Midland SIGI User manual

USER GUIDE
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR
©2013 Midland Power Inc.
376 Magnetic Drive, Ontario
M3J 2C4 Canada
1-877-528-3772
Printed in China
Imprimé en Chine

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Introduction
Wearing head protection when riding motorized
vehicles is an important safety precaution and
cannot be completely covered in this user guide.
Make sure to read and fully understand this
user guide before riding and wearing your SIGI
helmet. Read and understand the warning label
attached to the top lining on the inside of your
helmet. Keep this manual handy for periodic
review and in case any questions arise.
Your helmet
Your SIGI helmet cannot eliminate injuries, but
will reduce the risk of serious injury in case of
an accident. A helmet cannot protect the rider
from all injuries, especially those to the neck
and spine, or any injuries to the areas that the
helmet does not cover. Depending on the severity
of the accident, the helmet may not even protect
the areas that are covered by it. Your helmet is
made from energy absorbing materials, which
will compact if the impact is strong enough. If
the impact is slight, the materials will remain in
their original shape. The materials do not absorb
all energy from the impact. Some of the energy
travels to the head and brain, and if great enough
will result in permanent injury or death. Due to
the wide variety of accident types and intensities,
it is difficult to specify which accidents your
helmet will provide adequate protection from.
Restrictions and usage

