Shark SPARTAN RS User manual

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SPARTAN RS
Spartan RS - V1 - 210712
WARNING!
Carefully read, understand and follow the instructions
provided in this manual, and keep it in a safe place for
future reference. If you have any doubt whatsoever
regarding the use or care of your helmet, please see
your retailer for assistance or advice. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions provided herein can
result in the failure of the helmet to protect you in an
accident, resulting in a head injury or death.
ATTENTION !
Veuillez lire avec attention, comprendre et suivre les
instructions fournies dans ce manuel, et veuillez le
garder en lieu sûr pour vous en servir ultérieurement.
En cas de doute concernant l’utilisation ou l’entretien
du casque, veuillez demander l’aide ou l’avis de
votre revendeur. Tout non respect des précautions
et recommandations fournies dans ce manuel peut
entraîner une défaillance dans l’efficacité du casque
à vous protéger en cas d’accident, provoquant une
blessure grâve ou la mort.
WARNUNG!
Lesen Sie diese Anleitung aufmerksam durch und
bewahren Sie sie sorgfältig auf. Bei Fragen zur
Verwendung oder Pflege Ihres Helms wenden Sie sich
an Ihren Einzelhändler. Falls Sie die Warnungen und
Hinweise dieser Anleitung nicht befolgen, kann das
die Schutzwirkung des Helms im Falle eines Unfalls
beeinträchtigen, was zu einer schweren oder tödlichen
Kopfverletzung führen kann.
ATTENZIONE!
Leggere con attenzione, capire e seguire le istruzioni
fornite in questo libretto e conservarlo in luogo sicuro
per potersene servire ulteriormente. In caso di dubbio
riguardo l’utilizzo o la manutenzione del casco, chiedere
l’aiuto o l’avviso del proprio rivenditore. Il non rispetto
delle precauzioni e raccomandazioni fornite in questo
libretto può provocare una mancanza dell’efficacità del
casco a proteggere in caso d’incidente, provocando una
ferita grave o la morte.
ATENCIÓN!
Lea atentamente, siga las instrucciones de este manual
y guárdelo en lugar seguro para futuras referencias. Si
tuviera cualquier duda sobre la utilización o cuidado
de su casco por favor diríjase a su establecimiento
habitual. No seguir los avisos y consejos de utilización
presentes en este manuscrito podría disminuir
la protección para la cual este casco esta diseñado,
pudiendo causar traumatismos craneales o incluso la
muerte en caso de accidente.
“This user’s manual and its images can not be considered as contrac-
tual. SHARK reserves the right to improve the quality of production. The
images contained in this document are SHARK’s exclusive property. Any
reproduction is forbidden“.
“Ce manuel d’utilisation ainsi que les images contenues ne peuvent
être considérés comme contractuels. SHARK se réserve le droit d’amélio-
rer la qualité de la production. Les images contenues dans ce document
sont la propriété exclusive de SHARK. Toute reproduction est interdite“.
“Diese Bedienungsanleitung und seine Bilder sind nicht Vertragsbes-
tandteil. SHARK behält sich das Recht vor, die Qualität der Herstellung zu
verbessern.
Die in diesem Dokument enthaltenen Bilder sind der alleinige Besitz von
SHARK. Jede Vervielfältigung ist untersagt“.
“Questo manuale d’uso e le immagini in esso contenute non possono
essere considerati come contrattuali. SHARK si riserva il diritto di otti-
mizzare la qualità della produzione. Le immagini riportate nel presente
documento sono di proprietà esclusiva di SHARK. Riproduzione vietata“.
“Este manual del usuario y sus imágenes no pueden ser considerados
como contractuales. SHARK se reserva el derecho de mejorar la calidad de
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WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS and INSTRUCTIONS
1. Always be careful when riding. Even though
this helmet meets or exceeds global standards
applicable to helmet manufacturing, still it cannot
fully protect the user from all possible shocks at
both high and low speeds. Every type of safety
gear has its limitations, and a head injury is indeed
possible in an accident even when a helmet is
being worn. Nonetheless, in order to be protected
from a fatal accident or permanent disability due
to a head injury, the helmet size must absolutely
correspond to the size of your head; moreover,
the chin strap must be adequately tightened, as
indicated in this manual.
2. This helmet has been designed so as to absorb
the impact by the partial destruction of the shell
and/or internal damper. This damage may not in
fact be visible. Consequently, should the helmet
be subjected to an impact, even in the event of
simply being dropped on the ground, it must
be returned for verification, replacement or
disposal, regardless of whether any deterioration
is apparent. In case of doubt and if you’re not sure
whether this rule applies to the shock in question,
contact your retailer prior to any subsequent use
of the helmet.
3. Like all products, a helmet can become
deteriorated over time under normal use
conditions. Before each use, be sure to inspect
the helmet for any sign of deterioration or
damage. The helmet size must always correspond
to your head size. If such is no longer the case,
then the helmet has expanded and you’ll need to
replace it. Never wear a damaged helmet. Even if
the helmet is not damaged or deteriorated, it is
recommended to buy a new one every five years.
4. No modification is ever to be made to the
helmet. Never drill or cut any helmet component.
Even the slightest modification can degrade the
helmet and, as a result, reduce its protective
capacity in the event of an impact.
5. Handle the helmet with the utmost precaution.
Never sit on it or throw it on the ground. Never
ride with the helmet dangling on any part of
the bike.
6. Never use gasoline, petroleum products,
chemicals or any solvent when cleaning the
helmet, the shell or the visor. Moreover, never
expose your helmet to the vapours of these
solvents (e.g. by leaving it on the plug of your
motorcycle gas tank).
The helmet may become seriously damaged by
these chemical agents, without being readily
noticeable, thus compromising your protection.
Only use mild soap, warm water and a soft cloth to
clean and wipe both the helmet and visor.
7. Never apply paint, decals or adhesive tape onto
your shell or visor. These items may damage your
helmet, without being readily noticeable, thus
reducing your helmet’s level of protection.
8. No helmet shall be modified from its original
specification as manufactured. Accessories
must be fitted in accordance with the helmet
manufacturer’s instructions. Only accessories
evaluated during the type approval procedure of
the helmet can guarantee that the performance
of the modified protective helmet is covered by
the type approval.”
9. When wearing the helmet, your hearing will
be less acute, and both your field of vision and
head movements will be constrained. Be sure
to adapt your riding to account for this sensory
impairment.
10. Dry your helmet at room temperature.
Never expose it to a temperature above around
160°F/70°C, which could occur for example if
your helmet is left on the passenger seat or in
the boot of a car.
Always keep the helmet far from heat sources,
such as the bike’s exhaust pipe or the top case.
11. For any question or comment regarding your
helmet, please contact the SHARK Company or
your nearest retailer.
WARNING! We do not guarantee the
capacity of this product to fully protect
its user against all possible shocks at either
high or low speed, or against all potentially
fatal injuries. The helmet user hereby
acknowledges and recognises the presence
of risks inherent in riding a motorcycle,
which are not strictly restricted to shocks,
regardless of their magnitude, at high or low
speed. By purchasing and using this product,
the user is expressly assuming and accepting,
willingly and knowingly, these risks and
moreover discharges the SHARK Company of
all liability, up to the maximum limit allowable
under the law, for any damage that may occur.

