X502 Ultra Carbon Puro - Motorcycle helmet Nolan - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL X502 Ultra Carbon Puro Nolan

SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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.14 15 - 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.

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. ENGLISH Fig. A16 17

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).

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 specic 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.

3.1. 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 particu- lar attention not to lose the trim of the upper central threaded cover plate “A” placed between the peak and the shell (Fig. 2B).16 17

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 hel- met. 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 X-Lite dealer.

REMOVABLE INNER COMFORT PADDING

The removable comfort padding consists of a liner, pads of the side cheek pads (right and left) and covering straps, all completely removable and washable. The cheek pads are also characterised by removable inner expanding foam padding.

5. Cheek Pad Disassembly

5.1. Unfasten the chin strap (see instructions). 5.2. Gently pull the red strap in the front area of the pad of the left cheek pad to release the safety lever on its back (Fig. 4). 5.3. Hold the front part of the pad of the left cheek pad and turn it upwards to un- hook the front and upper hooks on its back (Fig. 5). 5.4. Pull the back of the pad of the left cheek pad towards the inside of the helmet to undo the snap fastener on its back (Fig. 6). 5.5. Pull brackets “A” and “B” of the pad of the left cheek pad upwards to unhook them from the corresponding plates between the outer shell and polystyrene cheek pad (Fig. 7). 5.6. Completely remove the pad of the left cheek pad from the helmet. 5.7. Repeat these steps with the right cheek pad. Note: Do not remove the polystyrene cheek pads from the helmet shell.18 19

6. Disassembly of the inner expanding foam padding of the cheek pads

To make it easier to wash the inner comfort padding components, the cheek pads of the helmet are tted with inner expanding foam padding that can be removed from the fabric lining. To remove the padding, proceed as follows after removing the cheek pads from the helmet (see instructions above). 6.1. Unhook the three eyelets of the rear frame of the left cheek pad next to the two hooks “A” (top and front) and snap button “D” (rear) on its back, respectively (Fig. 8). 6.2. Take the top “B” and bottom “C” aps of the frame out of the respective loops on the back of the frame (Fig. 8). 6.3. Gently remove the inner expanding foam padding from the fabric lining of the cheek pad (Fig. 9). 6.4. Repeat these steps with the right cheek pad.

7. Disassembly of the chin strap covering

To remove the chin strap covering from the strap, proceed as follows after removing the cheek pads from the helmet (see instructions above). 7.1. Pull the left covering strap in line with the “hook and loop fastener” to separate it from the chin strap band and then take it off (Fig. 10A). 7.2. Repeat these steps with the right covering strap.10C

8. Liner disassembly

8.1. Pull the back of the comfort padding towards the inside of the helmet to un- hook the two side buttons on its back from their seats on the rear support xed to the polystyrene inner shell (Fig. 11). 8.2. Unhook the left front ap from the support xed to the inner shell below the trim of the upper edge of the shell by slightly pulling the comfort padding towards the inside of the helmet (Fig. 12). Repeat the same steps for the central front and right front aps. 8.3. Completely remove the comfort padding from the helmet.

9.1. Properly insert the comfort padding into the helmet. 9.2. Slip the left front ap of the liner into its seat by slightly deforming the upper shell sealing edge (Fig. 13). Repeat the same steps for the central front and right front aps. 9.3. Correctly turn up the shell sealing edge and press downwards in line with the three front aps (left, central and right) until they are fully fastened to the sup- port. Make sure that the front helmet area is as shown in Fig. 14. 9.4. Fasten the two side buttons on the back of the rear part of the comfort padding to the corresponding seats on the rear support xed to the polystyrene inner shell (Fig. 11). 9.5. Spread out the inner comfort padding and make it stick to the inner shell by ap- plying pressure rst in the upper zone, so that the hook and loop fastener strap on the top of the inside of the shell grips, and then along the circumference.18 19

10. Assembly of the chin strap covering

The right and left chin strap covering are different from each other (Fig. 10B). 10.1. After identifying the left covering strap, insert the release mechanism of the chin strap inside of it in line with the free end of the “hook and loop fastener” until it comes completely out from the central slot. Press the free end of the strap over the chin strap band in line with the “hook and loop fastener” and pull the strap to stretch it out completely (Fig. 10A). 10.2. Repeat these steps with the right covering strap. 10.3. Make sure the straps are secured by gently pulling them towards the inside of the helmet. 10.4. If the release mechanism is the D-Ring type, check that the anti-uttering snap button on the left strap only is correctly placed past the two D-rings (Fig. 10B).

11. Assembly of the inner expanding foam padding of the cheek pads

11.1. Gently put the inner expanding foam padding inside the fabric lining of the left cheek pad (Fig. 9). Carefully spread out the padding while checking that there are no wrinkles in the cheek pad fabric lining. 11.2. Insert the upper “B” and lower “C” aps of the frame in their loops on the back of the frame (Fig. 8). 11.3. Hook the three eyelets of the rear frame of the left cheek pad near the two “A” hooks (top and front) and snap button “D” (rear) on the back (Fig. 8). 11.4. Repeat these steps with the right cheek pad.

