SCHUBERTH SR1 User manual

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Owner's Manual
How to choose and use
your helmet properly.
Warning:
This helmet is not a toy. To avoid suffocation or other dangers,
keep this helmet, its packaging and all parts delivered with
the product, away from babies and children. Dispose all
plastic bags immediately.
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Congratulations!
In selecting the SCHUBERTH SR1 you have made a wise choice.
The SR1 is the result of the latest development and production
methods. With this helmet you have a quality product designed to
provide the highest level of safety and capability in road traffic and
the best performance on the racetrack that will provide you with
much enjoyment.
We wish you safe riding.
Marcel Lejeune Randy Northrup
CEO Vice President
SCHUBERTH GmbH SCHUBERTH North America
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Please take time to read through this manual carefully in order
to get the best protection from your helmet when riding your
motorcycle. To ensure that you don’t miss any aspect that is
relevant to your safety, we recommend reading the manual in
the order in which it is written.
Pay particular attention to points highlighted as follows:
Warning: safety instructions
Caution: instructions
Note: advice
Tip: practical tips
Note:
We reserve the right to make alterations for purposes of
technical development without giving you express notice.
Warning:
The helmet has been tested and approved to the United States DOT 218 Standard and the European
ECE R 22.05 Standard and does not conform to any other regulations and requirements. It is only
legal to use the helmet in countries in which the DOT 218 Standard or the ECE R 22.05 Standard
is valid. If you use the helmet in other countries, you will not be entitled to make a claim for
compensation before the US or Canadian courts or the courts of any other country in the event of
injury.
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B. Contents
A. Correct use of this manual .................................. 3
B. Contents ........................................................... 4
C. Read first .......................................................... 6
D. The helmet ....................................................... 11
1. Standard 11
2. ECE approval / DOT-Label 11
3. Anatomy of the helmet 12
4. Outer shell 12
5. Inner shell 13
6. Down force (D-force) spoiler 13
7. Aerodynamics 14
8. Aeroacoustics 14
9. Wind deflector 17
10. Retention system 17
11. Face Shield with integrated Pinlock®-Lense 19
12. Inner lining 26
13. Ventilation systems 31
14. Additional safety features 34
E. Putting the helmet on and taking it off ............... 35
1. Putting on the helmet 35
2. Removing the helmet 35
F. Before every ride .............................................. 36
1. Checking the helmet 36
2. Checking the chin strap 36
3. Checking the Face Shield 37

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G. For your safety ................................................. 38
1. Safety advice concerning the helmet 38
2. Safety advice concerning the Face Shield 41
3. Safety advice concerning modifications /accessories 42
H. Care and maintenance ...................................... 44
1. Outer shell 44
2. Face Shield 44
3. Inner lining 45
4. Fastening system 45
5. Storage 45
I. Accessories and spare parts ............................... 46
1. Accessories and spare parts 46
2. Ordering original SCHUBERTH parts 46
J. After Sales Service ............................................. 47
1. Limited Warranty 47
2. Customer service administrator 48
3. SCHUBERTH online 48
K. How to contact us ............................................ 49

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Warning:
No helmet is as safe as riding safely!
Motorcycle riding has special personal hazards. The risks that
are being taken by riding a motorcycle can be reduced but
not eliminated by wearing a helmet.
Warning:
No helmet can protect the wearer against all
foreseeable impacts!
There are limits to the physical size and weight of the helmet
a person is willing to wear. The ability of a helmet to protect
the wearer is limited. No helmet can protect the wearer
against all foreseeable impacts.
Warning:
Use only a helmet that fits snugly all around your
head!
Fasten the chin strap securely under your chin! A helmet
can provide protection only to the extent that your head
is covered with the helmet. The use of a properly fitted,
securely fastened helmet can lessen the risk of death or
permanent impairment due to head injury.
For maximum head protection, the helmet must be properly
fitted and should provide adequate peripheral vision. The
retention system must be securely fastened under the chin.
Failure to have a proper fit and to securely fasten the helmet
is dangerous as the helmet could come off in an accident
resulting in severe head injury or death. For detailed
information regarding proper fit, see section D.
Warning:
Never use the helmet with the lining removed!