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SIGI Helmets
This helmet is only intended for the type of sport
specified on the box, and must not be used in
any other sports or sports related activities.
1) Always wear a helmet when participating
in motor sports or high-speed activities
2) Do not take your helmet for granted by
taking deliberate risk
3) If dirty, wash only with soap and a damp
cloth
4) Do not wear this helmet if it does not fit you
properly
5) Make sure that the helmet fits you snugly
with the chinstrap fastened.
6) Before riding, inspect your helmet for any
signs of wear and damage
7) Replace your helmet when it shows signs of
wear and/or damage
8) Always follow the instructions in this
manual when readjusting the strap to make
sure it fits the riders’ head snugly. A child’s
head proportions differ from the ones of an
adult.
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9) Make sure the chinstrap is worn tightly and
securely
10) Do not wear this helmet if it interferes with
your field of vision or your ability to hear.
11) Do not modify your helmet
12) Do not leave your helmet on any part of
your vehicle
13) Do not carry your helmet on your vehicles
helmet lock while riding
14) Do not sell or loan your helmet to anyone.
15) Do not buy a used helmet
16) Avoid wearing someone else’s helmet
17) Replace your helmet after an impact, even
if no damage is visible
18) Replace your helmet every five years.
SIGI helmets
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SIGI offers a range of helmet classes at different
price points and with different features.
SIGI helmets meet and exceed the Canadian
Transportation Act (‘DOT safety standard’). SIGI
recommends purchasing a helmet that best
suits your needs and offers maximum impact
protection for your specific activity.
Wearing your helmet
When putting on your SIGI helmet, take the
helmet by the chinstraps, gently spreading them
outwards as you slide the helmet over your head.
If the helmet fits on your head without you
pulling on the straps, the helmet is oversized and
must not be worn. To tighten the straps (shown
below in Figure 1), take the loose end of the
strap and thread it through the double-D rings.
When threaded through the rings, pull on the
end until the strap feels snug against your throat.
Make sure that before you ride, the chinstrap is
well back against your throat.
Warning
Wearing the chinstrap improperly will prevent
the helmet from staying on in certain accidents,
resulting in serious injury or death. Even a well
designed and a well-secured helmet can come off
in some accidents. Always make sure to wear the
chinstrap properly, and always stay fully alert on
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Warning
Do not wear the chinstrap on the tip of your chin
and do not use a chin cup at any time. Failing
to properly wear the chinstrap may result in the
helmet coming off and may result in serious
injury or death.
Fitting
Your helmet must fit properly in order to get the
most protection. Wearing an improperly fastened,
or oversized helmet will increase the chances
of it coming off in an accident. Do not wear a
helmet that feels too tight or too loose on your
head. Make sure to install the proper size SIGI-
FIT lining, which will make sure the helmet fits
you right.
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Helmet inspection
Fixed strap
Steel buckles
Red button
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SIGI Helmets
Before riding, make sure that your helmet feels
snug in all areas of your head, which the helmet
comes in contact with. The helmet must pass the
two inspection tests below:
1) Start by closing your mouth and fastening
your chinstrap tight enough that it gets
uncomfortable to open your mouth. Move the
helmet up and down and from side to side with
both of your palms. If your scalp does not move
with the liner of the helmet, the helmet does
not fit right and must not be worn.
2) Start by making sure that the chinstrap is
securely tightened under your chin. Use your
hand to grab the helmet in the rear and at
the base, and try to pull the helmet off by
pulling it forwards. Conduct an identical
procedure, but now try to pull the helmet off
by pulling it backwards. If you manage to pull
the helmet off your head, the helmet is not the
right size and must not be worn. When riding,
periodically check your chinstrap to make
sure it is properly tightened, and does not
come undone. If you find the chinstrap undone
or loose, safely stop your vehicle and
re-tighten the chinstrap. For any questions or
concerns, please call our customer service
center at 1-877-528-3772 or go to:
www.sigi-helmets.com
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Wearing an oversized or undersized helmet could
lead to serious injury or death. Make sure to
follow all of the instructions, procedures, and
steps listed in this manual.
Full Face Helmets
When fitting a full face helmet, make sure to
level your eyes with the eye opening of the
helmet, and adjust the chinstraps to ensure
maximum visibility in all directions: upward,
downward, left, and right. Always wear your
helmet in the adjusted position.
Protect Your Eyes
When riding, always make sure to wear eye
protection such as a face shield or goggles. Every
SIGI helmet is designed for use in conjunction
with eye protection. Certain SIGI helmet models
are not equipped with built-in eye protection,
making it your responsibility to purchase the
proper equipment. If you have a tinted face
shield, avoid wearing it at night, as it will greatly
reduce your visibility. The same applies to
scratched lenses, which must not be worn and
must get replaced. Cleaning your face shield and/
or lens with petroleum products and any other
solvents may impair the optical properties and
reduce the mechanical strength of the materials.
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SIGI Helmets
available upon request by calling 1-877-528-
3772 or by visiting www.sigi-helmets.com
Field of view
Before riding, check to see that you have a good
field of view when wearing your helmet with and
without eye protection. When helmets are used
in conjunction with eye protection, your field of
view will be restricted. Your motorcycle or ATV
must have side mirrors installed in order to give
you better peripheral vision when traveling. Side
mirrors will fill in for that limited field of view,
preventing you from twisting your head from
side to side to check for traffic or obstacles. It is
strictly your responsibility to assure that you have
an adequate field of view before riding. It is also
your responsibility to assure the adequacy of your
own vision before using SIGI helmets.
Warning
Never use a helmet or eye protection, which
restricts your vision, preventing you from safely
operating your vehicle
Hearing
Proper hearing has proven to be very important
when traveling on the road. A well-designed full-
face, or open-face helmet will ensure that you
hear the sirens of emergency vehicles as well
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provides the comfort that you are accustomed to.
Accessories
When purchasing accessories, purchase only
those manufactured by SIGI. Do not use third
party accessories as doing so will put your safety
at risk and may void your warranty
Warning
Do not attach anything to the outside of your
helmet as the attached objects may increase
the level of injury in an accident. Mounting
anything on the inside of your helmet will turn
the attached objects into projectiles, greatly
increasing risk of serious injury in an accident.
Do not wear any kind of headgear such as
bandanas, caps, or beanies under your helmet.
Avoid dropping your helmet, as this will internally
damage it, preventing you from noticing any
visible damage. Do not wear a dropped helmet.
Maintenance
Your SIGI helmet must be properly maintained
and treated with care. It is built from durable,
energy absorbing materials, which are designed
to crush, deform, and fracture upon impact.
Do not take the durability of your helmet for
granted and always treat it as if it were fragile.
This will ensure that your helmet will react to
its full potential when protecting your head in