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3. FACESHIELD AND SUN VISOR
PINLOCK
VISOR
®
Outer surface of Pinlock
visor
®
Use a soft cloth and mild soapy water to remove dirt from the outside
of the Pinlock
visor. Use a lint-free cloth to dry the visor.
®
Inside surface of the Pinlock
®
The inside surface of the visor should only be cleaned with a soft and,
if necessary, slightly damp cloth (we recommend a microfibre cloth).
Do not use any cleaning agents for this.
SUN VISOR
The sun visor should only be cleaned with a soft and, if necessary,
slightly damp cloth (we recommend a microfibre cloth). Do not use
any cleaning agents for this. To protect the anti-fog coating, avoid
vigorous rubbing.
Applicable to all faceshields and visors:
Note:
After intensive cleaning, riding in the rain or long journeys in
cold weather, the anti-fog coating takes a little time to become
completely effective again. During this time, the coating is unable
to absorb much or any moisture from your breath. You can
accelerate recovery of the coating's anti-fog property by placing
the helmet in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Note:
Use only lukewarm water for cleaning. Never on any account
clean the faceshield or sun visor with petrol, solvent or a window
or glass cleaner or other alcohol-containing cleaning agents.
Note:
To protect the anti-fog coating, avoid vigorous rubbing.
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visor
Note:
Never apply anti-fog gel, spray or similar substances to the active
anti-fog coating. This can cause undesirable reactions and even
irreparable damage to the coating.
Note:
The active anti-fog coating is subject to an ageing process,
the rate of which depends on the intensity of use and the
environmental conditions. For your own safety, we recommend
replacing the faceshield or sun visor if the anti-fog effect starts to
deteriorate significantly.
Note:
The active anti-fog coating will also absorb chemical substances
such as solvents and can be damaged by them. Therefore, avoid
storing the faceshield and sun visor in the vicinity of aggressive
substances such as motor fuels or solvents.
Note:
Even moist lens cloths are often unsuitable for cleaning the
visor – despite recommendations to the contrary – since the
substances they contain are incompatible with the anti-scratch
and anti-fog coating. Avoid using these cloths.
Note:
Do not soak the faceshield and sun visor in water (i.e. to soften
heavy dirt) as this can significantly reduce the surface hardness
and thus the resistance of the anti-fog coating.
Note:
Avoid closing the faceshield fully when the helmet is not in use
(especially in storage) since any moisture inside the helmet
cannot escape and will be absorbed by the anti-fog coating to a
greater extent than normal. This can reduce the service life of
the coating. The best method is to lock the faceshield in the 3rd
locking position above the city-riding position.
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