Hovding 3 User manual

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1. Collar
2. Tear seams (3 pcs)
3. Zipper cover – outside
4. Rear casing
5. Serial number
6. Adjustment wheel (BOA® Fit System)
7. Zipper cover – inside
8. Hanger
9. Zipper – front
10. Activation tab
11. Activation system male
12. Activation system female
13. Front LED
14. USB port
15. Function button
16. Back LED
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18. Hövding with an
incorrect, and too large fit,
around the neck.
19. Hövding correctly placed
with a hood. Hövding shall
always be placed on top of
the hood.
20. Hövding incorrectly
placed with a hood. Hövding
shall never be placed inside
the hood and the hood shall
never cover the tear seams
on Hövding (2).
17. Hövding with a correct
snug fit directly around the
neck.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Hövding shall only be activated when placed correctly
around the neck and the cyclist is on the bicycle (see
CYCLING WITH HÖVDING).
• Hövding’s front and the zipper (9) shall never be folded
inwards towards your neck.
• Do not cover any of the three tear seams (2) on Hövding;
for example, with a scarf, hood, etc.
• Hövding shall not be used if the internal temperature of
the product is below -10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F).
• The activation system contains a magnet that activates
Hövding. Avoid contact off the activation system female,
on the right-hand side of Hövding, with other magnets
(magnetic locks, speakers, etc.).
• Hövding contains delicate parts and shall be handled with
care. Keep out of reach of children.
• For safety reasons, you are not permitted to modify your
Hövding or add any object to it (by sewing, sticking,
hanging, etc.).
• Hövding can withstand rainy weather but shall not be
submerged in or exposed to water in any other way. To
dry your Hövding after riding in the rain, place it flat with
the cover facing upwards and the tear seams on the top
facing downwards and the zipper (9) open. Do not dry
Hövding with an external heat source such as a hair dryer
or in a microwave oven.
• It is important for Hövding’s light, and sounds signals to
work properly as this is how Hövding communicates.
• Ensure that you always have the possibility to hear
eventual sound signals from your Hövding, during use.
• Hövding will not be affected by a pacemaker. Kindly
contact the supplier of your medical device for guidance
about using your pacemaker with your Hövding.
AREA OF USE
Hövding 3 is designed to protect the head and shall only be
activated when you are riding your bicycle. Hövding is only
intended for cycling (not for other activities such as horse
riding, moped riding, skiing, roller skating, skateboarding,
etc.). The term cycling here means riding a bicycle in an
urban environment or on a country road (not extreme cycling
such as mountain biking, BMXing, downhill, racing, trick
cycling or similar).
Hövding is only intended for use with two-wheeled bicycles
(standard models), including electrically assisted bicycles.
Hövding is not intended for use with special bikes (such as
unicycles, tandems, recumbents, cargo bikes, kick bike/
e-scooter or other electrically assisted vehicles, etc.).
FOR WHO?
Hövding is approved for a head size of 52–59 cm (20.5–23.2”)
in circumference and neck size 32-45 cm (12.6-17.7”) in
circumference. Hövding is approved for cyclists aged 15 and
over.
CHARGE THE BATTERY
To save battery when Hövding is not in use, all units have
been set to sleep mode in the factory. Before use fully charge
the battery (with a USB cable). After charging, Hövding will
function normally. You can also press the Function button (15)
to check the battery level (Hövding then goes out of sleep
mode).
Always fully charge the battery when charging the Hövding
(it takes at least 2 hours). Charge Hövding by opening the lid
to the USB port (14) on the underside of the rear casing (4),
insert the accompanying USB cable into the USB port (14).
Then plug the USB cable into an external charger with a USB
port and charge through a wall socket. Close the lid over
the USB port after charging is complete. While Hövding is
charging, the Back LED (16) on the underside of rear casing
(4) lights up with a flashing green light. When the Hövding is
fully charged, the Back LED (16) lights up with a solid green
light. Flashing red light of Back LED (16) indicates not optimal
charging. Hövding is charging but will not show a solid green
light on the Back LED (16) when fully charged. See below
how to check the battery level. Hövding’s battery lasts up
to 12 hours of use depending on how much and how often
the Hövding is used, user behaviour, temperature, weather,
Bluetooth® connection, etc.
