Other Important Information; Modifications / Accessories; Frostbite - BRP EXOME User Manual

E. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. MODIFICATIONS / ACCESSORIES

Original components (in particular on the outer shell, inner shell and
restraint system) should not be altered or removed.
Remember that installing unapproved accessories or doing any helmet
modification can reduce the protective effect, renders the certification, all
warranty and insurance claims invalid.
Use only original parts, replacement parts and accessories that BRP has
expressly approved for your helmet!
Modifying your helmet may reduce its ability to protect you and increase
your risk of serious injury or death in an accident.
Modifications include the following:
• Drilling holes
• Cutting shell, strap or shock absorbing liner
• Pressing shock absorbing liner
• Modifying the retention system, including adding a chin cup
• Removing parts
• Painting
• Using adhesives
• Installing unapproved accessories
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2. FROSTBITE

What is frostbite?
Frostbite can be defined as the freezing of the skin and/or the bodily
tissues under the skin. It is thermal injury that can result from prolonged
exposure to moderate cold or brief exposure to extreme cold.
What causes frostbite to occur?
Different factors can contribute to the occurrence of frostbite such as:
• Length of time a person is exposed to the cold;
• Temperature outside;
• Force of the wind (wind-chill factor);
• Humidity in the air;
• Wetness of clothing;
• Previous frostbite or cold injury.
How to prevent frostbite
• Do not go outdoors for prolonged periods in severely cold weather.
• Always wear additional headwear such as a balaclava, neck tube, face
mask, or a combination of those items.
• Change any wet clothes immediately.
• Watch for signs of frostbites frequently: Red or pale skin, prickling and
numbness.
• Avoid caffeine, tobacco and alcohol when going out in the cold, as these
leave the skin more prone to thermal injury;
Sources:
• National Institutes of Health's Website:
https://medlineplus.gov/frostbite.html
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000866.htm
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