Visor (Face Shield) maintenance instructions
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On the Arai helmet you just purchased a visor (face shield) is installed. This visor is made
of high quality polycarbonate. To keep this important part of your helmet in good condition
and to enjoy your visor for a long time please see a few tips for maintenance below.
Cleaning
For the best cleaning of the visor use soft cloth and clear, lukewarm water (preferably distilled
water) In case of a very dirty visor (f.i. insect remains) add some dish-washing liquid to the
water.
NEVER USE PETROL, THINNER, BENZENE OR ANY OTHER SOLVENTS AS THEY
CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT THE QUALITY OF THE VISOR!
Also products labelled as helmet/visor care/cleaner may have a negative effect on the
quality of the visor!
This also applies to the other (plastic) parts of the visor system (shield holders, base plates)
and the ventilation devices on your helmet.
Before cleaning the visor remove the visor from your helmet (see the owners manual).
Clean it and dry it by using a soft cloth, never any paper products, do not use any heater
for drying the visor! After drying install the visor as described in the owners manual.
Tip: Clean the visor on a regular basis, preferably directly after use, in order to remove
remains of insects and other dirt more easily.
The space between the shield holder (side-pod) and the helmet can also become very dirty
which may have an adverse effect on the visor operation. Remove and install the holders
in accordance with the owner’s manual and clean the parts with lukewarm water.
Scratches
Do not use sharp objects to remove dirt from your visor: this may cause scratches! In case
of scratches on your visor do not polish it; as this may cause optical distortions!
Storage
Store your visor in a dry and dark place, preferably in the original Arai helmet bag.
Eye-Opening trim rubber
In the helmet box you will find a small plastic bottle which contains liquid silicone. This fluid
is to keep the eye-opening trim rubber in good condition. Apply (when necessary) just a
little bit of the silicone on the trim rubber, this provides a smoother operation of the visor.
This silicone is also a lubricant for moving plastic parts (shutters on ventilation devices, red
clip on the base plates). Lubricate these parts slightly, too much will attract excessive dirt
and dust, when necessary.
