1010 / 1044 Helmet Defender
Upgrade Kit
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Removing the 1010/1044 Liner
NOTE: If applicable, remove the visor or goggles from the
helmet.
1. Remove the screws from the left and right breakaway tabs
and remove all hardware.
2. Remove the impact cap assembly from the shell.
3. Remove the hook and loop fastener from the shell.
4. Clean the interior of the shell with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly.
PREPARING THE SHELL FOR DEFENDER LENS INSTALLATION
1. Remove the three pieces of hook fastener from the
outside of the foam liner on the Defender Lens impact
cap assembly. Be careful not to remove the adhered pieces
on the foam.
2. Place the impact cap assembly into the shell. Ensure the
hoop is located in the ribs of the helmet.
NOTE: (Defender Models only with front brackets) — Be sure
the positioning of the cloth heatshield on the impact cap
does not contact screws on the underside of the brim.
Re-positioning of cloth heatshield to impact cap may be
required to achieve this result.
DRILL STRAIGHT THROUGH SHELL (BOTH SIDES)
HOLD DOWN AND
OUT WHILE DRILLING
(BOTH SIDES)
HOOP
BREAKAWAY TAB
Figure 1
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3. Place the left and right breakaway tabs under the hoop.
4. Ensure the breakaway tabs and the hoop are fully seated
5. Drill mounting holes for the impact cap assembly using
6. After drilling both sides remove the impact cap from the
7. Place pieces of 1"x 1" hook fasteners on the impact cap as
8. Place the impact cap assembly into the helmet and assem-
9. Attach the ends of the earlaps to the hook fastener in the
10. Install the visor as shown in Figure 5.
11. Check for proper operation of the visor.
NOTE: When the visor is new, the action may be stiff. Care
should be taken when deploying the visor.
Figure 2
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Ensure the locating pins on the tabs are in the locating
holes of the hoop, on the impact cap assembly.
against the shell.
the hoop and the breakaway tabs mounting holes as a
guide. Drill the holes straight through the shell. DO NOT
angle the holes with the brim. See Figure 1.
helmet and remove any loose particles from the shell.
shown in Figure 2.
ble as shown. Fasten only one side at a time. See Figure 3.
impact cap assembly, behind the headband as shown in
Figure 4.
Figure 3
Figure 5
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Lens
Figure 4