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Solar X 2 – Owner’s manual
We are happy that you have chosen a helmet by Icaro2000, designed to
offer the greatest possible protection, comfort and style in your favourite
sport.
This high-quality, certified product is accompanied by a manual that provides
details on specifications, personalisation, use and care. We recommend
reading the manual to optimize the helmet’s performance.
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Icaro 2000 congratulates you on your purchase of a new Solar X 2 helmet. This helmet has long been
a favourite with paraglider, hang glider and microlight pilots all over the world, who love its lightness,
style and certified safety. But technology is constantly developing, and so we have completely
redesigned Solar X with new features to offer even higher levels of performance, protection and
comfort. We have recalibrated its internal ventilation, added an inner cap in the high-tech fabric
Coolmax, and optimized sizes with two new outer shells. Characteristics that remain unchanged are
the Italian design, the appealing style and colours, and the quality of a helmet made exclusively in
Italy.
Solar X 2 was designed by Ignazio Bernardi, with technical consultancy from Italy's most important
helmet developer. The resulting helmet has a modern, exclusive look. Its principal purpose, safety,
has been achieved without sacrificing comfort or performance, by virtue of the innovative technology
that we have applied. In fact it is constructed with an outer shell in 3 mm polycarbonate, which is both
exceptionally light and very strong, and guarantees the highest possible safety standards.
All new Icaro 2000 helmets are tested by CSI (an organization authorized by the Italian Ministry of
Transport and recognized by German certification association TÜV). Solar X 2 has obtained
certification as a free flight helmet in compliance with European standard EN 966.
Icaro 2000 recommends the use of exclusively certified helmets.
Our network of distributors worldwide ensures the availability of service and components wherever
you are based.
For further information or service, please consult your nearest Icaro 2000 retailer, or contact the
company direct at:
Icaro 2000 srl
via Molino 4
21014 Laveno Mombello - VA
ITALY
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
website: http://www.icaro2000.com

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INDEX
GENERAL INFORMATION 4
CHOOSING AND PURCHASING A HELMET 4
HOW TO TRY ON A HELMET WITH HEADSET 4
STRUCTURE OF THE SOLAR X 2 HELMET 5
OUTER SHELL 5
OUTER SHELL EDGING FINISH 5
CRUSHABLE FOAM INNER SHELL 6
COMFORT PADDING 6
ROTARY SIZE REGULATOR 7
VENTS 7
SIDEPIECES 8
MICROMETRIC CHIN STRAP 8
VISOR 9
VISOR FIXING SYSTEM 9
EAR DEFENDERS OR ELECTRONIC HEADSETS 9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 10
USING THE HELMET 11
4THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD NEVER FORGET 11
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT 11
HELMET MAINTENANCE 12
PERSONALIZATION 12
REMOVAL AND REASSEMBLY OF INTERNAL PADDING 12
VISOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 12
CLEANING 13
EXTERNAL SHELL 13
INTERNAL PARTS 13
CARE FOR VISORS WITH ANTI-FOG COATING 13
HOW TO CLEAN A VISOR WITH ANTI-FOG COATING 14
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 14
HELMETS AND ACTION CAMERAS 14

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General information
Choosing and purchasing a helmet
When you purchase a helmet, the most important moment is choosing the right size. If you have never
purchased a helmet, you probably don’t know your own size. The size of a helmet is specified by the inner
circumference of the internal padding. The size number therefore corresponds to the head circumference
in centimetres.
Take your time when choosing a helmet. Try several, and follow these criteria:
Put the helmet on and fasten the strap:
The helmet should not be so loose that it moves around, but neither so tight that you can feel a
continuous pressure on your head
A helmet that is too large may slide down and obstruct your eyes
Try to pull it off, moving it back and forth: if it tends to slip off or move around, it is too large
Lean your head forwards, grip the helmet’s rear edge, and try to pull the helmet off. If the helmet
slides off, it is not suitable for the shape of your head.
For Solar X 2, there are two versions of the polycarbonate outer shell, one larger for the sizes
60 and 61, and a smaller version for sizes 54-59. It is important to choose the correct version. If
you are in doubt whether to opt for the larger helmet with size 60, or the smaller helmet with size
59, we recommend choosing the larger version. The larger helmet can be adjusted using the
replaceable inner caps as described in this manual. On the other hand, there is no way of adjusting
the smaller size 59 helmet if it feels too tight.
If, while trying on the helmet, it does not perform satisfactorily for just one of these criteria, you should try
another size or another model.
How to try on a helmet with headset
When you are trying on a helmet whose shell has an opening in correspondence with the ears, because they
are designed to be used with headsets (whether for noise reduction or radio communications), it is essential
to fasten the chinstrap correctly and position the headphone cups (swing them down into the closed
position) over the ears.

