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1. components However you can carefully rub away stains on the collar with a damp cloth The collar is protected against wear sweat and dirt by the surrounding fabric shell AS BX I Shell See the washing instructions for each shell MAINTENANCE A Check regularly that your Hovding does not have any visible damage If your H vding has visible damage you must not use it until you have contacted our customer service department for further information RECYCLING For information on recycling see the FAQs on our website IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT Each time Hovding is switched on the product automatically carries out an internal check testing that all components are working properly This internal check is also carried out continuously as you ride If anything is faulty your H vding will warn you with a clear acoustic signal and subsequently switch itself off lf your Hovding does not work properly please contact our customer service department www hovding com or 46 0 40 23 68 68 INDIVIDUAL MARKING Each Hovding has an individual label for traceability Behind the top edge of the woven information label on the inside of the collar there is a QR code containing the product s serial number The 9 digit serial number indicates the year of production date of production and product serial number Specify the serial number when notifying us of any fault YY Year of production DDD Date of production LLLL S
2. on off button or by checking that the on off LED is on before you start to cycle Only switch your H vding on when you are wearing it and are about to ride your bike It is a good idea to get into the habit of not switching your H vding on until you are about to get on your bike Otherwise there is a risk of you forgetting that you are wearing your Hovding switched on and of causing your Hovding to inflate by mistake This can happen when you are not sitting on your bike for example if you jump down from a height or similar You can of course wear your H vding when it is switched off when you are doing something other than cycling An acoustic signal will make you aware in good time that the battery needs to be charged If you cycle in a loud environment it may be a good idea to check the battery level every now and again When you have finished cycling and want to take off your H vding detach the on off button and open the zip at the front under your chin You will hear an acoustic signal to indicate that your H vding has been switched off When you have taken off your Hovding after cycling you can fold up the collar and put it in your bag a S A The on off button contains a magnet that activates your Hovding Therefore avoid your Hovding coming into contact with other magnets magnetic locks loudspeakers etc CLEANING YOUR HOVDING Collar The collar cannot be washed as it contains moisture sensitive
3. on two corners and therefore fits only one way Try rotating the connector 180 FITTING THE SHELL ON THE COLLAR H vding is supplied with a detachable black basic shell It is a discreet shell sewn using the same type of durable dirt repellent functional fabric as the collar itself Fitting the shell Place the shell on top of the collar Close the two zips at the top of the outside and inside of the collar Take off the shell to remove the shell open the two zips at the top of the outside and inside of the collar PUTTING ON YOUR HOVDING Put on your H vding by placing it around your neck and closing the zip at the front under your chin all the way up You can pull out the lower edge of your Hovding under your chin to see the zip when you need to close it The zip tag has an on off button Switch your H vding on by pulling up the zip and attaching the on off button on the right side of the collar An acoustic signal and LEDs that light up tell you that your H vding is switched on Ay Do not put your Hovding on any other way than as described above A Do not switch your H vding on by attaching the on off button without closing the zip at the front all the way up A H vding must not be used with other head and neck protection Ay Ensure that the tear seam is not covered by any garment CYCLING WITH YOUR HOVDING Make sure that your H vding is switched on by listening for the on signal when you have attached the
4. shells with functional fabric that removes sweat from your skin You can see the various shell models currently available for purchase on our website Example shell Hidden Place Opening in the shell for charging with the USB cable The basic shell that is supplied with the collar when you buy it has no opening for charging via the USB port You need to open the zip on the shell to access the USB port However the other shells in our range have such an opening All shells are washable unlike the collar a The shell is attached to the collar with zi CENTRE FRONT ZIP Battery indicator BATTERY INDICATOR The following functions can be found around the on off snap fastener at the front of the collar e An LED that shows that your H vding is switched on e Five LEDs showing the battery level To see the battery level hold down the button marked with the following symbol Symbol for the button that shows the battery level USB port Micro USB cable for charging via a computer THE BLACK BOX There is a black box inside your H vding The box saves 10 seconds of data from the cyclist s pattern of movement during and just before a cycling accident In certain cases data from an accident may be both interesting and valuable to us in our continued development work So please contact us if you have been involved in an accident closing the zip at the front under your chin The zip must be completely close