Check the battery level by pressing the Function button (15)
on the underside of the rear casing (4). The USB-cable should
always be disconnected when checking the battery level.
The Back LED (16) on the underside of the rear casing will
then indicate the battery level as follows:
• Solid green light - Hövding is fully charged
• Flashing green light - time to charge Hövding
• Solid red light - Hövding to be charged immediately
Hövding shall not be activated when charging. Hövding shall
only be charged at temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and
40°C (104°F).
ADJUSTING THE FIT
Adjust the fit using the adjustment wheel (Boa® Fit System)
(6) by turning it clockwise. Hövding shall fit snuggly directly
around your neck. For a larger size, pull out the adjustment
wheel and stretch Hövding to the desired size. Then lock the
adjustment wheel by pressing it in place.
FITTING THE COVER ONTO HÖVDING
Fit the included basic cover or seasonal cover (sold
separately) before use. Hövding shall always be used with
either a basic cover or a seasonal cover for Hövding 3.
Fitting on the included basic cover
Start by laying the Hövding in its fully extended position.
Attach the longest zipper on the basic cover, with the zipper
on the inside (7) of Hövding. Then adjust Hövding to the right
size using the adjustment wheel (Boa® Fit System) (6) (see
ADJUSTING THE FIT). Next, thread the basic cover over the
rear casing and connect the other zipper (3) on the outside of
Hövding. See instruction video at hovding.com.
Removing the basic cover
Unzip the two zippers on the outside and inside of Hövding
and then remove the basic cover. See instruction video at
hovding.com.
For safety reasons you are not allowed to use modified or
self-designed covers. The Hövding covers are tested to work
correctly in the event of a bicycle accident.

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CYCLING WITH HÖVDING
• Ensure that Hövding has enough battery for your full
journey (see CHARGE THE BATTERY).
• Ensure that Hövding has a basic cover, or a seasonal cover
(sold separately) fitted (see FITTING THE COVER ONTO
HÖVDING).
• Ensure that the fit of your Hövding is correctly adjusted
(see ADJUSTING THE FIT).
• Place Hövding around your neck with the rear casing (4)
down towards your back (between your shoulder blades)
and the zipper (9) centred at the front. Close the zipper
in the front (9) under your chin. Make sure that the entire
zipper is properly connected all the way. To ensure
that the airbag is correctly positioned in the event of an
inflation, it is important for Hövding to fit snuggly against
your neck and the rear casing to be placed between your
shoulder blades throughout your bicycle ride (17).
• Get on your bicycle.
• Activate your Hövding by placing the activation tab
(10) over the closed zipper (9), then press the activation
system male (11) all the way into the base of the activation
system female (12) until it is fully inserted. Ensure that you
hear the activation signal (see SIGNALS).*
• Start riding.
• When you have finished riding: Deactivate Hövding by
opening the activation tab (10) (pull the activation system
male out of the other activation system female). An
audible signal will indicate that Hövding has been
deactivated and the Front LED (13) will go out.
• You can now get off your bicycle.
* It is important that the activation system male (11) is fully
inserted in the activation system female (12), even if the
activation signal sounds a few millimetres earlier. Upon
activation, the Front LED (13) briefly lights up red during its auto
test, followed by a steady green light that becomes a flashing
green light, indicating that Hövding is now activated. NOTE!
Hövding only protects after the auto test has been completed.
STORAGE
There is a hanger (8) on the inside (left side) of Hövding
which you can use to hang your Hövding when not in use.
Hövding shall not be stored at temperatures below
-20°C (-4°F) or above 60°C (140°F).
