Uvex Luge Operation manual

Luge Helmet User Information
EN 13484:2012
Notified Body:

Luge Helmet User Information
General Information
Explanation of the symbols found on the product
(I) Read these instructions and keep them in a safe place! Please be sure to read the
following information before using the goggles for the first time and keep it in a safe place
for as long as you use them.
(II) This product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and complies with EN
13484 in its currently valid version.
The declaration of conformity (Fig. II) for this product according to Regulation (EU) 2016/425
is available to download at www.uvex-sports.com/ce.
Helmets for the use of luges (Fig. 1)
Warning (Fig. 2): Any contact with paints (Fig. 3), cleaning liquids (Fig. 4), decals (Fig. 5),
hydrocarbons (Fig. 6), or other
external influences (Fig. 7) may cause the helmet to be damaged. The helmet is not suitable
for motorcycling (Fig. 8).
This helmet is manufactured using state-of-the-art technology to offer the best possible
protection for the head against injury from external factors. However, it can never guarantee
absolute protection from injuries. Within the scope of these standards, the helmets are
tested for shock absorption, stripping resistance, chin strap strength, and coverage zones.
Our helmets consist of three main components: The high-quality thermoset outer shell gives
the helmet stability and distributes the collision energy over as large an area as possible in
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a) Product name
b) Helmet type
c) Size
d) Production date (month/year)
e) Weight

the event of an impact. The inner shell is made of specially foamed polystyrene. In an
impact, it absorbs the incoming energy and dissipates it through deformation. The comfort
padding ensures a high level of wearing comfort and is partly responsible for the fit of the
helmet.
This helmet is exclusively designed for luge sports and meets the requirements of the
International Luge Federation FIL. It is not suitable for other sports like cycling, motorcycling,
or moped riding.
Helmet Fitting
To select the size of the helmet, measure your head circumference one finger width over the
eyebrows. The size in cm is indicated on the helmet.
It is important for the helmet with the inserted comfort pads to fit comfortably secure on
your head without being too tight. Please make sure that the helmet is positioned
horizontally on your head. The helmet should not sit too far back on your head, as this would
leave your forehead unprotected, nor should the helmet be pulled too deep over your
forehead, as it might impair visibility in this position.
To check for a tight fit, shake your head slightly with the chin strap open. This must not
cause the helmet to shift. An ideal fit is required for the helmet to fulfill its safety function
100%.
The chin strap should be adjusted using the roller fastener so that it fits snugly. However,
this must not obstruct breathing or swallowing. During the luge run, the wearing system
must always be closed and the loose end fixed via the attached Velcro strap.
If the loose end is not fixed, the chin strap may become loose.
No holding devices for supporting the head position are to be attached to the wearing
system. A second strap system (red) with a double-D closure is affixed to the helmet for this
purpose.
Possible Face Shield Extension
The luge helmet can be equipped with the uvex luge helmet visor as a face shield. The luge
helmet visor complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and meets the requirements of
European standard EN 174.
Please observe the visor’s user information.
No visors from any other manufacturers may be used.
Care and Maintenance
The comfort padding can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use mild soap solution or highly
diluted mild detergent as a cleaning agent. Dry comfort paddings and straps at room
temperature.
The helmet shell should be cleaned with lukewarm water and mild
soap solution. Do not use any solvents such as
thinner or the like.

Excessive temperatures or strong UV radiation can damage your helmet. For this reason,
store it away from bright light and at dry temperatures between -20 °C and +50 °C (higher
temperatures than this may be reached in the sun on the rear window shelf of a car, for
example). Do not place it directly on or near a heat source, such as an oven.
Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair
The helmet should be checked for visible defects at regular
intervals. Minor scratches will not reduce the protective effect of your helmet.
Only original uvex parts should be used for repairs.
Please contact your dealer.
Note
All components of a helmet are subject to a certain amount of aging depending on their
treatment, maintenance, and degree of wear, which depends on the intensity of use and the
specific conditions of use.
Under ideal storage conditions (cool, dry, protected from daylight; no contact with
chemicals; without mechanical crushing, pressure, or tension) and without use, the
maximum service life is 8 years after the production date printed on the helmet. The
helmet must not be used past this date, even if the product looks like it is in good condition.
For safety reasons, the helmets of our brand must be replaced 3-5 years after initial use,
depending on the intensity of use.
The date of manufacture can be found on a label inside the helmet with the month/year
printed on it.
Warnings
Please do not paint, glue, or lacquer the helmet! Paints, adhesives, and lacquers may contain
components that will adversely affect the stability of the helmet and thus its protective
effect. Please do not make any changes to the helmet shell! Never drill holes or screw on
objects (e.g., a camera). Following a fall or a major impact, the protective effect of the
helmet shell may be severely impaired, even if no external damage is visible. Therefore, be
sure to replace a helmet afterward, and never use a helmet that has been involved in an
accident!
Disposal:
Please note that helmets may not be disposed of in household waste but must be dropped
off at a municipal collection point or a recycling center instead.

for Luge Helmet

1- Visor / Visier (material: PC)
2- Headband / Kopfband (material: polyamide)
3- Adjustment element / Halteelement (material: ABS)
Label on the visor:
Label
EN 174 Standard
S0 Filter category
Uvex052016 Manufacturer: uvex; production date: 05=month; 2016=year
Visor for Luge Helmet
The visor (1) is attached to the helmet with the headband (2), which runs around the
helmet, in the recess along the helmet in the face area. The adjustment elements (3)
support positioning of the visor.
The visor is intended for use with uvex luge helmets and complies with Regulation (EU)
2016/425 and the requirements of EN 174:2001.
The declaration of conformity for this product according to Regulation (EU) 2016/425 is
available to download at www.uvex-sports.com/ce.
It provides protection against UV radiation, wind, and precipitation (snow, rain).
The filter category is marked on the visor. All luge helmet visors are equipped with an
anti-scratch coating on the outside. However, it can only guarantee limited protection
against hard and sharp objects.
No visor can protect the wearer against all possible risks.
“Do not use the luge helmet visor in road traffic”
Cleaning
Clean the visor with a lot of water and without additives. Do not use solvents or
household cleaners. Use lint-free cloths for cleaning. Only shake off the visor; if
necessary, dab up moisture and let air-dry. The inside of the visor has an antifog
coating.
It is sensitive to scratches. Therefore, please handle it with care and never wipe it off.
Simply shake out any snow that may get in.
Store the visor in a dry and dark place and avoid extreme temperatures above 50 °C.
Maintenance and repair
Before every use and after a fall, the visor should be checked for potential damage to
the visor, the visor attachment, and the nose protection and replaced if necessary.
Visors must be replaced if the intended use can no longer be guaranteed because of
contamination or wear.
Note
All visor components undergo a certain aging process depending on their treatment,
maintenance, and degree of wear, which depends on the intensity of use and the specific
conditions of use.
Under ideal storage conditions (cool, dry, protected from daylight; no contact with
chemicals; without mechanical crushing, pressure, or tension) and without use, the
maximum service life is 10 years after the production date labeled on the visor (e.g.,
uvex032015 = month 03 and year 2015). The goggles must not be used past this date,
even if the product looks like it is in good condition.
For safety reasons, the visors of our brand must be replaced 3-5 years after initial use,
depending on the intensity of use.