Warning: the rear eyelet with its snap button “D” has a shape different from

that of the front and top eyelets and of the corresponding hooks “A”.

12. Cheek Pad Assembly

12.1. Take the pad of the left cheek pad and check that the safety lever on the back is in the opening position (Fig. 15). 12.2. Put the left cheek pad inside the helmet and insert the rear bracket “B” in the corresponding plate between the outer shell and polystyrene cheek pad by pressing until it is fastened (Fig. 7). 12.3. Insert the chin strap in the passageway of the cheek pad padding and press near the rear snap fastener placed on the back to fasten it to the relevant seat on the polystyrene cheek pad (Fig. 6). 12.4. Press the pad of the left cheek pad against the polystyrene cheek pad and at the same time turn it inwards to fasten the front and top hooks on its back. (Fig. 5). 12.5. Press the safety lever upwards in line with the fastening area of the red strap to turn it towards the cheek pad padding until it reaches its closing position. (Fig. 4). 12.6. Check that the fastener and hooks are rmly fastened by slightly pulling the pad of the cheek pad towards the inside of the helmet, then check that it re- mains adherent to the polystyrene cheek pad. 12.7. Insert front bracket “A” in the corresponding plate between the outer shell and polystyrene cheek pad, then press it until it becomes fastened (Fig. 7). Place the front red strap against the inner surface of the chin guard.20 21 12.8. Repeat these steps with the right cheek pad.

Warning: the buttons are not hooked until a click is heard. Check that the strap

comes out properly from the cheek pad padding. WARNING - If your helmet is equipped with the double D-Ring retention system, pull it down as indicated in the attached double D-Ring label. - Remove the inner comfort padding only when cleaning or washing is required. - Never use the helmet if all parts of the inner comfort padding have not been correctly and completely reassembled. - Delicately hand-wash in lukewarm water (max. 30° C) and neutral soap. - Rinse with cold water and allow drying at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. - Never machine-wash the inner comfort padding. - The inner polystyrene is an easily deformable material. It is apt to change or get partially destroyed to help absorb shocks. - Do not modify or alter the helmet’s internal polystyrene components in any way. - Clean the inner polystyrene components with a damp cloth only and allow it to dry at room temperature away from direct sunlight. - Never use tools or equipment of any sort to carry out the steps described above. EYEWEAR ADAPTIVE

13. Creating space for glasses

13.1. Remove the left cheek pad from the helmet (see instructions above). 13.2. Unhook the rear frame eyelet of the cheek pad in line with the top hook “A” shown on its back (Fig. 16). 13.3. Take the top ap “B” of the frame out of the loop on the back of the frame (Fig. 16). 13.4. Gently remove the inner expanding foam padding from the fabric lining of the cheek pad (Fig. 17). 13.5. Remove the upper part of the inner pre-punched padding (Fig. 17), then cor- rectly put back the remaining padding part in the cheek pad. NOTE: it is recommended to keep the removed padding for any subse- quent reuse. 13.6. Put the top ap “B” of the frame back in the loop on the back of the cheek pad and refasten the eyelet in line with the top hook “A” on the back (Fig. 16). 13.7. Ret the complete cheek pad on the helmet (see instructions above). 13.8. Repeat these steps with the right cheek pad.

14. Removing space for glasses

14.1. Remove the left cheek pad from the helmet (see instructions above). 14.2. Unhook the rear frame eyelet of the cheek pad in line with the top hook “A” shown on its back (Fig. 16).20 21 14.3. Take the top ap “B” of the frame out of the loop on the back of the frame (Fig. 16). 14.4. Properly insert part of the previously removed padding in the fabric lining of the cheek pad (Fig. 17). 14.5. Put the top ap “B” of the frame back in the loop on the back of the cheek pad and refasten the eyelet in line with the top hook “A” on the back (Fig. 16). 14.6. Ret the complete cheek pad on the helmet (see instructions above). 14.7. Repeat these steps with the right cheek pad.

