Bell Bike Faction/Fraction Multi-sport - Manual (Page 4)

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warning: make sure the loose end of the strap
passes through the rubber “o” ring (Figure 6). if it
does not, the strap may slide loose and the helmet
can come off accidentally.
step 4: getting tHe correct Fit
the helmet fits correctly when it is held firmly but
comfortably in place by the interior fit pads. adjustments are made by
varying the thickness of the interior pads and by varying the position and
tension of the straps.
the front fit pad should lightly touch your forehead. if it does not, replace it
with the thicker pad provided. if it still does not, try a smaller size helmet.
When correctly adjusted, you should feel a slight pressure at the back
of your head, and the front pad will push firmly, but comfortably against
your forehead.
step 5: cHecKing tHe Fit anD aDJustMents
Before using the helmet, make sure it fits correctly, the straps are correctly
adjusted, and the chin strap is tight enough. put the helmet on in the
correct position. Fasten the chin strap and pull it tight. stand in front of
the mirror.
a. check the fit. grab the helmet with both hands and twist it to the
left and to the right. if the helmet fits right, the skin on the forehead
will move as the helmet moves. if it does not, the helmet is too loose.
return to step 4.
B. check the straps. grab the helmet with both hands and try to
remove it by rolling the helmet forward and backward as far as you
can. make a serious effort. this is important. if you can roll it
off the head completely in either direction, by rolling it forward so
far that its blocks your vision, or backward far enough to expose
Figure 6
correctly. Follow these simple steps to learn how to properly fit and wear
your helmet. You will need a mirror.
step 1: wear Your HelMet
in its proper position
always wear the helmet low in the
front to protect the forehead (Fig. 1a).
never wear the helmet tipped back to
expose your forehead (Fig. 1B).
iMportant: all fitting adjustments
must be made with the helmet in the proper position.
Failure to do so will result in a poor fit. this will allow the
helmet to move out of position or come off in an accident.
step 2: aDJust tHe straps
the front and rear straps should join at a point slightly
below and in front of (but not covering) the ears (Figure 2).
step 3: aDJust tHe cHin strap
always wear the helmet with the chin strap buckle fastened and the strap
pulled tight. make sure the strap is well back against the throat, not on
the point of the chin. straps worn on the point of the chin increase the
chance of the helmet coming off in an accident. Figure 3 and 4 shows
how to fasten and release the buckle and Figure 5 shows the proper
position of the chin strap.
RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY
Figure 1A Figure 1B
Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5