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D3O® protectors have been developed to
be used by motorcyclists for protection from
blunt impact.
D3O® protectors have been type‑examined
and issued with EC Type Examination
certification by SATRA Technology Centre
Limited, Kettering, England, United Kingdom;
Notified Body number 0321.
Key:
I.
Product Name
II.
Protector Style & Type. The protector
style denotes the area the pad covers (S
= Shoulder, E = Elbow, K = Knee & upper
Tibia , H = Hip & K+L = K = Knee, upper
& middle Tibia. 'Type B' have a larger and
'Type A' a smaller area of protection
III.
Low temperature test ‑ if present in this
illustration, it shows the product has
passed impact tests at ‑10ºC
IV.
High temperature test ‑ if present in this
illustration, it shows the product has
passed impact tests at 40ºC
V.
Level of protection; both prEN1621‑1
and prEN1621‑2 have 2 performance
levels. Level 2 products offer a higher
level of protection than Level 1 products.
VI.
Standard protector meets
VII.
Back protector sizes are described by the
torso length (length of back between
the waist and junction of the shoulder
and neck). The minimum to maximum
length that this product covers is
shown in the illustration (maximum for
EN1621‑ 2:2003 products).
VIII. Type of protector: FB = Full back
protector, CB = Central, back protector
& LB Lower back protector (B = Back
protector for EN1621‑ 2:2003 products)
IX.
Performance Levels of protectors
X.
Performance not better than (kN)
XI.
Protectors Coved by this information
XII.
Product Identification / Marking
(Products conforming to later
revisions of the standard)
XIII. Cleaning instructions
XIV. If number is present, it shows the
protector has been tested at –20C, and
is therefore suitable for use in snow
sports down to this temperature. The
number shows the performance level
that the product conforms to.
XV.
Product Identification / Marking, Limb
APPROVED
Products conforming to EN1621‑1:1997
XVI. Product Identification / Marking, Back
Products conforming to EN1621‑2:2003
InstructIons for use
fitting
D3O® protectors are intended as inserts and
should always be inserted with the D3O®
logo facing out from the user. Back protectors
should be placed symmetrically in the centre
of the back.
storage Maintenance and cleaning
Store in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight.
Remove D3O® protectors before washing the
garment. D3O® protectors are wipe‑clean only.
Protectors should be inspected before use for
signs of wear and/or damage and replaced
if present. Where a protector has sustained a
significant blunt impact, it should be discarded
in an environmentally‑friendly manner.
Warnings
"D3O® products have been developed to
protect against the average blunt impact in
accordance to the EN1621‑1 and EN1621‑2.
The retailer and manufacturer will be absolved
of all liability in respect of any personal injury
or other claims arising from the use of the
products other than are intended, including
unauthorised user modifications. D3O®
protectors cannot prevent injuries resulting
from extreme impact forces, torsion, flexion
or crushing. "
Do not use D3O® protectors outside of the
atmospheric conditions they have been
certified to.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the
protectors, expose to excessive temperatures,