N104 Absolute Fade NCom - Motorcycle helmet Nolan - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL N104 Absolute Fade NCom Nolan

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

La lunetta inferiore e i tasselli in materiale espanso devono essere rimossi SOLO nel caso di utilizzo del casco con installato un sistema N-Com® compatibile.12 13 CONGRATULATIONS... for the purchase of your new helmet. This helmet has been designed and created to be a modern, high performing product, able to satisfy the most demanding requests as for safety and comfort. This is made pos- sible by the helmet design, its ergonomic, comfort and aerodynamic properties as well as its practical and easy-to-use controls.

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.

- The helmet has been specically 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 specic 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 mufe trafc 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 mufer, 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 ori- ginal accessories and/or spare parts suitable for your specic helmet model. - Damage resulting from accidental fall may not be visible; helmets, which received vio- lent 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.

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 rm 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.12 13 - 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 rmly 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 nger between strap and throat. - Attention: the button which may be present on the strap only prevents its end from apping once the strap has been fastened properly. VISOR - If the visor is damaged or deeply scratched causing reduced visibility, this means that the protective treatment is probably damaged so the visor is to be replaced. - The visor can be used only for the intended helmet model. - Do not paint nor apply stickers.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

- Damage resulting from accidental fall may not be visible; helmets, which received violent impacts, are to be replaced. - Attention: Helmet and visor may be seriously damaged by some common substances without the damage being however visible. Use only lukewarm water and mild soap to clean helmet and visor, and then let them dry at room temperature away from sunrays and/or heat sources. - Attention: Never use petrol, thinner, benzene, solvents nor other chemicals which may:

• Irreparably damage the helmet;

• Modify optical properties, reduce mechanical ones and weaken the visor protective treatment. Fig. A ENGLISH14 15

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

The N104 ABSOLUTE helmet can be used in two congurations (chin guard closed - P / chin guard open - J). The use of the helmet in conguration P (with chin guard and visor closed) obviously offers the highest degree of protection in comparison to conguration J (with chin guard and visor open).

• CHIN GUARD OPENING SYSTEM The N104 ABSOLUTE is equipped with the unique “Dual Action” chin guard opening system. Positioned in the centre of the chin guard, it allows for easy, one-handed opening and prevents it from accidentally opening because the chin guard can be opened by operating the second release lever only when the rst lever has already been released. N.B.: For an easier tment of the helmet we may suggest you to keep the chin- guard opened and the vps in the up position during the operation. 1 OPENING

1.1 Push the red release lever outwards by turning it with your thumb (Fig. 1).

1.2 Place your forenger on top of the opening lever and push it downwards so as to

unlock the chin guard (Fig. 2).

1.3 Pull the ip-up chin guard forwards, accompanying it as it rotates upwards with

an elliptical movement (Fig. 3).

WARNING: If the helmet is used in conguration J (with chin guard open), it is

recommended to place the left side locking slider in position “J” (see instruc- tions for P/J conguration - Fig. A, slider upwards) to secure the chin guard in lifted position. 2 CLOSING

WARNING: In order to be able to close the chin guard, make sure the side lock-

ing slider is in position “P”, as shown in g. B (lever downwards).

2.1 Pull the chin guard downwards, accompanying it as it rotates with an elliptical

movement, until you hear the clicks of the closing mechanism.

2.2 Make sure that the chin guard is properly fastened.

Fig. B (slider downwards) When the side locking slider is in position “P” (Fig. B, lever downwards), the chin guard can be opened and/or closed. Fig. A (slider upwards) When the side locking slider is in position “J” (Fig. A, lever upwards), the chin guard cannot be closed, remaining locked in open position. WARNING! In this conguration, the chin guard cannot be closed again. Do not force the closing of the chin guard because it could cause damages in the hel- met’s closing mechanism. To close the chin guard, it is necessary to move the locking slider to position P (Fig. B, lever downwards).14 15 WARNING!!! - The protection level of this helmet whilst riding depends upon the congu- ration adopted by the user: total protection if the chin guard and visor are closed, partial protection if the chin guard and/or visor are open. - Do not remove nor tamper with the xing screws that connect the chin guard to the shell. - Do not use the helmet without the chin guard. - Do not use the helmet in case of faulty chin guard. Contact immediately a Nolan authorized dealer.

• VISOR MECHANISM SYSTEM 1 VISOR DISASSEMBLY

1.1 Open the visor completely with the chin guard closed.

1.2 Press and hold the visor release button (A) towards the front of the helmet and

release the rear inner visor fastening (B) from its seat by pulling the visor outwards.