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In fact, if these helmets are worn without headphones, a large portion of the contact surface, which contributes
considerably to the helmet’s stability on the head, is missing.
So if you try on the helmet with the headphone cups in the open position, the helmet will feel unstable.
In addition, the headphones are part of the certification, and so a helmet of this type worn without
headphones cannot be considered as certified.
Structure of the Solar X 2 helmet
Outer shell
oSolar X 2 is made with an outer shell in 3mm polycarbonate to ensure the highest possible
standards of safety. Polycarbonate gives the outer shell high perforation resistance,
strength, elasticity, and lightness. The photo below shows the two outer shells, for sizes
54-59 on the left, for sizes 60 and 61 on the right. The smaller outer shell is 222 mm in width,
the larger version is 236 mm in width. A minimal difference, just 14 mm. But this was essential
for passing the stringent impact tests required for EN 966 certification.
Outer shell edging finish
oWe have improved the finish of Solar X 2 by developing a method of sewing a fabric strip
around the edge of the outer shell, instead of the conventional rubber edging strip. The result
is unique, durable and very attractive.

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Crushable foam inner shell
oWe have increased the thickness of the inner polystyrene shell, in order to further enhance
the safety and protection offered by Solar X 2 and to ensure compliance with the stringent
penetration test that is part of EN 966 certification.
oIn the case of impact, it is likely that the inner shell will be deformed or damaged, and in this
case the helmet should be replaced. This is part of the helmet’s intrinsic function. In fact,
polystyrene is easily deformable, and in this context its function is to absorb shock by means
of deformation and/or partial destruction. A more rigid material would not have the effect of
dissipating impact energy, and so it would transmit all the shock energy to the head.
Comfort padding
oSolar X 2 has a new form of internal comfort padding, a cap in the high-technology fabric
Coolmax, which increases comfort by wicking perspiration away from the head and enabling
it to evaporate rapidly, keeping you cool and dry. Every Solar X 2 helmet has a label that
guarantees the use of this famous new textile, which is also soft to touch and so makes the
helmet even more comfortable. If the helmet is not a perfect fit, we can send new padding free
of charge, irrespective of where you bought the helmet. The padding is easy to remove, and
so it can be washed and replaced whenever you like.
oThere are 4 internal padding caps for the sizes:
54-55 (XS)
56-57 (S)
58-59 (M)
60-61 (L)

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Rotary size regulator
oThe new rotary size regulator can be used to modify not only the helmet’s internal
circumference, but also its position with respect to the back of the neck. It is simple to adjust
and the operation can be performed directly by the pilot. Comfort is ensured by padding on
the size regulator’s inner surface.
Vents
oThe vents provide internal ventilation and air circulation. Solar X 2 has vents on the outer shell
which correspond to channels between the outer shell and the polystyrene inner shell. These
provide internal aeration, optimizing comfort and temperature in flight.

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Sidepieces
oSolar X 2 has sidepieces in stainless steel wire coated in plastic. This strong, robust
arrangement is unique to Icaro2000.
Micrometric chin strap
oThe chinstrap is released by pulling up the red tab. It can be regulated with millimetric precision
by adjusting the web strap through the plastic buckle.

