. Do not
use
excessive pressure or
rubbing
compounds while cleaning the surface as a "glossy"
effect
could be
created,
ruining
the
flat finish appearance.
1;

aintaining Your Helmet Correctly
Interior Cleaning
Although
we
recommend changing a helmet
every
3 to 5 years, the
accumulation of sweat,
humidity,
and dirt can deteriorate the fabric
and stitching and this
may cause
odor.
To
wash
HJC removable
pads, HJC recommends regular machine washing and
air
drying.
(Removable interiors are available in models: AC -10, AC
-11,
AC -12, AC -2M, AC -3, CL -SP,
CL -14,
CL -15, Sy -Max, CL
-Max,
AC
-X1,
AC -X2, AC -X3, CL
-X4,
CL -X5, CS -X4, and CS -X2).
For
non -removable interiors, HJC recommends
using
bacteria and
mildew eliminating products
such as "Helmet
Fresh".
Vent Cleaning
Dirt
and debris can find its way into the venting of
your
HJC
helmet.
Compressed
air
cans used
for cleaning computer keyboards
may be used to
blow
the debris from the ventilation system.
It
is recommended that you remove any removable pads
before
doing
this process.
Shield
Securing System
An additional
level of
shield retention can be
achieved
simply by
pressing the "►" symbol on
the
retention button(left side of the shield)
when the shield is fully closed.
Always remember to release
the retention
button by pressing the opposite
side
of the button
before attempting to open the
shield.
In the event
of
an accident, the shield could be opened depending on
the
level of impact.
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Shield
Removal
1. Move the shield
retention button to
the open position.
4. Shield will be
automatically
released out of
base
ratchet
mechanism.
2.
Open Shield to the
maximum
open position.
When the shield
is opened
to its
maximum open
position, the arrow
on the shield
should line up
with
the
arrow on
the
handle
-locker.
3.
Move the handle -
locker to the
open
position.
1'

Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
Shield
Installation
1. Ensure that
the
handle -locker
is
in
the
open
position.
3. With the guides properly
aligned, press the
lower
section
of
the shield into the Plate -Gear
mechanism.
The
locking
tab
should pop into position,
locking the
shield into place.
2. Align
and
insert
the top of
the shield guide
into the plate -
gear
guide.

Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
£WARNING]
Always
check to
make
sure helmet
pads
are installed before using the helmet.
A helmet with missing or improperly installed pads may increase your risk
of
serious
injury
or death
in
an accident.
Cheek
Pad
Removal
There are 3 snaps holding the cheek pad in place.
1. Gently pry the cheek pad away from the
interior,
releasing the snaps.
2. Grasp the cheek pad near its center and gently pull it free from the chin strap.
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Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
Cheek
Pad
Installation
1. Feed the
chin
straps through the openings
in
the
cheek
pad.
2. Align 3
cheek
pad snaps, start pressing the snaps together starting with either of the two rear
snaps
first.

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Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
Crown
Pad
Removal
The crown pad area is composed
of
the crown pad, a
front
plastic snap
mount system,
and 2 snaps
at
the
rear.
1. Grasp the crown pad fabric as close as possible to its plastic base and
pull/pry away from
the helmet. Notice how the
crown
pad plastic
section aligns with the shell plastic sleeve.
This
will help orient
you
with the reinstallation.
2.
Gently pry
the
crown pad fabric away from the
interior,
releasing the snaps.
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Maintaining Your Helmet Correctly
Crown
Pad
Installation
1. Install the front
section
first
by
aligning
the plastic
shell
base and the crown pad's plastic
sleeve, ensuring that the center and side holes are properly
aligned. Press the crown pad's
plastic sleeve (center portion) into the channel built into the plastic shell
base,
working your
way to
each
side.
2. Align and snap the two rear snaps into place.
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