1.3 Let the visor slide forwards until the front inner fastening (C) releases from the

1.4 Repeat the same steps on the other side of the helmet.

Warning: Do not remove the visor’s opening and closing mechanisms from the

chin guard. 2 ASSEMBLY

2.1 With the chin guard closed, set the visor in open position by placing the inner visor

fastenings (B) and (C) into their seats in the visor mechanism (Fig. 4).

2.2 Insert the fastening (C) in the provided front seat and press the visor against the

side mechanism in line with the rear fastening (B).

2.3 At the same time push the visor release button (A) towards the front of the helmet

until you hear the fastening click of the visor to the mechanism.

2.5 Repeat the same steps on the other side of the helmet.

WARNING! - Make sure that the system is working properly. Open the visor. By lifting the chin guard, the visor closes automatically. - Do not use the helmet if the visor has not been assembled properly. - If the visor opening/closing mechanisms are not working properly or if such mechanisms get damaged, please contact a Nolan authorized dealer.

(Available as an optional accessory) 1 PINLOCK

1.2 Make sure that the inner surface of the visor is clean and check that the pin ad-

justment external levers are turned inwards.16 17

1.3 Place the Pinlock

inner visor on the visor. WARNING: The silicone-sealed prole of the Pinlock

inner visor should be in contact with the inner surface of the visor.

1.4 Insert one side of the Pinlock

inner visor on one of the visor pins and hold it in position (Fig. 5).

1.5 Widen the visor and fasten the other side of the Pinlock

inner visor to the second pin (Fig. 6).

1.6 Release the visor.

1.7 Remove the protective lm from the Pinlock

inner visor and check that the entire silicone-sealed prole of the inner visor adheres to the visor.

1.8 Fit the visor in the helmet.

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE INNER VISOR STRETCHING Check the correct system assembly by opening and closing the visor. Check that both visors are correctly fastened and do not move. If the inner visor is not tightly xed to the visor, move the external adjustment levers simultaneously upwards to increase the stretch (Fig. 7). This operation must be car- ried out gradually. The maximum stretch is achieved when the pin adjustment exter- nal levers are turned outwards. WARNING! The presence of dust between the two visors may produce scratches on both sur- faces. Scratched visors and inner visors may cause reduced visibility and must therefore be replaced. Regularly check the correct stretching of the inner visor to prevent the same from moving and scratching both surfaces. If the helmet visor fogs up and/or condensation forms between the visors, check both for system correct assembly and stretching. An excessive and early stretch of the inner visor may result in excessive adherence against visor surface and/or permanent deformations with subsequent inability to perform following adjustments correctly. The extended use under special weather conditions may reduce system performance and result in partial fogging and problems of condensation on the inner visor. In this case, remove the inner visor from the helmet visor and dry it with dry and lukewarm air to restore system efciency. Intense sweating /breathing, the use under particular weather conditions (low tem- peratures, and/or high humidity and/or sudden changes in temperature or heavy rain) and intense and prolonged use may affect the performance of the system and cause the fogging or formation of condensation on the inner visor. In such cases, after using the helmet and to restore the system efciency, remove the inner visor from the helmet visor and let it dry with dry and lukewarm air. The same procedure must be applied to the helmet, in order to dry out humidity in case it has formed up as a consequence of the conditions described above. 2 PINLOCK

2.1 Remove the visor equipped with Pinlock

2.2 Widen the visor and release the Pinlock

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

inner visor from the visor. Using a damp and soft cloth, gently clean it with neutral liquid soap. Remove the soap under running water. Dry the inner visor with dry and lukewarm air without wiping it. To keep the features of the inner visor in good conditions over time, let the helmet dry in a ventilated and dry place with the visor open after use. Keep it away from heat sources and store it in a place away from direct light. Do not use solvents or chemical products.

• VISION PROTECTION SYSTEM (VPS) The new and exclusive inner Vision Protection System (VPS) is a LEXAN™ (*) - mould- ed sun screen with scratch-resistant and fog-resistant treatment. Using it is very simple and practical: Just lower it to activate it or lift it to remove it from the eld of vision. It is useful in all sorts of situations, both on long journeys out of town and shorter town trips. Moreover, the fastening system allows you to assemble and disassemble the sun screen without any tools to allow ordinary maintenance and cleaning operations. VPS Operation The VPS mechanism allows activating the sun screen easily and without operating on the visor, by simply lowering it until it partially covers the visor eld of vision. In this way, the desired light transmittance reduction is achieved. At any time, without operating the visor, the VPS can be deactivated with a simple movement and easily pulled up to restore the normal conditions of visibility and protection guaranteed by the approved helmet visor. To activate the VPS, push the slider forward (Fig. 8 B) until you hear the click, which means the slider and VPS are correctly in place. To deactivate the VPS push the recovery button (Fig. 8 A) until the VPS unlocks and moves automatically in standby position. Precautions for Use The current approval standards (ECE22-05) state that the visor minimum light trans- mittance levels must be greater than 80% when riding at night and not less than 50% when riding during the day. For this reason, when riding during the day under particularly bright weather conditions, e.g. very strong sunlight caused by high in- tensity and/or incidence of the sunbeams, the use of sunglasses - which have a transmittance much lower than 50% - turns out to be advisable, if not absolutely necessary, to reduce eye fatigue on long trips. Sunglasses also reduce the risk of direct dazzling as opposed to the use of mere approved visors. However, the use of sunglasses makes it difcult to perform in emergency situations when the maximum visibility range of the visor must be quickly restored. Just think, for example, of what happens when you enter a tunnel or when unexpected changes in environmental brightness occur. Thanks to its operating mechanism, the VPS makes these opera- tions much easier.