If the lining is not installed before use, the helmet may not
fit properly and could come off in an accident, resulting in
severe head injury or death.
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Warning:
Any helmet that has been subjected to a violent
impact should be replaced!
Your helmet is designed to distribute the force incurred during
an impact over a wide area. Even if your helmet looks visibly
undamaged, its useful life has come to an end after only one
impact during riding, i.e. an accident where you and your
helmet hit the ground or an object. In an impact, the helmet’s
impact absorbing liner becomes compacted. Once this has
happened, the helmet no longer has the ability to absorb
further impacts. Your helmet may look the same, but it will not
provide protection in an accident. Therefore, a helmet that
has experienced an impact should be destroyed and replaced.
Warning:
After your helmet has protected you from an impact
or suffered a hit, you must get a new one!
Your helmet is designed to distribute the force incurred during
an impact over a wide area. Even if your helmet looks visibly
undamaged, its useful life has come to an end after only one
impact during riding, i.e. an accident where you and your
helmet hit the ground or an object. In an impact, the helmet’s
impact absorbing liner becomes compacted. Once this has
happened, the helmet no longer has the ability to absorb
further impacts. Your helmet may look the same, but it will not
provide protection in an accident. Therefore, a helmet that
has experienced an impact should be destroyed and replaced.
Warning:
Don’t ride with an open Face Shield!
Riding without the Face Shield or with an open Face Shield
can result in injury to the eyes and face from stones, dust,
insects and other flying objects. The sun visor, when lowered,
will offer a certain amount of protection from light impact
from stones or insects but does not provide protection against
all hazards.
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Warning:
Never modify your helmet!
It is very dangerous to drill holes or to cut the shell and/
or the shock absorbing liner. Modification can seriously
weaken the helmet. Modifying the retention system
weakens it, increasing the likelihood of snapping during
impact. Removing parts such as the mouth guard or rubber
face molding can expose edges that may injure you in
an accident. Always use approved SCHUBERTH parts when
replacing shields, screws, or any other parts. A weakened
helmet will not provide head protection.
Warning:
Don’t mistreat your helmet!
Never ride with the helmet hanging from the helmet holder,
and do not hang the helmet from angled supports such as
a mirror. Do not sit on or throw your helmet. You should
not expose the liner of your helmet to strong sunlight and
excessive heat such as near heaters or where temperatures
exceed 50°C (122°F). Avoid spraying insect repellent chemicals
(such as 'naphthalene') near the helmet. Mistreating your
helmet will damage the shell and impact absorbing liner,
reducing the helmet’s ability to protect you in an accident.
Warning:
Clean your helmet carefully!
Only use lukewarm tap water, never benzene, gasoline,
glass cleaner or other solvents. Your helmet can be seriously
damaged by these substances without visible damage. A
helmet damaged or weakened by a cleaning agent may not
provide head protection in an accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
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Warning:
Always check your helmet before every ride!
1. Check the Face Shield and sun visor.
2. Check the correct function of the shield and visor mechanics.
3. Check for cracks in the helmet. Strong acid (e.g. battery acid)
can damage the shield bases. If you find cracks or damage,
stop using the helmet immediately.
4. Check helmet for deterioration. If you find deterioration in
any part of a component, either replace that component
or get a new helmet. If these parts come loose and/or fall
off while you are riding, your vision may be blocked, which
could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injury
or death.
5. Check the security of the retention system (see section G.3.).
For checking instructions and procedure see also section F.
(before every ride) of this manual.
Warning:
Maintain your helmet shields (shield and sun visor)
in good condition!
If your shields become too scratched or uncleanable, replace
them with new ones. Impaired visibility may cause accidents.
Clean your shields only with mild soap diluted in tap water.
Rinse well with clean tap water, and dry with a soft cloth.
Never use benzene, gasoline, glass cleaner or any other
solvents.
Do not attach stickers or adhesive tape to the shields, as this
will weaken the hard coating, damaging the shields. Do not
drive with a dim or blurred shield. Impaired vision can cause
an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.
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Warning:
Never use the tinted sun visor at night, in poor
visibility conditions or in tunnels!
The tinted visor reduces light transmission and should never
be used in situations where vision is impaired (i.e. at night,
in poor visibility conditions or in tunnels).
Warning:
Do not repaint the helmet!
