Shark VARIAL RS Installation instructions

VARIAL RS
Varial RS - V4 - 180621
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 grave 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.
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SAFETYAND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE • SÉCURITÉ ET INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION
• SICHERHEIT UND GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG • SICUREZZA E ISTRUZIONI D’USO • SEGURIDAD E INSTRUCCIONES

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SAFETY AND NORMS OF USE
IMPORTANT
- Before using the helmet read this booklet
and all enclosed documents carefully,
in that they contain very important
indications on how to use the helmet
easily and safely.
- Failure to observe these instructions
may reduce the protection provided by
the helmet and consequently put your
safety at risk.
USING THE HELMET
- The helmet has been specifically designed
for motorcycle and motorbike use therefo-
re it must not be used for other purposes
(or uses or scopes). Equal protection is not
guaranteed for any use different from the
intended one.
- In case of accident, the helmet
represents a protective element, which
reduces injuries and head damage. This
notwithstanding, it cannot alone prevent
serious and/or fatal injuries due to the
specific accident dynamics, therefore drive
carefully.
- When driving any motorcycle, always
wear the helmet properly fastened in order
to fully exploit its protection.
- Never wear scarves under the fastening
system nor caps of any sort under the
helmet.
- The helmet can muffle traffic noises.
However make sure that you can hear
essential sounds such as horns and
emergency vehicle sirens.
- Always keep the helmet away from heat
sources like the exhaust muffler, the bag
seat or the interior of a vehicle.
- Do not modify nor damage the helmet
or part of it for whatsoever reason. Use
only original accessories and/or spare parts
suitable for your specific helmet model.
- Damage resulting from accidental fall
may not be visible; helmets, which received
violent impacts, are to be replaced.
- In case of doubt about the helmet
integrity and safety, avoid using it and
contact an authorized dealer to let it check.
CHOOSING THE HELMET
SIZE
- In order to determine the correct helmet
size, try on helmets of different sizes and
choose the one which suits best the shape
of your head and which you feel firm once
worn and fastened, thus ensuring a great
comfort.
- Should the helmet be too big, it may slide
down covering the eyes or turn slowly to
the side while riding.
- Keep it on for a few minutes and make
sure there are no points of extreme
pressure that may cause pain or headache.
TAKING OFF THE HELMET
- With the helmet on and the strap securely
fastened, try to take the helmet off as
shown in Fig. A. In case of accident the
different forces at stake and their various
directions may result in helmet rotations or
they may even cause the helmet to slip off
if it is not securely fastened.
- The helmet should not rotate nor move
on the head and should not slide off.
Should the contrary happen, adjust strap
length or change helmet size. Repeat test.
RETENTION SYSTEM
- The retention system (strap) is factory-
adjusted at a standard length. Before use,
check that it is correctly pre-adjusted.
- Make sure the strap is properly fastened
and tightened so as to keep the helmet
firmly in place. Anyway, before riding,
make sure that the strap is well fastened
under the chin, as close as possible to the
throat, but without being uncomfortable.
- The correct strap tension should allow
normal breathing and swallowing, but
without leaving the space of a finger
between strap and throat.
Attention: the button which may be
present on the strap only prevents
its end from flapping once the strap has
been fastened properly.
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FIG. A
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MAINTENANCE
AND CLEANING
- Damage resulting from accidental
fall may not be visible; helmets, which
received violent impacts, are to be
replaced.
Attention: the helmet can be
seriously damaged by some common
substances with- out the damage being
visible. To clean the helmet, use only
lukewarm water and mild soap; dry at
room temperature, away from direct
sunlight and/or heat sources.
Attention: never use gasoline,
thinner, benzol, solvents or other
chemicals as they may irreparably
damage the helmet irreparably damage
the helmet.
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Fig. 1
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The peak can be adjusted in different
positions by turning it upwards or
downwards (Fig. 1). It also is equipped with
a peak extension that can be adjusted in
three different positions. (Fig. 2A).
WARNING: When riding on the
road, the peak must be adjusted to
the highest position “0” (Fig. 1) and the
peak extension must be at the minimum
extension position “0” (Fig. 2A).
PEAK AND PEAK EXTENSION
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“D-RINGS” RETENTION SYSTEM
Your new helmet is equipped with the D-ring
retention system.
To ensure maximum protection and enjoy the
advantages of the D-ring retention system,
carefully read and follow the instructions on
this label.
In order to prevent improper use of the helmet
and, in particular, to prevent it from being
incorrectly fastened, the ECE 22-05 approval
standard requires that the helmet be put on and
removed without having to unthread the band
completely from the rings.
For this reason, this retention system, which
is only efficient when the band is threaded
correctly in the rings as illustrated in Fig. 1, is
supplied pre-fastened and is conceived in such
a way as to limit closing and opening to simple
adjustments of the tightness of the band.
THEREFORE IT IS SUPPLIED WITH:
- a band end fitted with the male side of a snap
button that prevents the retention system from
opening completely, and once the tightness is
adjusted, prevents it from fluttering when it is
fastened to the female side;
- a red quick release flap that facilitates the
loosening of the retention system.
To put on the helmet:
- Unhook the snap button by pulling on the band
end (see Fig. 2).
- Pull the red quick release flap until the band is
loosened completely without unthreading it from
the rings (see Fig. 3).
- With the help of your thumbs, bring the
pre-fastened chin band towards the forward part
of the helmet so that it does not get in the way
of your face while the helmet is being put on.
- Put on the helmet ensuring that it is the correct
size for you (see the attached instruction leaflet).
- Pull the band end (see Fig. 1) until you feel the
band tightly pressed against your jaw.
- Refasten the snap button on the band end
(see Fig. 2).
- Now try to remove the helmet by taking hold
of it by the rear edge and rotating it forward. The
helmet should remain well fitted on your head
(see the attached instructions). If the helmet
tends to come off your head, pull the chin band
again until the correct pressure is reached and
try again.
TO REMOVE THE HELMET:
- Unhook the snap button by pulling the band
end (see Fig. 2).
- Pull the red quick release flap until the band is
loosened completely without unthreading it from
the rings (see Fig. 3).
- With the help of your thumbs, bring the pre-
fastened chin band towards the front part of the
helmet so that is does not get in the way of your
face and remove the helmet.
WARNING: THE BAND MUST NEVER BE
UNTHREADED FROM THE RINGS.
THE SNAP BUTTON DOES NOT HAVE THE
FUNCTION OF RETAINING THE HELMET.
NEVER PULL THE RED FLAP WHILE DRIVING.
We suggest that you periodically clean the
D-ring release with lukewarm water and neutral
soap.
Do not use solvents. Do not grease.
Tampering with or unforeseen events that may
compromise the working order of the retention
system should not be ruled out. In this event
discontinue use of the helmet.

