FISCHER FZ-016 Bicycle Helmet

Introduction

Please read these instructions for use completely and carefully. These instructions are part of the product and contain important information about correct handling. Always observe all safety advice. If you have questions or are unsure about handling the product, please contact your dealer or service center. Keep these instructions safe and pass them on to a third party if necessary. These instructions are also available at: www.fischer-die-fahrradmarke.de

Proper Use

This helmet is exclusively intended for use on non-motorized bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, or roller skates. Any use other than that described here or modification to the product is not permitted and may lead to damage to persons or property. There is also the risk of life-threatening injury. This product is intended for private use only.

Included Items

• 1 x Bicycle helmet, Model FZ-016
• 1 x Instruction manual

Safety

Safety Advice

• Failure to follow these instructions invalidates the guarantee. No liability is accepted for consequential damage.
• No liability is accepted for damage to property or persons caused by improper handling or failure to observe the safety advice.
• Avoid danger to life and injury through improper use!

Warning!

• This helmet should not be used by children for climbing or other activities where there is a risk of strangulation or hanging if the child gets caught by the helmet.
• This helmet has been designed to absorb part of the energy of a fall.

Caution!

• The warranty expires if original parts are removed or foreign parts are attached. We do not accept liability for subsequent damage.
• Replace the helmet after an accident – even if no damage is visible. Fine hairline cracks can reduce shock absorption.
• Even without visible external damage, the helmet must be replaced after any impact, hard blow (e.g., a fall from 1.5m can damage the helmet!) or deep scratches. A helmet damaged in this way may not be able to effectively protect your head from injury.
• The helmet's service life is limited to 8 years from the production date (see product label), even if undamaged. The actual usage duration is 3-5 years depending on use. Do not exceed the product service life. Replace the helmet if it no longer fits.
• Regularly check the helmet for visible defects.
• Do not expose the helmet to fire, heat, or prolonged temperatures above +60°C.
• Do not leave the helmet in a car during summer. Replace the helmet if such damage occurs.
• Store the helmet in a cool, dry place.
• The protective effect of this helmet can be seriously impaired by paint, varnish, stickers, cleaning fluids, chemicals, or other solvents.
• A helmet cannot always protect you from injury.

Operation

Helmet Fitting

For optimal protection, the helmet must fit correctly. It should not rest on the back of your head, be pulled too low on your forehead, or shift left or right.

Adjusting the Helmet on the Inside

This helmet features a new, patented fitting ring with a rotary mechanism, allowing easy one-handed size adjustment.

• Place the helmet level on your head with the fitting ring open. The bottom edge should be 1-2 finger-widths above the bridge of your nose.
• If the helmet moves easily, tighten the fitting ring (1) using the rotary knob (2). Turning clockwise reduces circumference; turning anti-clockwise increases it.
• Tighten the fitting ring until it fully encircles your head and feels secure.

Adjusting the Straps

For optimal protection during a fall, straps must be correctly adjusted.

• Position the Y-shaped strap holders (3) approximately 1 cm below your ears, with the rear straps going around the back of your head.
• Fasten the strap buckle under your chin (Fig. 4). The chin strap should be snug but not too tight. You should be able to open your mouth slightly when fastened. The correct position for the fastened chin strap is under the lower jaw, between the chin tip and the throat.

WARNING: Always wear the helmet with the chin strap fastened.

• Adjust straps by pulling them if they are too long or too short.
• If the helmet does not fit your head size, choose another size or helmet.

Illuminated Ring System

The illuminated ring system is activated by pressing the white LED cover.

Functions: Flashing light ?, Constant light ?, Off.

Changing the Battery

Carefully remove the white cover from the light. Replace the depleted battery with a new one. Carefully press the cover back onto the black adjustment dial.

• Note battery polarity. Battery type: 2x button cell 1.5V LR 41.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Remove leaking batteries immediately, avoiding skin contact. If contact occurs, clean affected areas thoroughly with water.
• LED Class 1: No hazard from the light when used correctly.
• Batteries can be returned free of charge to designated collection points. End users are legally obliged to return batteries.
• ATTENTION: The illuminated ring system is additional lighting and does not replace lighting required by traffic regulations.

Cleaning

Clean your helmet using only water, mild soap, and a soft cloth. Do not use solvents like spirit or petrol, as they can damage the helmet shell. The internal pads are washable at 30°C.

Disposal

Packaging and ancillary materials are made from environmentally-friendly materials and can be disposed of in local recycling bins. Contact your local authority for disposal details of the product.

Dispose of old equipment at collection points, not in normal household waste. Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries if not intended for reuse.

Disposal of Batteries

Used batteries must not be disposed of in domestic refuse. Hand them in to your dealer or a public collection point for recycling.

Information

Guarantee

You receive a statutory guarantee valid from the date of purchase. For functional defects during the guarantee period, send the helmet to the service address below, quoting model number FZ-016. Spare parts like internal pads and strap clasps can be ordered from the service address.

Service

MTS Group

MTS MarkenTechnikService GmbH & Co. KG

Carl-Benz-Straße 2, 76761 Rülzheim, Germany

Website: www.inter-union.de

Declaration of Conformity

The product complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment. Tested according to EN 1078:2012+A1.

The declaration of conformity can be viewed at: http://iuqr.de/FZ016

Address of the notified body: TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH, Tillystraße 2, D-90431 Nürnberg, Notified Body 0197. Status 04/20.