LEXAN is a trademark of SABIC.18 19 WARNING - The VPS can be used only during the day and under the environmental con- ditions described before. - At night and/or in poor visibility conditions, the VPS MUST be deactivated. - Always check that the VPS is properly positioned according to the different weather/environmental conditions and/or to the above mentioned recom- mendations for use. - We recommend using the VPS only and solely together with the approved standard visor, which has a transmittance value greater than 80%. - Since the VPS does not assure you the same protection as the one provided by the visor, it has to be used only when the helmet visor is pulled down. - Always make sure that the VPS is clean and that it is operating properly in or- der to avoid scratches and/or anomalous wear on it every time it is activated. - ALWAYS check the correct VPS operation and in case of malfunctioning do not use the helmet and contact immediately a Nolan authorized dealer. - Please refer to the proper section in the helmet user’s manual for the VPS and visor maintenance and cleaning operations. - The VPS scratch-resistant and fog-resistant treatment highly reduces fog- ging. Protracted periods of adverse weather and/or environmental condi- tions might cause fogging and/or formation of condensation on the VPS, which entails a reduction of visibility and/or sharpness of vision: in this case, deactivate the VPS. - In case of rain, the direct contact of raindrops with the scratch-resistant and fog-resistant treated VPS quickly reduces sharpness of vision, thus causing scarce visibility: in this case, deactivate the VPS. - The special VPS fog-resistant treatment is usually sensitive to high temper- atures or heat sources. In this case, contaminations caused by contact with other materials might occur. These contaminations will cause marks and stains to develop. In these cases (e.g. when the helmet is kept in the top case on hot days), it is recommended to make sure the visor is not touching other materials. 1 VPS DISASSEMBLY The VPS has been designed to ensure an easy, quick and tool-free disassembly.

1.1 To remove the VPS system from the helmet, open the chin guard and lower the

VPS by pushing the side slider forwards (Fig. 8 B).

1.2 Hold the right side part of the VPS and pull the VPS to front of the helmet (Fig. 9

A) in order to release it from the side frame inside of the shell.

1.3 Repeat the same operation on the left side of the helmet (Fig. 9 B).

2.1 To assemble the VPS system, open the helmet chin guard and make sure the side

slider is in forward position (Fig. 8 B).

2.2 Insert the VPS left end into the left side frame inside the shell until you hear a click

providing the fastening of the VPS (Fig. 9 B).

3.3 Repeat the same operation on the right side (Fig. 9 A).

Make sure the VPS operates correctly by activating and deactivating it according to the instructions above.18 19 - If the visor and/or VPS opening/closing mechanisms are damaged or mal- functioning, do not use the helmet and contact immediately a Nolan author- ized dealer.

• WIND PROTECTOR This accessory allows improved helmet performance under certain conditions of use. The Wind Protector reduces unpleasant inltrations of air under the chin. See Fig. 10 for the assembly and disassembly. WARNING!!! The Wind Protector can be easily removed. You can check the correct assembly of this accessory by pulling it gently towards the inner part of the helmet with your thumb and forenger. If it moves, repeat the assembling operations.

• REMOVABLE INNER COMFORT PADDING To remove and/or reassemble the inner comfort padding, open the helmet chin guard and lift the VPS.

1 DISASSEMBLY OF THE CHEEK PADS

1.1 Unfasten the chin strap (see instructions).

1.2 Pull the front part of the left cheek pad towards the inside of the helmet and then

release the snap fasteners on the rear of the pad (Fig. 11A).

1.3 Completely remove the left cheek pad from the helmet by pulling the chin strap

out of the slot on the left cheek pad.

1.4 Repeat these steps with the padding of the right cheek pad.

NOTE: Do not remove the polystyrene cheek pads.

2 DISASSEMBLY OF THE ROLL NECK

2.1 Remove the rear aps of the roll neck from their seats on the shell sealing edge as

shown in Fig. 12 and in Fig. 15.