5. until larger sizes are produced Hovding is designed Hovding is not suitable for small children because they move differently from adults both when cycling normally and in accidents Consequently Hovding cannot distinguish between an accident and normal cycling in a child with a sufficient level of reliability The exact age limit cannot be fixed for Hovding as the transition to adult patterns of movement is a gradual one and is individual to each child However we consider that all children have acquired an adult pattern of movement at the age of 15 The specifications for use above apply to the function specified IMPORTANT INFORMATION e You must not repair sew in dismantle or change your H vding Only authorised staff may service a H vding H vding contains parts that may be dangerous if they are removed from the collar and are handled incorrectly e H vding is rainproof However Hovding may not be immersed in water or otherwise be exposed to extreme water impact Don t try to dry your Hovding with an external heat source such as a hairdryer or microwave e Do not use your Hovding if holes have been made in it if it has been damaged by water or if seams have torn e Only switch your H vding on when you are wearing it and are about to ride your bike see also Cycling with your Hovding e Leave space above your H vding s tear seam Do not cover it with a tight fitting scarf for example e Extreme
6. your H vding Collar without shell COLLAR The collar and shell are the visible parts of H vding that enclose the entire airbag system All components are located inside the collar to ensure optimum ergonomics and operation The weight of the collar is evenly distributed across the shoulders It is heavier at the back than at the front so that the weight rests against your back when you are on your bike You should therefore lean forwards when you try H vding to feel the weight distribution as it will be when you are riding Collar with shell In the moment of inflation the seam at the top of the collar tears as a result of the pressure from the airbag so that the protective hood can unfold around your head Consequently it is important that you leave space above the tear seam and do not cover it with a tight fitting scarf or similar However you can wear a shawl or scarf both outside and inside your Hovding Tape for hanging up SHELL The shell encloses the collar The most important function of the shell is to allow you to change the appearance of your Hovding You can do this every day if you want The shell is removable and is attached to the collar with zips It is easy to change the shell to match your outfit or the season or to wash it The appearance of the shell can be varied with an infinite number of shapes colours patterns and fabrics This makes H vding a personal accessory For example there are
7. L MICRO USB CABLE FOR CHARGING VIA A COMPUTER TEAR SEAM ON OFF INDICATOR SHELL BATTERY INDICATOR COLLAR COLLAR WITH SHELL as AIRBAG NOT VISIBLE HOVDING ISS INFLATOR arith VISIBLE SPEAKER NOT VISIBLE USB PORT CHOOSE YOUR SIZE H vding is available in two collar sizes Small S and Medium M In terms of operation it makes no difference whether your Hovding is tight or loose around your neck The collar sizes that are currently available S M are both adapted to the same head size range 52 59 cm in circumference Choose the size that feels best Small is recommended for neck sizes of less than 36 cm Medium is recommended for neck sizes of 34 42 cm If your neck size is 34 36 cm Choose Small if you have a long neck and or prefer a tight collar Choose Medium if you have a short neck and or prefer a loose collar H vding 2 0 is adapted to and tested for neck sizes up to 42 cm in circumference These are absolute maximum dimensions If your neck is larger unfortunately you will have to wait until larger sizes are produced CHARGING THE BATTERY H vding contains a rechargeable battery The battery is partially charged on delivery Fully charge the battery before you use your H vding for the first time It takes approximately three hours to fully charge the battery H vding is charged via a computer using the USB cable supplied This is connected t