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Visor
oThe visor is an optional accessory. It is made in polycarbonate with anti-scratch and anti-fog
surface treatment.
oThe visor is available in two types, each with different colours:
Short – transparent or tinted brown
Long – transparent, tinted brown, or mirror
The visor not only increases the helmet's passive safety characteristics, but also its active
safety, by increasing the width of the field of vision when compared to the use of any
type of sunglasses.
Visor fixing system
oIn order to further increase safety for paraglider pilots, we have introduced a new visor
fastening system. It was essential to ensure that the aluminium disc does not project from
the outer shell by more than 5 mm, so that paraglider lines cannot get caught on the helmet.
oThis modification was also mandatory for EN 966 certification.
oThere is an O-ring inside the aluminium disc which provides the friction necessary to adjust
visor position continuously and smoothly.
oWhen the visor is lifted completely, it is entirely outside the field of vision.
Ear defenders or electronic headsets
oHeadsets are mandatory for Solar X 2’s EN 966 certification. We supply the helmet with the
best ear defenders available on the market, mounting them to perfection. The system is very
practical, because the ear cups can be flipped upwards or sideways quickly and easily. As
a result, you can hear normally even when wearing the helmet on the ground. When you are
in the air, you can ventilate your ears whenever you like.

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oWe can fit our Solar X 2 helmet with electronic headset systems, including the professional
headsets used by the Swiss aerial rescue service Rega. For further information, view our
headsets page online or contact us directly.
oIf you already have your own headset and you wish to use it with our Solar X 2 helmet, we
suggest sending us the headset so that we can fit it perfectly to the helmet. If you are unsure
whether your headset can be used with Solar X 2, please write to us at
[e-mail]
oPlease note that this helmet should not be used with conventional head-arch headphones
worn under the helmet. In this case, your head would no longer be correctly protected.
Technical specifications
Weight:
oSolar X 2 with large outer shell: 517 grams
oSolar X 2 with small outer shell: 548 grams
oShort visor: 101 grams
oLong visor: 135 grams
oEar defenders: 230-320 grams
oElectronic headset with cable: 390-420 grams
Sizes:
The Solar X 2 helmet is available in different sizes, with two outer shell sizes and four six internal
padding caps:
oSmall outer shell, width 222 mm
54-55 (XS)
56-57 (S)
58-59 (M)
oLarge outer shell, width 236 mm
60-61 (L)
Certification:
oSolar X 2 has EN 966 certification, the European standard specifically for free flight and
microlights. It was designed and built to be as light as possible while optimizing safety for
hang glider, paraglider and microlight pilots. It was tested by the Italian testing laboratory
CSI, a company authorized by the Italian Ministry of Transport and recognized by the German
organization TÜV. This certification is valid only for the helmet fitted with ear defenders or an
electronic headset correctly fitted to the helmet.

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Colours:
oOne of the advantages of using polycarbonate for the outer shell is the fact that it offers great
freedom in the graphic design and colours used for its surface finish. But this flexibility also
means that it is difficult to maintain an identical colour in successive production runs.
So the finished helmets may show slight chromatic variations.
Of course, once we have defined the desired hue, we do everything possible to ensure that it
remains the same, as far as is possible, from batch to batch.
Using the helmet
It is important that you wear your helmet correctly. For safety, it should always fit snugly, and the strap
should be tightly fastened.
A helmet will never be able to guarantee total protection for the head when subject to the forces produced by
whatever type of impact. However this is no excuse to forego wearing a helmet. You should always wear your
helmet, in order to exploit the protection that it provides, whatever impact may occur.
4 things that you should never forget
1. Before using the helmet, read all the instructions, and follow the suggestions carefully to ensure a
correct fit.
2. Do not use the helmet without fastening the strap. An unfastened helmet will fall off during the first
impact, leaving the head defenceless for successive impacts. There is also the risk of it falling off
during flight.
3. Do not fasten the helmet using just the velcro. The velcro that may be present on the strap serves
purely to stop it flapping in the wind.
4. To ensure maximum performance, never modify your helmet, whatever the circumstances.
In case of accident
If the accident happens to you:
oThe inner shell will be deformed – though the deformation may not be visible to the naked
eye – because it has absorbed the impact.
oAfter an accident, even if the impact was minor, the helmet should be replaced,
regardless of whether there is visible damage or not.
If you witness an accident:
oKeep calm.
oReport the accident immediately, if possible by phoning for an ambulance (dial 118 in Italy).
Only medically-qualified personnel know exactly how to deal with injuries.
oNever move an injured person, unless this is absolutely essential because of a situation of
greater danger. If the spinal column has been fractured, moving the injured person could
damage the spinal cord, causing permanent paralysis.
oIf the victim is wearing a helmet, do not remove it, but open the visor to facilitate breathing.
oKeep the victim calm, and, if possible, cover him. Shock provokes shivering and a sensation
of cold.
oDo not give the victim alcoholic drinks.
oStem the flow of blood from wounds, protecting your hands with gloves or similar, throwing
them away later if they have been soiled with blood. Do not apply tourniquets: if you place a
tourniquet in the wrong position, you could worsen the situation.
oNever put the victim into a private car. Wait for the ambulance. If the victim is conscious, talk
to him or her and try to calm him or her down.

