The Helmet. SCHUBERTH S2

D. THE HELMET

Turbulators

The patented turbulators on the top of the face shield also optimise the aeroacoustic properties when riding and prevent acoustic disturbances in the form of whistling sounds that can be created by smooth and straight edges.

Warning:

The improved sealing in the lower section of the helmet can lead to an increased concentration of moisture inside the helmet, and thus to misting of the face shield, sun visor and eye glasses. This effect takes place when the helmet is not in an airstream but the face shield is closed (e.g. behind high motorcycle fairing or in immobile state at traffi c lights) and the venting element in the chin section is thus unable to function or to function adequately. If misting occurs, please open the visor so that there is a small gap through which the moisture can escape. Never ride with restricted vision.

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8. WIND DEFLECTOR

The wind defl ector prevents the unpleasant effect of the wind created as you ride fl owing into the helmet. In addition, the riding noise in the helmet is reduced.

1. The wind defl ector is attached by Velcro strips on the inside of the acoustic collar and can be removed when required to provide an additional fl ow of fresh air, especially in hot weather.

Tip:

The fi t of the bottom of the helmet is extremely important in ensuring that the helmet is as quiet as possible. If you have a smaller collar size, we recommend that you also wear a scarf.

9. RETENTION SYSTEM

The retention system of the S2 consists of a chinstrap that is additionally secured with neckbands at the back of the helmet shell (the anti-roll-off system, see section D.14.).

Chinstrap with Micro-Lock ratchet fastener

The S2 comes with a ratchet fastener. This locking system is easy to use and enables you to adjust the chinstrap perfectly to your head every time you put the helmet on.

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Adjusting the chinstrap

The length of the chinstrap is adjusted by increasing or reducing the length of strap pulled through the metal buckle. Adjust the length of the chinstrap so that it fi ts fi rmly but comfortably under your chin and fi x the end of the strap using the retaining loop with comfort pad.

Caution:

When adjusting the strap, make sure that the helmet cannot be pulled off in a forward direction with the chinstrap closed

Caution:

Check the adjustment of the chinstrap length at regular intervals (see section F.2.).

Opening and closing

To close the chinstrap fastener, slide the ratchet tongue step by step into the locking buckle. If you fi nd that the chinstrap fi ts too loosely around your chin, slide the ratchet tongue one step further into the locking buckle.

When adjusting the chinstrap, make sure that it rests fi rmly but not uncomfortably around your chin. To open the chinstrap, pull the red ribbon on the ratchet fastener upwards to release the locking buckle. Then pull the ratchet tongue out of the locking buckle.

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Warning:

The chin strap must be positioned under the chin!

Warning:

Never ride without making sure that the chinstrap is correctly fastened and adjusted and properly positioned. If the chinstrap is not correctly adjusted or fastened, the helmet could be displaced in the event of an accident.

Warning:

Do not twist the strap! The dented part of the tongue must be facing the inside of the helmet!

Warning:

Closing the comfort pad of the chinstrap alone will not provide adequate protection. The chinstrap must always be fully fastened.

Warning:

Never open the chinstrap while riding.

Warning:

Pull the red strap only to remove your helmet!

Never pull the red strap while riding!

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10. PINLOCK ® VISOR

The Pinlock ® visor is a double-wall visor that does not mist up.

The two visor plates are separated from each other and sealed with transparent, flexible silicone. The inner visor plate is fixed in place by eccentric pins, which pretensions the two visor plates towards each other and creates the sealing effect. An insulating air cushion is thus formed between the visor’s main plate – i.e. the outer plate – and the inner plate, which prevents any fogging up of the inner plate.

COATING

The main plate has a HighClear ® anti-scratch coating on both sides.

Note:

The helmet should never be used to hold gloves or any other objects as this may damage the scratch-sensitive Pinlock ® inner visor shield.

Note:

The Pinlock ® inner visor is supplied with a protective film.

Remove this film before using the helmet for the first time.

Note:

The Pinlock ® inner visor may only be used in conjunction with the SCHUBERTH main face shield that has been specially designed for this purpose. Other face shields must not be fitted.

Opening the face shield

To open the face shield, use your thumb to push the face shield up using one of the finger tabs situated to the left and right of the face shield, and move it to the desired position.

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Face shield (including urban position)

The face shield can be locked in any one of seven positions.

The second position (urban position) locks in place more firmly, providing greater resistance when the face shield is in this position. This makes it easier to lock the face shield in the urban position, especially while riding.

When you push the face shield open, it may well travel beyond the urban position, but it is easy to find this position by moving it downwards again. The face shield mechanism requires no additional lubrication. The face shield can be operated at any time irrespective of the position of the sun visor.