8. ad and the crown Gas is an optimum protective material It provides very gentle and effective shock absorbance superior to all other pepe Op ye AS 1S ee aT RD SO ek S ee ae eae Direct hit Hovding only reacts and is inflated if the cyclist makes an abnormal movement in an accident The airbag in H vding is fully inflated in roughly one tenth of a second 0 1 second A head impact that occurs before H vding has reacted and is fully inflated is called a direct hit Examples of direct hits include an icicle falling onto a cyclist s head or a cyclist riding into a branch at head height However direct hits are a very unusual category of cycling accident No bicycle helmet can protect you against all types of cycling accident In a collision with a motor vehicle the speed at impact is always a factor that limits the protection a bicycle helmet can provide At higher speeds the risk of direct hits increases and of the cyclist suffering internal injuries against which a bicycle helmet offers no protection Accidents without head impact Certain types of cycling accident rarely affect the head Accidents in slippery conditions are one such category They are also one of the most common cycling accidents and often do not involve head injury For example you may fall but regain your balance and land on your feet or knees without your head coming close to hitting the ground The experience may still be upsetting but a bicycle hel
9. ag H vding has a cold gas inflator which uses compressed gas helium instead of solid propellant to inflate the airbag unlike most airbag systems in vehicles This makes Hovding s inflation slower softer and quieter than airbags in vehicles faster airbag systems are required in vehicles on account of the higher speeds e No safety products can guarantee 100 protection in all conceivable situations Depending on how a collision occurs accidents that happen at very low speeds may also cause severe head injuries and even be fatal Always ride carefully and follow the highway code
10. d for H vding to work properly The H vding on off button is on the zip tag On off indicator ON OFF FUNCTION You switch your H vding on and off using the zip at the front of the collar The zip tag has an on off button Switch your H vding on by pulling up the zip and attaching the on off button on the right side of the collar Switch your H vding off by detaching the on off button An acoustic signal and an LED that lights up tell you that your H vding is switched on When you switch your Hovding off the LED goes out and a different acoustic signal indicates that your Hovding is off The on off button contains a magnet that activates your H vding Therefore avoid your H vding coming into contact with other magnets magnetic locks loudspeakers etc indicator mene we mem eee cage eee ee weer When your H vding is fully charged all LEDs light up The LEDs go out as the battery level falls When only one of the five LEDs lights up the battery level is very low and your H vding needs to be charged before you next cycle Battery life switched on approximately 9 hours Battery life switched off approximately one year When the battery level is low your H vding emits an acoustic battery warning The beep sound recurs every five minutes until you charge the device or until the battery runs out and your H vding is deactivated When your H vding beeps for the first time there is battery power for approx
11. erial number If you have been involved in a cycling accident and buy a new Hovding we give you a discount To obtain the discount contact us via our customer service department and provide the serial number of the inflated collar In some countries the cost of a new Hovding is covered by your standard home insurance and in some countries our national distributor offers insurance Visit our website or contact our customer service department to find out what applies in your country How HOVDING works Airbag AIRBAG The airbag is inflated and encloses your head in an accident The illustration shows the area around your head and neck covered by the airbag The airbag consists of outer and inner hoods that are joined with straps at various points It is made of durable nylon fabric that does not rip when scraped against asphalt The airbag is designed and folded into the collar in such a way that it can be inflated fast and safely Inflation takes around one tenth of a second 0 1 second and the airbag is fully inflated before the cyclist experiences any head impact Your H vding protects a large part of your head while leaving your field of vision free The area protected reflects current accident statistics and protection is greatest where it is most needed The darker the colour in the illustration the better the protection The airbag is weakest along the seams at the front and strongest against the back of the he
12. hairstyles or headgear may impede inflation of the airbag if they are too bulky stiff and heavy Most hairstyles and headgear create no problems for inflation For information on the hairstyles and headgear that are not recommended with Hovding see the FAQs on our website or contact our customer service department e Do not store your H vding at a high temperature for example in a car when the sun is shining Hovding must not be used at temperatures below 20 C 4 F or above 50 C 122 F e Do not expose your H vding to naked flames H vding contains a gas inflator that can break if it is exposed to a temperature over 130 C 266 R and a lithium polymer battery mobile phone battery that can be damaged and in extreme cases catch fire if itis exposed to a temperature over 60 C 140 F e H vding contains sens with care Keep out of the e Ensure that your Hovding is switched off when you travel by other means of transport such as a car train bus plane etc e You may not be permitted to take your H vding on board a plane Check with your airline what rules they apply Legal proceedings are currently in progress to have Hovding included in the list of permitted baggage on planes See the FAQs on our website to read the latest information e Hovding cannot guarantee absolute protection against all sharp objects e There is virtually no risk of temporary hearing impair ment from inflation of the airb