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Helmet maintenance
The helmet protects your head, and so it should be treated with care.
The visor should be changed when it has scratches preventing satisfactory vision.
The helmet can be seriously damaged by:
Paints and varnish
Petrol
All types of chemical solvent
Excessive heat (do not leave your helmet exposed to the sun)
Inappropriate modifications
Scrupulously follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
A helmet does not have a fixed lifespan. However, it is a good rule to replace it after five years of correct use.
Important!
THE EXTERNAL SHELL OF THE HELMET SHOULD NEVER BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY.
INTERNAL POLYSTYRENE PARTS SHOULD NEVER BE MODIFIED OR REMOVED.
NEVER APPLY PETROL, DILUENTS, TOLUENE OR OTHER SOLVENTS OR CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCES TO ANY PART OF THE HELMET.
Personalization
Removal and reassembly of internal padding
Important: do not use sharp or pointed tools such as screwdrivers, etc., unless absolutely necessary,
in order to prevent scratching or damaging the helmet and its structural components
Solar X 2’s internal Coolmax cap can be removed and replaced for washing or for varying the helmet size.
The cap is fixed to the polystyrene inner shell by means of a series of Velcro strips. It is easy to remove. Just
ensure that you detach the Velcro strips by holding and pulling the strips themselves. Don’t just pull
the cap out from the helmet.
Reassembly
When reassembling the cap, ensure that it is positioned centrally and symmetrically.
When you are sure that the cap is in the correct position inside the helmet, press the Velcro fastening strips
firmly in order to fasten the lining.
Visor installation and removal
The visor can be removed if it has to be cleaned thoroughly or replaced, or if you have purchased a new visor
for your Solar X 2 helmet.
Important:
Don’t touch a mirror-finish visor with your hands, because it may be opacified by the acid contained in
perspiration. Don’t touch the inner surface of a visor with anti-fog coating (see below for more details).
Adding or replacing a visor on a Solar X 2 helmet:
The visor is supplied with the two screws and separators, and the two pinlock screws, needed for assembly.
Removal of the visor
Place the helmet onto a table, ensuring that it is entirely stable, and lower the visor into its position of
normal use.

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Unscrew and remove the two pinlock screws that determine the visor’s travel between the open and
closed positions.
Unscrew the two lateral fixing screws. When the first screw has almost been completely unscrewed,
be careful not to lose the rubber O-ring, positioned inside the aluminium, and the Mylar washers
between the visor and the outer shell.
If you decide to fly without a visor, remove all the elements that are not part of the outer shell, and
cover the threaded bushes in the shell using the stickers provided.
It may be necessary to periodically replace the rubber O-rings in order to guarantee the correct
damping of visor closure.
Fixing the visor to the helmet
On each side of the outer shell, there are two holes with threaded bushes, one in front for the pinlock screw,
and one behind for the visor pivot.
Place the rubber O-ring into the circular housing on the aluminium washer.
Then place the aluminium washer with the O-ring into one of the holes on the side of the visor.
Insert the screw into the aluminium washer and then position the Mylar washer on the inside of the
visor.
Holding the washers and the screw in their correct position in the hole in the visor, position the screw
into the threaded bush on the helmet, and screw it in using the appropriate hex key.
Screw in the pinlock screw with its plastic washer.
Follow the same procedure for the other side of the helmet.
Cleaning
External shell
Remove the visor, ear defenders and other accessories. Use only a damp microfibre cloth for
cleaning. If the external shell is soiled with mud, insects etc., soak a microfibre cloth with warm water,
wring out excess water, place on the helmet and leave for a few minutes. This will loosen the grime.
Use damp microfibre cloths to gently clean the outer surface of the helmet. Dry with a dry microfibre
cloth. Do not use solvents, chemicals or petroleum-based products which may cause damage to
the helmet’s structure.
Reassemble the helmet, above all the ear defenders which are essential for the helmet’s certification.
Internal parts
Interior polystyrene
Use only a damp cloth.
Leave to dry at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight.
Internal padding
Hand-wash carefully, using just water at maximum 30° C and neutral soap.
Rinse in cold water.
Leave to dry at room temperature, protected from direct sunlight.
Care for visors with anti-fog coating
The inner surface of a visor with anti-fog coating is slightly sticky to touch, and this is normal, a
characteristic of the coating. The coating should not be rubbed off or treated with any solvent or other
substances. Handle the helmet with care, and try not to touch the visor's inner surface. When you are not using
your helmet, don't place sundry items such as gloves, radio etc. inside the helmet. Don't place the helmet on
the ground in such a way that the visor could come into contact with dusty surfaces, grass or other plants.
When you are not using the helmet, store it in the helmet bag provided.