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ANATOMY OF THE HELMET
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2
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3
5
1
4
XS-53/54 S-55/56 M-57/58
L-59/60 XL-61/62 XXL-63
6a 6b
WARNING! When riding on French roads,
the national driving code requires that safety
reectors (supplied separately in a pouch) are af-
xed as shown in the enclosed drawing.
WARNING! Since the United States
has adopted its own specic regulatory
framework, helmets awarded only the ECE certi-
cation cannot be worn on American roads without
the complementary DOTFMVSS 218 certication.
• Warning and instructions ................................. 2
• Anatomy of helmet .................................... 3
• A helmet in your size ................................. 4 - 5
• The chin strap ..................................... 6 - 7
• Textile parts ..................................... 8 - 11
• Visor screen .....................................12 - 13
• Sun visor ......................................13 - 14
• Air stream - Ventilations ................................ 15
• Ventilations - Easy Fit - Sharktooth® Prime .....................15 - 16
• Legal information
1) VZ300 visor
2) Sun visor
3) Sun visor activation button
4) Upper ventilation
5) Lower ventilation
6) Chin strap buckle:
6a) Double-ring
6b) «Precise Lock»
7) Visor grip and air stream

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A H E L M E T I N Y O U R S I Z E
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WARNING! No helmet can
fully protect users against
all possible high or low-speed
shocks. To ensure an efcient
level of protection however, the
helmet must be sized appropria-
tely and the chin strap adequa-
tely tightened, as indicated in the
manual. It is hazardous not to use
a correctly sized helmet or not to
sufciently tighten the chin strap
closing system since the helmet
may become detached from the
head in the event of an accident,
thereby causing serious or even
fatal injuries.
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
Each helmet, sized from XS to XXL,
has been designed for a given head
shape. To accurately measure your
head circumference, unroll a tape
measure horizontally at a 2.5-cm
distance above your eyebrows. If
the measurement obtained lies
between two sizes, start by trying
the smaller helmet. Keep in mind
that due to the wide variation in
skull shapes, these references me-
rely serve to guide you to the size
best adapted to your particular
head. To ensure efcient protec-
tion, you’ll need to verify that the
helmet ts your head snugly. When
choosing a new helmet, be sure to
verify that your head slides all the
way into the helmet, with the top
line of the eld of vision being po-
sitioned above your eyebrows. Also
ensure that the chin strap is suf-
ciently tightened, as shown on the
following page.
1. The head must be fully enve-
loped by the helmet and the cheek
pads must provide adequate sup-
port. Should this not be the case,
the helmet you selected is too big,
so try the next smaller size (see Fi-
gure A).
2. With the chin strap appropriately
tightened, make sure the helmet
does not shift too much from left
to right and from top to bottom.
You should feel your skin stretch
around the head and face when ad-

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A H E L M E T I N Y O U R S I Z E
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justing the helmet. Should this not
be the case, the selected helmet
is too big, try the next smaller size
(see Figure B).
3. With the chin strap fastened,
grab the back of the helmet by its
base and try to remove it from your
head by a rotational movement.
Next, try to remove the helmet by
grabbing it at the base of the chin
guard. You must perform these mo-
vements in expending a sufcient
amount of effort. If the helmet
starts to loosen, then the selected
helmet is too big, hence try the next
smaller size.
4. Lean your head forward as much
as possible. The base of the chin
guard must not touch your chest
(see Figure C).
5. Now lean your head backward as
much as possible. The base of the
helmet must not touch your back
(see Figure D).
Avoid bunching or attaching your
hair inside the helmet.
Do not place anything in or on your
hair inside the helmet. Avoid adding
anything inside the helmet to adjust
its position on your head.
For questions regarding choosing
the right helmet size, please seek
advice from your retailer.
Each of these steps needs to be re-
peated throughout the helmet use
life since the cushiony foam may
alter over time. Should the foam no
longer be sufciently thick when
wearing the helmet, it will need to
be replaced.
WARNING! Never lend
your helmet without rst
verifying, in accordance with
instructions laid out in this ma-
nual, that it ts the other person
snugly.
WARNING! If in following
these instructions, the
helmet you identify is not per-
fectly suitable, DO NOT WEAR
IT. Instead, choose a different
size or model.