Closing the face shield

To close the face shield, grip the finger tabs at top left and right and press the face shield down with one movement until it audibly locks into place.

REPLACING THE VISOR SHIELD

Changing the visor shield is easy to do without tools using the convenient EasyChange visor mechanism. To replace the visor, it is helpful to place the helmet on a flat surface or on your lap while seated.

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Removing the face shield

1. Move the face shield into the uppermost locked position.

2. Press the spring underneath the face shield mechanism on one side towards the face shield opening, then do the same with the spring on the other side.

3. Move the face shield upwards until it is released from the face shield mechanism.

Fitting the face shield

1. Using both hands, guide the face shields locking studs into the respective recesses in the face shield mechanism.

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2. The face shield will then audibly lock into place when you press it gently towards the helmet with a simultaneous closing movement.

3. Make sure that the face shield mechanism is functioning properly by opening the face shield once to its maximum extent.

PINLOCK ® VISOR

Fitting

1. Lay the Pinlock ® visor in the face shield in such a way that one side of it is already slotted into the locking pin and the silicone seal is on the side facing the face shield.

2. Now grasp the other side of the

Pinlock ® visor by its upper and lower transverse edges and use your index finger to gently press the end of the visor into a slight

"S" shape. Now you can easily guide the slot over the locking pin and release the Pinlock ® visor into place.

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3. The Pinlock ® visor should now be positioned in the face shield with its lower edge parallel to the lower edge of the face shield. If you need to change the positioning of the Pinlock ® visor, use the balls of your thumbs to gently bend the face shield apart until the inner visor can be adjusted as required.

4. Check all round the visor to make sure that the silicone seal fits tightly and evenly against the face shield. Only if this is the case will the anti-misting properties function properly.

5. If you have not done so already, remove the protective film from the Pinlock ® visor

If the Pinlock ® visor is not air-tight and the face shield mists up, either the visor is not correctly in place or the pressure on the seal is inadequate. You can regulate the pressure on the seal by adjusting the eccentric locking pins. To do so, remove the Pinlock ® visor, then use a flat object with no sharp-edges to push the locking pins out of the face shield carefully from the inside; then rotate them by 180° and reinsert them. Fit the

Pinlock ® visor and check the seal.

Removal

1. Before starting to remove the

Pinlock ® visor, first lay the face shield on a soft, clean cloth so that its top edge is facing you.

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2. To reduce the pretensioning of the

Pinlock ® visor slightly if necessary, use the balls of your thumbs to carefully bend the face shield sufficiently apart while applying pressure with your thumbs to release the Pinlock ® visor and move it approx. 2-3 mm forward.

3. Now grip the back of the Pinlock ® visor with your index and middle fingers and lift it off the face shield. In this position you can easily remove the Pinlock ® visor from the locking pin with your thumb.

4. You can now remove the Pinlock ® visor from the face shield.

Note:

• to avoid scratching the face schield, never remove or fit

the Pinlock ® visor unless the visor unit is clean and dry.

• When fitting the Pinlock ® shield, check that neither dust

nor moisture are able to get between the two plates.

• When removing or fitting the Pinlock ® visor, it is always

best to lay the face schield unit on a clean, dry cloth.

• Check regularly to ensure that the fit of the silicone seal

between the face shield and the Pinlock ® visor is tight

and even.

Note:

In view of the strong air pressure acting on the silicone seal when travelling with an open face schield, we recommend riding with a closed face schield at all times to prevent any dirt or moisture from getting inside the helmet.

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Note:

Never press the locking pins out with your fingers as they may break.

Caution:

As a result of the double shield lens structure, there is a possibility of greater light reflection in the face schield, especially when riding at night. As a rule, such light reflection is regarded as uncritical due to the absence of misting with this type of visor. However, if this light reflection should cause you difficulties - because of particular sensitivity to it, for example - you should refrain from using the Pinlock ® visor.

Caution:

If moisture is present in or has penetrated the airtight area between the two plates, you should remove the Pinlock ® visor immediately in order to prevent any interference with visibility. Do not re-fit it until both plstes are completely dry (we recommend air-drying). If you should subsequently detect any further penetration of moisture, the Pinlock ® visor should not be used on any account and must be replaced.

Safety note

Check before each journey that the face shield and suns visor mechanism are functioning correctly and that the face shield and sun visor will provide good visibility. Any dirt should be removed before setting off. Check the face shield and sun visor for physical damage and cracks. Severely scratched or matt face shields will seriously impair visibility and should be replaced before setting off on a journey.

