NOTICE D'UTILISATION Race Company

INSTRUCTION MANUALPlease read these instructions before using yourprotection for the first time.Helmet for cyclistes, skateboarders, rollerskaters.Item : NEW ZEKOUSizes : XXS (49-52cm), XS (52-56cm) et S (56-58cm)Reference : ZEKE TXPRZEKTested by :CRITT SPORT LOISIRSZ.I. du Sanital - Rue Albert EinsteinF-86100 CHATELLERAULT - 0501Conform to the decree France n°94-689 of august 5th1994 and European Directive 89/686/EECof december 21th 1989.Conform to CRITT protocol.ComplaintsFor any complaints please contact customer service at04 90 04 46 67For all other questions please contact Race Company.Race CompanyQuartier Salignan - Le Chêne - 84400 APT - FRANCETel. : 0033 (0)4 90 04 46 60Fax : 0033 (0)4 86 55 60 35e-mail : contact@raceco-mtb.comwww.raceo-mtb.com - www.trick-x.comINSTRUCTIONS• Congratulations on choosing TRICKX. Please read this notice before youuse our product.• TRICKX protection meets all the test requirements necessary to ensureyour health and safety. Our ergonomics let you move freely while maintainingthe highest level of safety possible.• TRICKX products are made to protect you when used only as directed duringthe activities our product was made for.• TRICKX products are made with materials that assist in keeping yourproduct hygienic while providing protection. This is achieved by using foammade of a microfil neoprene that helps wick perspiration.• TRICKX products are made to offer a custom fit while maintaining all healthand safety requirements. Our product is offered in a number of sizes and withadjustable straps, creating a fit customized to each user. Proper sizing andpositioning of the equipment during use, is necessary to provide maximumprotection.• TRICKX products are made to be light and easy to wear without compromisingthe ability to protect.• TRICKX products are manufactured to offer protection for the followingactivities only : cyclistes, skateboarders and rollerskaters.• All of our products are compatible with each other to assure the optimumlevel of protection.This product is not to be used for the followingWARNING ! It is not advised that children wear this helmet while involvedin activities such as climbing or in other activities which have a risk ofstrangulation, hanging, or the possibility of being suspended by the helmet.• It is not to be used while operating a motorcycle or any other motorizedvehicle.• It is not intended to offer protection while handling explosives.• It is not to be used in extremely dangerous situations• It is not to be used to protect against mechanical or motorized impacts• It is to not be used to protect against risk of electrical shock.• It is not to be used to protect against physical injuries such as: scrapes, cuts,bites, and or stings.• It is not to be used to protect against drowning.• It is not to be used to protect against the negative effects of loud noises.• It is not to be used to protect against extreme heat or fire.• It is not to be used to protect against extreme cold.• It is not to be used to protect against radiation.• It is not to be used to protect against toxic or infectious substances.No protector or vest can offer a full protection against injuries and limits ofutilisation of the product itself (like temperature range, exchange after crash,ageing…)Storage InstructionsTRICKX helmets should not be stored in extremely high temperatures. Yourhelmet may be damaged if stored in temperatures exceeding 65º C.A closed vehicle or a storage bag exposed to the sun may create suchtemperatures. Exposure to these temperatures may alter the protectivecapacity of the materials that your helmet is made of. If you notice that themolded plastic shell has developed cracks or has become excessively rigid,you should discard the helmet.How to wear properly• TRICKX helmets are intended to provide protection only against impactsof a reasonable force during activities approved for this helmet. Certaintraumas, due to the violence of impact, may not be prevented while wearingthis helmet.• Your helmet must be worn correctly to be effective. Failure to wear yourhelmet correctly inhibits the protective qualities of the helmet. It isimportant that the helmet is properly attached and adjusted so that it isnot possible to move it forward, backward or side-to-side.• If the helmet does not fit with the size of protective pads it came with,replace them with protective pads of a different size. Don’t hesitate to mixand match the size of the pads to find a custom fit.• Your helmet is offered in XXS, XS and S sizes. The optimal level ofprotection is achieved when the helmet is adjusted to fit the user. Beforeevery use, be sure that the helmet is properly adjusted and that all thebuckles are fastened.1. Put the helmet on making sure that it fits snugly and that it touches thetop of your head.2. Fasten the chinstrap buckle and then adjust the chinstrap with yourhand until the helmet fits snugly.3. The helmet should be fixed firmly and centered on your head. To adjustthe helmet to the front, tighten the chinstrap. To adjust the helmet to therear, loosen the chinstrap.4. To verify the correct fit of your helmet, open your mouth with the helmeton and fastened. You should feel the strap pull on your chin.5. Try to move your helmet (after it is on, adjusted and buckled) side-to-sideand front to back. If the helmet moves considerably, tighten the strapsand adjustments. Make sure that the interchangeable protective padsare the right size for your head. The helmet should not move excessivelyin any direction. It should not be possible to take the helmet off withoutunfastening the buckles.6. If the fit of the helmet is not tight enough it may not prevent wounds incase of sliding.7. Verify all adjustments and make sure you put your helmet on correctlyevery time it is worn.Cleaning and maintenance• The helmet should be washed with soap and water. Rinse and let air dry.• If you notice cracks or abnormal stiffness in the molded plastic shell, youshould discard the helmet.• If you notice that the product is different from when originally purchased,discard the helmet.• If the helmet has received an impact the shock absorbing materials areno longer effective, the helmet should be discarded• The helmet should not be repaired or modified.Technical test• TRICKX products have undergone a number of tests to ensure that theproducts provide the highest level of protection possible.• TRICKX products are conform to laboratory test that conform to thedecree France No. 94-689 of Aug. 5 1994 and the European Directive89/686/EEC of December 21 ; 1989 and to the protocol CRITT.• TRICKX is not responsible for any problems with compatibility while usingother protection than TRICKX.PACKAGING• Original packagings are the most adapted for TRICKX protectionstransport.