General; Safety Information - BRP EXOME User Manual

A. GENERAL

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

This helmet is backed by the BRP warranty and a network of authorized
dealers and distributors ready to provide the parts, service, or accessories
that you may require. Genuine BRP parts should be used for replacement
to maintain the warranty, consult an authorized BRP dealer.
Use this User Guide to acquaint yourself with your new helmet and its
various functions. Make sure you read and understand the contents of this
guide and keep it for future reference. The information and components
descriptions contained in this guide are accurate at time of publication.
The illustrations in this document may not show the typical construction of
the different assemblies or may not reproduce the full detail or exact
shape of the parts shown, however, they represent parts which have the
same or a similar function.
This guide uses the following safety alert symbol
signal words to indicate a potential personal injury hazard.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Address practices not related to personal injury.
Simply reading this guide will not eliminate hazards. The user must
understand and follow the instructions. Because of its ongoing
commitment to product quality and innovation, BRP reserves the right at
any time to discontinue or change specifications, designs, features, or
equipment without incurring obligation. If anyone seeks to translate any
portion of this guide into any language, this person must ensure that the
translation is accurate.
in conjunction with
WARNING
NOTICE
WARNING
Riding a motorized vehicle can be extremely dangerous. This helmet
provides limited protection to the head. It complies with U.S. Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (DOT FMVSS 218) and/or the United
Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation 22 (ECE R22.06).
However, it will not protect the wearer against all possible impacts. Some
impacts may exceed this helmet's capability to provide protection and
result in serious head, brain, spinal, or other injury including paralysis or
death. For maximum protection, the helmet must fit firmly on the head
with the chin strap securely fastened.
If your helmet is equipped with a main visor, it must be fully closed. If your
helmet is equipped with other component, such as wind deflector, breath
deflector, breathing mask, mandible, etc., make sure to install them in
proper position to direct exhaled breath away from the main visor.
Always wear appropriate protection against frostbite, which may include a
balaclava, neck tube, facemask, or combination of these items.
Inspect the helmet before each use following the inspection procedure in
the instructions. Replace any part showing wear or damage. Do not alter
the helmet or attach any items not recommended by the manufacturer.
The helmet is designed to absorb shock by partial destruction of the shell
and it should not be visible. Destroy and replace helmet if subjected liner,
which may not be visible. Destroy and replace helmet if subjected to a
severe blow even if it appears undamaged.
The helmet shell, liner and other components may be damaged and
rendered ineffective by petroleum products, cleaning agents, paint,
adhesives, etc., without the damage being visible. Use only warm mild
soapy water to clean the helmet.
Follow all warnings and instructions provided with this helmet. For
replacement instructions, contact BRP. Failure to follow all warnings and
instructions can result in serious personal injury or death.
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