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Chapter 3: Helmet Maintenance
Procedure
Clean the helmet as follows:
1. Helmet shell: Clean with mild detergent and clean cloth; for stains, use a soft-scrub type of
detergent or equivalent. Do not use waxes or solvents as they may deteriorate the paint or
damage the helmet.
2. Cable and connector: Wipe with damp cloth; dry thoroughly.
3. Visors: Clean with a soft cloth and a mild soap solution; rinse with clean water, OR use a
clean, lint-free cloth dampened with a 70 percent solution of isopropyl alcohol. You may
also use a chamois.
4. Chin strap and nape strap webbing: Wipe with a clean cloth dampened with a mild soap
solution; allow to dry thoroughly.
5. Leather components (edge roll, earpad, chin pad, nape pad): Apply a small amount of
saddle soap with a damp sponge. Rub vigorously to generate a thin soap film. Wipe with a
clean cloth and allow to dry overnight.
6. TPL or SCL: Do the following:
a. Remove the TPL or SCL from the helmet.
b. Referring to
, note the manner in which the cloth cover is installed on the
plastic layers. (The holes in the plastic layers and the label on the cloth cover are
at the same end.) Fold the sides of the cover down, and remove the cover from the
plastic layers.
c. Hand-wash the cover with mild detergent only, and allow it to dry.
d. Referring to
, place the plastic layers over the clean, dry cover, ensuring that
the cover will be installed properly (not backwards). Fold the sides of the cloth cover
over the plastic layers.
e. Referring to
, reinstall the TPL or SCL into the helmet.
7. XLiner: Remove from the helmet; gently hand-wash with mild detergent; rinse thoroughly
and allow to dry flat. Do not place in dryer. Do not wring. Do not use bleach or machine
detergents. Reinstall the XLiner into the helmet as described in TP0265.
Visors have an abrasion-resistant coating, but they can still be scratched with improper
handling. Handle the visors with care.
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