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NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY CONSUMER
STRYKER ELBOW ARMOR AND STRYKER KNEE ARMOR
Impact Protectors
EN 1621-1/1997
DIRECTIVE 89/686/EEC, CATEGORY II
PPE
Icon Stryker Elbow Armor and Stryker Knee Armor are considered Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), as defined by European Directive 89/686/EEC. The elbow and knee protectors described
in this manual are considered Category II PPE and, as such, may only display the CE Mark after
having undergone an EC Type Approval and subsequent, relevant, Certification at a Notified
European Body. Placement of the CE Mark on the Stryker Elbow Armor and Stryker Knee Armor
indicates conformity with the Basic Health and Safety Requirements of Directive 89/686/EEC.
The elbow and knee protectors described in this manual, have undergone EC Type Examination
at RICOTEST s.r.l., notified body number 0498 to assure compliance with Directive 89/686/
EEC. They have additionally been examined and tested to assure their compliance with technical
Standard: EN 1621-1/1997 "Motorcyclist's protective clothing against mechanical impact – Part
1 Requirements and test methods for impact protectors".
USE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS:
Use of Stryker Elbow Armor and Stryker Knee Armor is strictly limited to motorcycling. Stryker
Elbow Armor and Stryker Knee Armor are designed to offer, limited protection, in specific
circumstances, only. Stryker Elbow Armor and Stryker Knee Armor are designed for use in or
under a motorcycle jacket and pants or suit. The addition of Stryker Elbow Armor and Stryker
Knee Armor to any other PPE or motorcycling apparel being worn is not intended to imply that
said PPE or motorcycling apparel is also CE approved. Motorcycling is inherently dangerous
in nature, and use of Stryker Elbow Armor and Stryker Knee Armor cannot prevent injury or
death. Icon strongly suggests always using multiple forms of PPE, including an approved helmet,
jacket and approved impact armor, pants and approved impact armor, gloves and boots whenever
engaged in motorcycling.
WARNING
PROTECTOR SYMBOL KEY
Below is an explanation of the CE Marking on the Stryker Elbow Armor and Stryker Knee Armor
envisaged both by Directive 89/686/EEC and by EN 1621-1/1997 This mark is located on a label
stitched onto the Stryker Elbow Armor and Stryker Knee Armor.
Example: Mark for the Stryker Elbow Armor
Explanation:
CE mark to indicate that the protector complies with the require-
ments or Directive 89/686/EEC
Manufacturer's name or logo
Stryker Elbow Armor
Protector Internal Manufacturing Code
EN 1621-1/1997
Technical reference standard
Specification of the body part protected and template type, en-
"E" Type A visioned by Standard EN 1621-1/1997. See the Symbol table
below for the area covered by the protector
Pictogram indicating that a User Manual (Information Notice)
has been provided for this product
SYMBOL PROTECTED AREA
"S" Shoulder
"E" Elbow
"K" Knee and upper shin
"K+L" Knee and Upper Middle Shin
"L" Shin
"H" Hip
In addition to the instructions on the mark, some coded information may appear which Icon uses
to track the product. The code may also appear in other versions of the marking.
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