2.2 Once the left cheek pad front snap fastener is released, remove the front eyelet

fastener as shown in Fig. 11 A.

2.3 Repeat this step on the right side of the helmet.

2.4 Remove the roll neck.

2.5 Hook the cheek pads front snap buttons again (left and right).

3 DISASSEMBLY OF THE LINER

Before removing the liner, remove the roll neck as indicated in the previous paragraph.

3.1 Remove the rear aps of the liner from their seats on the shell sealing edge as

3.2 Hold the front left part of the liner and pull it upwards in order to remove the ap

from the support xed to the polystyrene inner shell (Fig. 14). Repeat the same steps to remove the front central and right aps.

3.3 Completely remove the liner from the helmet.20 21

4 ASSEMBLY OF THE LINER

4.1 Insert the liner correctly into the helmet and t it well against the base.

4.2 Insert the left front ap into the seat on the support xed to the polystyrene inner

shell and push it slightly downwards until it is completely locked (Fig. 14). Follow the same steps for the central front and right aps.

4.3 Insert the rear aps of the liner in their lower seats on the shell sealing edge as

4.4 Carefully adjust the liner until it adheres well to the shell.

NOTE: Check the correct assembly of the liner front area by lifting and lowering the VPS. These movements should be smooth. If this is not the case, repeat the steps 3.2 and 4.2.

5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ROLL NECK

5.1 Insert the rear aps of the roll neck in their upper seats on the shell sealing edge

as shown in Fig. 12 and in Fig. 15.

5.2 Once the left cheek pad front snap fastener is released, hook the front eyelet

fastener to the roll neck as shown in Fig. 11 A.

5.3 Repeat this step on the right side of the helmet.

5.4 Hook the cheek pads front snap buttons again (left and right).

6 ASSEMBLY OF THE CHEEK PADS

6.1 Pull the rectangular textile extension on the back of the left cheek pad and insert

the chin strap into the corresponding slot, extending it out from the opposite side of the padding (Fig. 11B).

6.2 Push the padding of the cheek pad in line with the snap fasteners on its back in

order to fasten them to their seats (Fig. 11A).

6.3 Repeat these steps with the padding of the right cheek pad.

WARNING!!! - Remove the padding only when cleaning or washing is required. - Never use the helmet if the inner comfort padding and the cheek pads have not been correctly and completely restored. - Delicately hand-wash in lukewarm water (max. 30°C) and neutral soap.

Rinse off with cold water and dry up at room temperature away from direct sunlight. - Never machine-wash the inner comfort padding. - The inner polystyrene is an easily deformable material, in fact it is apt to change or get partially destroyed to help absorb shocks.

Use a damp cloth to clean it and let it dry at room temperature away from direct sunlight. - Do not modify the helmet’s internal polystyrene components in any way. - Never use tools or equipment of any sort to carry out the steps described above.

• EYEWEAR ADAPTIVE 7 Creating space for glasses 7.1. Remove the left cheek pad from the helmet (see instructions above).

Open the cheek pad at the top, partially remove the padding and remove the die- cut part (Fig. 16), then ret the remaining padding in the cheek pad and close it. NOTE: it is recommended to keep the removed padding for any subsequent reuse.. 7.3. Ret the cheek pad on the helmet (see instructions above). 7.4. Repeat these steps with the right cheek pad.20 21 8 Removing space for glasses 8.1. Remove the left cheek pad from the helmet (see instructions above). 8.2. Open the cheek pad at the top, reinsert the previously removed padding (Fig. 16) in the cheek pad and close it. 8.3. Ret the cheek pad on the helmet (see instructions above). 8.4. Repeat these steps with the right cheek pad.

• VENTILATION The ventilation system of the N104 ABSOLUTE helmet consists of: - Lower ventilation system: it allows ventilation in the mouth and visor area. To open the ventilation system operate the slider as indicated in gure 17. To close the ventilation system operate the slider in the opposite direction. - Top ventilation system: it allows ventilation in the top area of the head thanks to the innovative AIR BOOSTER TECHNOLOGY that channels the air coming from the top air intake by directing it in the top area of the rider’s head without any dispersion. To open the front ventilation system move the slider of the top air intake until its limit stop (Fig. 18). To close the ventilation system operate the slider in the opposite direction. - Rear air extractors: they allow warm and stale air to ow out ensuring an opti- mum comfort inside the helmet (Fig. 19). N-COM

3 DÉMONTAGE DE LA COIFFE

4 MONTAGE DE LA COIFFE

This helmet is manufactured in a plant respecting the environment. At the end of its use, it is recommended to dispose of it according to specic regulations in force over the place or Country of residence.