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Fig. 2 A Fig. 2 B
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1. PEAK ADJUSTMENT
1.1. Loosen the tightness of the upper central
threaded cover plate “A” by rotating it counter-
clockwise (Fig. 3).
1.2. Rotate the peak on the side cover plates
“B” to adjust it to the desired posi- tion, which
is the highest one when riding on the road (see
position “0” in Fig. 1).
1.3. Lock the peak in the desired position by
tightening the upper central threaded cover
plate “A”; check that the side cover plates “B”
are not loose (Fig. 3).
2. PEAK EXTENSION
ADJUSTMENT
2.1. Completely unscrew the internal screws
located at both ends of the peak extension
(Fig. 2B).
2.2. Remove the extension from the peak;
then put it back in one of the three possible
positions, which when riding on the road is
the one farthest back (see position “0” in Fig.
2A), by inserting its side pins in the specific
holes at the two ends of the peak.
2.3. Tighten the internal screws while
checking that the peak extension is posi-
tioned symmetrically on the peak.
3. PEAK DISASSEMBLY
3.1. Completely unscrew the threaded side
cover plates “B” by rotating them counter-
clockwise so that the side ends of the peak
detach from the helmet shell (Fig. 3). Pay
attention not to lose the two air intakes
placed between the peak and the shell
(Fig. 2B).
3.2. Completely unscrew the upper central
threaded cover plate “A” by rotating it
counter-clockwise (Fig. 3). Remove the peak
from the helmet, paying particular attention
not to lose the trim of the upper central
threaded cover plate “A” placed between
the peak and the shell (Fig. 2B).
4. PEAK ASSEMBLY
Check that the air intakes are properly
hooked to the peak as they were originally
(Fig. 2B).
4.1. Place the trim of the upper central
cover plate “A” in line with the threaded hole
and place the peak on the shell. Insert the
upper central threaded cover plate “A” into
the hole and fasten by rotating it clockwise
without tightening it completely (Fig. 3).
4.2. Insert the left side cover plate “B” into
the relevant seat on the shell and tighten
it completely (Fig. 3). Repeat the same
operation on the other side of the helmet.
4.3. Complete the adjustment of the
position of the peak and its extension as
pre- viously described (see steps 1.2., 1.3.
and 2.).
WARNING: Check that the cover
plates, internal trim and air intakes, which
are interposed between the peak and the
helmet shell, keep the peak steady in the
desired position.
- Do not use the helmet if the peak and
peak extension have not been assem- bled
and adjusted properly.
- Do not install the peak without the
internal trim of the cover plates and air
intakes.
- In case of malfunctioning or damages,
please contact an authorized SHARK
dealer.
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