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Instructions for Use: LeMieux Equestrian Safety Helmets Models covered by this information: Verv® Vexa® Testing and Certification Tested according to EN 1384:2023 - Helmets for equestrian activities. Testing carried out at BSI, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, U.K. EU Type-Examination Certification issued by BSI Group The Netherlands B.V., John M. Keynesplein 9, 1066 EP Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Notified Body No. 2797, after assessment against the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425. CE marked as a Category II PPE product. Also tested according to ASTM F1163-23 – Standard Specification for Protective Headgear Used in Horse Sports and Horseback Riding. Tested at INSPEC (China), No. 8 Jinyang East Road, Luija Town, Luija Town, Kunshan-Jiangsu Province 215331, PR China. The SEI certification mark denotes compliance with the Certification Program administered by the Safety Equipment Institute, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, USA. Fitting Instructions LeMieux Equestrian Safety Helmets are available in 3 sizes, featuring a 360° wrap fit system with a control wheel to ensure the secure fit that is essential to safety: Small (52 – 55cm) Medium (56 – 58cm) Large (59 – 61cm) Take some time to find the size that provides a close fit that covers as much of the forehead as possible and provides the maximum achievable protection without compromising the field of vision. To minimise movement of the helmet when riding, ensuring it stays in position, the harness and 360° wrap fit system must always be correctly adjusted and securely fastened. The buckle should be positioned flat on the side of the face or under the chin. Do not ride with the chinstrap unfastened. 360° Wrap Fit System Achieve a secure fit during use, with a quick and effortless release when needed. The 360° wrap control wheel is at the back of the head. Turn the wheel clockwise to tighten the helmet. Turn the wheel anticlockwise to loosen the helmet until you have reached your ideal fit. Before use, ensure optimal comfort and stability with even tension on the front, sides, and rear. To take off the helmet, simply pull the control wheel outward (or turn anticlockwise) to release, allowing the helmet to expand for easy removal. The control wheel will spring back into place ready for adjustment the next time you wear the helmet. Extra Padding Customise your helmet fit with the 5mm and 10mm padded rings. Pull from the back tab to remove the crown padding. Add extra rings as needed, pressing the padding into place using the micro hook and loop tape contact points, to ensure an even fit. Before use, ensure optimal comfort and stability with even tension at the front, sides, and rear. Check Fitting Instructions for more information about fitting your helmet. It should not be possible to rotate or displace a correctly fitting helmet to reduce the level of protection and/or field of vision. If the helmet moves side-to-side, or forwards-and-backwards, without pulling the facial skin and scalp, it is too large. If the hat is constricting or painful, it is too small. Spacing between the harness and the side of the user’s head may vary substantially from one individual to another. It is essential when choosing a helmet to ensure that when correctly fitted and adjusted, any gaps between the user’s head and the retention system are minimal, to reduce the risk of obstacles becoming entangled. Switchable Peaks and Top Panels Magnetic top panel Customise your helmet with your choice of magnetic top panel. To remove: Gently lift the rear of the top panel to detach it To replace: Slot the front edge of the panel into the badge area at the helmet brim Press down and listen for a click as the magnets secure the panel in place Check the panel sits flush with the helmet Important: The panel must be securely fastened before use. The panel is designed to detach on impact to absorb energy A misaligned or missing panel may reduces helmet protection Any helmet that has suffered an impact, including the panel, must be discarded and replaced See the warning label inside the helmet for safety information. IMPORTANT: Securely fasten the removable panel during use. It may release upon impact. NOTE: This helmet meets BSI and SEI impact testing requirements with and without the panel. Replace both the helmet and panel after any impact. See warning label inside helmet. Magnetic Narrow Peak, Wide Peak & Brim Cover Align the peak or brim cover with the front brim of the helmet. Ensure the five connection points match the corresponding slots on the helmet. Firmly press into place and check it sits completely flush with the helmet. Additional step for the Wide Peak: Press the side wings into the helmet groove and listen for a click on each side to indicate the Wide Peak is secured in place Care instructions Helmet External painted surfaces and harnesses should be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Gently wipe the areas needing to be cleaned and then use a soft cloth to dry. Fabric and leather-covered hats can be gently cleaned with a soft brush. Headband The headband padding inside your helmet is secured with micro hook and loop tape. Pull from one corner to remove the headband. Hand or machine wash on a gentle cycle at 30°C. Always use a laundry bag. Dry flat, away from artificial heat sources. Line up with the LeMieux logo and safety info visible through the mini window and press back into place at all points for a secure, comfortable fit before use. Storage and transportation Keep your helmet in its original packaging, or in a padded bag, or similar, to protect the hat from minor bumps and abrasions during transportation. Service life This helmet should be replaced after 3 - 5 years of careful use, or if it can no longer be fitted correctly. It must be replaced if it has either been dropped or involved in an accident, even if damage is not visible (see Warnings). Warnings LeMieux Equestrian Safety Helmets are only intended to be used during equestrian activities. The materials used in the construction of this helmet are not known to cause skin disorders and are not hazardous to the user’s health when used, cleaned and maintained in accordance with the instructions provided above. If, however, any reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately and seek medical advice. A helmet cannot always protect against injury or prevent death or disability. Accessories not approved by the manufacturer may affect the functionality and the performance of the helmet. Do not clean your helmet with petroleum products, solvents, benzene, thinners or cleaning agents, or expose it to their fumes. Do not modify any part of your helmet. Do not subject the helmet to temperatures above 50°C or below -20°C. Do not store the helmet in direct sunlight, especially in a closed vehicle. Helmets are designed to absorb some of the energy of a blow by partial destruction of the shell or protective padding material, or both. This damage may not be visible and therefore any helmet which suffers an impact should be discarded and replaced by a new one. For children, never select a helmet that is too large on the basis that they will ‘grow into it’.