NOLAN EMERGENCY RELEASE SYSTEM

The Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) allows the rescue personnel to remove the pads of the cheek pads from the helmet while it is still on the rider’s head. To remove the pad of the left cheek pad from the helmet, unfasten the chin strap and then pull the red strap in the front area of the pad as shown in Fig. 18. The safety lever placed on the back of the pad of the cheek pad will rst release and then, while continuing to pull the red strap, the pad will release from the polystyrene and gradually turn toward the outside of the helmet, leaving its side area free. Repeat the same step on the right side of the helmet, which can then be more easily removed from the rider’s head. WARNING - Never pull the red straps of the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) while riding. - Always check that the cheek pads are properly installed. After using the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS), check that the cheek pads are not dam- aged and reassemble them following the instructions above. - Do not use the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) for the routine cheek pad maintenance and cleaning operations. - Do not take the stickers shown in Fig. 19 off the helmet as they could provide useful information to rescue personnel. - Should the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) fail or be damaged, please refer to an X-Lite authorized dealer. - Use the Nolan Emergency Release System (NERS) for providing aid only if you have proven expertise and qualications in the eld. If in doubt, call the appro- priate emergency personnel. “CAMEL BAG” ARRANGEMENT FOR THE HYDRATION SYSTEM The helmet is designed to facilitate installation of a hydration system (not supplied) and fastening its hose. It includes (Fig. 20): - a side hose clip “A”, on the “READY FOR CAMEL BAG” strap, useful for fas- tening the hydration system hose; - a deformable seat “B” on the lower edge of the inner chin guard for positioning the end of the hose with the suction valve near the mouth.22 23 The “READY FOR CAMEL BAG” strap and the deformable seat “B” are on both sides of the helmet. If you do not use a hydration system, we recommend removing hose clip “A” (see instructions below) and positioning the “READY FOR CAMEL BAG” straps behind the pads of the removable cheek pads. To do so, pull the bottom part of the pad of the left cheek pad upwards to release brackets “C” and “D” from the corresponding plates between the outer shell and the polystyrene cheek pad (Fig. 21). Then place the “CAMEL BAG” strap against the polystyrene cheek pad (Fig. 22). Afterwards insert brackets “C” and “D” in the corresponding plates between the outer shell and the polystyrene cheek pad, then press until they are fastened (Fig. 21). Repeat these steps with the right cheek pad.

15. Hydration system hose assembly

To fasten the hydration system hose, slightly buckle the free part of side hose clip “A” and put the hose inside it. Then buckle seat “B” of the inner chin guard and insert the initial part of the hose with the suction valve inside it. Adjust the length of the hose by sliding it into housings “A” and “B” and continue to assemble the hydration system following the relevant instructions and recommendations provided by its manufacturer.

16. Hydration system hose disassembly

To disassemble the hydration system hose, slip off its initial part by buckling seat “B” of the inner chin guard. Then remove the hose from side hose clip “A” while buckling it slightly.

17. Hose clip disassembly

To remove fastening side hose clip “A” from the “READY FOR CAMEL BAG” strap, buckle its side parts and remove them from the strap (Fig. 23).

18. Hose clip assembly

To assemble side hose clip “A” on the “READY FOR CAMEL BAG” strap, insert rst one and then the other deformable side part of the clip under the “READY FOR CAM- EL BAG” strap until they are completely fastened while taking care to position the free and deformable fastening part of the hose facing upward (Fig. 20). WARNING - Do not use for any reason the “READY FOR CAMEL BAG” straps and/or the hose clip for any purpose other than those described above. - Always check that the side hose clip does not become entangled with clothing or obstructs movement of the head and helmet, which must always be free. Verify this by wearing all your clothing, including any neck and/or body braces and protectors normally used in off-road sports. If necessary, remove the side hose clip from the helmet.22 23 - Remove the side hose clip and fold back the “READY FOR CAMEL BAG” strap if a hydration system is not used. - Fasten the side hose clip only to the “READY FOR CAMEL BAG” strap. - Do not fasten the side hose clip to the cheek pads and/or removable padding. - Do not modify or tamper with the helmet components to install the hydration system. Check that the hydration system hose is compatible with the hose clip and deformable seat of the chin guard. - In case of doubt, malfunctioning or damage, please contact an X-Lite author- ized dealer. VENTILATION SYSTEM The ventilation system of the helmet (Fig. 24) consists of: Upper air intakes: the two openings located under the peak capture and channel the air, directing it dispersion-free in the upper area of the rider’s head. Front air intakes: also with the contribution of the side conveyors, two openings located under the peak capture and channel the air, directing it dispersion-free in the front area of the rider’s head. Another two openings are in the front area, near the sealing edge of the window opening. Chin guard air intake: provides ventilation in the mouth area while ltering its con- tent. Air extractors: located on the upper rear part of the helmet, in line with the rear base edge and on the sides of the helmet so that warm and stale air can ow out, thus ensuring optimum comfort inside the helmet.

CHIN GUARD AIR INTAKE FILTERS

The chin guard air intake is tted with a xed external lter in metal mesh that allows easy air intake while limiting the entry of insects or small stones, and a second re- movable internal lter assembled in the inner chin guard that can be removed from its housing to increase the ow rate of the air intake and/or to be washed.

19. Disassembly of the removable internal lter

To remove the removable internal lter, pry its holding frame towards the inside of the helmet near the upper right corner of the frame. Unfasten the holding frame from the deformable internal chin guard by slipping the fastening aps out of the slots on the internal chin guard. Completely remove the holding frame from the chin guard and pull the lter out from its housing in the internal chin guard. Then reassemble the lter holding frame on the internal chin guard by inserting, one by one, the side and then upper fastening aps of the frame in the corresponding slots on the internal chin guard applying light pressure above (Fig. 25).24 25

20. Assembly of the removable internal lter

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