SLEEP MODE
For longer periods of storage (a few weeks), fully charge the
Hövding before putting it into sleep mode by holding down
the Function button (15) for 5 seconds, until the Back LED (16)
goes out. When Hövding is set to sleep mode, it cannot be
activated. Press the Function button (15) once (1 second) or
start charging (see CHARGE THE BATTERY) to take Hövding
out of sleep mode.
SIGNALS
For all light and sound signals, visit hovding.com. There are
signals for the following functions:
Activation
An ascending audio signal and the Front LED (13) will light
up (red for a brief period during an auto test, then a steady
green that will change to flashing green).
Deactivation
A descending audio signal and the Front LED (13) will go out.
Battery check
When you press the Function button (15), the Back LED (16)
on the rear casing (4) will indicate the battery level. See
guide for LED signals under CHARGE THE BATTERY.
Low battery when cycling
A recurring short beep repeated every five minutes. The
Front LED (13) shows a soft green light with repeated red
flashes.
Critical battery level when cycling
‘Low battery when cycling’ beeps in fast succession. After 10
beeps, Hövding will indicate deactivation and switch off.
Hövding upside down when activated
If Hövding is activated when upside down, a clear repeated
warning signal will sound, and the Front LED (13) will light
steady red. Hövding will not function when placed upside
down. If Hövding is activated when it is upside down, it can
only be reset by Hövding being deactivated and placed the
right way around.
Critical error in Hövding when cycling
Clear repeated warning signal with the Front LED (13)
flashing red. If Hövding cannot be activated after a ‘Critical
error’ signal, the product is no longer usable.
BLUETOOTH®
Hövding is equipped with Bluetooth® 5 BLE. The Hövding
App is available on the App Store and Google Play. For
more information visit hovding.com. Bluetooth® pairing is
activated by holding down the Function button (15) for 3
seconds. The Back LED (16) will start by toggling RED and
GREEN, when pairing is completed the Back LED (16) will
show a steady green light and an upgoing signal is heard.
Hövding will exit Bluetooth® pairing mode when the device
is unplugged or after 1 minute.
HÖVDING’S SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number (5) is located on the inside of Hövding,
folded into a pocket by the arrow with the text ‘Serial
Number’ (M + 9 digits). The serial number will be visible
after removing the basic or seasonal cover. If Hövding has
been paired with the Hövding App, the serial number is also
visible in the app.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Regularly check to ensure that Hövding does not have any
visible damage. If it does, you need to file a claim in the
Hövding App or at your retailer. Do not use Hövding if it is
visibly damaged. Hövding shall not be repaired, sewn in,
disassembled, or altered.
Hövding cannot be washed. Any stains can be removed by
gently rubbing Hövding with a damp cloth. The basic cover is
washable (see washing instructions on its inside).
The battery in Hövding is not exchangeable.
To ensure that Hövding always has access to the latest
software, we recommend that Hövding is paired with the
Hövding App.
HAIRSTYLES, OUTERWEAR AND HEADPHONES
Most hairstyles and many types of headgear do not pose any
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hairstyles and headgear that are not recommended for use
with Hövding, visit hovding.com.
A hooded sweatshirt or jacket can be used with Hövding
provided that the hood is folded down and lies under the
Hövding, or if it is thinner, folded up inside the Hövding. The
hood must not cover any of the three tear seams (2) on the
Hövding (19, 20).
A scarf or shawl can be used with the Hövding but must not
cover any of the three tear seams (2) on the Hövding.
Hövding shall have a snug fit directly against your neck,
except if soft garments are used (by soft garments we mean
soft, thin fabric garments without zips or other fastenings,
e.g., collars, hoods, scarves) inside Hövding. Measure with
a tape measure around the neck including the garment, if
the measurement is less than 45 cm in circumference at the
largest point, it is possible to use the soft garment together
with Hövding.
Small in-ear headphones can be used with Hövding.
However, cycling with headphones is not recommended for
safety reasons as there is a risk that you will not hear signals
from traffic or signals emitted by Hövding.