Repainting of your helmet is not recommended. Paint and
thinner can damage the helmet and reduce its ability to
provide head protection in an accident.
Warning:
Replace the helmet after no more than five years!
The useful life of the helmet depends on its use and care. We
recommend that this helmet has to be replaced after no more
than five years from its date of purchase.
Caution:
To avoid liner damage, do not hang the helmet on the mirror
or the handlebar.
Caution:
Do not carry the helmet on the motorcycle’s helmet storage
lock while riding in order to avoid exhaust pipe burns, tire
abrasion, and strap damage to the helmet.
Caution:
Keep the helmet outside the reach of pets to avoid the
helmet being damaged by chewing, scratching or other
mistreatment.
Caution:
Do not expose the helmet to solvents including gasoline or
any fumes thereof in order to avoid damage to shields, shell,
plastic components and interior.
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1. CONFORMANCE TO STANDARDS
The helmet conforms to the DOT 218 Standard and the ECE R 22.05
standard. These test standards guarantee conformity to defined
safety standards in respect of impact absorption, penetration
resistance, lateral rigidity, retention system and field of vision.
The approval guarantees that you have approval for the USA
and all the countries of the European Union as well as countries
which recognize the ECE R 22.05 or DOT 218 standard. It is only
legal to use it in countries where these standards are valid.
2. ECE APPROVAL and DOT-LABEL
(fixed to the comfort padding of the retention system)
DOT-LABEL (fixed to the rear side of the helmet)
ECE test standard
Certification number
Certifying authority
Serial number
051234/P-1234
05123456
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3. ANATOMY OF THE HELMET
4. OUTER SHELL
The outer shell of the SR1 combines an aerodynamically optimal
shape.It consists of glassfibre reinforced vinylester (GRP) with
polyethylene fibre reinforced layers. This structure gives the
helmet the high level of strength and rigidity needed for your
protection*.
* The helmet is designed to provide the safety performance required by the United
States DOT 218 Standard in combination with the European ECE R 22.05 Standard
Warning:
The safety helmet is designed to absorb the effect of only one
impact. The helmet must be replaced after a fall, accident or
any other impact.
Note:
For cleaning instructions see section H.1. (care and
maintenance – outer shell) of this manual.
Visor
Inner lining
Breath deflector
Air exit from head
Visor ventilation
2-way chin
ventilation
Wind deflector
Head ventilation
Inner shell
Outer shell
Visor mechanism
(push-release system)
Retaining system
(anti-roll-off system)
Visor regulation/visor
locking/urban
Noise-reduction system
(N.R.S.)
Chin strap
(with double-D fastener)
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5. INNER SHELL
For optimized impact absorption properties, the inner shell of
the helmet consists of several components. This combination of
different elements achieves better absorption and distribution of
impact forces and gives you a high level of protection. The large
side sections ensure the helmet provides optimum fit and the
greatest comfort.
6. DOWN FORCE (D-FORCE) SPOILER
The SR1's D-Force spoiler can assist the rider in maintaining
proper head angle in differing riding conditions, and assure
optimal aerodynamic performance, by varying the amount of
downward force applied to the helmet by the airstream. Two
spoiler positions are available.
Down position: Standard downthrust,
recommended for motorcycles with high
fairing, and riding in an upright position.
Up position: Achieves 60% greater
downward thrust, recommended for
motorcycles with low or no fairing, and
riding in a crouched position.
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7. AERODYNAMICS
All SCHUBERTH motorcycle helmets are tested in SCHUBERTH’s
own wind tunnel, to optimize stability, reduce air resistance and
buffeting and to afford directional stability.
8. AEROACOUSTICS
We have paid particular attention to improving the acoustic
properties of the SR1 with no detriment to comfort. Various
measures developed in SCHUBERTH’s wind tunnel (such as special
adaptation of the wind deflector in the chin area and the shape
of the neck pad) as well as the choice of special materials ensure
that the helmet does not pull and makes the helmet quieter**.
This enables relaxed and enhanced concentration - especially on
long journeys. A quiet helmet is characterized by low wind noise.
Wind noise arises through turbulent swirling of the air that flows
around the helmet.
** Acoustic values can vary depending on type of motorcycle, fairing design, riding
posture and body size.
