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Protective helmets are part of your personal protection equipment and
help avoid head injuries or at least signicantly reduce the consequences.
Please take some time to read the following instructions and information
on adjusting your helmet. It is in the interest of your safety and comfort.
Detailled information and illustrations can be found on the front pages.
1. General Information
According to the current technological standards, this cycling helmet
represents the best possible protection for your head against external
adverse effects. It can, however, never guarantee complete prevention
of injuries. Our cycling helmets full the European standard VG1 01.40
2014-12. All helmets correspond with the European directive 89/686/EEC
and bear the CE marking. Within the scope of this standard, helmets are
tested for shock absorption, slipping, chin strap strength and coverage
zones.
2. Selecting the right helmet size
A helmet can only protect you if it ts properly. Measure your head circum-
ference at the widest point and then select the right size.
The sizes of KED helmets are found on a label inside the helmet.
The helmet must feel safe and comfortable on your head. Try out different
helmets; you will notice initial differences straight away. Look in the mirror
- your helmet should suit you too.
3. Altering the size adjustment system
A good t is a prerequisite for the best possible protection. This is why the
helmet is equipped with the QuickSafe adjustment system. The head ring
size can be suitably adjusted by turning the adjustment wheel. If you turn
the wheel in the „-“ direction the head ring tightens, and then releases
when turned in the „+“ direction (see gure 2).
4. Correct positioning
Always position the helmet horizontally on your head, so that your fore-
head is protected but your vision is not impaired. Your helmet should not
be positioned towards the back of your head either (see gure 1).
5. Tight t
You can check your helmet for a tight t by shaking your head lightly with
the chin strap open. In doing so, the helmet should not slip. An optimal t
is necessary so that the helmet fulls its safety function 100%.
6. Strap adjustment
a)
If your helmet is equipped with a Quickstopp System (see g. 4a or 4b),
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