Caution:

Petrol, solvent and fuel vapours can cause cracking of the face shield . Make sure that the face shield is never exposed to such vapours! Never place the helmet on the tank of your bike.

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11. SUN VISOR

Sun visor

The sun visor is tinted grey and has a 3D shape. Thanks to the sun visor's 1.5mm thickness, it provides protection against small stone chips or insects when driving with the visor up. It is also scratch-resistant and offers effective UV protection* with its special polycarbonate structure.

* Tested in accordance with the Australian sunglasses standard AS/NZS 1067:2003 lens category 3.

Operation

The sun visor is operated by means of the slide positioned on the left in the chin area, which is easy to use even when wearing gloves.

Moving the slide towards the back lowers the sun visor, moving it forwards retracts the sun visor inside the inner helmet shell and locks it in position.

The sun visor can be operated irrespective of the position of the face shield.

Note:

Only use the slide to operate the sun visor.

Caution:

Never ride in the dark or in conditions of poor visibility with the sun visor down. Always raise the sun visor before entering a tunnel.

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Caution:

Riding without the face shield or with an open face shield can result in injury to the eyes and face from stones, dust, insects and other fl ying objects. The sun visor, when lowered, will offer a certain amount of protection from light impact from stones or insects but does not provide protection against all hazards.

REPLACING THE SUN VISOR

The sun visor can be replaced without tools.

Tip:

To avoid fi ngerprints and scratches, use a soft, clean cloth (we recommend a microfi bre cloth) to hold the sun visor when removing or fi tting it.

Tip:

Changing the sun visor is easier when the chin section is open and locked in place. It is also helpful if you place the helmet on a fl at surface or on your lap while seated.

Note:

Try to prevent the sun visor coming into contact with the helmet's inner shell when removing or fi tting it.

Removing the sun visor

1. Pivot the sun visor down.

2. Bend the middle snap connection with locating pegs gently outwards until the sun visor is released from the holder on one side.

3. Repeat this step for the other side.

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Tip:

The sun visor holders should remain in the lower position until you re-fi t the sun visor.

Fitting the sun visor

1. Put the sun visor between the snap connections and fi t it on to the locating pegs on one side and then on the other.

2. Position the sun visor between helmet inner and outer shell and lower it with the operating slide.

3. For safety, check that the sun visor mechanism is functioning correctly

Warning:

Make sure that the sun visor is properly engaged in the sun visor sockets. If not properly engaged the sun visor comes loose and/or falls off while you are riding, your vision may be limited or blocked, which could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injury or

12. INNER LINING

The replaceable inner lining of the S2 is washable and ensures both an excellent fi t and improved ventilation of the helmet.

The high-comfort cheek pads ensure that the helmet fi ts comfortably around the cheeks, and the headband pad provides an optimal fi t all around the head. The head pad sits comfortably on the head without covering the ventilation channels (see

Section D. 13, Ventilation systems/Head ventilation).

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D. THE HELMET

All parts of the inner lining are made from materials that are gentle on the skin (especially those that come into direct contact with the head). The material used for the cheek pads is

Coolmax ® , a soft, breathable material that also conducts heat and moisture very well, while the headband pad is made from a special, cooling Thermacool material.

Removing the lining

Note:

When removing the lining, the cheek pads must first be detached before taking out the headband pad. When fitting the lining, remember to insert the headband pad before the cheek pads.

Removing the high-comfort cheek pads

1. Take hold of the sides of the acoustic collar and pull it out of its fitting.

2. Release the high-comfort chin pads by pulling the three red pins out of their plug fittings.

3. Take hold of the chinstrap pad and pull the loop of the neckband out from around the chinstrap.

4. Now pull the chinstrap backwards out of the cheek pad.

5. Pull the neckband out through the neckband channel.

6. Separate the chinstrap pad from the chinstrap by releasing the button fixing.

7. Repeat steps 2-5 for the second cheek pad.

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Fitting the high-comfort cheek pads

1. Button the chinstrap pad on to the chinstrap and thread the chinstrap through the loop on the chinstrap pad.

2. Thread the neckband through the neckband channel.

3. Push the chinstrap and chinstrap pad through the opening in the high-comfort cheek pad.

4. Now pull the loop of the neckband over the chinstrap and pull the neckband tight from the back.

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5. Push the plastic tongue with round holes on the head pad over the pin sewn in to the back of the cheek pad and fix it in place using the red plug-in strip.

6. Fix the remaining two pins on the cheek pad into the red plug-in strips.

7. Replace the acoustic collar in the guide strip between the bottom edge of the helmet and the highcomfort cheek pads. Start inserting it at the back and slowly feed the acoustic collar along the guide strip.

