Simpson Hybrid - Manual (Page 3)

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With the 2012 mandates in effect, the Simpson Hybrid Pro has endured stringent testing to
prove that it is the safest option on the market. As part of Simpson’s SFI 38.1 certifi ed line of
Head and Neck Restraints, it was designed with the lowest profi le for maximum comfort and
maneuverability. Expertly engineered by Trevor Ashline with Safety Solutions technology,
it provides the quickest entry and exit from the race car and is NASCAR approved. From the fi rst hit to the
last, the Hybrid Pro gives you every advantage.
DRIVEN BY SAFETY
VISIT TEAMSIMPSON.COM TO SEE THE
FULL LINE OF HEAD AND NECK RESTRAINTS
OR
CALL 800.654.7223
With the 2012 mandates in effect, the Simpson Hybrid Pro has endured stringent testing to
prove that it is the safest option on the market. As part of Simpson’s SFI 38.1 certifi ed line of
Head and Neck Restraints, it was designed with the lowest profi le for maximum comfort and
maneuverability. Expertly engineered by Trevor Ashline with Safety Solutions technology,
it provides the quickest entry and exit from the race car and is NASCAR approved. From the fi rst hit to the
last, the Hybrid Pro gives you every advantage.
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ANCHOR INS
TALL
ATION
ANCHOR INS
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ATION
Apply masking tape around the bottom of your helmet approximately 1”
(26mm) up from the top edge of the rubber molding.
See Figure 2
On the masking tape at the back of the helmet, mark three points 1.5” (43mm)
above the rubber molding and spaced about a half inch apart. Connect the
dots to create a horizontal line.
See Figure 3
Using a fl exible ruler, measure the same distance from a fi xed point (for
example - the visor mounting hole) on each side of the helmet back to the
horizontal line. The center line of the helmet is midway between where the two
lines intersect the horizontal line at the back of the helmet.
See Figure 4
Measure 6” (150mm) forward from the rear center line on each side of the
helmet to a point 1.5” (43mm) above the rubber molding.
See Figure 5
Make sure you have two marks, each 6” forward from the rear center line a 1.5”
above the top edge of the rubber edge molding.
Slowly drill a 1/4” (6mm) hole at the two hole centers marked above. Drill
through the helmet shell but not through the soft padding. A thin piece of sheet
metal can be slipped between the shell and padding to help this.
See Figure 6
De-burr and clean holes.
Gently pry helmet liner away from shell using a blunt instrument. See Figure 7
Insert the nutwasher inside the helmet against the shell using a wrench. Align
with hole. Insert post through the cap, spring and base and screw into nutwasher.
Tighten until the point of the post faces rearward.
Use a 7/16” (11mm) wrench to hold the post anchor outside of the helmet in
position and tighten from inside.
See Figure 8
Tighten 1/4 turn beyond snug. The fl ats and slot of the post anchor should be
parallel with the ground and the point of the post should face the rear of the helmet.
Gently pry helmet away from shell using blunt instrument. See Figure 7
Insert the nutwasher inside the helmet against the shell using a wrench.
Align the hole. Screw anchor into nutwasher. Hand tighten until the tether or hasp
faces rearward. Use a 7/16” (11mm) wrench to hold the nutwasher inside the helmet
and tighten exterior screw 1/4 turn beyond snug.
SAFETY NOTE Simpson recommends using thread locking fl uid when assembling the M6 and helmet post anchors.
*REFER TO YOUR SANCTIONING RULES FOR HELMET INSTALLATION.
ANCHOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Initial Steps for Helmets without holes for tether anchors. Final Steps - Helmets without holes and pre-drilled helmets.
M6 AND POST ANCHORS
QUICK RELEASE ANCHORS
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