General Rules - SUOMY APEX Bedienungsanleitung

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GENERAL RULES

For maximum safety APEX must fit tightly and be correctly and secu-
rely fastened, so it cannot be taken off neither by pulling it nor by rota-
ting it around the head (see figure 1). If it is too big it may slide down
over the eyes or turn in a lateral direction due to movement during ri-
ding, thus blocking visibility.
figure 1
Do not use scarves or neck guards which could make the strap slide and the helmet fly off in case of crash.
APEX was designed to be used with most of the eyeglasses on the market. In any case check how the helmet fits with the glasses before purchasing it.
The function of the helmet is to reduce stress on the user's head in case of crash; this happens through a partial destruction and/or deforma-
tion of its components (mostly the external shell and the internal polystyrene shell). In this way, part of the energy generated by the impact is
absorbed by the components of the helmet, thus reducing the vibrations on the user's head, eliminating or limiting the risk of traumas.
The protection capacity of the helmet is not endless and certain crashes may generate such high stress that even the energy absorbed by the
helmet is not enough to protect the user from injuries: no helmet, even top quality helmets, can protect the head against the forces
generated by any type of crash.
The integrity of the shell and of the inside is essential to assure maximum performances in terms of safety. APEX was designed to absorb
crashes through a partial destruction of the shell or some of its parts that could be damaged after a crash even if it is not readily visibly. If the
helmet suffers further stress it might not be able to offer the maximum level of protection.
Do not use a helmet that suffered severe blows even though the damage is not readily visible; if the helmet is damaged it must be
replaced.
It is extremely dangerous to modify the helmet by sticking or gluing anything on it. Do not cut or punch the helmet's shell, do
not insert screws or paint it.
Do not change the internal lining of the helmet, particularly never cut or change the inside polystyrene padding: changes to the shape of the
internal polystyrene shell can affect the safety features of the helmet.
Damaged visors may reduce visibility especially during the night and must be immediately replaced with visors regularly certified according to
the standards in force.
Do not apply paint and/or adhesives on the visor. Do not remove the certification label from the visor.
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