SUOMY F1 - Manual (Page 6)

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure adequate protection, the J12 helmet must fit perfectly and be
correctly and firmly fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed by
pulling or rotating it on the head. If it is too large, it may slip down over the
eyes or twist while you are riding preventing the correct visibility.
Only the fire resistant balaclava can be worn under the helmet, do not use
scarves or neck bands as these could cause the chinstrap to slip and the
helmet to roll off in case of crash.
No helmet can protect the head against the forces generated by any impact.
The shell and liner must be intact in order to ensure maximum safety
performance. J12 is designed to absorb impact by the partial destruction of
the shell or other parts.
The damage caused by the impact may be invisible at sight. In the event of
subsequent stresses, the helmet may no longer be able to offer maximum
protection. Never use a helmet which has been subjected to impact, even if
there is no apparent damage. In the event of impact, the helmet must be
replaced.
It is extremely dangerous to modify the helmet by attaching or gluing over it
any kind of part. Never cut or perforate the shell of the helmet. Never paint or
insert screws.
Never modify the interior of the helmet. In particular, the polystyrene liner must
not be cut: alterations to the configuration of the polystyrene inner shell reduce
the safety characteristics of the helmet.
Scratched visors are unsafe and not to be used during the night and should
be replaced by clear ones. Tinted visors should not be used at night or in any
condition that causes poor visibility
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 05
REPAINTING
J12 F1 can be repainted only respecting the following indications:
before proceeding to the here below operations remove all the external
accessories ( visor, screws, vents, etc.).
The inside parts (liner and chin straps) must not absolutely be removed. The
whole inside part of the helmet must be carefully protected so that it is not
altered by the following operations.
All the threated metallic components originally assembled over the shell must
be protected in such a way that no infiltration of any strange material can
compromise the performance of the helmet.
The preliminary cleaning of the shell must be done according to the
instructions contained in this leaflet (see clause : Maintenance). Do not use
gasoline or other solvents that could damage the structure of the helmet. The
polishing of the surface must be done with smooth and thin abrasive and
must be limited only to the superficial layer of the painting.
Deeper treatment can compromise the flame-resistant coating and the
properties of resistance against the fire.
For the painting use only acrylic varnish or poliurethanic bi- components
painting or poliurethanic painting for the finishing layer.