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How to clean a visor with anti-fog coating
Do not attempt to clean the inside of the visor by rubbing with any type of cloth.
Remove the visor from the helmet as described above. Prepare a basin of warm water with one drop of
washing up liquid mixed into it. Holding the visor by its edges, place it into the water and move it about gently
for less than one minute. Remove from the water, place on a surface and leave it to air dry. Do not use a
cloth or towel to wipe the inside of the visor. Once the visor is dry, its outer surface can be wiped with a
dry microfibre cloth. Never wipe the inner surface. No sprays, chemical or liquids should be used.
Important information
Pilots who are used to flying with just sunglasses or even with no eye protection at all may take a few flights
to get accustomed to the visor. If you don’t feel comfortable with the visor to start with, just lower and raise
the visor during your first flights with the helmet until you get used to it.
In conditions of high humidity and/or large temperature excursions, the visor may fog. On such occasions you
will immediately appreciate the difference between flying with sunglasses and with a visor: in the latter case,
you just have to open the visor slightly to obtain the complete clearance of any fogging.
Never fly without a helmet
oYour life is too precious to risk losing it just because you have forgotten something.
Use only a helmet with EN certification
oEuropean EN certification was developed differently for all different activities to offer the best
possible protection
oAll our helmets are constructed in accordance with the regulations contained in the EN
standard
oNever trust a helmet that has no label guaranteeing EN certification
We recommend the use of a full-face helmet
oA full-face helmet offers improved protection in every situation.
Never modify your helmet for whatever reason
oModifications could reduce the level of protection, and could annul the helmet’s certification.
Never use headphones under the helmet
oAny rigid components placed inside the helmet, between polystyrene lining and the head,
could become percussive and damaging elements.
Always ensure that the chin strap is tightly fastened
oIf you keep your helmet in the rucsac, don’t sit on it.
oEnsure that the helmet never falls to the ground or the floor.
oHandle the helmet and visor with great care at all times.
oAfter an accident, even when the impact is minimal, the helmet should be replaced,
regardless of whether there is any visible damage or not.
Helmets and action cameras
Many pilots mount an action camera onto their helmets in order to record their adventures. It is
important to remember that any object projecting for more than 5 mm above the level of the
outer shell annuls the helmet’s certification, just as for any other modification that is not specified
in the user manual. The reason for this is that an object mounted onto the external shell could
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potentially dangerous and reduces the level of protection that the helmet can provide. Considering
that even the most compact action camera projects at least 30/40 mm from the helmet’s outer shell,
there is no doubt that a helmet equipped with this sort of device can no longer be considered as
compliant with its respective certification. For this reason, because we at Icaro2000 wish to offer the
highest possible level of protection for our customers, we recommend not fitting action cameras or
other devices onto the outer shell of a helmet.
Icaro 2000 wishes you happy and safe flying.
Icaro 2000 is committed to the ongoing development of its technology, and therefore it reserves the right to modify the characteristics of
its products at any time and in any way, without prior notice.