FLYING WITH HÖVDING
Visit hovding.com for current information.
WHEN DOES HÖVDING PROVIDE PROTECTION?
If Hövding interprets the cyclist’s movements as though the
cyclist is about to fall, the airbag will inflate in 0.1 second to
protect the cyclist’s head and neck.
Hövding will react and inflate in response to movements
that lies outside the programmed normal cycling pattern (by
the cyclist when in a bicycle accident). The airbag reaches
full inflation in 0.1 second. If there is an impact to the head
before Hövding has reacted and managed to fully inflate,
Hövding will not provide adequate protection. Examples of
such situations include objects falling from above directly
onto the cyclist’s head, the cyclist riding into a tree branch
at head height and the cyclist colliding directly with a flat-
fronted vehicle.
Hövding cannot guarantee full protection against sharp
objects.
In exceptional cases, Hövding may inflate in incidents that
are not considered bicycle accidents. A safety margin has
been built into the product for Hövding to register one
bicycle accident too many than one too few. When Hövding
is activated, it compares the cyclist’s movements with the
programmed movement pattern, 200 times per second.
Thousands of tests have been made to establish a normal
cycling pattern. Hövding can interpret movements that differ
from this pattern as an impending bicycle accident and will
then inflate to protect the cyclist.
AFTER INFLATION
An inflated Hövding cannot (for safety reasons) be reused.
Just like a traditional bicycle helmet, Hövding shall be
replaced with a new one after a bicycle accident.
LIFE SPAN
The expected lifetime of Hövding is around 5 years,
depending on the frequency of use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When Hövding reaches a temperature of below -10 °C (14 °F), it
will emit a warning signal (read more about Hövding’s signals
at hovding.com) indicating that the temperature is too low,
and it can then not be activated. When Hövding returns to a
temperature above -10 °C (14 °F), it can be activated.
The following secondary effects of inflation are known in
some cases:
• The sound level during inflation is below the threshold for
injury but may still be unpleasant. If you have a hearing
impairment or impaired hearing, you should consult your
doctor before you use a Hövding.
• Teeth – we know of a few cases in which teeth and the
tongue have been damaged during inflation.
• Breathing/discomfort – when Hövding inflates, it fits
tightly around the neck to ensure that the airbag is
positioned correctly. The airbag maintains its pressure for
a few seconds before the air is slowly released. This is a
safety measure that is built in to optimise protection from
secondary impacts. It may lead to a feeling of discomfort,
and it may feel difficult to breathe. The pressure around
your neck is harmless. The aim is to stabilise your head
and neck in a bicycle accident.
• Fainting/discomfort – just as above, you may feel
discomfort when Hövding inflates. In very rare cases, the
user has fainted when Hövding is inflated.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Hövding Sverige AB, Box 17020, SE-200 10 Malmö,
Sweden declare under our sole responsibility that the
following Personal Protective Equipment, Hövding 3 ‘Airbag
for Urban Cyclists’, is in conformity with Regulation (EU)
2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment (PPE),
Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment,
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH), Directive 2014/53/EU of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating
to the making available on the market of radio equipment
(RED), in accordance with SP method 4439 version 2:8, EN/
IEC 61000-6-1:2016, EN/IEC 61000-6-3:2006/A1:2010, ETSI
EN 301 489-1 v.2.1.1, -3 v2.1.1, and -17 v3.1.1., ETSI EN 300 328
v2.1.1 (pre-approved BLE radio module Laird BL652-SA), and
that the Hövding 3 ‘Airbag for Urban Cyclists’ is identical to
the Personal Protective Equipment which is the subject of
EC type examination No. SC0228-19 issued by Notified Body
No. 0402 RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB, Box 857,
SE-501 15 Borås, Sweden. hovding.com
RECYCLING
For information about recycling, visit hovding.com.
CONTACT
hovding.com, Hövding Sverige AB, Box 17020,
SE-200 10 Malmö, Sweden