8. Repeat steps 2 - 6 for the second cheek pad.

Note:

Ensure that the neckbands are not twisted.

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Removing the headband pad

1. First remove the high-comfort cheek pads.

2. The headband pad is attached to the inner shell by means of Velcro strips and clamps and can be removed by pulling it out carefully.

Fitting the headband pad

The plastic strip sewn into the front section and the clips in the neck area serve as attachments for the headband pad.

1. Slide the plastic strip gradually under the notches of the plastic strip attached to the inner shell.

2. Put the plastic tongue with the round holes over the pin sewn into the rear section of the cheek pad and fix this into place using the red plug-in strip.

Note:

When inserting the headband pad, make sure that the headband ventilation cut-outs are positioned over the ventilation channels at the back of the helmet and that the headband runs centrally between the two ventilation channels.

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Caution:

Never ride when parts of the inner lining have been removed.

Caution:

Excessive heat (e.g. exhaust heat) can cause damage to the inner lining!

Note:

To avoid damage to the inner lining and inner shell, do not hang the helmet over the mirrors or handlebar grips.

13. VENTILATION SYSTEMS

Ventilation device 1 – face shield setting

The S2 has a face shield that adjusts to several positions. Depen- ding on your road speed and the tendency of the face shield to mist up, open the face shield sufficiently wide to stop it misting up but so that it still protects your eyes from excessive draft.

Urban position

In its second locking position, the face shield is automatically in urban position. Air entering through the bottom gap flows over the inside of the face shield and escapes through the opening at the top.

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Ventilation device 2 – inlet vent in chin area

(face shield ventilation)

To ventilate the face shield, the S2 is provided with an inlet in the chin area. Irrespective of riding posture, around 80-90% of the central airstream flows directly into this inlet when open. A deflector ensures that the air current ventilates the face shield effectively even at low road speeds. You can open and close the inlet by pushing the vent upwards or downwards.

Ventilation system 3 – head ventilation

There is a large air inlet cowl with a three-stage adjustable ventilation system on the top of the helmet shell for ventilating the top of your head.

Air entering the helmet through this inlet cowl is directed via channels to the top of the head. Inside the helmet, the head padding system enables direct contact between incoming air and the surface of the head, thereby conducting the heat away from the inside of the helmet quickly. The ventilation is adjusted by means of a slide on the air inlet cowl that is easy to operate even when wearing gloves. Moving the slide backwards to the first locking position produces partial ventilation, moving it further back opens the air inlet to its full extent.

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Summer and winter adjustment

The ventilation of the S2 can also be adjusted to suit the seasons, weather conditions or your personal preferences. While you will prefer the cooling air current to flow directly on to your head in summer, in autumn/winter you can reduce the volume of incoming cold air, or divert it, by covering the ventilation channels with the head pad. To do so, raise the middle bar of the head pad slightly and fold out the fabric flaps located behind the front section.

Ventilation device 4 – interior air extraction

The S2 is equipped with an innovative air extraction system. Fresh air flowing in through the head vent is directed via the air channels in the inner shell to the back of the helmet.

The reduced pressure that prevails at the back of the helmet ensures that the air is constantly sucked out through the air vents and special netting material fitted to the neck pad, thus guaranteeing a pleasant climate inside the helmet.

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Ventilation device 5 – minimum level of fresh air

The special shaping of the top of the chin vent provides the helmet with a guaranteed minimum ventilation function that ensures a constant supply of fresh air. The air entering in this way is regulated so that the rider barely notices it, but it provides an effective supply of fresh air from a speed as low as 30 kph (provided the helmet is positioned fully in the air flow when travelling). This function counteracts any build-up of mist on the visor and any excessive concentration of CO

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, even when the helmet is fully closed.

14. ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURES

Anti-roll-off system (A.R.O.S.)

The anti-roll-off system specially developed by SCHUBERTH and provided as a safety feature in every SCHUBERTH motorcycle helmet ensures that, if the chinstrap is fastened and correctly adjusted a) the helmet cannot pivot off the head from behind, b) the risk of contact between the chin section of the helmet and the chin or neck of the rider is minimised due to the low angle of tilt and

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Reflective panels

Together with the silver reflective strips located laterally at the back of the neck pad, the two reflective panels integrated into the left and right areas under the visor plate help make the motorcycle rider more noticeable on the road, especially in conditions of poor visibility. If the helmet is plain (no decoration), the SCHUBERTH name also appears on the front and back of the helmet in a reflective film.

Note:

Keep the reflective safety areas clean.

Note:

When riding in France, local law requires that further reflective safety stickers be attached to the front, back and both sides of the helmet.

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