13. imately one hour of cycling left When the battery runs out your Hovding emits ten successive acoustic warnings before it is finally deactivated When your H vding has switched itself off on account of low battery power it is unable to offer you any protection until you have recharged it USB PORT H vding is charged via a computer using the USB cable supplied This is connected to the USB port on the back of the collar During charging the LEDs on the front of the collar flash and all LEDs light up without flashing when H vding is fully charged Remember that your computer needs to be switched on and not in sleep or eco mode when your H vding is being charged You can also charge your H vding via a power socket using a standard mobile phone charger with micro USB ACOUSTIC SIGNALS There are acoustic signals for the following functions On ascending tone in three steps Off descending tone in three steps Low battery level two short beeps that are repeated once beep beep beep beep The signal recurs every five minutes Critical battery level 10x low battery level in a row The off signal then sounds and Hovding switches itself off Product fault a loud long signal that is hard to mistake for other sounds The off signal then sounds and H vding switches itself off CE EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY H vding conforms to the regulations in Council Directive 89 686 EEC Certif
14. ist s abnormal movement in an accident The sensors send a signal to the gas inflator to inflate the airbag The sensors continuously 200 times a second register the cyclist s movements when H vding is switched on A cyclist s pattern of movement is divided into two categories Normal movements All urban cycling and cycling on main roads including getting on and off your bike are categorised as normal movements H vding is not inflated in connection with normal movements Abnormal movements The pattern of movement of a cyclist in a cycling accident is categorised as abnormal movements In an accident the pattern of movement of a cyclist is completely different from that during normal cycling Therefore the airbag is only activated in the event of an accident In order to be able to distinguish between these two categories of pattern of movement the patterns of movement from large numbers of people s everyday cycling have been gathered as well as the patterns of movement from all known types of cycling accident from thousands of re enacted accidents Potentially fatal cycling accidents were re enacted with crash test dummies but the vast majority of cycling accidents were re enacted with real people both male and female stunt performers This data was used to develop a unique patented mathematical method of distinguish ing between these patterns of movement This method combined with the sensors is the brain of
15. menon and strongly associated with a feeling of freedom Although people are aware of the risks of cycling in traffic the majority still choose to cycle without a helmet People do want to protect their head in traffic but not at any cost However it is not the users who need to change The products need to be adapted to the users When we asked how people would like the bicycle helmet of the future to look we got answers like these Like a nice cap with a built in helmet Small and foldable so you can put it in your pocket With the option of changing its appearance like mobile covers and wigs Invisible The instant we heard the word invisible we understood that that was exactly what was needed An invisible bicycle helmet And so the first Hovding seed was sown Over the years we have learned that nothing is impos sible We have learned that those who call themselves realists are cowards who don t dare think big At Hovding we have open debate we question custom and practice and curiosity is a virtue H vding means chief and a chief is a leader and a role model who wants to influence and change the world We want to challenge others to dare take themselves extremely seriously as well We are a small company but we think big and we have lofty ambitions Megalomania is healthy for us Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin ACCESSORIES THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH HOVDING 2 0 BASIC SHEL