Warning:
The actual road speed can be underestimated slightly as a
result of the acoustic optimization of the helmet and the
accompanying low wind noise. I.e. don’t rely on your sense
of hearing to judge road speed - check your speedometer.
Note:
Please note that with faired motorcycles strong eddy currents
occur at the edges of the wind shadow. This can considerably
reduce the aero-acoustic performance of the helmet. The
fairing of the motorcycle should be adapted so that the
departing turbulence does not strike the bottom surface of
the helmet.
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Tip:
To ensure the helmet is as quiet as possible, the fit on the
underside of the helmet is important. This area needs to be
well sealed off. If you have a slim neck, it is advisable to use a
scarf additionally.
aeroacousitcally non-critical area
aeroacousitcally non-critical area
aeroacoustically critical area
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SOUND-REDUCTION SYSTEM
The innovative sound-reduction system allows the sound level in
the helmet to be varied, thus enabling sounds to be experienced
at different volumes. Two settings are available.
Open:
In this setting sound levels are higher.
Closed:
In this setting, sound levels are lower.
Warning:
Riding with the sound-reduction system in the closed
position can prevent the rider from hearing important traffic
and warning sound (e.g., horns, bells, approaching vehicles),
and is recommended only for open road, rather than traffic
conditions.
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9. WIND DEFLECTOR (included with helmet)
By fitting the wind deflector supplied, undesired entry of wind
from the airstream can be prevented. The device also further
reduces the noise level in the helmet.
To fit, slide the retaining pocket of the
wind deflector gradually outwards from
the centre into the guide gap between the
interior of the helmet and the outer shell.
Tip:
The fit of the underside of the helmet is very important for
further reducing the sound level in the helmet. Take care to
ensure that the helmet is properly closed. For smaller neck
sizes we recommend that you wear a scarf.
10. RETENTION SYSTEM
The retention system on the SR1 consists of a chinstrap that is
further secured with neckbands at the rear of the shell (anti roll-
off system, see section D.14).
CHIN STRAP WITH DOUBLE-D FASTENING
The double-D fastener lets you adjust the length of the chinstrap
easily and precisely every time you put on the strap and fits tightly
and individually to your chin.
Closing and pulling tight
1. Thread the free end of the chinstrap,
as shown in the pictures opposite,
through the double-D fastener.
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2. Pull the strap tight. The
chinstrap should be taut but not
uncomfortable. Then feed the free
end of the strap back through the
first ring of the fastener.
Tip:
To ensure the correct position we recommend that you grasp
the helmet by the sides with both hands and use gentle
rotating movements on the head, and then pull the chinstrap
tight again.
3. The free end of the strap is tucked
away and fastened by means of
the snap. This prevents the strap
from flapping in the wind.
Loosening and opening
1. Release the snap and pull on the
little red lug of the double-D
fastener so that the strap is
loosened.
2. Now thread the free end of the
chin strap out of the double-D
fastener.
Warning:
Never ride without ensuring that the chin strap is properly
fastened, correctly adjusted and in the right position. If the
chin strap is not properly adjusted or fastened, it is possible
that in the event of an accident the helmet could come loose
from your head.
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Warning:
Never open the chin strap while riding.
11. FACE SHIELD WITH INTEGRATED PINLOCK®-LENSE
The Face Shield with integrated Pinlock®-lense is a double-
wall Face Shield that reduces fogging. The two visor plates are
separated from each other and sealed with transparent, flexible
silicone. The inner visor plate is fixed in place by eccentric pins,
which pretensions the two visor plates towards each other and
creates the sealing effect. An insulating air cushion is thus formed
between the visor’s main plate – i.e. the outer plate – and the
inner plate, which prevents any fogging up of the inner plate.
COATING
The main plate has a HighClear®anti-scratch coating on both
sides.
Note:
The helmet should never be used to hold gloves or any other
objects as this may damage the scratch-sensitive Pinlock®
inner Face Shield.
Note:
The Pinlock®inner visor is supplied with a protective film.
Remove this film before using the helmet for the first time.
Note:
The Pinlock®inner visor may only be used in conjunction
with the SCHUBERTH main Face Shield that has been specially
designed for this purpose. Other Face Shields must not be
fitted.
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