16. met would have made no difference as you did not hit your head Our attitude is that Hovding should be triggered in those cycling accidents in which it can do some good As a cyclist you do not want the airbag to be inflated unnecessarily In these relatively mild accidents the airbag will be triggered if the pattern of movement of the cyclist indicates an imminent risk of head impact Tear seam The collar is sewn in waterproof functional fabric selected to provide the best possible protection for the airbag system inside The collar cannot be washed but is protected against wear sweat and dirt by the surrounding fabric shell However you can carefully rub away stains on the collar with a damp cloth Although it is possible to use the collar without a shell we recommend that you use a shell as the collar cannot be washed The label on the inside of the collar shows you which wa up it is worn There is also a tape inside the collar to hang it up against several head impacts in the same accident The airbag then slowly begins to be emptied of gas GAS INFLATOR The gas inflator that fills the airbag with gas is located in a container in the collar against the cyclist s back The gas inflator in your H vding is a cold gas inflator with helium gas one of the smallest gas inflators available on the market SENSORS The airbag is triggered using sensors accelerometers and gyroscopes that register a cycl
17. o the USB port on the back of the collar The computer must be switched on and not in sleep or eco mode During charging the LEDs on the front of the collar flash and all LEDs light up without flashing when Hovding is fully charged Hovding s battery lasts for approximately nine hours of use Hovding draws power from the battery only when itis switched on You can also charge your H vding via a power socket using a standard mobile phone charger with micro USB The five LEDs on the battery indicator show the battery level When your Hovding is fully charged all LEDs light up If the battery is fully discharged it can take a while before the LEDs start to light up after you have connected your H vding to a computer or power socket i Battery life switched on approximately 9 hours Battery life switched off approximately one year mio You can check the battery level by holding down the battery button B on the inside of the collar for approximately two seconds The battery level can also be checked when your H vding is switched off bate Heat may reduce battery performance Do not store your H vding at a high temperature for example in a car when the sun is shining pio Charge the battery at a temperature between 5 C 41 F and 40 C 104 F mio Never force a connector into the USB port If you cannot insert the connector without force the connector is probably the wrong way round It is bevelled
18. switched on hf Grimsbygatan 24 that it works propert J A 211 20 Malm Sweden H vding HOVDING ONCE UPON A In spring 2005 we began our joint degree project in industrial design at Lund University s Faculty of Engine ering The recent legislation in Sweden on compulsory use of bicycle helmets for children up to the age of 15 had triggered intensive debate on extending the legislation to cover adults as well To people like us who could never imagine wearing a Styrofoam helmet such legislation appeared as a threat It seemed a much better option to develop a bicycle helmet that people would gladly want to use instead of forcing them to wear one with legislation We realised that a degree project in industrial design was a perfect forum for finding out whether it was possible to improve on traditional bicycle helmets We conducted a survey and asked a number of cyclists why so few people use bicycle helmets There were many reasons and excuses they are a pain to carry they are ugly they ruin your hair no one else uses them there s no room for a cap underneath them Some were good HOVDING OVERVIEW lt x HANG iy s 2 nS o INNER ZIP OUTER ZIP CENTRE FRONT ZIP ON OFF BUTTON COLLAR WITHOUT SHELL ME os arguments others were simply excuses It was clear that bicycle helmets were a hot topic on which everyone had an opinion and to which everyone could relate Cycling is an everyday pheno
19. ying body no 0402 SP There is a copy of the declaration of conformity on our website under CE DECLARATION ON ABSENCE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES We declare that this product with accompanying shells does not contain substances that are known or suspected to affect the health of the user Ay USAGE H vding is designed to protect your head in cycling accidents by registering your pattern of movement The airbag can be triggered to be inflated by extreme movements when H vding is in use and switched on for example jumping from high heights Therefore do not use your H vding when you are out clubbing or when stagediving only for cycling and not such as horse riding riding a moped skiing in line skating skateboarding etc Cycling means urban cycling and cycling on main roads but not extreme cycling such as BMX off road downhill trick cycling and similar HOW Hovding is designed to be used with standard bikes including e bikes and bikes with small wheels including folding bikes Hovding can be used with road bikes but is ergonomically optimised for a more upright sitting position Hovding is not designed for use with special bikes such as monocycles tandems BMX bikes fecumbents etc WHO Hovding fits head sizes circumference of 52 59 cm 20 5 23 2 and neck sizes up to 42 cm 16 5 in circumference These are absolute maximum dimensions If your head or neck is larger unfortunately you will have to wait

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